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

March 10, 2010

Special Equipping Conference

This Sunday  *  6:00 pm

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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

WHEN IMMORALITY COMES TO CHURCH

1 Corinthians 5:1-2, 9-13; 6:15-20

Morning Worship Service

THE RICHES OF SELF-DENIAL

Luke 9:23; Galatians 5:23

Evening Worship Service

Special Equipping Event

LEADING CHILDREN (AND OTHERS)

TO CHRIST

Matthew 19:14

March Church Conference

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                    Ken Robertson, 3-14     Christopher Blanton, 3-16

                    Keith Weaver, 3-15 Ronnie Godfrey, 3-18

                    Adam Hix, 3-15     Johnny Osborne, 3-19

                    Jimmy Godfrey, 3-16     Bud Workman, 3-20

                    Steven Teague, 3-16    Priscilla Miller, 3-20

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and prayerful support to:

Sara Mudge and family

in the death of her daughter, Iris Silvas;

James Talanges and family

in the death of his brother in law, Dusty Simmons.

MARCH CHURCH CONFERENCE

This Sunday, Mar. 14 * After the Evening Service

If your group or committee would like to be included in the printed reports, please turn your information in before Wednesday, March 10.

HEALING HEART

Grief Support Group

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

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

MEAL FOR WOFFORD STUDENTS

Tuesday, March 16 * 7:00 pm

{Please note the change of date!}

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.

LEADING CHILDREN (& OTHERS)

TO CHRIST

This Sunday, March 14 * 6:00 pm

Our pastor will teach different ways to help lead people to Christ. There will be a special emphasis on helping parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, teachers and children’s workers to know how to be sensitive and what to look for as they lead children to Christ. Don’t miss this important time of instruction and equipping.

WHAT ATHEISTS BELIEVE

Next Sunday, March 21 * 6:00 pm

Atheism seems to be a growing fad for those who simply do not want to be bothered by God or the practice of religion. Most “atheists” have not really thought things through. We will look together at some of the logical implications of atheism for life and for death.

LIVE WITH URGENCY:

Share God’s Transforming Power!

Goal: $3,500.00

Received: $720.00

OVER AND ABOVE PROJECTS

“I believe something extra-ordinary is possible!”

Fund Balance: $85,499.38

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.

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Over & Above Offering

In Honor of Four for Him

Bob & Gail Hix

Annie Armstrong Offering

In Memory of Frances Pearson

Tony & Kathy Skinner

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

March 7

Preschool 4

Children 19

Youth 20

Adults 114

Total Attendance 157

BUDGET March 7 2010

Needs $ 8,082.50 $ 80,825.00

Offering $ 9,120.35 $ 78,345.63

Over/(Under) $ 1,037.85 ($  2,479.37)

DESIGNATED FUNDS March 7

Over and Above Offering $ 59.00

Annie Armstrong Offering       $ 620.00

Designated Offerings $ 137.00

Total Designated $ 816.00

TOTAL $ 9,936.35

SAVANNAH TRIP

Monday & Tuesday, April 26 & 27

Our lodging will be at the beautiful River Street Inn, overlooking the Savannah River. Many restaurants and shops are within walking distance. The cost is $115 per person and includes hotel accommodations, trolley tour and transportation. Meals will be separate and will include a visit to Paula Deen’s restaurant – The Lady & Sons. A deposit of $60.00 signs you up. See Kelly Smith for more information.

FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE

Thursday, May 13

Steel Magnolias Tickets $32.00

See Kelly Smith for more information or to sign up.

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.”

WORSHIP AT MONTROSE

Monday, March 22 * 6:00 pm

The Martha Lewis Mission Group and our pastor will be leading a worship service followed by a time of fellowship at Montrose Manor. All are welcome!

FCA BREAKFAST

March 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.

STAN WATSON

Sunday, March 28 * 6:00 pm

Our church will host a joint service with Bellview, Cornerstone and Salome Fellowship. Woodruff native Stan Watson will be preaching. Plan to be part of this inspiring worship event.

LISTEN TO THE NEW TESTAMENT!

Between Now and Easter

MP3’s of the NT & 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.”

