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First Baptist Church * Woodruff, South Carolina

February 14, 2007

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Facing Giants!   "This day the Lord will hand you over to me and I will strike you down..." 1 Samuel 17:46

 

 

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON

John 5:16-47

Morning Worship Service

Celebration of Baptism

FACING GIANTS

1 Samuel 17

Evening Worship Service

The Movie:  FACING THE GIANTS

 

 

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Connor and Gavin McTeer

723 Gray Street

Woodruff, SC  29388

Deacon:  Jim Young

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                 Kim Foster, 2-19                   Donna Hembree, 2-20

                 Heather Elliott, 2-19             Chris LaVallie, 2-20

                 Debra Fortner, 2-19              Floyd Stewart, 2-21

                 Zane Orias, 2-20                    Jane Foster, 2-23

                 Martha Walden, 2-20            Rebecca Lanford, 2-25

                 Raymond Craig, 2-20            Polly Smith, 2-25

                 Genia Sumner, 2-20               Laura Cox, 2-25

                 Matthew Dobbins, 2-20        Artie Meadows, 2-26

 

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and prayerful support to

Lucretia Skinner and family

in the death of her sister in law, Mary Pearson.

 

MID WEEK SERVICE

Wednesday, February 14  *  6:30 pm

This Wednesday, we continue a study of the Book of Ezra.  Themes include spiritual renewal, God’s sovereignty, holy living, the power of prayer and Christian leadership.  Please join with us for fellowship, Bible study and prayer.

 

TUESDAY MORNING PRAYER MEETING

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

 

PAPER PRODUCTS PROJECT

Help the Laotian Mission by bringing paper products (plates, cups, napkins, towels, & tissue) to the Church library.

 

HELPING HANDS LUNCHEON

Tuesday, February 20  *  11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Our church is hosting a Soup and Cornbread Luncheon for Helping Hands.  A $6.00 donation is requested.  Donations will go to help the needy in our community.

 

 

FACING THE GIANTS

This Sunday, February 18 * 6:00 pm

“Facing the Giants.”  a movie, produced by Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia, tells the story of how a high school football team learns to put their trust in God.  The film includes a clear presentation of the gospel.  Invite family and friends to come with you.  The movie is rated PG because of its Christian witness and is 111 minutes long.  Copies of the DVD have been placed in the church library. 

 

GLEANINGS FROM GOD’S WORD

Daily devotionals to help you read

hrough the Bible in a year.

By Gene & Jean Phillips

We have a limited number of these devotional books in the church office.  The cost is $10.  The proceeds will go to help the girls who will be attending the National Acteens Convention in Kansas City, MO.

 

Spartanburg County Baptist Network

ANNUAL DEACONS BANQUET

Thursday, March 1 * 6:30 - 8:30 pm

First Baptist North Spartanburg

Dr. Frank Page, SBC President, is the featured speaker.  The event is for all past and present deacons and their spouses.  Tickets are $8.00 per person.  Please let us know by Sunday, February 18, if you would like to attend.

 

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

For the Paving of the Church Parking Lots

Fund Balance:   $70,626.03

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Over & Above Offering

In Memory of Maude & Toy Waddell

Randy & Linda Rhodes

 

Choir Robe Fund In Honor of “Four for Him”

Golden Age

 

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING:

SUNDAY SCHOOL

                                               Feb 11

Preschool                                       7

Children                                       26

Youth                                           23

Adults                                        125

Total Attendance                       181

BUDGET                               February 11              2007

  Needs                                     $   7,969.00         $   47,814.00

  Offering                                 $   8,051.80         $   44,472.09

 Over/(Under)                          $        82.80        ($     3,341.91)

DESIGNATED FUNDS                 

  Over and Above Offering       $    453.00

  Designated Offering                $ 1,063.40

  Total Designated                     $ 1,516.40

TOTAL                                                                $ 9,568.20

 

 

 

COMMUNITY WORSHIP SERVICE

February 21  *  7:00 pm

First Baptist Church

Join with us and bring your friends to this special service of worship as we focus on what it means to die to self and live for God.  We will be joined by the congregations of Emma Gray Memorial United Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church.  Regular activities for youth and children will meet on an adjusted schedule.

5:15 – 5:35 pm

Fellowship Supper

5:40 – 6:10 pm

Preschool & Children’s Choirs, Youth Lighthouse

6:15 – 6:45 pm

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

7:00 pm

Community Ash Wednesday Service

 

PROMISE KEEPERS

August 3-4 * Columbia, SC *

Registration is $69.00 (until March 15).

 

EQUIPPING PEOPLE IN CHURCH

Leadership Conference

Saturday, March 10 * 7:30 am – 12:30 pm

First Baptist North Spartanburg

Courses will be offered in almost every area of ministry.  Call the church office to register.  The conference is sponsored by the Spartanburg County Baptist Network and the SC Baptist Convention.

