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 20, 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 MODEL

John 4:4-10, 13-18, 24-26

Worship Service

WAR OF THE GODS

Exodus 7-11

Evening Worship Service

With Switzer First Baptist

Rev. Randall Runion

  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

            Haylie Kirk, 2-24                Krystal Meadows, 2-27

            Rebecca Lanford, 2-25       Kelly Thomas, 2-28

            Polly Smith, 2-25                 Henry Woodfin, 2-28

            Artie Meadows, 2-26          Marianna Weathers, 3-1

            Isabel Lanford, 2-27            Paige Sumner, 3-1

            Justin Igleheart, 2-27          Adam Taylor, 3-1

 

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and prayers to:

 

Mike Elliott and family in the death of

his brother in law, Bill Barnette;

 

Carolyn Osborne and family in the death of

her brother in law, Cecil Woody.

 

MID-WEEK SERVICE

This Wednesday, February 20  *  6:30 pm

We will be studying Psalm 58!

 

MEN’S MONDAY NIGHT MESS

Monday, February 25 * 7:00 pm

FBC Fellowship Hall

Guest Speaker – Terry Messinger

Music – Patrick Elliott

Join us for great food and fellowship!

 

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.

 

The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS

Goal:  $6,000.00  *  Received:  $5,806.65

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

For the Work of the Church

In Memory of Lucile Cook

Doris Anderson

 

In Memory of Ginny Suggs

Sara Mudge

 

Over & Above Offering

In Memory of Kate McFerrin

Carolyn Culbreath

Tommy & Lynne Morgan

Telewene & Lewis Stephens

In Memory of Obera Young

Ray & Koosje Smith

Gary & Dayna Chumley

 

In Memory of Minnie Patton

Gary & Dayna Chumley

 

In Memory of Calvin Willard

Ray & Koosje Smith

 

In Memory of Ginny Suggs

Ray & Koosje Smith

Roger & Priscilla Miller

 

Lottie Moon Offering

In Memory of Ginny Suggs

Randy & Linda Rhodes

Perry & Sara Ouzts

 

Annie Armstrong Offering

In Memory of Ginny Suggs

Friendship Sunday School Class

Betty Rhodes

Gary & Dayna Chumley

Frances Pearson 

Carolyn Culbreath

Joanne Kiser 

Bob & Gail Hix

Isabel Lanford, Joann Laster & Dana Grant

Carl & Lois Blough

Carol Scherer

Scott, Marianna, Austin & Caleb Weathers

 

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE      Feb 17

  Preschool                                                  4

  Children                                                  23

  Youth                                                      17

  Ext SS                                                       7

  Adults                                                    112

  Total Attendance                                   163

BUDGET                                   Feb 17              2008

  Needs                                       $ 8,280.00    $ 57,960.00

  Offering                                   $ 5,114.35     $ 49,181.66

 Over/(Under)                          ($ 3,165.65)   ($   8,778.34)

DESIGNATED FUNDS                 

  Over and Above Offering       $    251.00

  Lottie Moon Offering             $    125.00

  Annie Armstrong Offering     $    295.00

  Designated Offering               $ 1,459.00

  Total Designated                    $ 2,130.00

TOTAL                                                               $ 7,244.35

Worship With

SWITZER FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

This Sunday, February 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.

 

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

For Sanctuary Heating and Air

Over and Above Fund Balance:  $14,352.55

 

A Great Spiritual Awakening

PRAYER MEETING

Wednesday, March 12  *  12:00 Noon

At the corner of Hayne Street and Main Street

All men are invited to come and share in this time of prayer.  Contact Dr. James Sloan, 476-2897, for more information.

 

GETTING READY FOR EASTER!

Palm Sunday – March 16

Children are invited to help us celebrate the victory that Christ brings by joining in a procession of palms, banners and ribbons.

 

Maundy Thursday – March 20

Join with other believers in this community as we share in a covered dish supper and then focus on the meaning behind the Passover Seder.  The service will be hosted by Emma Gray Memorial United Methodist Church.

