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 21, 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

MAKE UP YOUR MINDS

Matthew 7:13-29

Morning Worship Service

HOW BLEST!

Matthew 6:1-12

Evening Worship Service

Informal Church Family Expressions of

Thanksgiving & Affirmation

Hebrews 10:24-25

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

    Muriel Cox, 11-25 Robert Lanford, 11-27

    Eric Thomas, 11-25      Josh Turner, 11-27

    Ginny Suggs, 11-25       Ruby Cobb, 11-28

    Tommy Westmoreland, 11-26 Liz Mason, 11-29

    Annette Craig, 11-26      Ann Henson, 12-1

    Mary Dell Scott, 11-27            Blanche Painter, 12-1

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We express our love and prayerful support to

The Family of Victoria Patterson.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH MEAL

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.

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

Next Wednesday, Nov. 28 * 3:00 – 7:00 pm

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.

WOMEN ON MISSION

This Sunday Afternoon * Adult II * 5:00 pm

All are Welcome!

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

In Memory of Lucile Cook

Doris Anderson

In Memory of Mary Wall

CMC Steel Products

CMC Joist & Deck

Altonia Skinner

Nelle Waddell

Harry & Shirley Norman

JoAnn Lanford-Laster & Isabel Lanford

Bud & Emmie Workman

Steve & Janis Patton

John & Joy Matthews

Mr & Mrs James W Loftis

Carroll & Dorothy Harkins

In Memory of Calvin Willard

National Active & Retired Federal Employees Chapter 560

Al & Karen Harlan

Over & Above Offering

In Memory of Lois Burdette

Walter & Linda Garrett

Arthur & Marie Wood

In Memory of Mary Wall

Lucille McMahan

Evans & JoAnn Wilkie

Bob & Julia Howard

Roger & Priscilla Miller

Tom & Jo Westmoreland

In Memory of Calvin Willard

Mr & Mrs Leroy Patterson

Tom & Jo Westmoreland

Lottie Moon Offering In Honor of Peggy Gilliland

JoAnn Wilkie

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

For Sanctuary Heating and Air

Over and Above Fund Balance: $6,279.00

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING:

Sunday School Attendance November 18

Preschool 5

Children   27

Youth 19

Ext SS 3

Adults 122

Total Attendance 176

BUDGET November 18 2007

Needs $ 7,969.00 $366,574.00

Offering $ 4,882.65 $350,009.45

Over/(Under) ($ 3,086.35) ($ 16,564.55)

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Over and Above Offering $ 219.00

Lottie Moon Offering $ 20.00

Helping Hands Offering $ 339.00

Designated Offerings $ 839.12

Total Designated $ 1,417.12

TOTAL $ 6,299.77

HOLIDAY GET AWAY

Please pray for the 35 adults that will take part in this special trip to the Smoky Mountains. The group will leave this Monday at 9:00 am and will be returning on Wednesday afternoon.

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. There will be a special rehearsal on Saturday, December 1, for children at 9:30 am and for preschoolers at 10:30 am.

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.

GIFTS!

Youth Christmas Program

All youth are invited to join us next Wednesday, Nov. 28, 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!

UNSPEAKABLE JOY!

Presented by the Adult Choir

Sunday Morning, December 23

Join us as we celebrate the joy that the

Babe of Bethlehem has placed in our hearts!

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.

CARE VISITS & CAROLING

Thursday, December 13 * 8:30 am

We will visit the care homes where our members live in the upstate and enjoy lunch together. All are welcome!

COMMUNITY MEMORIAL SERVICE

Thursday, Dec. 13 * 7:00 pm * First Baptist Church

You are invited to this special service sponsored by Healing Heart, a grief support group ministry. It is open to everyone, especially those who have lost loved ones and will include a candle light memorial.

TUESDAY MORNING PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday, 7:00 – 7:30 am * All are welcome!

Informal Church Family Expressions of

THANKSGIVING & AFFIRMATION

This Sunday, November 25 * 6:00 pm

Join with us this Sunday evening as we set aside time with our family of faith to share the things we are thankful for and to affirm each other in the gifts we have received from God. Come ready to receive a blessing!

PUPPET MINISTRY

For Grades 3^rd – 8^th

This Sunday, November 25 * 5:00 pm

Children’s Church Room

ORNAMENTS NEEDED!

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

MID-WEEK SERVICE

Next Wednesday, November 28 * 6:30 pm

We will be studying Psalm 31 & 32!

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS

The Health Ministry Team urges everyone to have their blood pressure checked regularly. Stop by the Health Ministry Room before or after Sunday School.

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

The Health Ministry Team keeps a closet of equipment that is available to be loaned out when needed. At present we have: bedside commodes, shower chairs, an oxygen concentrator, adult crutches, walkers (stationary, folding & with wheels), & wheelchairs. Please call the church office if you need to borrow any of these items. The team can also assist if glucose meters or other equipment is needed.

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY

Throughout the year, groups serve on a rotating basis, to prepare a meal the day of the funeral when there is death in our church membership. Please call the church office if you would like to be part of this ministry.

Schedule

The church office will be closed Nov. 22-23. The Community Meal will be from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm on Wednesday, November 21. No services or activities will be held at the church this Wednesday night, November 21.

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

WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULES

For many years our church has sponsored the Woodruff High School Sports Schedules that are displayed in classrooms, homes and businesses. The Winter Sports Schedules have arrived and are available in the church office.

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21

11:00 am Community Outreach Meal

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22

OFFICE CLOSED – Happy Thanksgiving

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23

OFFICE CLOSED

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25

9:00 am Handbell Practice

9:45 am Bible Study for All Ages

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

5:00 pm Puppet Ministry

5:00 pm Women on Mission Meeting

6:00 pm Evening Worship Service

7:00 pm Decorating Committee

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26

9:00 am Smoky Mountain Retreat Group departs

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28

3:00 pm Smoky Mountain Retreat Group returns

3:00 pm FBC Blood Drive

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

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, November 25

Greeters

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

Counting Team Sound Booth

R Tipton, W & L Garrett J Young

Nursery

G Hix, R Smith

Ushers

L Robertson, L Fowler (f), R Smith (o), T Skinner (p)

pm – DJ O’Hara, R Smith

Welcome Center Blood Pressure Screening

R & L Tipton S Culbreath

Children’s Worship

K Smith, J Westmoreland, R Wilson

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

Next Wednesday, November 28

Pizza, Corn, Cookies, Tea * Cost: $1.50