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 16, 2008

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C. Andrew Shull, Pastor

Kelly R. Smith, Youth & Children’s Director                                      Robert L. Blanton, Jr., Music Director

Debra J. Fortner, Secretary                                                                                               Kay M. Young, Pianist

James R. Skinner, Custodian                                                                               Thomasene Owensby, Organist

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

EXPLORING PERSEVERANCE

Genesis 26:1-3, 6, 12-22

Morning Worship Service

Celebration of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper

SIGNS OF GRACE Exodus 12

Evening Worship Service

THE CASE FOR CHRIST

With Lee Strobel

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Shane, Tanya, & Madison Jacobi

153 Bridwell Road

Woodruff, SC 29388

Deacon: Lynn Harrill

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and prayerful support to:

Sandy Clark and family in the death of

her mother, Blanche Blackford;

Hannah & Lillie Kelly and family in the death

of their aunt, Jeannine Smoak.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                    Caleb Weathers, 4-21 Matthew Orias, 4-23

                    Lee Hill, 4-21 Tracy Lanford, 4-24

                    Perry Ouzts, 4-22 Jerry Cooper, 4-25

                    Andrew Shull, 4-23 Jessica Turner, 4-25

                    Amanda Anderson, 4-23 Levi Brown, 4-25

Spartanburg County Baptist Network

25^TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Sunday, May 4 * 6:00 pm

Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Be part of this time of celebration & worship as the churches of our network come together. News Anchor Tom Crabtree will serve as host. Dr. Frank Page, President of the Southern Baptist Convention, will be preaching. Call the church office to reserve a seat on the church bus.

ANNIE ARMSTRONG OFFERING

Goal: $3,750.00 * Received: $4,322.85

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

For Sanctuary Heating and Air

Over and Above Fund Balance: $17,913.28

A PLACE TO GROW AND BELONG!

Join us this Sunday for Bible Study! There is a small group for everyone. Stop by the Welcome Center if you need help knowing which class would best meet your needs.

Following the Lord

in Believer’s Baptism

MADISON FAITH JACOBI

MAKIRA TAGAN WEAVER

April 20, 2008

THE CASE FOR CHRIST

This Sunday, April 20 * 6:00 pm

When investigative journalist Lee Strobel set out on a journey to disprove the claims of Christ, he instead uncovered something wonderful... a life-changing faith. Join us and invite friends who have questions about Christianity for the film presentation of the best-selling book, The Case for Christ.

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

For the Work of the Church

In Memory of Mae Craig

Altonia Skinner

Over & Above Offering

In Memory of Obera Young

In Memory of Carolyn McAbee

Emily Harrison

In Memory of Mae Craig

In Memory of Cornelia Leopard

Tommy & JoAnne Westmoreland

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE April 13

Preschool 4

Children 24

Youth 18

Adults 111

Total Attendance 157

BUDGET April 13 2008

Needs $ 8,280.00 $124,200.00

Offering $ 5,900.15 $112,723.11

Over/(Under) ($ 2,379.85) ($ 11,476.89)

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Over and Above Offering $ 234.00

Annie Armstrong Offering $ 20.00

Designated Offering $ 363.00

Total Designated $ 617.00

TOTAL $ 6,517.15

NEIGHBORHOOD WORK DAY

Next Saturday, April 26 * 8:00 am – 12:30 pm

We will meet at the church and divide into teams to do yard work and other household tasks for those in our church and community who need some assistance. We will conclude with lunch together at the church. Please sign up in advance if you will be able to take part so we will have an idea how many projects we can take on.

POWER PLAY

Presented by The Young Musicians

Next Sunday, April 27 * 6:00 pm

Join us as the children present the truths of God’s word through music and drama. Power Play tells the story of a young hockey team as they learn to trust God even in difficult circumstances.

SENIOR ADULT DAY LUNCHEON

Sunday, May 4

All Senior Adults are invited to a special luncheon that will be prepared in your honor. Simply let us know if you are coming so that we will know how much food to prepare. Please sign up through your Sunday School Class or call the Church Office. We look forward to a great time together.

GRADUATE RECOGNITION

We are preparing for Graduate Recognition Day on Sunday, May 25. If you know of someone who could be included in this service, please contact the church office.

MID-WEEK SERVICE

This Wednesday, April 16 * 6:30 pm

We will be studying Psalm 87!

CREATIVE ARTS MINISTRY

Children & Youth * This Sunday * 5:00 pm

Join us in the Youth Room each Sunday afternoon for fun with Sign Language, Puppets, Drama, and Interpretive Movement.

YOUTH GIRLS ENSEMBLE

This Sunday, April 20 * 5:00 pm

Youth that are interested in singing for the worship services are invited to come be part of this group. Marcia Ward will serve as the director. This will take place as part of the Creative Arts Ministry offered each Sunday afternoon.

GOD’S SHIELD OF PROTECTION

Peggy Joyce Ruth has written a devotional book and an accompanying workbook based on Psalm 91 for our troops, their families and for anyone who is in harm’s way. Please see Tommy or Lynne Morgan or contact the church office if you would like copies.

