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 9, 2011

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

God’s Amazing Love

God Loves Loyalty to Him

Hosea 6:1-7:2

Worship Service

LOVE’S 7:47 PRINCIPLE

Luke 7:36-50; 1 John 3:14-20

Church Valentine Banquet

Fellowship Hall

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Joseph McAbee, 2-13 Rex Skinner, 2-14

Kathy Skinner, 2-14 Michele Smith, 2-14

Luke Meadows, 2-14 Ethel Lanford, 2-15

Jaden Jeter, 2-16 Peyden Jeter, 2-16

Debra Fortner, 2-19 Kim Foster, 2-19

Heather Elliott, 2-19

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and prayerful support to:

Dayna Chumley, Kim Fowler and their families

in the death of their aunt, Gaynelle Hunter;

Kelly Smith and family

in the death of her nephew, Jared Rousey;

Duane Bailey, Lee Turner and their families

in the death of their aunt,

and Rebecca Lanford and family

in the death of her niece, Sandra Bailey;

The family of Stanley Staggs;

The family of Lena Kirstein.

PUPPET MINISTRY

Children Grades 3 - 5

Sundays, Feb. 20 & 27 * 5:00 pm * Youth Room

We will perform with the puppets during the Evening Worship Service on February 27. See Kelly Smith for more information.

N. A. C. COIN BANKS

The Acteens are collecting loose change for their trip to the National Acteens Convention at Disney World in July. You don‘t have to buy a thing, just give us your loose change. We will have coin cans in each Sunday School class. See Kelly Smith if you would be willing to take a can home and fill it.

ELEMENT CHURCH

Saturday Nights * 6:00 pm * First Baptist Church

You are invited to share in a time of fellowship and contemporary worship led by Josh Bradley and Brad Phillips each Saturday. Continue to pray for this new work as they seek to reach the un-churched of our community.

Church Family

VALENTINE BANQUET

This Sunday, Feb. 13 * 6:00 pm

Join us for dinner & a show. We will be serving a spaghetti dinner with salad & dessert. Donations will go to help our girls attend the National Acteens Convention this summer. Plan to take part in this wonderful time of fellowship.

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

National Acteens Convention Fund

In Memory of Dr. Jane Davisson

In Memory of Tony Skinner

In Memory of Lucretia Skinner

In Memory of Bernice Meadows

Gary & Dayna Chumley

Over and Above Offering

In Memory of Lucretia Skinner

Bill & Martha Jean Lanford

Ted & Susan Culbreath

Jeff & Sandra Hix

In Memory of Tony Skinner

Bill & Martha Jean Lanford

Ted & Susan Culbreath

Jeff & Sandra Hix

In Memory of Dot Cox

Bill & Martha Jean Lanford

Jane Turner

Bob & Gail Hix

In Memory of Bernice Meadows

Jeff & Sandra Hix

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

In Memory of Lucretia Skinner

In Memory of Tony Skinner

Anne Williams

In Memory of Dot Cox

Walter & Linda GarrettI

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Feb. 6

Nursery 5

Children 18

Youth 20

Adults 108

Total Attendance 151

BUDGET February 6 2011

Needs $ 8,143.90 $48,863.40

Offering $ 9,389.10 $46,896.60

Over/(Under) $ 1,245.20 ($ 1,966.80)

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Over and Above Offering $ 441.00

Lottie Moon Offering $ 30.00

World Changers $ 40.00

Youth Ministry $ 150.00

Element Church (SC Baptist Conv) $ 1,500.00

Budget Designated Offerings $ 151.00

Total Designated $ 2,312.00

TOTAL $11,701.10

SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCHEON

Wednesday, February 9

11:00 am until 1:00 pm

First Baptist Fellowship Hall

Tickets are $6.00 and may be purchased from Lisa Abercrombie, Richard McAbee, Andrew Shull or the church office. Helping Hands will be able to receive “matching funds” through this fund raiser so all help is appreciated. Proceeds will be used to help those who are in need in the Woodruff Community.

IN THE NAME OF JEHOVAH

A Special DVD Study:

Understanding Jehovah’s Witnesses

Sunday, February 20 * 6:00 pm

The study, from our North American Mission Board, will present a clear picture of what Jehovah’s Witnesses believe and will give practical strategies for presenting the gospel to them. You will get answers to your questions concerning this controversial American-made religion. Join us and bring your family and friends.

Planning Meeting for a

MEN'S OUTDOOR

SPORTSMEN'S FELLOWSHIP

Monday, February 21 * 6:00 pm

Prayer Meeting Room

We hope to plan an event that includes Archery, a Shooting Range, Skeet, Horseshoes and Dinner. Bring your ideas and calendars. Please come and help plan an event for us all to enjoy and remember!

