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 25, 2010

                    "...Until I entered the sanctuary of God.

                               Then I saw the whole picture."

                                               Psalm 73:17

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                                                                       C. Andrew Shull, Pastor 

Kelly R. Smith, Youth & Children's Director                                                   Robert L. Blanton, Jr., Music Director 

James R. Skinner, Custodian                                                                                                      Kay M. Young, Pianist

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

FACE CRISES WITH COURAGE

2 Samuel 13-19

Morning Worship Service

INTO THE SANCTUARY

Psalm 73

Dr. Lonnie H. Shull, Jr., Preaching

Evening Worship Service

UNDERSTANDING ISLAM

The Cross or The Crescent

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Christopher Abercrombie, 8-29

Beth Hinton, 8-30 Sam Rogers, 9-2

Mike Lanford, 8-30 Kathy Thompson, 9-2

Randy Rhodes, 8-31 Jean Casey, 9-2

Jackson Hunt, 8-31 Wanda Lanford, 9-2

Mark Soza, 9-1 Ashley Brooks, 9-2

Hope Smith, 9-1 Cindy Craig, 9-3

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

Our church family grieves the death of

Marlene Wehunt.

We extend our love and prayerful support to:

Ray Greene, her children: Wayne Wehunt &

Connie Hill, her sisters Brenda Culbertson & Phyllis Reece and their families.

WMU LEADERSHIP TRAINING

This Monday, August 30 * 6:45 pm

Morningside Baptist Church

We will meet at our church at 6:00 pm.

Call Mary Dell Scott if you will be able to attend.

Summer Stewardship

CATCH UP YOUR GIVING!

We are $17,450.12 (an average of $513.24 a week) behind in giving toward our church budget. God has given us some amazing opportunities & we want to be at our very best for Him. Each area of our church’s ministry needs to be strong & vibrant. Please consider what you can do to help us “catch up” this summer.

ADULT CHOIR

The Adult Choir will not meet this Wed., Aug. 25. Weekly rehearsals will resume next Wed., Sept. 1.

SENIOR ADULT BEACH RETREAT

November 8 – 10 * Ocean Reef Resort

The cost is $165.00 and includes lodging, breakfast buffets, Alabama Theatre, Legends, and dinner at Bennetts Seafood and the Cheasapeake House. See Kelly Smith for more information.

LONNIE SHULL – PULPIT GUEST

This Sunday Morning, August 29

Dr. Lonnie Shull will be our guest preacher Sunday morning. He and his wife, Hazel, live in West Columbia and are our pastor’s parents. Lonnie has served over 50 years as a pastor. We look forward to the message he will bring from God’s holy word.

UNDERSTANDING ISLAM

The Cross or The Crescent

This Sunday Evening, August 29 * 6:00 pm

We will explore the history and main sects of Islam, the major doctrines and how we can respond with the Gospel of Christ. Though Muslims are staunch adherents to their faith, God can and does work in their hearts. It is important to know how to present an effective witness for Christ. Join us for this special DVD study produced by our North American Mission Board.

OVER AND ABOVE PROJECTS

Fund Balance: $ 87,784.97

After the heating portion is completed, funds that exceed the cost of the Sanctuary Heating & Air Project will be applied to our 7^th OVER and ABOVE project – Kitchen & Fellowship Hall Renovation.

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

For the Work of the Church

In Memory of John Kiser

Peggy Gilliland

Over & Above Offering

In Memory of Martha Walden

Betty Rhodes

Randy & Linda Rhodes

Dickie & Jane Turner

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

August 22

Preschool 2

Children 20

Youth 15

Adults 105

Total Attendance 142

BUDGET August 22 2010

Needs $ 8,082.50 $ 274,805.00

Offering $ 8,527.80 $ 257,354.88

Over/(Under) $ 445.30 ($ 17,450.12)

DESIGNATED FUNDS August 22

Over and Above Fund $ 225.00

State Missions Offering $ 15.00

World Hunger $ 31.47

Designated Budget Offerings $ 572.00

Total Designated $ 843.47

TOTAL $ 9,371.27

SCHOOL YEAR WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

Beginning This Wednesday, August 25

Saddle Ridge Ranch:

Saddle Up! Partner Up! Hit the Trail!

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart,

as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Colossians 3:23-24

Fellowship Supper, Preschool Choir, Music Makers, Young Musicians, Youth Lighthouse, Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers, & Wednesday Night Bible Study begin meeting each Wednesday. A full schedule & a listing of important dates are available on our church web site: www.woodruff1st.org & in the church office. Pray that the Lord will use each of these activities in a powerful way!

GROWING IN CHRIST

Upstate Sunday School & Small Group Conference

This Saturday, August 28 * 8:00 am – 12:15 pm

Anderson Mill Road Baptist Church

This event is sponsored by the SC Baptist Convention, The Spartanburg County Baptist Network and 5 other Upstate Associations. Contact the church office if you will be able to attend.

