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 12, 2006

 

 

 

"So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen.

For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."

2 Corinthians 4:18

 

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C. Andrew Shull, Pastor                                                                  Robert L. Blanton, Jr., Music Director

Kelly R. Smith, Youth & Children’s Director                                                          Kay M. Young, Pianist

Debra J. Fortner, Secretary                                                                       Thomasene Owensby, Organist

Heather M. Elliott, Summer Worker                                                            James R. Skinner, Custodian

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PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

I WILL FOLLOW GOD’S LEADING

Ex. 13:17-18, 2-22; 14:5-6, 10, 13-14, 31-15:2, 11-13

Morning Worship Service

WHAT WOULD YOU PAY

FOR A BOWL OF SOUP?

Genesis 25:29-34

Evening Worship Service

BACK TO BETHEL

Genesis 35:1-15; 28:10-22

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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

                         Courtney Robertson, 7-17   Carl Huckaby, 7-22

                         Lib Cox, 7-20                   

 

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and prayerful support to

Estella Coker and Family

in the death of her brother in law.

 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORKERS

We are gearing up for another fantastic year with our School-Year Wednesday night program.  Let us know if you would like to help.  We are especially in need of folks to work with our preschoolers.  Our fall programs will begin on August 23.  A schedule for the new school year is posted on our church web site, www.woodruff1st.org.

 

ADULT CHOIR REHEARSAL

Join the choir!  Rehearsal for the month of July will be

Thursday – July 13  *  6:00 – 8:00 pm.

Come enjoy great food and fellowship!

 

 

40 DAYS OF COMMUNITY

What on earth are we here for?

A Church-Wide Spiritual Growth Campaign

September 24 – November 11, 2006

Be praying that God will be at work in a powerful way!  The Devotional Guides may be purchased in the church office at a cost of $7.00.  We encourage you, if you are able, to purchase one for yourself and one for a friend.  Different guides for youth and children will be provided.

 

 

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.  We give thanks as she begins her 5th year of service this week.  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!

 

ATTENTION COLLEGE STUDENTS

We want to keep in touch with you.  Please let us know your new school address.  Our e-mail address is office@woodruff1st.org.

 

RICE BOWLS

Plastic “Rice Bowl” banks for World Hunger were distributed earlier this year.  When your Rice Bowl is full, please bring it to the church office.  Funds contributed will be used to help the hungry - locally, nationally, & internationally.

 

WORLD HUNGER OFFERING

Given to Date:  $775.25

 

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

For the Paving of the Church Parking Lots

Fund Balance:   $28,654.14

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Over & Above Offering

In Honor of Jo Granger

In Honor of Andrew Shull

In Honor of Lottie Caldwell

In Honor of Lee Turner

Thelma Patton

 

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING

                                              SUNDAY SCHOOL

                                           July 2                 July 9

Preschool                                 6                           6

Children                                 25                         26

Youth                                     19                         19

Adults                                  114                        115

Total Attendance                164                        166

BUDGET              July 2              July 9            Year to Date

  Needs              $   7,555.00        $ 7,555.00       $211,540.00

  Offering          $ 10,477.95        $ 9,098.10       $209,470.49

  Over/(Under)  $   2,922.95        $ 1,543.10      ($    2,069.51)

DESIGNATED FUNDS           July 2                  July 9

  Over and Above Offering      $ 685.00              $ 180.00

  Designated Offering              $   12.70               $   45.00

  Total Designated                   $ 697.70               $ 225.00

TOTAL                              $ 11,175.65              $9,323.10

 

 

FAITH FINDERS

Summer Wednesday Nights * 6:30 – 7:30 pm

K – Grade 5 * Come and join in the fun!

 

CRAFT DAYS

We will travel to Michael’s to take part in the Kids Summer Crafts. 

 Come and make some great things!

Thursday, July 13   *    9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Ages 5 – 8   *   Cost $ 8.00

Friday, July 21   *   1:00 – 4:00 pm

Ages 9 – 12   *   Cost $ 8.00

 

BOWLING

Saturday, July 22 * 1:00 – 3:00 pm * K – Grade 5

$6.00 buys one game and shoes! * Bring a Friend!

 

HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY

Thursday, July 13 * 7:00 pm

(rising 9^th – 12^th graders)

At the home of Amanda Tinker

Bring your Swimsuit!

 

JULY BIBLE BONANZA

The Morning Mission Group is collecting all kinds of Bibles to be given to the Spartanburg Baptist Network to be distributed through various ministries.  Collection boxes will be in the foyers through July 30.

 

BOOKBAGS NEEDED

The Martha Lewis Mission Group is collecting bookbags for the Woodruff Primary School.  If you would like to contribute, you may bring them to the church office.  The school has asked that the book bags not have any rollers or wheels attached to them.  Thanks for your help in making a child’s school year brighter.

 

LEARN TO READ MUSIC!

If you would be interested in a basic music class that would enable you to learn to read music, please call the church office.  Kay Young has agreed to teach and will set a day and time based on the response.  This will be a great opportunity to increase your enjoyment of participation in handbells, choir, congregational singing and other music programs as well give you a valuable life skill that the Lord will use in many, many ways.

