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

June 16, 2010

Vacation Bible School

Monday - Friday  *  June 21 - 25

9:00 am - 12:00 pm  *  Age 3 - Grade 5

Call 476-8171 if you need transportation!

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C. Andrew Shull, Pastor                                                                                              Debra J. Fortner, Secretary

Robert L. Blanton, Jr., Music Director                                                                              Kay M. Young, Pianist

Kelly R. Smith, Youth & Children's Director                                                          James R. Skinner, Custodian

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PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Father’s Day

Sunday School

WHEN EXTERNAL THREATS COME

1 Samuel 7:2-17

Worship Service

THE APPROACHABLE FATHER

If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God,

who gives generously to all without finding fault,

and it will be given to him.

James 1:5

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                Frances Garrett, 6-20     Ronnie Henson, 6-23

                Minnie Smith, 6-20      Paul Dobbins, 6-23

                James Davis Green, 6-20      Linda Garrett, 6-24

                Cindy Robertson, 6-21 Terry Sumner, 6-24

                Brenda Culbertson, 6-21     Dillon Stone, 6-24

                Amy Wood, 6-21     Heather Robertson, 6-26

                Rhea Wilson, 6-22

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and prayerful support to:

Joanne Kiser, Patty Hill and family in the death

of her son and her brother, John Kiser.

Johnny became part of our church family in 1964.

Rev Ryan Eklund and family in the death of his brother,

Thomas Eklund, Sr.

Roger Miller and family in the death of

his brother-in-law, Bill Dozier.

CHALLENGERS

A Mission Group for Guys in Grades 6-12

June 16 & 23 * 6:00 – 7:30 pm

The Challengers will be meeting at the home of Keith, Christine, Chelsea & Connor Reynolds, 750 Cavins Road. There will be time for food, fellowship, fun and a devotional lesson. Bring a bathing suit and towel for time to swim in the pool. Call Keith or the church office if you need directions.

CHURCH-WIDE

BIBLE STUDY

This Wednesday, June 16

6:30 pm

HEALING HEART

Grief Support Group

3^RD Thursday * Church Library * 7:00 pm

The group is open to all who have suffered a loss.

HOMELAND

Sunday, July 4 * 11:00 am

Presented by the Adult Choir

Plan to be with us for this wonderful musical celebration. America – a land uniquely blessed of God. America – a staggering mosaic of natural beauty and resources. America – sweet land of liberty. America – residence for those who dared to dream the dream, pay the price, share the costs… of living in the Homeland.

Have You Ordered Your

FBC NAME BADGE?

The badges are $10.00. Order through your class, the church office or by marking an offering envelope.

OVER AND ABOVE PROJECTS

Fund Balance: $87,165.38

Funds that exceed the cost of the Sanctuary Heating and Air Project will be applied to our 7^th OVER and ABOVE project – Kitchen and Fellowship Hall Renovation.

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Over & Above Offering

In Memory of John Kiser

Arthur & Marie Wood

Jeff & Doniece Lanford

Bob & Julia Howard

Walter & Linda Garrett

Dickie & Jane Turner

Betty Rhodes

Randy & Linda Rhodes

Anne Williams

State Missions Offering

In Memory of John Kiser

Bobby and Mary Dell Scott

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

June 13

Preschool 4

Children 17

Youth 13

Adults 104

Total Attendance 138

BUDGET June 13 2010

Needs $ 8,082.50 $ 193,980.00

Offering $ 8,621.44 $ 182,949.53

Over/(Under) $ 538.94 ($ 11,030.47)

DESIGNATED FUNDS June 13

Over & Above Offering $ 311.00

Designated Offerings $ 283.88

Total Designated $ 594.88

TOTAL $ 9,216.32

Pray that God will be at work

in an awesome and incredible way

in the lives of our VBS Children!

This Week… Would you be willing to…

· Provide addresses of children so that we can send a special VBS invitation postcard.

· Invite family & friends to be with us.

· Contribute cookies, kool-aid or other snacks that can be served for refreshments.

· Volunteer to help in a class or with the activities.

Even if you can only help one day, your help is needed and greatly appreciated.

Call the Church Office if you can help!

Monday, June 21: Who Am I?

God Creates Adam & Eve (Genesis 2:4-24)
I am God’s greatest creation. I can praise Him.
I will praise You, because I have been remarkably and

wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful

and I know this very well. (Psalm 139:14)

Tuesday, June 22: Does God Care About Me?

Joseph Recalls God’s Provision (Genesis 45:1-14)
God cares about me. I can trust Him no matter what.
Casting all your care upon Him, because He cares

about you. (1 Peter 5:7)

Wed., June 23: What Is God’s Plan for Me?

Jesus Visits Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10)

God has a plan for me.

I can have a relationship with Jesus.

For I know the plans I have for you - this is the Lord’s declaration - plans for your welfare, not for disaster,

to give you a future and a hope.

