THE

 ENCOURAGER                   

“…to prepare all God’s people for the work of

Christian Service to build up the body of Christ.”

                   www.woodruff1st.org

 

 

                                First Baptist Church * Woodruff, South Carolina

                                                            August 8, 2007

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C. Andrew Shull, Pastor

Kelly R. Smith, Youth & Children’s Director                                         Robert L. Blanton, Jr., Music Director

Debra J. Fortner, Secretary                                                                                               Kay M. Young, Pianist

James R. Skinner, Custodian                                                                               Thomasene Owensby, Organist

 

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

WHEN YOU ARE DISCOURAGED

1 Kings 19

 

Morning Worship Service

THEN JESUS CAME!

Ephesians 2:1-10

 

Evening Worship Service

THE WONDERFUL FOOL!

1 Corinthians 4:10-13

 

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

             Emily Harrison, 8-12                Thomas Murphy, 8-14

             Madeline Garner, 8-12             Anne Williams, 8-15

             Randall Shaver, 8-12                Tammy Bailey, 8-16

             Kim McAbee, 8-13                    Dustin Brown, 8-17

             Jeanna Dobbins, 8-14                Tammy Curry, 8-17

             Anna Grace Anderson, 8-14     Don Foster, 8-18

             Kyle Varner, 8-14                     Jamie Westmoreland, 8-18

 

CASUAL SUMMER

Memorial Day to Labor Day

Please feel free to dress comfortably.

Invite friends to come with you.

 

MID WEEK SERVICES

 

Wednesday, August 8

Join us as we conclude our study of The Book of Job.  Even if you have not been able to be with us for the study, join us on August 8 as we study Job 40-42 in detail and then reflect back on the things we have learned from the book as a whole.

 

Wednesday, August 15

Many people believe many different things about prayer.  Of all the things Jesus disciples could have asked Him to teach them, they asked Him to teach them to pray.  Join with us as we look together at What Jesus Teaches Us About Prayer.

 

Wednesday, August 22

Join us for Family Fun Night.  This is a great time of outreach, fellowship and fun.  Family Fun Night will take the place of our regular Mid-Week Service on August 22.

 

Wednesday, August 29

Join us as we begin a brand new study series in The Psalms.  The Psalms have been a bedrock of comfort and a tower of strength for believers in every experience of life from soul-stirring heights of praise to heart-rending depths of despair.  Come ready to receive a blessing!

 

 

 

THEN JESUS CAME!

In the old Saturday morning serials, the villain would tie a woman to the railroad tracks or she would be in danger of having a swinging pendulum blade cut through her.  Then the hero would arrive, she would be rescued, and they would ride off into the sunset together.  This Sunday morning, we will look at several people in the New Testament who were “rescued” and forever changed “when Jesus comes to stay.”  He longs to bring that kind of help to us today.

When Jesus comes, the tempter's power is broken;

When Jesus comes, the tears are wiped away.

He takes the gloom and fills the life with glory,

For all is changed when Jesus comes to stay.

 

 

 

THE WONDERFUL FOOL!

In Shusaku Endo's book, The Wonderful Fool, he tells the story of a strange man who journeys to Japan to visit his childhood pen pals.  The man treats everyone he encounters with such kindness, trust, and goodness that he appears foolish.  Endo writes... "For the first time in her life Tomoe came to the realization that there are fools and fools. A man who loves others with an open-hearted simplicity, who trusts others, no matter who they are, even if he is deceived or even betrayed - such a man in the present-day world is bound to be written off as a fool. And so he is. But not just an ordinary fool. He is wonderful fool. He is a wonderful fool who will never allow the little light which he sheds along man's way to go out."  Does living as Christ commands us to live cause us to be viewed as foolish?  Are we willing to be "fools for Christ?"  Join in as we gather this Sunday night as a family of faith.

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Over and Above Offering

In Honor of Gail Hix’s Birthday

Nancy Skinner

 

 

 

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING:

Sunday School Attendance for August 5

Preschool                                      6

Children                                      24

Youth                                          16

Adults                                       116

Total Attendance                      162

BUDGET                           August 5                 2007

  Needs                             $  7,969.00            $ 247,039.00

  Offering                         $  9,648.25            $ 235,514.38

 Over/(Under)                   $  1,679.25           ($  11,524.62)

DESIGNATED FUNDS                           

  Over and Above Offering   $    305.50

  Designated Offerings          $    792.00

 Total Designated                  $ 1,097.50

TOTAL                                                            $ 10,745.75

 

 

DEACON MINISTRY

After much prayer, seeking the Lord’s leadership, the following were nominated by the church and feel that the time is right to submit their names for consideration to serve as deacons for the 2007 – 2010 term.  During our morning worship service this Sunday, August 12, you will be asked to select four people to join those already serving in this needed ministry in our church.  For those who would like to help select our deacons but will be out of town or are physically unable to attend, absentee ballots are available and will be accepted until 12:00 pm on Friday.

            Lottie Caldwell        Hugh Murphy

            Greg Cooper            Sam Rogers

            Ted Culbreath         Rex Skinner

            Mike Elliott             Tony Skinner

            John McAbee           Curtis Walker

 

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

“I believe something extra-ordinary is possible!”

We have received $130,930.54 to date for the parking lot project.  Gifts contributed at this point will not only help us pay for the new parking lot but will keep us from exhausting our Capital Needs Fund which is needed for future projects.  Your gifts are needed and greatly appreciated.

