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

November 4, 2009

 Your Church Needs You!

Catch Up Sunday

November 8

"Bring ye all the tithes into the

storehouse, all your money,

talents, time and love.

Consecrate them all

upon the altar, while your

Savior from above speaks sweetly,

'Trust Me, try Me, prove Me,

saith the Lord of hosts, and see if a

Blessing, unmeasured blessing,

                                     I will not pour out on thee.'"

                    ____________________________________________________________________________________________

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

CELEBRATE YOUR TRIALS

James 1:2-18

DO YOU KNOW HIS NAME?

The Old Testament Scriptures contain many names for God. Each name reveals different aspects of His character and care for us and brings significance and greater meaning to our relationship with Him. Join us as we approach God with a renewed desire to know Him, to love Him, to worship Him, to serve Him and to make Him known.

Morning Worship Service

ESH OKLAH, EL KANNA

Consuming Fire, Jealous God

Exodus 34

Evening Worship Service

YAHWEH SHALOM

The LORD is Peace

Judges 6

November Church Conference

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                            Lewis Stephens, 11-8  Caylee Simmons, 11-13

                            Katherine Patton, 11-9 Joann Laster, 11-14

                            Kim Fowler, 11-12

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and prayerful support to

L D and Bobbie Cudd in the death of their

sister in law, Nannie Sue Cudd.

CHURCH-WIDE BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, November 4 * 6:30 pm

Join us on Wednesday for a great time of Bible study!

2010 MINISTRY SUPPORT BUDGET

The Proposed 2010 Ministry Support Budget will be presented for discussion at our Church Conference this Sunday evening, November 8. We will vote on the budget on next Sunday morning, November 15. Copies are available in the church office.

CHRIST LOVED THE CHURCH!

Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her. Ephesians 5:25 Of all the things Christ could have established here on earth… He established the Church. The Church is His body, His hands and feet. Follow the example of Christ by making the Church one of your highest priorities. Support the Church by giving of your time, abilities, enthusiasm, tithes and offerings.

CATCH UP SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 8

We have fallen behind budget & are struggling to have the funds necessary to meet many of our obligations. Your help is needed for us to be able to get back on course & continue our church’s ministries. Please prayerfully consider how you can help as we seek to “catch up” our tithes & offerings.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS

You are invited to help decorate our sanctuary during the Christmas Season by placing a poinsettia In Memory of or In Honor of a loved one. The cost is $11.00. Forms are in the church office. The deadline is Sunday, November 22.

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

This Wednesday, November 4 * 11:45 am

Join us for great food and fellowship!

Our November program guest will be: Jane Robelot

Hosts and Hostesses: Bill and Shelba Scott,

Carolyn Osborne, Katherine Patton

Devotional: Rex Skinner

All are welcome!

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

Sanctuary Heating and Air

Over and Above Fund Balance: $ 47,255.81

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

For the Work of the Church

In Memory of Joe Clark

Elizabeth Jack

Over & Above Offering

In Memory of Joe Clark

In Memory of Diane Lee

Nancy Skinner

Christmas Banners

In Appreciation of Gail Hix & Linda Garrett

Nancy Skinner

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

Preschool 4

Children 22

Youth 19

Adults 128

Total Attendance 173

BUDGET November 1 2009

Needs $ 8,140.00 $ 358,160.00

Offering $ 10,552.95 $ 336,359.80

Over/(Under) $ 2,412.95 ($ 21,800.20)

DESIGNATED FUNDS November 1

Over and Above Offering $ 67.00

Designated Offerings $1,,238.31

Total Designated $ 1,305.31

TOTAL $ 11,858.26

MINISTRY GOALS

The deacons have adopted six goals to help involve our congregation in winning people for Christ. Please pray about where you (and the groups and committees you are part of) can use your gifts and resources to help and contact one of the deacons listed below.

1. Reaching out through visitation, email, telephone,

cards and contacts. Lottie Caldwell, Curtis Walker

2. Communication about church ministries, events and

opportunities. Duane Bailey, Rex Skinner

3. Recreational activities to create enthusiasm and

attract prospects. Keith Reynolds, Zane Orias

4. Membership update to locate and reach inactive

members. Jeff Lanford, Sam Rogers

5. Fellowship activities to help build and strengthen

relationships. Ted Culbreath, John McAbee

6. Off campus community events to go where people

are. Ray Smith, Mike Elliott

WINTER YOUTH RETREAT

Strength to Stand Conference

January 16 – 18, 2010 * Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

The cost of $150 includes Conference Registration, Toby Mac Concert, Lodging at The New Stone Hill Lodge, Transportation, T-shirt, and The New Indoor Water Park. See Kelly Smith for more information.

WOFFORD VS. SAMFORD

Saturday, November 14  *  9:30 am

The Challengers are heading out to see some college football.  $13.00 includes the ticket and tailgating. See Keith Reynolds this Wednesday, Nov. 4 to sign up.

