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

May 26, 2010

Greater love has no one than this,

that he lay down his life for his friends.

John 15:13

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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!

Sunday School

“FROM THIS DAY FORWARD”

Psalms 51:6-10; Song of Songs 2:15;

Acts 18:24-26; Romans 16:3-5a

Morning Worship Service

Memorial Day Observance

CHANGED BY THE SACRIFICE

Hebrews 10:10

Evening Worship Service

PRESIDENTIAL PRAISE

Our Presidents and Their Hymns

May Church Conference

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Ethel Chumley, 5-30        Scott Lawson, 6-1

Alison Patton, 5-30 Devin Osborne, 6-2

Jolene Brown, 5-31 Milton Smith, 6-3

Mike Elliott, 5-31        Marlene Wehunt, 6-3

Kemp Smith, 5-31 Jimmy Fortner, 6-4

Tara Basldisserotto, 6-1

BLUE STAR MEMORIAL MARKER

DEDICATION SERVICE

Monday, May 31 * 11:00 am

American Legion Post #33 (Hwy 101)

A beautiful Blue Star Memorial Marker, a permanent tribute to honor our veterans, will be dedicated. Everyone is invited to attend. Our veterans will be our special guests and are asked to wear their uniforms or caps or t-shirts depicting their branch of service. This event is made possible by the Garden Ellas Garden Club of Woodruff. (The program is estimated to last about 30 minutes. You might want to bring a chair.)

EVELYN HENDERSON OFFERING

For Missions in Spartanburg County

This year’s offering is designated to help: Hispanic Summer Missionaries, Disaster Relief Call-Out Expenses & Equipment, a 2nd Network Block Party Trailer, Network Technology Upgrade, Cambodian Ministry, Hispanic New Work in Landrum & Woodruff and assistance to the Journey Church. Please pray for the work of the Spartanburg County Network and consider giving to this special offering. Envelopes are available in the church office and in the foyers.

CHURCH-WIDE BIBLE STUDY

Next Wednesday, June 2 * 6:30 pm

End of the School Year Celebration

FAMILY FUN NIGHT!

This Wednesday, May 26 * 5:00 – 7:30 pm

Join with us for this great family event! Parents need to be here to enjoy the festivities and to supervise their children. There will be an Inflatable Toddler Playland, Giant Slide, Obstacle Course, Inflatable Baseball Game, Volleyball, Corn Dogs, Chips, Sweets and Drinks. All are welcome!

FIRST BAPTIST BLOOD DRIVE

This Wednesday, May 26 * 3:00 – 7:00 pm

Give the gift of life! Once our participation reaches a certain level, our members can receive blood without charge. Donations may be credited to our church at any Piedmont Blood Drive.

PRESIDENTIAL PRAISE

Our Presidents and Their Hymns

This Sunday, May 30 * 6:00 pm

Join us for this special presentation as we highlight several US Presidents and discover which scriptures and hymns helped sustain them through the challenges and crises they faced in their time in office. Material will be drawn from the book Presidential Praise by C. Edward Spann and Michael Williams.

OVER AND ABOVE PROJECTS

Fund Balance: $86,123.40

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 Honor of Hattie Pattillo

Loree Anderson

In Memory of Carol Craig

C N & Liz Mason

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

May 23

Preschool 5

Children 22

Youth 19

Adults 110

Total Attendance 156

BUDGET May 23 2010

Needs $ 8,082.50 $ 169,732.50

Offering $ 6,121.53 $ 158,616.86

Over/(Under) ($ 1,960.97) ($ 11,115.64)

DESIGNATED FUNDS May 23

Over & Above Offering $ 130.00

Evelyn Henderson Offering $ 20.00

Designated Offerings $ 496.75

Total Designated $ 646.75

TOTAL $ 6,768.28

MAY CHURCH CONFERENCE

Sunday, May 30, after the Evening Worship Service

If your group or committee would like to be included in the printed reports, please turn your information in before Wednesday, May 26.

American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life

LUMINARY BAGS

The Woodruff Relay for Life is June 4-5. Luminary Bags placed In Honor or In Memory will line the walking path and each name will be called during the Memorial Service. Luminary bags may be purchased for $10.00 in the church office. If you are interested in being part of a team from our church, please contact Mike Elliott.

CAMPING RETREAT

Youth Boys are invited to a Camping Retreat down on the Tyger River near Cross Anchor. There will be camping, fishing, swimming, hiking and a bonfire! The group will leave from the church at 2:30 pm this Sunday, May 30 and return Monday afternoon around 5:00 pm. Bring a sleeping bag, swimming trunks, snacks, fishing gear and a tent if you have one. Invite your friends! Contact Keith Reynolds to sign up.

FACE PAINTING

BALLOON TWISTING TRAINING

June 5 * 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Spartanburg County Baptist Network Office

Come learn how to share Jesus using Face Painting and Balloons and have fun doing it. This is hands-on.