Have You Ordered Your

FBC NAME BADGE?

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

SECOND SATURDAYS

At Helping Hands

This Saturday, March 13 * 9:00 – 12:00 pm

This Saturday, folks from our youth mission groups will be volunteering at Helping Hands. All are welcome to join them. Contact Keith Reynolds or Lisa Abercrombie for more information.

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 this Sunday, March 14. Contact Keith Reynolds for more information.

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.

2010 NOMINATING COMMITTEE

If you would be interested in serving on this year’s Nominating Committee, please contact our pastor.

SOFTBALL

The City of Woodruff Parks & Recreation is registering teams this month for a Church Softball League with a tentative start date of April 19. If you would be interested in playing or coaching, please contact the church office.

4 YEAR OLD PRESCHOOL CLASSES

Enrollment will be Friday, March 12

9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Woodruff Primary School

(For children who are 4 years old on or before September 1, 2010.) Contact Woodruff Primary School for more information, 476-3174.

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, April 7 * 11:45 am

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

Our program guests will be Milton Smith & Friends.

Hosts & Hostesses: Tommy & JoAnne Westmoreland,

Mary Dell Scott, Peggy Clark

Devotional: Gail Hix

SENIOR CLUB OPEN HOUSE

Monday, March 15 * 9:00 -11:00 am

Woodruff Leisure Center

The Senior Club will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Lunch will be served at 11:30 am. Please call 596-3910 today to reserve a meal. Ceramics, Computer Classes, Book Clubs, Creative Writing, Quilting, Crocheting, Exercise Classes, Nutrition & Health Classes, Bible Study, Games, Field Trips, Coffee and Conversation will be offered.

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

BEGINS THIS SUNDAY!

Set your clocks ahead

1 hour on Saturday.

Regular Office Hours:

Mon. - Thurs. 8:00 am – 5:00 pm * Fri. 8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Email: office@woodruff1st.org

Web site: www.woodruff1st.org

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

THANK YOU!

Thank you all for your concern, calls and most of all your prayers for me while I was in the hospital. That brought me through a lot and I am back home now.

In Christ, Faye Weaver

Dear Andrew and Church Family, Thank you church family for supporting us during Joe’s long illness, numerous surgeries and hospitalization. He was a strong man and fought hard to regain his health. But, the Lord saw his unending suffering and realized his growing weakness and took him to live with Him in the perfect land of perfect health, mind, body and soul. Thank you now for your continued care by providing a meaningful memorial service and the delicious meal to nourish our bodies.

In God’s love, Sandy Clark & Family

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10

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, MARCH 13

9:00 am Second Saturday at Helping Hands

SUNDAY, MARCH 14

9:00 am Handbell Practice

9:45 am Bible Study for All Ages

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

6:00 pm Evening Worship Service

7:00 pm Church Conference

TUESDAY, MARCH 16

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

6:15 pm Depart for United Worship at Wofford

6:30 pm Chess Club

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17

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

THURSDAY, MARCH 18

7:00 pm Healing Heart Grief Support Group

FRIDAY, MARCH 19

7:00 pm “JUST GIVE ME JESUS” – Bi-Lo Center

SATURDAY, MARCH 20

8:30 am “JUST GIVE ME JESUS” – Bi-Lo Center

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, March 14

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

Counting Team: K Reynolds, D J & E O’Hara

Sound Booth: S Rogers B P Screening: J Howard

Nursery: A Weaver, L Burdette pm: T & P Sumner

Welcome Center: J Granger, J Harrill

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

pm: S Scott, J Skinner

Children’s Worship: K Smith, S Workman, H Foster

Outreach Notes: M D Scott

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, March 10 * 5:15 pm

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

LOOKING AHEAD:

Community Men’s and FCA Breakfast - Saturday, April 17, Woodruff High School at 8:30 am featuring Sam Wyche.

Joyful Sound – Sunday, April 18 at 6:00 pm. New Life Baptist will be joining us.

Outdoor Community Worship Service – Sunday Evening, May 2 featuring Evangelist and USC Football Chaplain, Adrian Despres.

CHURCH-WIDE BIBLE STUDY

This Wednesday, March 10 * 6:30 pm