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

                                                            February 6, 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

THE MESSAGE

Galatians 1:6-9, 11-12; 3:1-9

Morning Worship Service

Launch of Our Church-Wide Outreach Emphasis

REACHING OUT TOGETHER

John 1:41; 6:8-9; 12:21-22; Mark 2:3-5; 5:18-20

Evening Worship Service

JOSHUA

 

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

    Chris Wood, 2-10              Kathy Skinner, 2-14

    Jane McFerrin, 2-11          Michele Smith, 2-14

    Ann Burdette, 2-13          Luke Meadows, 2-14

    Joseph McAbee, 2-13         Ethel Lanford, 2-15

    Lucretia Skinner, 2-14       Jaden Cooper, 2-16

    Rex Skinner, 2-14             Peyden Cooper, 2-16

 

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We express our love and prayerful support to:

Ann Henson and family in the death of

her grandmother, Minnie Patton;

Melissa Hyatt and family in the death of

her grandfather, Wade Crews;

Julia Howard and family in the death of

her aunt, Martha Jane Cox.

 

THE ENCOURAGER

Every Tuesday our church newsletter is added to our church web site – www.woodruff1st.org.  If you would like to receive a printed copy of the newsletter each week, please call our church office, 476-8171.

 

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE

Would you be interested in being part of an Instrumental Ensemble?  Contact Barry Wash or the church office for more information.

 

EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN

Friday Evening, Mar. 28 & Saturday, Mar. 29

Take part in this time of renewal, inspiration, & fellowship held at the Bi-Lo Center.  Registration is $39.  Contact Kelly Smith today if you are interested in taking part.

 

PRAYER MEETING

We meet for prayer each Tuesday morning

from 7:00 – 7:30.  All are welcome!

 

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

For Sanctuary Heating and Air

Over and Above Fund Balance:  $13,705.55

 

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

This Wednesday, February 6  *  11:45 am

Our program guest will be Dr. Russell Dean who serves as the Chaplain at Martha Franks Retirement Center.  Join us for a great time of food and fellowship.

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Over & Above Offering

In Memory of Kate McFerrin

Edith McIntyre

Nellie Littlefield

Jim & Sarah McIntyre

Bill & Patsy Brown

WES Third Grade Teachers

Mildred Crooke

Michael Crooke

Wanda Lanford

Nancy Skinner

Tommy & Jo Anne Westmoreland

Lenn, Cindy, Daniel & Lindsey Craig

Bob & Gail Hix

Lynn & Jean Harrill

Betty Rhodes

Sara Mudge

Terry, Tammy, Megan & Paige Sumner

In Memory of Obera Young

Nancy Skinner

Tommy & Jo Anne Westmoreland

In Memory of Vance Garrett

Nancy Skinner

In Memory of Dora Osborne

Nancy Skinner

Tommy & Jo Anne Westmoreland

Lottie Moon Offering

In Memory of Kate McFerrin

Walter & Linda Garrett

In Memory of Jerrie McTeer

Walter & Linda Garrett

 

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE      Feb 3

  Preschool                                                         4

  Children                                                         27

  Youth                                                             16

  Adults                                                          103

  Total Attendance                                         150

BUDGET                                   Feb 3                2008

  Needs                                      $ 8,280.00    $ 41,400.00

  Offering                                   $ 7,542.90     $ 35,419.95

 Over/(Under)                         ($   737.10)   ($   5,980.05)

DESIGNATED FUNDS                 

  Over and Above Offering            $  1,185.60

  Lottie Moon Offering                   $       50.00

  Designated Offering                     $     609.88

  Total Designated                           $  1,845.48

TOTAL                                                         $ 9,388.38

 

 

OUTREACH SUNDAY

This Sunday Morning, February 10

Join us as we launch a church-wide outreach emphasis.  Everyone will be able to take part.  We look forward to being part of God’s great blessings.

 

JOSHUA

This Sunday Evening, February 10  *  6:00 pm

What would happen if Jesus moved to a small town?  Joshua is an inspiring story about how hearts and lives are transformed by the power of God’s love.  Join us for this movie that stars Tony Goldwyn, F. Murray Abraham and Kurt Fuller.  It features an original score by Michael W. Smith and a performance by Third Day.

 

Church Family

VALENTINE BANQUET

Next Sunday, February 17  *  6:00 pm

Join us for great food, fellowship & entertainment.  The program will feature puppet performances & skits prepared by the children & youth, contests & other family entertainment.  Mark your calendars and plan to take part.

 

Worship With

SWITZER FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday, Feb. 24 * 6:00 pm * First Baptist Church

Join with us as we host our friends from Switzer First Baptist Church for this Evening Worship Service.  Reverend Randall Runion will be preaching.

 

SHARE JESUS WITHOUT FEAR

Sunday Nights * 6:00 pm * March 2, 9, 16

Learn to share your faith in Jesus with confidence and joy. This relational approach emphasizes the power of God at work in and through each witnessing conversation.  Step out in faith and obedience as we learn to trust God together.

