PREPARING FOR SUNDAY

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 23, 2007

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We remember the sacrifices made by those who put their lives on

the line for us. May we never forget their devotion and selfless love.

We remember the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ, who paid a

price He did not owe - to free us from a debt we could not pay.

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13

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 RECONCILED

Genesis 50:15-21

Morning Service

Memorial Day Observance

REMEMBERING THE SACRIFICE

Evening Service

PARKING LOT DEDICATION SERVICE

and Ice Cream Social

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Samantha Conyers

1539 Shaw Road, Woodruff, SC 29388

Deacon: Skip Scott

Kyle Trammell

137 Skinner Road, Woodruff, SC 29388

Deacon: Skip Scott

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Halee Caldwell, 5-27 Jolene Brown, 5-31

Bobby Scott, 5-28 Mike Elliott, 5-31

Sheila Walker, 5-29 Kemp Smith, 5-31

Liz Tipton, 5-29 Scott Lawson, 6-1

Nathan Craig, 5-29 Tara Godfrey, 6-1

Alison Patton, 5-30 Devin Osborne, 6-2

Ethel Chumley, 5-30

PARKING LOT CONSTRUCTION

We are in the final stages of the project. Painting and light installation were completed last week. We are waiting on the final landscaping before we open the parking lot up for use. We are tentatively planning to have a Dedication Service for the parking lot this Sunday evening, May 27. (If not this Sunday, we will plan for June 3.) Please continue to pray for everyone who is involved in this project.

TUESDAY MORNING PRAYER MEETING

Our Tuesday Morning Prayer Meeting will not meet this Tuesday, May 29, but will resume on Tuesday, June 4. Make plans to join with us!

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.

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

In Memory of Lucile Cook

Doris Anderson

Over & Above Offering

Love to All Graduating Seniors

In Memory of Carl Owensby

Thomasene Owensby

In Memory of June Taylor McAlister

Dickie & Jane Turner

Mother’s Day Offering In Memory of Oliver Gilliland

Morning Mission Group

Lottie Moon Offering In Memory of Oliver Gilliland

Pete & Suzie Carroll

William & Brenda Anderson

Jessie Smith

Carol Scherer

James-Wilmont Clinic

William & Susan Culbreath

John & Kim McAbee

Seekers Sunday School Class

Nelle Waddell

David & Norma Stokes

Tommy & JoAnne Westmoreland

Bobby & Peggy Biggerstaff

Spartanburg County Baptist Network WMU

Kenneth & Frances Smith

Ken, Pam & Hazel Burk

Music Ministry In Honor of Kay Young

Mark & Kathy Soza

Choir Robe Fund In Memory of Dot Walker

Kent & Tommie Jo McAbee

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

“I believe something extra-ordinary is possible!”

Project #5 – Back Parking Lot Construction

Estimated Cost: $ 254,661.75

Fund Balance:   $ 115,655.75

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING:

Sunday School Attendance for May 20

Preschool                                   4

Children                                   22

Youth                                      27

Ext SS                                        3

Adults                                   125

Total Attendance                   181

BUDGET                     May 20                     2007

Needs                    $   7,969.00             $ 159,380.00

Offering                 $   6,119.79              $ 152,441.60

Over/(Under)         ($ 1,849.21)          ($     6,938.40)

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Over and Above Offering   $   295.00

  Mother’s Day Offering         $   125.00

Lottie Moon Offering           $   510.00

Relay for Life                     $   130.00

  Designated Offerings            $   200.00

Total Designated                    $1,260.00

TOTAL                                                                $ 7,379.79

FAMILY FUN NIGHT!

This 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

This 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.

MID – WEEK SERVICE

Next Wednesday, May 30 * 6:30 pm

Rev. Beth Hoskins, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, will lead our Bible Study. All are welcome!

SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCHEON

Next 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.

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.

CASUAL SUMMER

Memorial Day to Labor Day

Casual Summer begins this Sunday. Please feel free to dress comfortably. Invite friends to come with you.

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!

With Love and Appreciation For

KELLY SMITH!

We give thanks to God for Kelly and for her ministry to our church and with our children, youth, and senior adults. The Lord has richly blessed Kelly’s work and we have seen wonderful things take place under her faithful leadership. Kelly joined our church staff on May 27, 2001 and will begin her 7th year of service this Sunday. We are so grateful for the way that God has been at work through her. Pray for her daily as she seeks to reflect Christ’s love and to make a difference in hearts and lives.

GARDEN CITY YOUTH RETREAT

Monday – Friday, May 28 – June 1

Please be in prayer for the youth and adults who will be part of this retreat. Pray for their spiritual growth & safety as they take part in Bible Study, spiritual challenges, & recreation. They will leave at 12:00 pm on Monday and return around 5:00 pm on Friday.

Helping Hands Ministries

CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

Thursday, June 21 * Three Pines Country Club

Registration forms are available in the church office.

COMMUNITY PRAYER MEETING

Tuesday, June 5 * 6:30 pm * Woodruff City Hall

Join with Christians from other churches for this time of prayer as we anticipate the Community Revival and other cooperative efforts.

CARE VISITS

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!

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23

3:00 pm   Blood Drive

5:00 pm   Family Fun Night

SUNDAY, MAY 27

9:00 am   Handbell Practice

9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

6:00 pm   Evening Worship Service

7:00 pm   Youth SNAC

MONDAY, MAY 28

OFFICE CLOSED – Memorial Day

12:00 pm   Depart for Garden City Retreat

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30

6:30 pm   Mid-Week Service with Rev. Beth Hoskins

FRIDAY, JUNE 1

5:00 pm   Return from Garden City

GRADUATE BREAKFAST

Many, many thanks to Keith, Cindy, Whitney, Lillie and Hannah Kelly for hosting the graduates at their home for breakfast. A great time was had by all!

GRADUATE LUNCHEON

Great appreciation is expressed to Skip, Pam & Bobby Scott, Jo Granger, Lucille McMahan & Zane and Lauren Orias for their work in preparing lunch for the graduates & their families. Because it was such a large gathering it would have been nearly impossible for them to have been served at a restaurant. Thank you so much for your efforts that provided great food & fellowship!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORKERS

It is hard to believe that another school year has come and gone. We are very grateful for all who have worked in the kitchen, served in the nursery, worked with our choir groups, mission groups, and with the Bible studies. Over the years we have been able to reach many children, young people and families through these efforts. It takes a lot of committed people for our church to be able to provide all of different ministries that are offered during the school year.    We are grateful for each one who has volunteered their time, energy, patience and talent. If you are interested in helping on Wednesday nights for the 2007-2008 school year, please call the church office.

THANK YOU!

Members of First Baptist Church, Words cannot express how much I appreciated everything you did for my family and me during the illness and death of Oliver. Your support, concern and prayers during this time have been felt in so many ways. Thank you also for the delicious meal you sent. Everyone commented on how many great cooks we have in our church. Thank you again church family. Love,

                                                    Peggy Gilliland and Family