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 16, 2006

 

 

 

 

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C. Andrew Shull, Pastor                                                                  Robert L. Blanton, Jr., Music Director

Kelly R. Smith, Youth & Children’s Director                                                          Kay M. Young, Pianist

Debra J. Fortner, Secretary                                                                       Thomasene Owensby, Organist

Heather M. Elliott, Summer Worker                                                            James R. Skinner, Custodian

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PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD

Matthew 5:13-16; 1 Cor. 1:26-31; 2 Cor. 6:14-7:1

 

Morning Worship Service

1st PLACE

Jonah 2:8; Exodus 20:3; Matthew 6:33

 

Evening Worship Service

It Came From Within

THE BEAST WITH STICKY FINGERS

ATTACKING GREED WITH GENEROSITY

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                     Genny Morrison, 8-20          Roger Miller, 8-24

                     Danny Holland, 8-20            Elaine Huckaby, 8-26

                     Justin Greene, 8-21              Ryan Morgan, 8-26

                     Brandi LaVallie, 8-21

 

SCHOOL-YEAR PROGRAMS BEGIN

NEXT WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23

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 their fall programs next week.  Pray that the Lord will use each of these activities in a powerful way!

 

IT CAME FROM WITHIN!

Sunday Evening Services in August feature ideas from God’s word developed in Andy Stanley’s book, It Came From Within.  Join us as we learn to guard our hearts!

 

 

MOPS

Wednesday, September 6 * 9:30 – 11:30 am

The Woodruff Community Mothers of Preschoolers Group will meet at our church on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month.  Volunteers are needed to help staff the nursery.  Contact Susan Cooper or the church office for more information.

 

 

LAW ENFORCEMENT

APPRECIATION SERVICE

Sunday Morning, September 10

Join us as we encourage, support, and pray for these men and women who put their lives at risk for the safety of our community.  Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright and Chaplain Jerry Clevenger will be sharing during the service.

 

EQUIPPING PEOPLE IN CHURCH

Saturday, August 26 * Riverland Hills Baptist, Irmo

Wonderful courses that relate to various ministries of the church will be offered.  Contact the church office for more information or to register for this event.

 

 

 

DIACONATE 2006 – 2007

Please remember each deacon as they

seek to serve our Lord through His church in the coming year.

                   Jim Davidson         Randy Rhodes

                   Patrick Elliott       Clark Simpkins, Jr.

                   Lynn Harrill          Skip Scott

                   Bob Howard          Rick Tipton

                   Zane Orias             Lee Turner

                   Steve Ramey          Jim Young

There will be a called meeting for the new deacon group Sunday, August 27, after the Evening Service.  Please remember our deacons as you pray.  We express our love and appreciation to Mike Elliott, Jimmy Fortner, Charles Hembree, and John McAbee who will complete a three-year term of service this month.

 OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

For the Paving of the Church Parking Lots

Fund Balance:   $31,042.64

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

In Memory of Lucile Cook

Doris Anderson

 

Over & Above Offering

In Honor of Frances Pearson

Sara Mudge

 

In Memory of Myrtle Sumner

Genia Sumner & Family

 

In Loving Memory of my sister, Olive Stribling

Margaret R Wilkie

 

In Memory of Olive Stribling

               Bill & Martha Jean Lanford           Dale & Juanita Sanders

               Bud & Emmie Workman                 Betty Flynn

               Mac & Carole Davis                         Patsy Going

               Sara Mudge                                       Jolene Brown

               Genia Sumner                                    Buddy & Loretta Burdette

               Dickie & Jane Turner                       Edith McIntyre

 

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING

                                     SUNDAY SCHOOL

Preschool                                     2 

Children                                       29

Youth                                           30

Adults                                        119

Total Attendance                       180

BUDGET                  August 13             Year to Date

  Needs                     $   7,555.00              $249,315.00

  Offering                 $   7,077.15              $245,150.94

Over/(Under)         ($      477.85)            ($   4,164.06)

DESIGNATED FUNDS           

  Over and Above Offering     $    885.00

  Designated Offering              $   205.00

  Total Designated                   $1,090.00

TOTAL                                                        $ 8,167.15

Start of the School Year Celebration

FAMILY FUN NIGHT!

(And Blood Drive)

Today, August 16  *  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 Moon Walk, The Water Slide*, The Dunking Booth, The Giant Slide, Hot Dogs, Chips, Sweets, and Drinks.  The Piedmont Blood Center will be here to receive donations from 3:00 - 7:00 pm.

*Bring a towel.

 

FALL YOUTH RETREAT

September 3 - 4  *  McCall RA Camp

Diagnõsis:  Learning to Take the Path Less Traveled!

This year's Bible Study is based on Titus 2:12.  "It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age."   We will encourage each other to live for the heart of God and learn practical ways to make God-centered decisions.  Recreational activities may include a 140-Foot Water Slide, Plumb Line, High & Low Ropes, Pamper Pole, Sky Glide, and Capture the Flag.  We will leave Sunday afternoon and return Monday evening.  The cost of $35 includes everything except snacks or souvenirs.  Sign up through the church office by Sunday, August 27, to receive a free T-Shirt.

