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 9, 2011

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

Confident Living in Difficult Times

READY FOR ACTION

1 Peter 1:13-2:1

Morning Worship Service

A KERNEL OF WHEAT

John 12:23-36

Evening Worship Service

BECOMING A CONTAGIOUS CHRISTIAN

March Church Conference

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Kristin Lanford, 3-13 Trey Richards, 3-13

Ken Robertson, 3-14 Keith Weaver, 3-15

Adam Hix, 3-15 Christopher Blanton, 3-16

Steven Teague, 3-16 Jimmy Godfrey, 3-16

Ronnie Godfrey, 3-18 Kaleb Murphy, 3-18

Johnny Osborne, 3-19

CONGRATULATIONS!

We celebrate with Jay and Nikki Lindsey in the birth of their daughter, Jordyn Kate Lindsey. Jordyn was born on March 5. She is the granddaughter of Bob Hames and Phyllis Hames & the great granddaughter of Kate Hames and the late Jake Hames.

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We express our love and prayerful support to

Ann Henson and family in the death of her aunt & uncle,

Alton & Bobbie Manly.

ASH WEDNESDAY

COMMUNITY WORSHIP SERVICE

This Wednesday, March 9 * 7:00 pm

First Presbyterian Church

Bring your friends to this special service as we focus on what it means to die to self & live for God. Activities will be held at First Baptist on an adjusted schedule. Parents are asked to pick up their children at 6:40 pm.

5:15 pm Fellowship Supper

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

6:10 pm M. Friends, GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers

6:40 pm Mission Groups Dismiss

7:00 pm Worship Service at First Presbyterian Church

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 7  – Friendship Class May 21 – ?

                  May 14 – ? May 28 – ?

BECOMING A CONTAGIOUS CHRISTIAN

Communicating Your Faith in a Style That Fits You

A Six Week Study Beginning This Sunday, March 13

Church Sanctuary * 6:00 pm

God wants to use you to impact the spiritual lives of your friends and family. Learn to naturally and effectively communicate your faith to people you know. This powerful study designed by Mark Mittelberg, Lee Strobel and Bill Hybels will help you: discover your own natural evangelism style, develop a contagious Christian character, build spiritually strategic relationships, learn to direct conversations toward matters of faith, and share biblical truths in everyday language. It’s an adventure you won’t want to miss!

START HERE!

Reaching North America begins with You!

When we think about reaching North America with the gospel, it can seem like an overwhelming task. In the U. S. and Canada more than 258 million people do not have a relationship with Jesus Christ. Where do you start? It begins when we allow God to work in our own hearts. He can give us a passion for the lost and a desire to bring others to faith in Jesus Christ. He will align our hearts with His as we seek to be part of what He is doing. Please pray for our missionaries and give generously to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering.

GOAL: $ 3,000.00 RECEIVED: $ 526.00

OVER AND ABOVE

Kitchen and Fellowship Hall Renovation

Fund Balance: $ 13,309.71

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE March 6

Nursery 6

Children 18

Youth 20

Adults 99

Total Attendance 143

BUDGET March 6 2011

Needs $ 8,143.90 $ 81,439.00

Offering $  11,534.40 $ 78,611.11

Over/(Under) $ 3,390.50 ($ 2,827.89)

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Over & Above $ 53.00

Helping Hands Food Pantry $ 100.00

World Changers $ 31.00

Summer Youth Retreat $ 180.00

NAC Convention $ 46.00

Annie Armstrong $ 526.00

Capital Needs $ 200.00

Budget Designated Offerings $ 66.00

Total Designated $ 1,202.00

TOTAL $ 12,736.40

NAC PARENT MEETING

Next Wednesday, March 16 * 6:30 pm

There will be a special meeting next Wednesday in the Youth Room for the girls attending the National Acteens Convention this summer and their parents.

STUDENT IMPACT

Next Sunday, March 20 * 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Cost – FREE ADMISSION

We will meet here at FBC at 6:00 pm. We will travel to Cedar Shoals Baptist Church to hear Dave Edwards and enjoy praise and worship with other youth groups in our community. Parents can pick you up at 9:15 pm at FBC.

WORSHIP AT MONTROSE

Monday, March 21 * 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!

Spartanburg County Baptist Network

SENIOR ADULT SPRING LUNCHEON

Tuesday, March 22 * 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

First Baptist Church, Spartanburg

Music Program by Sal & Claudia Barone

Come and receive a blessing through their inspirational music!

Bring a covered dish to share.

FCA BREAKFAST

March 23 * 7:00 am * First Baptist Church

The Woodruff High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet for breakfast & a worship rally. All high school youth are invited & encouraged to take part.

