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 21, 2007

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Saturday Supper

& Singing

 

This Saturday, March 24  *  6:00 pm

Donations will go toward the Parking Lot Project

 

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

JESUS RESTORES OUR LIVES

John 11:1-44

Morning Worship Service

THE LANGUAGE OF SINCERITY

There are no magic words

Exodus 9:27; 1 Samuel 15:24-25; Luke 6:46

Evening Worship Service

GENUINELY REPENTING

Acts 3:19

March Church Conference

 

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

     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            Kris Harrill Gillaspy, 3-30

     Kathy Soza, 3-26               Patrick Babson, 3-30

     Sunni James, 3-27

 

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and prayerful support to

The Family of Melvin Richards.

 

TEAM IMPACT

Community Evangelistic Services * April 11-13

Team Impact will conduct “Character Building” assemblies at the schools & evangelistic services in the evening.  The services will be held at Woodruff High School.  We are looking for God to do great things.  Listed below are some of the preparation meetings.  All of these begin at 7:00 pm.  Ushers, Counselors, and folks willing to provide Hospitability are needed.  Join in these efforts as we seek to reach the lost in our community.

March 22 – Planning, Cornerstone Baptist Church

March 29 – Counselor Training, FBC, Switzer

April 9 – Community Prayer Meeting, Cornerstone Baptist

 

American Cancer Society

RELAY FOR LIFE

Would you like to be part of the team from our church that works to raise funds to fight cancer?  Information packets are available in the church office.  This year’s Relay will begin on June 8 and will be held at Woodruff Middle School.

 

MEN’S MINISTRY PROJECT

A group of men from our church plan to go to Camp McCall on a Friday and Saturday in mid to late April to help with repairs for the camping season.  If you would like to be part of this group, please contact Tony Brown.  

 

 

 

 

Answer His Call!

Tell His Story!

Change Your World!

The Annie Armstrong offering goes to support missionaries throughout North America.  Why do we give and pray and go?  Because 7 out of every 10 people in North America do not have a saving relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Church Goal:  $3,600.00 * Received to Date:  $2,395.00

 

MID WEEK SERVICE

Wednesday, March 21  *  6:30 pm

This Wednesday, we continue our study in the Book of Nehemiah.  Themes include spiritual renewal, perseverance, overcoming obstacles, teamwork, the power of prayer and Christian leadership.  Please join with us for fellowship, Bible study and prayer.

 

MARCH CHURCH CONFERENCE

Sunday, March 25 * After the Evening Service

If your group or committee would like to be included in the printed reports, please turn your information in to Debra before Wednesday, March 21.

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

 

Over & Above Offering

In Memory of John & Olive Stribling

Children & Grandchildren

 

In Memory of Willie Mae Roper

TEL Sunday School Class

 

Annie Armstrong Offering

 

In Honor of Our Grandchildren

Ron & Joyce Majeska

 

In Memory of Willie Mae Roper

Dickie & Jane Turner

 

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING:

Sunday School Attendance for March 18

Preschool                                    6

Children                                     21

Youth                                        19

Adults                                      106

Ext SS                                          5

Total Attendance                     157

BUDGET                                    March 18                   2007

  Needs                                     $   7,969.00          $  87,659.00

  Offering                                 $   3,611.70          $   83,893.52

 Over/(Under)                         ($   4,357.30)        ($   3,765.48)

DESIGNATED FUNDS                 

  Over and Above Offering      $    561.08

  Annie Armstrong Offering     $    225.00

  Designated Offering               $    431.40

  Total Designated                    $ 1,217.48

TOTAL                                                            $ 4,829.18

 

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

“I believe something extra-ordinary is possible!”

Project #5 – Back Parking Lot Construction

Estimated Cost:  $ 254,661.75

Fund Balance:   $ 74,128.20

The costs of this project challenge us to “dig deep” in our “over and above” giving.  If we can help it, we do not want to borrow money or deplete funds that may be needed in an emergency.  We have a window between now and when the project is complete.  To strengthen our enthusiasm, the deacons are encouraging Sunday School classes and groups within the church to plan projects that will provide opportunities for fellowship and involvement as we seek “tackle” this together.  In that spirit, the deacons will be hosting a Supper and Singing this Saturday night to encourage donations to the parking lot project.  It is our prayer that this effort and the efforts of each class and group will pull us even closer together as we work to see great things accomplished.  To God be the glory!

 

SATURDAY SUPPER AND SINGING

This Saturday, March 24 * 6:00 pm

Join us for a great time of food, fellowship, inspiration and entertainment.  Sponsored by our deacons, donations will go toward the Back Parking Lot project.  A good time will be had by all. 

 

PARKING LOT UPDATE

We are waiting for Duke Energy to disconnect power from our existing lights in the parking lot before the work can proceed.  Once we lose the use of the back parking lot, we will use the entry way on the S. J. Workman side of the building during the week and for drop off and pick up on Wednesday nights.  On Sundays, we encourage everyone who is able to do so to park at the High School so that our front parking spaces will be left for visitors, the elderly and the handicapped.

