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 29, 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

MEETING CULTURAL CHALLENGES

Daniel 1

Worship Service

SEEING AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME

2 Corinthians 5:1-21

No Evening Service or Activities

WELCOME NEW MEMBER!

Kathy Soza

PO Box 591

Woodruff, SC 29388

Deacon: Lynn Harrill

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Sam Rogers, 9-2 Ashley Smith, 9-2

                Kathy Thompson, 9-2      Cindy Craig, 9-3

                Jean Casey, 9-2      Mindy Fortner, 9-6

                Wanda Lanford, 9-2     Miranda Cooper, 9-8

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We express our love and prayerful support to:

Greg Cooper and family in the death of his

grandmother, Mattie Chesney;

Duane Bailey, Paul Lanford, Rebecca Lanford and their families in the death of their

aunt/sister in law, Dolly Lanford;

Lee Watson and family in the death of his brother,

David Watson;

Margaret Menz and family in the death of her

husband, Larry Menz.

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)

CARE VISITS

Thursday, September 13 * 8:00 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!

ANNUAL PEANUT BOIL

Boiled and Roasted Peanuts

Sunday, September 30

After the Evening Service

                          Join us for a wonderful time of

food and fellowship!

DIACONATE 2007 – 2008

Clark Simpkins, Jr., Chairman

Mike Elliott, Vice-Chairman

Randy Rhodes, Secretary

Trustees – Jim Young, Chairman,

Randy Rhodes, Rex Skinner

Personnel – Lynn Harrill, Chairman,

Clark Simpkins, Jr., Curtis Walker

Please remember each deacon as they seek to serve our Lord through His church in the coming year.

Mike Elliott Skip Scott

                Patrick Elliott      Clark Simpkins, Jr.

                Lynn Harrill Rex Skinner

John McAbee Rick Tipton

Zane Orias Curtis Walker

Randy Rhodes Jim Young

PRAYER MEETING

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

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

“I believe something extra-ordinary is possible!”

We have received $131,775.38 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 greatly appreciated.

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

In Memory of Lucile Cook

Doris Anderson

Over and Above Offering

In Memory of Olive Stribling

Jan & Rex Skinner

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING:

Sunday School Attendance August 19 August 26

Preschool 7 8

Children 24 25

Youth 14 22

Ext SS 4

Adults 124 117

Total Attendance 173 172

BUDGET August 19 August 26 2007

Needs $ 7,969.00 $ 7,969.00 $270,946.00

Offering $ 3,972.55 $ 7,164.43 $255,428.36

Over/(Under) ($ 3,996.45) ($ 804.57) ($ 15,517.64)

DESIGNATED FUNDS August 19 August 26

Over and Above Offering         $ 260.00 $ 227.00

Janie Chapman Offering $ 5.00

Designated Offerings $ 50.00 $ 189.00

Total Designated $ 310.00 $ 421.00

TOTAL $ 4,282.55 $7,585.43

School Year

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES

Begin This Wednesday, 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 and in the church office. Pray that the Lord will use each of these activities in a powerful way!

MID WEEK SERVICES

This Wednesday, August 29

Join us for a brand new study series in The Psalms. The Psalms are a source of comfort & 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!

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. All are welcome!

Our September program guest will be:

Comedian, Musician & Storyteller – Kristy Byers

Hosts and Hostesses: Rex & Jan Skinner,

Robert & Evelyn Bryson, Rebecca Lanford

Devotional: Carolyn Culbreath

THE GREATEST GENERATION

REVIVAL

September 9 – 12 * First Baptist Church Spartanburg

Monday – Wednesday 10:00 – 11:30 am

Complimentary Lunch * Love Offering will be received.

Guest Evangelist – Phil Waldrep

Special Music – Mike Speck Trio

STARTING OVER SHOWER

For Wesley and Amy Sutton

Sunday, September 30 * 5:00 pm * Fellowship Hall

Wesley and Amy’s house was destroyed when a car crashed through it several weeks ago. The Current Events Sunday School Class is hosting a “Starting Over Shower”. They have registered a “wish list” at Target. Monetary donations are also appreciated.

