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 29, 2011

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

PERSONAL RIGHTS

Philippians 3:17-21; 2 Peter 2:10b-19

Independence Weekend Worship Service

SEE THE HANDWRITING ON THE WALL

Daniel 5

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Kathy Henson, 7-3 Judy Davidson, 7-5

John Cannon, 7-5 Jennifer Davis, 7-6

Kayla Philbeck, 7-7 Angie Watson, 7-8

Amy Simpkins, 7-8 JoAnne Westmoreland, 7- 8

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and prayerful support to

Hugh and Margaret Murphy and family

in the death of their sister in law, Betty Murphy.

Hildred Hughes and family

in the death of his wife, Loree Hughes.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDIES

This Wednesday, June 29 * 6:30 pm

In our Bible study time we have been looking at “Tough Questions” that non-believers ask Christians. This week’s question is… “How can Christianity be true when there are so many hypocrites in the Church?”

Next Wednesday, July 6 * 6:30 pm

We will begin 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. Next week’s question is… How can I cope with stress?

JUNE ADULT CHOIR REHEARSAL

This 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!

JULY CHURCH CONFERENCE

Sunday, July 10, after the Evening Worship Service

If your group or committee would like to be included in the printed reports, please turn your information in before next Wednesday, July 6.

PICTURES OF VETERANS

For This Sunday, July 3^rd

We would love to show pictures of our Veterans during the “pre-service” on Sunday, July 3. We collected pictures last year, but would love to add your picture if it was not included. Please bring a picture from your time of service by the church office (or email it to us) before Noon this Friday. We will scan the picture and give it back to you. Please include the years and your branch of service.

INDEPENDENCE DAY OFFERING

Help provide “Bible Sticks” to the members of our armed forces. The “Bible Sticks” are small digital audio Bible players especially designed for our military. They will be distributed through our chaplains to our troops from all branches of service. To take part, simply mark an envelope “Military Bible Sticks.”

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Playground Fund

In Memory of Genia Sumner

Garden Ellas Garden Club

Michelle Ellison

Over & Above Fund

In Memory of Genia Sumner

Tom & Jane Foster

Work of the Church

In Memory of Genia Sumner

Clark & Kris Simpkins

Tommy & JoAnne Westmoreland

Bill & Martha Jean Lanford

Jean Bonds

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE June 26

Nursery 1

Children 16

Youth 26

Adults 103

Total Attendance 146

BUDGET June 26 2011

Needs $8,143.90 $211,741.40

Offering $7,851.56 $186,083.31

Over/(Under) ($ 292.34) ($ 25,658.09)

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Over & Above $ 82.00

NAC Convention $ 1,581.46

Garden City $ 290.00

Military Bible Sticks $ 50.00

Helping Hands $ 40.00

Playground Fund $ 45.00

World Changers $ 10.00

RA Camp $ 55.00

Christmas In Action $ 25.00

Total Designated $ 2,178.46

TOTAL $10,005.02

GARDEN CITY YOUTH RETREAT

Please pray for the youth & adults who are part of this retreat. Pray for their spiritual growth and safety as they take part in Bible Study & recreation. They will return late Friday afternoon.

OUR GIVING PATTERN IN 2011

Month Budget Needs Offerings %

January $ 40,719.00 $ 37,508.00 92.1%

February $ 32,575.00 $ 29,569.00 90.8%

March $ 32,575.00 $ 28,958.00 88.9%

April $ 32,575.00 $ 27,074.00 83.1%

May $ 40,719.00 $ 33,068.00 81.2%

June $ 32,575.00 $ 28,891.00 88.7%

Total $ 211,738.00 $185,068.00 87.4%

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: $ 14,518.23

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.

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 next Sunday, July 10.

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.

WMU LEADERSHIP TRAINING

August 29 * 6:45 pm * Canaan Baptist Church

McCALL RA CAMP

Pray for Jonathan Blanton, Jonathan Cooper, Sam Cooper, Michael Jacobi, Shane Jacobi, Dylan Phillips, Dawson Skinner, Dillon Stone, Robert Ward and Seth Workman as they take part in the Royal Ambassador “Lad” Camp, July 7-9.

WORSHIP SUMMIT

August 12 – 13 * White Oak Conference Center

The Worship Summit is 24 hours of uplifting inspiration & leadership training for… music leadership, praise band members, children's choir leaders, pianists, handbell ringers, & those who work with sound & video ...culminating in a worship experience on Saturday afternoon for all participants. Contact the church office to register.

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.

CHRISTMAS IN ACTION

Saturday, October 15 * Inman

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

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.

Mark Your Calendars

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.

CASUAL SUMMER

Please feel free to dress comfortably.

Invite friends to come with you.

Our Church Office will be closed on Monday, July 4th

in celebration of Independence Day.

PRAYER MEETING

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

All are welcome!

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.

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.

HANDBELL CHOIR

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

THANK YOU!

Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for your cards, calls and visits during my surgery. But especially thank you for lifting me up in your prayers. It is a blessing to have such a wonderful church family. In Christ, Tommy Morgan

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29

6:00 pm June Adult Choir Rehearsal

6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Study

FRIDAY, JULY 1

4:00 pm Youth return from Garden City

SATURDAY, JULY 2

6:00 pm Element Church Service – Fellowship Hall

SUNDAY, JULY 3

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Worship Service

MONDAY, JULY

Office Closed – Happy 4^th of July

TUESDAY, JULY 5

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6

6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Study

THURSDAY, JULY 7

Lad Campers Depart

SATURDAY, JULY 9

6:00 pm Element Church Service – Fellowship Hall

SHARING THE MINISTRY

July 3

Greeters: S Rogers, R Smith (f),

J Lanford (o), B Abercrombie (p)

Counting Team: R Rhodes, D Chumley, L Burdette

Children’s Worship: W Lawson, S Thompson, R Wilson

Nursery: B & L Abercrombie O Notes: D Hembree

Welcome Center: T & T Sumner Sound: Z Orias

Ushers: K Schlock, B Scott (f)

M Workman (o) S Jacobi (p)

There will not be any blood pressure checks.

SPECIAL SUMMER

SUNDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIPS

July 24 – Homemade Ice Cream

August 7 – Corn Fellowship

August 28 – Peanut Boil (and Roast)

September 25 – Picnic and Singing

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.