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

February 24, 2010

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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

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PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

HOW CAN YOU STAY IN CONTROL

OF YOUR MIND?

2 Corinthians 10:3-5; Ephesians 6:10-17

Morning Worship Service

THE TRUTH ABOUT UNORIGINAL SIN

1 Corinthians 10:1-13; 1 John 2:16

Soup & Sandwich Luncheon

Evening Worship Service

North American Missions Emphasis

LIVE WITH URGENCY:

SHARE GOD’S TRANSFORMING POWER

Romans 1:16

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                        Henry Woodfin, 2-28 Elizabeth Smarr, 3-3

                        Kelly Thomas, 2-28 Gregg Thompson, 3-4

                        Paige Sumner, 3-1 Keith Reynolds, 3-5

                        Katie Abercrombie, 3-2 Ashlie Calhoun, 3-5

                        Hugh Murphy, 3-2 Noel Lee, 3-6

CONGRATULATIONS!

We celebrate with Elizabeth Smarr who will turn 100 years old next Wednesday. Cards may be sent to: 1 Martha Franks Drive, Laurens, SC 29360.

NORTH AMERICAN

MISSION EMPHASIS

This Sunday, February 28 * 6:00 pm

Join us this Sunday night as we learn more about how we can be part of what God is here in our own country. We will see reports from the Winter Olympics, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Cowboy Ministry in Idaho, and Ministry along the Appalachian Trail.

HAITI DISASTER RELIEF

Continue to pray for the people of Haiti and for those taking part in the disaster relief efforts. Funds in envelopes marked "Haiti Disaster Relief" will be sent to Haiti through the Disaster Relief Ministry of our SC Baptist Convention. Contact the church office for information about “Buckets of Hope”, training opportunities and for other ways to help.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Cards are available in the pews, foyers, and Sunday School boxes to write down requests for prayer. There is a place to check if you would like the request included on our printed weekly prayer sheet and if you would like our prayer groups to send cards of encouragement.

SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCHEON

This Sunday, February 28

After the Morning Service

Join us for great food and fellowship. Donations will go toward the World Changers Mission Trip. If you are willing to bring soup, sandwiches or dessert, please contact Kelly Smith.

LIVE WITH URGENCY:

Share God’s Transforming Power!

Whether it is starting a new church, meeting the needs of the homeless, leading worship at a ski resort, or leading Back Yard Bible Clubs, missionaries depend on the faithful prayers and generosity of Southern Baptists. Though their stories and methods are different, they share a common urgency for sharing the gospel with North America. Please pray for our missionaries and give generously to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. Special prayer guides will be included with next Sunday morning’s bulletin.

The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

Goal: $3,500.00

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

Sanctuary Heating and Air

Over and Above Fund Balance: $ 50,303.50

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

For the Work of the Church

In Loving Memory of Frances Grant

Glenn & Krisann Cox

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

February 21

Preschool 4

Children 17

Youth 12

Ext SS 5

Adults 113

Total Attendance 151

BUDGET February 21 2010

Needs $ 8,082.50 $ 64,660.00

Offering $ 5,820.77 $ 58,156.23

Over/(Under) ($ 2,261.73) ($ 6,503.77)

DESIGNATED FUNDS February 21

Over and Above Offering $ 209.41

Annie Armstrong Offering $ 10.00

Designated Offerings $ 283.00

Total Designated $ 502.41

TOTAL $ 6,323.18

FCA BREAKFAST

February 26 * 7:00 am * First Baptist Church

The Woodruff High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet for breakfast and a worship rally. All high school youth are invited and encouraged to take part. Folks from Bellview Baptist will be providing the food. Rev. Steve Ramey will be speaking.

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Next Wednesday, March 3 * 11:45 am

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

Our program guests will be - Four for Him:

Bobby Blanton, Mike Elliott,

Bob Howard, John Ward

Hosts & Hostesses: Bob & Gail Hix,

Frances Garrett, Marie Wood, Loretta Burdette

Devotional: Peggy Clark

SENIOR ADULT TRIPS

Savannah, GA – Monday & Tuesday, April 26 & 27

Food, Shopping and Sight Seeing

More details later.

Flat Rock Playhouse – Thursday, May 13

Steel Magnolias Tickets $30.00

See Kelly Smith for more information or to sign up.

LISTEN TO

THE NEW TESTAMENT!

