First Baptist Church * Woodruff, South Carolina

February 28, 2007

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PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

JESUS FORGIVES OUR SINS

John 8:2-47

Morning Worship Service

Church Conference

I NEED SOMEBODY TO FORGIVE ME!

Isaiah 53

Soup and Sandwich Luncheon

Sponsored by the Acteens

Evening Worship Service

ACCEPTING RESPONSIBILITY

“I was wrong!”

Psalm 51:3-4

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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

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

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

         Webster Owings, 3-5            Gail Nash, 3-10

         Noel Lee, 3-6                         Iris Elliott, 3-10

         Jane Robertson, 3-7              Tommy Morgan, 3-10

         Christine Reynolds, 3-7        Jenny Brown, 3-10

 

 

TEAM IMPACT

Community Evangelistic Services * April 11-13

This spring a group of “strong” people will be in our community performing incredible feats of strength.  They will conduct “Character Building” assemblies at the schools & evangelistic services in the evening.  A planning meeting, open to everyone who would like to work behind the scenes for these events will be held at Cornerstone Baptist Church on Thursday, March 1, at 7:00 pm. 

 

 

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.

 

 

American Cancer Society

RELAY FOR LIFE

Would you like to be part of the team from our church that works to raise funds to fight cancer?  Information packets are available in the church office.  This year’s Relay will begin on June 8 and will be held at Woodruff Middle School.

 

 

MEN’S MINISTRY PROJECT

A group of men from our church plan to go to Camp McCall on a Friday and Saturday in mid to late April to help with repairs for the camping season.  If you would like to be part of this group, please contact Tony Brown.

 

 

SOUP & SANDWICH LUNCHEON

This 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.

 

Answer His Call!

Tell His Story!

Change Your World!

The Annie Armstrong offering goes to support missionaries throughout North America.  Our church goal is $3,600.00.  Why do we have a North American Missions Emphasis?  Because 7 out of every 10 people in North America do not have a saving relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ.  In this Sunday’s bulletin there will be a special prayer guide for you to use as you pray for missionaries in your daily quiet time.

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

Fund Balance:   $71,431.09

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Over & Above Offering

In Honor of the Men who made my house “handicap proof:”

Tony Brown, Bill Scott, Tommy Westmoreland & Tony Skinner

Frances Pearson

In Memory of Steve Stephens

Jim & Kay Young

Annie Armstrong Offering in Memory of Willie Mae Roper

Kent  & Tommie Jo McAbee

Bob & Julia Howard

Bill & Shelba Scott

Peggy Gilliland

Friendship Sunday School Class

Frances Pearson

Polly Thompson

Belton & Joyce Rhodes

Doris McGill

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING:

Sunday School Attendance for Feb. 25

Preschool                                      7

Children                                      26

Youth                                          15

Adults                                        104

Total Attendance                       152

BUDGET                               February 25                2007

  Needs                                     $   7,969.00          $   63,752.00

  Offering                                 $   7,142.81          $   58,029.51

 Over/(Under)                        ($      826.19)         ($    5,722.49)

DESIGNATED FUNDS                 

  Over and Above Offering      $   261.00

  Annie Armstrong Offering     $   580.00

  Designated Offering               $   347.00

  Total Designated                    $1,188.00

TOTAL                                                            $ 8,330.81

 

Over and Above

“I believe something extra-ordinary is possible!”

          At our church conference this past Sunday night, we heard a recommendation from the Grounds Committee and the Deacons concerning the Church Parking Lot.  We had a great discussion as people asked questions and presented their vision and hopes.  We will have a special called conference this Sunday morning, March 4, to vote on the recommendation without discussion. 

          The Back Parking Lot is our 5^th Over and Above Project.  In January of 2002, our church established the Over and Above Fund.  We had recently been freed by God's grace from financial debts incurred through a series of loans for sanctuary renovation, roofs and air-conditioning for the educational buildings.  We decided that instead of dividing our resources trying to do many large projects at the same time, that we would place the items in a priority order that could be re-evaluated and adjusted in an emergency.  We would save and work toward whatever was 1st on the list and then move on to the next item.  You have faithfully contributed and God has been gracious!

            This past July, the church adopted a set of plans drawn by K. B. Sellars Engineering, LLC.  It would cost around $120,000.00 to put asphalt down on top of the present tar and gravel, but the end result would be a parking lot that would erode very quickly.  Instead, we voted to pull up the existing material, completely redo the entrance to the back parking lot on the Cross Anchor Road side, replace the white posts with curbing, and set up a traffic pattern that would help us to be as safe as possible.

            Several contractors were given a set of plans to bid on this project.  The Grounds Committee and Deacons are recommending that we employ Joe Vaughn of Vaughn Curbing Company, LLC to oversee the work of the entire project.  His bid was substantially lower than any other bid and we have confidence that he will do a great job.

