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 3, 2011

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

LOVE ONE ANOTHER

John 13:34-35; 1 John 3:10b-12,

16-18; 4:7-13, 19

Morning Worship Service

I’LL CHERISH THE OLD RUGGED CROSS

1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Evening Worship Service

National Acteen Convention

SERVICE OF SHARING

Church Wide Fellowship

Boiled and Grilled Corn on the Cob

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Rae Smith, 8-7 Hunter Foster, 8-7

David Ward, 8-7 Kristopher Bowie, 8-8

Lauren Orias, 8-8 Tab Patton, 8-8

Koosje Smith, 8-9 Jim Skinner, 8-10

Tara Walker, 8-10 Ryan Anderson, 8-10

Docia Sloan, 8-11 Chelsea Reynolds, 8-11

Ben Weaver, 8-11 Madeline Garner, 8-12

Emily Harrison, 8-12 Randy Shaver, 8-12

Kim McAbee, 8-13

CONGRATULATIONS!

We celebrate with Walter and Linda Garrett

in the birth of their granddaughter,

Addison McKenzie Waters.

Addison was born to Travis and Patricia Waters

on July 26.

We celebrate with Ronald and Linda Vaughn

in the birth of their grandson,

Joshua Liam Davison.

Joshua was born to Joshua and Elizabeth Davison

on July 25.

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and prayerful support to

James Talanges and family

in the death of his nephew, Carter Jeter.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDIES

This Wednesday, August 3 * 6:30 pm

We are benefiting from a Bible study developed by Rick Warren entitled, God’s Answers to Life’s Difficult Questions. This week’s question is… “How Can I Overcome Loneliness?”

Next Wednesday, August 10 * 6:30 pm

God’s Answers to Life’s Difficult Questions

“How Can I Ever Change?”

National Acteens Convention

SERVICE OF SHARING

This Sunday, August 7 * 6:00 pm

CORN FELLOWSHIP

This Sunday, August 7 * After the Evening Service

Come and enjoy fresh corn on the cob – boiled and grilled. If you would like to help with the cooking, or the preparation (shucking), please call the church office.

PRAYER MEETING

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

All are welcome!

OVER AND ABOVE

Kitchen and Fellowship Hall Renovation

Fund Balance: $15,884.02

Summer Stewardship

CATCH UP YOUR GIVING!

At present we are behind in giving toward our church budget for the year. God has given us some amazing opportunities and we want to be at our very best for Him. Each area of our church’s ministry needs to be strong and vibrant. Please consider what you can do to help us “catch up” this summer.

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Over and Above

In Honor of Carolyn Culbreath’s Birthday

Gleaners SS Class

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE July 31

Nursery 5

Children 16

Youth 11

Adults 97

Total Attendance 129

BUDGET July 31 2011

Needs $8,143.90 $252,460.90

Offering $7,749.84 $224,334.22

Over/(Under) ($ 394.06) ($ 28,126.68)

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Over & Above $ 25.00

Use of Church $ 50.00

Christmas In Action $ 100.00

Music Camp $ 41.00

Total Designated $ 216.00

TOTAL $7,965.84

ACTEENS “BLUME” CELEBRATION

This Thursday, August 4 * 7:00 pm

Girls that went to the National Acteens Convention are invited to come to a gathering in the Prayer Meeting Room, beside the office, at FBC this Thursday. The NAC chaperones will provide the food and drinks. We will fellowship about our amazing week at Disney World. We will also prepare for the Sunday evening service when we will share about our trip with our church family. Parents are invited to come Thursday evening too.

CHALLENGERS

The Challengers will meet on Wednesday, August 10, rain or shine, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the home of Keith, Christine, Chelsea and Connor Reynolds, for food, fellowship, fun, swimming and a devotional lesson. Bring a bathing suit & towel.

WORSHIP SUMMIT

August 12 – 13 * White Oak Conference Center

Join in a time of inspiration & leadership training for those who serve in any aspect of music ministry including sound & video. Contact the church office if you would like to be part of the group from our church.

