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 24, 2011

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

AGREE WITH ONE ANOTHER

Genesis 13:1-12; Romans 12:16-18; 15:5-6

Morning Worship Service

DON’T UNDERESTIMATE THE SUN SON!

Matthew 17:1-9; Colossians 1:15-23

Evening Worship Service

Rev. Steve Ramey, Preaching

Annual Peanut Boil and Roast

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                Dayna Chumley, 8-28 Khloe Hill, 8-28

                Owen Hill, 8-28 Christopher Abercrombie, 8-29

                Beth Hinton, 8-30 Mike Lanford, 8-30

                Randy Rhodes, 8-31 Jackson Hunt, 8-31

                Mark Soza, 9-1 Hope Smith, 9-1

                Wanda Lanford, 9-2 Jean Casey, 9-2

                Ashley Brooks, 9-2                         Sam Rogers, 9-2

                Kathy Thompson, 9-2 Cindy Craig, 9-3

THE BIG PICTURE:

Created to Connect, Serve and Share!

School Year Wednesday Nights

Beginning This Wednesday, August 24

Fellowship Supper, Preschool Choir, Music Makers, Young Musicians, Youth Lighthouse, Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers, Wednesday Night Bible Study & Adult Choir Rehearsal begin meeting each Wednesday. Pray that the Lord will use each of these activities in a powerful way!

LORD, CHANGE MY ATTITUDE

Before It’s Too Late!

A New Wednesday Night Bible Study

Beginning August 24 * 6:30 pm

God cares deeply about our attitudes. This study, based on the Israelites' journey out of Egypt, shows how your attitude can keep you in the wilderness or allow you to enjoy the blessings of His promised land. You can replace complaining with thanksgiving, covetousness with contentment, criticism with love, and adjust your attitude to one that honors Christ. Join us for this life changing Bible study developed by James MacDonald.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLINIC

Fairview Baptist Church * Greer, SC

This Saturday, August 27 * 8:30 am - 12:15 pm

Three different sessions will be offered for those who teach Preschoolers, Children, Youth and Adults. A detailed list of classes is available in the church office. Pre-registration is not required.

SERVICE WITH NEW LIFE

This Sunday, August 28 * 6:00 pm

First Baptist Church

Join with us as we host our friends from the New Life Baptist Church for this Evening Worship Service. Reverend Steve Ramey will be preaching. Following the service we will all take part together in the Annual Peanut Boil and Roast.

ANNUAL PEANUT BOIL

Boiled and Roasted Peanuts

This Sunday, August 28 * After the Evening Service

Join us for a wonderful time of food and fellowship!

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE

Would you be interested in being part of an Instrumental Ensemble? The first rehearsal will be this Sunday, August 28 from 9:30 to 9:45 am in the church sanctuary followed by rehearsals on September 4 and 11 with plans to play in the morning service on September 11. Contact Bobby Blanton or the church office to sign up.

YOUTH CHOIR

Sunday Nights * 5:00 pm

Beginning This Sunday, August 28

HANDBELL CHOIR

The next rehearsal for the Handbell Choir will be this Sunday, August 28 at 9:00 am. Talk with Kay Young if you would like to be part of this group.

OVER AND ABOVE

Kitchen and Fellowship Hall Renovation

Fund Balance: $16,259.24

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Over and Above Fund

In Memory of Hiram McAbee

Dickie & Jane Turner

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE August 21

Nursery 4

Children 24

Youth 23

Adults 114

Total Attendance 165

BUDGET August 21 2011

Needs $ 8,143.90 $ 276,892.60

Offering $ 5,161.00 $ 244,493.55

Over/(Under) ($ 2,982.90) ($ 32,399.05)

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Over & Above $ 201.00

WMU $ 5.00

NAC Cookbooks        $ 30.00

Helping Hands Food Bank $ 40.00

Total Designated $ 276.00

TOTAL $5,437.00

Season of Prayer for Missions in

SOUTH CAROLINA

Pray It Forward!

Janie Chapman Offering Goal:

$1,800.00

WMU LEADERSHIP TRAINING

August 29 * 6:45 pm * Canaan Baptist Church

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:

Monday, August 29 * 7:00 pm

Woodruff Church of God

Monday, September 5 * 7:00 pm - TBA

Monday, September 12 * 7:00 pm

First Baptist Church, Woodruff

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, September 7 * 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 guest will be:

Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright

Hosts and Hostesses: Floyd & Cora Stewart,

Pat & Sarah Patterson Devotional: Lottie Caldwell

HELPING HANDS MINISTRIES

Dick Brooks Memorial Golf Classic

Thursday, September 8 * 1:00 pm Shotgun Start

Three Pines Country Club

Registration and Sponsorship forms are available in the church office. The tournament is held to raise funds to help those in need in our community.