SOLDIER CARE BOXES

Items needed: Batteries (AA & AAA), Beef Jerky, Gallon Zip Lock Bags, Kool-Aid Singles, Cereal Bars/Granola Bars, Chewing Gum, Pocket Size Hand Wipes, Air Fresheners (no sprays), Funds for Shipping. Items will be shipped in June so that the soldiers can receive them the week of July 4^th. A collection box has been placed across from the Welcome Center.

DO YOU NEED A RIDE?

If you need transportation to the worship services or activities at the church, please call Bob Hix, Linda Rhodes or the church office.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Outrigger Island: Living God’s Unshakeable Truth

June 9 - 13 * 9:00 am – 12:00 pm * Age 3 – Grade 5

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

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, May 7 * 11:45 am

Our May program guest is Tom Crabtree from WSPA News 7. Join us for a great time of food, fellowship, and entertainment.

2^ND ANNUAL LADIES CONFERENCE

Saturday, May 3 * Brunch * 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Selma Baptist Church * Speaker: Kyla Rowland

Sign up through our church office before April 25.

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

Thursday, May 1

PRAYER! AMERICA’S STRENGTH & SHIELD

The LORD is my strength and my shield;

my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Psalm 28:7

CALLED CONFERENCE REPORT

At the Called Conference this past Sunday night, the church voted to approve a bid to remove the excess dirt, install fabric, plant Abelia Kaleidoscope & Blue Liriope, & install pine bark mulch in the islands in the back parking lot. Randy Rhodes will be doing this work. The church also voted to approve a bid to remove overgrown shrubbery from the front of the church. The Grounds Committee hopes to have a plan for new shrubbery in place in time for planting season this fall. The church also voted to accept a bid from Donnie Vinson Guttering to replace the gutters and downspouts around the church and to add guttering to the fellowship hall building. Bids for new blinds, painting of the Prayer Meeting Hallway, and the Garage were put on hold until our funds can be built back up.

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

THE ENCOURAGER

If you are not receiving a newsletter and would like to start receiving one each week, please call our church office, 476-8171. Every Tuesday the newsletter is added to our church web site – www.woodruff1st.org.

SUNDAY NIGHT NURSERY

Beginning this Sunday night, we will be offering a nursery to assist parents with small children. Great things are happening on Sunday night and we want our young parents to have the opportunity to take part. Special thanks to Nancy Skinner, and Jim & Judy Davidson for coordinating these efforts.

American Cancer Society’s

RELAY FOR LIFE

The Woodruff Relay for Life is June 6-7. If you are interested in being part of a team from our church, please contact Lynne Morgan, Tammy Sumner or the church office.

PRAYER MEETING

We meet for prayer each Tuesday morning from

7:00 – 7:30 am. All are welcome!

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16

Life Walk - 1 Chronicles 10-16

5:15 pm Fellowship Supper

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

6:30 pm Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers

Adult Choir, Mid-Week Service – Psalm 87

THURSDAY, APRIL 17

Life Walk – 1 Chronicles 17-21

7:00 pm Healing Heart Grief Support Group

FRIDAY, APRIL 18

Life Walk - 1 Chronicles 22-27

SATURDAY, APRIL 19

Life Walk – 1 Chronicles 28-29

SUNDAY, APRIL 20

9:00 am Handbell Practice

9:45 am Bible Study for All Ages

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

5:00 pm Creative Arts Ministry & Youth Girls Ensemble

6:00 pm Evening Worship Service – The Case for Christ

MONDAY, APRIL 21

Life Walk – 2 Chronicles 1-5

10:00 am Martha Lewis Mission Group

TUESDAY, APRIL 22

Life Walk – 2 Chronicles 6-9

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23

Life Walk - 2 Chronicles 10-12

5:15 pm Fellowship Supper

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

6:30 pm Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers

Adult Choir, Mid-Week Service

THURSDAY, APRIL 24

Life Walk – 2 Chronicles 13-16

FRIDAY, APRIL 25

Life Walk - 2 Chronicles 17-20

SATURDAY, APRIL 26

Life Walk – 2 Chronicles 21-25

8:00 am Neighborhood Work Day

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, April 20

Greeters: S Scott, C Walker (f) M Elliott (o) L Harrill (p)

Counting Team: C Simpkins, Jr, J Bowie, K Brown

Sound Booth: S Rogers

Nursery: S Stribling, J Skinner pm – J & J Davidson

B P Screening: - J Bowie

Ushers:

T Horsley, J Lanford (f), J McAbee (o), B Lanford (p)

pm – R Rhodes, R McAbee

Welcome Center: R & K Smith

Children’s Worship: L Orias, J Turner, S Hix

Outreach Notes – J Davidson

Outreach Packets – K Simpkins

Outreach Calls – K Fowler

Outreach Visits – J & J Davidson

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, April 16

Hamburgers, Chips, Cookies, Tea Cost: $1.50