FCA BREAKFAST

February 23 * 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. West End Baptist Church will be providing the food. Rev. Bill Thomason will be speaking.

COMMUNITY MEN’S BREAKFAST

Saturday, February 26 * 8:00 am

First Baptist Church

Join us for great food & fellowship as the men of our community gather for prayer & inspiration. Rev. Elijah Ray will be our speaker. Contact Mike Elliott if you would like to help cook.

MEMORIAL SERVICE MEAL

Sunday, February 27 * 12:15 pm

Our church will be serving lunch to the families of those in our fellowship who have died this past year. If you would like to help, please contact the church office.

SHOW AND TELL

Sunday, February 27 * 6:00 pm

Join us for this creative service of worship as wonderful spiritual truths are communicated through stories, object lessons and puppets. Contact our pastor if you have a story/object lesson you would like to share.

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, March 2 * 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

NORTH AMERICAN

MISSIONS EMPHASIS

Sunday, March 6 * 6:00 pm

This year’s theme is “Start Here.” Join with us as our mission groups lead us to discover how we can be part of what God is doing right here.

BECOMING A CONTAGIOUS CHRISTIAN

Communicating Your Faith in a Style That Fits You

A Six Week Study Beginning Sunday Night, Mar. 13

Evangelism doesn’t have to be frustrating or intimidating. In fact, effectively communicating our faith in Christ can be the most natural thing in the world. Join us for this powerful study designed by Mark Mittelberg, Lee Strobel and Bill Hybels.

WOODRUFF COMMUNITY

CLOTHES CLOSET

During the month of May, our church is staffing the Woodruff Community Clothes Closet on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. If you or your class would like to help, please contact the church office.

Used Cards for

ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

Sandy Clark is collecting the front of used cards for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Cards are needed by Sunday, February 13. Bring your cards to the church office. Thanks!

ARE WE THERE YET?

Please prayerfully consider your gift to the Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions.

Goal: $ 5,000.00 * Received: $ 4,312.13

OVER AND ABOVE

Kitchen and Fellowship Hall Renovation

Fund Balance: $ 12,892.62

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

THANK YOU!

Thank you for your donation and for remembering those locally who are hungry and in need. As we should love our neighbors as we love ourselves, you have shown your neighborly love by sending much needed food and service to your neighbors in need and I thank you on their behalf. Thanks again for loving and sharing. Jane McQueen, President, Mobile Meals

Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers. I am better with each passing day. Surgeries are over and I’m now starting progressive physical therapy for some months to come. Thank you again and your prayers are appreciated. Allen Westmoreland

Dear Friends in Christ, Thank you for the continued prayers you have for me. The cards and calls of concern have been so up-lifting. The prayers are being answered and soon I‘ll be healed. Choosing First Baptist of Woodruff as our church home was the right decision. Eleanor Ashe

Dear Church Family, Thank you for the cards, phone calls and prayers on my behalf while I recuperated from knee surgery. I love my church and every member. Dayna Chumley

I want to thank the Church Family for all the prayers, cards, visits and phone calls during my recent recovery from knee surgery.  Ronnie Henson

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9

11:00 am Helping Hands Soup and Salad Luncheon – F. H.

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, FEBRUARY 10

6:30 pm Chess Club

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12

6:00 pm Boy Scouts Blue / Gold Banquet – Fellowship Hall

6:00 pm Element Church Service – Sanctuary

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13

9:00 am Handbell Choir Rehearsal

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Worship Service

6:00 pm Valentine Banquet – Fellowship Hall

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

10:00 am Tiny Tots and Tunes

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16

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, FEBRUARY 17

6:30 pm Chess Club

7:00 pm Healing Heart Grief Support Group

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18

6:00 pm Element Church Fellowship – Movie Night

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19

6:00 pm Element Church Service – Fellowship Hall

SHARING THE MINISTRY

February 13

Greeters: R Rhodes, S Rogers (f)

K Reynolds (o), W Garrett (p)

Counting Team: J Lanford, S & P Scott

Outreach Notes: L Morgan

Children’s Worship: M Workman, R Wilson, C McTeer

Nursery: K Simpkins, H Smith

Welcome Center: J Granger, J Harrill

B P Screening: B Powell Sound: S Rogers

Ushers: C Hughes, T Caldwell (f)

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

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, February 9 * 5:15 pm

Chicken Nuggets, Creamed Potatoes, Green Beans,

Cookies, Tea Cost: $2.00

CHURCH-WIDE BIBLE STUDY

Each Wednesday Night * 6:30 pm

Join us as we study God’s Word.