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 19, 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!

Community Sunrise Service

Led by the WHS Teens For Christ

Sunrise Breakfast

Bacon, Eggs, Sausage, Biscuits, and More!

Sunday School

LIVING 3:16 – ALIVE WITH POWER

Ephesians 1:18-21; 2:4-9, 3:16-21

Easter Worship Service

MEETING THE LIVING LORD!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

        Dot Tucker, 3-23          Kathy Soza, 3-26

        Rayni Wilson, 3-23 Sunni James, 3-27

        Lisa Thomas, 3-25    John Michael Soza, 3-27

        Julia Howard, 3-25   Polly Morgan, 3-29

        Edith McIntyre, 3-26        James Westmoreland, 3-29

        Lynn Harrill, 3-26

CONGRATULATIONS

We celebrate with Miranda Cooper the birth of her daughter, Raina Adalee, born March 10.

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

Our church family grieves the death of Mae Craig and extends our love and prayerful support to her husband Raymond and to her family.

We extend our love and prayerful support to

Sheila Stribling and family in the death of her brother, Mason Wofford;

Joyce Majeska and family in the death of her mother, Cornelia Leopard;

Larry Thompson and family in the death of his mother, Frances Thompson;

The family of John Bolton.

Resolution In Recognition of the Service of

VIRGINIA ROSE CAPE SUGGS

The Executive Board of the SC WMU passed a resolution last week expressing appreciation for the dedicated service Ginny gave to the WMU on the local, network and state levels. A copy of the resolution has been placed on the bulletin board outside 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.

PRAYER MEETING

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

You’re Invited!

EASTER EGG HUNT

This Saturday, March 22

12:00 pm

Invite a friend to come with you! We’ll have hot dogs for lunch. Then it’s time to have fun! Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Easter Crafts, Easter Story and Egg Hunt. Parents are encouraged to come and have fun with their children.

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

For the Work of the Church

In Memory of Mae Craig

Mr & Mrs Freddie Shirley

Ethel Russell

In Memory of Cornelia Leopard

Ron & Joyce Majeska

In Memory of Carolyn McAbee

Kathryn Galloway

Over & Above Offering

In Memory of Mae Craig

Jessie Smith

Dickie & Jane Turner

Betty Rhodes

Walter & Linda Garrett

Randy & Linda Rhodes

John & Kim McAbee

Sara Mudge

Nancy Skinner

Annie Armstrong Offering

In Memory of Ginny Suggs

Jeff & Sandra Hix

John & Kim McAbee

Nancy Skinner

In Memory of Carolyn McAbee

Jeff & Sandra Hix

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE March 16

Preschool 6

Children 26

Youth 16

Adults 116

Total Attendance 164

BUDGET March 16 2008

Needs $ 8,280.00 $ 91,080.00

Offering $ 6,685.93   $ 82,341.15

Over/(Under) ($ 1,594.07) ($ 8,738.85)

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Over and Above Offering $ 984.00

Annie Armstrong Offering $ 220.00

Designated Offering $ 535.00

Total Designated $1,739.00

TOTAL $ 8,424.93

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.

A RESTING PLACE

A granite bench has been given to the church

In Honor of Genia Sumner by Her Children.

The bench is located near the glass doors as you enter the church from the back parking lot.

YOUTH GIRLS ENSEMBLE

Sunday, March 30 * 5:00 pm

Youth that are interested in singing for the worship services are invited to come be part of this new group that is being formed. Marcia Ward will serve as the group’s director. This will take place as part of the Creative Arts Ministry offered each Sunday afternoon.

CREATIVE ARTS MINISTRY

Children & Youth * Sunday, March 30 * 5:00 pm

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

Spartanburg County Baptist Network

SPRING WMU MEETING

Tuesday, April 8 * 6:45 pm * Morningside Baptist

Please call the church office if you will be able to attend.

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..

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.

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 2^nd Thursday of each month. Contact Kathy Skinner to register or for more information.

LIVE WITH URGENCY

Season of Prayer for North American Missions

The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

Goal: $3,750.00 * Received: $2,713.00

MAUNDY THURSDAY COMMUNITY

WORSHIP SERVICE

This 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

This Friday, March 21, 7:00 pm

First Baptist Church

Join us as we serve as the host church for this powerful time of reflection as we 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.

SUNRISE BREAKFAST

Join us for a wonderful breakfast this Sunday morning after the Sunrise Service! Appreciation is expressed in advance to all who have agreed to rise early and cook.

FLOWERING CROSS

The Decorating Committee will be preparing a “Flowering Cross” in the sanctuary this Sunday. Please bring flowers with you to add to the cross as you come to Sunday School. Pictures will be taken of families, individuals and groups after the service.

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

For Sanctuary Heating and Air

Over and Above Fund Balance: $16,661.04

MID-WEEK SERVICE

This Wednesday, March 19 * 6:30 pm

We will be studying Psalm 74!

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.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

13^TH 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.

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

Our church office will be closed

Good Friday, March 21.

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.

FIRST BAPTIST TRAVEL MUGS

We have purchased travel mugs to give to our visitors. The mugs are blue and are imprinted with our church name and a beautiful drawing by Lottie Caldwell of our church steeple. The mugs are available for purchase in the church office for $3.00. Your purchase of a mug will help defray the cost of this outreach project.

DAY BY DAY

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 – Psalm 74

THURSDAY, MARCH 20

Life Walk – 1 Samuel 16-19

6:30 pm Covered Dish Fellowship – Emma Gray UMC

Maundy Thursday Community Service

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 Community Service – First Baptist

SATURDAY, MARCH 22

Life Walk – 1 Samuel 24-26

12:00 pm Easter Egg Hunt

SUNDAY, MARCH 23

7:00 am Sunrise Service and Breakfast

9:00 am Handbell Practice

9:45 am Bible Study for All Ages

11:00 am Easter Worship Service

MONDAY, MARCH 24

Life Walk – 1 Samuel 27-31

TUESDAY, MARCH 25

Life Walk - 2 Samuel 1-4

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26

Life Walk – 2 Samuel 5-7

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 27

Life Walk – 2 Samuel 8-10

FRIDAY, MARCH 28

Life Walk – 2 Samuel 11-14

4:30 pm Extraordinary Women’s Conference

SATURDAY, MARCH 29

Life Walk – 2 Samuel 15-18

7:00 am Extraordinary Women’s Conference

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, March 23

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

Counting Team: R Rhodes, S & A Rogers

Sound Booth: R Smith

Nursery: L Burdette, N Skinner

B P Screening: C Schlock

Ushers: L Robertson, L Fowler (f) R Smith (o) T Skinner (p)

Welcome Center: R & L Tipton

Children’s Worship: L Orias, L Craig, H Orias

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, March 19

Chicken Rings, Creamed Potatoes, Green Beans,

Cookies, Tea Cost: $1.50