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

                                                            May 14, 2008

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For whoever wants to save his life will lose it,

but whoever loses his life for Me will save it.  Luke 9:24

 

 

 

SURRENDERING YOUR HEART!

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

BE TRUSTWORTHY

1 Samuel 18:1-4; 19:4-7; 20:10-13, 16-17

 

Morning Worship Service

SURRENDERING YOUR HEART

1 Samuel 1-3; Luke 9:24

 

Soup and Sandwich Luncheon

 

Evening Worship Service

MISSIONS AND MUSIC CELEBRATION

 

May Church Conference

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Jeff Holland, 5-18               Lenn Craig, 5-20

Sara Ouzts, 5-19                 Mildred Huckaby, 5-21

Morgan Smith, 5-19           Richie Foster, 5-21

Kay Young, 5-20                 Hattie Pattillo, 5-23

Margie Boyd, 5-20             Amanda Tinker, 5-23

CARE VISITS

This Thursday, May 15  *  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!

 

DO YOU NEED A RIDE?

If you need transportation to the worship services or activities at the church, please call Bob Hix, Linda Rhodes or the church office.

 

PENNIES NEEDED!

The mission groups will be collecting pennies for the 2008 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.  Bring your pennies to your mission group or place them in the jar at the Welcome Center. 

 

 

MAY CHURCH CONFERENCE

Sun., May 18, after the Evening Worship Service

If your group or committee would like to be included in the printed reports, please turn your information in before Wednesday, May 14.

 

 

SOLDIER CARE BOXES

Help encourage our soldiers by bringing items for the Soldier Care Boxes.  A collection box has been placed across from the Welcome Center.  The boxes will be shipped in June.

 

 

MEGA MESSY MANIA

This Wednesday, May 14  *  6:30 pm

RA’s and GA’s are reminded to wear old clothes as they prepare for the festivities.

 

 

MID-WEEK SERVICE

May 14 * 6:30 pm * Psalm 100

 

 

The American Cancer Society’s

RELAY FOR LIFE

This year’s Relay will be June 6-7 at Woodruff Middle School.   Luminary bags may be purchased on Sunday at the Relay table in the back foyer or in the church office.  If everyone in the church bought just 1 luminary bag for the Relay, it would make a fantastic contribution.

 

 

SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCHEON

This Sunday, May 18 * After the Morning Service

Sponsored by the First Baptist Relay for Life Team

Come and enjoy good food and fellowship.  Proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society to be used in the fight against cancer. 

 

 

MISSIONS & MUSIC CELEBRATION

This Sunday, May 18  *  6:00 pm

Join in as we celebrate the great things that God has done in the lives of our children through our school year Wednesday night programs.  Each person is asked to bring a canned good with them for Helping Hands as they come to the service.

 

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

For Sanctuary Heating and Air

Over and Above Fund Balance:  $19,062.33

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

For the Work of the Church

In Honor of Jean Bonds

Nelle Waddell

 

Over & Above Offering

 

In Memory of Vera Chapman

In Memory of Ruby Turner

Dickie & Jane Turner

 

 

In Honor of “Other Mothers” Ethel Godfrey & Ginny Suggs

Austin & Caleb Weathers

 

 

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE      May 11

  Preschool                                                      3

  Children                                                      23

  Youth                                                          27

  Adults                                                        103

  Total Attendance                                      156

BUDGET                                May 11           2008

  Needs                                 $  8,280.00          $157,320.00

  Offering                              $  5,989.50          $143,154.33

Over/(Under)                       ($  2,290.50)       ($ 14,165.67)

DESIGNATED FUNDS                 

  Over and Above Offering             $   216.00

  Evelyn Henderson Offering          $     20.00

  Mother’s Day Offering                 $   269.00

  Designated Offering                      $   251.25

  Total Designated                           $   756.25

TOTAL                                                                $ 6,745.75

 

 

With Love and Appreciation for

THOMASENE OWENSBY

We give thanks to God for Thomasene and for her ministry through music.  She completes her 4th year of service as our church organist this week.  We have been richly blessed through her gifts and abilities.  Pray for Thomasene as she faithfully lives out God’s call in her life through ministry.

 

 

SC SINGING CHURCHMEN

Thursday, May 22 * 6:45 pm * Roebuck Baptist

The South Carolina Singing Churchmen is made up of over 50 Ministers of Music from across the state. The concert will include selections representing many different musical styles.  All are welcome!

 

 

THE CASE FOR A CREATOR

Sunday, May 25  *  6:00 pm

Based on Lee Strobel’s book, The Case for a Creator, the film examines 21st century science in an informative and enjoyable way presenting the complexity and wonder of the galaxies as well as the worlds within a single cell.  Strobel states: “My road to atheism was paved by science… but ironically, so was my later journey to God.”  Join us as we celebrate God’s incredible creation.

 

 

WORLD CHANGERS MEETING

There will be a World Changers Participant & Parent meeting next Sunday, May 25, at 5:00 pm in the Prayer Meeting Room.  All parents & participants need to attend this meeting.  In addition to presenting information about the project, we will be filling out & notarizing medical & insurance forms.  At present, we have 24 youth & adults who have committed to serve in Cherokee, NC, June 14 -21.  Please continue to pray for this mission effort.

 

 

FOUR FOR HIM & FRIENDS

IN CONCERT

Sunday, June 1  * 6:00 pm

We give thanks for the way our quartet leads in worship.  They are preparing to present a concert for our church and community on Sunday night, June 1.  After the concert we will enjoy a “Homemade Ice-Cream Fellowship.”  Four For Him is made up of Bobby Blanton, Mike Elliott, Bob Howard, and John Ward.