 

SACRED MARRIAGE BANQUET

Saturday, August 26  *  6:00 pm

Bellview Baptist Church Family Life Center

The Community Men’s Ministry Group is sponsoring this catered banquet honoring husbands and wives.  Evangelists Dr. Bailey Smith and Rev. Bob Smith are the featured program guests.  Tickets are $10 and may be purchased from Mike Elliott or the church office.

 

 

 

BLUE GRASS

AND ICE CREAM

Sunday, July 30  *  6:00 pm

Fellowship Hall

Make plans to be here for this time of entertainment, inspiration and fellowship.  The program will feature Milton Smith and Friends and the Northern Border Blue Grass Band.  If you would like to provide a churn of Ice Cream or other treats, please contact Pam Scott or the church office.

 

CHURCH CONFERENCE REPORT

1.  The church adopted a plan for the back parking lot.  Our engineer, Kelly Sellars, will be at work this week to prepare documents, based on the plan the church adopted, that can be used with the lighting engineers and with interested contractors.

2.  The church voted to purchase a laptop out of Capital Needs Funds that can be used for multimedia presentations.

3.  The church affirmed the names submitted by the Nominating Committee to serve in the new church year.

 

MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS

This fall our church will be the host church for the MOPS Program in the Woodruff Community.  MOPS is designed to empower and inspire women in their journey to be the best parents possible.  Susan Cooper will serve as the group’s coordinator.  If you would like more information or if you would like to volunteer to help provide childcare for the meetings, please contact Susan or the church office.

 

WOODRUFF COMMUNITY REVIVAL

Fall for Jesus

September 17 – 21, 2006  *  First Baptist Church

The revival is being planned by Woodruff area ministers and churches across racial and denominational lines.  The goal is to bring the whole community together to focus on our relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.  Our church has been asked to serve as the host church for this community event.  Pray that the Lord will be at work in a powerful way.

 

HEALING HEART

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

Thursday, July 20, Church Library, 7:00 pm

Come experience God’s love in a healing process by meeting, sharing & supporting others.  The meetings are held the third Thursday of each month and are open to anyone that has lost a loved one.

 

 

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12

  6:30 pm   Mid-Week Service

  6:30 pm   Faith Finders

THURSDAY, JULY 13

  9:00 am   Michael’s Craft Day  Ages 5-8

  6:00 pm   Adult Choir Rehearsal

  7:00 pm   High School Bible Study – Tinker’s

SUNDAY, JULY 16

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

  6:00 pm   Evening Worship Service

  7:00 pm   Youth SNAC

MONDAY, JULY 17

  7:00 pm   Martha Lewis Mission Group

TUESDAY, JULY 18

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19

  6:30 pm   Mid-Week Service

  6:30 pm   Faith Finders

THURSDAY, JULY 20

  7:00 pm   Healing Heart Grief Support Group

FRIDAY, JULY 21

  1:00 pm   Michael’s Craft Day  Ages 9-12

SATURDAY, JULY 22

  1:00 pm   Bowling K - 5^th Grade

 

MANY, MANY THANKS!

Great appreciation is expressed to Pam Scott, Tommie Jo McAbee, Johnny Skinner and to everyone who helped, brought desserts, and took part in our Annual Church Independence Day Fellowship.  Well over 300 people were served.  A great time was had by all. 

 

CASUAL SUMMER

Memorial Day to Labor Day

Please feel free to dress comfortably.

We want everyone to feel welcome and at ease.

 

PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday Morning * 7:00 am * All are Welcome!

 

THANK YOU!

Dear Church Family & Andrew, Thank you for the Bible and all the support.  Sincerely, Kris Bowie

 

Dear Church Family,   Thank you for the cards, calls, visits, food and most of all your prayers during my recent surgery.  Jack and I feel so blessed to have a loving and caring church family.  We appreciate everything more than you will ever know.  You all are so dear to us.  Please continue to keep us in your prayers.                        In Christian Love,  Ruby Rhodes

 

On behalf of the Morning Mission Group, we wish to thank each of you who gave toiletries to help the Spartanburg Network Ministries.  A total of 206 items was collected!  Your help was much appreciated.  Thank you again, Ginny Suggs

 

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, July 16

Greeters

J Young, C Hembree (f), J McAbee (o) B Howard (p)

                           Counting Team                                  Sound Booth

         R Tipton, P Ouzts, G Cooper, D Bailey              J Young

Nursery

B Westmoreland, J Yarbray, MA Cooper

pm – A Smith

Ushers

K Schlock, S Stribling (f), M Green (o) D Bailey (p)

 pm – B Scott, L Craig

      Welcome Center                      Blood Pressure Screening

                   T & L Morgan                      C Schlock, J Cooper

Children’s Worship

H Elliott, C Fortner, L Craig, M Orias

  

MID-WEEK SERVICE

Each Wednesday  *  6:30 – 7:30 pm