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 May 18, 2011

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

Pursue God’s agenda

1 Corinthians 4:1-5; Galatians 1:6-10;

1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Morning Worship Service

Graduate Recognition

CHOOSE CHRIST!

Joshua 24:14-15

Evening Worship Service

THE FAITH OF JOB

Learning to Trust God

even when our world turns upside down!

Job 2:9-10

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Hattie Pattillo, 5-23 Amanda Tinker, 5-23

Brayden Calhoun, 5-25 Hunter Lee, 5-25

Halee Caldwell, 5-27 Luke Ketterman, 5-27

Skip Scott, 5-28

CONGRATULATIONS!

We celebrate with Kevin and Shannon Murphy

in the birth of their son, Kohen Sean Murphy.

Kohen was born on May 13.

He is the grandson of Hugh and Margaret Murphy.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDIES

This Wednesday Night, May 18 * 6:30 pm

In our Bible study time we will looking at “tough questions” that non-believers ask Christians. This week our question is… “How can you say there is only one way to God?’

Next Wednesday, May 25 – Family Fun Night

We will not meet for Bible study.

Wednesday, June 1 * 6:30 pm

The “Tough Questions” series continues as we explore the question, “Hasn’t science disproved Christianity?’

FIRST BAPTIST COOKBOOKS

The new FBC Cookbooks have arrived and are being sold by the Acteens and through the church office. Please make checks payable to “First Baptist Church.” The cookbooks are $12.00.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS

Have your blood pressure checked regularly. Stop by the Health Ministry Room before or after Sunday School.

PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday * 7:00 – 7:30 am

Thanks Expressed to Our

WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORKERS

It is hard to believe that another school year has come & is almost gone. We are very grateful for all who have worked in the kitchen, worked with our choirs, mission groups & with the Bible studies. Over the years we have been able to reach many children, young people & families through these efforts. It takes a lot of committed people for our church to be able to provide all of the different ministries that are offered during the school year. We are grateful for each one who has volunteered their time, energy, patience & talent. If you are interested in helping on Wednesday nights for the 2011-2012 school year, please call the church office.

LAST REGULAR WEDNESDAY

This Wednesday, May 18, is our last Wednesday night of the school year program. Join us next Wednesday, May 25 for Family Fun Night.

End of the School Year Celebration

FAMILY FUN NIGHT!

Next Wednesday, May 25 * 5:00 pm

Join with us for this great family event! Parents need to be here to enjoy the festivities and to supervise their children. All are welcome!

OVER AND ABOVE

Kitchen and Fellowship Hall Renovation

Fund Balance: $ 13,861.80

ANNIE ARMSTRONG OFFERING.

GOAL: $ 3,000.00 RECEIVED: $ 2,385.55

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE May 15

Nursery 4

Children 21

Youth 11

Adults 102

Total Attendance 138

BUDGET May 15 2011

Needs $ 8,143.90 $162,878.00

Offering $ 5,194.06 $145,951.10

Over/(Under) ($ 2,949.84) ($ 16,926.90)

DESIGNATED FUNDS

NAC Convention $ 966.00

Annie Armstrong $ 15.00

Mobile Meals $ 35.00

Love Offering (Upstate Brass) $ 234.00

Children’s Music Camp $ 241.00

RA Camp $ 55.00

Element Church(SC Baptist Conv) $ 1,500.00

Budget Designated Offerings $ 38.95

Total Designated $ 3,084.95

TOTAL $8,279.01

HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS

All of our High School Juniors are invited to serve as marshals for the Graduate Recognition Service. Please meet in the sanctuary at 9:35 am this Sunday.

COMMUNITY YOUTH RALLY

Souled Out and Set Apart

This Friday, May 20 * West End Baptist Church

Planned and Presented by

The Woodruff High School Teens for Christ

Come join us for an awesome time of fun, fellowship and the Word of God. Pizza and fellowship at 6:30 pm followed by live music and rally at 7:00 pm. The guest speaker will be Josh Childers from Abundant Life. A drama will be presented by the WHS Teens for Christ.

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.

PRESIDENTIAL PRAISE

Our Presidents and Their Hymns

Next Sunday, May 29 * 6:00 pm

Join us for this special presentation as we highlight several US Presidents and discover which scriptures and hymns helped sustain them through the challenges and crises they faced in their time in office. Material will be drawn from the book Presidential Praise by C. Edward Spann and Michael Williams.

VACATION

BIBLE SCHOOL

June 6-10

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Age 3 – Grade 5

Get ready for an incredible week! This year we journey in our imaginations to New York. The theme is “Big Apple Adventure: Where Faith and Life Connect” Teachers and Helpers are needed! Contact the church office if you can help with VBS.