 

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, April 4 * 11:45 am

Join us for great food, fellowship, and inspiration!

Rev. Curtis Terry will be our program guest.

 

 

GOOD FRIDAY COMMUNITY

WORSHIP SERVICE

Friday, April 6, 7:00 pm

Emma Gray Memorial United Methodist Church

Plan to be present for this powerful time of reflection

as we consider what Jesus did for us.

 

EASTER EGG HUNT

Saturday, April 7

Fun Starts at 11:00 am

(Corn Dogs, Games, Easter Story,

Petting Zoo and Egg Hunt)

If you would like to contribute individually wrapped candy & plastic eggs, please

                           bring them by the church office.

 

 

PROCESSION OF THE PALMS

Children are invited to take part in the procession of palms, streamers, and banners during the worship service next Sunday morning, April 1.  We look forward to this time of celebration.  “Blessed is He who comes in the Name of the Lord!”

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Game Day Central:  Where Heroes are Made

June 11 - 15 * 9:00 am – 12:00 pm * Age 3 – Grade 5

Parents please mark your calendars and get ready for an incredible week!  Contact Kris Simpkins or the church office if you would like to help in this year’s VBS.

 

THE TRIVIA QUESTION

This week’s question:  A. B. Woodruff describes “a terrible convulsion that shook the church to its very center, and came very near breaking it into atoms.  The difficulty grew and increased until the church was literally torn into two distinct factions, known at that time as the minority and majority.  Hard sayings were indulged, bitter feelings ensued, and the future of the church was exceedingly dark.”  After numerous attempts at resolution, the Bethel Association asked the church to hold a day of fasting and prayer.  Ministers and “brethren” were called in to help the church “lay aside all party spirit and hardness, to forgive one another and unite as a band of Christians in the spirit of meekness.”  The day ended with the members forming a line in front of the church.  While hymns were sung, they went up and down the line giving each other expressions of “mutual forbearance, fellowship, and love.”  What was the conflict about?

Last week’s question:  What was the name of the first mission group for young people at our church?  Mary Collins Green states in her History of First Baptist Church, Woodruff that “According to well-preserved church records, the Sunbeams were the first missions group for young people to be organized.”  In the 1960’s the name “Sunbeams” was changed to “Mission Friends.”

 

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21

  9:00 am   MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)

  5:15 pm   Fellowship Supper

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

  6:30 pm   Mid-Week Service, Adult Choir Rehearsal

                  Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers

THURSDAY, MARCH 22

  7:00 pm   Team Impact Planning Meeting – Cornerstone

SATURDAY, MARCH 24

  6:00 pm   Saturday Supper and Singing

SUNDAY, MARCH 25

  9:00 am   Handbell Practice

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

  6:00 pm   Evening Worship

  7:00 pm   Church Conference followed by Youth SNAC

TUESDAY, MARCH 27

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28

  5:15 pm   Fellowship Supper

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

  6:30 pm   Mid-Week Service, Adult Choir Rehearsal

                  Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers

THURSDAY, MARCH 29

  7:00 pm   Team Impact Counselors Training – FBC Switzer

 

THANK YOU!

Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for the prayers, cards, and visits during my time of recovery.  Keep praying that I won’t fall again.  In Christian Love,  Mary Turner

 

12TH Annual

W. Ray Miller Memorial Golf Tournament for

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Thursday, April 26 * Three Pines Golf Course

Registration forms are available in the church office.

 

SUPERGIRLS CONFERENCE

Saturday, April 14 * Pleasant Grove Baptist Church

GA’s, Acteens and moms are asked to turn in their registration forms by Wednesday, March 28.

 

THE LANGUAGE OF THE PENITENT

In the days before Easter our services continue to focus on humility and sincerity before God as we seek forgiveness.

 

Expressing Regret

“I am sorry!”

Accepting Responsibility

“I was wrong!”

Making Restitution

“What can I do to make it right?”

Genuinely Repenting

“I won’t do that again!”

                                            Requesting Forgiveness

                                            “Will you please forgive me?”

 

 

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, March 25

Greeters

L Turner, S Scott (f), P Elliott (o), R Rhodes (p)

                           Counting Team                         Sound Booth  

                   R Tipton, C & S Walker                     S Scott

Nursery

P Scott, L Burdette    pm – N Skinner

Ushers

L Robertson, R Smith (f), S Rogers (o), T Skinner (p)

pm – DJ O’Hara, R Smith

      Welcome Center                      Blood Pressure Screening

                        R & L Tipton                                 J Bowie

Children’s Worship

K Smith, CA McAbee, A Tinker

 

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, March 21

Hamburgers, Chips, Cookies, Tea               Cost:  $1.50

 

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.