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

November 1, 2006

 

                                                                

 

Church-Wide Covered Dish Lunch This Sunday!

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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

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PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

LIVE IN RELATIONSHIP, NOT REBELLION

Isaiah 1

Morning Worship Service

Reflecting on the 40 Days of Community

WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED?

Deuteronomy 11:2

Church –Wide Covered Dish Luncheon

Evening Worship Service

STORIES OF HOPE

Romans 5:4-5

November Church Conference

 

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Sarah Ashley Ramey, 11-5       Tammy Sumner, 11-7

Clark Simpkins, Sr., 11-5         Steve Stephens, 11-7

Tommie Jo McAbee, 11-5         Lewis Stephens, 11-8

Molly Grayson Lawson, 11-7    Katherine Patton, 11-9

 

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and prayerful support to:

Doniece Lanford and family in the death of her mother, Dot Taylor;

Carolyn Osborne and family in the death of her niece,

Jewel Nelson;

Kay Young and family in the death of her aunt,

Eleanor Cox.

 

“CATCH UP” SUNDAY!

November 19

We give thanks for all the tithes and offerings that are given to carry on the Lord’s work through His church.  At the moment we are about $10,000.00 behind.  The deacons have asked that each person consider giving a special “Thanksgiving” offering on November 19 to help our church fulfill the opportunities God has given us to minister together.

 

OUR GIVING PATTERN IN 2006

Month       Budget Needs     Budget Offerings    Percentage

January      $    37,775.00       $     34,914.24               92.4%

February    $    30,220.00       $     30,791.75             101.9%

March        $    30,220.00       $     33,369.38             110.4%

April          $    37,775.00       $     37,315.36                98.8%

May           $    30,220.00       $     27,879.60                92.3%

June           $    30,220.00       $     26,119.11                86.4%

July            $    37,775.00       $     36,972.90                97.9%

August       $    30,220.00       $     30,925.80              102.3%

September  $    30,220.00       $     29,182.48               96.6%

October      $    37,775.00       $     34,533.96               91.4%

Total          $  332,420.00       $   322,004.58               96.8%

 

 

Church-Wide

COVERED DISH LUNCHEON

This Sunday morning, November 5, we will join together to celebrate all that God has accomplished during the 40 Days of Community.  Please bring your favorite dishes as we share in a great time of fellowship after the morning worship service.

 

 

STORIES OF HOPE

Our worship service this Sunday night will be structured around stories that inspire faith and courage.  Come be with your family of faith as we share in this special time together.

 

 

2007 MINISTRY SUPPORT BUDGET

The Proposed 2007 Ministry Support Budget will be presented for discussion at our Church Conference this Sunday evening, November 5.  We will vote on the budget next Sunday morning, November 12.  Copies will be available in the church office on Wednesday, Nov. 1.

 

 

ROYAL AMBASSADORS & CHALLENGERS EMPHASIS

This Sunday our RA’s and Challengers will be assisting our ushers at the sanctuary doors.  We are grateful for our mission groups and give thanks for the men who invest themselves in the lives of our young people.

 

 

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

For the Paving of the Church Parking Lots

Fund Balance:   $32,414.51

 

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Over & Above Offering

In Honor of Andrew Shull

Jim & Kay Young

 

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING:

                                  SUNDAY SCHOOL

Preschool                                      11

Children                                        27

Youth                                            17

Adults                                          111

Total Attendance                        166

 

BUDGET                     October 29                   Year to Date

  Needs                         $   7,555.00                     $332,420.00

  Offering                     $   7,618.31                     $322,004.58

 Over/(Under)              $        63.31                    ($  10,415.42)

DESIGNATED FUNDS           

  Over and Above Offering      $    264.00

  World Hunger                       $      30.20

  Designated Offering              $ 1,205.19

  Total Designated                   $ 1,499.39

TOTAL                                                                     $ 9,117.70

 

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, November 1  *  11:45 am

Lonnie and Hazel Shull (our pastor’s parents) will be our program guests.  Join us for great food, fellowship, entertainment and inspiration.

 

 

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Next Saturday, November 11  *  9:00  – 1:00

Support our Acteens by contributing craft items, homemade jams, jellies, relishes or baked goods for the Bazaar.  Sign up sheets are in each SS Class and the church office.  Items for the bazaar can be dropped off in the church office. Tickets ($5.00 each) are available in the church office for the hot dog plates (1 hot dog, baked beans, slaw, chips & cookie.)  Delivery will be available with a minimum of a 5-plate order.  Please call the church office if you would like to have delivery.

 

 

BAPTIST WOMEN’S

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

Monday, November 6, 2006

10:00 am  -  Zion Hill Baptist Church

6:45 pm  -  Tucapau Baptist Church

Please call the church office if you need help with transportation.