 

BE PART OF THE YOUTH CHOIR

Sunday Nights * 5:00 pm * Beginning August 27

 

JOIN THE ADULT CHOIR

Wednesday Nights * 6:30 pm * Beginning August 23

 

LEARN TO READ MUSIC CLASS

Saturday, August 26  *  9:00 am

Kay Young will be teaching this class and has asked for those planning to attend to confirm this by contacting the church office or Kay, 574-5967, before Wednesday, August 23.

 

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, September 6 *  11:45 am

Featuring Rev. Bryant Sims, Christian Humorist

Devotional by Carolyn Culbreath

Join us for great food and fellowship.

 

CARE VISITS

Thursday, September 7  *  8:30 am

Join with us as we visit our Care Residents that are in facilities across the upstate.  We will eat lunch together between visits.  All are welcome!

 

 

WOODRUFF COMMUNITY REVIVAL

Fall for Jesus!

September 17 – 21, 2006  *  First Baptist Church

Our church has been asked to serve as the host church for this community event.  Be praying as we seek to Lift up the Name of Jesus!  Volunteers are needed to serve as greeters, ushers, parking lot attendants, children’s worship helpers and nursery helpers.  Contact the church office if you will be able to help.

 

Community Revival Choir

A mass choir made up of musicians from churches across the Woodruff Community will lead in worship during the Community Revival.  You are invited to take part.  Rev. Curtis Terry, Associate Pastor at the Church of God, will be directing the Community Choir.  The choir will meet prior to the service each night and special rehearsals will be held in the next few weeks.  Watch this space for more information.

 

Revival Prayer Meetings

Monday, August 28 & Monday, September 11

First Baptist Church * 7:00 pm

Join with Christians from across our community as we gather in our church sanctuary to pray for the revival efforts and for the Lord to pour out His Spirit on the Woodruff Community.

 

Outreach!

Saturday, September 16

On the Saturday prior to the Community Revival, we will prayer-walk the neighborhoods and give out “door-hangers” with information about the Community Revival.  We will also have a booth at the Woodruff Fall Festival where we will give out water bottles with information about the revival printed on the labels.  If you would like to be part of either of these projects, please contact the church office.

 

ATTENTION PARENTS:

Mark your calendars – Summer 2007

Yes, we know it is early to be thinking about next summer, but we also know how difficult it is to fit in the things you really want to do.  Below are some important summer dates that are already on our church calendar.  Would you consider serving as a volunteer?

GARDEN CITY YOUTH RETREAT:  MAY 28 – JUNE 1

For all youth – A great week of Bible Study & Recreation

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL:  JUNE 11-15

Game Day Central:  Where Heroes are Made!

 

WORLD CHANGERS MISSION TRIP:  JUNE 23-30

Chesapeake, Virginia

 

NATIONAL ACTEENS CONVENTION:  JULY 9-13

Kansas City, Missouri

 

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16

  3:00 pm   FBC Blood Drive

  5:30 pm   Family Fun Night

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17

  7:00 pm   Healing Heart Grief Support Group

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20

  9:00 am   Handbell Practice

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

  6:00 pm   Evening Worship Service

  7:00 pm   Youth SNAC

MONDAY, AUGUST 21

  7:00 pm   Martha Lewis Mission Group

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23

  5:15 pm   Fellowship Supper

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

  6:30 pm   Mid Week Service, Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s,

                  Acteens, Challengers, Adult Choir Rehearsal

 

FIRST BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL

A Place to Grow and Belong

All teachers are asked to meet with our new Sunday School Directors on Sunday, August 27 at 4:30 pm in the Adult II Assembly Room.  We are looking forward to a great year.  There is a place for you to grow & belong!

 

HOLIDAY GET AWAY

Go with us on a great holiday get away to Myrtle Beach, December 4-6.  The cost is $115.  Contact Kelly Smith if you would like to sign up.

 

REGISTER TO VOTE!

Voter Registration materials are available on the counter in the church office.

 

THANK YOU!

Thanks to all who contributed to the Martha Lewis Mission Group Bookbag Project.  We are so blessed to have collected 24 bags.  Thank you again for your kindness toward these children.  In Christian Love,

         Martha Lewis Mission Group, Mary Dell Scott, Chairperson

 

To the Woodruff Baptist Church Family, Thank you all so very much for the calls, cards, emails and prayers during my recent surgery.  It means so much to know you all were thinking of me!  You all are a wonderful church family and I feel truly blessed to know you.  Thanks so much,  Angela Young

 

Dear Church Family,  Thank you so very much for the cards, visits and most of all your prayers during my recent surgery.  May God bless each of you.  Judy Davidson

 

We send our sincerest thanks to our church family for all the expressions of Christian love and sympathy and for the delicious meal during the illness and passing of our loved one.  

                                                              The Family of Olive Stribling

 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

Sunday, August 20

Greeters

Z Orias, J Davidson (f), S Ramey (o) R Tipton (p)

                   Counting Team                            Sound Booth

J Young, C & K Simpkins, Jr                         J Young

Nursery

J Brown, C Smith, A Smith    pm – SA & MC Ramey

Ushers

K Schlock, S Stribling (f), M Greene (o), D Bailey (p)

pm – B Scott, L Craig

       Welcome Center                      Blood Pressure Screening

         T & L Morgan                          K Fowler, J Howard

Children’s Worship

W Lawson, T Anderson, M Orias, J Garner

 

CASUAL SUMMER

Memorial Day to Labor Day

Please feel free to dress comfortably.

We want everyone to feel welcome and at ease.

 

PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday Morning * 7:00 am * All are Welcome!