THE ENCOURAGER   "…to prepare all God’s people for the work of Christian Service to build up the body of Christ.”
First Baptist Church * Woodruff, South Carolina December 1, 2010
C. Andrew Shull, Pastor                                                                                                 Carol R. Morgan, Secretary Kelly R. Smith, Youth & Children's Director                                                                        Kay M. Young, Pianist  Robert L. Blanton, Jr., Music Director                                                                       James R. Skinner, Custodian

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

VALUE WHAT GOD VALUES

Isaiah 61

Morning Worship Service

DO YOU NEED PEACE THIS CHRISTMAS?

The prophecies of Christ

through the eyes of the Shepherds

Luke 2:8-20, Isaiah 9:2, 6-7

Evening Worship Service

WE WILL REMEMBER

Presented by the Preschool & Children’s Choirs

Church-Wide Christmas Fellowship

Favorite Family Desserts

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Tanya Jacobi, 12-05 Bobbie Cudd, 12-06

Bobby Scott III, 12-06 Paul Lanford, 12-06

Randa Wilson, 12-06 Samantha Conyers, 12-08

Harold Brock, 12-08

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

This Wednesday, December 1 * 11:45 am

Join us for great food and fellowship!

Our December program guest will be:

Dr. Kirk Neely, Pastor of Morningside

Hosts and Hostesses: Carolyn Culbreath,

Peggy Gilliland, Koosje Smith,

Ted & Brenda Hayes

Devotional: Molly Love

ARE WE THERE YET?

Are we there yet? Not yet. For the first time in history, we can identify the people groups that remain untouched by the Gospel. We can get there in our generation – if we are obedient. Please prayerfully consider your gift to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Goal: $5,000.00 * Received: $ 208.00

OVER AND ABOVE

Kitchen and Fellowship Hall Renovation

Fund Balance: $ 10,520.96

WE WILL REMEMBER

Presented by the Preschool

and Children’s Choirs

This Sunday, Dec. 5 * 6:00 pm

Join us as our preschoolers & children lead us in a wonderful time of worship.

CHRISTMAS FELLOWSHIP

This Sunday Night, December 5 * After the Service

Family Favorite Christmas Desserts

Join us for a time of joy and celebration. Each family is asked to bring one of their favorite family desserts. We will have a special visitor from the north who will have something to give every child who is present.

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Over and Above

In Memory of Bernice Meadows

Bill and Shelba Scott

Pam Champion

Amy Tate

Tracie Crotts

Robin Williams

Janice McIntyre

Diane King

For the Work of the Church

In Memory of Bernice Meadows

Robert and Julia Howard

Jean Bonds

Genia Sumner and family

Tony and Kathy Skinner

Isabel Lanford

JoAnn Laster

In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Craig

Jerald Ray and Jean Craig

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

In Memory of Bernice Meadows

Walter and Linda Garrett

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE November 28

Nursery 3

Children 16

Youth 17

Adults 96

Total Attendance 132

BUDGET November 28 2010

Needs $ 8,082.50 $ 387,960.00

Offering $ 8,459.62 $ 360,716.35

Over/(Under) $ 377.12 ($ 27,243.65)

DESIGNATED FUNDS November 28

Over and Above Offering $ 240.00

Lottie Moon Offering $ 183.00

Budget Memorials $ 170.00

Love Offering Carolina Christmas $ 319.00

Budget Designated Offerings $ 396.00

Total Designated $ 1,308.00

TOTAL $ 9,767.62

THE FIRST NOEL

Next Sunday, Dec. 12 * 11:00 am

Presented by the Adult Choir

There are many who may never experience a true Noel – a true Christmas – a celebration of the coming of the Savior. Christmas begins when the Christ of Christmas is born in the hearts of those who seek Him. He comes to us – He moves among us – not because of our merit, but because of His mercy. This could be your time to experience the miracle of Christmas – this could be your time to come to the hallowed manger ground. This could be your time to behold His glory – come & worship, you will not be turned away, this could be your First Noel.

Adult Choir Members are reminded of the special dress rehearsal Saturday, Dec. 11 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.

CHRISTMAS GATHERING

Jim and Kay Young would like to invite all the

Senior Adults / Golden Age Group to their home on

Friday afternoon, Dec. 17 for a Christmas Gathering.

LIVE OUTDOOR NATIVITY

Sunday, December 19 * 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Presented by the Youth Group

CHRISTMAS EVE

Candlelight Communion Service

Friday, December 24 * 5:00 pm

STUDENT DAY AT CHRISTMAS

Sunday Morning, December 26 * 11:00 am

Our college and graduate students are invited to help lead our worship service. Please call the church office if you would like to participate.

CHRISTMAS CARDS

Bring your Christmas Cards for people in our fellowship to the Youth Post Boxes. Money saved on postage will go toward the World Changers Mission Trip.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR CHILDREN

Evelyn Bryson is coordinating a Christmas project for local children whose families are in need this Christmas. Please contact Evelyn if you would like to help.

