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

                                                            January 2, 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

BREAKTHROUGH IN FOCUS

Psalm 145

Morning Worship Service

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

THE LONG ARM OF GOD

Romans 1:16 - 17

January Bible Study

Romans: God’s Amazing Grace

IN THE BEGINNING…

Romans 1 - 4

WELCOME NEW MEMBER!

A. J. Meagley

610 S. J. Workman Highway

Woodruff, SC 29388

Deacon: Zane Orias

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

               Pam Scott, 1-7 Billy Dobbins, 1-11

               Cheryl Smith, 1-7 Kathy Lancaster, 1-12

               Sarah Workman, 1-8

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We express our love and prayerful support to:

Johnny Osborne and family in the death

of his mother, Dora Osborne;

Elizabeth Smarr and family,

Frances Garrett and family in the death

of their brother, Harry Taylor;

Mary Ruth McAbee and family in the death

of her niece, Andrea Cranston.

2008 FLOWER CALENDAR

Call or come by the church office to reserve the Sunday you would like to put flowers in the sanctuary in 2008.

COLLEGE AND CAREER

Sunday School Class

Please pray for Lynne and Tommy Morgan, the new teachers of the College and Career Class, as they work with our young adults. The Sunday School Lessons are emailed in advance each week to the class members. Contact the church office if you would like to be added to this email list.

A PLACE TO GROW AND BELONG!

Join us this Sunday for Bible Study! There is a small group for everybody. Contact the church office or stop by the Welcome Center if you need help knowing which class would best meet your needs.

Beginning This Sunday

January 6 at 6:00 pm

Fellowship Hall

Coffee, Cider, Hot Chocolate, Tea Provided!

                      ROMANS: God’s Amazing Grace!

MID-WEEK SERVICE

This Wednesday, January 2 * 6:30 pm

We will be studying Psalm 38-41!

PUPPET MINISTRY

Sunday, January 6 * 5:00 pm * Grades 3^rd – 8^th

Children and Youth are encouraged to come and take part in this fun-filled ministry.

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Next Wednesday, January 9 * 11:45 am

Join us for great food and fellowship. Our program guest will be magician and ventriloquist, Steve Holt. We are meeting the 2^nd Wednesday in January due to the New Year’s Holiday. Mark your calendar and plan to be with us.

WOODRUFF COMMUNITY

CLOTHES CLOSET

During the month of January, our church will be staffing the Woodruff Community Clothes Closet on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. If you or your class would like to help, please contact Carolyn Culbreath or the church office.

READ THE BIBLE THROUGH IN 2008

Commit to reading the Bible through this year. Readings will be listed each week in The Encourager and in the Sunday bulletin.

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Dec. 23 Dec. 30

Preschool 5 4

Children 23 20

Youth 14 11

Adults 103 105

Total Attendance 145 140

BUDGET December 23 December 30 2007

Needs $ 7,969.00 $ 7,969.00 $ 414,362.00

Offering $ 7,715.00 $ 12,805.20 $ 400.998.66

Over/(Under) ($ 254.00) $ 4,836.20 ($ 13,363.34)

DESIGNATED FUNDS Dec 23 Dec 30

Over and Above Offering $ 432.00 $ 555.00

Lottie Moon Offering $ 827.00                $ 572.00

Annie Armstrong Offering $ 10.00 $

Designated Offering $ 285.00  $ 435.00

Total Designated $ 1,554.00 $1,562.00

TOTAL $ 9,269.00 $14,367.20

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

For the Work of the Church

In Memory of Mary Wall

Mary Dula

In Special Memory of Obera Young

Bob & Julia Howard

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

In Honor of Jim and Kay Young

Mark and Kathy Soza

In Honor of Andrew Shull

Mark and Kathy Soza

In Memory of Obera Young

Kent and Tommie Jo McAbee

In Memory of Willie Mae Roper

Don Hunt

Over & Above Offering

In Honor of Jessie Smith

Telewene Stephens

In Honor of Bobbie Cudd

Gleaners Sunday School Class

With Love & Great Appreciation for Mike Elliott

Builders Sunday School Class

In Memory of Dora Osborne

Jim & Kay Young

Walter & Linda Garrett

Bill & Shelba Scott

In Memory of Bruce Foster

Telewene Stephens and Family

In Memory of Obera Young

Sam and Anne Rogers

Jim & Kay Young

In Memory of Mary Wall

Kate Hames

In Memory of Vance Garrett

Buddy & Loretta Burdette

Choir Robe Fund

In Memory of Obera Young

Lynn & Jean Harrill

Kathleen Workman Endowment Fund

In Memory of John & Kathleen LeRoy

Lynn & Jean Harrill

The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS

Tell Me the Story of Jesus!