CALLED CHURCH CONFERENCE

For the Purpose of Electing Deacons

Next Sunday Morning, August 14

At the beginning of our worship service next Sunday morning, the church will be called into conference for the purpose of electing people to serve in our deacon ministry. Be praying for those who are considering allowing their names to be placed before the church. We hope to list those who have agreed to serve, if elected, in this Sunday’s bulletin.

SCHOOL YEAR WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

The Big Picture:

Created to Connect, Serve and Share!

If you are interested in helping on Wednesday nights for the 2011-2012 school year, please call the church office.

Fall Family Fun Night – August 17

Regular Programs Begin – August 24

FBC BLOOD DRIVE

Wednesday, August 17 * 3:30 – 7:30 pm

Fellowship Hall

Each donor will receive a T-shirt & snacks. The Blood Connection has a benefit program that will credit each church member $25.00 per unit of blood when blood is needed. 16 year olds can give blood if they have a signed parental consent form. Forms are available on their web site: www.thebloodconnection.org. Come & give a life-saving gift.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

A PLACE TO GROW AND BELONG!

Promotion Sunday Assembly

August 21 * 9:45 am to 10:00 am

On Promotion Sunday, August 21, all Sunday School Classes (preschool, children, youth and adults) are asked to meet in the sanctuary at 9:45 am for a time of inspiration and celebration as we take part in a Church - Wide Assembly. This will be a time to express appreciation to our Sunday School Teachers for their efforts in the past year. Students who will be promoting will be recognized and will go to their new class after the assembly. Set an extra alarm so that you can be here to support and cheer as we give thanks for this past year and look ahead to what God has for us as we study His word together.

Upstate Sunday School Clinic

Fairview Baptist Church * Greer, SC

Saturday, August 27 * 8:30 am to 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.

CHESS CLUB

On August 18, Chess Club will begin meeting each Thursday. Come and learn to play or enjoy some healthy competition. Contact Phil Wood for more information.

HEALING HEART

Grief Support Group

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

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

HANDBELL CHOIR

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

ANNUAL PEANUT BOIL

Boiled and Roasted Peanuts

Sunday, August 28 * After the Evening Service

Join us for a wonderful time of food and fellowship!

WMU LEADERSHIP TRAINING

August 29 * 6:45 pm * Canaan Baptist Church

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

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Our WMU asks that you consider donating 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. Please bring your items to the church office or call for more information.

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.

FIRST BAPTIST COOKBOOKS

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

CASUAL SUMMER

Please feel free to dress comfortably.

Invite friends to come with you

BI-LO FOOD DRIVE

Many families & children rely on school food programs to provide meals. During the summer these families rely on food pantries to replace the school meals. Purchase a packed box for $5 each on your next grocery trip to the Woodruff BI-LO! The boxes will be given to Helping Hands to help those in need in our community. The boxes will hold 3 solid meals for a family of four. For more information about ways to help, visit Helping Hands online, www.hhow.org or contact Lisa Abercrombie at 476-2401..

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3

6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Study

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4

7:00 pm NAC Acteens – Prayer Meeting Room

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6

6:00 pm Element Church Worship Service – F Hall

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

4:00 pm Diaconate Meeting

6:00 pm Service of Sharing – Presented by the Acteens

7:00 pm Corn Fellowship

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10

6:00 pm Challengers at the Reynolds

6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Study

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12

5:00 pm Worship Summit Begins – White Oak

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13

6:00 pm Element Church Worship Service – Sanctuary

SHARING THE MINISTRY

August 7

Greeters: K Reynolds, R Rhodes (f),

W Garrett (o), L Caldwell (p)

Counting Team: M Smith, J & M Ward

Children’s Worship: W Lawson, G McTeer, F LaPolla

Nursery: A & J Turner pm: R Smith, S Lloyd

O Notes: M R McAbee BP Checks: L Rhodes

Welcome Center: T & T Sumner Sound: S Rogers

Ushers: K Schlock, B Scott (f)

M Workman (o) S Jacobi (p)

pm: D J O’Hara, J Ketterman

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.

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.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Cards are available in the pews, foyers, and Sunday School boxes to write down requests for prayer. There is a place to check if you would like the request included on our printed prayer sheet and if you would like our prayer groups to send cards of encouragement.