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 31, 2006

 

 

 

 

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

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PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

CALEB:  FAITH ENDURES

Numbers 13:30; 14:6-9; Joshua 14:6-14

Morning Worship Service

THE ALPHA AND THE OMEGA

Revelation 22:13

Evening Worship Service

FACT OR FICTION

Navigating the Claims of Truth in Religion

A Case study Comparing Christianity and Mormonism

 

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

         Jimmy Fortner, 6-4             Savannah Thompson, 6-7

         Ashley Brown, 6-4               Sam Stribling, 6-8

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

         MC Ramey, 6-5                   Dana Day, 6-9

         Linda Holland, 6-6             Glenn Cox, 6-10

         Graham Lawson, 6-7          Ty Meadows, 6-10

 

CONGRATULATIONS!

We celebrate with Steven and Ashlie Calhoun and Families in the birth of their son, Brayden Craig Calhoun. 

Brayden was born on May 25.

 

40 DAYS OF COMMUNITY

September 24 – November 11, 2006

Back in 2004, our church family was blessed as we participated together in 40 Days of Purpose.  This fall we will take the next step.  40 Days of Community focuses on how we can help one another.  The devotionals, Bible studies, Scripture memory, and worship services will respond to the question, “What on earth are we here for?”  Please be praying that the Lord will use this emphasis in a powerful way.

Everyone will need a copy of the 40 Days of Community Workbook: Better Together.  The workbook includes 40 Days of Devotions, 40 Days of Journaling, and the Small Group Study Guide.  These 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 workbooks for youth and children will be provided.  We can also order copies of The Purpose Driven Life, (The devotional guide for 40 Days of Purpose), at a cost of $7.00.  You may want to consider using it in your devotions this summer as we prepare for what God will do this fall.

 

MID WEEK SERVICE

This Wednesday, May 31 * 6:30 -7:30 pm

Rev. Robert Boggs, pastor at Emma Gray, will be our special guest and will be leading our Bible Study.

 

 

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 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 4th year of service this week.  We have been richly blessed through her gifts and abilities.  Pray for her daily as she faithfully lives out God’s call in her life through ministry.

 

ANNIE ARMSTRONG OFFERING

Church Goal:  $3,200.00    Given to Date:  $3,546.95

 

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

For the Paving of the Church Parking Lots

Given to date:   $28,882.86

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

In Honor of Sara Mudge

Nelle Waddell

 

In Honor of Hattie Pattillo’s 95th Birthday

Dr & Mrs S E Murdoch, Jr

Holli Findt

Penny & Larry Gall

 

Over & Above Offering

In Honor  of The Gleaners Sunday School Class

Kate Hames

 

In Honor of Hattie Pattillo’s 95th Birthday

Frances Pearson

 

In Memory of Paul Cox

John & Kim McAbee

 

In Memory of Jake Hames

Atlee & Dot Crooke

Bart &Sheila Crooke

Holly Broadwell

Patricia Majeska

 

Choir Robe Donation In Memory of Elynor Bryson Martin

Frances Pearson

 

 

TITHES, OFFERINGS AND S. S. ATTENDANCE

Preschool                                       2

Children                                       23

Youth                                           22

Adults                                         103

Total Attendance                       150

BUDGET                    May 28                 Year to Date

  Needs                      $  7,555.00              $  166,210.00

  Offering                  $  5,404.25              $  164,270.36

  Over/(Under)         ($  2,150.75)             $     1,939.64)

DESIGNATED FUNDS            

  Over and Above Offering      $   305.00

  Designated Offerings              $1,578.23

  Total Designated                     $1,883.23

TOTAL                                                              $ 7,287.48

 

 

 

NUTS ABOUT CHILDREN

Friday, June 2  *  5:00 – 10:00 pm

In an effort to raise money for the National Acteens Convention, the Acteens are offering a Parents Night Out.  Bring your children, ages 2 through 5th grade, to the church for pizza, a movie and crafts.  Donna Hembree and a team of Acteens will be here to care for the children.  The cost is $20 for one child and $5 for each additional child.  If you have any questions, please call Donna Hembree or the church office. If you would like to take advantage of this service, please call the church office to sign up by today, Wednesday, May 31.

 

Spartanburg County Baptist Network’s

EVELYN HENDERSON OFFERING

During May & June, our Network will be receiving a special offering to provide honorariums to summer missionaries, pay expenses from the On Mission Celebration, & to strengthen our Network’s ability to meet regular ministry needs.  Please consider what you can do to help with mission work here in our county.

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Artic Edge:  Where Adventure Meets Courage

June 26 – 30 * 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

We are preparing for an incredible week!

Parents:  Please call the church office if your child will need transportation to or from the day care centers.

 

JUNE CLEAN UP PROJECT

The Morning Mission Group, along with the Spartanburg Baptist Network, is sponsoring a collection project.  The following items will be used for local ministries and for the Fair Ministry:  bars of soap, shampoo, conditioner, shaving cream, razors, brushes, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, wash clothes, towels and band-aids.  Collection boxes will be placed in the foyers through June 25.

