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 28, 2007

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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 PALM SUNDAY!

Sunday School

JESUS DIED FOR US!

John 12:12 – 13:30; 18:1 – 19:42

Morning Worship Service

Children’s Procession

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

ADORATION OF THE KING

Expressing our love for Jesus as we

 remember all He has done for us.

Evening Worship Service

REQUESTING FORGIVENESS

“Will you please forgive me.”

Psalm 51:1-2

 

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

     Cathy Grubbs, 4-2               Kay Brown, 4-4

     Anne Rogers, 4-2                 Mary Ruth McAbee, 4-5

     Julie Bowie, 4-3                   Bill Scott, 4-6

     Bobby Brown, 4-4               Frances Grant, 4-7

     Glen Wood, 4-4

 

TEAM IMPACT

Community Evangelistic Services * April 11-13

Woodruff High School * 6:30 pm

Team Impact will conduct “Character Building” assemblies at the schools & evangelistic services in the evening.  We are looking for God to do great things.  Listed below are some of the preparation meetings.  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 29 – Counselor Training, FBC, Switzer, 7:00 pm

April 9 – Prayer Meeting, Cornerstone Baptist, 7:00 pm

 

COMMUNITY CELEBRATION SERVICE

Sunday, April 15  *  6:30 pm  *  First Baptist Church

We will be the host church for this time of celebration and thanksgiving for what God will do during the Team Impact services.  We look forward to this great time with the other churches of our community.

 

American Cancer Society

RELAY FOR LIFE

Would you like to help 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.

 

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.

 

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

“I believe something extra-ordinary is possible!”

Project #5 – Back Parking Lot Construction

Estimated Cost:  $ 254,661.75

Fund Balance:   $ 76,666.55

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.  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!

 

Answer His Call! Tell His Story!

CHANGE YOUR WORLD!

The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

goes to support missionaries throughout North America!

Church Goal:  $3,600.00 * Received to Date:  $2,480.46

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Over & Above Offering

In Honor of Our Deacons

Jack & Ruby Rhodes

 

In Honor of Our Deacons & Our Grounds Committee

Andrew Shull

 

Annie Armstrong Offering

In Memory of Willie Mae Roper

John & Kim McAbee

Carolyn Culbreath

Annette Cape

 

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING:

Sunday School Attendance for March 25

Preschool                                    8

Children                                     26

Youth                                        17

Adults                                      104

Total Attendance                     155

BUDGET                          March 25                   2007

  Needs                            $   7,969.00         $   95,628.00

  Offering                        $   7,917.19         $   91,810.71

 Over/(Under)                ($        51.81)      ($     3,817.29)

DESIGNATED FUNDS                 

  Over and Above Offering       $ 2,538.35

  Annie Armstrong Offering     $      85.46

  Total Designated                    $ 2,623.81

TOTAL                                                            $ 10,541.00

 

PROCESSION OF THE PALMS

Children are invited to take part in the procession of palms, streamers, and banners during the worship service this Sunday morning, April 1.  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!”

 

 

 

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.

 

COMMUNITY

SUNRISE SERVICE

Easter Sunday, April 8, 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.

 

MEN’S MINISTRY PROJECT

A group of men from our church plan to go to Camp McCall April 20 & 21 to help make repairs for the camping season.  If you would like to be part of this group, please contact Tony Brown.

 

GRADUATE RECOGNITION

We are preparing for Graduate Recognition Day on Sunday, May 20.  If you know of someone who could be included in this service, please contact the church office.

 

 

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.

 

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 TRIVIA QUESTION

This week’s question:  Who was A. B. Woodruff?

Last 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?  Tariff Acts were passed in 1828 & 1832 that adversely affected the economy of the southern states.  Under the leadership of John C. Calhoun, South Carolina voted to “nullify” the federal tariffs.  President Andrew Jackson threatened to send federal troops to SC to enforce their collection.  Congress then passed a compromise bill that called for a reduction of tariffs and South Carolina rescinded its actions.  In Woodruff, loyalties were split between the federal government and the state government.  This issue caused a very serious rift in our church.  A. B. Woodruff goes on to write that “like the ocean after being swept by some grand storm continues to lash and foam and fret long after the storm has died away, so the angry passions that had been raised in this tumultuous strife yielded slowly but steadily to the pressure of brother love which was re-occupying the hearts of those Christians.  Satan was vanquished, but he retired muttering and sullen from a position he once thought was impregnable.”

 

 

 

DAY BY DAY

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

SUNDAY, APRIL 1

  9:00 am   Handbell Practice

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

  6:00 pm   Evening Worship Service

  7:00 pm   Deacon’s Meeting

                  Youth SNAC

TUESDAY, APRIL 3

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4

11:45 am   Golden Age Fellowship

  6:30 pm   Mid-Week Service

FRIDAY, APRIL 6

GOOD FRIDAY – OFFICE CLOSED

  7:00 pm   Good Friday Service at Emma Gray Methodist

SATURDAY, APRIL 7

11:00 am   Easter Egg Hunt

 

SPRING BREAK

Our Fellowship Supper, Children’s Choirs, Youth Lighthouse, Adult Choir, and Mission Groups will not meet on April 4, the Wednesday of Spring Break.  Join us for the Mid-Week Service at 6:30 pm.

 

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.

 

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.

 

PARKING LOT UPDATE

The work is underway!  Please be in prayer for everyone who is involved in this project.  On Sundays, we encourage anyone 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.

 

THANK YOU!

Thanks for always being such a caring church family.  I truly appreciate your prayers, cards and phone calls.  So many friends certainly help with the recovery process. 

                                                            Sincerely, Jean Harrill

 

 

 

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, April 1

Greeters

J Davidson, C Simpkins, Jr (f), B Howard (o), L Harrill (p)

                       Counting Team                         Sound Booth  

                J Young, B & G Hix                          Z Orias

Nursery

G Hix, C Fortner             pm – N Skinner

Ushers

S Lawson, C Simpkins, Sr (f), A Weathers (o), G Cooper (p)

pm – C Simpkins, Jr, C Willard

      Welcome Center                      Blood Pressure Screening

                       T & T Sumner                                K Fowler

Children’s Worship

L Orias, A Weathers, C Weathers

 

 

 

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, March 28 * 5:15- 5:40 pm

Chicken Rings, Green Beans, Creamed Potatoes,

Cookies and Tea

Cost $1.50