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 14, 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

20/20 VISION

Matthew 7:1-12

Morning Worship Service

THANKSGIVING CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE!

Psalm 118:1; Philippians 4:4-13

Evening Worship Service

Community Thanksgiving Service with

Emma Gray and First Presbyterian at

First Baptist Church

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                        Jo Granger, 11-19     Wendie Lawson, 11-21

                        John McAbee, 11-20 Megan Sumner, 11-22

                        Lee Turner, 11-20 Katie Lloyd, 11-22

                        Paul Brown, 11-20

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and prayers to:

Buddy Burdette and Family in the

death of his mother, Lois Burdette;

The Family of Katherine Hill;

The Family of Janet Workman Tuttle.

Community

THANKSGIVING SERVICES

First Baptist Church

Sunday, November 18 * 7:00 pm

First Baptist, Emma Gray Methodist, and First Presbyterian have shared together in a service of Thanksgiving for many, many years. Bring your friends and family as we serve as the hosts for this wonderful time of worship.

Northside Baptist Church

Tuesday, November 20 * 7:00 pm

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

OPERATION: CHRISTMAS CHILD

Thank you for your involvement in providing Christmas gifts for needy children. 93 boxes were sent out from our church.

MARTHA LEWIS MISSION GROUP

Monday, November 19 * 7:00 pm

Remember to bring a canned food item for Helping Hands.

THANKSGIVING OUTREACH MEAL

Next Wednesday, November 21

Each year we prepare a Thanksgiving Meal for the people of our community. We do this especially for those who are in need. Please be here by 8:15 if you are planning to help. Join in this wonderful ministry.

TURKEYS, CORNBREAD & DESSERTS

If you are donating a turkey, please bring it the church no later than this Friday Morning, November 16. If you are preparing cornbread, please bring it to church this Sunday, November 18. Please bring your desserts by Wednesday morning. Thanks!

FOOD DRIVE

The GA’s are sponsoring a Canned Food Drive for Helping Hands Ministries. Collection boxes are located in the Sunday School Classes and in the foyers.

FIRST BAPTIST BLOOD DRIVE

Wednesday, November 28 * 3:00 – 7:00 pm

1979 CHURCH VAN HAS BEEN SOLD!

The church voted at the November Conference to sell our ’79 church van. It was sold on this past Thursday for $2,500.00. Appreciation is expressed to Ruskin Casey and Randy Rhodes for their work. To God be the Glory!

POINSETTIAS

You are invited to help decorate our sanctuary during the Christmas Season by placing a poinsettia In Memory of or In Honor of a loved one. The last day to place your order is November 28. The poinsettias will be in our sanctuary beginning the second Sunday of December. Come by the church office to sign up. The cost is $10.00.

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

For Sanctuary Heating and Air

Over and Above Fund Balance: $6,060.00

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING:

Sunday School Attendance November 11

Preschool 2

Children 23

Youth 14

Adults 120

Total Attendance 159

BUDGET November 11 2007

Needs $ 7,969.00 $358,605.00

Offering $ 6,689.95 $345,126.80

Over/(Under) ($ 1,279.05) ($ 13,478.20)

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Over and Above Offering $ 3,560.00

Capital Needs Offering $ 1,608.22

Designated Offerings $ 2,166.80

Total Designated $ 7,335.02

TOTAL $ 14,024.97

PUPPET MINISTRY

For Grades 3^rd – 8^th

This Sunday, November 18 * 5:00 pm

Children’s Church Room

2008 MINISTRY SUPPORT BUDGET

Our church voted this past Sunday to adopt the 2008 Ministry Support Budget as recommended by the Stewardship Committee. Appreciation is expressed to the Stewardship Committee for their many hours of service, prayer, and deliberation. Whether you are a tither, working towards the tithe or giving beyond the tithe, prayerfully seek God’s will with your finances as we work together in the coming year.

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS

Our church voted this past Sunday to adopt the changes in our Constitution and By-Laws recommended by the Polity Committee. Appreciation is expressed to the Polity Committee for their many hours of service, prayer, and deliberation. Copies of our new Constitution and By-Laws are available in the church office.

NURSERY PAGERS

We have a new nursery paging system.

Parents can be alerted if needed.

HANGING OF THE GREEN

Presented by our Preschool and Children’s Choirs

Sunday, December 2 * 6:00 pm

Join us as our preschoolers and children lead us in a wonderful time of worship as we prepare our sanctuary and our hearts for the Christmas Season.

WORSHIP IN SONG AT CHRISTMAS

You are invited to share with your family of faith through testimony or song at this informal Christmas gathering, Sunday night, December 9. Contact Bobby Blanton if you would like to take part.

