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 October 26, 2011

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

SATISFACTION FOUND

John 6:5-13, 35-40

Morning & Evening Worship Services

THE QUESTION:

What You Believe About God’s Goodness

Defines Your Relationship with Him.

John 16:33; Genesis 50:20; Romans 8:28

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                                Vicki Rae Smith, 10-30 Scott Wilson, 10-30

                                Stan Hix, 10-31 Melanie Garner, 10-31

                                Taelor McMahan, 10-31 Bryan Lloyd, 11-01

                                Susan Culbreath, 11-01 Judy Cooper, 11-01

                                Evelyn Bryson, 11-02  Whitney Horn, 11-02

                                James Talanges, 11-02 Connor McTeer, 11-02

                                Christina Green, 11-02 Henry Casey, 11-03

                                Chrisy Thompson, 11-04 Scott O’Shields, 11-05

                                Tommie Jo McAbee, 11-05 Clark Simpkins, Sr, 11-05

CONGRATULATIONS!

We celebrate with John and Marcia Ward in the birth of their daughter, Emillia Faith Ward. Emillia was born on October 21, weighed 8 lbs 13 oz and was 21.5 inches long. She is the sister of David & Harrison Ward, the grandson of Mike and Iris Elliott, and the niece of Patrick and Heather Elliott.

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We express our love and prayerful support to:

The Family of Martha Lewis

Martha ministered as a pastor’s wife, served as a church planter in Ohio and as an international missionary in Trinidad and Suriname. Our women’s mission group is named for her.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

Heaven is for Real!

This Wednesday, October 26 * 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 QUESTION

Sunday Morning & Evening * October 30

In this life, there are times of pain and suffering that can be very difficult to understand and accept. During those times, you can trust God even when you don’t understand, or you can turn your back on Him and walk away. Join us this Sunday as we explore the question… Why is there evil and suffering in the world?

JANIE CHAPMAN OFFERING

For South Carolina Missions

Received: $1,168.00

OVER AND ABOVE

Kitchen and Fellowship Hall Renovation

Fund Balance: $17,184.28

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Over & Above Fund

In Honor of Jessie Smith

John & Kim McAbee

In Honor of Anne Williams

John & Kim McAbee

In Honor of Jo Granger

John & Kim McAbee

In Memory of Mary Ruth McAbee

John & Kim McAbee

In Memory of Rita Hunt

John & Kim McAbee

Buddy & Loretta Burdette

In Memory of Rhoda Walker

John & Kim McAbee

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE October 23

Nursery 5

Children 16

Youth 9

Adults 95

Total Attendance 125

BUDGET October 23 2011

Needs $ 8,143.90 $ 350,187.70

Offering $ 6,737.30 $ 319,948.69

Over/(Under) ($ 1,406.60) ($ 30,239.01)

Additional Offerings Given for Mission Causes

Janie Chapman State Missions $ 20.00

Samaritans Purse Shoe Boxes $ 105.00

Mobile Meals $ 200.00

Thanksgiving Outreach Meal $ 20.00

Additional Offerings Given for Special Accounts

Over & Above Fund $ 255.00

Payments Received for Trips, Books, Meals & Activities

2012 World Changers $ 25.00

Senior Adult Retreat $   1,346.00

2012 Winter Youth Retreat $ 40.00

Cookbooks $ 24.00

Wednesday Night Supper $ 29.00

TRUNK OR TREAT

6:00 – 7:00 pm

This Monday, October 31

FBC Front Parking Lot

Make First Baptist the first stop on your Trick or Treating route. A portion of the front parking lot will be set up for children to receive candy & prizes. Those who would like to give out candy are asked to call the church office & sign up so that we can reserve a parking space for you.

FCA BREAKFAST

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

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

20^th Anniversary Annual Meeting

HELPING HANDS MINISTRIES

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.

5^th ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Sponsored by the Women of Woodruff

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

Monday, November 7

10:00 am – First Baptist Church, Pacolet

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.)

MEN’S MONDAY NIGHT MESS

Monday, November 21 * 7:00 pm

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. Come and join in as we express our thanks to God!

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. Deserts need to be brought by Wednesday morning, Nov. 23. Join in this wonderful ministry.

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.

2012 MINISTRY SUPPORT BUDGET

The Proposed 2012 Ministry Support Budget will be presented for discussion at our Church Conference next Sunday evening, November 6. We will vote on the budget on Sunday morning, November 13.

WHAT IS IMPORTANT?

Challenging economic times not only give us the opportunity for a greater trust & dependence on God but they force us to choose which things in life are truly important to us. God is faithful! He has blessed us continually though His church. We want to continue to be a blessing to others. Your help is needed. Pray about what you can give to support the Lord’s work through His church. “Seek first His Kingdom…” Matthew 6:33

THANKS!

Dear Church Family, I want to express my appreciation for your prayers and financial support of the work project through Christmas in Action. I’m grateful for each member of the work crew and for Jo Granger who baked us cookies.

In Christ, Keith Reynolds

Dear First Baptist Church & Rev. Andrew, Thank you all for the beautiful cards & the prayers sent up on behalf of my son, Cliff Green’s passing. Continue to pray for his wife and 3 children.

Love you all, Johnette Casey Pettinato

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26

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, Challengers, Acteens

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27

6:30 pm Chess Club - Prayer Mt. Rm

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30

9:00 am Handbell Choir Rehearsal

9:30 am Instrumental Ensemble

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

4:00 pm Diaconate Meeting

5:00 pm Spirit Works (Youth Choir)

6:00 pm Evening Worship Service

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31

6:00 pm Trunk or Treat – Front Parking Lot

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

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

9:30 am Women of Woodruff Holiday Bazaar – F. Hall

SHARING THE MINISTRY

October 30

Greeters: D Bailey, R Smith (f),

B Abercrombie (o), M Smith (p)

Counting Team: J Lanford, R & K Foster

Children’s Worship: W Lawson, B Davis, C Hughes

Nursery: V Brady, K Abercrombie

pm: L Rhodes, E O’Hara

O Notes: J Woodfin BP Checks: L Rhodes

Welcome Center: A Henson, J McFerrin Sound: Z Orias

Ushers: S Stribling, H Woodfin (f)

C Walker (o) B Hix (p)

pm: J Ward, M Elliott

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, October 26

Hot Dogs, Chips, 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.