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 9, 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 FORGIVENESS

Psalms 32

Morning Worship Service

WINNING THE WAR WITHIN

Romans 6:11-14; 7:15-25

January Bible Study

Romans: God’s Amazing Grace

SET FREE TO LIVE!

Romans 5, 6, 7

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                    Jean Woodfin, 1-13   Phil Raines, 1-18

                    Kaitlin Brown, 1-13                 Carol Anne McAbee, 1-18

                    Steve Patton, 1-15 Joi Igleheart, 1-19

                    Stephanie Foster, 1-15            Sharon Meadows, 1-19

                    Jan Skinner, 1-16 Cassie Fortner, 1-19

                    Brad Burgess, 1-17

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and prayerful concern to

Marie Wood and family in the death of her father,

Vance Garrett.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS RESUME!

Join us this Wednesday night for supper, mission groups, choir and Bible study!

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, January 9 * 11:45 am

Our program guest will be magician and ventriloquist, Steve Holt. Steve has been entertaining for over 30 years and has appeared on Entertainment Tonight, The Nashville Network, PM Magazine and numerous cruise lines. Join us for great food, fellowship, and entertainment.

MID-WEEK SERVICE

This Wednesday, January 9 * 6:30 pm

We will be studying Psalm 42!

2008 FLOWER CALENDAR

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

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.

This Sunday

January 13 at 6:00 pm

Fellowship Hall

Coffee, Cider, Hot Chocolate, Tea Provided!

ROMANS: God’s Amazing Grace!

The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS

Tell Me the Story of Jesus!

Goal: $6,000.00 * Received: $4,444.65

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: $8,894.54

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

For the Work of the Church

In Memory of Mary Wall

Dr & Mrs Lewis Barnett, Jr

Over & Above Offering

In Memory of Calvin Willard

In Memory of Mary Wall

Gary & Dayna Chumley

In Memory of Bruce Foster

In Memory of Obera Young

Walter & Linda Garrett

Lottie Moon Offering

In Memory of Dora Osborne

Bill & Martha Jean Lanford

In Memory of Mary Wall

In Memory of Calvin Willard

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Jan 6

Preschool 6

Children 23

Youth 19

Adults 129

Total Attendance 177

BUDGET Jan 6 2008

Needs $ 8,280.00 $ 8,280.00

Offering $ 8,350.55     $ 8,350.55

Over/(Under) $ 70.55 $ 70.55

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Over and Above Offering $ 180.00

Lottie Moon Offering $ 206.65

Designated Offering $ 100.00

Total Designated $ 486.65

TOTAL $ 8,837.20

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.

PREPARATION DAY

Sunday, February 3

The Health Ministry Team is sponsoring a day to focus on having 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. Representatives from the Baptist Foundation of South Carolina and Regional Hospice will be with us and will be available for appointments that Sunday afternoon.

SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCHEON

Sunday, February 3

We look forward to a great time of food and fellowship on Super Bowl Sunday and Preparation Day. If you would be interested in helping make soup, sandwiches or dessert, please contact Pam Scott or the church office.

HEALTH MINISTRY TEAM MEETING

This Sunday, January 13 * 4:45 pm

Health Ministry Team members are reminded of this important meeting as we get ready for Preparation Day. The meeting is open to anyone who would like to help.

PUPPET MINISTRY

Sunday, January 13 * 5:00 pm * Grades 3^rd – 8^th

Come and take part in this fun-filled ministry.

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.

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.

CHURCH MINISTRY SEMINAR

February 9 * Morningside Baptist Church

Eddie Hammett will lead a discussion of his book: Reaching People under 40 while Keeping People over 60: Being Church for All Generations. Contact our pastor to register.

GARAGE CLEAN UP

Saturday, January 12 * 9:00 am

The Transportation Committee will be cleaning out the garage and asks anyone who would like to help to be here this Saturday morning.

WOODRUFF COMMUNITY

CLOTHES CLOSET

During the month of January, our church is 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.

EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN CONFERENCE

Friday Evening, March 28 & Saturday, March 29

Bi-Lo Center

Take part in this time of renewal, inspiration, and fellowship. Program guests include: Chonda Pierce, Mark Schultz, Angela Thomas, Charles Billingsley, Lisa Whelchel, Michael O’Brien, Carol Kent, Mandisa, and Thelma Wells. Registration is $39 if we can get a group of 10 or more. It is $49 otherwise. Contact Kelly Smith if you are interested in taking part.

WORLD CHANGERS MISSION TRIP

June 14-21 * Cherokee, NC

A $50.00 deposit is due by January 20.

See Kelly Smith for more information!

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.

JANUARY CHURCH CONFERENCE

Sunday Night, January 27 after Bible Study

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!

To My Church Family, A simple “thank you” seems to be a small statement for all you have done for me during the last three months, but I can think of nothing that is more sincere. I’ll be indebted to you always – your prayers, your cares and letters, telephone calls, visits, flowers, cookies and candy have made these days more bearable. Unless you have been in my shoes you have no idea how these things have helped! Thank you, everyone, for everything! Sincerely, Frances Pearson

Dear Friends, I have been so blessed by our kind and loving God. Thank you for lifting me up in prayer. My tumor was benign in my thyroid even though test had shown it to have a greater chance of being malignant. I am so thankful for prayerful friends. Thank you and may God bless you all!      `                                                                   Love, Jane Jordan

Andrew, Thank you so very much for being so willing to participate in the Healing Heart Memorial Service – You really got the service started off right. Please thank the church for allowing us to use the sanctuary for the service. Everyone said the sanctuary was beautiful.

Love, JoAnn Wilkie & Peggy Gilliland

DAY BY DAY

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

9:00 am Garage Clean Up

SUNDAY, JANUARY 13

Life Walk – Genesis 32-36

9:00 am Handbell Practice

9:45 am Bible Study for All Ages

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

4:45 pm Health Ministry Team

5:00 pm Puppet Ministry

6:00 pm January Bible Study

MONDAY, JANUARY 14

Life Walk – Genesis 37-40

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15

Life Walk – Genesis 41-44

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16

Life Walk – Genesis 45-47

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 17

Life Walk – Genesis 48-50

FRIDAY, JANUARY 18

Life Walk – Exodus 1-2

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19

Life Walk – Exodus 3-6

9:00 am Youth depart on Winter Retreat, Pigeon Forge, TN

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, January 13

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:

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

Welcome Center: J Granger, J Harrill

B P Screening: S Culbreath

Children’s Worship: L Orias, B Scott, P Wash

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, January 9

Pizza, Corn, Cookies, Tea Cost: $1.50