SAY SOMETHING NICE SUNDAY

June 6 is “Say Something Nice Sunday!” This special day is an opportunity to build the community of faith, strengthen relationships & heal old wounds.

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.

HOMELAND

Sunday, July 4 * 11:00 am

Presented by the Adult Choir

America – a land uniquely blessed of God – 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. Plan to be with us for this wonderful musical celebration.

With Love and Appreciation For

KELLY SMITH!

We give thanks to God for Kelly and for her ministry to our church and with our children, youth, and senior adults. The Lord has richly blessed Kelly’s work and we have seen wonderful things take place under her faithful leadership. Kelly joined our church staff on May 27, 2001 and will complete her 9th year of service this week. We are so grateful for the way that God has been at work through her. Pray for her daily as she seeks to reflect Christ’s love and to make a difference in hearts and lives.

With Love and Appreciation for

KAY YOUNG!

We give thanks to God for Kay and for her ministry through music. Kay not only serves as our Church Pianist but also directs our Handbell Choir. Kay joined our church staff on June 1, 2003 and will complete her 7^th year of service next week. We have been richly blessed through her gifts and abilities. Pray for her daily as she faithfully lives out God’s call in her life through ministry.

GRADUATE BREAKFAST

Many, many thanks to Lenn, Cindy, Daniel and Lindsey Craig for hosting the graduates at their home for breakfast and to Betty Rhodes and Randy Rhodes for their help. A great time was had by all!

GRADUATE LUNCHEON

Great appreciation is expressed to Pam Scott, Tommie Jo McAbee, Carol Anne McAbee and Bobby Scott for their work in preparing lunch for the graduates & their families. Thank you so much for your efforts that provided great food & fellowship!

CHESS CLUB

Each Tuesday * 6:30 pm

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

LIBRARY NEWS

We have a host of new books in our library. Please come by and check them out. There is a series of Smyth and Helwys Bible Commentaries and many devotional and inspirational books given In Memory of Jim Davidson by his daughters, Catherine D Staton, Amy D Thomason and Pam D Brownfield. We thank them for this valuable donation to our library.

ELECTRICAL REPORT

This past Sunday we were partially without power and without air conditioning in the sanctuary. A large fuse in the basement blew out. We have not been able to determine the cause. The fuse has been replaced and everything is operating normally.

Regular Office Hours:

Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am – 12:30 pm

The Church Office will be closed on

Memorial Day, Monday, May 31.

Email: office@woodruff1st.org

Web site: www.woodruff1st.org

Telephone: (864) 476-8171

Fax: (864) 476-3141

THANKS!

We cannot begin to express our deepest gratitude to each of you for the prayers, cards, calls and many offers of help during these trying times we both are going through. Please continue to remember us in your prayers as we continue this period of health problems. May God bless each of you.

Tony & Kathy Skinner

We would like to thank you for your donations to the American Cancer Society at the soup and sandwich luncheon last Sunday. We raised over $1,100 from the donations, luminary bags and the cake auction. Your support for this great cause is appreciated. Relay for Life Team

Dear Rev. Shull and First Baptist Church Family, Thank you for your calls, cards visits and prayers during Papa Craig’s illness and in his passing. Words cannot express the love and support of a loving church family and pastor. Thanks again, The Family of Carol Craig

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, MAY 26

3:00 pm Blood Drive

5:00 pm Family Fun Night

6:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, MAY 27

4:00 pm Exercise Class

FRIDAY, MAY 28

8:00 pm WHS Graduation

SATURDAY, MAY 29

9:00 am Clothes Closet – Martha Lewis Mission Group

9:30 am Depart for Charlotte Motor Speedway

SUNDAY, MAY 30

9:00 am Handbell Choir Rehearsal

9:45 am Bible Study for All Ages

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

2:30 pm Youth Boys depart for Camping Retreat

6:00 pm Evening Worship Service

7:00 pm Church Conference

MONDAY, MAY 31

OFFICE CLOSED – Memorial Day

11:00 am Blue Star Memorial Marker Dedication

TUESDAY, JUNE 1

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

4:00 pm Exercise Class

6:30 pm Chess Club

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2

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

THURSDAY, JUNE 3

4:00 pm Exercise Class

FRIDAY, JUNE 4

12:00 pm Youth depart for Garden City

7:00 pm Relay for Life

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, May 30

Greeters: T Culbreath, S Rogers (f), K Reynolds (o), R Skinner (p)

Counting Team: D Bailey, C & K Simpkins

Sound Booth: S Rogers B P Screening:

Nursery: J Skinner, S Stribling pm: P Scott, E O’Hara

Welcome Center: A Henson, K Brown

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

pm: R Bryson, D J O’Hara

Children’s Worship: K Smith, V Bailey, Jessie W

Outreach Notes: D Chumley

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Saddle Ridge Ranch:

Roundin’ Up Questions, Drivin’ Home Answers

June 21-25 * 9:00 am – 12:00 pm * Age 3 – Grade 5

Parents please mark your calendars and get ready for an incredible week! Contact the church office if you would like to help in this year’s VBS.

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