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 23, 2006

 

Miraculous  things happen when we spend time at the feet of Jesus!

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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

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PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

MAXIMIZING GOD-GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES

Acts 19:1-5; 8-10; 23-28

Morning Worship Service

AT JESUS’ FEET

Luke 10:39; John 11:2, 32

Evening Worship Service

It Came From Within

THE GREEN EYED MONSTER

ATTACKING JEALOUSY WITH CELEBRATION

 

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                     Carla Lanford, 8-27         Hope Smith, 9-1

                     Dayna Chumley, 8-28       Brandon Thomas, 9-1

                     Scott Weathers 8-29         Kathy Thompson, 9-2

                     Mike Lanford, 8-30          Jean Casey, 9-2

                     Beth Hinton, 8-30             Wanda Lanford, 9-2

                     Randy Rhodes, 8-30         Ashley Smith, 9-2

                     Mark Soza, 9-1                  Sam Rogers, 9-2

 

MOPS

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

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

 

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.

 

WOODRUFF PARENT WORKSHOP

Saturday, August 26 * 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

West End Baptist Church

Administrators and teachers from District 4 will facilitate discussions to empower parents to help their children succeed in school.  All are welcome!

 

Woodruff Community

CLOTHES CLOSET

October is our church’s month to staff the Community Clothes Closet.  Ask your Sunday School Class or Mission Group if they would like to claim a Saturday.  At least 4 people are needed each Saturday from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm.

 

MID-WEEK SERVICE

Each Wednesday  *  6:30 – 7:30 pm

SCHOOL-YEAR PROGRAMS BEGIN!

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 today.  Pray that the Lord will use each of these activities in a powerful way!

 

 

IT CAME FROM WITHIN!

This Sunday evening we will conclude the series of services that have featured ideas from God’s word developed in Andy Stanley’s book, It Came From Within.  Join us as we learn to guard our hearts!

 

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.

 

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

For the Paving of the Church Parking Lots

Fund Balance:   $31,494.64

 

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Over & Above Offering

In Honor of Mary Turner

Terry & Tammy Sumner

Tommy & Lynne Morgan

 

In Memory of Olive Stribling

Frances Pearson

Carolyn Culbreath

Lynne & Rogers Weed

Mason Wofford

Johnny & Debbie Wofford

 

 

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING

                                   SUNDAY SCHOOL

Preschool                                         7

Children                                         25

Youth                                             24

Ext SS                                              5

Adults                                          107

Total Attendance                         168

BUDGET                     August 20               Year to Date

  Needs                         $   7,555.00              $256,870.00

  Offering                     $   7,204.70              $252,355.64

 Over/(Under)             ($     350.30)            ($   4,514.36)

DESIGNATED FUNDS           

  Over and Above Offering      $  452.00

  Designated Offering               $  431.00

  Total Designated                    $  883.00

TOTAL                                                        $ 8,087.70

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 this Sunday, August 27, to receive a free T-Shirt.

 

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!

 

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

 

FUNERAL MEAL PREPARATION

We need volunteers to help prepare dishes for funeral meals.  If you would like to help, please contact the church office for information and to sign up.  Thanks!

 

FORGOTTEN DISHES

A table will be set up in the foyer on the Adult II SS side to reclaim dishes that have been left in the kitchen.  Please check to see if any belong to you.

 

 

40 DAYS OF COMMUNITY

Beginning September 24, 2006

What on Earth are WE here for?

A Church-Wide Spiritual Growth Campaign

The Devotional Guides are $7.00.  If you are able, purchase one for yourself & one for a friend.  The guides include 40 Days of Devotions, Journal, & the Small Group/Sunday School Lessons.  Different guides for youth and children will be provided.

 

 

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:

Tuesday, August 29 * 7:00 pm * Church of God

Saturday, September 9 * 10:00 am * Cornerstone

Saturday, September 16 * 10:00 am * First Baptist

 

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.

 

 

ANNUAL PEANUT BOIL

Boiled and Roasted Peanuts

September 10 after the Evening Service

Join us for this wonderful time of fellowship as we express our appreciation to all who give of their time for the cause of Christ!

 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

GOLF TOURNAMENT

Thursday, September 21  *  Three Pines

Entry forms and Sponsorship information

are available in our church office.

 

 

DAY BY DAY

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

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26

  7:00 am   Equipping People in Church

  8:30 am   Woodruff Parent Workshop – West End

  9:00 am   Learning to Read Music

  6:00 pm   Sacred Marriage Banquet - Bellview

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27

  9:00 am   Handbell Practice

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

  4:30 pm   Sunday School Teachers Meeting

  5:00 pm   Youth Choir

  6:00 pm   Evening Worship Service

  7:00 pm   Deacon Meeting / Youth SNAC

MONDAY, AUGUST 28

  7:00 pm   Woodruff Community Revival Prayer Meeting

TUESDAY, AUGUST 29

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

  7:00 pm   Woodruff Community Revival Choir Rehearsal

                   Church of God

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30

  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 this 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!

 

 

PRAYER MEETING

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

 

 

REGISTER TO VOTE!

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

 

 

THANK YOU!

Dear First Baptist Church, We would like to thank you very much for the Gatorade that you so kindly provided to us after last Thursday's practice.  The kind gesture lifted the spirits of our team after a hot, long practice.  Thank you for your prayers and continued support of our school district.  

WHS Cross Country Team

“Thank each of you” for the prayers prayed in our behalf.  It’s always such a blessing to know that you are remembered by friends in their prayers to our Lord.  We really appreciate your weekly, “The Encourager.”  We really and truly enjoy every word and we rejoice in knowing that so much is being accomplished for the Lord through your church.  Please continue to pray for us.  A brother and sister in Christ!

Gene & Yvonne Tipton

 

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 27

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 Stone, B Flynn, K Meadows, ML Stahlsmith   

 pm – C Fortner, M Sumner

Ushers

L Robertson, L Fowler (f), C Willard (o), M Orias (p)

pm – D Craig, DJ O’Hara

       Welcome Center                      Blood Pressure Screening

C Culbreath, A Henson                    J Bowie, C Schlock

Children’s Worship

K Smith, M Fortner, SA Ramey, A Tinker

 

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, August 23

Pizza, Corn, Cookies, Tea     Cost:  $1.50

 

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!