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 April 6, 2011

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

Recognize God’s Presence

Psalm 31:7-10, 14-16, 21-24

Morning Worship Service

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

THE PASSOVER LAMB

Luke 22:7-20; Exodus 12; 1 Corinthians 5:7

Evening Worship Service

BECOMING A CONTAGIOUS CHRISTIAN

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Emily Gupta, 4-10 David Bonds, 4-10

Hannah Kelly, 4-10 Cora Stewart, 4-10

Amanda Smith, 4-11 Levi Kirk, 4-12

Kent McAbee, 4-12 Adam Watson, 4-14

Hannah Orias, 4-14 Ruby Waddell, 4-14

Carolyn Osborne, 4-15 Betty Simpkins, 4-15

Myra Wood, 4-16

CORINTH BAPTIST CHURCH

Cleveland Park Accident Fund

Our hearts go out to our brothers and sisters at Corinth Baptist Church. They are receiving funds to help with the medical expenses of the victims of this accident. If you would like to contribute, simply mark an envelope “Corinth Baptist.”

JAPAN RESPONSE FUND

Join us in praying for those affected by the disaster in Japan and for opportunities to respond with the love and message of Christ. You can also give to help Southern Baptist relief efforts in areas affected by this disaster. Simply mark your envelope “IMB – Japan.”

WOODRUFF CLOTHES CLOSET

May is our church’s month to staff the Clothes Closet on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please let us know which day your Sunday School class or mission group would like to volunteer. May 21 & 28 are still available.

FIRST BAPTIST COOKBOOKS

Advanced orders are being taken by the Acteens for the new First Baptist Cookbooks. The cookbooks are $12.00 and will be ready at the end of April.

OVER AND ABOVE

Kitchen and Fellowship Hall Renovation

Fund Balance: $ 13,470.80

PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday * 7:00 – 7:30 am

BECOMING A CONTAGIOUS CHRISTIAN

Communicating Your Faith in a Style That Fits You

Sundays * 6:00 pm * Church Sanctuary

Our focus this week will be on making the core truths of the gospel clear and breaking the barriers to belief. Becoming A Contagious Christian is an adventure you won’t want to miss! Join us this Sunday!

CHURCH-WIDE BIBLE STUDY

This Wednesday Night, April 6 * 6:30 pm

Our text will be Acts 15. We will look together at how grace is practiced in the Church.

START HERE!

Reaching North America begins with You!

“Through the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering, Southern Baptists make it possible for me to bring a Christian witness among the 20 different Native people groups in western and northern Oklahoma.”— Max Malone, Yukon, OK. Please pray for our missionaries and give generously to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. GOAL: $ 3,000.00 RECEIVED: $ 1,460.00

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

For the Work of The Church

In Memory of Frances Grant

Glenn & Krisann Cox

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

In Honor of our Church Staff

Bob & Mary Dell Scott

National Acteens Convention Fund

Builders SS Class

(We challenge classes that haven’t contributed to contribute.)

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE April 3

Nursery 5

Children 11

Youth 12

Adults 113

Total Attendance 141

BUDGET April 3 2011

Needs $ 8,143.90 $114,014.60

Offering $ 9,717.90 $105,752.29

Over/(Under) $ 1,574.00 ($ 8,262.31)

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Over & Above $ 25.00

Summer Youth Retreat $ 95.00

NAC Convention $ 118.00

World Changers $ 60.00

Annie Armstrong $ 180.00

Helping Hands Food Pantry $ 40.00

IMB-Japan $ 70.00

Corinth Church Fund $ 50.00

Cemetery Fund $ 50.00

Budget Designated Offerings $ 61.00

Total Designated $ 749.00

TOTAL 10,466.90

SOUP KITCHEN MEAL & PROGRAM

Next Tuesday, April 12 * 5:30 pm

The Martha Lewis Mission Group will be preparing a meal, worship service & activities for children at the Woodruff Community Soup Kitchen on McArthur Street. Our pastor will bring a devotion & special music will be provided by our church members. All are welcome to come, help and take part.

Helping Hands Ministries

SUPER SATURDAY

Saturday, April 16 * 7:00 am – 1:00 pm

First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

The event will include a country store, plant/produce sale, silent auction, yard sale, children’s activities, entertainment, bake sale, health screening, lunch and more to raise money to help those in need in our community. Contact Lisa Abercrombie if you have items you wish to donate or if you would like to help.

FBC MEN’S OUTDOOR

SPORTSMAN FELLOWSHIP

Saturday, April 16 * 2:00 – 6:00 pm * Bailey Farm

Archery * Horseshoes * Pistol Range * Skeet

Hamburger & Hot Dog Supper

Men ages 14 and up!

(Ages 14 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult)

Please stop by the church office for tickets ($5.00) and for more detailed information.

