THE

 ENCOURAGER                   

“…to prepare all God’s people for the work of

Christian Service to build up the body of Christ.”

 

First Baptist Church * Woodruff, South Carolina

January 17, 2007

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PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

WHAT IS HUMAN LIFE WORTH?

Genesis 8:15 – 9:11; Psalm 139; Proverbs 1:8-19; 24:10-12

Morning Worship Service

Time of Remembrance

THE UNBROKEN CIRCLE

1 John 4:12

January Bible Study

John’s Letters:  How to Grow in Loving God

GROWING BY LOVING OTHERS

1 John 3:11 - 4:21

Church Conference

 

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We express our love and prayerful support to

Jane Robertson and family in the death of her father,

Jack Finch.

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                     Willie Mae Roper, 1-21        Lillie Kelly, 1-26

                     Rick Tipton, 1-21                  Arthur Wood, 1-27

                     John Osborne, 1-21              Jim Davidson, 1-27

                     I F Seay, 1-22  

 

MID WEEK SERVICE

Wednesday January 17  *  6:30 pm

We are learning life lessons from the history of the Kings of Judah as we continue our chapter-by-chapter study from God’s word.  Join us this week as we pick up at

2 Chronicles 21.

 

PAPER PRODUCTS PROJECT

The Morning Mission Group will be collecting paper products for the Laotian Ministry through February.  If you would like to help in this project, please leave your products in the library.  You may bring plates, cups, napkins, towels, & tissue.  Thanks much!

 

BAPTIST CAMPUS MINISTRY MEAL

Our church will be coordinating a meal for the BCM in Spartanburg on Thursday, January 25.  Students from Converse, Wofford, Spartanburg Tech, Spartanburg Methodist and USC Upstate attend.  If you would like to help with this meal, please contact the church office.

 

LOTTIE MOON OFFERING

What will you do that others may hear of Jesus?

Goal:  $ 5,500.00         Received to Date:  $ 5,660.00

 

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

For the Paving of the Church Parking Lots

Fund Balance:   $69,218.03

 

 

 

Continuing This Sunday

January 21 at 6:00 pm

Fellowship Hall

Coffee, Cider, Hot Chocolate Provided!

 

John’s Letters:

How to Grow in Loving God!

A special class is offered for children in Grades 1-5.

 

Woodruff Community

CLOTHES CLOSET

This is our church’s month to staff the Clothes Closet.  If you are able to help, please contact one of the “team captains” listed below or the church office.

Jan. 20 – Julia Howard  *  Jan. 27 – Lauren Orias

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

 

In Memory of Lucile Cook

Doris Anderson

 

In Loving Memory of Clarke Garner

Daniel & Sallie Stone

Kathy, Cindy & JoAnne Garner

Sarah G Arnold

 

 

Over & Above Offering

In Memory of Steve Stephens

Virgil & Joyce Wright

Everett & Jean Foster

Janice Foster

All Medical, Inc.

Evans & JoAnn Wilkie

Tommy & JoAnne Westmoreland

Roger & Priscilla Miller

Nelle Waddell

Ruby Waddell

Henry & Jean Woodfin

Bobby & Mary Dell Scott

Dr & Mrs Lewis Barnette

Charlie & Mary Warren

 

 

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING:

SUNDAY SCHOOL

                                                Jan 14

Preschool                                      4

Children                                      22

Youth                                          23

Adults                                        111

Total Attendance                      160

BUDGET                                 January 14                   2007

  Needs                                     $   7,969.00          $   15,938.00

  Offering                                 $   4,585.55          $   12,847.72

 Over/(Under)                         ($   3,383.45)       ($     3,090.28)

DESIGNATED FUNDS                 

  Over and Above Offering      $    352.94

  Lottie Moon Offering            $    332.71

  Designated Offering              $ 1,237.60

  Total Designated                    $ 1,923.25

TOTAL                                                            $6,508.80

 

 

FROM THE HEART

As we worship together Sunday may we draw comfort from the strength and help the Lord can provide.  We will remember those in our fellowship who have gone to be with the Lord since our last Memorial Service.  We extend our love and prayers to the families of these loved ones listed below as well as to each family in our congregation that has experienced grief and loss.  Let us support one another as we claim the hope that comes from being surrounded by God’s presence and from the promises in His word.

John Jordan Stinson

Vera Whisenant Chapman

Sarah Trammel Willard

James Paul Cox

James Charles ‘Jake’ Hames

Grace Martin Lanford

Olive Reynolds Stribling

John Williams Drummond

Clarence Willard ‘Bud’ Kiser

Margaret Henson Godfrey Compton

William Talmadge ‘Steve’ Stephens

We give thanks to God for the lasting influence of these dear ones and for the comfort He has given through the provision of His Son, Jesus Christ.  We look forward to that day when by God’s grace we will all be united around His throne celebrating His glory, love and praise.

 

Spartanburg County Baptist Network

ANNUAL DEACONS BANQUET

Thursday, March 1 * 6:30 - 8:30 pm

First Baptist North Spartanburg

Dr. Frank Page, SBC President, is the featured speaker.

