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

June 6, 2007

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Monday - Friday  *  June 11 - 15, 2007

 9:00 am - 12:00 pm  *  Age 3 - Grade 5

Get ready for an incredible week!

Help us reach children in your neighborhood and in your family!

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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

PRACTICE OBEDIENCE DILIGENTLY

Deuteronomy 4

Morning Service

Celebration of Baptism

GET IN THE GAME!

Hebrews 12:1-2

Evening Service

PARKING LOT DEDICATION SERVICE

Followed by a Church-Wide Ice Cream Social

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

    Glenn Cox, 6-10 Jean Bonds, 6-14

Ty Meadows, 6-10      Jerald Ray Craig, 6-14

    Bob Howard, 6-11 Richard Turner, 6-15

    Loretta Burdette, 6-13 Jason Foster, 6-15

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 will be accepted until July 8.

From the First Baptist Church By-Laws:

To be eligible for election to the office of deacon, a person must: (1) be a member of this church; and (2) have been a member of this church for a minimum of one year prior to election; and (3) be twenty one years of age or older; and (4) not be a paid staff member; and (5) not have served as an active deacon for the past twelve months. The duties & qualifications of the deacons shall be those prescribed by the New Testament in Acts 6:1-8 & 1 Timothy 3:8-13.

· They shall constitute an advisory council in all matters

relating to the business affairs of this church and

· Shall assist the pastor in the discharge of his pastoral

duties.

· They shall receive reports from the various officers

            and departments of the church, carefully considering

        such reports, making such recommendations and

    suggestions, as they may deem judicious and for the

best interest of the church.

· They shall be specifically charged with the

 administering of the Lord's Supper,

· With keeping the membership enlisted in the full

 program of the church, and

·    With promoting peace, harmony and the spirit of

cooperation among the membership.

·     They shall furthermore serve as a committee of

     discipline, exercising a special watch-care over the

  members of the church, and

· Under the leadership of the pastor, make special effort

  to maintain spiritual harmony and righteous living

among the membership of this church.

Following the Lord In Believer’s Baptism

Samantha Elizabeth Conyers

Phillip Kyle Trammell

June 10, 2007

CARE VISITS

This Thursday, June 7 * 8:30 am

Join with us as we visit our Care Residents that are in facilities across the upstate. We will eat lunch together between visits. All are welcome!

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Over & Above Offering

In Memory of Lois Sumner

Bogie & Liz Mason

In Memory of Dot Walker

Carolyn Culbreath

In Memory of Oliver Gilliland

Bobby & Carla Blanton

In Memory of Elberta Adams, Leona Williams, Vera Chapman, Willie Mae Roper, Crystal Taylor,

Jane Gamm & Alton Skinner

Virginia McTeer

Lottie Moon Offering In Memory of Oliver Gilliland

Evans & JoAnn Wilkie

Perry & Sara Ouzts

Bob & Gail Hix

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING:

Sunday School Attendance for June 3

Preschool 6

Children 22

Youth 15

Adults 107

Total Attendance 150

BUDGET June 3 2007

Needs $ 7,969.00 $ 175,318.00

Offering $ 9,403.30 $ 168,492.37

Over/(Under) $ 1,434.30 ($ 6,825.63)

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Over and Above Offering $ 700.00

Lottie Moon Offering $ 85.00

Relay for Life $ 724.03

Designated Offerings $ 35.00

Total Designated $1,544.03

TOTAL $ 10,947.33

Monday, June 11

Join the Team!

The Story of Joseph & Mary

(Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:18-25)

Tuesday, June 12

Play Your Position!

John the Baptist focused on Jesus!

(John 1:6-9, 29-34; Mark 1:2-6;

Luke 3:3-18)

Wednesday, June 13

Get in the Game!

Jesus Followed God’s Plan

(Matthew 26:36-50; 27; 28:1-10)

Thursday, June 11

Take It to the Next Level

Early Believers Took Action

(Acts 1:13-14; 2)

Friday, June 12

Recruit New Teammates!

Priscilla and Aquila Told about Jesus

(Acts 18; 1 Corinthians 16:19)

Pray that God will be at work

in an awesome and incredible way

in the lives of our VBS Children!

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

“I believe something extra-ordinary is possible!”

