THE ENCOURAGER   "…to prepare all God’s people for the work of Christian Service to build up the body of Christ.”

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First Baptist Church * Woodruff, South Carolina

April 28, 2010

Community Renewal

Outdoor Service

This Sunday Afternoon  *  Main Street, Woodruff

Pre-service Music - 5:15 pm              Renewal Service - 6:00 pm

Adrian Despres

Evangelist, Kingdom Building Ministries

Chaplain USC Football Team

Mass Community Choir

Four for Him

A Love Offering will be received for

Helping Hands Ministries

& Woodruff Community Soup Kitchen.

Dress casually.  Bring a lounge chair.  Be Renewed!

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C. Andrew Shull, Pastor                                                                                              Debra J. Fortner, Secretary

Robert L. Blanton, Jr., Music Director                                                                              Kay M. Young, Pianist

Kelly R. Smith, Youth & Children's Director                                                          James R. Skinner, Custodian

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

“IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD”

Genesis 1:26-28; 2:7, 15-22

Morning Worship Service

THE ENDANGERED CHURCH

Luke 18:8

Evening Worship Service

OUTDOOR COMMUNITY

RENEWAL SERVICE

Main Street, Woodruff

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Kate Hames, 5-2 Ben Brown, 5-6

Missy Workman, 5-3 Carla Blanton, 5-7

Pam Pattillo, 5-4

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and prayerful support to

Polly Morgan and family in the death of her sister, Helen Cole Brock.

COMMITMENT CARDS

Renew your commitment as we work together to be at our very best as a church for Christ. Paul writes that we should “...Try to excel in gifts that build up the Church.” (1 Corinthians 14:12) We have each been blessed with many, many gifts. If everyone put their gifts to use, amazing things would happen. If you were not able to be in worship on Commitment Sunday, please fill out a Commitment Card. The cards are available in the church office. If you are not able to come by, call to let us know what commitment you would like to make as we seek to use our gifts for God’s glory.

ANNIE ARMSTRONG OFFERING

For North American Missions

Goal: $3,500.00 Received: $2,757.50

OVER AND ABOVE PROJECTS

“I believe something extra-ordinary is possible!”

Fund Balance: $85,918.40

Funds that exceed the cost of the Sanctuary Heating and Air Project will be applied to our 7^th OVER and ABOVE project – Kitchen and Fellowship Hall Renovation.

PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday * 7:00 – 7:30 am

HEALTH MINISTRY TEAM

Sunday, May 2 * 3:30 pm * Prayer Meeting Room

OUTDOOR COMMUNITY

RENEWAL SERVICE

This Sunday, May 2 * 6:00 pm

Main Street, Woodruff

Our speaker will be Evangelist and USC Football Chaplain, Adrian Despres. Dress casually. Bring a lounge chair. Be Renewed! A Love Offering will be received for Helping Hands Ministries and the Woodruff Community Soup Kitchen. Four for Him will be singing. The event has been planned by the Woodruff Ministerial Association. There will be a Community Choir under the direction of Todd and Vickie Porter. A special rehearsal will be held for all who would like to be part of the Community Choir this Sunday at 3:00 pm at the Woodruff Church of God. If you can help set up chairs that afternoon or can serve as an usher or greeter for the service, please contact our pastor. Pre-service music that includes Milton Smith, Sam Waddell and Nikki Clutter will begin at 5:15 pm. If it is raining the service will be held at the Woodruff Church of God. All are welcome!

