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

                                                            March 12, 2008

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Palm Sunday!

 

Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!

 

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

LIVING 3:16 – IT’S ALL ABOUT LOVE

John 3:16; 1 John 3:16-20; 4:15-18; 5:2-5

Morning Worship Service

PALM SUNDAY

Evening Worship Service

SHARE JESUS WITHOUT FEAR

 

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Christopher Blanton, 3-16  Bud Workman, 3-20

Steven Teague, 3-16              Grace Cooper, 3-21

Jimmy Godfrey, 3-16      Megan Robertson, 3-21

Ronnie Godfrey, 3-18             Ruby Rhodes, 3-22

Johnny Osborne, 3-19                Ben Bailey, 3-22

Priscilla Miller, 3-20    

 

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and prayerful support to:

Debra Fortner, Liz Tipton and their families in the death of their uncle, Al Rast.

 

SHARE JESUS WITHOUT FEAR

This Sunday Night * 6:00 pm

Learn to share your faith in Jesus with confidence and joy. This relational approach emphasizes the power of God at work in and through each witnessing conversation.  Step out in faith and obedience as we learn to trust God together.

 

DO YOU NEED A RIDE?

If you need transportation to the worship services or activities at the church, please call Bob Hix, Linda Rhodes or the church office.

 

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Cards are available in the office & in the Health Ministry room for you to record emergency contact telephone numbers.  The completed cards will be kept secure in the church office. 

 

MID-WEEK SERVICE

This Wednesday, March 12  *  6:30 pm

We will be studying Psalm 71!

 

MARTHA LEWIS MISSION GROUP

Monday, March 17 * 7:00 pm * Church Library

Join the fun as we meet together this Monday night.  All are welcome!

 

CROSSROADS

South Carolina WMU Annual Meeting

March 14-15  *  Fairview Baptist  *  Greer

Join in this time of inspiration, fellowship, and celebration!  If you need transportation, please call the church office.

 

PROCESSION OF THE PALMS

This Sunday, March 16

Children are invited to take part in the procession of palms, streamers, and banners during the worship service this Sunday morning.  If you would like for your child to take part, please bring them to the front foyer of the sanctuary at 10:50 am.  We look forward to this time of celebration.  “Blessed is He who comes in the Name of the Lord!”

 

LIVE WITH URGENCY

Season of Prayer for North American Missions

The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

Goal:  $3,750.00  *  Received:  $2,493.00

 

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

For Sanctuary Heating and Air

Over and Above Fund Balance:  $15,677.04

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

For the Work of The Church

In Memory of Lucile Cook

Doris Anderson

In Memory of Carolyn McAbee

In Memory of Ginny Suggs

Nelle Waddell

Over & Above Offering

In Memory of Mary Wall

Germantown Baptist Single Truth Sunday School Class

In Memory of Margaret Riddle

Telewene Stephens, Tom, Cathy, Wallace & Lewis

Annie Armstrong Offering

In Memory of Ginny Suggs

Bobby & Carla Blanton

First Baptist Church GA’s

Morning Mission Group

 

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE      March 9

  Preschool                                                       5

  Children                                                       25

  Youth                                                           24

  Adults                                                         124

  Total Attendance                                        178

BUDGET                                     March 9          2008

  Needs                                        $  8,280.00   $ 82,800.00

  Offering                                    $  5,664.60    $ 75,615.37

 Over/(Under)                            ($  2,615.40)  ($  7,184.63)

DESIGNATED FUNDS                 

  Over and Above Offering             $   134.00

  Annie Armstrong Offering            $   475.00

  Designated Offering                     $   394.50

  Total Designated                          $1,003.50

TOTAL                                            $ 6,668.10

 

EASTER EGG HUNT

Saturday, March 22

Fun Starts at 12:00 pm

(Lunch, Games,

Easter Story, and Egg Hunt)

If you would like to contribute individually wrapped candy & plastic eggs, please bring them to the office.

 

OUTREACH COMMITMENT CARDS

We are in the process of launching a church-wide outreach effort.  If you would like to be part of this, but have not turned in a Commitment Card, please call the church office or stop by and get a card.  Our prayer is that everyone who is involved in the life of our church will become involved in reaching people for Christ.

 

CREATIVE ARTS MINISTRY

Children & Youth  *  Each Sunday 5:00 pm

Join us in the Youth Room each Sunday afternoon for fun with Sign Language, Puppets, Drama, and Interpretive Movement.

 

QUILTING CLASS

Thursday, April 10 * 6:00 pm  *  Church Library

Start with an easy block and progressively increase your skills and techniques.  The class will meet the 2nd Thursday of each month.  Contact Kathy Skinner to register or for more information.

 

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, April 2  *  11:45 am

Our April program features the Martha Franks Singers under the direction of Joe Greer.  Join us for a great time of food, fellowship, and entertainment.

 

LOOKING AHEAD IN APRIL:

Reverend Ryan Eklund will be our guest preacher for both services on Sunday, April 6.  Rev. Eklund served as our pastor from 1975 – 1979.  We look forward to Ryan and Betty being with us.

