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 13, 2011

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

Receive comfort – give comfort

2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Morning Worship Service

Palm Sunday Celebration

PALMS AND NAILS

Mark 11:1-11; 15:21-39

Potato Bar, Sandwich & Salad Luncheon

Evening Worship Service

BECOMING A CONTAGIOUS CHRISTIAN

Called Church Conference – Flat Roofs

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Thomasene Owensby, 4-17 Jonathan Cooper, 4-18

Reagan Brooke Horn, 4-18 Noelle Suggs, 4-19

Grant Foster, 4-19 Lee Hill, 4-21

Perry Ouzts, 4-22 Tracy Lanford, 4-23

Andrew Shull, 4-23 Matthew Orias, 4-23

Amanda Anderson, 4-23

BECOMING

A CONTAGIOUS CHRISTIAN

Communicating Your Faith in a Style That Fits You

This Sunday * 6:00 pm * Church Sanctuary

We will look together at how to guide a person as they commit their heart to Christ, the rewards of being a contagious Christian and view a question and answer time with Mark Mittelberg and Lee Strobel. Join us this Sunday!

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.

CHURCH-WIDE BIBLE STUDY

This Wednesday Night, April 13 * 6:30 pm

Join us as we learn some of the lessons of grace taught through the stories of Jesus in Luke 15.

START HERE!

Reaching North America begins with You!

“Your giving through the AAEO helps us to buy Bibles in the Inupiaq language to give out to the Eskimo people in the Arctic of Alaska, which are given out all the time. Thank you for your giving.” — John T. Forrester, Kotzebue, Alaska. Please pray for our missionaries and give generously to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering.

GOAL: $ 3,000.00 RECEIVED: $1,615.00

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 this Sunday morning, April 17. We look forward to this time of celebration. “Blessed is He who comes in the Name of the Lord!”

CALLED CHURCH CONFERENCE – FLAT ROOFS

There will be a Called Church Conference this Sunday evening, at 7:00 pm to consider a recommendation from the Property Committee, with unanimous approval of the Diaconate, that the church employ Grier Roofing, LLC to install a mechanically fastened TPO Roof System on the flat sections of the church roofs at a cost of $48,370.00. The Property Committee hopes to bring another recommendation soon concerning the shingle sections of the roof.

POTATO BAR, SANDWICH &

SALAD LUNCHEON

This Sunday, April 17 * 12:00 pm

Proceeds will help our girls attend NAC this summer.

PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday * 7:00 – 7:30 am

OVER AND ABOVE

Kitchen and Fellowship Hall Renovation

Fund Balance: $ 13,506.80

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE April 10

Nursery 6

Children 17

Youth 18

Adults 105

Total Attendance 146

BUDGET April 10 2011

Needs $ 8,143.90 $122,158.50

Offering $ 6,391.00 $112,143.29

Over/(Under) $ (1,752.90) ($ 10,015.21)

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Over & Above $ 36.00

Summer Youth Retreat $ 325.00

NAC Convention $ 1,962.00

World Changers $ 31.00

Annie Armstrong $ 155.00

IMB-Japan $ 30.00

Use of Church – Element Church $ 200.00

Budget Designated Offerings $ 53.00

Total Designated $ 2,792.00

TOTAL 9,183.00

Helping Hands Ministries

SUPER SATURDAY

This 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)

Tickets ($5.00) may be purchased in the church office this week or at the farm on Saturday.

USC UPSTATE NURSES FELLOWSHIP

Next 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

Next 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.

COMMUNITY SUNRISE SERVICE

Easter Sunday, April 24 * 7:00 am

Led by the Woodruff High School Teens for Christ

First Baptist Church

Breakfast will follow the service.

Come celebrate the resurrection of our Lord in this wonderful service led by the high school students. An offering will be received for Helping Hands Ministries.

EASTER SUNRISE BREAKFAST

We are putting together a team to cook breakfast for the Easter Sunrise Service. If you would like to be part of this group, please contact Pam Scott or the church office.

EASTER FLOWERING CROSS

For Easter, the Decorating Committee will be preparing a “Flowering Cross” in the sanctuary. Please bring flowers with you to add to the cross as you come to church Easter Sunday, April 24.

STONE SOUP

STORYTELLING FESTIVAL

Friday and Saturday, April 29-30

Events are planned throughout Woodruff. A full schedule is available on the festival’s website: www.stonesoupsc.com

SPAGHETTI SUPPER & GOSPEL SING

Sunday, May 1 * 6:00 pm

A love offering will be received to help our Acteens attend the National Acteens Convention this summer.

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, May 4 * 11:45 am

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

Our program guests will be Milton Smith & Friends

Hosts & Hostesses: Rex & Jan Skinner,

Robert & Evelyn Bryson, Sheila Stribling

Devotional: Dr. Lynwood Jordan

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

Thursday, May 5

A Mighty Fortress is Our God

"I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress,

my God, in whom I trust." Psalm 91:2

Woodruff – Main Street in front of the Woodruff

Community Center, 12:00 -12:30 pm.

Spartanburg – The Beacon. 12:00 – 1:00 pm.

New Day Baptist Church, 7:00 pm

Columbia – SC State House Steps, 12:00 – 1:00 pm.

Mauldin – Main Street & Butler Road, 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Boiling Springs - Community Park, 12:00- 12:45 pm

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.

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

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.

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.

THANK YOU!

Dear Church Family, I would like to thank you all for the cards, calls, visits, Preacher Shull’s visit and all the prayers. Please continue to pray for me while I keep healing. Lots of love, Telewene Stephens

Dear First Baptist Church, On behalf of the staff and board of directors, thank you so much for your continued generosity in support of Helping Hands Ministries. With your help we are able to help others. Sincerely, Lisa Abercrombie

DAY BY DAY

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

SUNDAY, APRIL 17

9:00 am Handbell Choir Rehearsal

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Worship Service

12:00 pm Potato Bar, Sandwich & Salad Luncheon

6:00 pm Study – Becoming a Contagious Christian

7:00 pm Called Church Conference

MONDAY, APRIL 18

6:00 pm Martha Lewis Mission Group

TUESDAY, APRIL 19

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

10:00 am Tiny Tots and Tunes

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20

12:00 pm USC Upstate Nurses Luncheon

5:15 pm Wednesday Night Supper

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

6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Study

Adult Choir Rehearsal, Mission Friends,

GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers

THURSDAY, APRIL 21

12:00 pm Habitat for Humanity Golf Tournament

7:00 pm Community Maundy Thurs. Service – Emma Gray

FRIDAY, APRIL 22

OFFICE CLOSED – GOOD FRIDAY

7:00 pm Community Good Friday Service – First Baptist

SATURDAY, APRIL 23

12:00 pm Easter Egg Hunt

6:00 pm Element Church Service – Fellowship Hall

SHARING THE MINISTRY

April 17

Greeters: W Garrett, Z Orias (f),

M Smith (o), L Caldwell (p)

Counting Team: R Smith, C & K Simpkins

Children’s Worship: M Workman, H Foster, H Smith

Nursery: T & T Sumner

pm: T & L Morgan

Welcome Center: L & R Leake Sound: S Rogers

B P Screening: S Culbreath O Notes: J Weaver

Ushers: T Westmoreland, R Bryson (f)

B Bailey (o) C Hembree (p)

pm: R McAbee, J Skinner

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, April 13 * 5:15 pm

Hamburgers, Chips, Cookies & Tea Cost: $2.00