The event is for all past and present deacons and their spouses.  Tickets are $8.00 per person.

 

PROMISE KEEPERS

August 3-4 * Columbia, SC

Registration is $69.00 from now until January 31

 

BETH MOORE SIMULCAST

Saturday, February 24 *  10:30 am – 4:30 pm

Enjoy a day of inspiration and fellowship hosted by Cornerstone Baptist Church.  The cost of $25.00 includes lunch and a simulcast workbook.  Sign up before February 11.  Childcare will be provided.

 

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, February 7 * 11:45 am

All are welcome!  Join us for great food and fellowship!

Four for Him, our First Baptist Quartet, will be singing.

 

EQUIPPING PEOPLE IN CHURCH

Leadership Conference

Saturday, March 10 * 7:30 am – 12:30 pm

First Baptist North Spartanburg

Courses will be offered in Children’s Ministry, Youth Ministry, Collegiate Ministry, Men’s Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Music, Missions Mobilization, Disaster Relief, Deacon Ministry, Library Ministry, and much more.  Call the church office to register.  Our church will pay the registration for anyone who would like to take advantage of this “equipping” event.  The conference is sponsored by the Spartanburg County Baptist Network and the SC Baptist Convention.

 

BE RED CROSS READY!

Free “Build a Kit” bags are available at the Blood Pressure Screening Table.  On the outside of these durable bags is a list of things that would be helpful in an emergency.

 

WILLIAM HOWELL TRAILBLAZER

5K Cross Country & 1 ½ Mile Run/Walk

Saturday, January 20   *   9:00 am   *   WHS

Entry forms are available in the church office.  Registration for each event is $15.00.  Funds will go toward scholarships for WHS students.

 

THE TRIVIA QUESTION

This week’s question:  We currently meet at our 7^th House of Worship.  Which “House of Worship” was the first to have an indoor baptistry with dressing rooms?

Last week’s question:  God has called many people from the membership of our church to serve as pastors, missionaries and in other avenues of ministry.  Who was the first person from our church to serve overseas as a missionary?  Dr. John Todd Anderson was noted for his genuine humility, unselfish spirit, devotion to his Lord, faithfulness to his church, and his cheery disposition.  During his student days, he helped establish Sunday Schools at churches in our area.  He and his wife served as medical missionaries in Yang Chow, China.  On the night of November 12, 1918, Dr. Anderson was standing on a small boat holding a lantern to enable a rescue party to answer a call of distress.  Suddenly, a large ship struck the boat and Dr. Anderson was tragically drowned in the Yangtze River.

 

IMPACT TEAM PLANNING MEETING

Thursday, January 25 * 7:00 pm * Cornerstone Baptist

A team of body builders that give powerful testimonies and perform feats of strength are being invited to do school assemblies in the day and evangelistic services at night during the week of April 11.  You are invited to meet together with other Christians in the community to help plan this evangelist event.

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17

  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 18

  7:00 pm   Healing Heart Support Group

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20

  6:00 am   Men leave for the Salt and Light Conference

  9:00 am   Clothes Closet

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21

  9:00 am   Handbell Practice

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

12:00 pm   Memorial Meal

  5:30 pm   Grounds Committee

  6:00 pm   January Bible Study

  7:00 pm   Church Conference followed by Youth SNAC

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24

  9:00 am   MOPS

  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 25

  6:00 pm   Baptist Collegiate Ministry Meal

 

JANUARY CHURCH CONFERENCE

This Sunday Night, January 21 after Bible Study

 

HEALING HEART SUPPORT GROUP

3^rd Thursday of each month * Church Library * 7:00 pm. 

The group is open to all who have suffered a loss.

 

2007 FLOWER CALENDAR

Call or come by the church office to reserve the Sunday you would like to put flowers in the sanctuary in 2007.

 

FACING THE GIANTS

Sunday, February 18 * 6:00 pm

Our church has purchased a license to show the movie, “Facing the Giants.”  The movie, produced by Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia, tells the story of how a high school football team learns to put their trust in God.  The film includes a clear presentation of the gospel.  Invite family and friends to come with you.

 

“FACING THE GIANTS” BIBLE STUDY

This Wednesday our youth will begin a special Bible study that will feature discussion and clips from the movie.  Pray that God will use this in a powerful way.

 

TUESDAY MORNING PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday, 7:00 – 7:30 am * All are welcome!

 

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, January 21

Greeters

S Scott, L Turner (f), C Simpkins, Jr (o), B Howard (p)

         Counting Team          Sound Booth              Nursery

 L Harrill, J & M Ward       S Scott      P Miller, L Morgan

Ushers

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

      Welcome Center                      Blood Pressure Screening

            T & L Morgan                            C Schlock

Children’s Worship

L Orias, A Weathers, C Weathers

 

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, January 17

Pizza, Corn, Cookies, Tea               Cost:  $1.50

 

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS

The Health Ministry Team is urging each adult in the church to have their blood pressure checked during the month of January.  Stop by the Health Ministry Room before or after Sunday School.