          In our discussions about lighting for the parking lot, we considered using Duke Energy to supply the lights.  They will do this without any up-front cost, but it would add over $600.00 to our power bill each month.  The Grounds Committee and Deacons are recommending that we purchase our own lights from Link Electric, Inc.  This will add to the up-front cost of the project but without the increase to our monthly bill.

          Asphalt is sometimes called “black gold.”  The prices in our present bid are good until the first of March.  If the church gives its approval, work would begin immediately.  Prices are expected to rise dramatically as the weather gets warmer and are not expected to be as low as they are now in the foreseeable future.

          The projected total cost of the project (with funds added for unexpected contingences) is $254,661.75.  The Deacons are recommending that we attempt to raise as much money as possible between now and when the project is complete.  If we do not have enough money in the Over and Above Fund at the end of the project, we would borrow from the money we have set aside in the Capital Needs Fund and repay that to ourselves for future projects.  This would keep us from having to pay out more interest than the interest we are receiving on the funds we have at the bank. 

          If the weather is good, the project is estimated to take between 6 to 8 weeks.  We will not have the use of our back parking lot during that time.  We will use the entry way on the S. J. Workman side of the building during the week and for drop off and pick up on Wednesday nights.  On Sundays, we would encourage everyone who is able to do so to park at the High School so that our front parking spaces would be left for visitors, the elderly and the handicapped.

          This project is expensive, but it will dramatically improve our church’s facilities, create a positive impression of our church’s grounds, provide room for expansion, facilitate community events, and address important safety concerns.  Our goal is to bring glory to God.  If you have questions or concerns feel free to call the church office or to talk with a member of the Grounds Committee.  It is chaired by Kemp Smith and includes Mike Elliott, Jimmy Fortner, Bob Hix, Zane Orias and Randy Rhodes.

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 this Sunday, the class will meet in one of the rooms across from Fellowship Hall.

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, March 7 * 11:45 am

Program Guest:  Lindsey O’Rear

Join with us for great food and fellowship!

PROMISE KEEPERS

August 3-4 * Columbia, SC

Flood:  Energizing Men of Integrity!

Registration is $59.00 (until March 15).

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28

  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

THURSDAY, MARCH 1

  7:00 pm   Team Impact Planning Meeting - Cornerstone

SATURDAY, MARCH 3

  9:00 am   Leave for Acteens’ Conference-Boiling Springs

                  FBC

SUNDAY, MARCH 4

  9:00 am   Handbell Practice

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

12:00 pm   Soup & Sandwich Luncheon

  6:00 pm   Evening Worship Service

  7:00 pm   Deacons’ Meeting

  7:00 pm   Youth SNAC

TUESDAY, MARCH 6

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7

  9:00 am   MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)

11:45 am   Golden Age Fellowship

  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

 

 

THANK YOU!

Dear First Baptist Woodruff Church Family, What a feast you all provided for our local college students!  All who had a role in this meal went above and beyond to show your love for young adults.  We appreciate you so much.  God has been blessing the ministry to our local campuses.  Your church has likewise been a blessing to us.  Thanks again for helping us meet student needs.  We are seeing much growth and we covet your continued support in prayer as we minister.  God Bless,  Suzanne Bachelor & Tracy Turner

 

Thank you for praying for me.  Nothing could be better to help me and all of us at any time.  May God’s will be done in my life and in all of our lives.  He is all-powerful.  God Bless you in your Christian walk each day.  Just keep on praying.  Love in Christ!   Margaret Miller

 

 

We would like to thank everyone for the food, cards, prayers, words of encouragement, monetary gifts & transportation during my illness.  May God Bless you all.  Love in Christ,

                                                                                                                               Ray & Koosje Smith

 

 

THE TRIVIA QUESTION

This week’s question:  In 1926, Vacation Bible School is mentioned for the first time in our church records.  That year we had more students enrolled in VBS than any other time in church history.  How many students were enrolled?

Last week’s question:  Our church was the first church in this community.  Our earliest records go back to September 16, 1787.  Which church, in existence today, is the second oldest church in our community?  Unity Baptist Church was established in 1808.  In the early years, different denominations shared the same building on different Sundays.

 

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, March 4

Greeters

L Turner, S Scott (f), P Elliott (o), R Rhodes (p)

                       Counting Team                         Sound Booth  

             R Tipton, C & S Walker                    S Rogers

Nursery – T & V Bailey, A & J Turner  pm – N Skinner

Ushers

S Lawson, C Simpkins, Sr (f), A Weathers (o), G Cooper (p)

 pm – C Simpkins, Jr, C Willard

      Welcome Center                      Blood Pressure Screening

                       T & T Sumner                                J Howard

Children’s Worship

L Orias, A Smith, M Sumner

 

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, February 28

Chicken Rings, Creamed Potatoes, Green Beans,

Cookies, Tea               Cost:  $1.50