THE ENCOURAGER   "…to prepare all God’s people for the work of Christian Service to build up the body of Christ.”

First Baptist Church * Woodruff, South Carolina

August 26, 2009

The name of the LORD is a strong power;

the righteous run to it and are safe   Proverbs 18:10

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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

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PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

WILL YOU REMAIN FAITHFUL?

Matthew 26:36-46; 1 Peter 4:12-14, 19

FEARLESS:

A Biblical response to the fears

that plague our nation and our lives!

Morning Worship Service

FEAR OF LIFE’S FINAL MOMENTS

John 14:1-3

Evening Worship Service

FEAR THAT GOD IS NOT REAL

Luke 24:13-49

Homemade Ice Cream Fellowship

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                        Mark Soza, 9-1 Wanda Lanford, 9-2

                        Brandon Thomas, 9-1 Kathy Thompson, 9-2

                        Hope Smith, 9-1 Jean Casey, 9-2

                        Ashley Brooks, 9-2 Cindy Craig, 9-3

                        Sam Rogers, 9-2 Lea Ann Skinner, 9-5

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and prayerful support to:

Loretta Burdette and family in the death of

her cousin, Bill Sutton;

Carla Blanton and family in the death of

her uncle, Gerald Leonard;

Cheryl Smith, Ted Hayes and their families

in the death of their niece, Dawn Miller.

FEARLESS

Fear permeates our society, but it is not how God intends for us to live our lives. Paul writes, For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 “Fear Not” is commanded in Scripture 365 times. This Sunday we will continue to look at some of our greatest fears and how they can be overcome through faith in the Almighty God! The series is coordinated with Max Lucado’s new book Fearless. Pray that God will use these services of worship in a powerful way!

Home Made

ICE CREAM FELLOWSHIP

This Sunday, August 30

After the Evening Worship Service

Bring your favorite churn of ice cream or something

else sweet as we enjoy a great time together.

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

Sanctuary Heating and Air Balance: $ 45,400.78

SCHOOL YEAR WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

Strong Tower: Knowing My King!

The name of the LORD is a strong tower;

the righteous run to it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10

Beginning This Wednesday, August 26

Fellowship Supper, Preschool Choir, Music Makers, Young Musicians, Youth Lighthouse, Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers, Church-Wide Bible Study & Adult Choir Rehearsal meet each Wednesday. A schedule and list of important dates is available on our church web site and in the church office. Pray that the Lord will use each of these activities in a powerful way!

CHURCH-WIDE BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, August 26 * 6:30 pm

Join us this Wednesday for a great time of Bible study as we discuss the themes introduced in this Sunday’s message and look deeper into God’s Word.

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

For the Work of the Church

In Memory of Larry Thompson

Joann Laster & Isabel Lanford

Lottie Moon International Missions Offering

In Memory of Frances Pearson

Nancy Skinner

Mark & Kathy Soza

WHS Class of 1951

Martha Walden & Arla Shealy

Jeff & Sandra Hix

Joann Laster & Isabel Lanford

Jerry & Judy Cooper

Over & Above Offering

In Memory of Isabella Stovall

Nancy Skinner

In Memory of Frances Pearson

In Memory of Larry Thompson

Tom & Jane Foster

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

Preschool 4

Children 24

Youth 18

Adults  114

Total Attendance 160

BUDGET August 23 2009

Needs $ 8,140.00 $ 276,760.00

Offering $ 6,133.52 $ 260,945.69

Over/(Under) ($ 2,006.48) ($ 15,814.31)

DESIGNATED FUNDS August 23

Over and Above Offering $ 216.00

Lottie Moon Offering $ 307.50

Janie Chapman Offering $ 45.00

Designated Offerings $ 142.50

Total Designated $ 711.00

TOTAL $ 6,844.52

THE NAME… JESUS!

A Christmas Musical Celebrating

Emmanuel, the King of Kings

You are invited to join the Adult Choir as they begin preparations for this powerful Christmas worship experience. The first rehearsal will be this Wednesday, August 26 at 6:30 pm.

YOUTH BOWLING

Sunday Afternoon, August 30 * 2:30 – 8:00 pm

Join us as we bowl, worship together and then enjoy homemade ice cream. Bowling will cost $10.00. See Kelly Smith for more information.

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Next Wednesday, September 2 * 11:45 am

Join us for great food and fellowship! All are welcome!

Our September program guest will be:

Dramatist – Dr. Owen Robertson

Hosts and Hostesses: Floyd & Cora Stewart,

Pat & Sarah Patterson, Michiko Phillips

Devotional: Lottie Caldwell

FALL YOUTH RETREAT

Sunday, September 6 – Monday, September 7

Camp McCall

Join us for great food, fellowship, Bible study, and the wonderful adventure activities that Camp McCall offers. The cost of $20.00 covers food, lodging and activities. Sign up by bringing your $20.00 to Kelly Smith before this Sunday, August 30.