HEALING HEART

Grief Support Group

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

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

With Love and Appreciation For

KELLY SMITH!

We give thanks to God for Kelly and for her ministry to our church and with our children, youth, and senior adults. The Lord has richly blessed Kelly’s work and we have seen wonderful things take place under her faithful leadership. Kelly joined our church staff on May 27, 2001 and will complete her 10th year of service next week. We are so grateful for the way that God has been at work through her. Pray for her daily as she seeks to reflect Christ’s love and to make a difference in hearts and lives.

American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life

LUMINARY BAGS

The Woodruff Relay for Life is June 10-11 at Woodruff High School. Luminary Bags placed In Honor or In Memory will line the walking path and each name will be called during the Memorial Service. Luminary bags may be purchased for $10.00 in the church office.

CHURCH CONFERENCE REPORT

Roofs

The church approved a recommendation from the Property Committee that Grier Roofing be contracted to replace all of the shingled roofs of the church (including the garage.) They will use a 30 year architectural shingle and will seek to match the existing colors. They will also be applying a TPO system to our flat roofs. Work should begin in a few weeks. We have asked them not to work during Vacation Bible School and the weddings that are on the church calendar.

Casual Summer

The church approved a motion that we observe “Casual Summer” again this year – Memorial Day to Labor Day.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Our church has a printed prayer list with names and addresses that are updated for Prayer Meeting on Tuesday mornings, for our Wednesday Night Bible Study, and for Sunday School each week. 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 weekly prayer sheet and if you would like our prayer groups to send cards of encouragement. Prayer requests may also be sent by email or by telephone.

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.

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

THANK YOU!

Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for your many acts of kindness shown to us during Jeff’s illness. The meals, cards, visits, phone calls and prayers touched our hearts. A special thank you to Andrew. Love, Jeff & Doniece Lanford

Dear Pastor Shull and Friends of First Baptist Church, Thanks to each of you for the prayers, love and support you have shown to our family during the past year since the accident that that involved Rhett and Rosemary. We are forever grateful. Grace to you, Rob, Rosemary and Rhett Nelson

Dear First Baptist Church, Thank you very much for your financial contribution, prayers and support on my mission trip to Athens, Greece. It was an amazing experience in which I was able to see and share God’s love of all nations. During my week in Athens, I fell in love with the Greeks, found a passion for foreign missions and grew deeper in my faith with Christ. Thank you so much for thinking of me and helping me to have this life changing experience.     In Christ Love, Cassie Fortner

Dear members of First Baptist Church, Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated. Prayers do get answered. Dave Jacobi

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18

7:00 am WHS FCA Breakfast - Fellowship Hall

5:15 pm Wednesday Night Supper

5:40 pm Preschool & Children’s Choirs, Youth Lighthouse

6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Study

NAC Parent Meeting

Adult Choir Rehearsal,

Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s, Challengers

THURSDAY, MAY 19

6:30 pm Chess Club

7:00 pm Healing Heart Grief Support Group

FRIDAY, MAY 20

6:30 pm Community Youth Rally – West End

SATURDAY, MAY 21

9:00 pm Community Clothes Closet – Martha Lewis Group

6:00 pm Element Church Service – Fellowship Hall

SUNDAY, MAY 22

8:30 am Graduate Breakfast – Hix’s

9:00 am Handbell Choir Rehearsal

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Graduate Recognition Service

12:00 pm Graduate Luncheon

6:00 pm Evening Worship Service

TUESDAY, MAY 24

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25

5:00 pm Family Fun Night

THURSDAY, MAY 26

6:30 pm Chess Club

SATURDAY, MAY 28

9:00 pm Community Clothes Closet – Winsome Class

6:00 pm Element Church Service – Fellowship Hall

SHARING THE MINISTRY

May 22

Greeters: S Rogers, T Culbreath (f),

K Reynolds (o), R Rhodes (p)

Counting Team: B Abercrombie, J Bowie, K Brown

Children’s Worship: K Smith, B Davis, J Ketterman

Nursery: M Workman, C Osborne

pm: C Reynolds, L Reynolds

Welcome Center: R & M R McAbee Sound: J Young

B P Screening: S Culbreath O Notes: L Caldwell

Ushers: C Simpkins, Sr, T Foster (f)

M Green (o) G Thompson (p)

pm: C Reynolds, C Hughes

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, May 18 * 5:15 pm

Chicken Nuggets, Creamed Potatoes, Green Beans,

Cookies, Tea Cost: $2.00

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Cards are available in the office for you to record telephone numbers that could be used to contact your family in case of emergency. The completed cards will be kept in a file in the church office. On the back of the card is a place that gives you the option to record health information.