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 27, 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

LIVING 3:16 – BY THE BOOK

2 Timothy 1:8-12; 3:14 - 4:4

Morning Worship Service

Special Music by the Instrumental Ensemble

Season of Prayer for North American Missions

LIVE WITH URGENCY:

SEIZE YOUR DIVINE MOMENT

Evening Worship Service

SHARE JESUS WITHOUT FEAR

WELCOME NEW MEMBER!

Marie Wood

1575 Fountain Inn Road

Woodruff, SC 29388

Deacon: Clark Simpkins, Jr.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

        Hugh Murphy, 3-2 Jane Robertson, 3-7

        Elizabeth Smarr, 3-3   Christine Reynolds, 3-7

        Gregg Thompson, 3-4 Sandy Clark, 3-8

        Keith Reynolds, 3-5   Don Bowie, 3-8

        Ashlie Calhoun, 3-5    Lester Fowler, 3-8

        Noel Lee, 3-6

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and prayers to:

John and Kent McAbee and their families in the death of their mother; Carolyn McAbee;

Telewene Stephens and family in the death of her sister in law, Margaret Riddle.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Cards are available in the office & in the Health Ministry room for you to record emergency contact telephone numbers. 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.

MORNING MISSION GROUP

Monday, March 10 * 10:00 am

Anyone who is not a part of a mission group is encouraged to come be with us at our March meeting. All are welcome!

MID-WEEK SERVICE

This Wednesday, February 27 * 6:30 pm

We will be studying Psalm 63!

LIVE WITH URGENCY

Seize Your Divine Moment

Season of Prayer for North American Missions

Though their stories and methods are different, they share a common urgency for sharing the gospel with North America. Whether it is starting a new church, meeting the needs of the homeless, leading worship at a ski resort, or leading Back Yard Bible Clubs, missionaries depend on the faithful prayers and generosity of Southern Baptists. Please pray for our missionaries and give generously to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. Special prayer guides will be included with Sunday morning’s bulletin.

The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

Goal: $3,750.00 * Received: $940.00

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.

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.

THE LOTTIE MOON OFFERING

Goal: $6,000.00 * Received: $6,006.65

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

For Sanctuary Heating and Air

Over and Above Fund Balance: $15,341.04

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Feb 24

Preschool 6

Children 20

Youth 14

Adults 126

Total Attendance 166

BUDGET Feb 24 2008

Needs $ 8,280.00 $ 66,240.00

Offering $ 8,376.51 $ 57,558.17

Over/(Under) $ 96.51 ($ 8,681.83)

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Over and Above Offering $ 1,094.00

Lottie Moon Offering $ 200.00

Annie Armstrong Offering $ 635.00

Designated Offering $ 1,373.49

Total Designated $ 3,302.49

TOTAL $ 11,679.00

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.

YOUTH SUNDAY

Next Sunday, March 9

We are so grateful for our young people! Please pray for them as they prepare to lead the morning worship service.

EASTER EGG HUNT

Saturday, March 22

Fun Starts at 12:00 pm

(Lunch, Games, Easter Story,

Petting Zoo and Egg Hunt)

If you would like to contribute individually wrapped candy & plastic eggs, please bring them by 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.

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

CREATIVE ARTS MINISTRY

Children & Youth * Each Sunday 5:00 pm

Join us in the Youth Room each Sunday afternoon for fun with Sign Language, Puppets, Drama, and Interpretive Movement.

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE

The Instrumental Ensemble will be playing in the morning worship service. Instrumental Ensemble members are reminded of their rehearsal this Sunday morning at 9:15 am in the sanctuary.

MARCH CHURCH CONFERENCE

Sunday, March 9 * After the Evening Service

If your group or committee would like to be included in the printed reports, please turn your information in to Debra before Wednesday, March 5.

