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 7, 2006

                  Pray for the

        Church Mission Trip

                   June 10 - 17

           Lenoir City, Tennessee

       Kristina Austin                  Brad Lanford                    Randy Rhodes

       Kris Bowie                        Carol Anne McAbee         Bill Scott

       Tony Brown                      Joseph McAbee                Bobby Scott

       Samantha Conyers            Mary Ruth McAbee         Andrew Shull

       Courtney Craig                 Richard McAbee              Amanda Smith

       Daniel Craig                      Kevin Meadows               Kelly Smith

       Nathan Craig                    Jill Noga                           Morgan Smith

       Paul Dobbins                     Matthew Orias                 John Michael Soza

       Mindy Fortner                   Zane Orias                       Megan Sumner

       Adam Hix                          Alison Patton                    James Talanges

       Emma Hughes                   Hunter Patton                  Josh Turner

       Hannah Kelly                    Keith Reynolds                 Lee Turner

       Lillie Kelly                         Linda Rhodes                  Austin Weathers

Cards of Encouragement may be sent to:

World Changers; Lenoir City High School, First Baptist Woodruff,

1485 Old Highway 95; Lenoir City, TN  37771

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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

DANIEL: FAITH REFUSES TO COMPROMISE

Daniel 6

Morning Worship Service

VISION RESTORED

Steve Ramey, Preaching

Evening Worship Service

SEEING CLEARLY

Steve Ramey, Preaching

WELCOME NEW MEMBER!

Randy Carpenter

1590 Hwy 92

Enoree, SC 29335

Deacon: Mike Elliott

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and prayerful support to

The Family of Grace Lanford.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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

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

Sarah Weiss, 6-13  Lindsey Craig, 6-17

Jean Bonds, 6-14 Robert Ward, 6-17

Jerald Ray Craig, 6-14

40 DAYS OF COMMUNITY

September 24 – November 11, 2006

Back in 2004, our church family was blessed as we participated in 40 Days of Purpose. This fall we will take the next step. 40 Days of Community focuses on how we can help one another. The devotionals, Bible studies, Scripture memory, & worship services will respond to the question, “What on earth are we here for?” Please be praying that the Lord will work in a powerful way.

Everyone will need a copy of the 40 Days of Community Workbook: Better Together. The workbook includes 40 Days of Devotions, 40 Days of Journaling, and the Small Group Study Guide. These 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 workbooks for youth and children will be provided. We can also order copies of The Purpose Driven Life, (The devotional guide for 40 Days of Purpose), at a cost of $7.00. You may want to consider using it in your devotions this summer as we prepare for what God will do this fall.

MID-WEEK SERVICE

Join us for Bible study each Wednesday at 6:30 pm!

OUR GIVING PATTERN IN 2006

Month Budget Needs Budget Offerings Percentage

January $ 37,775.00 $ 34,914.24 92.4%

February $ 30,220.00 $ 30,791.75 101.9%

March $ 30,220.00 $ 33,369.38 110.4%

April $ 37,775.00 $ 37,315.36 98.8%

May $ 30,220.00 $ 27,879.60 92.3%

Total $ 166,210.00 $ 164,270.33 98.8%

We give thanks for the way God is at work!

Your continued faithfulness is needed

and greatly appreciated!

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

For the Paving of the Church Parking Lots

Given to date: $29,392.25

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

In Honor of Hattie Pattillo’s 95^th Birthday

Hazel McPhaul

Brandon P Gall

Jim & Elaine Jones

In Memory of Gerald Gregory

Rebecca Lanford

In Memory of Kathryn Hunt

Rebecca Lanford

Over & Above Offering

In Honor of Telewene Stephens

Gleaners Sunday School Class

In Honor of Kate Hames

Leo & Barbara Alley

In Memory of Jake Hames

Mike & Elizabeth Tidwell

Leo & Barbara Alley

In Memory of Gerald Gregory

Edith McIntyre

Anne Williams

Gleaners Sunday School Class

In Memory of Grace Lanford

Walter & Linda Garrett

TITHES, OFFERINGS AND S. S. ATTENDANCE

Preschool 8

Children 23

Youth 20

Adults 113

Total Attendance 164

BUDGET June 4 Year to Date

Needs $ 7,555.00 $ 173,765.00

Offering $ 9,700.45 $ 173,970.81

Over/(Under) $ 2,145.45 $ 205.81

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Over and Above Offering $ 460.00

Designated Offerings $ 355.00

Total Designated $ 815.00

TOTAL $ 10,515.45

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 2006-2009 ministry term. Forms will be available Sunday and will be accepted until July 9.

Spartanburg County Baptist Network’s

EVELYN HENDERSON OFFERING

During May & June, our Network will be receiving a special offering to provide honorariums to summer missionaries, pay expenses from the On Mission Celebration, & to strengthen our Network’s ability to meet regular ministry needs. Please consider what you can do to help with mission work here in our county.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Artic Edge: Where Adventure Meets Courage

June 26 – 30 * 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

We are preparing for an incredible week!

Parents: Please call the church office if your child will need transportation to or from the day care centers.

Cookies and Kool-Aid: Please bring these by the church office if you would like to help contribute. Thanks!

