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 30, 2007

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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

ADMIT YOUR STRUGGLE WITH SIN

Deuteronomy 1:6-8, 26-33, 42-46

 

Morning Service

Celebration of Baptism

CONSIDER THE LILIES

2 Corinthians 5:17; Matthew 6:25-34; John 3:8

God’s beautiful world show forth His glory and helps give us understanding.  The caterpillar’s transformation into a butterfly becomes a powerful picture of the truth of what it means to be a new creation in Christ.  Jesus points us to the lilies and to the birds to help us understand that we do not need to worry if we trust in the Father’s care.  He points us to the wind to help us understand the mystery and the power of God’s Spirit at work in our lives.

 

Soup and Sandwich Luncheon

Sponsored by the FBC Relay for Life Team

 

Evening Service

CHOOSE TO SERVE!

Philippians 2:1-14

Choose Your Attitude – Your attitude makes a big difference!  Choose to be Christ-Like - Decide to deny yourself and put others first.  Choose to Trust – As you face obstacles, difficulty and danger it is your faith in Christ that gives you the strength to go forward.  Choose to Love – Your love for God and for people gives you the greatest reason to serve and provides the greatest strength.

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                         Milton Smith, 6-3               Savannah Thompson, 6-7

                         Jimmy Fortner, 6-4            Sam Stribling, 6-8

                         Calvin Willard, 6-5            Nancy Skinner, 6-9

                         Linda Holland, 6-6             Dana Day, 6-9

                         Graham Lawson, 6-7   

 

PARKING LOT CONSTRUCTION

We are in the final stages.  Last week the final landscaping was begun.  This week:  signs will be installed, rock will be brought in and touch up work will be done.  We need a good rain to help the parking lot cure.  Please continue to pray for everyone who is involved in this project.

 

TUESDAY MORNING PRAYER MEETING

Our Tuesday Morning Prayer resumes this Tuesday, June 5.  Make plans to join us!

 

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.

 

 

  

Following the Lord

In Believer’s Baptism

Christina Michelle Green

June 3, 2007

  

American Cancer Society’s

RELAY FOR LIFE

Friday, June 8 * 7:00 pm – Saturday, June 9 * 7:00 am

Everyone is invited to come out and join the festivities as we work together in the fight against cancer.  Look for the First Baptist Tent.

 

LUMINARY BAGS

Luminary bags placed In Honor or In Memory will line the Middle School Track during the Relay for Life.  Luminaries may be purchased in the church office.  If everyone in the church bought just 1 luminary bag for the Relay, it would make a fantastic contribution.

 

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

“I believe something extra-ordinary is possible!”

As the Parking Lot Project nears completion, we are beginning to be billed for different portions of the work.  The estimated cost of the project is $254,661.54.  We have received $124,584.05 to date for the parking lot.  Gifts contributed at this point will not only help us pay for the new parking lot but will keep us from exhausting our Capital Needs Fund which is needed for future projects.  Your gifts are needed and greatly appreciated!

 

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING:

Sunday School Attendance for May 27

Preschool                                 3

Children                                 22

Youth                                     13

Adults                                  107

Total Attendance                 145

BUDGET                     May 27                       2007

  Needs                     $   7,969.00               $ 167,349.00

  Offering                 $   6,647.47               $ 159,089.07

 Over/(Under)         ($   1,321.53)            ($     8,259.93)

DESIGNATED FUNDS                 

  Over and Above Offering     $   846.00

  Lottie Moon Offering           $   405.00

  Relay for Life                       $     20.00

  Designated Offerings            $1,200.00

 Total Designated                   $2,471.00

TOTAL                                                                $ 9,118.47

 

 

With Love and Appreciation for

KAY YOUNG

We give thanks to God for Kay and for her ministry through music.  Kay not only serves as our Church Pianist but also helps coordinate our Children’s Music Ministry and directs our Handbell Choir.  Kay joined our church staff on June 1, 2003 and will begin her 5th year of service this week.  We have been richly blessed thought her gifts and abilities.  Pray for her daily as she faithfully lives out God’s call in her life through ministry.

 

MID –WEEK SERVICE

This Wednesday, June 6 * 6:30 pm

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

 

 

Next Wednesday, June 6 * 6:30 pm

The Book of Job shows us that there are some questions that humankind has struggled with for at least the last 4,000 years.  Join in as we learn together from God’s Word.

