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

January 27, 2010

"Then the King will say to those on His right, 'Come, you who are blessed by My Father; take your inheritance, the Kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world.'"                                       Matthew 25:34

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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

WRESTLING WITH WORK

Ecclesiastes 2:18-26; 5:18-20

Worship Service

THE PREPARED KINGDOM

Matthew 25:34; 26:29

January Bible Study

STORIES FOR LIFE!

Parables of the Kingdom in Matthew

The Ten Virgins, Matthew 25:1-13

The Talents, Matthew 25:14-30

The Sheep and Goats, Matthew 25:31-46

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                    Nathan Rogers, 1-31 Tyler Mason, 2-3

                    Laura Simpkins, 1-31 Bobby Blanton, 2-5

                    Joshua Philbeck, 1-31 Adam Rogers, 2-5

                    Barbara Casey, 2-2 Phil Wood, 2-6

                    Lee Watson, 2-3

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and prayerful support to

Tina Osborne and family in the death

of her grandmother, Joyce Brown.

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.

NAME BADGES

Name badges with a drawing of our church steeple are being ordered. The badges are blue with white engraving and a magnetic backing. We hope that wearing the badges will help us to be a more “visitor – friendly” church, will help us all to know each other better, and will be useful 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. 49 badges have been ordered so far.

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Next Wednesday, February 3 * 11:45 am

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

Our Program Guest will be

“The Laughter Lady” – Nancy Jones

www.thelaughconnection.com

Hosts & Hostesses: Anne Williams, Jean Bonds,

Priscilla Miller, Gary & Jan Schmatt

Devotional: Mary Dell Scott

MEN’S MONDAY NIGHT MESS

February 15 * 7:00 pm

Join us for great food and fellowship.

Hugh Burnette will be our speaker.

HEALING HEART

Grief Support Group

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

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

CHURCH-WIDE BIBLE STUDY

This Wednesday, January 27 * 6:30 pm

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

PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday * 7:00 – 7:30 am

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

Sanctuary Heating and Air

Over and Above Fund Balance: $ 49,627.59

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Over & Above Offering

In Memory of Maurice Hubbard

Jim & Kay Young

Katherine Patton

Walter & Linda Garrett

In Memory of Raymond Craig

In Memory of Joe Clark

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

January 24

Preschool 6

Children 20

Youth 21

Adults 121

Total Attendance 168

BUDGET January 24 2010

Needs $ 8,082.50 $ 32,330.00

Offering $ 6,125.25 $ 29,485.57

Over/(Under) ($ 1,957.25) ($ 2,844.43)

DESIGNATED FUNDS January 24

Over and Above Offering $ 290.00

Haiti Disaster Relief Offering $ 215.00

Designated Offerings $ 275.07

Total Designated $ 780.07

TOTAL $ 6,905.32

JANUARY

BIBLE STUDY

This Sunday Night

Fellowship Hall

Stories for Life!

The Parables of the Kingdom in Matthew

Hot Chocolate, Tea, Cider and Coffee Provided!

SOUP-ER BOWL SUNDAY

Next Sunday, February 7

Bring canned goods as you come to church on Super Bowl Sunday. The food will be given to Helping Hands Ministries to help those in who are in need in the Woodruff Community.

Pre-Game

SUPER BOWL FELLOWSHIP

Next Sunday, Feb. 7 * 5:00 pm * Fellowship Hall

Join us for food, fellowship & inspiration. Vegetable trays & dip will be provided. If you would like to, bring your favorite appetizer to share. As we enjoy a time of fellowship we will watch testimonies of athletes & have a time of devotion together. We will dismiss at 6:00 pm. This will take the place of our regular Evening Service.

Helping Hands Ministries

SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCHEON

Friday, February 12 * 11:00 am until 1:00 pm

First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

Tickets ($6.00) may be purchased from Lisa Abercrombie, Richard McAbee, Koosje Smith, Andrew Shull or the church office. Proceeds will be used to help those who are in need in the Woodruff Community.

FIRST BAPTIST BLOOD DRIVE

Sunday, February 14 * 2:00 – 6:00 pm

Come & 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.

Church Family

VALENTINE BANQUET

Sunday, February 14 * 6:00 pm

Join us for great food, fellowship & entertainment. Donations beyond the cost of the meal will go toward the World Changers Mission Trip. Mark your calendars and plan to take part.

JUST GIVE ME JESUS

With Anne Graham Lotz

A Two-Day, Life-Changing Revival for Women

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

COMMUNITY WORSHIP SERVICE

February 17 * 7:00 pm

First Baptist Church

Join with us and bring your friends to this special service of worship as we focus on what it means to die to self and live for God. Supper, Choirs, Lighthouse & Mission Groups will meet on an adjusted schedule.

