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 26, 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

LIVING JOHN 3:16 -

WITH PASSION FOR JESUS

Revelation 1:9-13, 17-18; 3:14-22

Morning Worship Service

HOW NOT TO LOSE…

THE BATTLES OF TEMPTATION

Genesis 37, 39-50

Evening Worship Service

ANSWERING WITH HOPE

1 Peter 3:15

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

        Kris Gillaspy, 3-30                Glen Wood, 4-4

        Patrick Babson, 3-30             Bobby Brown, 4-4

        Anne Rogers, 4-1                   Kay Brown, 4-4

        Cathy Grubbs, 4-2                 Mary Ruth McAbee, 4-5

        Julie Bowie, 4-3

 

CREATIVE ARTS MINISTRY

Children & Youth  *  This Sunday  *  5:00 pm

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

 

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.

 

POWER PLAY

Presented by The Young Musicians

Sunday, April 27  *  6:00 pm

Join us as the children present the truths of God’s word through music and drama.  Power Play tells the story of a young hockey team as they learn to trust God even in difficult circumstances.

 

Spartanburg County Baptist Network

SILVER ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Sunday, May 4  *  6:00 pm

Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Plan now to be part of this time of celebration and worship as the churches of our network come together.  News Anchor Tom Crabtree will serve as host.  Dr. Frank Page, President of the Southern Baptist Convention, will be preaching.  Call the church office to reserve a seat on the church bus.

 

How not to lose

THE BATTLES OF TEMPTATION

All of us face temptations and they often overcome us instead of the other way around.  Sunday morning we will look at the life of Joseph and the strength God gave him to be victorious over the many temptations he faced.  Join us as we learn how to win these day to day struggles.

 

ANSWERING WITH HOPE

This Sunday night will be the first service in a series of services scattered throughout the year that will focus on common questions and objections to the Christian faith.  We will seek to… “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.”  1 Peter 3:15

 

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.

 

YOUTH GIRLS ENSEMBLE

Next Sunday, April 6  *  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.

 

LIVE WITH URGENCY

Season of Prayer for North American Missions

The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

Goal:  $3,750.00  *  Received:  $3,385.85

 

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

For Sanctuary Heating and Air

Over and Above Fund Balance:  $17,043.04

 

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE      March 23

  Preschool                                                  8

  Children                                                33

  Youth                                                      24

  Adults                                                    132

  Total Attendance                                        197

BUDGET                                     March 23       2008

  Needs                                       $  8,280.00   $ 99,360.00

  Offering                                    $  6,482.36    $ 88,823.51

 Over/(Under)                             ($  1,797.64)    ($ 10,536.49)

DESIGNATED FUNDS                 

  Over and Above Offering       $   382.00

  Annie Armstrong Offering     $   672.85

  Designated Offering                      $1,040.25

  Total Designated                    $2,095.10

TOTAL                                                                $ 8,577.46

 

 

 

REV. RYAN EKLUND

Guest Preacher * Next Sunday, April 6

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.

 

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.

 

CHURCH PLANTING IN MOSCOW

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.

 

NEIGHBORHOOD WORK DAY

Saturday, April 26  *  8:00 am – 12:30 pm

We will meet at the church and 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.  Please sign up in advance if you will be able to take part so we will have an idea how many projects we can take on.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

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.

 

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

For the Work of the Church

In Memory of Mae Craig

Jean Bonds

Katherine Patton

Jane McFerrin

Polly Smith

Sunshine Club at Woodruff Primary School

Wayne & Patsy Brown

Audrea Gates Watson

Jerry & Judy Cooper

 

In Memory of Mason Wofford

Jane McFerrin

 

In Memory of Ginny Suggs

Polly Smith

 

Over & Above Offering

In Honor of Skip & Pam Scott

Jack & Ruby Rhodes

 

In Memory of Mason Wofford

Walter & Linda Garrett

Bob & Gail Hix

Dickie & Jane Turner

 

In Memory of Mae Craig

Terry, Tammy, Megan & Paige Sumner

Bob & Gail Hix

Polly Thompson

Johnny & Carolyn Osborne

 

In Memory of Carolyn McAbee

Bob & Gail Hix

Lenn, Cindy, Daniel, & Lindsey Craig

 

In Memory of Cornelia Leopard

Johnny & Carolyn Osborne

 

Annie Armstrong Offering

In Honor of Friendship Sunday School Class

for their faithfulness!

Virginia McTeer

 

In Honor of Our Mothers,

Betty Rhodes & Bernice Meadows

Randy & Linda Rhodes

In Memory of Ginny Suggs

Don Hunt

Virginia McTeer

 

In Memory of Mae Craig

Gleaners Sunday School Class

Frances Pearson

Mark & Kathy Soza

 

In Memory of Carolyn McAbee

In Memory of Cecil Woody

In Memory of Harry Taylor

In Memory of Obera Young

Virginia McTeer

 

Helping Hands Offering in Memory of Ray Sumner

Mark & Kathy Soza

 

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.

 

 

SPRING BREAK

Our Fellowship Supper, Children’s Choirs, Youth Lighthouse, Adult Choir, and Mission Groups will not meet on April 2, the Wednesday of Spring Break.  Join us for the Mid-Week Service at 6:30 pm.

 

 

THANKS!

Dear Church Family,  I want to say thank you to everyone who took part in the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday.  It was an amazing Outreach event.  Thank you for bringing your children, hiding eggs, taking pictures, chaperoning children, cleaning up and jumping in wherever there was a need.  May God bless you all.  With love, Kelly Smith

 

Great appreciation is expressed to all the committees and individuals who went over and above in their efforts with the Good Friday Service, Easter Egg Hunt, Sunrise Service, Sunrise Breakfast, Flowering Cross and Easter Celebration.  We pray that the Lord will continue to use this past weekend in a mighty way.

 

DAY BY DAY

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 – Psalm 77

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

SUNDAY, MARCH 30

Life Walk – 2 Samuel 19-20

  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

  6:00 pm   Evening Worship Service

MONDAY, MARCH 31

Life Walk – 2 Samuel 21-24

TUESDAY, APRIL 1

Life Walk – 1 Kings 1-4

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2

Life Walk - 1 Kings 5-8

11:45 am   Golden Age Fellowship

  6:30 pm   Mid-Week Service

THURSDAY, APRIL 3

Life Walk – 1 Kings 9-11

FRIDAY APRIL 4

Life Walk - 1 Kings 12-16

SATURDAY, APRIL 5

Life Walk – 1 Kings 17-19

 

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, March 30

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

Counting Team:  R Rhodes, S & A Rogers

Sound Booth:    J Young

Nursery:  G Hix, K Soza    B P Screening:  K Fowler

Ushers:  J Cannon, T Westmoreland (f) B Lanford (o)

  H Woodfin (p)                pm – R Rhodes, M Elliott

Welcome Center:  A Henson, K Brown

Children’s Worship:  K Smith, C Reynolds, B Scott

 

 EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

Please pray that God will use this conference in a mighty way.  Nine Women from our church will be participating.

 

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, March 26

Hot Dogs, Chips, Cookies, Tea               Cost:  $1.50