Goal: $6,000.00 * Received: $4,238.00

Visit the Lottie Moon Display located across from the Welcome Center for Prayer Guides, Maps, Magnets & other material that will equip you as you pray.

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

For Sanctuary Heating and Air

Over and Above Fund Balance: $8,714.54

SALT AND LIGHT!

Men’s Ministry Conference

January 19 * Riverland Hills Baptist Church

Authentic Manhood: Winning at Work and Home

Featuring: Ron Barker, Barry McGee and over 37 different resource conferences. Registration is $25 and includes lunch if received before this Wednesday, January 2.

UNASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL!

Women’s Lifestyle Evangelism Conference

January 24 * First Baptist Church, Taylors

January 26 * First Baptist Church, Columbia

Featuring: By Design, Debrah Cannada, Mary Krulikowski, Evie Morris, Kimberly Sowell and Thelma Wells. Registration is $20 and includes lunch if received before January 9.

WORLD CHANGERS MISSION TRIP

June 14-21 * Cherokee, NC

A $50.00 deposit is due by January 20.

See Kelly Smith for more information!

JANUARY CHURCH CONFERENCE

Sunday Night, January 27 after Bible Study

PREPARATION DAY

Sunday, February 3

The Health Ministry Team is sponsoring a day when professionals can help you prepare a Christian Will, Health Care Power of Attorney, Living Will and other documents as we seek to prepare and be good stewards of all God’s blessings.

YOUTH SUMMER 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.

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.

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, Thank you for all the cards, phone calls, and prayers during and after my surgery. Thank you for the love and support you have given me. Please continue to pray for me. Love, Kim Fowler

Dear Church Family, I would like to thank you so much for the many acts of kindness shown to mother during the Christmas holidays. Thank you to the Sunday School classes and many friends for the numerous cards that she received. Also, I would like to thank the group that visited her at Martha Franks. She enjoyed seeing everyone and she is still enjoying the poinsettia that you gave her. Most importantly, thank you for the prayers and please continue to remember her. Love, Jane McFerrin

Woodruff Church Family, Thank you for the beautiful basket of flowers you sent at the celebration of Mother’s life. For those who called and sent cards we appreciate your expressions of sympathy. Jim and Kay Young

DAY BY DAY

TUESDAY, JANUARY 1

Life Walk – Genesis 1-2

OFFICE CLOSED – Happy New Year!

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2

Life Walk – Genesis 3-5

6:30 pm Mid-Week Service – Psalm 38 -41

THURSDAY, JANUARY 3

Life Walk – Genesis 6-9

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4

Life Walk – Genesis 10-11

SATURDAY, JANUARY 5

Life Walk – Genesis 12-14

9:00 am Woodruff Community Clothes Closet

SUNDAY, JANUARY 6

9:00 am Handbell Practice

9:45 am Bible Study for All Ages

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

4:30 pm Diaconate Meeting

5:00 pm Puppet Ministry

6:00 pm January Bible Study

MONDAY, JANUARY 7

Life Walk – Genesis 15-17

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8

Life Walk – Genesis 18-20

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9

Life Walk – Genesis 21-24

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, Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s,

Acteens, Challengers, Adult Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, JANUARY 10

Life Walk – Genesis 25-26

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11

Life Walk – Genesis 27-31

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12

Life Walk – Genesis 32-36

9:00 am Woodruff Community Clothes Closet

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, January 6

Greeters: S Scott, J McAbee (f)

C Simpkins, Jr (o) M Elliott (p)

Counting Team: P Elliott, R & A Henson

Sound Booth: Z Orias Nursery: K & A Simpkins

Ushers: C Simpkins, G Cooper (f),

C Shaver (o), J Davidson (p)

Welcome Center: T & T Sumner

B P Screening: K Fowler

Children’s Worship: K Smith, V Bailey, J Turner

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Next Wednesday, January 9

Pizza, Corn, Cookies, Tea Cost: $1.50