 

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!  This year’s VBS builds on the excitement of being involved in a sports event.  Join the team as we seek to obey God.  Do your best as we learn to play our positions.  Get into the game by discovering what it means to believe.  Take it the next level by putting others first.  Recruit new teammates as we learn to tell others about Jesus!  Contact Kris Simpkins or the church office if you can help in this year’s VBS.

 

GARDEN CITY YOUTH RETREAT

Monday – Friday, May 28 – June 1

Please pray for their spiritual growth & safety of our youth and adults.  The Bible Studies this week have been adapted from The Andy Griffith Show and The Beverly Hillbillies.  Topics include:  the dangers of pride, learning to be accountable, dealing with trouble, the importance of applying yourself, learning to count your blessings, dealing with change, telling the truth and examining motives. The group plans to return around 5:00 pm on Friday.

 

Helping Hand Ministries

CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

Thursday, June 21 * Three pines Country Club

Registration forms are available in the church office.

 

HELP IN THE CHURCH LIBRARY

There will be a meeting for everyone who would like to help out on Sunday afternoon, June 10 at 5:00 pm in the Church Library.  Volunteers are needed!

 

You are cordially invited to the

PARKING LOT DEDICATION SERVICE

Nest Sunday, June 10 * 6:30 pm

In the New Parking Lot

Followed by a Church-Wide Ice Cream Social

  

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!

 

 

SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCHEON

This 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. 

 

CASUAL SUMMER

Memorial Day to Labor Day

Casual Summer has begun.  Please feel free to dress comfortably.  Invite friends to come with you.

 

POLITY COMMITTEE MEETING

Sunday, June 3  *  5:00 pm  *  Prayer Meeting Room

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

 

Over & Above Offering

In Honor of Katie Morgan & Megan Sumner

Sam & Sheila Stribling

 

In Honor of Everyone who prepared & served

 the Senior Adult and Graduation Meals

Sam & Sheila Stribling

 

In Honor of the Graduates

Walter & Linda Garrett

 

In Honor of Genia Sumner, Frances Pearson,

Frances Garrett, and The Cope Family

Isabel Lanford

 

In Memory of Mary Lawson

Telewene Stephens                       Carolyn Culbreath

 

In Memory of Olive Stribling  

Jan & Rex Skinner

Isabel Lanford

 

Lottie Moon Offering In Memory of Oliver Gilliland

Anne Williams                 Carolyn Culbreath

Walter & Linda Garrett

Bill & Shelba Scott

 

 

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!

Thank you for the cards, calls, visits and most of all the prayers during the illness and death of my mother.  Thanks,

                                                                         Barbara Casey

 

Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for your love and support all of my growing years at Woodruff First Baptist Church.  I would also like to thank you all for the engraved Bible presented to me at the graduation service on Sunday.  Also, to all the ladies who prepared the delicious meal for the graduates and our families.  Please continue to keep me in your prayers as I journey to a new phase in my life.  

                                                      With love, Joshua Philbeck

 

Thank you so much for the beautiful graduation service and delicious meal.  The Bible and the devotional CD mean so much to me.  I will always cherish my memories as a member of such a loving and caring church family.  Please keep me in your prayers as I start a new chapter of my life.  

                                               In Christ’s love, Megan Sumner

 

 

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30

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

FRIDAY, JUNE 1

  5:00 pm   Return from Garden City

SUNDAY, JUNE 3

  9:00 am   Handbell Practice

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

12:00 pm   Soup & Sandwich Luncheon

  5:00 pm   Polity Committee Meeting – Prayer Meeting Room

  6:00 pm   Evening Worship Service

  7:00 pm   Youth SNAC

TUESDAY, JUNE 5

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6

  6:30 pm   Mid-Week Service

FRIDAY, JUNE 8

  7:00 pm   Relay for Life Begins – Woodruff Middle School

SATURDAY, JUNE 9

  7:00 am   Relay for Life Ends

 

NEW POSTAL REGULATIONS

In order not to pay an additional 8 cents per newsletter, the back-page format of our newsletter was altered and the newsletters are being sealed to make them more sorter-machine friendly.

 

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!

 

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, June 3

Greeters

S Scott, L Turner (f), L Harrill (o), P Elliott (p)

                 Counting Team                        Sound Booth

        R Rhodes, H & J Woodfin                Z Orias

Nursery

S & W Lawson

Ushers

S Lawson, C Simpkins, Sr (f), A Weathers (o), G Cooper (p))

pm – C Simpkins, Jr, C Willard

          Welcome Center                     Blood Pressure Screening

           T & T Sumner                              L Turner

Children’s Worship

K Smith, S Hix, D Devall