STATE EVANGELISM CONFERENCE

Sunday, Feb. 21 * Anderson Mill Road Baptist Church

Join in great music & preaching as we gather with other Baptist churches in the Upstate for this special worship experience. We will meet at the front of our church at 5:00 pm and travel by bus, van and cars. This will take the place of our regular Evening Service. The conference will continue Monday and Tuesday with special services and training events. All are welcome!

HAITI DISASTER RELIEF

· Pray for those who are struggling for life & for those who are overwhelmed by grief & disaster. Pray that food, water, shelter, & medical care can be made available to those in need. Pray for the safety & effectiveness of rescue workers & volunteers. Pray for our military personnel as they seek to keep peace. Pray for the witness of churches & missionaries in the face of human need.

· A team from the SC Baptist Convention is in Haiti to minister and to assess what we can do in the coming weeks as SC Baptists. Please pray for this team.

· Disaster Relief Trained Medical Personnel, Clean and Rebuild Teams will be needed. For information about teams or about expedited training, call the SC Baptist Convention Disaster Relief Office, 1-800-723-7242.

· Funds placed in envelopes marked “Haiti Disaster Relief” will be sent to Haiti through the Disaster Relief Ministry of our SC Baptist Convention.

· $10.00 can be sent to the American Red Cross by texting “Haiti” at 90999 on your cell phone or online at www.redcross.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.

· Samaritan’s Purse (Franklin Graham, Shoe Box Ministry) has disaster teams in Haiti. Donate through their website www.samaritan’spurse.org or by calling 1-800-528-1980 or by mail: Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607-3000.

· Hope Point Community Church in Spartanburg sponsors an orphanage in Port au Prince and is receiving donations for them and putting together a team to help. Call the Spartanburg County Baptist Network office, 582-8330, for more information.

· Pray for Melinda “Nannie” Hester of the Christianville Medical Clinic in Gressier, Haiti. Donations may be sent to: Haiti Under God, PO Box 506 Edisto Island, SC 29438

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

WORLD CHANGERS MISSION TRIP

July 19 – 24 * Franklin, North Carolina

The trip is open to youth who will have completed the 9^th grade and to adults. We will be doing construction projects that may include roofing, painting, deck building and more for those in the Franklin area who are in need. A $50.00 deposit signs you up. See Kelly Smith for details.

THANKS!

We gratefully acknowledge the First Baptist Church for allowing us to use your beautiful sanctuary for our father’s funeral services. Please accept our many thanks.

                                              The Family of Paul V Bell

Dear Church Family, Thank you for all the cards, calls and most of all the prayers during my surgery and recovery. I am so appreciative and am blessed to have a loving and caring church family. Sincerely, Betty Flynn

Many thanks to all my church family for the cards, visits, phone calls and gifts. It is so nice to be remembered after being away for so long. Hope you will continue to keep me in your prayers and if possible, come see me. Love you all,  Genia Sumner

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27

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

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31

9:00 am Handbell Practice

9:45 am Bible Study for All Ages

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

12:00 pm Music Committee Meeting

4:00 pm Diaconate Meeting

6:00 pm January Bible Study

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

6:30 pm Chess Club

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 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 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Salt and Light Conference – White Oak

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, January 31

Greeters: J McAbee, R Smith (f), R Skinner (o), T Culbreath (p)

Counting Team: L Caldwell, R & A Henson

Sound Booth: Z Orias B P Screening: J Bowie

Nursery: K Simpkins, H Smith pm: E O’Hara

Welcome Center: A Henson, K Brown  

Ushers: S Stribling, H Woodfin (f), R Rhodes (o), T Culbreath (p)

Children’s Worship: K Smith, V Bailey, J Turner

Outreach Notes: A Shull

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FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, January 27 * 5:15 pm

Hamburgers, Chips, Cookies & Tea Cost: $2.00

YOU’VE GOT THE TIME!

MP3 New Testament Distribution – February 14

The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship in cooperation with Faith Comes By Hearing will provide a MP3 copy of the New Testament to every adult in our congregation & a MP3 of Old & New Testament Stories to each child.  The idea is to commit to listen to the Scripture for 28 minutes each day for the 40 days before Easter.  The MP3’s come on a disc that can be played on most computers, dvd players, MP3 players, ipods, & CD players that are MP3 compatible.  The MP3’s will be given free of charge. We will receive 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.”