 

SWEET SUMMER FELLOWSHIP

Sunday, August 26  *  After the Evening Service

Come and enjoy churns of ice cream and other sweets!

 

WMU SALAD LUNCHEON

Saturday, August 18  *  11:30 am * Fellowship Hall

All the women of the church are invited to this time of prayer, planning, inspiration, food and fellowship.  Bring a covered dish salad to share and enjoy!  This will take the place of the August Martha Lewis Group and Morning Mission Group meetings.  Please bring 1 school item with you for the District 4 schools.

 

WMU LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Monday, August 13 * 6:30 - 9:00 pm

Oak Grove Baptist Church

Training sessions will be offered for those leading adults, youth, children, and preschoolers.  Please call the church office if you will be able to attend.

 

LOVE OFFERING

We are receiving a love offering for Wesley and Amy Sutton whose house was destroyed when a car crashed through it.  If you would like to contribute, please write “Sutton Family” on the outside of the envelope.  The Current Events Sunday School Class is planning a “Starting Over” Shower once things are more settled.  Watch this space for upcoming details.

 

 

Start of the School Year Celebration

FAMILY FUN NIGHT!

(And Blood Drive)

Wednesday, August 22  *  5:30 – 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.  All are welcome!  This year’s event features:  The Rockwall Water Slide, The Castle Moonwalk with Slide, The Gladiatorial Joust, The Newly Refurbished Beach Volleyball Court, and The Church Playground.  Wear a bathing suit and bring a towel.  The Piedmont Blood Center will be here to receive donations from 3:00 - 7:00 pm.

 

School Year

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES

Beginning August 29

Fellowship Supper, Preschool Choir, Music Makers, Young Musicians, Youth Lighthouse, Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers, The Mid-Week Service, and Adult Choir Rehearsal begin meeting each Wednesday.  A full schedule and a listing of important dates are available on our church web site:  www.woodruff1st.org.  Pray that the Lord will use each of these activities in a powerful way!

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS

A Place to Grow and Belong!

Promotion Sunday Assembly

August 26  *  9:45-10:00 am

On Promotion Sunday, August 26, all Sunday School Classes (preschool, children, youth and adults) are asked to meet in the sanctuary at 9:45 am for a time of inspiration and celebration as we take part in a Church - Wide Assembly.  This will be a time to express appreciation to our Sunday School Teachers for their efforts in the past year.  Students who will be promoting will be recognized and will go to their new class after the assembly.  Set an extra alarm so that you can be here to support and cheer as we give thanks for this past year and look ahead to what God has for us as we study His word together.

 

GA CAMP

Please remember the GA’s:  Jordan Collins, Molly Crook, and Savannah Thompson as they enjoy the activities at Camp LaVida, August 6-10.

 

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, September 5 * 11:45 am

Join us for great food and fellowship as we begin a new year of Golden Age programs.  Our September program guest will be:   Comedian, Musician & Storyteller – Kristy Byers.

 

PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday Morning * 7:00 -7:30 am * All are welcome!

 

                         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

 

 

FLOWERS

Would you like to place flowers on the Lord’s table for the Sunday services?  The following dates are available:  August 19; September 16, 23, 30 & October 21.

 

 

FBC T-SHIRTS

Orders are being taken for t-shirts.  The shirts are light blue with brown print & include Isaiah 40:31.  Call the church office to be included.  ($10.00)

 

FLATROCK PLAYHOUSE

A group from our church will be going to see Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat at the Flatrock Playhouse on Wednesday, August 15.  If you are interested, please see Bob Hix. 

 

 

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8

  6:30 pm   Mid-Week Service – Job 40

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11

  7:00 am    Depart for Six Flags

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12

  9:00 am   Handbell Choir Rehearsal

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

  6:00 pm   Evening Worship Service

MONDAY, AUGUST 13

  6:30 pm   WMU Leadership – Oak Grove

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15

10:00 am   Group leaves for Flat Rock Playhouse

11:30 pm   Helping Hands Salad Luncheon

  5:00 pm   Polity Committee

  6:30 pm   Mid-Week Service - What Jesus Teaches Us About Prayer

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18

11:30 am    WMU Salad Luncheon

 

SHARING THE MINISTRY

 

Sunday, August 12

Greeters

J Davidson, Z Orias (f), R Tipton (p)

                 Counting Team                            Sound Booth

C Simpkins, Jr, K Murphy, G Cooper         J Young

Nursery

CA McAbee, A Smith, B Westmoreland

Ushers

T Culbreath, T Foster (f), L Craig (o), K Reynolds (p)

pm – K Smith, M Orias

           Welcome Center                 Blood Pressure Screening

      J Granger, J Harrill                          J Cooper

Children’s Worship

L Orias, C Fortner, P Sumner

 

HELPING HANDS MINISTRIES

SALAD LUNCHEON

Wednesday, August 15 * 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

The Luncheon will be here at First Baptist.  A donation of $6.00 is requested.  Tickets may be purchased in advance through Helping Hands or at the door.  Funds will be used to help hurting people in our community.

 

EPIC:  Equipping People In Church

Saturday, August 18 * Brushy Creek Baptist * Taylors

Saturday, August 25 * Riverland Hills Baptist * Irmo

EPIC features courses for S S Teachers, Deacons, Church Finances, Music Ministry, Missions and just about every area of church life.  Call or stop by the church office for a full listing or to register for the sessions of these conferences.