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 19, 2006

 

    

May the grace of the

Lord Jesus Christ,

And the love of

God,

And the fellowship of the

Holy Spirit

be with you all!

2 Corinthians 13:14

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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 REMAIN LOYAL TO GOD

Ex. 15:22-26; 16:2-4, 31-35

Morning Worship Service

ADORATION

2 Corinthians 13:14

Evening Worship Service

GOD IS ALL

Psalm 139

 

 

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Sam and Anne Rogers

1490 Rocky Ridge Road

Enoree, SC  29335-2523

Deacon:  Mike Elliott

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                         Walter Garrett, 7-24            Jane Hix, 7-28

                         Lewis Leake, Jr, 7-24          Jake Brown, 7-28

                         Ellie Knoke, 7-25                 Patti Mitchell, 7-29

                         Jordan Garner, 7-27       

 

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.

 

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.

 

BOOKBAGS NEEDED

The Martha Lewis Mission Group is collecting book bags 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.

 

 

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.    The guides include 40 Days of Devotions, 40 Days of Journaling, and the Small Group/Sunday School Lessons.  Different guides for youth and children will be provided.

We also have copies of The Purpose Driven Life, that can be purchased at a cost of $7.00.  Consider using it in your devotions this summer as we prepare for what God will do this fall.

 

PRAYER MEETING

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

 

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

For the Paving of the Church Parking Lots

Fund Balance:   $28,822.64

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

In Memory of Lucile Cook

Doris Anderson

Over & Above Offering

In Memory of Gerald Gregory

Bobby & Mary Dell Scott

 

                       ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING

                                              SUNDAY SCHOOL

                                                        July 16

Preschool                                                 6

Children                                                 24

Youth                                                     26

Ext SS                                                      5

Adults                                                  110

Total Attendance                                 171

BUDGET                            July 16          Year to Date

  Needs                           $   7,555.00           $219,095.00

  Offering                       $   4,851.84           $213,792.33

  Over/(Under)             ($   2,703.16)         ($    5,302.67)

DESIGNATED FUNDS           

  Over and Above Offering      $   168.50

  Designated Offering               $   970.60

  Total Designated                    $1,139.10

TOTAL                                                                 $ 5,990.94

 

 

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.

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY

Tuesday, July 25 * 7:00 pm

(rising 6th – 8th graders)

At the home of

Zane, Lauren, Matthew & Hannah Orias

104 Oakwood Drive

 

HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY

Thursday, July 27 * 7:00 pm

(rising 9th – 12th graders)

At the home of Betty Rhodes & David Babson

227 Eastbrook Drive

 

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.

 

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. 

 

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 would like to volunteer to help provide childcare for the meetings, please contact Susan or the church office.

 

PROMISE KEEPERS CONFERENCE

July 28 – 29  *  Atlanta, Georgia

We have 7 men who will be taking part in this powerful conference and there is room for at least 1 more.  Contact the church office if you would like to attend.

FAITH FINDERS

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

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

 

CRAFT DAY

We will travel to Michael’s to take part in the Kids Summer Crafts.  Come and make some great things!

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!

 

POOL PARTY & COOKOUT

Saturday, July 29  *  11:00 am – 1:30 pm

at the home of Mike & Iris Elliott

Children ages K – Grade 5

Preschoolers need a parent to accompany them.

Wear your swimsuit, bring a towel and come enjoy a

fun time in the sun.

 

CHILDREN’S LOCK-IN

Friday, August 4, 7 pm – Saturday, August 5, 9am

Rising 3rd -6th Graders are invited to take part in a night of fun games and activities.  We will travel to Evangel Cathedral and join with the children from their church.  (Heather’s father is the Children’s Minister at Evangel.)  The cost is $5 which will help cover food and supplies.  Please sign up through the church office by Wednesday, August 2.

 

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 & Rev. Bob Smith are the featured program guests.  Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased from Mike Elliott or the church office.

 

 

 

DAY BY DAY

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 - 5th Grade

SUNDAY, JULY 23

  9:00 am   Handbell Practice

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

  6:00 pm   Evening Worship Service

  7:00 pm   Youth SNAC

TUESDAY, JULY 25

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

  7:00 pm   Middle School Bible Study – Orias’

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26

  6:30 pm   Mid-Week Service

  6:30 pm   Faith Finders

THURSDAY, JULY 27

  7:00 pm   High School Bible Study – Rhodes’

FRIDAY, JULY 28

12:30 pm   Promise Keepers depart

SATURDAY, JULY 29

11:00 am   Pool Party & Cook Out    K- 5th Grade

  9:00 pm   Promise Keepers return

 

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.

 

THANK YOU!

Dear Church Family, We would like to thank each of you for the love shown us during our husband’s/father’s illness and death and also my illness and surgery this year.  Your thoughts, prayers, cards and expressions of concern were so encouraging.  I am getting stronger every day and am grateful to God for taking my healing this far.  Please continue to pray for both of us.  We are fortunate to have such a caring church family.  Sincerely, Frances and Thomasene Owensby

 

 

To My Church Family,  Thank you all so much for the cards, calls and prayers during my illness.  They are much appreciated.  Please continue to remember me as you pray.  May God bless each of you.

In Christian Love, Michiko Phillips

 

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 23

Greeters

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

                       Counting Team                                        Sound Booth

        R Tipton, P Ouzts, G Cooper, D Bailey                   S Scott

Nursery

T, M & P Sumner               pm – A Smith, A Tinker

Ushers

L Robertson, L Fowler (f), C Willard (o)

 pm – DJ O’Hara, D Craig

      Welcome Center                      Blood Pressure Screening

                 C Culbreath, A Henson              J Howard, S Culbreath

Children’s Worship

K Smith, A Smith, P Sumner, C Fortner

 

MID-WEEK SERVICE

Each Wednesday  *  6:30 – 7:30 pm

CASUAL SUMMER

Memorial Day to Labor Day

Please feel free to dress comfortably.

We want everyone to feel welcome and at ease.