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

November 2, 2011

 

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

ACCEPT THE CALL

Exodus 3:1-6, 10-15, 4:10-12

Morning & Evening Worship Services

THE KING:

What You Believe About Jesus’ Identity

Determines Your Path in Life

November Church Conference

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                                     Amanda Weaver, 11-06                 Tammy Sumner, 11-07

                                     Molly Lawson, 11-07                     Lewis Stephens, 11-08

                                     Dillon Wood, 11-09                        Katherine Patton, 11-09

 

FCA BREAKFAST

This Wednesday, November 2 * 7:00 am

First Baptist Church

The Woodruff High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet for breakfast & a worship rally.  All high school youth are invited.  West End Baptist Church will be providing the food.  Rev. Bryan Thompson, pastor of Cavins Baptist Church, will be speaking.

 

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

This Wednesday, November 2 * 11:45 am

Join us for great food and fellowship!  All are welcome!  Our November program guest will be:  Rev. Dan Ray author of Laughing with the Reverend:  Hysterically Funny Stories from the Parson.

Hosts and Hostesses:  Bill & Shelba Scott,

Carolyn Osborne, Katherine Patton

Devotional:  Peggy Gilliland

 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

Heaven is for Real!

This Wednesday, November 2  *  6:30 pm

Colton Burpo’s family was overjoyed at his miraculous survival of an emergency appendectomy.  What they weren’t expecting was the story that emerged in the months that followed – a story as beautiful as it was extraordinary. Join us as we look together at Colton’s story and carefully explore the Scripture passages about Heaven.

 

OPERATION:  CHRISTMAS CHILD

Share joy & hope with a needy child in a troubled country this Christmas.  Information flyers & boxes are available.  A $7.00 donation is requested with each box.  The filled shoe boxes need to be brought to the church on or before Sunday, Nov. 20.  This year our church will serve as a collection site for the Woodruff Community.

 

GOD QUEST:  THE KING

Sunday Morning & Evening  *  November 6

Jesus made claims about His identity unlike any other major religious figure.  He didn’t just claim to know the truth – He claimed to be the truth – to be God in human flesh!  What you believe about Jesus determines how you will live your life.  Join us this Sunday as we explore the question… Who is Jesus and is He really the only way to get to God?

 

2012 MINISTRY SUPPORT BUDGET

The Proposed 2012 Ministry Support Budget will be presented for discussion at our November Church Conference this Sunday evening, November 6.  We will vote on the budget next Sunday morning, November 13.  Please pick up a copy in the church office.

 

JANIE CHAPMAN OFFERING

For South Carolina Missions

Received:  $1,343.00

 

OVER AND ABOVE

Kitchen and Fellowship Hall Renovation

Fund Balance:  $17,192.98

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Janie Chapman State Mission Offering

In Memory of Martha Lewis

Dickie & Jane Turner

In Memory of Rita Hunt

Bob & Mary Dell Scott

Work of the Church

In Memory of Rita Hunt

Jean Bonds

 

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

                                  SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE       October 30

                                                        Nursery                                            5    

                                                        Children                                         14

                                                        Youth                                             17

                                                        Adults                                           100

                                                        Total Attendance                          136   

 

                                     BUDGET                  October 30                2011

                                       Needs                      $  8,143.90          $ 358,331.60

                                       Offering                   $  6,297.40          $ 326,246.09

                                       Over/(Under)          ($  1,846.50)       ($   32,085.51)

                                       Additional Offerings Given for Mission Causes

                                       Janie Chapman State Missions             $    175.00     

                                       Mobile Meals                                        $    100.00

                                       Payments Received for Trips, Books, Meals & Activities

                                       2012 World Changers                           $    100.00  

                                       2012 Winter Youth Retreat                  $    160.00

                                       Senior Adult Retreat                             $      89.00

                                       Wednesday Night Supper                     $      45.00

                                       Christmas Poinsettias                            $      24.00

                                       Reimbursements                                    $    248.00

 

20th Anniversary Annual Meeting

HELPING HANDS MINISTRIES

This Thursday, November 3  *  6:30 pm

Fellowship Hall, First Baptist Church, Woodruff

Join us for a Spaghetti Dinner, Special Recognitions and Entertainment featuring Fearless Fife & Thelma Lou presented by Ronnie & Elease Felker.  Tickets are $6.00 and may be purchased in the church office.  Proceeds will be used to help those who are in need.

 

5th ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Sponsored by the Women of Woodruff

This Saturday, November 5 * 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

Crafts, holiday gifts, frozen soups, chow-chow, baked goods, kitchen items, and gifts for infants & children, will be available.  There will be a silent auction.  Hot dogs & sandwiches will be served between 11:00 am & 2:00 pm.  Proceeds will benefit the Woodruff Community Center.

 

Baptist Women’s

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

This Monday, November 7

10:00 am – Pacolet Mills Baptist Church

7:00 pm – First Baptist Church, Landrum

Come and bring friends with you!

 

SOUP KITCHEN MEAL & PROGRAM

Tuesday, November 15  *  5:30 pm

We will be preparing a meal, and leading a worship service & activities for children at the Woodruff Community Soup Kitchen on McArthur Street.  All are welcome to come, help and take part.

 

FIELDS OF FAITH

Wednesday, November 16  *  6:30 pm

W. L. Varner Stadium, Woodruff High School

Worship with live music & a message by Coach Cam O’Sullivan.  Sponsored by WHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes, admission is free. Supper and Lighthouse will meet at the regular time, then we will walk over as a group.  (This event was originally scheduled for October 12 but was postponed due to rain.)