EMMA GRAY REVIVAL

August 29-31 * 6:00 pm

Emma Gray Memorial United Methodist Church

D. J. Horton, pastor of Anderson Mill Road Baptist Church will be preaching. All are welcome!

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Next Wednesday, September 1 * 11:45 am

Join us for great food and fellowship as we begin a new year of Golden Age programs. All are welcome!

Our September program guests will be:

The Martha Franks Singers.

Hosts and Hostesses: Floyd & Cora Stewart,

Pat & Sarah Patterson, Michiko Phillips

Devotional: Lottie Caldwell

Helping Hands Ministries

DICK BROOKS MEMORIAL

GOLF CLASSIC

Thursday, September 9 * 1:00 pm Shotgun Start

Three Pines Country Club

Registration, Sponsorship forms and tickets for BBQ Plates are available in the church office. The tournament is held to raise funds to help those in need in our community. The BBQ Plates are $8.00. If you can’t play in the tournament, you can still support Helping Hands by purchasing a BBQ plate. They will be available for pick up at Three Pines between 4:30 and 5:30 pm.

COMMUNITY MEN’S BREAKFAST

Saturday, September 11 * 8:00 am

West End Baptist Church

Guest Speaker – Alvin Dark,

Retired Major League Baseball Player and Manager

World Series Champion

Music Guest - J. N. McFadden

SOUL SHAPING:

Disciplines that Conform You to the Image of Christ

Sunday Night, September 12 * 6:00 pm

Fellowship Hall

FROM DESPAIR TO HOPE

Be In Prayer For The

WOODRUFF COMMUNITY REVIVAL

September 26-29 * 7:00 pm

For Such A Time As This:

It’s Time to Surrender, Share, Serve, Show

You are invited to be part of the Mass Community Choir. Rehearsals will be Saturday, September 11 at 10:00 am at the Woodruff Church of God and Sunday, September 27 at 4:00 pm at our church.

CHRISTMAS IN ACTION

Saturday, October 2 - Chesnee

Keith Reynolds is putting together a team from our church to work on a home in the Chesnee area on Saturday, October 2 as part of Christmas in Action. Contact Keith as soon as possible if you would like to help.

WOFFORD VS. THE CITADEL

Saturday, October 30

Get your game face on because the Challengers are heading out to see some college football.  $13.00 includes the ticket and tailgating (burgers and dogs).  See Keith Reynolds before October 20 to sign up.

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.

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

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

THANK YOU!

Dear First Baptist Church, Tony and I can not begin to say thank you enough for all the prayers, calls, cards, food and help. Woodruff First has blessed us so richly. Please continue to remember us in your prayers as we continue treatments. I will return to the hospital on August 30^th. Thank each of you and God bless. In Christian love, Tony & Kathy Skinner

To Woodruff First Baptist Church: Thank you very much for the wonderful meal you prepared for our family. Everyone appreciated coming together for such a meal, in spite of the circumstances. Our mother would have been delighted to see us all together in her home. The dishes you brought were just like those she lovingly prepared for her family for many years. It brought back good memories. Our mother deeply appreciated the many visits and cards sent by members of her church family. She would really “light up” when members of her Sunday School class visited her. The family of Martha Walden

Thank you for your prayers and concern for Byan when he was so ill in June – you prayed for him when he was born so premature and we are still grateful for all those prayers. He is doing well now and in the 7^th grade. Thank you for the many cards and calls, too. I am so fortunate to have such a loving church family. Peggy Gilliland and the Biggerstaff Family

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25

5:15 pm Fellowship Supper

5:40 pm Preschool & Children’s Choirs,

Youth Lighthouse

6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Study,

Mission Friends,

GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26

4:30 pm Exercise Class

7:00 pm Healing Heart Grief Support Group

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28

8:00 am Upstate SS Conference – Anderson Mill Rd.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 29

9:00 am Handbell Rehearsal

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Morning Worship Service – Dr. Shull

2:00 pm Diaconate Meeting

6:00 pm Evening Worship Service – Understanding Islam

MONDAY, AUGUST 30

6:45 pm WMU Leadership - Morningside

TUESDAY, AUGUST 31

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

4:30 pm Exercise Class

6:30 pm Chess Club

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

11:45 am Golden Age Fellowship

5:15 pm Fellowship Supper

5:40 pm Preschool & Children’s Choirs,

Youth Lighthouse

6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Study,

Adult Choir Rehearsal, Mission Friends,

GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

4:30 pm Exercise Class

SHARING THE MINISTRY – AUGUST 29

Greeters:

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

Counting Team: R Smith, J & M Ward

Welcome Center: A Henson, K Brown Sound: Z Orias

Outreach Notes: L Rhodes B P Screening: S Culbreath

Nursery: T Sumner, J Brown pm: A Turner, J Turner

Ushers:

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

pm: R Bryson, DJ O’Hara

Children’s Worship: M Workman, C Reynolds

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, August 25

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

CASUAL SUMMER

Please feel free to dress comfortably.

Invite friends to come with you.