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

                                                          October 3, 2007

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Let Jesus be

at the very center of your life!

 

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

QUALITY IS JOB ONE

Matthew 5:1-12

 

Morning Worship Service

THE CENTER OF THE THRONE

1 Corinthians 2:2;  Revelation 7:17

 

Pastor Appreciation Covered Dish Luncheon

 

Evening Worship Service

EQUIPPING THE SAINTS

Ephesians 4:12

 

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                        Ron Majeska, 10-7                Krisann Cox, 10-9

                        Nicole Dobbins, 10-7             Dickie Turner, 10-12

                        Sarah Patterson, 10-8           Buddy Burdette, 10-13

                        Logan Garner, 10-9

 

MID WEEK SERVICE

Wednesday, October 3 * 6:30 pm * The Psalms

The Psalms are a source of comfort & strength for believers in every experience of life.  Come ready to receive a blessing!

 

WINTER YOUTH RETREAT

January 19-21 * Pigeon Forge, TN

The Standard * Philippians 3:16

You are invited to attend our Winter Retreat in the Great Smoky Mountains.  The conference is packed with great speakers and entertainment including:  Toby Mac, Kutless, Scott Dawson, David Nasser and Rick Burgess.  The cost is $110 plus meals.  To sign up, turn in a deposit of $55.00 on or before Sunday, November 7.

 

OPERATION:  CHRISTMAS CHILD

Share joy & hope with a needy child in a troubled country this Christmas.  Information flyers that give ideas about what to buy to put in the boxes are available in the church office.  A $7.00 donation is requested with each box.  The filled shoe boxes need to be brought to the church on or before Sunday, November 11.  www.samaritanspurse.org

 

JANIE CHAPMAN OFFERING

Church Goal:  $2,000.00  *  Received:  $1,691.00

 

SPARTANBURG COUNTY

BAPTIST NETWORK

Annual Meeting – Tues., October 23  *  6:30 pm

Mountain View Baptist Church

 

 

PASTOR APPRECIATION

Covered Dish Luncheon

This Sunday, October 7  *  12:00 pm

October is Pastor Appreciation Month.  Bring your favorite dish and celebrate with us as we show our appreciation to Pastor Andrew Shull for his service to our church family and community.

 

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

“I believe something extra-ordinary is possible!”

Parking Lot Project Gifts Received to Date:  $135,801.48

 

COMMUNITY REVIVAL OFFERING

Each night during the Community Revival an offering was received.  Donations that came in during and after the revival totaled $7,000.00.  $3,000.00 will go to Helping Hands Ministries.  Habitat for Humanity, Woodruff Free Medical Clinic, Woodruff Community Center, and the Woodruff Community Clothes Closet will each receive $1,000.00.  To God be the Glory!

 

2008 MINISTRY SUPPORT BUDGET

Pray for our Stewardship Committee as they begin meeting to prepare the 2008 Ministry Support Budget.  The Proposed 2008 Church Budget will be presented for discussion at our Church Conference Sunday evening, November 4.  We will vote on the budget on Sunday morning, November 11.  The Stewardship Committee is composed of:  D. J. O’Hara, chairman, Loretta Burdette, Ted Culbreath, Julia Howard, Lynn Harrill, and Sam Rogers.  Ex officio members are:  Debra Fortner, Sarah Patterson, Andrew Shull, Clark Simpkins Jr., and Jane Turner.

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Over & Above Offering

In Honor of Andrew Shull’s 12th Anniversary

Sara Mudge

 

 

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING:

Sunday School Attendance       September 30

Preschool                                            5

Children                                            28

Youth                                                21

Adults                                              113

Total Attendance                            167

BUDGET                          September 30                 2007

  Needs                                $  7,969.00             $310,791.00

  Offering                            $  8,038.58             $292,778.15

 Over/(Under)                     $       69.58            ($  18,012.85)

DESIGNATED FUNDS               

  Over and Above Offering    $    656.00

  Janie Chapman Offering      $    165.00

  Designated Offerings           $    979.05

 Total Designated                   $ 1,800.05

TOTAL                                                                $ 9,838.63

 

Wednesday, October 31 * 5:30 – 6:30 pm

FBC Back Parking Lot

We would love for all children and parents to make our church the first stop on their Trick or Treating route.  We will have reflective bags to give to each child.  A portion of the parking lot will be set up for children to receive candy and prizes.  Those who would like to give out candy are encouraged to call the church office and sign up so that we can reserve a parking space for you.  “Trunk or Treat” will take the place of our regular Wednesday night activities.