As the Parking Lot Project nears completion, we are beginning to be billed for different portions of the work. The estimated cost of the project is $254,661.54. We have received $126,130.05 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!

HOT DAYS AND COOL BOOKS!

Come and join the fun! From June 10 to September 1, the Church Library is sponsoring a “Read-a-Thon.” Children, Youth, and Adults will be awarded separately. Rules and forms are available in the church office and in the library.

RELAY FOR LIFE

Friday, June 8 * 7:00 pm – Saturday, June 9 * 7:00 am

Everyone is invited to come out and join the festivities as we work together in the fight against cancer. Look for the First Baptist Tent.

LUMINARY BAGS

Luminary bags placed In Honor or In Memory will line the Middle School Track during the Relay for Life. Luminaries may be purchased in the church office. If everyone in the church bought just 1 luminary bag for the Relay, it would make a fantastic contribution.

COOKIES AND KOOL-AID

Cookies, Sugar & Kool-Aid are needed for Vacation Bible School! If you can help, please bring these items to the church office. Thanks!

You are cordially invited to the

PARKING LOT DEDICATION SERVICE

This Sunday, June 10 * 6:00 pm

In the New Parking Lot

Followed by a Church-Wide Ice Cream Social

Helping Hand Ministries

CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

Thursday, June 21 * Three Pines Country Club

Registration forms are available in the church office.

HELP IN THE CHURCH LIBRARY

There will be a meeting for everyone who would like to help out on Sunday afternoon, June 10 at 5:00 pm in the Church Library. Volunteers are needed!

CASUAL SUMMER

Memorial Day to Labor Day

Casual Summer has begun. Please feel free to dress comfortably. Invite friends to come with you.

KIDNEY TRANSPLANT

The Robert L. Briggs Kidney Fund has been established at Arthur State Bank. He will need to raise $3,200.00 before he can be placed on the active list. Contact Kathy Soza for more information.

MID-WEEK SERVICE

This Wednesday, June 6 * 6:30 pm All are welcome!

Join with us as we study The Book of Job.

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, June 10

Greeters

S Scott, L Turner (f), L Harrill (o), P Elliott (p)

Counting Team Sound Booth

R Rhodes, H & J Woodfin J Young

Nursery

J Stone, J Foster

Ushers

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

Welcome Center Blood Pressure Screening

J Granger, J Harrill J Howard

Children’s Worship

K Smith, A Weathers, M Orias

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6

6:30 pm Mid-Week Service

FRIDAY, JUNE 8

7:00 pm Relay for Life Begins – Woodruff Middle School

SATURDAY, JUNE 9

7:00 am Relay for Life Ends

SUNDAY, JUNE 10

9:00 am Handbell Practice

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

4:30 pm Polity Committee

5:00 pm Library Volunteers

6:00 pm Parking Lot Dedication and Ice Cream Fellowship

MONDAY, JUNE 11

9:00 am Vacation Bible School

TUESDAY, JUNE 12

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

9:00 am Vacation Bible School

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13

9:00 am Vacation Bible School

6:30 pm Mid-Week Service

THURSDAY, JUNE 14

9:00 am Vacation Bible School

6:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal

FRIDAY, JUNE 15

9:00 am Vacation Bible School

THANK YOU!

Church Body, I would like to say a heartfelt thank you for all that the members of this church have done for me over the last 18 years. The abundant love and kindness which everyone has always shown me has truly touched my life. The graduation service meant so much to me and I will always cherish the engraved Bible. The breakfast and lunch meals were delicious and I thank everyone who supported and helped with these events. Thank you most of all for your support and prayers and I hope that you will continue to pray for me as I begin a new chapter in my life. With Love,

Carol Anne McAbee

Dear Church Family, Thank you for the graduation service and the Bible. Also, thank you for the prayers and support through my college years. Please continue to pray for me as I am working at my new job. In Christ’s love,

Courtney Robertson

Rev. Shull, Please thank all of your members who came out to donate blood last Wednesday. 28 people came out. That was a very good turn out. The blood bank appreciates the church families helping to keep our hospitals supplied with blood.

Sincerely, Sharon Adams

JUNE ADULT CHOIR REHEARSAL

Thursday, June 14 * 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Come and join the Adult Choir! Rehearsals in the summer will be held monthly. Enjoy great fellowship, refreshments and singing. All are welcome!