SEPTEMBER CHURCH CONFERENCE

Sunday, September 23 * 7:00 pm

If your group, ministry, or committee would like to be included in the printed reports, please drop them by the office, fax or email them by Wednesday, September 19.

WOODRUFF COMMUNITY REVIVAL

Fall for Jesus!

September 16 – 20, 2007 * First Baptist Church

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, Sept. 4 * 7:00 pm * Cavins Baptist Church

If Needed: Tuesday, Sept. 11 * 7:00 pm * Church of God

Saturday, Sept. 15 * 10:00 am * First Baptist Church

Revival Prayer Meeting

Thursday, Sept. 13 * 6:30 pm * First Baptist Church

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.

THE NEW CHURCH YEAR

Our new year begins Saturday, September 1. We are grateful for everyone who has agreed to serve through the various ministries of our church. We pledge to pray for and support one another as we seek to work together for the cause of Christ. The Lord has been at work in a powerful way. Amazing things will happen when we use the gifts He has entrusted to us for His glory!

Pray for the People of

SOUTH CAROLINA

We will soon enter into a Season of Prayer for Missions in SC. During September, we will receive an offering for state missions named to honor Janie Chapman. Pray that God’s power will be evident in our lives as we seek to be part of what He is doing in our state. The worship services on September 9 will feature the state missions theme and stories about the work that is being accomplished. Special prayer guides will be included with each bulletin.

A PLACE TO GROW AND BELONG!

Join us this Sunday for Bible Study! There is a small group for everybody. Contact the church office or stop by the Welcome Center if you need help knowing which class would best meet your needs.

VISIT OUR CHURCH LIBRARY!

Lots of good things are ready and waiting!

Our Church Office will be closed on

Labor Day, Monday, September 3.

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

THANK YOU!

Thank you so much for the kind words, calls, prayers and money. You have made these difficult days easier to get through. God has provided us with such a wonderful Christian family. Words can not express the gratitude and love we feel in our hearts.  Thank you again.

Amy & Wesley Sutton

Dear First Baptist Church, On behalf of the staff and board of directors of Helping Hands Ministries, thank you for your continued generous support of this organization. Thank you for allowing Helping Hands Ministries to use your facilities for our Salad Luncheon. It is greatly appreciated.

Larry Menz, Executive Director

Dear First Baptist Church, Thank you for all the prayers for our son, Scott, and his family. Baby Gregory is now 3lbs., 7 oz., and is doing much better. We still need your prayers that Gregory will be out of the hospital soon.

Love, Ken & Carolyn Schlock

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29

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

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Worship Service

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

OFFICE CLOSED – LABOR DAY!

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

11:45am Golden Age Fellowship

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

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, September 2

Greeters

Z Orias, R Rhodes (f), M Elliott (o), R Tipton (p)

Counting Team Sound Booth

L Harrill, DJ & E O’Hara S Scott

Nursery

K & A Simpkins

Ushers

C Simpkins, Sr, G Cooper (f), C Shaver (o), J Davidson (p)

Welcome Center Blood Pressure Screening

T & T Sumner S Culbreath

Children’s Worship

L Orias, L Craig, H Smith

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

This Wednesday, August 29

Hot Dogs, Chips, Cookies, Tea Cost: $1.50

CASUAL SUMMER

Memorial Day to Labor Day

Please feel free to dress comfortably.

Invite friends to come with you.

Gather! Unite! Pray! Come Together!

SEE YOU AT THE POLE

Wednesday, September 26

GATHER at your school flagpole, UNITE in the name of the One who died to save you, & PRAY for your school, friends, & families. COME TOGETHER, just as Jesus prayed we would.

This year’s theme comes from John 17:20-23.