 

YOUTH SUMMER BEACH RETREAT

May 28 – June 1 * Garden City Chapel

Join us for a great week of Bible Study and fun in the sun.

The cost is $120.00.  See Kelly Smith for details.

 

CALLED CHURCH CONFERENCE

Sunday, February 25 * After the Evening Service

Regarding the Church Parking Lot

There will be a special called conference to hear a recommendation from the Grounds Committee and the Deacons concerning Phase 1 of our Parking Lot project.  In the July Conference, the church approved plans drawn by K. B. Sellars Engineering, LLC.  Next Sunday’s recommendation concerns the choice of a contractor, lighting and the costs that will be involved.  The meeting will be held after the Evening Service so that there will be plenty of time for questions and discussion.  If the church gives its approval to this recommendation, work could begin as early as the next week.  Everyone is urged to be present for this important conference in the life of our church.

 

 

 

Following the Lord

in Believer’s Baptism

 

JOSHUA CONNOR McTEER

GAVIN NATHANIEL McTEER

 

February 18, 2007

 

 

SOUP & SANDWICH LUNCHEON

Sunday, March 4  *  12:00 pm

You are invited to join us for a great time of food and fellowship after the morning worship service.  Donations will go to help our Acteens attend the National Acteens Convention this summer in Kansas City, Missouri.

 

CURRENT EVENTS

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

If you are not part of a Sunday School class, you are invited to join a special class that approaches Bible study through questions raised in current events.  Each week a news article, questions, and Scripture references are emailed to class members as they prepare for Sunday.  If you are interested in being part of this Bible study group, please contact the church office.  Beginning March 4, the class will meet in one of the rooms across from Fellowship Hall.

 

2007 FLOWER CALENDAR

Call or come by the church office to reserve the Sunday you would like to put flowers in the sanctuary in 2007.

 

THE TRIVIA QUESTION

This week’s question:  One Sunday morning, worshippers were greeted by ashes and smoke – Woodruff Senior High School was on fire.  That morning our church voted to offer our facilities to the high school until more permanent arrangements could be made.  Classes were held here at our church and in portable trailers at the other schools.  What day did the high school burn down?

Last week’s question:  In 1859, our church surveyed the community to find out how many homes did not have a Bible so that we could purchase Bibles for these families.  How many families in the Woodruff Community did not own a Bible in 1859?  It was reported that 24 families did not own a Bible.  This represented 108 people.  Our church purchased and distributed 23 Bibles and 11 Large Testaments.

 

DAY BY DAY

VALENTINE’S DAY, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14

  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, FEBRUARY 15

10:00 am   Depart for Lunch & Shopping, Asheville, NC

  7:00 pm   Healing Heart Support Group

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18

  9:00 am   Handbell Practice

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Worship Service

  4:00 pm   Deacons and Grounds Meeting

  6:00 pm   Facing The Giants Movie

  8:00 pm   Youth SNAC

PRESIDENT’S DAY, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19

  7:00 pm   Martha Lewis Mission Group

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

11:30 am   Helping Hands Soup Luncheon

ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21

  9:00 am   MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)

  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   Community Ash Wednesday Service

 

 

 

THANK YOU!

We want to say to our church family how much we appreciated the Memorial Service and delicious meal in remembrance of our loved one. 

                                                The Family of Olive Stribling

 

 

Dear Members, Thank you so much for your generous donation in the amount of $250.  It is because of your support that we are able to help those in need in our area.  Thank you for helping us make a difference.  Very truly yours,

                                                                Sandra H Page,

      Chief Financial Officer, Woodruff Free Medical Clinic

Dear Church Family, Thanks to everyone who came out for the Valentine Banquet Sunday evening.  We had a great turnout, thanks to a caring church family.  I sincerely appreciate your support.  Thanks to the moms who worked so hard in the kitchen.  We raised $904.50.  Praise the Lord!  With love, Kelly Smith

 

 

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY

Throughout the year, groups serve on a rotating basis, to prepare a meal the day of the funeral when there is death in our church membership.  Please call the church office if you would like to be part of this ministry.

 

GRASS CUTTING

The Grounds Committee is accepting bids for lawn care of the church grounds and the church cemetery.  If you know of someone who is interested, please have them submit a written bid by February 15.

 

HEALING HEART SUPPORT GROUP

3^rd Thursday of each month * Church Library * 7:00 pm.  The group is open to all who have suffered a loss.

 

 

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, February 18

Greeters

J Young (f), R Tipton (o), L Harrill (p)

         Counting Team                Sound Booth         Nursery

Z Orias, J Bowie, K Brown       J Young    Brown, B Flynn

Ushers

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

      Welcome Center                      Blood Pressure Screening

            T & L Morgan                            S Culbreath

Children’s Worship

L Orias, H Orias, S Hix

 

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, February 14

Pizza, Corn, Cookies, Tea               Cost:  $1.50