 

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS

You are invited to help decorate our sanctuary during the Christmas Season by placing a poinsettia In Memory of or In Honor of a loved one.  The cost is $12.00.  Forms are available in the church office.  The deadline is Sunday, November 20.

 

MEN’S MONDAY NIGHT MESS

Monday, November 21  *  7:00 pm

Fellowship Hall

Join us for great food and fellowship!

 

COMMUNITY

THANKSGIVING SERVICES

First Presbyterian Church

Sunday, November 20  *  6:00 pm

First Baptist, Emma Gray Methodist, and First Presbyterian have shared together in a service of Thanksgiving for many, many years.  Bring your friends and family as we take part in this wonderful time of worship.

Bellview Baptist Church

Tuesday, November 22  *  7:00 pm

Planned by the Woodruff Baptist Association, the service will be led by individuals from churches across our community.  Rev. Michael Owings, pastor of First Baptist Church, Switzer, will be preaching. 

 

THANKSGIVING OUTREACH MEAL

Wednesday, November 23

Each year we prepare a Thanksgiving Meal for the people of our community.  We do this especially for those who are in need.  Would you consider donating a turkey?  Turkeys need to be brought to the church by Friday, Nov. 18.  Sign up if you would like to help in the kitchen that day, help deliver meals, or make desserts/cornbread.  Cornbread needs to be brought to the church by Sunday, Nov. 20.  Desserts need to be brought by Wednesday morning, Nov. 23.  Join in this wonderful ministry.

 

A CAROLINA CHRISTMAS

Sunday, December 11  *  6:00 pm

First Baptist Church

Join us for a wonderful musical presentation of the Christmas story presented by Lockhart First Baptist Church.  Skip and Bobby Scott have played with this group the last few years.  We are delighted to host the service here in Woodruff.  Carolina Christmas will also be presented at Lockhart FBC on Saturday, Nov. 19, at New Life Baptist in Boiling Springs on Sunday, Nov. 27 and at the Saluda Mountain Jamboree on Sunday, Dec. 4.

 

PRAYER MEETING

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

 

HEALING HEART

Grief Support Group

3rd Thursday * Church Library * 7:00 pm

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

 

CHESS CLUB

Each Thursday  *  6:30 pm

Come learn how to play chess or just enjoy some healthy competition.  Contact Phil Wood for more information.

 

FIND US ON FACEBOOK

Facebook users can use this resource to invite people to our events and services.  Appreciation is expressed to Lauren Orias for setting up and maintaining the site.

 

THE ENCOURAGER

If you are not receiving a newsletter and would like to start receiving one each week, please call our church office, 476-8171.  Every Tuesday the newsletter is added to our church web site – www.woodruff1st.org

 

THANKS!

Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for all the cards, prayers and expressions of sympathy during the loss of my father.  I could feel that people were praying for us.  It is a real comfort to have such a caring church.                                          Susan Cooper & Family

Andrew and Church Family,  I want to thank everyone for the many prayers, cards, food and support given to us during the death of our daughter, Rita.  Please continue to remember us in your prayers.

 Jack & Ruby Rhodes

Dear Christians of First Baptist Church,  I truly appreciate your wonderful Christian love and prayers.  I have been waiting to write a special note of thanksgiving for your continued prayers for Feryl and me.  May God bless all of you as you serve him at First Baptist Church and to your fine Pastor, who has truly been a brother to me in Christ.

         Christian regards, Dr. James T. Sloan

Dear First Baptist Church, The Board of Directors of the Woodruff Area Soup Kitchen thanks you so much for the donation.  Also, thank you for the use of your fellowship hall for our silent auction and dinner.   

Sincerely, Woodruff Area Soup Kitchen Board

 

 

                                                       DAYLIGHT SAVING ENDS!

                                                       Remember to set your clocks

                                                       back 1 hour this Saturday!

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2

  7:00 am   FCA Breakfast

11:45 am   Golden Age Fellowship

  5:15 pm   Fellowship Supper

  5:40 pm   Preschool & Children’s Choirs,

                  Youth Lighthouse

  6:30 pm   Wednesday Night Bible Study,

                   Adult Choir Rehearsal, Mission Friends,

                   GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4

  6:30 pm   Helping Hands Ministries Banquet– F. Hall

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5

  9:00 am   Women of Woodruff Holiday Bazaar – F. Hall

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 – DAYLIGHT SAVING ENDS

  9:00 am   Handbell Choir Rehearsal

  9:30 am   Instrumental Ensemble

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

  5:00 pm   Spirit Works (Youth Choir)

  6:00 pm   Evening Worship Service

  7:00 pm   November Church Conference

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 – ELECTION DAY

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9

  5:15 pm   Fellowship Supper

  5:40 pm   Preschool & Children’s Choirs,

                  Youth Lighthouse

  6:30 pm   Wednesday Night Bible Study,

                   Adult Choir Rehearsal, Mission Friends,

                   GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10

  6:30 pm   Chess Club

 

SHARING THE MINISTRY

November 6

Greeters:  W Garrett, S Scott (f),

          R Weaver (o), C Walker (p)

Counting Team:  Z Orias, R & A Henson

Children’s Worship:  M Workman, J Ketterman, R Stone

Nursery:  T & V Bailey

        pm:  R Smith, K Abercrombie

O Notes:   J Woodfin       BP Checks:  L Rhodes

Welcome Center:  T & T Sumner   Sound:  J Young

Ushers: K Schlock, B Scott (f)

                     M Workman (o) S Jacobi (p)

      pm:  D J O’Hara, J Ketterman

 

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, November 2

Pizza, Corn, Cookies & Tea     Cost:  $2.00

 

ELECTION DAY

Tuesday, November 8

DON’T FORGET TO VOTE!

Candidates for the School Board will be on the ballot.