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

July 5, 2007

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The Glory

of the

Ordinary!

Our Lord took common, ordinary,

everyday things like bread and

wine and transformed them into

a daily reminder of grace,

forgiveness, renewal, fellowship, commitment and love!

 

Join with your family of faith as

we worship God together this Sunday!

 

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

FINDING OUR PLACE OF SERVICE

Acts 6:1-7; 9:36-40; 11:29-30

Morning Worship Service

Celebration of the Lord's Supper

THE GLORY OF THE ORDINARY

Corinthians 11:23-26

Evening Worship Service

World Changers Mission Trip Report

OBEDIENCE:  CHOOSE TO SERVE

 

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                    Angie Watson, 7-8                     Barbara Holland, 7-12

                    JoAnne Westmoreland, 7-8      Terry Davis, 7-13

                    Amy Simpkins, 7-8                    Mary Wall, 7-14

                    Nelle Waddell, 7-11                   Katie Morgan, 7-14

 

World Changers

MISSION TRIP REPORT

This Sunday * July 8 * 6:00 pm

Thank you so much for your prayers and for the support and encouragement given to the 29 youth and adults that participated in the mission trip to Chesapeake, Virginia.  The Lord watched over us and protected us.  We were able to be part of some incredible things that God is doing.  We invite you to join us this Sunday night as we share testimonies and give thanks to God!  Pictures from the trip are being placed on our church web site.

 

CASUAL SUMMER

Memorial Day to Labor Day

Please feel free to dress comfortably.

Invite friends to come with you.

 

JULY CHURCH CONFERENCE

Sunday, July 15 * After the Evening Service

Plan to be with us for this important time of discussion and decision making concerning the work of First Baptist Church.  Among the agenda items will be the election of leadership for the new church year and brainstorming concerning the next Over and Above Projects.  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, July 11.

 

MID-WEEK SERVICE

Next Wednesday, July 11 *  6:30 pm

All are Welcome!

Join with us as we study The Book of Job.

 

NATIONAL ACTEENS CONVENTION

July 9 – 14 * Kansas City, Missouri

The 2007 convention is called Blume, the German word for flower.  NAC takes place every 4 to 5 years and is designed to help teenage girls and collegiate young women love God with all their hearts, recognize their giftedness, & blossom in God’s mission throughout the world.  In addition to the conferences, concerts, mission fairs and the opportunity to meet people their age from all over the world, the girls will participate in mission projects throughout the week.  Please pray that God will use Blume in an incredible way!

        Kaitlin Brown             Jordan Garner

        Cindy Craig                 Sandra Hix

        Lindsey Craig              Sara Hix

        Delaney Devall            Hannah Orias

        Cassie Fortner            Mary Catherine Ramey

        Debra Fortner

 

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

 

Over & Above Offering

In Honor of Sam & Sheila Stribling’s 47th Anniversary

Terry, Tammy, Tommy & Lynne

In Honor of Our Teachers, Gail Hix & Carolyn Culbreath

Winsome Sunday School Class

 

In Memory of Mollie Spell

Terry, Tammy, Megan & Paige Sumner

 

In Memory of Everett Fowler

Lester & Kim Fowler

 

In Memory of Margaret Miller

Lynn & Jean Harrill

 

In Memory of Carl Owensby

Frances Owensby

 

In Memory of Roy & Lillie Belle Beason,

Essie L Sims & Eli J Lanford

Bill & Martha Jean Lanford

 

Lottie Moon Offering In Memory of Willie Mae Roper

Evans & JoAnn Wilkie

 

 

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING:

Sunday School Attendance for June 24 and July 1

Preschool                                6                             5

Children                                14                           31

Youth                                    22                           16

Adults                                  114                         123

Total Attendance                 156                         175

BUDGET             June 24               July 1                    2007

  Needs                $7,969.00         $ 7,969.00       $ 207,204.00

  Offering            $6,558.25         $10,250.76       $ 198,994.78

 Over/(Under)   ($1,410.75)        $  2,281.76      ($    8,209.22)

DESIGNATED FUNDS        June 24                   July 1

  Over and Above Offering    $   200.00                $ 1,339.00

  Designated Offerings           $   340.00                $      20.00

 Total Designated                   $   540.00                $ 1,359.00

TOTAL                                  $7,098.25               $11,609.76

 

 

DEACON NOMINATIONS

Please be prayerful about who you would nominate to serve our church through the deacon ministry.  Each member has the opportunity to nominate up to 4 people to serve for the 2007-2010 ministry term.  Forms are available in the church office and must be received by this Sunday, July 8.

 

SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA

Join us Saturday, August 11.  The cost is $27 per person.  Children 12 and under must have an adult chaperone.  This is a great family outing, so sign your family up today.  Bring your money to sign up before Sunday, July 15.  Space is limited.

 

CHARLESTON RIVER DOGS

VS. GREENVILLE DRIVE

Thursday, July 26

Bring your family as we go out to the ballpark. 

We will leave from the church at 5:30 pm. 

The cost of admission is $5.00. 

