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 28 - July 11, 2006

 

Join with your family of faith

as we celebrate our nation's independence

Sunday, July 2!

 

A Church-Wide BBQ Lunch will follow the service!

 

If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

 

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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!

JULY 2

Sunday School

I WILL TURN TO GOD FOR HELP

Exodus 1:5-14; 2:23-25

Independence Celebration

A PRAYER FOR AMERICA

2 Chronicles 7:14

Church –Wide Barbeque Luncheon

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JULY 9

Sunday School

I WILL TRUST IN GOD’S PURPOSE AND POWER

Exodus 3:4-8a, 19-21; 4:10-12, 27-31

Morning Worship Service

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

REFRESHMENT!

Acts 3:19

Evening Worship Service

MAKING LEMONADE!

Philippians 4:4-8; 2:14

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

     Mary Ann Cooper, 7-1         Amy Simpkins, 7-8

     Judy Davidson, 7-5               Nelle Waddell, 7-11

     John Cannon, 7-5                 Barbara Holland, 7-12

     Jennifer Davis, 7-6               Terry Davis, 7-13

     Sharon Taylor, 7-6               Mary Wall, 7-14

     Angie Watson, 7-8                Katie Morgan, 7-14

     JoAnne Westmoreland, 7-8

 

THE ENCOURAGER

We will not mail out a newsletter next week.

The next edition will be for July 12.

 

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.

 

HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES

Kathy Skinner is working on a display for this Sunday honoring those who have served or who are serving in our armed forces.  If you or a loved one has served, please contact Kathy or the church office so that each name can be included.

 

SKINNER’S BBQ

CHICKEN & PORK

Sunday, July 2  *  12:00 pm

Join us for Skinner’s BBQ Chicken and Pork accompanied by baked beans, slaw, rolls, tea, lemonade and assorted desserts as we celebrate our nation’s independence.  The cost will be $6.00 per plate.  We will also offer a hot dog plate with chips & drink for $2.00.  Tickets may be purchased in advance through the church office or at the luncheon this Sunday.  Come and enjoy!

 

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!

 

CASUAL SUMMER

Memorial Day to Labor Day

Please feel free to dress comfortably.

We want everyone to feel welcome and at ease.

 

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.

 

WORLD HUNGER OFFERING

Given to Date:  $737.55

 

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

For the Paving of the Church Parking Lots

Fund Balance:   $27,739.90

 

Artic Edge:  Where Adventure Meets Courage

Continue to pray for Vacation Bible School!

We give thanks for each one who has had a part in making it a great week!

 

2006 VBS Faculty:

 Nursery

Candace Green

Megan Sumner

Carol Anne McAbee

 

Age 2 -3

Susan Cooper

Carla Blanton

Heather  Hatfield

 

Age 4

Steve Ramey

Beth Ramey

Rebecca Lanford

Mary Catherine Ramey

Caleb Weathers

Austin Weathers

 

Age 5

Lauren Orias

Amy Sutton

Hannah Orias

Sara Hix

 

1^st & 2^nd Grade

Pam Scott

Jo Anne Westmoreland

Bobby Scott

Sarah Ashley Ramey

Chelsea Reynolds

Sandra Siatkowski

 

3^rd & 4^th Grade

Kris Simpkins

Amy Simpkins

Matthew Orias

 

5^th Grade

Lynne Morgan

Tammy Sumner

Katie Morgan

Paige Sumner

Heather Robertson

 

Music

Marcia Ward

Matthew Orias

 

Recreation

Heather Elliott

 

Kitchen Helpers

Jo Granger

Lucy McMahan

Gail Nash

Gail Hix

Anne Williams

 

Transportation

Bob Hix

Kelly Smith

Ashley Smith

 

Photographers

Brad Lanford

Ryan Morgan

Morgan Smith

 

Registrars

Kelly Smith

Ashley Smith

Lottie Caldwell

 

Artists

Lottie Caldwell

Scott Hix

Mary Catherine Ramey

Halee Caldwell

Randa Wilson

 

Worship Leaders

Andrew Shull

Marcia Ward

 

Multimedia

Matthew Orias

Bobby Scott

 

Office Manager

Sara Mudge

 

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DEACON NOMINATIONS

Each member has the opportunity to nominate up to 4 people to serve for the 2006-2009 ministry term.  Forms are available in the church office and are due by next Sunday, July 9.

 

FAITH FINDERS

Wednesday, July 5 * 6:30 – 7:30 pm * K – Grade 5

Come and join in the fun!

Faith Finders will not meet during VBS.

 

SUMMER BIBLE STUDIES

Middle School:  Tuesday, July 11 * 7:00 pm

At the home of Steve, Beth, Sarah Ashley,

Mary Catherine, Whitt, and Charlie Ramey

High School:  Thursday, July 13 * 7:00 pm

At the home of Amanda Tinker

 

JULY BIBLE BONANZA

The Morning Mission Group is collecting new & used Bibles and children’s Bibles.  Collection boxes will be in the foyers through July 30.

 

CHUCK E. CHEESE

Saturday, July 8 * 5:30 – 8:00 pm * K -– 5^th Grade

$6.00 buys each child 2 pieces of pizza,

a drink and 20 game tokens.   Bring a Friend!

 

CRAFT DAYS

We will travel to Michaels 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!

 

MEN’S MINISTRY SUPPER

Monday, July 10 * 6:30 pm

Join us for great food, fellowship and entertainment.

We will watch Comedian Brad Stine on the big screen.

Call the church office if you would be able to attend.

 

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28

  9:00 am    Vacation Bible School

  6:30 pm    Mid Week Service

THURSDAY, JUNE 29

  9:00 am    Vacation Bible School

FRIDAY, JUNE 30

  9:00 am    Vacation Bible School

SUNDAY, JULY 2

  9:00 am   Handbell Practice

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Worship Service

12:00 pm   BBQ Lunch

MONDAY, JULY 3

OFFICE CLOSED

TUESDAY, JULY 4

OFFICE CLOSED – HAPPY 4^TH OF JULY

WEDNESDAY, JULY 5

  6:30 pm    Mid Week Service

  6:30 pm    Faith Finders

SATURDAY, JULY 8

  5:30 pm   Chuck E Cheese Trip – Kindergarten – 5^th grade

SUNDAY, JULY 9

  9:00 am   Handbell Practice

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

  5:00 pm   Deacon’s Meeting

  6:00 pm   Evening Service

  7:00 pm   Church Conference followed by SNAC

MONDAY, JULY 10

  6:30 pm   Men’s Ministry Supper

TUESDAY, JULY 11

  7:00 pm   Middle School Bible Study – Ramey’s

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12

  6:30 pm    Mid Week Service

  6:30 pm    Faith Finders

 

40 DAYS OF COMMUNITY

September 24 – November 11, 2006

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.

 

JULY CHURCH CONFERENCE

Sunday, July 9 after the Evening Service

 

OUR CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED

Monday & Tuesday, July 3 & 4

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

 

THANK YOU!

I just wanted to say thanks again for the donation to the Clothes Closet.  There are a few supplies that we need and the donation helps.  Thanks for your support.    Diane Lamb, Woodruff Community Clothes Closet.