Between Now and Easter

Our pastor has challenged us to listen to the entire New Testament between now and Easter. MP3’s of the NT and Bible stories for children are available without charge. We are receiving an offering that will be used to produce similar audio New Testaments in different languages to be distributed by our missionaries throughout the world. Simply mark an offering envelope “MP3 NT Mission.”

MEAL FOR WOFFORD STUDENTS

Tuesday, March 9

Our church will be helping to provide a meal for students attending United Worship at Wofford College. United is a student-led worship experience that weaves together music, film, art, prayer, and scripture into a time of meaningful Christian worship. The Spartanburg Baptist Campus Ministry partners with United to minister to students on the Wofford Campus. If you would like to help, please contact the church office.

USED GROCERY BAGS

Helping Hands Ministries has an on-going need for used grocery bags. Please bring them to a special box in the church office.

LENTEN MEAL & WORSHIP SERVICE

Next Sunday, March 7 * 6:00 pm

First Presbyterian Church

Bring a covered-dish as we enjoy worship, fellowship, and good food with our friends from Emma Gray Memorial United Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church. This will take the place of our regular activities that night at First Baptist.

JUST GIVE ME JESUS

With Anne Graham Lotz

A Two-Day, Life-Changing Revival for Women

March 19-20 * Bi-Lo Center * Free Admission

Churches have been asked to help underwrite the support for this conference. If you would like to contribute simply mark your envelope “Anne Graham Lotz.”

AMAZING GRACE,

MY CHAINS ARE GONE!

Easter Sunday, April 4 * 11:00 am

You are invited to join the Adult Choir as they prepare a wonderful musical for our Easter worship service. The choir rehearses each Wednesday at 6:30 pm.

NASCAR

Saturday, May 29 * Charlotte, NC

A group from the church is planning to go to the Tech-Net Auto Service 300 at the Lowes Motor Speedway. Tickets are $25.00. Sign up before March 14. Contact Keith Reynolds for more information.

HEALING HEART

Grief Support Group

3^rd Thursday * Church Library * 7:00 pm

The group is open to all who have suffered a loss.

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.

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

GOD’S PLAN FOR SHARING (GPS)

Want to prayer walk (or drive) your neighborhood? Contact the Baptist Network office, 582-8330, for your neighborhood prayer list and begin the process of reaching your neighborhood for Christ!

PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday * 7:00 – 7:30 am

THANK YOU!

Thank you so very much for your faithful and continual prayers for my treatment and healing. God has graciously heard all of our prayers. God Bless you all.

                                                                                        In His Love, Bobby Morrow

NAME BADGES

Name badges are being ordered. We hope that wearing the badges will help us to be a more “visitor – friendly” church as well as helping us to know each other better, and to identify us as we serve inside and outside the church. The badges are $10.00 and may be ordered through your SS class, the church office or by simply marking an offering envelope. 71 badges have been ordered so far.

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24

5:15 pm Fellowship Supper

5:40 pm Preschool and Children’s Choir, Youth Lighthouse

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

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

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26

7:00 am FCA Breakfast

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28

9:00 am Handbell Practice

9:45 am Bible Study for All Ages

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

12:00 pm Soup & Sandwich Luncheon

6:00 pm Evening Worship Service

TUESDAY, MARCH 2

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

6:30 pm Chess Club

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3

11:45 am Golden Age Fellowship

5:15 pm Fellowship Supper

5:40 pm Preschool and Children’s Choir, Youth Lighthouse

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

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

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, February 28

Greeters: C Walker, S Rogers (f), K Reynolds (o), M Elliott (p)

Counting Team: T Culbreath, R & L Rhodes

Sound Booth: J Young B P Screening: S Culbreath

Nursery: J Brown, B Flynn pm: P Scott, T J McAbee

Welcome Center: R & M R McAbee

Ushers: C Simpkins, Sr, T Foster (f), M Green (o), L Fowler (p)

pm: M Elliott, P Elliott

Children’s Worship: K Smith, R Wilson, J Weaver

Outreach Notes: C Reynolds

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, February 24 * 5:15 pm

Hamburgers, Chips, Cookies & Tea Cost: $2.00

CHURCH-WIDE BIBLE STUDY

This Wednesday, February 24 * 6:30 pm

Join us as we pray, share and study God’s word together.

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

Our church is collecting box top coupons for the schools in District Four. Each box top is worth 10 cents and is located on many different commonly used products. A complete list is available in the church office and at their website: www.BoxTops4Education.com

CHESS CLUB

Each Tuesday * 6:30 pm

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