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 July 13, 2011

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP

Galatians 4:1-7; 1 John 1:5-9; 3:1-3

Morning Worship Service

WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT SIN?

1 John 1:5 – 2:2

Evening Worship Service

I WANT HIS HEAD ON A PLATTER

A Story of Revenge

Matthew 14:1-2

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Vesta Simmons, 7-17 Courtney Robertson, 7-17

Lib Cox, 7-20      Lottie Caldwell, 7-20

Heather Caldwell, 7-22

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We express our love and prayerful support to Charles Hembree and family in the death of his brother in law and Lee Turner and family in the death of his uncle,

Sammy Turner.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDIES

This Wednesday, July 13 * 6:30 pm

We have begun a new Bible study developed by Rick Warren entitled, God’s Answers to Life’s Difficult Questions. We live in a world of stress, failure, crisis, pressure, loneliness, and change. Drawing from the experiences of biblical characters, the study offers practical insights from the Scripture to help us move past everyday struggles to a life of purpose, peace and significance. This week’s question is… “How Can I Rebound from Failure?”

Next Wednesday, July 20 * 6:30 pm

God’s Answers to Life’s Difficult Questions

“How Can I Be Confident in a Crisis?”

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.

OVER AND ABOVE

Kitchen and Fellowship Hall Renovation

Fund Balance: $14,632.02

CASUAL SUMMER

Please feel free to dress comfortably.

Invite friends to come with you.

NATIONAL ACTEENS CONVENTION

July 12 – 17 * Orlando, Florida

Please continue to pray for our Acteens and their leaders as they take part in the National Acteens Convention.

Katie Abercrombie, Victoria Bailey, Emaleigh Beeler, Jordan Collins, Molly Crook, Anna Davis, Hunter Foster, Haley Fowler, Jordan Garner, Christina Green, Chau Mai, Brooks Osborne, Kaitlyn Perkins, Hope Smith, Jenna Stewart, Savannah Thompson, Jessica Turner, Jessie Weaver, Jamie Westmoreland, Randa Wilson, Rayne Wilson, Taylor Wood, Sarah Workman, Donna Hembree, Kim Hughes, Wendie Lawson, Kelly Smith, and Sharon Wood. They will return this Sunday around 7:30 pm.

National Acteens Convention

SERVICE OF SHARING

Next Sunday, July 24 * 6:00 pm

Church-Wide

HOMEMADE ICE CREAM FELLOWSHIP

Next Sunday, July 24 * After the Evening Service

Everyone is welcome to bring a churn of their favorite Ice Cream to share with others. A great time will be had by all.

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Work of the Church

In Memory of Genia Sumner

In Memory of Betty Murphy

Emily Harrison

Nursery Fund

In Memory of Genia Sumner

Mark & Kathy Soza

Bob & Mary Dell Scott

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE July 10

Nursery 4

Children 13

Youth 14

Adults 114

Total Attendance 145

BUDGET July 10 2011

Needs $8,143.90 $228,029.20

Offering $8,341.81 $204,308.88

Over/(Under) $ 197.91 ($ 23,720.32)

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Over & Above $ 5.00

Nursery Fund $ 40.00

NAC Convention $ 24.00

Military Bible Sticks $ 50.00

Helping Hands Food Bank $ 60.00

Total Designated $ 179.00

TOTAL $8,520.81

CHALLENGERS

A Mission Group for Guys in Grades 6-12

The Challengers will be meeting this summer at the home of Keith, Christine, Chelsea and Connor Reynolds, 750 Cavins Road, for food, fellowship, fun swimming and a devotional lesson. Bring a bathing suit & towel. Meetings will be from 6:00 – 7:30 pm on Wednesdays – July 13, 20, 27 and August 10. Call Keith or the church office if you need directions.

HANDBELL CHOIR

Our Handbell Choir is rehearsing once a month during the summer. The next rehearsal will be this Sunday, July 17 at 9:00 am. Talk with Kay Young if you would like to be part of this group.