REVIVAL CHOIR REHEARSALS

Come be a part of the Revival Choir made up of folks from across the Woodruff Community. The choir is under the direction of Todd & Vickie Porter. Revival Choir rehearsals will be:

Saturday, September 10 * 10:00 am * Church of God

Sunday, September 18 * 3:00 pm * First Baptist

EXTENDED SUNDAY SCHOOL

Each month Sunday School Teachers visit in homes, teach the Sunday School lesson and bring materials for Christian Growth to those in our congregation who are not able to attend Sunday School on Sunday mornings. If you or someone you love would like to receive these monthly visits, please call the church office.

SPECIAL OBSERVANCE OF THE

10^TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9-11

Sunday, September 11 * 11:00 am

POTATO BAR & SALAD LUNCHEON

Sunday, September 11 * 12:00 pm

Proceeds will be used to buy materials for a one day home construction project through Christmas in Action. If you would like to help by making a salad or dessert please contact Kelly Smith.

FCA BREAKFAST

Wednesday, September 14 * 7:00 am

We will be hosting a breakfast and rally for the FCA students from Woodruff High School. If you would like to help cook, please contact Pam Scott.

COMMUNITY PRAYER – OUTREACH

Wednesday, September 14

6:45 pm * Patton’s Square

On the Wednesday before the Community Revival we will meet at Patton’s Square for a large circle prayer and then we will divide into groups to canvas neighborhoods with flyers inviting people to the Community Revival. Several other churches will also be participating. All are welcome!

INVITE SOMEONE

TO CHURCH

Nationally "Only 2 % of churchgoers invite an un-churched person to church. 98% never extend an invitation in a given year." Most people who drop out of church haven't lost their faith in God, they simply fell out of the habit of churchgoing. Some moved or had a change in life circumstances and simply drifted away. Most often, life became too busy. This means many of them could be open to returning to church. "82% of the unchurched are at least somewhat likely to attend church if invited." Help us get ready for National Back to Church Sunday!

WOODRUFF COMMUNITY

REVIVAL SERVICES

September 18 – 21, 2011

Be praying for this powerful time in the life of our community. Weather permitting the Sunday night service will be held outside on Main Street in the center of town.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Our WMU is collecting school supplies for students in District 4. A list of items needed for each school is in the church office and on the outside bulletin board.

PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday morning from 7:00 – 7:30 am.

All are welcome!

CASUAL SUMMER

Please feel free to dress comfortably.

Invite friends to come with you!

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.

WOODRUFF COMMUNITY CENTER

WCC needs volunteers to give several hours of your time on Wednesdays to travel to Spartanburg to shop for items and bring them back to the community center for distribution. Please contact Donna Hembree at 476-8891 or see her at church for further details if you are interested in helping with this ministry. The WCC serves over 600 citizens of Woodruff each month.

HEALING HEART

Grief Support Group

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

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

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24

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, AUGUST 25

6:30 pm Chess Club

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27

8:30 am Sunday School Clinic - Fairview

6:00 pm Element Church Worship Service – F. Hall

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28

9:00 am Handbell Choir Rehearsal

9:30 am Instrumental Ensemble Rehearsal

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

2:30 pm Diaconate Meeting

5:00 pm Youth Choir

6:00 pm Evening Worship Service with New Life Baptist

7:00 pm Annual Peanut Boil

MONDAY, AUGUST 29

6:45 pm WMU Leadership Training – Canaan Baptist

7:00 pm Community Revival Prayer Mtg. – Church of God

TUESDAY, AUGUST 30

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31

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 1

6:30 pm Chess Club

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

6:00 pm Element Church Worship Service – F. Hall

SHARING THE MINISTRY

August 28

Greeters: K Reynolds, R Rhodes (f),

W Garrett (o), L Caldwell (p)

Counting Team: M Smith, J & M Ward

Children’s Worship: W Lawson, R Stone, G Lawson

Nursery: T & L Morgan pm: L & K Abercrombie

O Notes: M D Scott BP Checks: C Schlock

Welcome Center: R & M McAbee Sound: Z Orias

Ushers: C Simpkins, Sr, T Foster (f)

M Green (o) G Thompson (p)

pm: C Reynolds, C Hughes

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, August 24

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

FIRST BAPTIST COOKBOOKS

FBC Cookbooks are available and may be purchased through the church office. The cookbooks are $12.00.