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 25, 2011

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

Invest in Others

Acts 9:26-27; 11:19-26; 15:36-41

Morning Worship Service

Memorial Day Observance

REMEMBER!

Joshua 4:4-7

Evening Worship Service

PRESIDENTIAL PRAISE

Our Presidents and Their Hymns

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Sheila Walker, 5-29 Liz Tipton, 5-29

Nathan Craig, 5-29 Ethel Chumley, 5-30

Alison Patton, 5-30 Jolene Brown, 5-31

Mike Elliott, 5-31 Kemp Smith, 5-31

Scott Lawson, 6-1 Tara Basldisserotto, 6-1

Devin Osborne, 6-2 Milton Smith, 6-3

Jimmy Fortner, 6-4

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We express our love and prayerful support to

Rev. Bob Deaton and family and Lea Ann Skinner and family in the death of his brother and her uncle, Norvard Ray Deaton.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

BIBLE STUDY

Next Wednesday Night

June 1 * 6:30 pm

In our Bible study time we will looking at “tough questions” that non-believers ask Christians. Next week’s question is… “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.

GRADUATE LUNCHEON

Great appreciation is expressed to Pam Scott, Koosje Smith, Lisa Abercrombie and all who were involved for their work in preparing lunch for the graduates & their families. Thank you so much for your efforts that provided great food & fellowship!

End of the School Year Celebration

FAMILY FUN NIGHT!

Wednesday, May 25 * 5:00 – 7:30 pm

Join with us for this great family event! Parents need to be here to enjoy the festivities and to supervise their children. There will be an Inflatables, Corn Dogs, Chips, Sweets and Drinks. All are welcome!

PRESIDENTIAL PRAISE

Our Presidents and Their Hymns

This 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.

PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday * 7:00 – 7:30 am

OVER AND ABOVE

Kitchen and Fellowship Hall Renovation

Fund Balance: $ 14,013.80

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Over and Above Offering

In Memory of Margaret Hyatt

Terry & Tammy Sumner

In Honor of Hattie Pattillo

Gleaners SS Class

Bob & Julia Howard

Loree Anderson

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE May 22

Nursery 2

Children 18

Youth 22

Adults 112

Total Attendance 154

BUDGET May 22 2011

Needs $ 8,143.90 $171,021.90

Offering $ 6,421.75 $152,372.85

Over/(Under) ($ 1,722.15) ($ 18,649.05)

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Over & Above $ 152.00

NAC Convention $ 3,593.00

Evelyn Henderson Offering $ 50.00

World Changers $ 155.00

RA Camp $ 50.00

Relay For Life $ 30.00

Garden City $ 1,030.00

Use of Church (Element Church) $ 200.00

Budget Designated Offerings $ 256.50

Total Designated $ 5,516.50

TOTAL $11,938.25

VACATION

BIBLE SCHOOL

June 6-10

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Age 3 – Grade 5

Pray that God will be at work in an incredible way during Vacation Bible School! This year we journey in our imaginations to New York City. The theme is “Big Apple Adventure: Where Faith and Life Connect” Contact the church office if your child will need transportation to or from the daycares.

SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCHEON

Sunday, June 5 * After the Morning Service

Come and enjoy good food and 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.

American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life

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.

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.

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.

With Love and Appreciation for

KAY YOUNG!

We give thanks to God for Kay and for her ministry through music. Kay not only serves as our Church Pianist but also directs our Handbell Choir. Kay joined our church staff on June 1, 2003 and will complete her 8^th year of service next week. We have been richly blessed through her gifts and abilities. Pray for her daily as she faithfully lives out God’s call in her life through ministry.

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.

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!

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.

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.

UPWARD SPORTS

Green Pond Baptist Church

Starting June 1 Green Pond Baptist will register children for the Upward Sports Football and Cheerleading Season. Upward Evaluations will be held from July 11-14 for all applicants.

Please join us to honor

Mrs. Ethel Murphy Chumley

By celebrating her 90^th Birthday.

Drop-In Party

Sunday, May 29 - 2:00 pm until 3:30 pm

First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

Given by Her Children and Grandchildren

The Church Office will be closed on

Memorial Day, Monday, May 30.

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

May 29

Greeters: S Rogers, T Culbreath (f),

K Reynolds (o), R Rhodes (p)

Counting Team: B Abercrombie, J Bowie, K Brown

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

Nursery: C Reynolds, K Abercrombie

pm: R Smith, K Abercrombie

Welcome Center: A Henson, J McFerrin

B P Screening: C Schlock O Notes: S Culbreath

Ushers: S Stribling, H Woodfin (f) C Walker (o) B Hix (p)

pm: J Ward, M Elliott Sound: J Young

CASUAL SUMMER

Memorial Day to Labor Day

Please feel free to dress comfortably.

Invite friends to come with you.

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25

5:00 pm Family Fun Night

SATURDAY, MAY 28

9:00 pm Community Clothes Closet – Winsome Class

6:00 pm Element Church Service – FH

SUNDAY, MAY 29

9:45 am Bible Study for All Ages

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

2:00 pm Ethel Chumley Birthday Celebration – FH

6:00 pm Evening Worship Service

MONDAY, MAY 30

OFFICE CLOSED – Memorial Day

TUESDAY, MAY 31

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1

6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Study

HATTIE PATTILLO 100 YEARS OLD

Hattie Pattillo celebrated her 100^th birthday this week and was featured as the May Resident of the Month at National Health Care in Mauldin. Copies of the article from the NHC Newsletter are available in the church office.

THANK YOU!

First Baptist Church, We want to thank you for your thoughts and prayers. We are feeling much better now. Thank you for remembering us.

Brooks and Kathleen Patterson

Dear First Baptist Church, On behalf of the staff and board of directors, thank you so much for your continued generosity in support of Helping Hands Ministries. With your help we are able to help others.

Sincerely, Lisa Abercrombie