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

For the Work of the Church

In Memory of Carolyn McAbee

Lee, Angie, Josh & Jessica Turner

Over & Above Offering

In Honor Bill Scott & Jack Rhodes

Michiko Phillips

In Memory of Kate McFerrin

M B Morrow, Jr

Dickie & Jane Turner

Kent & Tommie Jo McAbee

Anne Williams

Emily Harrison

In Memory of Carolyn McAbee

Dickie & Jane Turner

In Memory of Ginny Suggs

Jim & Kay Young

Telewene & Lewis Stephens

Dickie & Jane Turner

In Memory of Minnie Patton

Dickie & Jane Turner

In Memory of Vance Garrett

Dickie & Jane Turner

In Memory of Cecil Woody

Walter & Linda Garrett

Lottie Moon Offering

In Memory of Calvin Willard

Bob & Julia Howard

In Memory of Dora Osborne

In Memory of Ginny Suggs

Bobby & Mary Dell Scott

In Memory of Carolyn McAbee

Randy & Linda Rhodes

Annie Armstrong Offering

In Memory of Ginny Suggs

Johnny & Carolyn Osborne

Gerry Blakely

Darlene Hyman

David & Frances Thomas

Woodruff High School

Polly Thompson

Spartanburg County Baptist Network WMU

Cathy, Denny & Rachel Lowes

Katherine Patton

Annette Cape

Johns Creek Elementary School

Kent & Tommie Jo McAbee

Arthur & Marie Wood

Jessie Smith

Walter & Linda Garrett

Jean Bonds

Bob & Julia Howard

In Memory of Minnie Patton

Walter & Linda Garrett

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

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THANKS!

Thank you just isn't enough for all of you at Woodruff First. Your friendship, love, and devotion has been tremendous and overwhelming. I am truly blessed to have such incredible people in my life. My mama cared very deeply for this church and she felt honored to be a member. She spoke so sweetly of so many of you. I want to express my gratitude and thanksgiving for your open arms and true Christ-like actions during this heart-breaking time. Always, Noelle C Suggs

During our time of crisis before and after the death of Jerrie, we felt the loving concern of our friends who make up the Woodruff First Baptist family. We will treasure this memory. A heartfelt “Thank you” for the prayers, cards and remembrances. We also want to acknowledge the many memorial gifts you generously gave to the church. “The steadfast love of the Lord never faileth,” and that love really is evident in this family of believers. Thank you again.                                               Virginia McTeer, Tom McTeer

DAY BY DAY

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 – Psalm 63

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28

Life Walk – Deuteronomy 27-30

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29

Life Walk – Deuteronomy 31-34

SATURDAY, MARCH 1

Life Walk – Joshua 1-5

5:00 pm Boy Scouts Blue & Gold Banquet –

                  Fellowship Hall

SUNDAY, MARCH 2

9:00 am Handbell Practice

9:15 am Instrumental Ensemble - Sanctuary

9:45 am Bible Study for All Ages

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

4:30 pm Deacon’s Meeting

5:00 pm Creative Arts Ministry for Children and Youth

6:00 pm Evening Worship Service – Share Jesus w/o Fear

MONDAY, MARCH 3

Life Walk Joshua 6-8

TUESDAY, MARCH 4

Life Walk – Joshua 9-12

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5

Life Walk – Joshua 13-17

11:45 am Golden Age Fellowship – WHS Jazz Band

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

7:30 pm Outreach Meeting – Prayer Meeting Room

THURSDAY, MARCH 6

Life Walk – Joshua 18-21

7:00 pm BCM Meal @ the Hangar

FRIDAY, MARCH 7

Life Walk – Joshua 22-24

SATURDAY, MARCH 8

Life Walk – Judges 1-5

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, March 2

Greeters: J McAbee, C Simpkins, Jr (f)

P Elliott (o) R Rhodes (p)

Counting Team: R Rhodes, S & A Rogers

Sound Booth: Z Orias

Nursery: T & V Bailey, A & J Turner

Ushers: C Simpkins, G Cooper (f) C Shaver (o)

J Davidson (p)

Welcome Center: T & T Sumner B P Screening: L Turner

Children’s Worship: K Smith, C Fortner, P Sumner

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, February 27

Hot Dogs, Chips, Cookies, Tea Cost: $1.50