JUNE CLEAN UP PROJECT

The Morning Mission Group, along with the Spartanburg Baptist Network, is sponsoring a collection project. The following items will be used for local ministries and for the Fair Ministry: bars of soap, shampoo, conditioner, shaving cream, razors, brushes, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, wash clothes, towels and band-aids. Collection boxes will be in the foyers through June 25.

CASUAL SUMMER

Memorial Day to Labor Day

Casual Summer continues. Please feel free to dress comfortably. We want everyone to feel welcome and at ease.

SUMMER BIBLE STUDIES

Middle School Bible Study

Tuesday, June 6 * 7:00 pm

Location: Lottie Caldwell’s house

Bring your swimsuit and towel!

High School Bible Study

Thursday, June 8 * 7:00 pm

Location: Andrew Shull’s house

Bring money for Bruster’s!

PRAYER MEETING

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

FATHER’S DAY RECOGNITIONS

The Acteens will be sponsoring a special booklet of honorariums & memorials for Father’s Day Sunday. Each listing, In Honor of or In Memory of your loved one, will be $1.00. Funds will be used to help our Acteens attend the National Acteens Convention in Kansas City, Missouri, July 10-13, 2007. Sign up through your Sunday School class or through the church office on or before June 11.

JUNE ADULT CHOIR REHEARSAL

Thursday, June 15 * 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!

Be praying now for the

WOODRUFF COMMUNITY REVIVAL

September 17 – 21, 2006 * First Baptist Church

THANK YOU!

Dear Sunday School Class and Church, Thank you so much for the cards and prayers during my recent surgery. Having such a loving church family is a true blessing. Andrew’s visits meant so much. You all truly show Christ. Sincerely,

Frances Owensby

Dear First Baptist, Thank you so much for allowing me to participate in the service Sunday. It meant so much to me that you wanted to include me. Also, thank you for the beautiful Bible, one I will keep with me always. Again thank you so much and God bless! Miranda Brown

Dear Church Family, Thank you for the Bible, your love and your support shown to me through all the years. I have learned God’s word through mission friends, royal ambassadors, and youth activities. Now, as I enter college please continue to pray for me. I plan to attend USC-Columbia this fall. In Christ’s love, Daniel Allen Craig

Dear Andrew, Mrs. Kelly, and Church Friends, Thank you for setting up a graduation ceremony for us and for taking the time to honor our accomplishments. I am sure that all of you were as excited as we were for graduating. I also thank you all for the lunch and for going through the trouble to prepare it for us. And thank you for the engraved Bible. My dad is even filling out the family tree. Love, John Michael Soza

Thank you Church Family for the Bible and the lunch after the graduation service. Thanks to the Smith’s for a wonderful breakfast. With Love, David Babson

Dear First Baptist Church Family, Thank you for all the kindness you have shown to our mother, Grace Lanford. She loved her church. The cards, visits, gifts and prayers were very much appreciated and she looked forward to the visits from the Friendship Sunday School Class and the Care Visit Groups. Also, thank you to all the ladies who prepared the delicious meal. It was truly a godsend to our family. Sincerely, The Family of Grace Lanford

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7

6:30 pm Mid Week Service, FaithFinders

THURSDAY, JUNE 8

8:00 am Aerobic

10:00 am Help for Caregivers

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

FRIDAY, JUNE 9

8:00 am Aerobics

2:00 pm GA’s Return from Camp LaVida

SATURDAY, JUNE 10

8:00 am World Changers Depart for Lenoir City, TN

2:00 pm Laura Brown – Lee Cox Wedding

SUNDAY, JUNE 11

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

6:00 pm Evening Worship Service

7:00 pm Youth SNAC

MONDAY, JUNE 12

10:00 am Morning Mission Group

TUESDAY, JUNE 13

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

8:00 am Aerobics

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14

6:30 pm Mid Week Service, FaithFinders

THURSDAY, JUNE 15

8:00 am Aerobic

6:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal

  7:00 pm   Healing Heart Support Group

FRIDAY, JUNE 16

8:00 am Aerobics

6:00 pm Pajama Party & Movie Night (Children &

                   Preschool)

SATURDAY, JUNE 17

8:00 pm World Changers return from Lenoir City, TN

FAITH FINDERS

For Age 3 to 5^th Grade * Beginning June 7

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

There will be games, crafts and discipleship! Please call the church office if you are interested in helping.

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.

PROMISE KEEPERS

July 28-29 * Atlanta, GA

Join with us for a great weekend men’s conference. Registration is $89.00. Contact the church office if you would like to go with the group from our church.

SANCTUARY FLOWERS

June 25; July 23, 30; and August 13, 20 are open dates on our Flower Calendar. If you would like to place flowers in the sanctuary for our Sunday Services please contact the church office.

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 11

Greeters

J Fortner, L Turner (f), L Harrill (o), M Elliott (p)

Counting Team Sound Booth

Z Orias, H & J Woodfin S Scott

Nursery

L Burdette, R Smith pm – P Scott

Ushers

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

pm –K Smith, M Orias

Welcome Center Blood Pressure Screening

J Granger, J Harrill J Howard, L Turner

Children’s Worship

W Lawson, B Scott, H Orias, M Orias

PAJAMA PARTY

Friday, June 16 * 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Children ages 3 – 5^th grade are invited to wear your pj’s and bring your pillows for a movie night at the church, complete with popcorn and drinks, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. There is no charge.