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 18, 2007

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God's blessings are incredible!  He takes our small efforts & multiplies them to abundance!

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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

LOVING OBEDIENCE

John 13:31 – 15:17

Morning Service

ABUNDANCE!

God not only blesses us, He fills us to overflowing!

Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44;

Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-15

Evening Service

SERVICE WITH NEW LIFE

Rev. Steve Ramey, Preaching

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

 Perry Ouzts, 4-22 Tracy Lanford, 4-24

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

                Amanda Anderson, 4-23 Jerry Cooper, 4-25

                Matthew Orias, 4-23 Courtney Craig, 4-28

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and prayerful support to

Bob Howard & Family in the death of his mother,

Dot Walker.

SERVICE WITH NEW LIFE

This 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.

ROTARY NIGHTS OF MUSIC

Our church will host the Spring Concerts for the bands and choruses of Spartanburg School District 4. Donations at the door will be collected by the Woodruff Rotary Club to provide scholarships for students. All are welcome!

WHS & WMS Band Concert

Monday, April 30 * 7:00 pm

WHS & WMS Chorus Concert

Thursday, May 3 * 7:00 pm

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, May 2 * 11:45 am

Join us for great food, fellowship, and inspiration!

Rev. Ryan Eklund will be our program guest.

COMMUNITY MEN’S BREAKFAST

Saturday, May 5 * Cornerstone Baptist * 8:00 am

Four for Him will be singing. A testimony will be given by the Sobeski family whose daughter Hannah fought a courageous fight against cancer. Ladies are welcome!

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

“I believe something extra-ordinary is possible!”

Project #5 – Back Parking Lot Construction

Estimated Cost: $ 254,661.75

Fund Balance: $ 78,263.83

PARKING LOT UPDATE

The work really looks great! The curbing and concrete walkways are in place. Fine grading is almost complete. Light installation and asphalt are next. 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.

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: $3,171.46

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Over & Above Offering

In Memory of Bud Kiser

John & Judy Kiser

James Rex Skinner

In Memory of Steve Stephens

James Rex Skinner

In Memory of John & Olive Stribling

Jan & Rex Skinner

Annie Armstrong Offering

In Honor of the Sound Committee

Randy & Linda Rhodes

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING:

Sunday School Attendance for April 15

Preschool 4

Children 27

Youth 24

Ext SS 5

Adults 94

Total Attendance 154

BUDGET April 15 2007

Needs $ 7,969.00 $ 119,535.00

Offering $ 6,380.06 $ 114,971.24

Over/(Under) ($ 1,588.94) ($ 4,563.76)

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Over and Above Offering $ 598.00

Annie Armstrong Offering $ 145.00

Designated Offerings $ 393.00

Total Designated $ 1,136.00

TOTAL $ 7,516.06

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.

MEN’S MINISTRY PROJECT

A group of men from our church plan to go to Camp McCall this Friday to help make repairs for the camping season. If you would like to be part of this group, please call the church office.

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

This Wednesday, April 18 * 6:30 pm

Join with us as we continue our study of

The Book of Esther.

TUESDAY MORNING PRAYER MEETING

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

American Cancer Society

RELAY FOR LIFE

If everyone in the church bought just 1 luminary bag for the Relay, it would make a fantastic contribution to the fight against cancer. Sign up sheets are in each Sunday School class and in the church office. This year’s Relay will be June 8-9 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.

SEASONED ADULT CELEBRATION

April 30 & May 1 * Cornerstone Baptist Church

11:30 am – Lunch * 12:15 pm – Service

Services will be led by John Lynch and J. N. McFadden

GREAT JOB YOUTH!

We were truly blessed by our young people as they led in worship this past Sunday. Please continue to pray for each of them as they face the struggles and the challenges of life with faith in Christ.

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.

EMERGENCY SHELTER TRAINING

Several years ago, our church committed to serve as a Red Cross Shelter in times of emergency. Training courses designed to help volunteers know how to help are being offered. Call Marge Woodruff, 706-7676, or the church office to enroll.

Shelter Operations

Thurs., May 3 * 1:00 – 4:30 pm * FBC, Boiling Springs

Monday, May 14 * 5:30 – 9:00 pm * Red Cross Office

Shelter Simulation

Thurs. May 24 * 6:00 – 9:00 pm * Red Cross Office

Thurs. May 31 * 1:00 – 4:00 pm * FBC, Boiling Springs

CEMETERY COMMITTEE MEETING

Saturday, April 28 * 11:00 am

We will meet at the Emma Gray side of our cemetery.

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.

COMMON DESTINY

Sunday, May 20 * 6:00 pm * First Baptist Church

We look forward to Brad, Kerie, Josh and Jay being with us to lead in worship. Their latest CD, Moving Forward, is a collection of modern hymns, praise and worship. Invite friends to come with you.

THE TRIVIA QUESTION

How long has our steeple been leaking? 34 years. We have had problems since the day it was installed. We recently re-discovered a letter from the construction company attempting to explain why the leaks were not their fault. Over the years, we have tried a variety of solutions but without lasting success. Last year, Lee Turner went up in a crane and coated the top of the steeple. We are hoping later this year to coat the entire section. Lee tells us that at 120 feet up, the view is great!

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18

9:00 am MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)

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

4:00 pm Group leaves for Camp McCall

SATURDAY, APRIL 21

Work Day at Camp McCall

SUNDAY, APRIL 22

9:00 am Handbell Practice

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

6:00 pm Evening Worship Service – Rev Steve Ramey

7:00 pm Youth SNAC

TUESDAY, APRIL 24

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25

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

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.

THANKS FOR YOUR GOOD WORK!

Appreciation is expressed to everyone who worked behind the scenes at the Team Impact Services at Woodruff High School and at our church. God used these services in a mighty way. Continue to pray for those who made decisions. The challenge now is to follow up with each one who made a commitment to Christ so that they can grow day by day in their relationship to Him.

THANK YOU!

Thank you for all the thoughts, cards and prayers during my recent eye surgery. It really mans a lot to be thought of during times like this. God Bless all of you, Mary Lou Johnson

Dear First Baptist Church, Thank you so much for the monetary donation to the Clothes Closet. There are supplies that are needed and the donation does help. I would also like to thank you for your support in helping with running the Clothes Closet for a month. Without the support of churches and community, it could not be done. Thank you again,  Diane Lamb, Woodruff Community Clothes Closet

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 22

Greeters

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

Counting Team Sound Booth

J Young, B & G Hix J Young

Nursery

S Stribling, J Skinner pm – N Skinner

Ushers

L Robertson, R Smith (f), S Rogers (o), T Skinner (p)

pm – DJ O’Hara, R Smith

Welcome Center Blood Pressure Screening

R & L Tipton J Howard

Children’s Worship

K Smith, H Orias, D Devall

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18

Hot Dogs, Chips, Cookies, Tea Cost $1.50