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 27, 2011

Sunday School

PERSONAL SERVICE

Galatians 5:13-16, 22-26, 6:7-10

Morning Worship Service

BEING A FRIEND OF JESUS

John 15:9-17

Evening Worship Service

SHOW AND TELL

A Service of Object Lessons and Stories

WELCOME NEW MEMBER!

Stormy Gaskins

220 Edgewood Circle

Woodruff, SC 23888

Deacon: Randy Rhodes

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Gail Hix, 7-31 Jessica Westmoreland, 7-31

Todd Anderson, 7-31 Candice Green, 8-1

Gary Chumley, 8-1 Rovvie Horsley, 8-1

Kristle Casey, 8-2 Jason Owens, 8-2

Mike Patton, 8-3 Sally Lloyd, 8-3

Grover Lanford, 8-4 Leigh Blizzard, 8-4

Anna Ward, 8-5 Mike Powers, 8-5

Susan Cooper, 8-6

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDIES

This Wednesday, July 27 * 6:30 pm

We are benefiting from a 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 Live Above Average?”

Next Wednesday, August 3 * 6:30 pm

God’s Answers to Life’s Difficult Questions

“How Can I Overcome Loneliness?”

JULY ADULT CHOIR REHEARSAL

This 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!

PRAYER MEETING

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

All are welcome!

SHOW AND TELL

This Sunday, July 31 * 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.

CHALLENGERS

A Mission Group for Guys in Grades 6-12

The Challengers will be meeting this Wednesday 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 July 27 & August 10, rain or shine. Call Keith or the church office if you need directions.

OVER AND ABOVE

Kitchen and Fellowship Hall Renovation

Fund Balance: $15,859.02

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!

Work of the Church

In Memory of Sammy Turner

Jeff & Doniece Lanford

Emily Harrison

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE July 24

Nursery 3

Children 15

Youth 8

Adults 86

Total Attendance 112

BUDGET July 24 2011

Needs $8,143.90 $244,317.00

Offering $8,770.40 $216,584.38

Over/(Under) $ 626.50 ($ 27,732.62)

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Over & Above $ 182.00

NAC Convention $ 2.79

Helping Hands Food Bank $ 60.00

Children Music Ministry $ 10.00

Total Designated $ 254.79

TOTAL $9,025.19

CHILDRENS MUSIC CAMP

August 1 – 3 * White Oak Conference Center

Please pray for Grace Cooper, Susan Cooper, Sergey Culbreath, Susan Culbreath, and Robert Ward as they attend Music Camp next week.

SENIOR ADULT LUNCHEON

Sponsored by the Woodruff Baptist Association

Monday, August 1 * 11:30 am

Northside Baptist Church

Special Guest * Denise Wiley

Fix your favorite dish & join in on the fun & fellowship!

LUNCHEON POSTPONED

The Covered Dish Luncheon that was planned for August 3 has been postponed.

National Acteens Convention

SERVICE OF SHARING

Next Sunday, August 7 * 6:00 pm

CORN FELLOWSHIP

Next 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.

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

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 now 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.

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 21 at 9:00 am. Talk with Kay Young if you would like to be part of this group.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

A PLACE TO GROW AND BELONG!

Promotion Sunday Assembly

August 21 * 9:45-10:00 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.

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

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.

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

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, JULY 27

6:00 pm Challengers at the Reynolds

6:00 pm July Adult Choir Rehearsal

6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Study

SUNDAY, JULY 31

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

6:00 pm Evening Worship Service

MONDAY, AUGUST 1

12:00 pm Group departs for Music Camp

TUESDAY, AUGUST 2

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3

6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Study

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6

6:00 pm Element Church Worship Service – F Hall

SHARING THE MINISTRY

July 31

Greeters: S Rogers, R Smith (f),

J Lanford (o), B Abercrombie (p)

Counting Team: R Rhodes, D Chumley, L Burdette

Children’s Worship: K Smith, C Reynolds, B Davis

Nursery: T & L Morgan pm: C Osborne, J Waddell

O Notes: R Leake BP Checks: J Bowie

Welcome Center: A Henson, J McFerrin Sound: S Rogers

Ushers: S Stribling, H Woodfin (f)

C Walker (o) B Hix (p)

pm: J Ward, M Elliott

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.

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.