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 8, 2011

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

June 12

Sunday School

Where Is Your Treasure?

Matthew 6:19-34

Morning Worship Service

Dr. Jimmy Epting

President, North Greenville University

Evening Worship Service

Rev. Tim Shull

Pastor, River Springs Church

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June 19

Sunday School

How Much Is Enough?

Philippians 4:10-20; 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Father’s Day Worship Service

“UNLESS…” Psalm 127

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Jennifer Yarbray, 6-12 Loretta Burdette, 6-13

Sydney McMath, 6-13 Jean Bonds, 6-14

Jerald Ray Craig, 6-14 Jason Foster, 6-15

Richard Turner, 6-15 Robert Ward, 6-16

Lindsey Craig, 6-17 Todd Yarbray, 6-19

Harrison Ward, 6-19 Frances Garrett, 6-20

Minnie Smith, 6-20 James Davis Green, 6-20

Cindy Robertson, 6-21 Brenda Culbertson, 6-21

Rhea Wilson, 6-22 Ronnie Henson, 6-23

Paul Dobbins, 6-23 Linda Garrett, 6-24

Terry Sumner, 6-24 Dillon Stone, 6-24

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

Our church family grieves the death of

Genia Sumner.

Genia was a member of our church for 62 years

and faithfully kept the nursery for over 40 years.

We extend our love and prayerful support to her children: Jolene Brown, Betty Flynn, Liz Mason, Patsy Going, Terry Sumner and their families.

PICTURES OF VETERANS

For 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.) We will scan the picture and give it back to you. Please include the years and your branch of service.

IN THE PULPIT THIS SUNDAY!

Dr. Jimmy Epting, President of North Greenville University, will be our guest speaker for the Morning Service. Dr. Epting and his wife, Gretchen have three children, Daphne, Bert, & Paul and four grandchildren, Nathan, Mallory, James, and Campbell. He has served as President since 1991. God has accomplished great things through his leadership. We look forward to this special service of worship.

Rev. Tim Shull will bring a message from God’s Word this Sunday night. Tim & his wife Gloria have two children, Jared and Hannah. Tim serves as pastor of the River Springs Church in Irmo and is our pastor’s brother. You will want to be here to hear Tim’s message.

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.”

OVER AND ABOVE

Kitchen and Fellowship Hall Renovation

Fund Balance: $ 14,304.23

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Nursery Fund

In Memory of Genia Sumner

Walter & Linda Garrett

Playground Fund

In Memory of Genia Sumner

Marion & Loretta Burdette

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE June 5

Nursery 4

Children 17

Youth 14

Adults 93

Total Attendance 128

BUDGET June 5 2011

Needs $ 8,143.90 $187,309.70

Offering $ 10,746.70 $167,723.55

Over/(Under) $ 2,602.80 ($ 19,586.15)

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Over & Above $ 25.00

NAC Convention $ 58.00

World Changers $ 58.00

Relay for Life $ 160.00

Use of Church $ 675.00

Playground Fund $ 50.00

Nursery Fund $ 20.00

Total Designated $ 1,046.00

TOTAL $11,792.70

WORLD CHANGERS MISSION TRIP

Nashville, Tennessee * June 12 – 18

Please be in prayer for… Christopher Abercrombie, Hunter Foster, Richie Foster, Sara Hix, Colt Hughes, Hannah Orias, Chelsea Reynolds, Connor Reynolds, Keith Reynolds, Andrew Shull, Hope Smith, and Kelly Smith as they prepare to serve in Nashville. They will be joining youth & adults from all over the country to work on homes & to share the good news of Jesus Christ. If you would like to write cards of encouragement, you may give them to Kelly or Andrew to distribute during the week or they may be mailed (the week prior) to:

World Changers, (Participant’s Name), FBC, Woodruff

Park Avenue Baptist Church

4301 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, TN 37209

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.

WOODRUFF RELAY FOR LIFE

This Friday, June 10 * Beginning at 7:00 pm

Woodruff High School

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDIES

This Wednesday, June 8 * 6:30 pm

In our Bible study time we will be looking at “tough questions” that non-believers ask Christians. This week’s question is… “If there is a God why does He allow so much suffering in the world?’

