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 June 1, 2011

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

WHAT DO YOU OWN?

1 Chronicles 29:10-20

Morning Worship Service

THE BACKUP GOD

Genesis 31:19; Exodus 32:4; John 14:8

Soup and Sandwich Luncheon

Evening Worship Service

A LIGHT UNTO MY FEET

A service of sharing Scriptures

the Lord has used to help us!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Linda Holland, 6-6 Graham Lawson, 6-7

Savannah Thompson, 6-7 Sam Stribling, 6-8

Brandon Robinson, 6-8 Dana Day, 6-9

Nancy Skinner, 6-9 Glenn Cox, 6-10

Bob Howard, 6-11

CONGRATULATIONS!

We celebrate with Jo Granger in the birth of her

great-grandson, Aiden Robert Granger.

Aiden was born on May 17.

We celebrate with Scott and Carolina Wilson in the

birth of their daughter, Celeste Carolina Wilson and with Ken and Carolyn Schlock in the birth of their granddaughter. Celeste was born on May 27.

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and prayerful support to Noel Lee and family in the death of his father, Larry Lee.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

BIBLE STUDIES

This Wednesday Night

June 1 * 6:30 pm

In our Bible study time we will looking at “tough questions” that non-believers ask Christians. This week’s question is… “Hasn’t science disproved Christianity?’

Next Wednesday, June 8 * 6:30 pm

The “Tough Questions” series continues as we explore the question, “If there is a God why does He allow so much suffering in the world?’

FIRST BAPTIST COOKBOOKS

A limited number of FBC Cookbooks are available and may be purchased from an Acteen or through the church office. Please make checks payable to “First Baptist Church.” The cookbooks are $12.00.

A LIGHT UNTO MY FEET

Do you have a story about how God used a particular passage of Scripture to help you when you needed it most? Our Sunday night service this week will be a time of sharing as we listen and learn from each other and from God’s Holy Word. If you have a story you would like to tell, please contact our pastor.

The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life

SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCHEON

This Sunday, June 5 * After the Morning Service

Come & enjoy good food & fellowship. Proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society to be used in the fight against cancer. This year’s Relay for Life will begin Friday, June 10 at 7:00 pm at Woodruff High School.

Luminary Bags

Luminary Bags placed In Honor or In Memory will line the walking path and each name will be called during the Memorial Service at the Woodruff Relay for Life. Luminary bags may be purchased for $10.00 in the church office.

ROOF UPDATE

Grier Roofing began work to install a TPO System on the flat roofs of the church last week. They plan to begin work on the shingled sections on the Monday after Vacation Bible School.

OVER AND ABOVE

Kitchen and Fellowship Hall Renovation

Fund Balance: $ 14,083.80

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Over and Above Offering

In Memory of Margaret Hyatt

Tommy & Lynne Morgan

In Honor of Estella Coker

Gleaners SS Class

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE May 29

Nursery 5

Children 16

Youth 12

Adults 103

Total Attendance 136

BUDGET May 29 2011

Needs $ 8,143.90 $179,165.80

Offering $ 4,604.00 $156,976.85

Over/(Under) ($ 3,539.90) ($ 22,188.95)

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Over & Above $ 70.00

NAC Convention $ 489.00

Total Designated $ 559.00

TOTAL $5,163.00

PRAY FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Pray that God will be at work

in an awesome and incredible way

in the lives of our VBS Children!

This Week… Would you be willing to…

· Provide addresses of children so that we can send a special VBS invitation postcard?

· Invite family & friends to be with us?

· Contribute cookies, kool-aid or other snacks that can be served for refreshments?

· Volunteer to help in a class or with the activities?

Even if you can only help one day, your help is greatly appreciated.

Call the Church Office if you can help!

Monday, June 6: Connect with Faith!

The Centurion Acts in Faith (Matthew 8:5-13)
I Can Have Faith in Jesus!
So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the message about Christ. (Romans 10:17)

Tuesday, June 7: Connect with Love!

A Woman Responds with Love (Luke 7:37-48)
I Can Love Jesus!
We love because He first loved us. (1 John 4:19)

Wednesday, June 8: Connect with Trust!

Nicodemus Chooses to Trust (John 3:1-18; 19:38-42)
I Can Trust Jesus as My Savior!

For God loved the world in this way: He gave His One and Only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

Thursday, June 9: Connect with Others!

The Samaritan Woman Tells Others (John 4)
I Can Tell Others About Jesus!
Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. (Matthew 28:19-20)

Friday, June 10: Connect with Life!