(Jeremiah 29:11)

Thursday, June 24: How Can I Be Like Jesus?

Jesus, Our Example (Luke 5:16; Luke 4:14-16; Mark 6:30-46)

I can be like Jesus. I can follow His example.

Make your own attitude that of Christ Jesus.

(Philippians 2:5)

Friday, June 25: What Do I Do Now?

Go to it! Do it! (Philippians 4:4-9)
I can live in ways that honor God.

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God,

who gives to all generously and without criticizing,

and it will be given to him.

(James 1:5)

DEACON NOMINATIONS

Please be prayerful about who you would nominate to serve our church through the deacon ministry. Each member has the opportunity to nominate up to 4 people to serve for the 2010-2013 ministry term. Forms are available in the church office and can be accepted until Sunday, July 11.

EVANGELISM RESPONSE TRAINING

Tuesday, June 29 * 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Spartanburg County Baptist Network Office

Come learn how you can share Jesus with callers who will call you in the comfort of your home on your own schedule. Learn how to follow up with new believers to help them become active in the Body of Christ.

SOUL SHAPING:

Disciplines that Conform You to the Image of Christ

Second Sunday Nights * 6:00 pm * Fellowship Hall

Our study on July 11 will focus on ways to strengthen our intimacy with God: heartfelt prayer, meditation, and celebrating God’s presence.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS

Have your blood pressure checked regularly. Stop by the Health Ministry Room before or after Sunday School.

Helping Hands Ministries

SUPER SATURDAY

July 17 * 7:30 am – 2:00 pm

West End Baptist Church Family Life Center

The event will include a country store, plant/produce sale, silent auction, yard sale, children’s activities, entertainment, bake sale, health screening, breakfast, lunch and more to raise money to help those in need in our community. Contact Lisa Abercrombie if you have items you wish to donate or if you would like to help.

Woodruff Community Student Impact Weekend

Area Churches are partnering together to send students

back to school on fire for Jesus Christ!

Session 1 – Friday, July 30 – 7:30 pm

Session 2 – Saturday, July 31 – 10:00 am

Session 3 – Saturday, July 31 – 6:00 pm

First Baptist Church

Worship Leaders: Dave Edwards and My Calvary

Special Sessions for Parents led by Steve Ramey

RED CROSS SHELTER TRAINING

Saturday, August 7

Sign up through the church office for:

Shelter Operations * 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Shelter Simulation * 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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

CASUAL SUMMER

Please feel free to dress comfortably.

Invite friends to come with you.

THANKS!

Thank you for all the prayers. I appreciate the sweet cards and love you have sent my way. Love, Cindy Tallman

Dear First Baptist, Thank you so much for the cards, calls, thoughts and prayers following my surgery. Mom and I appreciate all of you and are blessed to be a part of this thoughtful and loving church family.

Lewis Stephens

Dear First Baptist Church Family, Pastor Andrew and Ms Kelly, Thank you so much for the graduate recognition service and for being a special part of my years as a youth in our church. The breakfast at my home on recognition day and the luncheon at the church were most delicious. I appreciate the Bible as a gift and will let it guide me as I continue on my life’s journey to college. With love, Lindsey Craig

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16

6:00 pm Challengers at the Reynolds’

6:30 pm Church-Wide Bible Study,

Adult Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, JUNE 17

4:00 pm Exercise Class

7:00 pm Healing Hearts Grief Support Group

SUNDAY, JUNE 20 – FATHER’S DAY

9:45 am Bible Study for All Ages

11:00 am Worship Service

MONDAY, JUNE 21

9:00 am Vacation Bible School

7:00 pm Martha Lewis Mission Group

TUESDAY, JUNE 22

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

9:00 am Vacation Bible School

4:00 pm Exercise Class

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23

9:00 am Vacation Bible School

6:00 pm Challengers at the Reynolds’

6:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal - Sanctuary

6:30 pm Church-Wide Bible Study

THURSDAY, JUNE 24

9:00 am Vacation Bible School

4:00 pm Exercise Class

FRIDAY, JUNE 25

9:00 am Vacation Bible School

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, June 20

Greeters: C Walker, Z Orias (f), T Culbreath (o), D Bailey (p)

Counting Team: J Lanford, H & J Woodfin

Sound Booth: Z Orias B P Screening: L Rhodes

Nursery: J Brown, J Waddell

Welcome Center: J McFerrin, K Brown

Ushers:

T Westmoreland, L Craig (f), L Robertson (o), B Lanford (p)

Children’s Worship: K Smith, S Hix, Chelsea R

Outreach Notes: M Ward

FATHER’S DAY SCHEDULE

In keeping with long-standing tradition, we will not meet for an Evening Worship Service or for any activities at First Baptist this Sunday night.

Donald Young 1^st Annual Scholarship

BASIC SKILLS BASKETBALL CAMP

June 17-18 * 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Woodruff Leisure Center

Age 8 to 16 * Cost $30.00

Registration forms are available in the church office.