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 16, 2007

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To the Class of 2007!

 

"For I know the plans I have for you, " declares the Lord,

"plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future/"  

                                                                                                                             Jeremiah 29:11

 

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

CONFRONT IN LOVE

Matthew 18:15-17; Galatians 5:13-15; 6:1-5

Morning Service

Graduate Recognition Day

THE GOD WHO GOES BEFORE

Regardless of where we go or what we attempt

to accomplish in life – God goes before.

Exodus 13:21-22

Evening Service

COMMON DESTINY

in Concert

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

      Kay Young, 5-20               Mildred Huckaby, 5-21

      Margie Boyd, 5-20            Hattie Pattillo, 5-23

      Lenn Craig, 5-20               Amanda Tinker, 5-23

      Richie Foster, 5-21            Brayden Calhoun, 5-25

 

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and heartfelt prayers to

 

Barbara Casey and Family in the death of her mother, Mary Lawson;

 

Dean McAlister and Family in the death of his wife,

June Taylor McAlister.

 

PARKING LOT CONSTRUCTION

We are beginning the final stages of the project that include:  painting, light installation, clean up and grass planting.  We will still need to stay off of the asphalt for a little while longer so that it can cure well.  (We want it to last a long time.)  We encourage anyone who is able to do so to park at the High School this Sunday so that our front parking spaces will be left for visitors, the elderly and the handicapped.  We are tentatively planning to have a Dedication Service for the parking lot on Sunday, May 27.  Please continue to pray for everyone who is involved in this project.

 

LAST REGULAR WEDNESDAY

This Wednesday, May 16, is our last Wednesday night of the school year program.  Join us on May 23 for Family Fun Night. 

 

MARTHA LEWIS MISSION GROUP

The group’s meeting at Montrose Manor that was scheduled for this Monday will be rescheduled later in the summer.

 

TUESDAY MORNING PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday, 7:00 – 7:30 am * All are welcome!

 

 

COMMON DESTINY

This Sunday, May 20 * 6:00 pm * First Baptist Church

We look forward to Brad, Kerie, Josh and Jay being with us to lead in worship.  Common Destiny takes their name from Ecclesiastes 9:12.  Based in Woodruff, they have been a tremendous blessing through their ministry in music.  Their latest CD, Moving Forward, is a collection of modern hymns, praise and worship.  Invite friends to come with you.  A love offering will be received. Their website is www.commondestiny.com

 

HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS

All of our High School Juniors are invited to serve as marshals for the Graduate Recognition Service.  Please meet in the sanctuary at 9:35 am this Sunday.

 

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

“I believe something extra-ordinary is possible!”

Project #5 – Back Parking Lot Construction

Estimated Cost:  $ 254,661.75

Fund Balance:   $ 115,360.75

 

OVER AND ABOVE GIFT

Our church has received a gift of stocks for the parking lot project that has been sold for $32,772.26.  We give thanks for this generous gift and pray that the Lord will use it for His honor and glory.

 

EVELYN HENDERSON OFFERING

During the month of May, the Spartanburg County Baptist Network is collecting an offering for missions here in Spartanburg County.  This year’s offering will be used to help the Shepherd’s Door Community Center and Hispanic Summer Missions.  Special offering envelopes are available in the foyers and in the church office.

 

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING:

Sunday School Attendance for May 13

Preschool                                   5

Children                                   23

Youth                                       13

Adults                                     106

Total Attendance                   147

BUDGET                     May 13                     2007

  Needs                     $   7,969.00            $ 151,411.00

  Offering                 $   7,999.91             $ 146,321.81

 Over/(Under)          $        30.91            ($    5,089.19)

DESIGNATED FUNDS                 

  Over and Above Offering     $  2,504.47

  Evelyn Henderson Offering  $       50.00

  Mother’s Day Offering         $     175.00

  Lottie Moon Offering           $       75.00

  Relay for Life                       $     439.00

  Designated Offerings            $     585.35

 Total Designated                    $  3,828.82

TOTAL                                                                $ 11,828.73

 

 

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

 

Over & Above Offering

 

In Honor of Our 2007 Graduates

Terry & Tammy Sumner

 

In Honor of Carolyn Culbreath

Ted & Susan Culbreath

 

In Honor of Richard McAbee and Randy Rhodes

Michiko Phillips

 

In Honor of Koosje Smith and Mark & Kathy Soza

Jim & Kay Young

 

In Honor of Frances Grant’s Birthday

Ray & Koosje Smith

 

In Honor of Our Mothers,

Betty W Rhodes & Bernice H Meadows

Randy & Linda Rhodes

 

In Honor of Jennifer Young & Chad Richard Morris’ Marriage

Koosje Smith, Mark & Kathy Soza

 

In Memory of our Mom, Dot Walker,

in honor of Mother’s Day

Bob & Julia Howard & Family

In Memory of Oliver Gilliland

Joe & Shirley Roberts                    Jim & Kay Young

 

In Memory of Steve Stephens

Joe & Shirley Roberts

 

In Memory of Dot Wofford & Olive Stribling

Sam & Sheila Stribling

 

In Memory of Jennie Lee Crocker

Eloise Woodruff

 

Lottie Moon Offering In Memory of Oliver Gilliland

Thomas Foster                      Dickie & Jane Turner

 

Mother’s Day Offering

 

In Memory of my dear mother, Willie Mae Roper

Pinkie & James Frady

 

In Memory of Oliver Gilliland

Morning Mission Group

 

Evelyn Henderson Offering

In Memory of Oliver Gilliland, Jr.