The Disciples Receive Instruction (Acts 1:1-11)
I Can Live for Jesus!

Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be brave and strong. Your every action must be done with love. (1 Corinthians 16:13-14)

DEACON NOMINATIONS

Please be prayerful about who you would nominate to serve our church through the deacon ministry. Each member has the opportunity to nominate up to 4 people to serve for the 2011-2014 ministry term. Forms are available in the church office and can be accepted until Sunday, July 10.

WORLD CHANGERS MISSION TRIP

Nashville, Tennessee * June 12 – 18

Youth and Adults from our church will be meeting this Saturday at 8:00 am and this Sunday at 4:00 pm to prepare for the World Changers Mission Trip. World Changers is a ministry of the North American Mission Board. The group from our church will join with groups from all over the US to work on houses of those in need in the Nashville, Tennessee area.

JUNE ADULT CHOIR REHEARSAL

Wednesday, June 29 * 6:00 – 8:00 pm

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

DR. JIMMY EPTING – GUEST SPEAKER

President of North Greenville University

Sunday, June 12 * 11:00 am

Dr. Jimmy Epting, President of North Greenville University, will be our guest speaker. God has been at work in an amazing way on the campus of North Greenville. We look forward to this special service of worship.

CHALLENGERS

A Mission Group for Guys in Grades 6-12

Summer Meetings

The Challengers will be meeting this summer at the home of Keith, Christine, Chelsea and Connor Reynolds, 750 Cavins Road. There will be time for food, fellowship, fun and a devotional lesson. Bring a bathing suit and towel for time to swim in the pool. Meetings in June will be from 6:00 – 7:30 pm on Wednesdays – June 8 & 22. Call Keith or the church office if you need directions.

HEALING HEART

Grief Support Group

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

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

Regular Office Hours:

Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am – 12:30 pm

Email: office@woodruff1st.org

Web site: www.woodruff1st.org

Telephone: (864) 476-8171 Fax: (864) 476-3141

SHARING THE MINISTRY

June 5

Greeters: M Smith, Z Orias (f),

T Culbreath (o), D Bailey (p)

Counting Team: W Garrett, H & J Woodfin

Children’s Worship: W Lawson, G Lawson, H Foster

Nursery: A Weaver, S Stribling

pm: B & L Abercrombie

Welcome Center: T & T Sumner Sound: S Rogers

B P Screening: J Howard O Notes: J Davidson

Ushers: K Schlock, B Scott (f)

M Workman (o) S Jacobi (p)

pm: D J O’Hara, J Ketterman

HANDBELL CHOIR

Our Handbell Choir will rehearse once a month during the summer. The next rehearsal will be Sunday, June 12 at 9:00 am. Talk with Kay Young if you would like to be part of this group.

CASUAL SUMMER

Memorial Day to Labor Day

Please feel free to dress comfortably.

Invite friends to come with you.

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1

6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Study

SATURDAY, JUNE 4

8:00 am World Changers Work Day

SUNDAY, JUNE 5

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

12:00 pm Soup & Sandwich Luncheon –Relay for Life

4:00 pm World Changers Bible Study / Parent Meeting

4:00 pm Diaconate Meeting

6:00 pm Evening Worship Service

MONDAY, JUNE 6

9:00 am Vacation Bible School

TUESDAY, JUNE 7

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

9:00 am Vacation Bible School

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8

9:00 am Vacation Bible School

6:00 pm Challengers – at the Reynolds’

6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Study

THURSDAY, JUNE 9

9:00 am Vacation Bible School

FRIDAY, JUNE 10

9:00 am Vacation Bible School

12:00 pm Vacation Bible School Picnic

7:00 pm Relay for Life – Woodruff High School

SATURDAY, JUNE 11

6:00 pm Element Church Service – Sanctuary

CHESS CLUB

Chess Club will meet once a month this summer. The June meeting will be Thursday, June 16 at 6:30 pm. Contact Phil Wood for more information.

EVELYN HENDERSON OFFERING

For Missions in Spartanburg County

This year’s offering is designated to help: Ethnic Summit scholarships, Carpenters for Christ project materials, Hispanic Summer Missionaries, Disaster Relief, BCM technology & special ministries, Riding for Jesus Church, Hispanic New Work, New Messianic congregation, International Bibles and assistance to the Journey Church. Please pray for the work of the Spartanburg County Network and consider giving to this special offering.

PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday * 7:00 – 7:30 am

THANK YOU!

Dear Rev. Andrew and Church Family, We want to thank you for your visits, support and many prayers while Ron was in the hospital.

Blessing and Love. Ron & Joyce Majeska