 

Good Friday – March 21

Our church is the host church for this community service centered around the Cross of Christ.

 

Easter Egg Hunt – March 22

Plan to be present at this Outreach Event that reaches children, young families, grandparents and relatives.  Contact Kelly Smith for your assignment.

 

Easter – March 23

Come early for a Sunrise Service sponsored by the WHS Teens for Christ.  After the service we will host the community for breakfast.  Contact Pam Scott if you would like to help.  Plan to bring flowers with you for the beautiful cross that will be placed in the sanctuary.  We anticipate a great time of celebration as we give thanks for Christ’s victory over sin, death, and the grave.

 

 

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, March 5  *  11:45 am

Our March program features the Woodruff High School Jazz Band under the direction of Barry Wash.  Join us for a great time of food, fellowship, and entertainment.

 

MEAL FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

Thursday, March 6

We are coordinating a meal for the Baptist Campus Ministry in Spartanburg.  Students from Converse, Wofford, Spartanburg Tech, Spartanburg Methodist and USC Upstate attend.  If you would like to prepare a dish, please contact Pam Scott or the church office.

 

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.

 

OUTREACH COMMITMENT CARDS

We are in the process of launching a church-wide outreach effort.  If you would like to be part of this, but have not turned in a Commitment Card, please call the church office or stop by and get a card.  Our prayer is that everyone who is involved in the life of our church will become involved in reaching people for Christ.

 

YOUTH BEACH RETREAT

July 14 – 18 * Garden City Chapel

Join us for a great week of Bible Study and fun in the sun.  See Kelly Smith as soon as possible if you would like to sign 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

 

PRAYER MEETING

We meet for prayer each Tuesday morning

from 7:00 – 7:30.  All are welcome!

 

THANKS!

 

The Valentine Banquet was a success.  We raised $800.00 for our World Changers Youth Mission Trip.  A big thank you goes to many for making Sunday evening such a wonderful experience.  Thanks to everyone who had a part, from cooking, to cleaning up, to donating money – your help was greatly appreciated.     God bless you!  Kelly Smith

 

 

Dear Church Family, Thank you for the visits, cards, phone calls and mostly prayers that you gave to Matthew and our family during his surgery and recovery.  We are so thankful to be part of a wonderful, loving church family!  Please continue to remember him in your prayers as he recovers.      

                            Zane, Lauren, Matthew & Hannah Orias

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20

Life Walk – Numbers 34-36

  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 – Psalm 58

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21

Life Walk – Deuteronomy 1-4

  7:00 pm   Healing Heart Support Group

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22

Life Walk – Deuteronomy 5-7

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23

Life Walk – Deuteronomy 8-11

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24

  9:00 am   Handbell Practice

  9:45 am   Bible Study for All Ages

11:00 am   Worship Service

  5:00 pm   Women on Mission – Adult II

  6:00 pm   Evening Worship Service with Switzer Baptist

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25

Life Walk -  Deuteronomy 12-16

  7:00 pm   Men’s Monday Night Mess

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26

Life Walk – – Deuteronomy 17-20

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27

Life Walk – Deuteronomy 21-26

  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, FEBRUARY 28

Life Walk – Deuteronomy 27-30

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29

Life Walk – Deuteronomy 31-34

SATURDAY, MARCH 1

Life Walk – Joshua 1-5

 

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, February 24

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

Counting Team:  S Scott, B & G Hix

Sound Booth:  S Scott       Nursery:  D Hembree, M Fortner

Ushers:  L Robertson, L Fowler (f) R Smith (o) T Skinner (p)

Welcome Center:  R & L Tipton   B P Screening:  S Culbreath

Children’s Worship:  L Orias, C Reynolds, J Westmoreland

 

 

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, February 20

Chicken Rings, Creamed Potatoes, Green Beans,

Cookies, Tea               Cost:  $1.50

 

THE ENCOURAGER

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