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 16, 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 JUSTICE

Psalms 7

Morning Worship Service

TOUGH LOVE

Romans 8:28-39

January Bible Study

Romans: God’s Amazing Grace

UNFAILING LOVE

Romans 8, 9, 10, 11

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                        Rick Tipton, 1-21 I F Seay, 1-22

John Osborne, 1-21 Lillie Kelly, 1-26

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and prayers to:

Judy Davidson and family in the death of her sister,

Meryl Gulledge;

Rosemary Leake and family in the death of her brother, Tommy Dunaway.

WINTER YOUTH RETREAT

January 19 – 21 * Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Please be in prayer for our young people as they travel and take part in the Strength to Stand Conference. They will leave this Saturday morning at 9:00 and return late Monday afternoon.

MID-WEEK SERVICE

This Wednesday, January 16 * 6:30 pm

We will be studying Psalm 45!

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.

PUPPET MINISTRY

Next Sunday, January 27

5:00 pm * Grades 3^rd – 8^th

Come and take part in this fun-filled ministry.

JANUARY CHURCH CONFERENCE

Sunday Night, January 27 after Bible Study

This Sunday

January 20

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: $5,076.65

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

For Sanctuary Heating and Air

Over and Above Fund Balance: $9,067.95

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

For the Work of the Church

In Memory of E J Lanford & Essie Lanford Sims

Kenneth Lanford

Over & Above Offering

In Memory of Janet Cunningham

Bill & Shelba Scott

In Memory of Mary Wall

In Memory of Dora Osborne

Katherine Patton

In Memory of Vance Garrett

Walter & Linda Garrett

In Memory of Obera Young

Ronnie & Ann Henson

Lottie Moon Offering

In Memory of Obera Young

In Memory of Oliver Gilliland

In Memory of Calvin Willard

In Memory of Bruce Foster

Peggy Gilliland

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Jan 13

Preschool 6

Children 26

Youth 17

Adults 115

Total Attendance 164

BUDGET Jan 13 2008

Needs $ 8,280.00 $ 16,560.00

Offering $ 6,375.85 $ 14,726.40

Over/(Under) ($ 1,904.15) ($ 1,833.60)

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Over and Above Offering $ 161.00

Lottie Moon Offering $ 632.00

Designated Offering $ 1,693.00

Total Designated $ 2,486.00

TOTAL $ 8,861.85

PREPARATION DAY

The First Baptist Health Ministry Team is sponsoring Preparation Day on Sunday, February 3.

Sunday School

During the Sunday School hour, Coleman Catoe, an attorney with the Baptist Foundation of South Carolina will present information and answer questions about wills, living wills, durable power of attorney, health care power of attorney and charitable trusts. Sunday School classes are invited to come as a class or as individuals.

Worship Service

During the worship service, Dr. Lonnie Shull, our pastor’s father, will be preaching about the need for spiritual preparation.

Lunch

Following the worship service, we will have a Soup and Sandwich Luncheon for the entire congregation. Proceeds from lunch will go toward our Over and Above Fund.

Afternoon Appointments

After lunch, Coleman Catoe and a Social Worker from Regional Hospice will be available for appointments. They will answer questions, provide information and can complete some of these documents for those who are interested as time allows. There is no charge for these services. Please call the church office if you are interested in scheduling an appointment.

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.

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.

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.

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, February 6 * 11:45 am

Our program guest will be Russell Dean who serves as the Chaplain at Martha Franks Retirement Center.

WORLD CHANGERS MISSION TRIP

June 14-21 * Cherokee, NC

A $50.00 deposit is due by this Sunday, January 20.

See Kelly Smith for more information!

Church Family

VALENTINE BANQUET

Sunday, February 17 * 6:00 pm

Join us for great food, fellowship and entertainment. The program will feature puppet performances and skits prepared by the children and youth, contests and other family entertainment. Mark your calendars and plan to take part.

EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN CONFERENCE

Friday Evening, March 28 & Saturday, March 29

Bi-Lo Center

Take part in this time of renewal, inspiration, & fellowship. Program guests include: Chonda Pierce, Mark Schultz, Angela Thomas, Charles Billingsley, Lisa Whelchel, Michael O’Brien, Carol Kent, Mandisa, & 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.

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.

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.

COMMUNITY MEN’S BREAKFAST

Next Saturday, January 26 * 8:00 am

West End Baptist Church

All men are invited to this great time of food and fellowship. Coach Bill Owens, Upstate Fellowship of Christian Athletes Director will be our speaker. Allen Durham will be singing.

REACH OUT TO OUR VISITORS

Planning Meeting – Thursday, January 24

6:30 pm * Prayer Meeting Room

Come and help us as we organize our efforts and take on assignments so that we can be more effective in reaching out to our visitors.

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

ASH WEDNESDAY

COMMUNITY WORSHIP SERVICE

February 6 * 7:00 pm

First Presbyterian Church

Join with us and bring your friends to this special service of worship as we focus on what it means to die to self and live for God. First Presbyterian Church will be hosting this service for our congregation and the congregation of Emma Gray Memorial United Methodist Church. Supper, Choirs, Lighthouse & Mission Groups will meet at First Baptist that night on an adjusted schedule.

PRAYER MEETING

We meet for prayer each Tuesday morning from 7:00 – 7:30. All are welcome!

DAY BY DAY

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

7:00 pm Healing Heart Grief Support Group

FRIDAY, JANUARY 18

Life Walk – Exodus 1-2

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19

Life Walk – Exodus 3-6

6:30 am Men leave for Salt and Light Conference

9:00 am Woodruff Community Clothes Closet

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

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20

9:00 am Handbell Practice

9:45 am Bible Study for All Ages

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

6:00 pm January Bible Study

MONDAY, JANUARY 21

Life Walk – Exodus 7-10

6:00 pm Youth return from Winter Retreat

7:00 pm Martha Lewis Mission Group @ C Culbreath’s

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22

Life Walk – Exodus 11-12

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16

Life Walk – Exodus 13-15

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 24

Life Walk – Exodus 16-18

6:30 pm Outreach Group Meeting – Prayer Meeting Room

FRIDAY, JANUARY 25

Life Walk – Exodus 19-20

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26

Life Walk – Exodus 21-24

8:00 am Community Men’s Breakfast – West End

9:00 am Woodruff Community Clothes Closet

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, January 20

Greeters:

S Scott, J McAbee (f) C Simpkins, Jr (o) M Elliott (p)

Counting Team: P Elliott, R & A Henson

Sound Booth: J Young Nursery: P Miller, L Morgan

Ushers: K Schlock, S Stribling (f) M Green (o) D Bailey (p)

Welcome Center: R & K Smith

B P Screening: L Turner

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, January 16

Hamburgers, Chips, Cookies, Tea Cost: $1.50