YOUR GIVING MATTERS!

Think your gift to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® won't make a difference? Every penny given to Lottie Moon is used to help support more than 5,000 Southern Baptist missionaries serving overseas. Last year, those missionaries reported 506,019 baptisms and 24,650 new churches. The lost are believing because you give! To God be the glory!

WHS GIRLS ENSEMBLE

The Woodruff High School Girls Ensemble will be our guests, leading in worship, this Sunday morning. They are under the direction of Carla Blanton.

CARE VISITS & CAROLING

Thursday, December 16 * 8:30 am

We will visit the care homes where our members live in the upstate and enjoy lunch together. All are welcome!

FOREST HILLS MEMORIAL SERVICE

Monday, Dec. 6 * 7:00 pm * Forest Hills Funeral Home

You are invited to this special Memorial Service. It is open to everyone, especially those who have lost loved ones and will include a candle light memorial.

Spirit of Praise Music Ministries Presents:

HIS STORY

Saturday, December 11 * 7:00 pm

Woodruff Church of God

HEALING HEART MEMORIAL SERVICE

Thursday, Dec. 16 * 7:00 pm * First Baptist Church

You are invited to this special service sponsored by Healing Heart, a grief support group ministry. It is open to everyone, especially those who have lost loved ones and will include a candle light memorial.

2011 FLOWER CALENDAR

Call or come by the church office to reserve the Sunday you would like to put flowers in the sanctuary in 2011.

MEN’S MINISTRY CONFERENCE

Salt & Light: “I Am Not Ashamed!”

February 4 - 5 * White Oak Conference Center

Save $15 by registering before December 15. Early registration is $50 (materials & three meals, lodging is extra) or $30 (Saturday only, includes lunch). Contact the church office if you would like to register.

WOMEN’S LIFESTYLE

EVANGELISM CONFERENCE

What’s In Your Hand?

Thursday, January 27 * 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Taylors First Baptist Church

Registration and lunch is $20.00. Contact the church office before January 9 if you would like to register.

JANUARY BIBLE STUDY

Sunday Nights in January * Fellowship Hall

Truth About Grace: Studies in Galatians

PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday Morning * 7:00 – 7:30 am

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

If you are not receiving a newsletter and would like to start receiving one each week, please call our church office, 476-8171. Every Tuesday the newsletter is added to our church web site – www.woodruff1st.org

THANKSGIVING MEAL REPORT

Great appreciation is expressed to all who had a part in providing Thanksgiving Meals to those in need in our community. Around 400 people were fed. Thank you for donating turkeys, providing funds, cornbread, desserts, and to all who cooked, served, delivered and provided hospitality. Special thanks to Kris Simpkins who coordinated the event and to Betty Rhodes who cooked all the turkeys.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

December 1 * 6:30 pm

Join us for a great time of Bible study!

CHESS CLUB

Each Thursday * 6:30 pm

Come learn how to play chess or just enjoy some healthy competition. Contact Phil Wood for more information.

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1

11:45 am Golden Age Fellowship

5:40 pm Preschool & Children’s Choirs,

Youth Lighthouse

6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Study,

Adult Choir Rehearsal, Mission Friends,

Acteens, Challengers

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2

6:30 pm Chess Club

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3

5:45 pm GA’s depart for A Christmas Carol

6:00 pm Deacon / Staff Christmas Gathering

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5

9:00 am Handbell Rehearsal

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

4:00 pm Deacons Meeting

6:00 pm We Will Remember - Children’s Program

7:00 pm Christmas Dessert Fellowship

MONDAY, DECEMBER 6

7:00 pm Memorial Service – Forest Hills

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

10:00 am Tiny Tots and Tunes

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8

5:40 pm GA’s & RA’s

Youth Lighthouse

6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Study,

Adult Choir Rehearsal, Mission Friends,

Acteens, Challengers

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9

6:30 pm Chess Club

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11

10:00 am Adult Choir Rehearsal

SHARING THE MINISTRY – DEC 5

Greeters: Z Orias, L Caldwell (f) J Lanford (p) D Bailey (o)

Counting Team: S Rogers, T & J Foster

Welcome Center: T & T Sumner Outreach Notes: J Davidson

Children’s Worship: K Smith, B Bailey, R Wilson

Nursery: A Weaver, L Burdette pm: A & J Turner

Ushers: K Schlock, B Scott (f) S Jacobi (p) M Workman (o)

pm: D J O’Hara, J Ketterman

B P Screening: J Howard Sound: J Young

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, December 1 * 5:15 pm

Hot Dogs, Chips, Cookies, Tea Cost: $2.00

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SCHEDULE

December 1, 8, 15 – Regular schedule

December 22 – Church Wide Bible Study 6:30 pm

December 29 – Church Wide Bible Study 6:30 pm

January 5 – Regular schedule