HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Patti Mitchell, 7-29               Candice Green, 8-1

Carolyn Culbreath, 7-30     Gary Chumley, 8-1

Debra Woodfin, 7-30           Rovvie Horsley, 8-1

Gail Hix, 7-31                        Sally Lloyd, 8-3

Hayden Igleheart, 7-31       Grover Lanford, 8-4

Todd Anderson, 7-31           Leigh Blizzard, 8-4

Jessica Westmoreland, 7-31

 

CONGRATULATIONS!

We extend our prayers and love to Tara Rebecca Godfrey and Pierpaolo Basldisserotto who were united in marriage on July 3.  Tara is the daughter of Ronnie and Becky Godfrey.  The couple will live in Atlanta.

 

SERVICE WITH WEST END

Sunday, July 29 * 6:00 pm * FBC, Woodruff

Join with us as we host our friends from the West End Baptist Church at this Sunday’s Evening Worship Service.  Special Music will include Four For Him, a duet by Jonathan Godfrey and Nikki Cluttery and The West End Baptist Church Choir.  They invite anyone from our congregation to join with the choir.  Reverend Bill Thomason will be preaching.

 

CASUAL SUMMER

Memorial Day to Labor Day

Please feel free to dress comfortably.

Invite friends to come with you.

 

MID-WEEK SERVICE

Each Wednesday  *  6:30 pm

All are Welcome!

Join with us as we study The Book of Job.

 

PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday Morning * 7:00 – 7:30 am

All are Welcome!

 

 

LISTENING FOR THE TRUMPET

As the children of Israel made their way to the promised land, God gave instructions for trumpet blasts that would be used to call the people to:  Worship God; Follow God; Engage the Enemy; and Celebrate (Numbers 10:1-10).  The New Testament tells us that it will be the sound of the trumpet that will signal:  Our Lord’s Return, the Resurrection of the Dead, the Transformation and Reunion of the Saints, and God’s Ultimate Victory (1 Corinthians 15:51-58; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18).  Join with us this Sunday morning as we worship God together and learn how to listen for the trumpet.

 

COLLEGE MINISTRY

We would love to have a current address for each of our college students.  Please call us or email us with contact information for the new school year.  Each student will be listed on our weekly prayer sheets on a rotating basis. 

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

In Memory of Lucile Cook

Doris Anderson

Over and Above Offering

In Honor of Mae Craig, Mary Turner,

Thelma Patton, Kate McFerrin

Gleaners Sunday School Class

In Memory of Catherine Nelson and Annie Burns

Walter and Linda Garrett

In Memory of Olive Stribling

Rex and Jan Skinner

Fellowship Hall Renovation

In Honor of Pam Scott

Jim and Kay Young

Kitchen Needs

In Memory of Pam Scott’s Grandmother

Mark and Kathy Soza

 

 

School Year

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

Wednesday, August 22

Family Fun Night & Blood Drive

Join us for lots of family fun as we kick off our fall Wednesday night programs.  We will begin at 5:30 pm & conclude at 7:30 pm.  The Piedmont Blood Center will be here to receive donations from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm.

Each Wednesday, 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!

 

 

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

“I believe something extra-ordinary is possible!”

We are awaiting the final bill for the Parking Lot Project.  The estimated cost of the project is $254,661.54.  We have received $130,455.04 to date for the parking lot.  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.

 

 

JOIN THE HANDBELL CHOIR!

The Handbell Choir will meet for rehearsal each Sunday morning at 9:00 beginning next Sunday, August 5.  Contact Kay Young if you would like to be part of this group.

 

 

THE ULTIMATE GIFT

Next Sunday Evening, August 5  *  6:00 pm

Join us for our Evening Worship Service as we engage in Bible Study illustrated by the recent movie The Ultimate Gift.  The movie, based on Jim Stovall’s book, tells the story of trust fund baby, Jason Stevens.  When his wealthy grandfather dies, Jason anticipates a big inheritance. Instead, his grandfather has devised a crash course on life with twelve tasks – or “gifts” – designed to challenge Jason in improbable ways, sending him on a journey of self-discovery and forcing him to determine what is most important in life:  money or happiness.

 

SWEET SUMMER FELLOWSHIP

Sunday, August 26

After the Evening Service

Bring your favorite churn of ice-cream or something else sweet as we enjoy “sweet fellowship” on this first Sunday night of the school year.

 

 

WMU SALAD LUNCHEON

Saturday, August 18  *  11:30 am

FBC 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 meeting.

 

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.

 

CHOIR LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP

August 10 – 11 *  Lexington Baptist Church

Sessions are offered to help with preschool, children, youth and adult choirs.  Call the church office to register.

 

Men’s Ministry

LEADERSHIP RETREAT

September 21-22 * Camp McCall

Training sessions will be offered for those leading adults, youth, and children.  Golf, Archery and Skeet Shoot activities are offered.  Call the church office to register.

 

EPIC:  Equipping People In Church

Saturday, August 18 * Brushy Creek Baptist * Taylors

Saturday, August 25 * Riverland Hills Baptist * Irmo

EPIC features courses for Sunday School Teachers, Deacon Ministry, 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.

 

PROMISE KEEPERS

Flood:  Energizing Men of Integrity

August 3 - 4  *  Columbia, SC

We will leave from the church at 3:30 pm Friday & return at 3:30 pm Saturday.  Program guests include:  Reggie Dabbs, Bob Cornuke, James Ryle, Rick Rigsby, Dan Seaborn and Brad Stine.  Please contact the church office this week if you would like to register for this event.

 

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!

Dear Andrew and Church Family,  I cannot express in words how thankful I am for all the acts of kindness shown to me since my accident.  The food has been delicious, the cards, flowers and calls brighten my days, but I know your prayers are what’s helping me feel better each day.  Again thanks so much for everything and continue to remember us in your prayers.  Love,  Sheila Stribling

 

BIBLE COLLECTION

The Morning Mission Group is collecting new, used and children’s Bibles for use by ministries of the Spartanburg County Baptist Network.  Collection boxes are located throughout the church.

 

Be praying now for the

WOODRUFF COMMUNITY REVIVAL

September 16 – 20, 2007 * First Baptist Church

 

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25

  6:30 pm   Mid-Week Service

THURSDAY, JULY 26

  5:30 pm   Greenville Drive Baseball

SATURDAY, JULY 28

  3:00 pm   Youth Explosion Christian Extravaganza

     Sponsored by TNT for Jesus  – McKinney Park

SUNDAY, JULY 29

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

  6:00 pm   Evening Worship Service with West End

TUESDAY, JULY 31

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1

  5:00 pm   Polity Committee

  6:30 pm   Mid-Week Service

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3

  3:30 pm   Promise Keepers depart

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4

  3:30 pm    Promise Keepers return

 

 

 

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.

 

FLOWERS

Would you like to place flowers on the Lord’s table for the Sunday services?  The following dates are available:  July 29; August 5, 12, 19; September 16, 23, 30 and October 21 & 28.

 

YOUTH EXPLOSION

CHRISTIAN EXTRAVAGANZA

Saturday, July 28 * 3:00 – 6:00 pm * McKinney Park

Come enjoy hotdogs and listen to Christian Music and Testimony.  The event is sponsored by TNT for Jesus.