 

The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS

Goal:  $6,000.00  *  Received:  $5,551.65

 

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Cards are available in the office and in the Health Ministry room for you to record telephone numbers that could be used to contact your family in case of emergency.  In this day of unlisted cell phone numbers it is sometimes difficult to know how to reach people.  The completed cards will be kept in a file in the church office.  On the back of the card is a place that gives you the option to record health information.

 

HIGH SCHOOL GAME NIGHT

Friday, February 8  *  7:00 pm  *  Youth Room

Join us for a great time of fun and fellowship!

 

ASH WEDNESDAY

COMMUNITY WORSHIP SERVICE

This Wednesday, February 6 * 7:00 pm

First Presbyterian Church

Bring your friends to this special service of worship as we focus on what it means to die to self and live for God.  Supper, Children’s Choirs, Lighthouse & Mission Groups will meet 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   Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers

  6:40 pm   Mission Groups Dismiss

  7:00 pm   Worship Service at First Presbyterian

 

MID-WEEK SERVICE

Next Wednesday, February 13  *  6:30 pm

We will be studying Psalm 55!

 

CHURCH MINISTRY SEMINAR

February 9 * Morningside Baptist Church

Reaching People under 40 while Keeping People over 60:  Being Church for All Generations.

Author Eddie Hammett will present an overview from 8:30-10:30 and then lead a guided work session for church groups from 10:30-12:30.   The registration fee has been paid for as many folks from our church as are able to attend.   Please contact our pastor as soon as possible if you would like to take part.

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Outrigger Island:  Living God’s Unshakeable Truth

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

Contact the church office if you would like to help in this year’s VBS.

 

YOUTH BEACH RETREAT

July 14 – 18 * Garden City Chapel

Join us for a great week of Bible Study and fun in the sun.  The total cost is $120.00.  A $60.00 deposit is due by February 17.  See Kelly Smith for details.

 

REACH OUT TO OUR VISITORS

Planning Meeting – Wednesday, February 13

7:45 pm  *  Prayer Meeting Room

Come and help us as we organize and coordinate our efforts so that we can be more effective in reaching out to our visitors.

 

FIRST BAPTIST TRAVEL MUGS

We have purchased travel mugs to give to our visitors.  The mugs are blue and are imprinted with our church name and a beautiful drawing by Lottie Caldwell of our church steeple.  The mugs are available for purchase in the church office for $3.00.  Your purchase of a mug will help defray the cost of giving the mugs to our visitors.

  

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

 

THANK YOU!

Dear Church Family,  Words can not express my sincere thanks for the outpouring of support and prayers over the last two weeks.  Thanks for the many calls, visits, and cards. The meal that was served on the day of her funeral service was very helpful and delicious. I will always remember the many acts of love and kindness. Mama loved her church very much.  Please continue to remember me in your prayers in this time of grief.  Thanks again.  Love, Jane McFerrin

 

Dear First Baptist Members, Thank you so much for your kind expressions of sympathy given to me and my family.  Rosemary Leake

 

Great appreciation is expressed to the Health Ministry Team, the Fellowship Committee, Coleman Catoe, Neil Cochran, Lonnie Shull and to all who had a part in Preparation Day and the Soup & Sandwich Luncheon.  17 families had individual appointments and many others picked up the forms they needed to make preparations for their families.  The Soup & Sandwich Luncheon raised $547.60 for the Over and Above Fund.  Thanks again for a great day!

 

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Life Walk – Leviticus 16-17

11:45 am   Golden Age Fellowship

  5:15 pm   Fellowship Supper

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

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

  7:00 pm   Ash Wednesday Worship Service – 1st Presbyterian

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Life Walk – Leviticus 18-20

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8

Life Walk – Leviticus 21-23

  7:00 pm   High School Game Night

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9

Life Walk – Leviticus 24-27

  8:30 am   Church Ministry Seminar - Morningside Baptist

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10

  9:00 am   Handbell Practice

  9:45 am   Bible Study for All Ages

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service – Outreach Sunday

  4:30 pm   Diaconate Meeting

  5:00 pm   Puppet Ministry

  6:00 pm   Evening Worship Service - The Movie, Joshua

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11

Life Walk – Numbers 1-4

10:15 am   Morning Mission Group at the home of Ginny Suggs

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12

Life Walk – Numbers 5-8

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13

Life Walk – Numbers 9-12

  5:15 pm   Fellowship Supper

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

  6:30 pm   Mid-Week Service, Adult Choir Rehearsal,

                  Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers

  7:45 pm   Outreach Meeting – Prayer Meeting Room

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14

Life Walk – Numbers 13-16

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15

Life Walk – Numbers 17-20

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Life Walk – Numbers 21-25

 

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, February 10

Greeters:  C Walker, J Young (f) R Tipton (o) L Harrill (p)

Counting Team:  S Scott, B & G Hix

Sound Booth:  S Rogers       Nursery:  J Stone, J Foster

Ushers:  T Culbreath,  T Foster (f) K Reynolds (o) L Craig (p)    pm – P Elliott, J Ward

Welcome Center:  J Granger, J Harrill

B P Screening:  C Schlock

Children’s Worship:  L Orias, M Fortner, T Richards

 

 

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, February 6

Pizza, Corn, Cookies, Tea               Cost:  $1.50