Next Wednesday, June 15 * 6:30 pm

Our guest teacher for Bible Study will be Rev. Josh Bradley, pastor of Element Church.

Wednesday, June 22 * 6:30 pm

The “Tough Questions” series continues as we explore the question, “How can a loving God send people to hell?’

HANDBELL CHOIR REHEARSAL

This Sunday, June 12 * 9:00 am

JUNE ADULT CHOIR REHEARSAL

Wednesday, June 29 * 6:00 – 8:00 pm

CASUAL SUMMER

Please feel free to dress comfortably.

Invite friends to come with you.

THE ENCOURAGER

The Encourager will not be published next week. The next edition will be Wednesday, June 22, 2011.

THANK YOU!

Dear Church Family, We want to thank you for the calls, cards, visits, food and especially the prayers for the past couple of months. We have such a caring church with wonderful friends. This has been an example of true Christian love and fellowship.

Again thank you and God bless. Curtis & Sheila Walker

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 and Joyce Majeska

Dear Church Family, Graduation was such a special time for me. Thank you for sharing this with me and for the thoughtful gift. Thank you. Patrick Babson

Dear Friends, On behalf of my Mother, Hattie Pattillo, please accept our gratitude to those who helped her celebrate her 100^th birthday by sending card & sweet notes. Her door at NHC is covered with gorgeous cards! She loves admiring each one over and over.

Much love and thanks. Penny Pattillo Gall

Church Family, I would like to deeply thank everyone for all of your support and prayers over the years. It means a lot to have so many people wishing the very best for me. I would like to thank the church for my beautiful Bible and the luncheon for my family. Please continue to think and pray for me as I begin my professional career.

Love, Carol Anne McAbee

Dear First Baptist Church, Thank you for your prayers and to Andrew for his visits during Arthur’s 2 week stay in the hospital. To God by the glory for his miracle to us.

Arthur & Marie Wood, Angie, Lee, Josh & Jessica Turner

First Baptist Church, Thank you to all who helped in the graduation service and luncheon. Devin Osborne

To Andrew, Kelly, Keith, Richie and all the wonderful youth who manicured my mom’s yard for her - Thanks so much! Terry, Jennifer Davis & Melanie Watson

DAY BY DAY

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

SUNDAY, JUNE 12

7:00 am World Changers Mission Team Departs

9:00 am Handbell Choir Rehearsal

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

6:00 pm Evening Worship Service

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15

6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Study

THURSDAY, JUNE 16

6:30 pm Chess Club

7:00 pm Healing Heart Grief Support Group

SATURDAY, JUNE 18

4:00 pm World Changers Mission Team Returns

6:00 pm Element Church Service – Fellowship Hall

SUNDAY, JUNE 19 – FATHER’S DAY

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

MONDAY, JUNE 20

7:00 pm Martha Lewis Mission Group

TUESDAY, JUNE 21

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22

6:00 pm Challengers – at the Reynolds’

6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Study

SHARING THE MINISTRY

June 12

Greeters: M Smith, Z Orias (f),

T Culbreath (o), D Bailey (p)

Counting Team: W Garrett, H & J Woodfin

Children’s Worship: C A McAbee, J Turner, V Bailey

Nursery: K Soza, R Horsley pm: T & L Morgan

Welcome Center: J Granger, J Harrill Sound: S Rogers

B P Screening: J Bowie O Notes: H Elliott

Ushers: C Hughes, T Caldwell (f)

C Simpkins, Jr (o) S Cooper (p)

pm: R Majeska, Phil Wood

June 19

Greeters: M Smith, Z Orias (f),

T Culbreath (o), D Bailey (p)

Counting Team: W Garrett, H & J Woodfin

Children’s Worship: M Workman, C Green, R Wilson

Nursery: T & L Morgan

Welcome Center: L & R Leake Sound: S Scott

B P Screening: L Rhodes O Notes: J Howard

Ushers: T Westmoreland, R Bryson (f)

B Bailey (o) C Hembree (p)