 

CASUAL SUMMER

Memorial Day to Labor Day

Casual Summer continues.  Please feel free to dress comfortably.  We want everyone to feel welcome and at ease.

 

GARDEN CITY YOUTH RETREAT

Monday – Friday, May 29 – June 2

Please be in prayer for the youth and adults who are part of this retreat.  Pray for their spiritual growth & safety as they take part in Bible Study, spiritual challenges, & recreation.  They will return around 4:00 pm on Friday.

 

PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday * 7:00 am  *  All are Welcome!

 

 

 

 

SUMMER BIBLE STUDIES

Middle School Bible Study

Tuesday, June 6 * 7:00 pm

Location: TBA

High School Bible Study

Thursday, June 8 * 7:00 pm

Location: TBA

 

IMPROVING MEMORY

Tuesday, June 6  *  9:00 -11:00 am  *  Fellowship Hall

Our church will host a community event sponsored by Regional Community Services.  Dr. Al Norwood, CEO of Behavior Science in Rochester, New York, will be the guest speaker.  The cost of $10.00 will help cover expenses.  Refreshments will be served.  Call 577-4068 to register for this event.

 

HELP FOR CAREGIVERS

Whose Loved Ones Are Suffering from Memory Impairment

Thursday, June 8 * 10:00 am – 12:00 pm * F. Hall

Dr. Al Norwood, CEO of Behavior Science in Rochester, New York, will be the guest speaker.  There is no charge for this conference but you must register by calling 577-4068.  Adult Care can be provided.

 

FATHER’S DAY RECOGNITIONS

The Acteens will be sponsoring a special booklet of honorariums & memorials for Father’s Day Sunday.  Each listing, In Honor of or In Memory of your loved one, will be $1.00.  Funds will be used to help our Acteens attend the National Acteens Convention in Kansas City, Missouri, July 10-13, 2007.  Sign up through your Sunday School class or through the church office on or before June 11.

 

 

 

JUNE ADULT CHOIR REHEARSAL

Thursday, June 15  *  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!

 

WORSHIP SERVICES

On CD and on the World Wide Web

Most of our worship services are available for you to listen to and download from our church web site: www.woodruff1st.org.    These services are also available on CD.  We have easy to use CD players that can be borrowed through the church office if you do not have one available.

 

 

 

HEALING HEART SUPPORT GROUP

3rd Thursday of each month * Church Library * 7:00 pm The group is open to all who have suffered a loss.

 

 

 

 

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31

  6:30 pm    Mid Week Service with Rev. Robert Boggs

THURSDAY, JUNE 1

  8:00 am   Aerobics

FRIDAY, JUNE 2

  8:00 am   Aerobics

  4:00 pm   Youth return from Garden City

  5:00 pm   Nuts About Children

SUNDAY, JUNE 4

  9:00 am   Handbell Practice

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

  4:45 pm   Music Committee

  6:00 pm   Evening Worship Service

  7:00 pm   Youth SNAC

  7:00 pm   Deacons’ and Grounds Committee Meeting

MONDAY, JUNE 5

  8:00 am   GA’s Depart for Camp LaVida

TUESDAY, JUNE 6

  7:00 am    Prayer Meeting

  8:00 am    Aerobics

  9:00 am    Improving Memory Meeting

  7:00 pm    Middle School Bible Study

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7

  6:30 pm    Mid Week Service, FaithFinders

THURSDAY, JUNE 8

  8:00 am   Aerobic

10:00 am   Help for Caregivers

  7:00 pm   High School Bible Study

FRIDAY, JUNE 9

  8:00 am   Aerobics

  2:00 am   GA’s Return from Camp LaVida

SATURDAY, JUNE 10

  8:00 am   World Changers Depart for Lenoir City, TN

  2:00 pm   Laura Brown – Lee Cox Wedding

 

FAITH FINDERS

For Age 3 to 5th Grade * Beginning June 7

Summer Wednesday Nights *  6:30 – 7:30 pm

There will be games, crafts and discipleship!  Please call the church office if you are interested in helping.

 

Be praying now for the

WOODRUFF COMMUNITY REVIVAL

September 17 – 21, 2006 * First Baptist Church

 

 

CURRENT EVENTS

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

You are invited to join a Sunday School Class that approaches Bible study through questions raised in current events.  Each week a news article, questions, and Scripture references are emailed to class members as they prepare for Sunday.  If you are interested in being part of this Bible study group, please contact the church office.

 

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, June 4

Greeters

J Fortner, L Turner (f), L Harrill (o), M Elliott (p)

    Counting Team                                  Sound Booth

      Z Orias, H & J Woodfin                          J Young

Nursery

L Burdette, R Smith                pm – P Scott

Ushers

S Lawson, R Rhodes (f), S Ramey (o), G Cooper (p)

pm –C Simpkins, Jr, C Willard

        Welcome Center                   Blood Pressure Screening

        T & T Sumner                 P Baumgardner, S Culbreath

Children’s Worship

H Elliott, S Hix, H Hatfield, MC Ramey

 

PROMISE KEEPERS

July 28-29 * Atlanta, GA

Join with us for a great weekend men’s conference.  Registration is $89.00.  Contact the church office if you would like to go with the group from our church.