 

Brad Stamey, who was featured in the Week of Prayer materials this past December, will be our guest speaker on Sunday morning, April 13.  Brad and his wife Lori have served for the past 10 years as missionaries in Moscow.  They will be returning to Moscow in August.

 

A Neighborhood Work Day is being planned for Saturday, April 26.  We will meet at the church and then divide into teams to do yard work and other household tasks for those in our church and community who need some assistance.  We will conclude with lunch together at the church.

 

The Young Musicians are preparing a spring musical for Sunday night, April 27.  Power Play tells the story of a young hockey team as they learn to trust God even in difficult circumstances.

 

MAUNDY THURSDAY

COMMUNITY

WORSHIP SERVICE

Next Thursday, March 20, 6:30 pm

Emma Gray United Methodist Church

Join with other believers in this community as we share in a covered dish supper and then focus on the meaning behind the Passover Seder. 

 

GOOD FRIDAY

COMMUNITY

WORSHIP SERVICE

Next Friday, March 21, 7:00 pm

First Baptist Church

Join us as we serve as the host church for this powerful time of reflection to consider what Jesus did for us.

 

COMMUNITY

SUNRISE SERVICE

Easter Sunday, March 23, 7:00 am

Led by the WHS Teens for Christ

First Baptist Church, Front Steps

Breakfast will follow the service.

 

FLOWERING CROSS

For Easter, the Decorating Committee will be preparing a “Flowering Cross” in the sanctuary.  Please bring flowers with you to add to the cross as you come to Sunday School next Sunday.

 

SUNRISE BREAKFAST

We are putting together a team to cook breakfast for the Easter Sunrise Service.  If you would like to be part of this group, please contact Pam Scott or the church office.

 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

13TH Annual W. Ray Miller Memorial Golf Tournament

Thursday, April 17 * Three Pines Golf Course

Sponsorship information and Registration forms are available in the church office.

 

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

 

THE ENCOURAGER

If you are not receiving a newsletter and would like to start receiving one each week, please call our church office, 476-8171.  Every Tuesday the newsletter is added to our church web site – www.woodruff1st.org.

 

A Great Spiritual Awakening

PRAYER MEETING

Wednesday, March 12  *  12:00 Noon

At the corner of Hayne Street and Main Street

All men are invited to come and share in this time of prayer.  Contact Dr. James Sloan, 476-2897, for more information.

 

THANKS!

Dear Church Family, Many thanks for all of the cards, prayers and acts of kindness.  It is wonderful to have such a loving and thoughtful church family.  In Christ, Ellie Knoke

 

 

Dear First Baptist, Thank you for all the prayers, cards, calls and visits during my recent surgery.  I am feeling better each and everyday and I know that the prayers you offered on my behalf were answered.  Thank you for your thoughtfulness and your kindness. 

                                                                     Sincerely,  Jimmy Fortner

 

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12

Life Walk – Judges 13-16

12:00 pm   Prayers for Spiritual Awakening – Hayne & Main

  5:15 pm   Fellowship Supper

  5:40 pm   Preschool & Children’s Choirs, Youth Lighthouse

  6:30 pm   Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers

                 Adult Choir, Mid-Week Service – Psalm 71

THURSDAY, MARCH 13

Life Walk – Judges 17-21

FRIDAY, MARCH 14

Life Walk – Ruth 1-4

SATURDAY, MARCH 15

Life Walk – 1 Samuel 1-3

SUNDAY, MARCH 16

  9:00 am   Handbell Practice

  9:45 am   Bible Study for All Ages

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

  5:00 pm   Creative Arts Ministry for Children and Youth

  6:00 pm   Evening Worship Service – Share Jesus w/o Fear

MONDAY, MARCH 17

Life Walk – 1 Samuel 4-8

  7:00 pm   Martha Lewis Mission Group- Library

TUESDAY, MARCH 18

Life Walk - 1 Samuel 9-12

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19

Life Walk – 1 Samuel 13-15

  5:15 pm   Fellowship Supper

  5:40 pm   Preschool & Children’s Choirs, Youth Lighthouse

  6:30 pm   Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers

                 Adult Choir, Mid-Week Service

THURSDAY, MARCH 20

Life Walk – 1 Samuel 16-19

  6:30 pm   Maundy Thursday @ Emma Gray UMC

  7:00 pm   Healing Heart Grief Support Group

FRIDAY, MARCH 21

Life Walk – 1 Samuel 20-23

OFFICE CLOSED – GOOD FRIDAY

  7:00 pm   Good Friday Service – First Baptist

SATURDAY, MARCH 22

Life Walk – 1 Samuel 24-26

12:00 pm   Easter Egg Hunt

 

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, March 16

Greeters:  J McAbee, C Simpkins (f) P Elliott (o) R Rhodes (p)

Counting Team:  R Rhodes, S & A Rogers

Sound Booth:    R Smith

Nursery:  J Waddell, C Fortner     B P Screening:  J Howard

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

pm –  J Skinner, B Scott

Welcome Center:  R & K Smith

Children’s Worship:  K Smith, M Orias, J Turner

 

 

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, March 12

Hamburgers, Chips, Cookies, Tea               Cost:  $1.50