YOUTH CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

All youth are invited to join us this Wednesday for Youth Lighthouse, Acteens & Challengers, and a time to work together on the Youth Christmas Program. The program and will be presented Sunday night, December 16, and will focus on the gifts we have received and the gifts we can give. Use your gifts for the Lord!

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, December 5 * 11:45 am

Join with us for a wonderful time of food and fellowship. Turkey and dressing will be provided. Our program guests will be the Woodruff High School Girls Ensemble.

ORNAMENTS NEEDED!

We are collecting ornaments (old or new) for the large Christmas Tree that will be placed in the Fellowship Hall.

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

In Memory of Mary Wall

Frances Pearson

Audrea Gates Watson

David & Ginny Robinson

Terry & Margaret Thompson

Kip & Kim Miller

James & Margaret Dismore

David & Toni Santifer

Jean Bonds

Jessie Smith

Virginia McTeer

James & Mildred Poole

In Memory of Calvin Willard

Frances Pearson

Jessie Smith

Virginia McTeer

Capital Needs Fund – Parking Lot

In Memory of Mary Wall

Garden Ellas Club

Over & Above Offering

In Honor of Four for Him

Enoree First Baptist Church

In Honor of Mark & Kathy Soza

Rae Smith

In Memory of Mary Wall

Clark & Betty Simpkins

Nancy Skinner

Perry & Sara Ouzts

Rebecca Lanford

Kent, Tommie Jo & Carol Anne McAbee

Bob & Gail Hix

Milton & Vickie Rae Smith

Liz Mason

Anne Williams

Henry & Jean Woodfin

Bill& Shelba Scott

Jeff & Sandra Hix

Jane & Dickie Turner

Bobby & Mary Dell Scott

Rose L Marlar

John, Kim & Joseph McAbee

In Memory of Calvin Willard

Nancy Skinner

Perry & Sara Ouzts

Rebecca Lanford

Kent, Tommie Jo & Carol Anne McAbee

Bob & Gail Hix

John, Kim & Joseph McAbee

Jeff & Sandra Hix

Anne Williams

Bill & Shelba Scott

Dr. Jim Munn

In Memory of Carl Owensby

Frances Owensby

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!

We want to thank the membership of Woodruff First Baptist for the many demonstrations of love and support for our mother, Mary Wall, during her illness and at her funeral. Mother’s deacon, Zane Orias, (along with a host of friends,) visited her in the hospital and brought her things that she needed from Woodruff. The Gleaners Sunday School class sent many cards and served as honorary escort. We thank those who provided food for our family after the graveside service. So many others worked to make the funeral service what mother wanted it to be – a tribute to our Savior’s work in her life and a call for all of us to trust Christ alone for our eternal security. At the risk of leaving out many who helped, we would particularly like to thank Pastor Shull for organizing and leading the service; the musicians - Kay Young, Bobby Blanton, Bob Howard, John Ward, Dianne Gillespie, Lisa Thomas, & Brooke Stribble; the pallbearers – David Bonds, Richards Bonds, Ronnie Henson, Bobby Scott, Jr., Clark Simpkins, Jr., Chris Taylor and Norman Williams.

                      With deep gratitude, Charles and Dacus Wall

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14

5:15 pm Fellowship Supper

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

6:10 pm Youth Christmas Program Preparations

6:30 pm Mid-Week Service, Adult Choir Rehearsal,

Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s

6:45 pm Acteens, Challengers

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15

6:30 pm Outreach Group – Prayer Meeting Room

7:00 pm Healing Heart Grief Support Group

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18

9:00 am Handbell Practice

9:45 am Bible Study for All Ages

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

5:00 pm Health Ministry Meeting

5:00 pm Puppet Ministry

7:00 pm Community Thanksgiving Service - FBC

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19

7:00 pm Martha Lewis Mission Group

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

7:00 pm Community Thanksgiving Service - Northside

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21

11:00 am Community Outreach Meal

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22

OFFICE CLOSED – Happy Thanksgiving

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23

OFFICE CLOSED

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, November 18

Greeters

J McAbee, J Young (f), C Walker (o), L Harrill (p)

Counting Team Sound Booth

R Tipton, W & L Garrett Z Orias

Nursery

P Scott, L Burdette

Ushers

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

pm – J Skinner, B Scott

Welcome Center Blood Pressure Screening

T & L Morgan J Cooper

Children’s Worship

L Orias, H Orias, H Smith

COOKIE BAKING CONTEST

Sunday Night, December 2

You are invited to bake cookies for our annual Christmas Fellowship. Sign up in the church office to enter the contest. Donations of Christmas cookies (and other yummy treats) will be accepted whether you want to enter the contest or not. This will be a wonderful time of togetherness.

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, November 14

Hamburgers, Chips, Cookies, Tea * Cost: $1.50