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 23, 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 HUMILITY

Genesis 32:6-12; 33:1-5, 9-11

Morning Worship Service

THE BREATH OF LIFE

Genesis 2:7; Ezekiel 37:9; John 20:22

Evening Worship Service

POWER PLAY

Presented by the Young Musicians

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Courtney Craig, 4-28 Kate Hames, 5-2

        Sergey Culbreath, 4-29     Missy Workman, 5-3

        Joe Clark, 5-2

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We express our love and prayerful support to

Dr. Ray Mims and family in the death of

his father, Tony Mims.

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.

SUNDAY NIGHT NURSERY

We are offering a nursery to assist parents with small children. Great things are happening on Sunday nights 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.

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.

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.

ANNIE ARMSTRONG OFFERING

Goal: $3,750.00 * Received: $4,432.85

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

For Sanctuary Heating and Air

Over and Above Fund Balance: $18,206.28

POWER PLAY

Presented by The Young Musicians

This 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.

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

For the Work of the Church

In Honor of Sara Mudge

In Honor of Anne Williams

Nelle Waddell

Over & Above Offering

In Honor of Frances Owensby

Gleaners Sunday School Class

In Memory of Bud Kiser

John & Judy Kiser

In Memory of Mae Craig

Lucy McMahan

JoAnn Wilkie

Bobby & Mary Dell Scott

In Memory of Kate McFerrin

Cathy Grubbs

In Memory of Cornelia Leopard

In Memory of Blanche Blackford

In Memory of Lillie Mae Smith

In Memory of Mason Wofford

Bobby & Mary Dell Scott

In Memory of Carolyn McAbee

In Memory of Helen Huff

In Memory of Al Rast

Annie Armstrong Offering

In Memory of Mae Craig

Virginia McTeer

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE April 20

Preschool 4

Children 23

Youth 13

Ext SS 7

Adults 122

Total Attendance 169

BUDGET April 20 2008

Needs $ 8,280.00 $132,480.00

Offering $ 7,516.43 $120,239.54

Over/(Under) ($ 763.57) ($ 12,240.46)

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Over and Above Offering $ 293.00

Annie Armstrong Offering $ 110.00

Designated Offering $ 189.34

Total Designated $ 592.34

TOTAL $ 8,108.77

NEIGHBORHOOD WORK DAY

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

We are looking forward to a great morning. If you haven’t signed up to help, please call the church office today so that we can include you in the plans. (The number of people who commit to take part determines the number of projects we can take on.) 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.

SENIOR ADULT DAY LUNCHEON

Next 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 23 * 6:30 pm

We will be studying Psalm 91!

CREATIVE ARTS MINISTRY

& YOUTH GIRLS ENSEMBLE

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 that are interested in singing for the worship services are invited to meet in the choir room to be part of the new Girls Ensemble.

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.

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.

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.

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 * 12:00 pm

Corner of Main & Hayne Streets

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

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. Luminaries will be for sale in the church office. A carwash & hot dog sale will be held on May 10^th and a soup & sandwich luncheon will be held on May 18^th.

PRAYER MEETING

We meet for prayer each Tuesday morning from

7:00 – 7:30 am. All are welcome!

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.

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, April 23

Chicken Rings, Creamed Potatoes, Green Beans,

Cookies, Tea Cost: $1.50

THANKS!

Dear Church Family, Our sincere thanks to all of you for the prayers, love and kindness shown to us at a difficult time in our life. Love, Sheila Stribling and Family

Dear Members of First Baptist, Thank you from the depths of our hearts for each prayer, card and telephone call received during my illness. Please continue to pray for my recovery. We appreciate your church and the newsletter that we receive each week. May God continue to richly bless each of you.

Love, The Gene Tipton Family

DAY BY DAY

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 – Psalm 91

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

8:30 am Young Musicians Rehearsal

SUNDAY, APRIL 27

9:00 am Handbell Practice

9:45 am Bible Study for All Ages

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

5:00 pm Young Musicians Rehearsal

5:00 pm Creative Arts Ministry & Youth Girls Ensemble

6:00 pm Evening Worship Service

Power Play presented by the Young Musicians

MONDAY, APRIL 28

Life Walk – 2 Chronicles 26-28

TUESDAY, APRIL 29

Life Walk – 2 Chronicles 29-32

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30

Life Walk - 2 Chronicles 33-36

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, MAY 1

Life Walk - Ezra 1-3

FRIDAY, MAY 2

Life Walk – Ezra 4-6

4:00 pm World Changers Depart for Camp McCall

SATURDAY, MAY 3

Life Walk – Ezra 7-8

10:00 am Selma Ladies Brunch

7:00 pm World Changers Return from McCall

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, April 27

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

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

Sound Booth: S Scott

Nursery: G Nash, P Gilliland pm – R & J Skinner

Welcome Center: R & L Tipton

B P Screening: - J Howard

Ushers:

Z Orias, P Patterson (f), L Robertson (o), K Reynolds (p)

pm – M Orias, D J O’Hara

Children’s Worship: K Smith, J Turner, P Wash

Outreach Notes – M Elliott

Outreach Packets – K Fowler

Outreach Calls – K Fowler

Outreach Visits – J & J Davidson