CHESS CLUB

Chess Club is meeting once a month this summer. The July meeting will be Thursday, July 21 at 6:30 pm. 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.

JULY ADULT CHOIR REHEARSAL

Wednesday, July 27 * 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Come and join the Adult Choir! Rehearsals in the summer are held monthly. Enjoy great fellowship, refreshments and singing. All are welcome!

COVERED DISH LUNCHEON

Honoring Martha Lewis and Peggy Gilliland

Wednesday, August 3 * 11:30 am * Fellowship Hall

Everyone is invited to this special covered-dish luncheon sponsored by the Martha Lewis Mission Group.

CORN FELLOWSHIP

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.

SHOW AND TELL

Sunday, August 7 * 6:00 pm

Join us for this creative service of worship as wonderful spiritual truths are communicated through stories and object lessons. Contact our pastor if you have a story/object lesson you would like to share.

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.

SCHOOL YEAR WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

The Big Picture:

Created to Connect, Serve and Share!

Love the LORD your God with all your

heart and with all your soul and with all

your strength. Deuteronomy 6:5

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

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.

WMU LEADERSHIP TRAINING

August 29 * 6:45 pm * Canaan Baptist Church

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.

Be Praying Now for the

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. The revival services are being planned by the Woodruff Ministerial Association.

CHURCH CONFERENCE REPORT

The following were elected at the church conference to serve as officers and directors for the 2011-2012 church year that begins in September. We are grateful for their willingness to serve Christ through His church.

Clerk – Sandra Hix

Treasurer – Rex Skinner

Assistant Treasurer – Jane Turner

Librarian – Ann Rogers

Sunday School Directors – Julia Howard, Sam Rogers

Women’s Missionary Union Director – Mary Dell Scott

Men’s Ministry Director – Mike Elliott

Vehicle Maintenance Director – Ruskin Casey

PRAYER MEETING

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

All are welcome!

CHRISTMAS IN ACTION

Saturday, October 15

Keith Reynolds is organizing a team from our church for a one day home construction project. We hope to raise $1,000.00 for materials. If you would like to contribute, simply mark an offering envelope – “Christmas in Action.”

FIRST BAPTIST COOKBOOKS

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

THANK YOU!

Dear Church Family, Thank you for your thoughts and prayers while I was in the hospital. It means so much to me to know that I am remembered by friends at the church. With love, Kathleen Patterson

Dear Pastor Andrew and Church Family, Thank you so much for your many prayers, cards, and other expressions of love extended to us during our time of sorrow with the death of our brother, Dan O’Hara. We love you and appreciate you all.

Love in Christ, DJ & Elaine O’Hara

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13

6:00 pm Challengers at the Reynolds

6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Study

SATURDAY, JULY 16

6:00 pm Element Church Service – Fellowship Hall

SUNDAY, JULY 17

9:00 am Handbell Choir Rehearsal

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

6:00 pm Evening Worship Service

7:30 pm Acteens to return

TUESDAY, JULY 19

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20

6:00 pm Challengers at the Reynolds

6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Study

THURSDAY, JULY 21

6:30 pm Chess Club

7:00 pm Healing Heart Grief Support Group

SATURDAY, JULY 23

6:00 pm Element Church Service – Fellowship Hall

SHARING THE MINISTRY

July 17

Greeters: S Rogers, R Smith (f),

J Lanford (o), B Abercrombie (p)

Counting Team: R Rhodes, D Chumley, L Burdette

Children’s Worship: C A McAbee, B Bailey, J Ketterman

Nursery: C Reynolds, S Stribling pm: B Flynn, J Brown

O Notes: B Howard BP Checks: C Schlock

Welcome Center: L & R Leake Sound: J Young

Ushers: T Westmoreland, R Bryson (f)

B Bailey (o) C Hembree (p)

pm: R McAbee, J Skinner

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.

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.