THE  ENCOURAGER                    “…to prepare all God’s people for the work of Christian Service to build up the body of Christ.”                    www.woodruff1st.org

 

First Baptist Church * Woodruff, South Carolina

April 11, 2007

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PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

HUMBLE SERVICE!

John 13:1-17

Morning Service

YOUTH SUNDAY

Pray for our Youth as they lead in Worship

Evening Service

Community Celebration Service

TEAM IMPACT

 

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Jill Langdon, 4-15                         Reagan Brook Horn, 4-18

Jon Langdon, 4-15                        Grant Foster, 4-19

Carolyn Osborne, 4-15                 Noelle Suggs, 4-19

Betty Simpkins, 4-15                     Lee Hill, 4-21

Myra Wood, 4-16                          Charlie Ramey, 4-21

Jonathan Cooper, 4-18                 Caleb Weathers, 4-21

 

TEAM IMPACT

Community Evangelistic Services

This Wednesday - Friday * April 11-13

Woodruff High School * 6:30 pm

Team Impact has learned that if you can get a person's attention-they will listen to what you have to say.  And they have found a way to get people's attention. The unique style of ministry uses the gifts of elite athletes performing feats of strength that demand attention.  The appeal is nearly irresistible, especially for those who would normally never attend church. While the method may be different, the message remains the same - Salvation through grace, through faith in Jesus Christ.  We are looking for God to do great things!  Contact the church office if you can serve as an usher or counselor.  Our regular Wednesday night services and activities will not be held on April 11 so that we can be part of the events at Woodruff High School.  Join in these efforts as we seek to reach the lost in our community.

 

COMMUNITY CELEBRATION SERVICE

This Sunday, April 15 * 6:30 pm * First Baptist Church

We will be the host church for this time of celebration and thanksgiving for what God will do during the Team Impact services.  We look forward to this great time with the other churches of our community.

 

SERVICE WITH NEW LIFE

Sunday, April 22 * 6:00 pm * First Baptist Church

Join with us as we host our friends from the New Life Baptist Church for this Evening Worship Service.  Reverend Steve Ramey will be preaching.

 

YOUTH SUNDAY

This Sunday, April 15

We are so grateful for our young people!  Please pray for them as they prepare to lead the worship service.  Everyone in grades 6 – 12 is invited to take part in our Youth Sunday Choir.  Please meet in the choir room this Sunday morning at 10:45 am.

 

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

“I believe something extra-ordinary is possible!”

Project #5 – Back Parking Lot Construction

Estimated Cost:  $ 254,661.75

Fund Balance:   $ 77,635.83

 

Answer His Call! Tell His Story!

CHANGE YOUR WORLD!

The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

goes to support missionaries throughout North America!

Church Goal:  $3,600.00 * Received to Date:  $3,001.46

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

 

In Memory of Willie Mae Roper

Nelle Waddell

 

Over & Above Offering

 

In Honor of Joanne Waddell’s Birthday

                              John Cannon                Harley Brown

                              Donna Hembree           Molly Grayson Lawson

                              Scott Lawson                Garrett Lloyd

                             Graham Lawson            Rob Stone

                             Carolyn Osborne           Rhea Wilson

                             Jonathan Blanton          Christopher Blanton

                             Jonathan Cooper           Christina Green

                             Dillon Stone                    David Yarbray

 

In Memory of Horsefly and Mary Westmoreland

Tommy and Jo Anne Westmoreland

 

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING:

Sunday School Attendance for April 8

Preschool                           11

Children                             28

Youth                                 21

Adults                                110

Total Attendance              170

BUDGET                   April 8                   2007

  Needs                     $   7,969.00         $ 111,566.00

  Offering                 $   7,786.40         $ 108,686.18

 Over/(Under)         ($      182.60)      ($      2,879.82)

DESIGNATED FUNDS                 

Community Easter Sunrise Offering for Helping Hands

                                                                                  $       91.00

 Over and Above Offering                                        $     555.28

 Annie Armstrong Offering                                       $       66.00

 Designated Offerings                                               $     327.38

 Total Designated                                                      $  1,039.66

TOTAL                                         $ 8,826.06

 

MEN’S MINISTRY PROJECT

A group of men from our church plan to go to Camp McCall April 20 & 21 to help make repairs for the camping season.  If you would like to be part of this group, please contact Tony Brown, 877-1355.  There will be a brief meeting this Sunday, April 15, for those who are taking part.  Please meet at the organ side of the sanctuary after the morning worship service.

 

GRADUATE RECOGNITION

We are preparing for Graduate Recognition Day on Sunday, May 20.  If you know of someone who could be included in this service, please contact the church office.

 

12^TH Annual

W. Ray Miller Memorial Golf Tournament for

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Thursday, April 26 * Three Pines Golf Course

Registration forms are available in the church office.

 

MID-WEEK SERVICE

Next Wednesday, April 18 * 6:30 pm

Join with us as we continue our study of The Book of Esther.  Our Mid-Week Service will not be held this Wednesday, April 11, so that we can participate in the Community Evangelistic Services at Woodruff High School

 

TUESDAY MORNING PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday, 7:00 – 7:30 am * All are welcome!

