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 26, 2011

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

Roads Less Traveled

A LIFESTYLE OF MEDITATION

Psalms 1:1-3; 119:11-16; Mark 1:35.39

Worship Service

THE MARKS OF CHRIST

Galatians 6:17

Soup and Sandwich Luncheon

January Bible Study

TRUTH ABOUT GRACE

Studies in Galatians: Galatians 6

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Randy Carpenter, 1-30 Nathan Rogers, 1-31

Laura Simpkins, 1-31 Joshua Philbeck, 1-31

Barbara Casey, 2-2 Lee Watson, 2-3

Tyler Mason, 2-3 Bobby Blanton, 2-5

Adam Rogers, 2-5

SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCHEON

This Sunday, Jan. 30 * After the Morning Service

Join us for great food and fellowship. Donations will help our youth and adults serve with World Changers in Nashville, Tennessee this summer.

2010 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS

Contribution Statements are ready to be picked up in Sunday School or you may stop by the church office. May you know God’s rich blessings as you worship Him through giving.

ARE WE THERE YET?

For the first time in history, we can identify the people groups that remain untouched by the Gospel. We can get there in our generation – if we are obedient. Please prayerfully consider your gift to the Lottie Moon Offering for International Missions.

Goal: $ 5,000.00 * Received: $ 4,242.13

2011 FLOWER CALENDAR

Call or come by the church office to reserve the Sunday you would like to put flowers in the sanctuary in 2011.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Cards are available in the pews, foyers, and Sunday School boxes to write down requests for prayer. There is a place to check if you would like the request included on our printed weekly prayer sheet and if you would like our prayer groups to send cards of encouragement.

JANUARY

BIBLE STUDY

Sunday Nights in January

Fellowship Hall

TRUTH ABOUT GRACE!

A Study of Paul’s Letter to the Galatians

Hot Chocolate, Tea, Cider and Coffee Provided!

All are Welcome!

OVER AND ABOVE

Kitchen and Fellowship Hall Renovation

Fund Balance: $ 12,271.62

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

For the Work of the Church

In Memory of Lucretia Skinner

Ken & Carolyn Schlock

John Skinner

George & Julia Skinner

Gary & Linda Dye

Living Water SS Class -

First Baptist Church, Rock Hill

In Memory of Tony Skinner

Ken & Carolyn Schlock

In Memory of Dr. Jane Davisson

Ken & Carolyn Schlock

Over and Above Offering

In Memory of Lucretia Skinner

Mark & Kathy Soza

Bill & Sheba Scott

In Memory of Tony Skinner

Bill & Sheba Scott

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

In Memory of Tony Skinner

Mark & Kathy Soza

In Memory of Lucretia Skinner

Gleaners SS Class

Genia Sumner & Family

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Jan. 23

Nursery 3

Children 16

Youth 12

Adults 101

Total Attendance 132

BUDGET January 23 2011

Needs $ 8,143.90 $32,575.60

Offering $ 6,368.80 $30,850.90

Over/(Under) ($ 1,775.10) ($ 1,724.70)

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Over and Above Offering $ 150.00

Lottie Moon Offering $ 225.00

Youth Retreat $ 908.00

Budget Designated Offerings $ 227.50

Total Designated $ 1,510.50

TOTAL $ 7,879.30

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, February 2 * 11:45 am

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

Program Guest: Dr. Rudy Mancke

MEN’S MINISTRY CONFERENCE

Salt & Light: “I Am Not Ashamed!”

February 4 - 5 * White Oak Conference Center

A group from our church will be going for the day on Saturday. Registration is $45.00 (materials & lunch.) Contact the church office if you would like to register.

LET’S GO TO THE CIRCUS!

Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus

Saturday, February 5 * 11:00 am

Tickets are $20 each and are for the lower level seating. See Kelly Smith to purchase tickets or for more details. There are a limited number of tickets available.

SOUP-ER BOWL SUNDAY

Sunday, February 6

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

SUPER BOWL FELLOWSHIP

Sunday, February 6 * 5:00 pm * Fellowship Hall

Join us for food, fellowship & inspiration. Vegetable trays, dip, and drinks 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.

Church Family

VALENTINE BANQUET

Sunday, February 13 * 6:00 pm

Join us for great food, fellowship & entertainment. Donations beyond the cost of the meal will go toward helping our girls attend the National Acteens Convention this summer. Mark your calendars and plan to take part.

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.

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.

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.

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, March 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.

ELEMENT CHURCH

Element Church will have services in the Fellowship Hall beginning this Saturday at 6:00 pm. Pray for this new work as they seek to reach the un-churched of our community.

TINY TOTS AND TUNES

Each Tuesday * 10:00 am

Tiny Tots and Tunes, is a parent-child interactive music activity for 18 month olds to 3 year olds. See Marcia Ward for more information.

CHESS CLUB

Each Thursday * 6:30 pm

Come and learn to play or just enjoy some healthy competition. See Phil Wood for more information.

HEALING HEART

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

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

The group is open to all who have suffered a loss. Contact Peggy Gilliland for more information.

PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday Morning * 7:00 – 7:30 am

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

SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCHEON

Wednesday, February 9 * 11:00 am until 1:00 pm

First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

Tickets ($6.00) 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.

CREATIVE ARTS

EVANGELISM TRAINING

Saturday, February 19 * 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Spartanburg County Baptist Network Office

Learn to share the gospel through face painting and creating balloon animals. Sign up in our church office before Friday, February 4, if you can take part.

THANK YOU!

We can not begin to express our heartfelt thanks for all the calls, visits, prayers, food and most of all the loving support from all at First Baptist during these hard days of Tony’s illness and death. Please know we love each of you. Please continue to pray for us as we adjust to our loss.

God Bless, Kathy, Scott & Joni Skinner

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26

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, JANUARY 27

6:30 pm Chess Club

SATURDAY, JANUARY 29

6:00 pm Element Church Service – Fellowship Hall

SUNDAY, JANUARY 30

9:00 am Handbell Choir Rehearsal

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Worship Service

12:00 pm Soup and Sandwich Luncheon

6:00 pm January Bible Study – Fellowship Hall

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

10:00 am Tiny Tots and Tunes

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2

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,

Adult Choir Rehearsal, Mission Friends,

GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3

6:30 pm Chess Club

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5

9:00 am Depart for the Circus

6:00 pm Element Church Service – Fellowship Hall

SHARING THE MINISTRY

January 30

Greeters: M Smith, R Smith (f)

B Abercrombie (o), T Culbreath (p)

Counting Team: D Bailey, R & A Henson

Outreach Notes: R Leake B P Screening: J Bowie

Children’s Worship: W Lawson, C Reynolds, B Bailey

Nursery: C Reynolds pm: D Hembree, K Simpkins

Welcome Center: L Burdette, J Granger, J McFerrin

Sound: J Young

Ushers: S Stribling, H Woodfin(f)

C Walker (o) B Hix (p)

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, January 26 * 5:15 pm

Pizza, Corn, Cookies, Tea Cost: $2.00

CHURCH-WIDE BIBLE STUDY

Each Wednesday Night * 6:30 pm

Join us as we study God’s Word.

F. R. E. E. D.

12 Step Christian Support Group for Addictions

Tuesdays * 6:30 pm * Woodruff Church of God

Contact Jeanne Nemitz, 476-2819 for information.