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

For the Work of the Church

In Memory of Frances Owensby

Mark & Kathy Soza

In Memory of Dot Tucker

Gleaners Sunday School Class

Over & Above Offering

In Honor of Lucille McMahan & Joann Wilkie

In Memory of Lib Burke

Ruby Waddell

In Memory of James Switzer

Hattie Pattillo, Larry & Penny Gall

Annie Armstrong Offering

In Memory of Frances Owensby

Carolyn Culbreath

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

April 25

Preschool 6

Children 17

Youth 12

Adults 126

Total Attendance 161

BUDGET April 25 2010

Needs $ 8,082.50 $ 137,402.50

Offering $ 7,376.05 $ 127,667.26

Over/(Under) ($ 706.45) ($ 9,735.24)

DESIGNATED FUNDS April 25

Over and Above Offering $ 215.00

Annie Armstrong Offering $ 40.50

Designated Offerings $ 410.20

Total Designated $ 665.70

TOTAL $ 8,041.75

FCA BREAKFAST

This Fri., April 30 * 7:00 am * First Baptist Church

The Woodruff High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet for breakfast & a worship rally. All high school youth are invited & encouraged to take part. Coach Brian Lane will be speaking. First Presbyterian Church will be providing breakfast.

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, May 5 * 11:45 am

Join us for great food & fellowship! All are welcome!

Our program guest will be Dr. Mitch Carnell

“Say Something Nice!”

Hosts & Hostesses: Rex & Jan Skinner,

Robert & Evelyn Bryson

Devotional: Dr. Lynwood Jordan

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

Thursday, May 6 * 12:00 – 12:30 pm

Corner of Main Street and E Hayne Street

(In front of the Turtle Parfait)

PRAYER: FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS!

"The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble.

He cares for those who trust in Him!" Nahum 1:7

YOUTH IMPACT WEEKEND

West End Baptist Family Life Center

Friday – Sunday, May 7-9 * 6:00 pm

Worship Leaders: Christian Chapman,

Dean, Gayna and Geoffrey Forrest

All are welcome!

MOTHER’S DAY OFFERING

This year’s offering will be used to benefit the long-term healthcare of retired SC pastors, missionaries, and their spouses at Bethea Baptist Retirement Community in Darlington & Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community in Laurens.. Special envelopes are available in the foyers & in the church office. Please prayerfully consider what you would like to do to help.

SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCHEON

Sunday, May 16 * After the Morning Service

Sponsored by the First Baptist Relay for Life Team

Come and enjoy good food and fellowship. Proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society to be used in the fight against cancer.

CHILDREN’S CHOIRS

Sunday, May 16 * 6:00 pm

Plan to be present as our Music Makers present

The Colors of His Love

and as our Young Musicians present

Cool in the Furnace.

We look forward to a great time of worship!

GRADUATE RECOGNITION

We are preparing for Graduate Recognition Day on Sunday, May 23. If you know of someone who could be included in this service, please contact the church office.

BELIEVE IT! LIVE IT!

Youth Gathering * Sunday, May 23

On the Grounds of First Baptist Church

4:00 pm - Ultimate Frisbee & Beach Volleyball Tournament

6:00 pm - Worship

Greg Boone, Executive Director of Look Up Lodge, and the band, Acts of God will be our worship leaders. Bring your own chair or beach towel and some friends to share in this night of worship, prayer, and challenge as we prepare for this summer’s work for Christ. The event is sponsored by the WHS FCA, WHS Teens for Christ, and area churches. This event will take the place of our regular Sunday evening service.

End of the School Year Celebration

FAMILY FUN NIGHT!

Wednesday, May 26

Join with us for this great family event! Parents need to be here to enjoy the festivities and to supervise their children. All are welcome!

FIRST BAPTIST BLOOD DRIVE

Wednesday, May 26 * 3:00 – 7:00 pm

Come and give the gift of life! Our church is part of a donation plan through the Piedmont Blood Center. Once our participation reaches a certain level it allows our members to receive blood without charge. Donations may be credited to our church at any Piedmont Blood Drive.

YOUTH SUMMER BEACH RETREAT

June 4 – 9 * Garden City Chapel

Join us for a great week of Bible Study and fun in the sun. Space is limited. See Kelly Smith for details.

