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 26, 2006

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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 OBEY GOD’S COMMANDMENTS

Exodus 19:4-6; 20:3-17

Morning Worship Service

Parent - Child Dedication Service

HERE BY DESIGN

Psalm 8; Psalm 19:1; Romans 1:20

Evening Fellowship

BLUE GRASS AND ICE CREAM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                    Carolyn Culbreath, 7-30 Rovvie Horsley, 8-1

                    Debra Woodfin, 7-30 Jason Owens, 8-2

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

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

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

                    Jessica Westmoreland, 7-31 Ben Cox, 8-5

                    Gary Chumley, 8-1 Anna Ward, 8-5

FALL FAMILY FUN NIGHT

& BLOOD DRIVE

Wednesday, August 16

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

  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 available in the church office and has been posted to our church web site, www.woodruff1st.org.

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.

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.

PARENT – CHILD

DEDICATION

     SERVICE

   July 30, 2006

Brayden Craig Calhoun

son of

 Steven & Ashlie Calhoun

BLUE GRASS

AND ICE CREAM

Sunday, July 30 * 6:00 pm

Make plans to be here this Sunday evening for a 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.

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: $29,407.64

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Over & Above Offering

In Memory of Sara Smith

In Memory of Jake Hames

Peggy Gilliland

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING

SUNDAY SCHOOL

July 23

Preschool 3

Children 12

Youth 15

Adults 105

Total Attendance 135

BUDGET July 23 Year to Date

Needs $ 7,555.00 $226,650.00

Offering $ 5,928.01 $219,720.34

Over/(Under) ($ 1,626.99) ($ 6,929.66)

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Over and Above Offering $ 585.00

Designated Offering $ 20.00

Total Designated $ 605.00

TOTAL $ 6,533.01

40 DAYS OF COMMUNITY

What on Earth are we here for?

A Church-Wide Spiritual Growth Campaign

Beginning September 24, 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.

The following testimony came from a church as they were going through 40 Days of Community: The experience has been wonderful. At the very beginning of the campaign we had two families who had a falling out the week prior to the campaign. One night about 4 days into the campaign one of the ladies heard a knock on her door. When she opened it one of the ladies she had been at odds with was standing there with tears in her eyes. She said she had been reading her Better Together book and realized she was in need of making things right. About 1/2 hour later another knock came and when she opened the door the second time the other lady was standing there with her book in her hand begging for forgiveness. This past Sunday I saw the 3 ladies praying and caring for each other!

FALL YOUTH RETREAT

September 3 - 4 * McCall RA Camp

Join us for lots of fun as we participate together in challenging activities and Bible studies. We will leave Sunday afternoon and return Monday evening. The cost of $35 includes everything except snacks or souvenirs. Sign up through the church office.

HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY

Thursday, July 27 * 7:00 pm

(rising 9^th – 12^th graders)

At the home of Betty Rhodes & David Babson

227 Eastbrook Drive

MIDWEEK SERVICE

Each Wednesday * 6:30 pm

Join with us as we continue a chapter by chapter

study in 1 Kings.

FAITH FINDERS

Wednesdays, July 26 & August 2 * 6:30 – 7:30 pm

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

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 3^rd - 6^th 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.

PROMISE KEEPERS CONFERENCE

July 28 – 29 * Atlanta, Georgia

Please pray for Skip Scott, D. J. O’Hara, Keith Reynolds, Greg Cooper, Zane Orias, Mike Elliott, James Byrd, and Andrew Shull as they participate with thousands of other men in this time of worship and commitment.

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.

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS

Promotion Sunday – Sunday, August 13

We are getting ready for a great new year in Sunday School! At the conclusion of the Sunday School hour on Sunday, August 6, those who will be promoting will have the opportunity to visit their new class as we prepare for Promotion Sunday – August 13.

HELPING HANDS MINISTRIES

SALAD LUNCHEON

Wednesday, August 9 * 11:30 am till 1:30 pm

The Luncheon will be here at First Baptist. A donation of $6.00 is requested. Tickets may be purchased in advance through Helping Hands or at the door. Funds will be used to help hurting people in our community.

DAY BY DAY

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- 5^th Grade

9:00 pm Promise Keepers return

SUNDAY, JULY 30

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

6:00 pm Evening Fellowship

Bluegrass & Ice Cream

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2

6:30 pm Mid-Week Service

6:30 pm Faith Finders

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4

7:00 pm Children’s Lock In

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5

9:00 am Children’s Lock In Concludes

IT CAME FROM WITHIN

Our Sunday Evening Services in August will feature ideas from God’s word developed in Andy Stanley’s book, It Came From Within. There are monsters in the human heart that we need to confront. Learn to attack guilt with confession; anger with forgiveness; greed with generosity; and jealousy with celebration. Be praying that the Lord will use these services in a powerful way.

EXTENDED SUNDAY SCHOOL

Each month Sunday School Teachers visit in homes, teach the Sunday School lesson and bring materials for Christian Growth to those in our congregation who are not able to attend Sunday School on Sunday mornings. If you or someone you love would like to receive these monthly visits, please call the church office.

WOODRUFF COMMUNITY REVIVAL

Fall for Jesus

September 17 – 21, 2006 * First Baptist Church

Our church has been asked to serve as the host church for this community event. Be praying as we seek to Lift up the Name of Jesus!

THANK YOU!

Thank you for the Bible, Graduation Service as well as all the love and support I have received throughout the years.

Love, Adam Hix

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 30

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

A Henson, S Lloyd pm – CA McAbee, M Sumner

Ushers

J Cannon, T Westmoreland (f), B Lanford (o),

H Woodfin (p) pm – N Craig, M Elliott

pm – DJ O’Hara, D Craig

Welcome Center Blood Pressure Screening

K Brown, V Brown K Fowler, S Clark

Children’s Worship

H Elliott, A Weathers, M Fortner, SA Ramey

CASUAL SUMMER

Memorial Day to Labor Day

Please feel free to dress comfortably.

We want everyone to feel welcome and at ease.