Children 10 and under must have an adult chaperone. 

Sign up by bringing your money to the church

before Thursday, July 5. 

 

ADULT CHOIR REHEARSAL

Join the choir!  Rehearsal for the month of July will be Thursday – July 12  *  6:00 – 8:00 pm.

Come enjoy great food and fellowship!

 

School Year

WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORKERS

It takes a lot of committed people for our church to be able to provide all of different ministries that are offered during the school year.  We are grateful for each one who has volunteered their time, energy, patience and talent.  Over the years we have been able to reach many children, young people and families through these efforts.    If you are interested in helping on Wednesday nights for the 2007-2008 school year, please call the church office.

 

MANY, MANY THANKS!

Great appreciation is expressed to Pam Scott, Tommie Jo McAbee, Debra Fortner, Bobby Scott, Johnny Skinner and to everyone who helped, brought desserts, and took part in our Annual Church Independence Day Fellowship.  A great time was had by all. 

 

THE M. B. MORROW, JR.

Scholarship Endowment

FBC in Gaffney has established a scholarship endowment for students in honor of our former pastor, 1968-73, Dr. Bobby Morrow.  Brochures describing this endowment are available in the church office.  Contributions to the fund can be made to the Baptist Foundation, 190 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC  29210-8239.

 

 

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

“I believe something extra-ordinary is possible!”

The Parking Lot Project is complete.  We are awaiting the final bill for the work.  The estimated cost of the project is $254,661.54.  We have received $129,069.65 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

 

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

The Health Ministry Team keeps a closet of equipment that is available to be loaned out when needed.  At present we have:  bedside commodes, raised toilet seat, shower chair, oxygen concentrator, adult crutches, walkers (stationary, folding & with wheels), & wheelchairs.  Please call the church office if you need to borrow any of these items.

 

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.

 

HOT DAYS AND COOL BOOKS!

Come and join the fun!  The Church Library is sponsoring a “Read-a-Thon” until September 1.  Children, Youth, and Adults will be awarded separately.  Rules and forms are available in the church office and in the library.

 

SOUP LABELS

Campbell’s has changed their procedure for the soup labels.  We now need the UPC code from Campbell’s products.  A complete list is available in the church office or online at www.labelsforeducation.com   We are currently sending the labels to Intracoastal Outreach, a Southern Baptist Ministry at Myrtle Beach.

 

Be praying now for the

WOODRUFF COMMUNITY REVIVAL

September 16 – 20, 2007 * First Baptist Church

 

 

                         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 Church Family, Thank you so much for your encouragement over the years and your blessings upon my graduation.  Please continue to pray for me as I begin a new part of my life.  With Love, Lillie Kelly

 

Dear Church Family, Tommy and I want to thank each person that sent food, flowers, cards and also thanks for the visits.  Most of all we want to thank you for the prayers.  The day of his surgery we knew you folks were praying as his surgery was about three hours later than planned, but we didn’t even get anxious.  God is so good to us.  We love and appreciate each and every member of this church for the love and concern you show toward others.  Love to all,

                                           Tommy & JoAnne Westmoreland

 

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4

Office Closed – Happy 4th of July!

SUNDAY, JULY 8

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

  6:00 pm   Evening Worship Service

  7:00 pm   Deacon’s Meeting

MONDAY, JULY 9

  6:00 am   Depart for NAC

10:00 am   Morning Mission Group

TUESDAY, JULY 10

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11

  5:00 pm   Polity Committee Meeting

  6:30 pm   Mid-Week Service

THURSDAY, JULY 12

  6:00 pm   July Adult Choir Rehearsal

FRIDAY, JULY 13

  5:30 pm   Greenville Drive Baseball Game

SATURDAY, JULY 14

10:00 pm   Return from NAC

 

PROMISE KEEPERS

Flood:  Energizing Men of Integrity

August 3-4 * The Colonial Center * Columbia, SC

Program guests include:  Reggie Dabbs, Bob Cornuke, James Ryle, Rick Rigsby, Dan Seaborn and Brad Stine.  Contact the church office as soon as possible if you would like for us to register you for this event.

 

SERVICE WITH WEST END

Sunday, July 29 * 6:00 pm * First Baptist Church

Join with us as we host our friends from the West End Baptist Church for this Evening Worship Service.  Reverend Bill Thomason will be preaching.

 

FBC T-SHIRTS

We have a limited number of small and medium, light blue FBC T-Shirts available.  The shirts are $10.00.

 

SHARING THE MINISTRY

 Sunday, July 8

Greeters

R Rhodes, J Young (f), C Simpkins, Jr (o), B Howard (p)

                 Counting Team                        Sound Booth

        S Scott, R & A Henson                       S Scott

Nursery

J Bonds, C Culbreath

Ushers

T Culbreath, T Foster (f), L Craig (o), K Reynolds (p)

pm – M Orias, K Smith

         Welcome Center                 Blood Pressure Screening

     J Granger, J Harrill                      K Fowler

Children’s Worship

K Smith, C Fortner, P Sumner