 

 

EVELYN HENDERSON OFFERING

At the 25th Anniversary Gala for the Spartanburg County Baptist Network, an offering was received that will be used to help purchase a Disaster Relief Trailer and will assist Hispanic Summer Missions.  If you were unable to attend and would like to contribute simply write ‘Evelyn Henderson’ on the envelope.  Each person that is able is asked to consider contributing $25.00 in honor of the Network’s 25th Anniversary.

 

 

End of the School Year Celebration

FAMILY FUN NIGHT!

Wednesday, May 28  *  5:00 – 7:30 pm

Join with us for this great family event!  Parents need to be here to enjoy the festivities and to supervise their children.  All are welcome!  This year’s event features:  A Whirlybird Ride, Joust, Giant Slide, Baseball Game, Corn Dogs, Chips, Sweets, and Drinks. 

 

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

 

Age 3 – Grade 5  *  June 9 - 13  *  9:00 am – 12:00 pm

We are confident that God will use this week in a powerful way in the lives our children

& the children of this community. 

Teachers and helpers are needed!

Please consider investing yourself

in this life-changing ministry!

 

 

50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Sunday, June 8  *  2:00 – 4:00 pm

Together they have found a friendship, raised a family, and built a beautiful marriage.  You are most warmly invited by the children of Tommy & JoAnne Westmoreland to participate in the joyous celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary.  A drop-in will be held in their honor at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

 

THANKS!

My thanks and appreciation to Hannah, Emma, Colt, Curtis and Ray for the great job you did trimming my shrubbery and cleaning up.  Thank you again.  Frances Grant

 

Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for all your kindness since my accident!  The cards, the prayers, calls, the visits and most of all your concern has meant so much.  You truly have been the church in my life.  All the visits were so nice and appreciated.  Thank you and please continue to pray for me. 

                             Blessings in His name, Frances Owensby

 

Dear FBC Family, Thank you for allowing me to be away last Sunday to be part of the 175 Year Anniversary at FBC, Laurens.  I count it an honor to have been invited & the time spent with so many who have meant so much to me in ministry and fellowship was a real joy. 

                                        Thank you, Thomasene Owensby

 

We would like to thank everyone for their support of our carwash and hot dog sale.  It was a fun day of Christian fellowship and support for Relay for Life.  We raised over $750 and once again our youth did an awesome job.  Thanks to everyone.  The Relay for Life Team

 

 

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

 

 

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GOD & COUNTRY & FAMILY

Lottie T. Caldwell Solo Exhibition

May 20 – 26  *  Woodruff Library

The opening reception will be

Thursday, May 22 * 6:00 – 8:00 pm

 

 

CHURCH PLANTING IN MOSCOW

Earlier this year, Brad Stamey, a church planter in Moscow, was scheduled to be with us but was unable to make the trip because of an injury.  His visit has been re-scheduled for Sunday morning, June 8.  Brad and his wife, Lori, have three children and are on stateside assignment in NC.  They have served for the past 10 years as missionaries in Moscow and will be returning to Moscow in August.  Brad and Lori are friends of our pastor from when they studied together at Southern Seminary and were featured in the Week of Prayer material this past December.

 

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14

Life Walk – Esther 5-7

  5:15 pm   Fellowship Supper

  5:40 pm   Preschool & Children’s Choirs, Youth Lighthouse

  6:30 pm   Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers

                  Adult Choir, Mid-Week Service  - Psalm 100

  7:40 pm   Outreach Planning Meeting

THURSDAY, MAY 15

Life Walk – Esther 8-10

  8:30 am   Care Visits

  7:00 pm   Healing Heart Grief Support Group

FRIDAY, MAY 16

Life Walk – Job 1-3

SATURDAY, MAY 17

Life Walk – Job 4-7

SUNDAY, MAY 18

  9:00 am   Handbell Practice

  9:45 am   Bible Study for All Ages

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

12:00 pm   Soup and Sandwich Luncheon

  4:30 pm   Diaconate Meeting

  6:00 pm   Missions & Music Celebration Service 

  7:00 pm   May Church Conference

MONDAY, MAY 19

Life Walk –Job 8-10

10:00 am   Morning Mission Group

  7:00 pm   Martha Lewis Mission Group

TUESDAY, MAY 20

Life Walk –Job 11-14

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21

Life Walk –Job 15-17

  5:15 pm   Fellowship Supper

  5:40 pm   Preschool & Children’s Choirs, Youth Lighthouse

  6:30 pm   Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers

                 Adult Choir, Mid-Week Service

THURSDAY, MAY 22

Life Walk – Job 18-19

FRIDAY, MAY 23

Life Walk – Job 20-21

SATURDAY, MAY 24

Life Walk –Job 22-24

 

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, May 18

Greeters:  Z Orias, J Young (f), R Tipton (o), R Skinner (p)

Counting Team:  M Elliott, K Murphy, G Cooper

Sound Booth:  Z Orias

Nursery:   R Horsley, S Lloyd     pm – L Burdette, J Brown

Welcome Center:   R & K Smith   

B P Screening: - S Culbreath

Ushers:  T Westmoreland, H Woodfin (f),

C Simpkins, Jr (o), R Rhodes (p)

pm – R Rhodes, J Skinner

Children’s Worship:    L Orias, C Reynolds, P Sumner

Outreach Notes – G Hix 

Outreach Packets – T Owensby

Outreach Calls –K Skinner

Outreach Visits – F Garrett & B Cudd

 

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, May 14

Hamburgers, Chips, Cookies, Tea    Cost:  $1.50