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 30, 2006

 

 

"Pray also for me, that the message may be given to

me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness

the mystery of the gospel.  For this I am an ambassador

in chains.  Pray that I might be bold enough in Him

to speak as I should."   Ephesians 6:19-20

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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

WHO ME? A LEADER?

Joshua 1:1-15

Worship Service

South Carolina Missions Emphasis

DECLARE WITH BOLDNESS!

Ephesians 6:18-20

No Evening Service or Activities

 

 

WELCOME NEW MEMBER!

Amanda Tinker

4250 Old Hills Bridge Road

Enoree, SC  29335

Deacon:  Skip Scott

 

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We express our love and prayerful support to:

Willie Mae Roper and family in the death of her son,

James Cape;

 

Vickie Brown and family in the death of her aunt,

Hazel Sloan;

 

Kim Foster and family in the death of her aunt,

Gail Walden.

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                      Cindy Craig, 9-3             Miranda Cooper, 9-8

                      Mindy Fortner, 9-6        

 

MOPS

Wednesday, September 6 * 9:00 – 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.

 

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

 

CASUAL SUMMER

Memorial Day through Labor Day

Please feel free to dress comfortably.

We want everyone to feel welcome and at ease.

 

 

                                    DIACONATE 2006 – 2007

Steve Ramey, Chairman

Lynn Harrill, Vice-Chairman

Jim Young, Secretary

 

Trustees – Steve Ramey, Chairman,

Jim Young, Randy Rhodes

 

Personnel – Bob Howard, Chairman,

                                    Lynn Harrill, Clark Simpkins, Jr.

 

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

                    Jim Davidson         Randy Rhodes

                    Patrick Elliott        Skip Scott

                    Lynn Harrill          Clark Simpkins, Jr.

                    Bob Howard          Rick Tipton

                    Zane Orias             Lee Turner

                    Steve Ramey          Jim Young

 

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

Fund Balance:   $31,813.74

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

 

Over & Above Offering In Memory of Olive Stribling

Carolyn Culbreath                   Charles Rice

 

State Mission Offering

In Honor of Jo Granger

Thelma Patton

 

In Memory of James Cape

Morning Mission Group

 

 

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING

                                              SUNDAY SCHOOL

                    Preschool                        4

                    Children                        30

                    Youth                            22

                    Adults                         102

                    Total Attendance        158

                BUDGET                     August 27             Year to Date

                  Needs                         $   7,555.00              $264,425.00

                  Offering                     $   5,932.50              $258,288.14

                 Over/(Under)            ($   1,622.50)            ($   6,136.86)

                DESIGNATED FUNDS           

                  Over and Above Offering       $  319.10

                  State Missions Offering          $    25.00

                  Designated Offering               $  240.00

                  Total Designated                    $  584.10

                TOTAL                                                                $ 6,516.60

 

 

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, ASAP.

 

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!

 

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!

 

TEAM FBC!

Sunday, September 10 * 6:00 pm * Fellowship Hall

Every person who serves on a Committee in our church is urged to be present.  After a brief service of encouragement, each committee will meet together to set goals for the new church year.  We will then come back together for a time of celebration before we take part in the Annual Peanut Boil.  Those who are not on a committee are invited to be part of a short term “team” that will focus on a particular upcoming event or ministry of our church.  Special activities are being planned for visitors.  We look forward to the way we will use our gifts to bring glory to God in the new church year.

 

ANNUAL PEANUT BOIL

Boiled and Roasted Peanuts

September 10 after Team FBC

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!

 

 

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.

Host Homes Needed!

Would you consider hosting a “small group Bible study” in your home during 40 Days of Community?  The study features a dvd by Rick Warren with discussion questions provided.  This is an excellent way to reach neighbors, co-workers, or family who are reluctant to come with you to church.  Contact our pastor if you would like to pursue this opportunity.

 

WOODRUFF COMMUNITY REVIVAL

Fall for Jesus!

September 17 – 21, 2006  *  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:

Saturday, September 9 * 10:00 am * Cornerstone

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

 

Revival Prayer Meeting

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.

 

 

DAY BY DAY

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

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

  9:00 am   Handbell Practice

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Worship Service

  2:00 pm   Depart for Camp McCall

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

OFFICE CLOSED – HAPPY LABOR DAY!

  7:00 pm   Return from Camp McCall

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

  9:00 am   MOPS

11:45 am   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

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

  8:30 am   Care Visits

 

 

THE NEW CHURCH YEAR

Our new year begins Friday, 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 have entered 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 would be evident in our lives as we seek to be part of what He is doing in our state.  Special prayer guides will be included with your bulletin this Sunday as we seek God’s help to reach the people of South Carolina.

 

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.

 

 

THANK YOU!

Dear Church Family, I would like to thank each of you for the many acts of kindness you have shown me during my recent hospital visit.  Most of all I appreciate the prayers on my behalf.  Also, the beautiful cards and phone calls and the food you brought when I was unable to cook.  Your visits helped me also.  God Bless you for every act of kindness.  Continue to pray for my recovery.  You blessed me!  Mary Wall

 

 

Our Church Office will be closed on

Labor Day, Monday, September 4.

 

 

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, September 3

Greeters

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

                          Counting Team                            Sound Booth

              J Davidson, DJ & E O’Hara                     S Scott

Nursery

P Miller

Ushers

S Lawson, C Simpkins, Sr (f), A Weathers (o), G Cooper (p)

       Welcome Center                      Blood Pressure Screening

                        T & T Sumner                                 K Fowler

Children’s Worship

W Lawson, C Craig, MC Ramey, B Scott

 

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, August 30

Hamburgers, Chips, Cookies, Tea     Cost:  $1.50