TEAM IMPACT

Community Evangelistic Services * March 23-25

District Four Activities Center

Come & hear testimonies & see amazing feats of strength. The 1^st service will take the place of our regular activities on Wednesday, March 23. Volunteers are needed to serve with others in the community on the following teams: Prayer, Set Up, Altar Response, Follow Up, Usher, Parking Area. Call the church office for more information & to sign up to help.

WILL YOU ANSWER THE CALL?

Evangelism Response Center Training

Thursday, March 24 * 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Spartanburg County Baptist Network Office

Would you be willing to share with someone over the telephone how to become a Christian or how to grow in their walk with Christ? The Evangelism Response Center is a ministry of our North American Mission Board. Contact our church office if you would like to take part in this training opportunity.

Church-Wide

COVERED DISH LUNCHEON

In Honor of Our Senior Adults

Sunday, April 3 * After the Morning Service

We are so thankful for our Senior Adults and for the way that they live their testimonies. Join with us as we celebrate God’s grace and as we join together in a great time of food and fellowship. Senior Adults do not need to bring a covered-dish (unless you enjoy cooking and have something you want to prepare.) Other adults are asked to bring a little extra as we celebrate together.

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

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.

Hosts & Hostesses: Tommy & Jo Anne Westmoreland,

Mary Dell Scott, Peggy Clark

Devotional: Gail Hix

SOUP KITCHEN MEAL & PROGRAM

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.

First Baptist Woodruff

BAPTIST 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.

CHURCH NOMINATING COMMITTEE

If you would be willing to serve on the 2011 Church Nominating Committee, please let our pastor know before or during the Church Conference this Sunday night. Many hands make light work.

FIRST BAPTIST STUDENT T-SHIRTS

New shirts are available. See Kelly Smith to purchase your shirt ($10.00). They are maroon with white lettering, & have a cross & our church name on the front. On the back it reads:

S.T.A.F.F.

Students Taking Action for Faith

Don’t just talk about love, put your love into action.

1 John 3:18.

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

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

BEGINS THIS SUNDAY!

Set your clocks ahead

1 hour on Saturday.

CHURCH-WIDE BIBLE STUDY

Next Wednesday Night, March 16 * 6:30 pm

Our text will be John 4 -

The Story of Jesus and the Woman at the Well.

N. A. C. COIN BANKS

The Acteens are collecting loose change for their trip to the National Acteens Convention. Coin cans are in each Sunday School class. See Kelly Smith if you would be willing to take a can home and fill it.

THANK YOU!

Dear prayer partners, Thank you for your prayers and the way you have of making happy occasions from even the most ordinary of days.

Ron Allen and the congregation of Victory Baptist Church

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 – ASH WEDNESDAY

5:15 pm Fellowship Supper

5:30 pm Grounds Committee Meeting – Library

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

6:10 pm Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers

6:40 pm Mission Groups Dismiss

7:00 pm Ash Wednesday Worship Service

at First Presbyterian Church

THURSDAY, MARCH 10

6:30 pm Chess Club

SATURDAY, MARCH 12

6:00 pm Element Church Service – Fellowship Hall

SUNDAY, MARCH 13 - DAYLIGHT SAVING BEGINS

9:00 am Handbell Choir Rehearsal

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Worship Service

6:00 pm Study – Becoming a Contagious Christian

7:00 pm Church Conference

TUESDAY, MARCH 15

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

10:00 am Tiny Tots and Tunes

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 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, Challengers

NAC Parent & Acteen Meeting

THURSDAY, MARCH 17

6:30 pm Chess Club

7:00 pm Healing Heart Grief Support Group

SATURDAY, MARCH 19

6:00 pm Element Church Service – Fellowship Hall

SHARING THE MINISTRY

March 13

Greeters: B Abercrombie, R Smith (f)

J Lanford (o), D Bailey (p)

Counting Team: Z Orias, D J & E O’Hara

Children’s Worship: W Lawson, J Weaver

Nursery: M Workman, K Abercrombie

pm: T J McAbee, P Scott

Welcome Center: J Granger, J Harrill

B P Screening: J Howard Sound: Z Orias O Notes: K Soza

Ushers: C Hughes, T Caldwell (f)

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

pm: R Majeska, P Wood

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, March 9 * 5:15 pm

Chicken Nuggets, Creamed Potatoes, Green Beans,

Cookies, Tea Cost: $2.00

MARCH CHURCH CONFERENCE

This Sun., March 13 * After the Evening Service

If your group or committee would like to be included in the printed reports, please turn your information in before this Wednesday, March 9.