 

 

FIRST BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL

A Place to Grow and Belong

All teachers are asked to meet with our Sunday School Directors on Sunday, November 19 at 5:00 pm in the Adult II Assembly Room.  We are making plans for High Attendance Day, December 10.  There is a place in Sunday School for everyone to grow & belong!

 

 

THANKSGIVING OUTREACH MEAL

Wednesday, November 22

Each year we prepare a Thanksgiving Meal for the people of our community.  We do this especially for those who are in need.  Would you consider donating a turkey?  Sign up if you would like to help in the kitchen that day, help deliver meals, or make desserts/cornbread.  Join in this wonderful ministry.

 

 

DEVOTIONAL GUIDES!

The Purpose Driven Life  *  Better Together

If you know of someone whose spiritual walk with God would benefit through these devotional readings, please help us get a copy of one of these books to them.  If you are able to help us with the cost of the books ($7) please do so, but if not we are happy to provide them.

 

 

MUSIC COMMITTEE

Sunday, November 5  *  Prayer Meeting Room

after the Church Conference.

 

 

COMMUNITY

THANKSGIVING SERVICES

Emma Gray Memorial United Methodist Church

Sunday, November 19  *  7:00 pm

First Baptist, Emma Gray Methodist, and First Presbyterian have shared together in a service of Thanksgiving for many, many years.  The service will be held on the Sunday night before Thanksgiving.  This will take the place of our regular Sunday evening service on that night.

 

Bellview Baptist Church

Tuesday, November 21  *  7:00 pm

Planned by the Woodruff Baptist Association, the service will be led by individuals from churches across our community.  Come and join in as we express our thanks to God!

 

Woodruff Community

CLOTHES CLOSET

In 2006, October was our church’s month to staff the Clothes Closet.  Appreciation is expressed to everyone who gave of their time to serve in this ministry.  In 2007, January is our church’s month to staff the Clothes Closet.  If your class or mission group would like to “claim” a Saturday in January to serve, please contact the church office.

 

OPERATION:  CHRISTMAS CHILD

Share joy & hope with a needy child in a troubled country.  Information flyers are in the foyer, church office and in your SS class.  The filled boxes need to be brought to the church on or before next Sunday, November 12.  The fold up boxes that we have used in the past are not available this year, so you will need to purchase a plastic box or use a shoe box.

 

MEN’S MINISTRY SUPPER

Monday, November 6  *  7:00 pm

Join us for this time of fellowship and planning for ministry.  Van Clark will be the special guest speaker.  There is no charge.  Donations will be accepted.

 

 

 

DAY BY DAY

DAY 39 * WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Giving back to God is the heart of worship!

  9:00 am   Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)

11:45 am   Golden Age Fellowship

  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

DAY 40 * THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2

Every time I celebrate with others is practice for heaven!

  1:00 pm   Flu Clinic

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5

  9:00 am   Handbell Practice

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

12:00 pm   Covered Dish Luncheon

  6:00 pm   Evening Worship Service

  7:00 pm   Church Conference followed by Youth SNAC

                  Music Committee will meet after conference

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6

10:00 am   World Day of Prayer – Zion Hill

  6:45 pm   World Day of Prayer - Tucapau

  7:00 pm   Men’s Ministry Supper

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

  Election Day

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8

  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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11

  Veterans’ Day

  9:00 am    Christmas Bazaar

11:00 am    RA’s leave for Furman

 

 

THANK YOU!

Dear Members, The family of Carl Chesney would like to express our gratitude for the prayers, the visits and those who prepared the delicious food in the loss of our loved one.  Please continue to pray for us.

         Mattie Chesney, Lodema Dettmar and Family

 

 

ACTEENS FOOD DRIVE

The Acteens are sponsoring a food drive for Helping Hands during the month of November and have placed a box in each of the Sunday School classes with specific food items.  Thank you for helping out!

 

 

NEWSLETTER ON THE WEB

Our newsletter is posted on our church web site.  Send us an email if you would like to be notified each week when the newsletter is updated. 

 

 

ROYAL AMBASSADOR DAY

At Furman University

Saturday, November 11, 2006

$10.00 for Game ticket and lunch

Sign up by this Wednesday, November 1.

 

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, November 5

Greeters

L Turner, J Young (f), B Howard (o) L Harrill (p)

                   Counting Team                            Sound Booth

      S Ramey, W & L Garrett                          Z Orias

Nursery

N Skinner, L Burdette                     pm – P Scott

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                           J Bowie, K Fowler

Children’s Worship

K Smith, M Fortner, H Orias

 

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, November 8

Hamburgers, Chips, Cookies, Tea          Cost:  $1.50

 

MID-WEEK SERVICE

Each Wednesday  *  6:30 – 7:30 pm