PROCESSION OF THE PALMS

Children are invited to take part in the procession of palms, streamers, & banners. If you would like for your child to take part, please bring them to the front foyer of the sanctuary at 10:50 am on Sunday morning, April 17. We look forward to this time of celebration. “Blessed is He who comes in the Name of the Lord!”

POTATO BAR, SANDWICH &

SALAD LUNCHEON

Sunday, April 17 * 12:00 pm

Proceeds will help our girls attend NAC this summer.

USC UPSTATE NURSES FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, April 20

Our church has been asked to provide lunch to facilitate the work of the Baptist Campus Ministry. If you would like to help, please contact Pam Scott or the church office.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

16^TH Annual W. Ray Miller

Memorial Golf Tournament

Thursday, April 21 * Three Pines Golf Course

Sponsorship information and registration forms are available in the church office.

MAUNDY THURSDAY

Community Worship Service * April 21 * 7:00 pm

Emma Gray Memorial United Methodist Church

The word “Maundy” comes from the Latin for “Command.” We remember the new commandment Jesus gave His disciples that night to “Love one another as I have loved you.” Don’t miss this special time of worship and commitment.

GOOD FRIDAY

Community Worship Service * April 22 * 7:00 pm

First Baptist Church

Plan to be present for this powerful time of reflection as we consider what Jesus did for us on Calvary’s cross.

EASTER EGG HUNT

Saturday, April 23 * 12 noon

Parents are encouraged to come and have fun with their children. If you would like to contribute individually wrapped candy & plastic eggs, please bring them to the office.

GRADUATE RECOGNITION

We are preparing for Graduate Recognition Day on Sunday, May 22. If you know of someone who could be included in this service, please contact the church office.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

June 6-10 * 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Age 3 – Grade 5

Mark your calendars & get ready for an incredible week! Contact the church office if you would like to help with VBS. Teaching materials for this year’s VBS have arrived and are available in the church office. The Spartanburg County Baptist Network is holding a Vacation Bible School Clinic at First Baptist Church Arcadia on Tuesday May 3 from 6:15 – 9:00 pm. They will offer classes for all age groups as well as help with recreation, missions, and music.

HAITI MISSION TRIP

Reverend Lawrence Meadows, pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church, is serving in Haiti, April 4 – 11, with a team at the Cabaret Children’s Home. Please pray for them as they serve.

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

FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE

Great appreciation is expressed to the Fellowship Committee and to all who had a part in the church-wide luncheon honoring our senior adults. A great time was had by all.

THANK YOU!

Thank you so much for the prayers when we lost our parents, Alton and Bobbie Manly. It is hard to lose one parent but we lost them both. We are comforted by the thought of them being together in heaven.

Glenda M. Brown, Sharon Brown Gaddy

Dear First Baptist Church, Thank you so much for your generous donations to the Woodruff Free Medical Clinic. It is because of your support that we are able to help those in need in our area. Thank you for helping us make a difference. Very truly yours, Sandra Page

Dear First Baptist Church Thank you for letting us use your church until our church is ready for us to move in. Love, Children’s Group, Element Church

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6

11:45 am Golden Age Fellowship

5:15 pm Wednesday Night Supper

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

6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Study – Acts 15

Adult Choir Rehearsal, Mission Friends,

GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers

7:30 pm Property Committee Meeting

THURSDAY, APRIL 7

6:30 pm Chess Club

SATURDAY, APRIL 9

6:00 pm Element Church Service – Fellowship Hall

SUNDAY, APRIL 10

9:00 am Handbell Choir Rehearsal

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Worship Service

6:00 pm Study – Becoming a Contagious Christian

TUESDAY, APRIL 12

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

10:00 am Tiny Tots and Tunes

5:30 pm Soup Kitchen Meal and Worship Service

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13

5:15 pm Wednesday Night Supper

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

6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Study – Luke 15

Adult Choir Rehearsal, Mission Friends,

GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers

THURSDAY, APRIL 14

6:30 pm Chess Club

SATURDAY, APRIL 16

7:00 am Super Saturday – Helping Hands – Fellowship Hall

2:00 pm Men’s Sportsman Fellowship – Bailey Farm

6:00 pm Element Church Service – Fellowship Hall

SHARING THE MINISTRY

April 10

Greeters: W Garrett, Z Orias (f),

M Smith (o), L Caldwell (p)

Counting Team: R Smith, C & K Simpkins

Children’s Worship: K Smith, B Davis, J Ketterman

Nursery: C Reynolds, A & J Turner

pm: S Stribling, T Sumner

Welcome Center: J Granger, J Harrill Sound: S Rogers

B P Screening: K Morgan O Notes: M Ward

Ushers: C Hughes, T Caldwell (f)

C Simpkins, Jr (o) S Cooper (p)

pm: R Majeska, P Wood

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, April 6 * 5:15 pm

Pizza, Corn, Cookies & Tea Cost: $2.00

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

This Wednesday, April 6 * 11:45 am

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

Our program guests will be

Drs. Lisa and Dean Allen,

Pastors of Fernwood Baptist Church.