 

American Cancer Society

RELAY FOR LIFE

Would you like to help raise funds to fight cancer?  Information packets are available in the church office.  This year’s Relay will begin on June 8 and will be held at Woodruff Middle School.

 

Called Meeting

SC BAPTIST CONVENTION

Thursday, April 26 * 1:00 pm * Riverland Hills Baptist

The SC Baptist Convention has been called into session for the purpose of considering the nomination of Dr. James Austin as the new Executive Director-Treasurer.  Our church is allowed up to 25 messengers.  If you would like to serve as a messenger from our church please contact the church office.

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Game Day Central:  Where Heroes are Made

June 11 - 15 * 9:00 am – 12:00 pm * Age 3 – Grade 5

Parents please mark your calendars and get ready for an incredible week!  Contact Kris Simpkins or the church office if you would like to help in this year’s VBS.

 

PARKING LOT UPDATE

The work is underway!  The curbing and concrete walkways are in place.  Next will be fine grading, light installation, and preparations for the asphalt.  Please continue to pray for everyone who is involved in this project.  On Sundays, we encourage anyone who is able to do so to park at the High School so that our front parking spaces will be left for visitors, the elderly and the handicapped.

 

FOUR FOR HIM   IN CONCERT

Sunday, April 29 * 7:00 pm * Northside Baptist Church

We will worship with our friends from Northside Baptist as our First Baptist Quartet leads in worship.  Four For Him is made up of Bobby Blanton, Mike Elliott, Bob Howard, and John Ward.  The Northside congregation is planning to host a fellowship for us after the service.

 

THANKS FOR EASTER WEEKEND!

Great appreciation is expressed to all the committees and individuals who went over and above in their efforts with the Good Friday Service, Easter Egg Hunt, Sunrise Service, Sunrise Breakfast, Flowering Cross and Easter Celebration.  We pray that the Lord will continue to use this past weekend in a mighty way.

 

THE TRIVIA QUESTION

This week’s question:

How long has our steeple been leaking?

Last week’s question: 

In the front foyer of our church is a painting by Robert Wilson of our Lord Jesus Christ entitled, “Come Unto Me.”  How old is the painting?  The painting is now 20 years old.  It was given to our church on April 12, 1987  In memory of S. J. Workman by his wife, Ruth Workman, for the glory of our marvelous Savior, Jesus Christ.  The presentation of the painting was one of many wonderful events in 1987 commemorating the 200^th Anniversary of our church.

 

 

 

 

 

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11

  6:30 pm   Team Impact Service – Woodruff High School

THURSDAY, APRIL 12

  6:30 pm   Team Impact Service - Woodruff High School

FRIDAY, APRIL 13

  6:30 pm   Team Impact Service - Woodruff High School

SATURDAY, APRIL 14

  8:00 am   Depart for Super Girls Conference

SUNDAY, APRIL 15

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

  6:30 pm   Community Celebration Service

MONDAY, APRIL 16

  7:00 pm   Martha Lewis Mission Group

TUESDAY, APRIL 17

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18

  9:00 am   MOPS

  5:15 pm   Fellowship Supper

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

  6:30 pm   Mid-Week Service, Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s,

                  Acteens, Challengers, Adult Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, APRIL 19

  7:00 pm   Healing Heart Grief Support Group

FRIDAY, APRIL 20

                  Group leaves for Camp McCall

SATURDAY, APRIL 21

                  Work Day at Camp McCall

 

LOOKING AHEAD

May 6 – Senior Adult Day

May 13 – Mother’s Day

May 20 – Graduate Recognition Service

May 27 – Memorial Day Service

 

A PLACE TO GROW AND BELONG!

Join us this Sunday for Bible Study!  There is a small group for everybody.  Contact the church office or stop by the Welcome Center if you need help knowing which class would best meet your needs.

 

PROMISE KEEPERS

August 3-4 * Columbia, SC

Join with us for a great weekend men’s conference.  Registration is $79.00.  Contact the church office if you would like to go with the group from our church.

 

THANK YOU!

Dear Andrew, Ms. Kelly, & the WFBC Family, I want to thank all of you for the visits, cards, and prayers you all have given to me during my recovery.  You all mean so much to me and I thank God for my wonderful church family.  Please continue to pray for me as I go through my rehab. 

                                   With love and In Christ, Emma Hughes

 

 

 

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

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, April 15

Greeters

J Davidson, C Simpkins, Jr (f), B Howard (o), L Harrill (p)

                       Counting Team                         Sound Booth  

                   J Young, B & G Hix                      J Young

Ushers

K Schlock, S Stribling (f), M Green (o), D Bailey (p)

      Welcome Center                      Blood Pressure Screening

            T & L Morgan                                  L Turner

 

 

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER RESUMES

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18

Hot Dogs, Chips, Cookies, Tea   Cost $1.50