CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and prayerful concern to:

Mildred Owings and family in the death of

her daughter, Starr Wood;

Ruskin Casey and family in the death of his sister, Catherine Nelson.

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Vesta Simmons, 7-17            Lottie Caldwell, 7-20

Courtney Robertson, 7-17     Lib Cox, 7-20

            

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. 

 

MID-WEEK SERVICE

Each Wednesday  *  6:30 pm

All are Welcome!

Join with us as we study The Book of Job.

 

FLOWERS

Would you like to place flowers on the Lord’s table for the Sunday services?  The following dates are available:  July 15, 22, 29; August 5,12, 19; September 16, 23, 30 and October 28.

 

 

Following the Lord

In Believer’s Baptism

Jamie Lynn Westmoreland

July 15, 2007

 

 

Please pray for those attending the

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

 

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.

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

In Memory of Margo Smith

Betty & L W Flynn

The Sumner Family

 

 

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 this Sunday, July 15.  Space is limited.

 

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.  This year’s theme is The Wonderful Mystery.

 

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 $129,627.04 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!

 

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.

 

FUNERAL MEAL PREPARATION

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

 

Be praying now for the

WOODRUFF COMMUNITY REVIVAL

September 16 – 20, 2007 * First Baptist Church

 

With Love and Appreciation for

DEBRA FORTNER

We give thanks to God for Debra and for her ministry through our church office.  She joined our church staff on July 15, 2002.  Debra’s organizational skills, friendliness, professionalism, resourcefulness, willingness to go over and above the job description and love for the Lord shine through her life as she serves in Jesus’ name.  We give thanks for the Fortner family and what they mean to our church.  We are richly blessed!

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

CHURCH WEB SITE

Please visit our church web site www.woodruff1st.org regularly and often for pictures, coming events, recordings of our worship services and much more.

DEVOTIONAL GUIDES!

The Purpose Driven Life  *  Better Together

If you know of someone whose spiritual walk with God would benefit through these devotional readings, please help us get a copy of one of these books to them.  The books are available on the literature table.

 

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. 

 

 

DAY BY DAY

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

SUNDAY, JULY 15

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

  6:00 pm   Evening Worship Service

  7:00 pm   Church Conference followed by Youth SNAC

MONDAY, JULY 16

    7:00 pm   Martha Lewis Mission Group

TUESDAY, JULY 17

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18

  6:30 pm   Mid-Week Service

THURSDAY, JULY 19

  7:00 pm   Healing Heart Support Group

SATURDAY, JULY 21

10:30 am   Rafting Trip

 

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.

 

HEALING HEART

Grief Support Group

3^RD Thursday * Church Library * 7:00 pm

The group is open to all who have suffered a loss.

 

PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday Morning * 7:00 – 7:30 am

All are Welcome!