COMMUNITY

THANKSGIVING SERVICES

Emma Gray Memorial United Methodist Church

Sunday, November 22 * 7:00 pm

Selma Baptist Church

Tuesday, November 24 * 7:00 pm

WHEELCHAIR RAMP PROJECT

This Saturday, November 7

A group from our church will be helping to build a wheel chair ramp for a house on Poole Street this Saturday. If you would like to help, please call Richard McAbee.

Appreciation to

THE FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE

Appreciation is expressed to Pam Scott, Tommie Jo McAbee, Debra Fortner, Skip Scott, Bobby Scott, and Zane Orias for their work with this past Sunday’s Fall Covered Dish Luncheon. Thanks to all who brought food. It was absolutely wonderful.

Show Your Support for

HELPING HANDS MINISTRIES

You are invited to the Annual Meeting

This Thursday, November 5 * 6:30 pm

Fellowship Hall, First Baptist Church, Woodruff

Join us for Hamburgers, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Dessert, Drinks, and Door Prizes. Helping Hands Ministries is needed more today than at any time in its history. Tickets are $5.00 and may be purchased from Lisa Abercrombie, Richard McAbee, Andrew Shull, Koojse Smith or the church office. Proceeds will be used to help those who are in need in the Woodruff Community.

Adult Choir

CHRISTMAS CANTATA REHEARSAL

Saturday, November 21 * 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Practice will be held in the choir room.

A nursery will be provided.

MEN’S MONDAY NIGHT MESS

Monday, November 16 * 7:00 pm

Join us for great food and fellowship!

FIRST BAPTIST BLOOD DRIVE

Next Wednesday, November 11 * 3:00 – 7:00 pm

Come and give the gift of life!

OPERATION: CHRISTMAS CHILD

Boxes are Due Next Sunday, November 15

Share joy & hope with a needy child in a troubled country this Christmas. Information flyers and boxes are available in the back foyer. www.samaritanspurse.org

THANKSGIVING OUTREACH MEAL

Wednesday, November 25

Each year we prepare a Thanksgiving Meal for the people of our community. We do this especially for those who are in need. Would you consider donating a turkey? Sign up if you would like to help in the kitchen that day, help deliver meals, or make desserts/cornbread. Join in this wonderful ministry.

CHURCH… A GREAT BARGAIN!

This past Sunday, Julia Howard shared that when she has struggled in her giving she has done a ‘reality check’ to think about all the wonderful blessings that have come into her life, her children’s lives and her grandchildren’s lives through our church. She challenged us to give to support the Lord’s work and asked us to make a list of the things that have taken place through the church that have been a great blessing to us and to our families. Share your list by giving it to our pastor or dropping it by the church office.

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

APPRECIATION IS EXPRESSED TO:

Bob Hix and Ray Smith for filling “pot holes” in the front parking lot with concrete;

Milton Smith for rewiring and installing a light switch in the sound equipment closet;

Ron Majeska and Jim Skinner for replacing ceiling tiles in the Sunday School entry ways.

YOUR HEART -- YOUR TREASURE!

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:21 Jesus teaches us that our investments change the things we care about. If we want to change our hearts we need to change where we invest our treasure. God gives us the opportunity to invest in things that make an eternal difference through His church.

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4

11:45 am Golden Age Fellowship

5:15 pm Fellowship Supper

5:40 pm Preschool and Children’s Choir, Youth Lighthouse

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

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

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5

6:30 pm Helping Hands Annual Meeting – Fellowship Hall

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8

9:00 am Handbell Practice

9:45 am Bible Study for All Ages

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

6:00 pm Evening Worship Service

November Church Conference

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

6:30 pm Chess Club

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

3:00 pm Blood Drive

5:15 pm Fellowship Supper

5:40 pm Preschool and Children’s Choir, Youth Lighthouse

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

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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14

9:30 am Challengers – Wofford vs. Samford

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, November 8

Greeters: J McAbee, S Rogers (f), C Walker (o), T Culbreath (p)

Counting Team: R Skinner, W & L Garrett

Sound Booth: J Young B P Screening: B Powell

Nursery: R Leake, H Smith, M Workman

pm: T J McAbee, P Scott

Welcome Center: J Granger, J Harrill

Ushers: D Bailey, J Lanford (f), C Simpkins, Jr (o), S Cooper (p)

pm: T Skinner, R Smith

Children’s Worship: K Smith, H Foster, S Hix

Outreach Notes: K Skinner

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, November 4 * 5:15 pm

Pizza, Corn, Cookies, Tea Cost: $2.00

NOVEMBER CHURCH CONFERENCE

This Sunday, Nov. 8 * After the Evening Service

If your group or committee would like to be included in the printed reports, please bring your information to the church office on or before Wednesday, November 4.

SHATTERED PROOF

An Interactive Christian Drama for Youth & Adults

Selma Baptist Church

November 13 - 15 * 6:30 – 9:30 pm

WOODRUFF AREA UPWARD

Registration forms are available in our church office.

Coaches and volunteers are needed.