Be praying for the

WOODRUFF COMMUNITY REVIVAL

September 27 – 30, 2009

REVIVAL PRAYER MEETINGS

Come and pray as we seek to prepare our hearts for the upcoming Community Revival Services. The prayer meetings will be held at Selma Baptist Church.

Monday, September 14 * 7:00 pm

Monday, September 21 * 7:00 pm

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Our WMU asks that you consider donating school supplies for students in District 4. A list of items needed for each school is available. Please bring your items to the church office or call for more information.

Helping Hands Ministries

DICK BROOKS MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC

Thursday, September 10 * 1:00 pm Shotgun Start

Three Pines Country Club

Entry and Sponsorship forms are in the church office.

PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday 7:00 – 7:30 am

Woodruff Workday

Saturday, October 3

For the last 12 years Christmas in Action has been sponsoring 1 day work projects in communities across Spartanburg County. This fall they are coming to Woodruff. The goal is 30 houses. To accomplish this goal we will have 30 teams, each led by a House Captain. Here is an opportunity to do something great in our own community. Will you be part of it?

House Captains are Needed. This is the person who puts together the material list and directs the work. If you can help, please see our pastor immediately.

Volunteers are Needed. You would serve on a team, working on a house that has been selected by one of our house captains. Sign up by giving our pastor your T-shirt size by September 16.

Sponsors are Needed. The budget for each house is $1,000.00. If people in our church contribute enough to sponsor a house, our church’s name will be on the back of the maroon and gold T-shirts for the Woodruff Workday. See our pastor if you can help.

Breakfast and lunch are provided!

The day begins at 7:00 am in our church fellowship hall.

THE NEW CHURCH YEAR

Our new year begins Tuesday, September 1. We are grateful for everyone who has agreed to serve through the various ministries of our church. We pledge to pray for and support one another as we seek to work together for the cause of Christ. The Lord has been at work in a powerful way. Amazing things will happen when we use the gifts He has entrusted to us for His glory!

CHESS CLUB

Each Tuesday * 6:30 pm * Prayer Mtg. Room

Come learn how to play chess or just enjoy some healthy competition. Contact Phil Wood for more information.

RED CROSS SHELTER

Our church has an agreement with the Red Cross allowing us to serve as an Emergency Shelter when activated. If we are called on, we will need many ministry volunteers. Please pray about your involvement.

LISA ABERCROMBIE

New Director of Helping Hands Ministries

Please be praying for Lisa as she gives leadership to the work of Helping Hands. We are grateful for the way she is using her gifts to make a difference in our community. The number of people in need of assistance has more than doubled in a year’s time. If you are able to volunteer, call Lisa at 476-2401.

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

FUNERAL MEAL PREPARATION

We need volunteers to help prepare dishes for funeral meals on a rotating basis. If you would like to help, please contact the church office.

HANDBELL CHOIR

Come & be part of great fun and fellowship. Rehearsals are held on Sunday mornings at 9:00 am. See Kay Young for more information.

PICK UP YOUR DISH

Don’t forget to pick up your dish in the kitchen on the back table.

ANNUAL PEANUT BOIL

Boiled and Roasted Peanuts

Sunday, October 4 * After the Evening Service

Join us for a wonderful time of food and fellowship!

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26

5:15 pm Fellowship Supper

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

6:30 pm Church-Wide Bible Study, Adult Choir,

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

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30

9:00 am Handbell Practice

9:45 am Bible Study for All Ages

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

2:00 pm Diaconate Meeting

2:30 pm Youth Bowling

6:00 pm Evening Worship Service

7:00 pm Ice Cream Fellowship

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

6:30 pm Chess Club

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

11:45 am Golden Age Fellowship

5:15 pm Fellowship Supper

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

6:30 pm Church-Wide Bible Study, Adult Choir,

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

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, August 30

Greeters: J McAbee, K Reynolds (f), R Skinner (o), L Caldwell (p)

Counting Team: K Reynolds, J & M Ward

Sound Booth: S Scott B P Screening: B Powell

Nursery: T Bailey, C Fortner pm: E O’Hara

Welcome Center: R & M R McAbee

Ushers: S Stribling, H Woodfin (f), R Rhodes (o) T Culbreath (p)

pm: R Bryson, D J O’Hara

Children’s Worship: L Orias, C Reynolds, S Workman

Outreach Notes: L Garrett

CASUAL SUMMER

Memorial Day to Labor Day

Please feel free to dress comfortably.

Invite friends to come with you.

UPSTATE SUNDAY SCHOOL

AND OUTREACH CONFERENCE

Saturday, September 12 * 8:00 am – 12:30 pm

First Baptist Church, Boiling Springs

3 Break out classes for teachers in each age group will be offered as well as classes in evangelism and outreach. Call the church office if you will be able to attend.

COLLEGE MINISTRY

Each student will be listed on our weekly prayer sheet on a rotating basis. Please call us or email us with contact information for the new school year.

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, August 26 * 5:15 pm

Hot Dogs, Chips, Cookies, Tea Cost: $2.00