Randy & Linda Rhodes

 

 

SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCHEON

Sunday, June 3 * 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.  This year’s Relay will be June 8-9 at Woodruff Middle School.   Luminary bags may be purchased through your Sunday School Class or in the church office.   If everyone in the church bought just 1 luminary bag for the Relay, it would make a fantastic contribution.

 

 

MID –WEEK SERVICE

Wednesday, May 16 * 6:30 pm * All are welcome!

 

 

End of the School Year Celebration

FAMILY FUN NIGHT!

Wednesday, May 23  *  5:00 – 7:00 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 Live Band:  Raising Glory (made up of Bobby Scott and friends), MoonWalk, 15-Foot Slide, Rock Climbing Wall, Corn Dogs, Chips, Sweets, and Drinks. 

 

FIRST BAPTIST BLOOD DRIVE

Wednesday, May 23 * 3:00 – 7:00 pm

Come and give the gift of life!  Our church is part of a donation plan through the Piedmont Blood Center.  Once our participation reaches a certain level it allows our members to receive blood without charge.  Donations may be credited to our church at any Piedmont Blood Drive.

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Game Day Central:  Where Heroes are Made

June 11 - 15 * 9:00 am – 12:00 pm * Age 3 – Grade 5

Parents please mark your calendars and get ready for an incredible week!  Contact Kris Simpkins or the church office if you can help in this year’s VBS.

 

WORLD CHANGER PARENT MEETING

There will be a World Changers Parent meeting this Sunday, May 20, at 5:00 pm in the Prayer Meeting Room.  All parents and students need to attend this meeting.  In addition to presenting information about the project, we will be filling out and notarizing medical and insurance forms.  At present, we have 29 youth and adults who have committed to serve in Chesapeake, Virginia June 23 -30.  Please continue to pray for this mission effort.

 

 

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.

  

 

 

 

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16

  5:15 pm   Fellowship Supper

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

  6:30 pm   Mid-Week Service, Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s,

                  Acteens, Challengers, Adult Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, MAY 17

   7:00 pm   Healing Heart Grief Support Group

FRIDAY, MAY 18

  8:00 pm   WHS Graduation

SUNDAY, MAY 20

  8:00 am   Breakfast for the Graduates – Keith Kelly’s

  9:00 am   Handbell Practice

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

12:00 pm   Luncheon for Families of Graduates

  5:00 pm   World Changers Parent Meeting

  6:00 pm   Common Destiny in Concert

  7:00 pm   Youth SNAC

MONDAY, MAY 21

  6:45 pm   Women on Mission – Beaumont Baptist

TUESDAY, MAY 22

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23

  3:00 pm   Blood Drive

  5:00 pm   Family Fun Night

 

WMU WOMEN ON MISSION MEETING

Monday, May 21 * 6:45 pm

Beaumont Baptist Church

Featured Speaker:  Dr. Edna Ellison

 

MINISTRY SEMINARS

Monday, May 21

Spartanburg County Baptist Network Office

10:00 – 11:30 am

Intro to Spiritual Warfare – Dr. Jim Goodroe

Communicating to the Culture – Rev. Roger Allen

12:30 – 2:00 pm

Blogging Ministry – Dr. Jim Goodroe

Questions and Answers – Rev. Roger Allen

The Seminars are offered free of charge.

 

THANK YOU!

Members of First Baptist Church, My family and I would like to thank you very much for all your prayers and get-well wishes.  I know they were and will continue to be a blessing to me through my surgery and the treatments still to come.  I’m doing well and my doctors are very optimistic about my outcome.  Please continue to keep me on your prayer list.  Your thoughtfulness made a real difference and was a true blessing from God.  Thank you so very much.  Sincerely,  

                                                                          Wayne Melton

 

Thank you to all who came out and supported the carwash and hot dog sale for the Relay for Life Fundraiser.  A big thank you to all who helped wash cars.  A total of $439 was raised to help the fight against cancer.

 

 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, May 20

Greeters

Z Orias, J Young (f), R Tipton (o)

                       Counting Team                         Sound Booth  

          P Elliott, D Chumley, L Burdette          S Scott

Nursery

P Miller, N Skinner          pm - N Skinner

Ushers

K Schlock, S Stribling (f), M Green (o), D Bailey (p)

pm – B Scott, M Orias

      Welcome Center                      Blood Pressure Screening

         T & L Morgan                                  K Fowler

Children’s Worship

K Smith, P Sumner, L Craig

 

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, May 16

Hot Dogs, Chips, Cookies, Tea   Cost $1.50