WOODRUFF CLOTHES CLOSET

May is our church’s month to staff the Clothes Closet. This Saturday the Friendship Class will serve and next Saturday the Winsome Class will serve. The Martha Lewis Mission Group will serve the last Saturday. Volunteers are needed for May 15 & 22. Please contact our pastor as soon as possible if you can help.

FUNDRAISER FOR NAC

Reusable Bags

The Acteens are preparing for the National Acteens Convention at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, July 2011. There is a special display in the back foyer for you to see some of the designs and sizes of the bags. You may order by contacting any Acteen or Acteens Leader (Wendie Lawson, Kim Hughes, Kelly Smith, Rhetta Atkins), or Debra Fortner at the church office.

Regular Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Email: office@woodruff1st.org

Web site: www.woodruff1st.org

Telephone: (864) 476-8171 Fax: (864) 476-3141

THE ENCOURAGER

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Have You Ordered Your

FBC NAME BADGE?

The badges are $10.00. Order through your class, the church office or by marking an offering envelope.

CHARITY SALE… AT BELK’S

Saturday, May 1 * 6:00 – 10:00 am

Tickets are $5.00 and entitle you to take $5.00 off your first purchase. Money from the ticket sales will go to the Woodruff Community Soup Kitchen. See Liz Mason or Kelly Smith for tickets.

THANKS!

Dear Friends at First Baptist Church, Thank you for holding me up to heaven in your prayers. I also appreciate your phone calls and get well cards.

Love & Blessings, Arbutus Trail

Great appreciation is expressed to Pam Scott, Tommie Jo McAbee, and Debra Fortner for their loving service in preparing and serving the Senior Adult Luncheon. A great time was had by all.

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28

5:15 pm Fellowship Supper

5:40 pm Preschool & Children’s Choirs, Youth Lighthouse

6:30 pm Church-Wide Bible Study, Adult Choir Rehearsal

Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers

THURSDAY, APRIL 29

4:00 pm Exercise Class

FRIDAY, APRIL 30

7:00 am FCA Breakfast

SATURDAY, MAY 1

9:00 am Clothes Closet – Friendship SS Class

SUNDAY, MAY 2

9:00 am Handbell Choir Rehearsal

9:45 am Bible Study for All Ages

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

3:00 pm Community Choir Rehearsal – Church of God

3:30 pm Health Ministry Team

5:15 pm Pre-Service Music – Main Street

6:00 pm Community Renewal Service – Main Street

TUESDAY, MAY 4

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

4:00 pm Exercise Class

6:30 pm Chess Club

WEDNESDAY, MAY 5

11:45 am Golden Age Fellowship

5:15 pm Fellowship Supper

5:40 pm Preschool & Children’s Choirs, Youth Lighthouse

6:30 pm Church-Wide Bible Study, Adult Choir Rehearsal

Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers

THURSDAY, MAY 6

12:00 pm National Day of Prayer on Main Street

4:00 pm Exercise Class

SATURDAY, MAY 8

9:00 am Clothes Closet – Winsome SS Class

9:00 am 2^nd Saturday at Helping Hands

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, May 2

Greeters: T Culbreath, S Rogers (f), K Reynolds (o), R Skinner (p)

Counting Team: D Bailey, C & K Simpkins

Sound Booth: R Smith B P Screening: K Fowler

Nursery: B & L Abercrombie

Welcome Center: T & T Sumner

Ushers: K Schlock, S Rogers (f), K Reynolds (o), B Scott (p)

Children’s Worship: K Smith, C Hughes, C Reynolds

Outreach Notes: J Davidson

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, May 5

Hamburgers, Chips, Cookies, Tea Cost: $2.00

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Saddle Ridge Ranch:

Roundin’ Up Questions, Drivin’ Home Answers

June 21-25 * 9:00 am – 12:00 pm * Age 3 – Grade 5

Parents please mark your calendars and get ready for an incredible week! Contact the church office if you would like to help in this year’s VBS.