 

OUR GIVING PATTERN IN 2007

Month    Budget Needs     Budget Offerings   Percentage

January     $    31,876.00   $    27,844.47               87.4%

February   $    31,876.00   $    30,385.04               95.3%

March       $    31,876.00   $    33,831.60             106.1%

April         $    39,845.00   $    34,541.64               86.7%

May          $    31,876.00   $    32,876.72             103.1%

June          $    31,876.00   $    29,265.55               91.8%

July           $    39,845.00   $    37,102.41               93.1%

August      $    31,876.00   $    29,772.23               93.4%

September $    39,845.00   $   37,158.49                93.3%

  Total       $  310,791.00   $   292,778.15             94.2%

We give thanks for the faithfulness of God’s people!  Your continued support of our church and its ministries is needed and greatly appreciated!

 

UPWARD

BASKETBALL AND CHEERLEADING

For Boys and Girls (K5 – Grade 8)

Information and registration forms for this year’s program are available in the church office.  “Upward” seeks to introduce children to Jesus Christ by creating opportunities through sports.

 

GOOD NEWS CLUB

Volunteers are needed to help with the Good News Club. The club will begin meeting this Thursday afternoon in the new District Four Activity Center and will be for children in grades 1-5.  Many children have come to know Christ through this club over the past two years.  Contact Kathy Soza for more information.

 

District Four

ACTIVITY CENTER DEDICATION

Tuesday, October 9  *  6:30 pm

Come and celebrate the opening of this new facility in our school district.  The Activities Center is located between Woodruff Primary School and Woodruff Elementary School.  The WES PTO is sponsoring a pumpkin sale beginning at 5:45 pm.

 

LUNCH AND VOLLEYBALL

High School and Middle School Sunday School Classes

Sunday, October 21

After Sunday School and Worship we will load up the bus, go to lunch, and then we will get set for volleyball.  Bring a change of clothes and your best game face.  Parents may pick up their youth at the church volleyball court around 3:00 pm.

 

FLU SHOTS

Wednesday, November 7 * 2:00 – 6:00 pm

Sign up now to receive a flu shot ($25) or pneumonia shot ($45.)  Passport Health will be with us to conduct this clinic.  The shots are available for those who are 6 months old and above.  Those who are under 18 and would like to receive a flu shot must have a parent physically present at the clinic to sign for them.  Those who are under 18 and would like to receive a pneumonia shot must have a note from their doctor.  The pneumonia shot is good for 5 years.  The paperwork necessary to submit the cost of the shots with health insurance will be provided.  The clinic is open to anyone in the community.  Please call the church office to sign up before Wednesday, October 31.

 

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, October 3  *  11:45 am

Featuring:  Four For Him

Bobby Blanton, Mike Elliott, Bob Howard, John Ward

Devotional by Don Sumner

Hosts:  Richard and Mary Ruth McAbee,

Virginia McTeer, Lottie Caldwell

Join us for great food and fellowship.

 

ADULT CHOIR NEWS

Now is a great time to join the adult choir!  We are learning a new Christmas musical, Unspeakable Joy, that will feature the Adult Choir, Four for Him, Praise Team and our Children’s Choirs.  So come and join us on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 in the choir room as we prepare for this exciting time of worship and celebration of our Savior’s birth.  Unspeakable Joy will be performed during the morning worship service on December 23.

 

 

 

 

 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

 

A PLACE TO GROW AND BELONG!

Join us this Sunday for Bible Study!  There is a class for everybody.  Contact the church office or stop by the Welcome Center if you need help knowing which class would best meet your needs.

 

PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday Morning * 7:00 -7:30 am

All are welcome!

 

THANK YOU!

Dear Church Family, I want to thank each one of you for the love and concern you have shown for me.  Tommy and I certainly thank you for the food, flowers, cards and visits, but most of all we want to thank you for your prayers.  I am doing well and everything was O.K.  I am so thankful.  We are so grateful to be a part of such a loving church family.  Love, JoAnne Westmoreland

Appreciation is expressed to all the different crews who worked to make the Annual Peanut Boil a success!  A great time was had by all!

 

 

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3

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

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7

  9:00 am   Handbell Choir Rehearsal

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

12:00 pm   Pastor Appreciation Covered Dish Luncheon

  4:30 pm   Library Committee Meeting

  5:00 pm   Diaconate and Polity Committee Meeting

  6:00 pm   Evening Worship Service

MONDAY, OCTOBER 8

10:00 am   Morning Mission Group

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10

  5:15 pm   Fellowship Supper

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

  6:30 pm   Mid-Week Service, Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s,

                  Adult Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11

  6:30 pm   Stewardship Committee Meeting

 

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, October 7

Greeters

S Scott, C Simpkins, Jr, (f), P Elliott (o), R Skinner (p)

Counting Team                           Sound Booth

       Z Orias, P & M Wood                         J Young

Nursery

J Foster, J Stone

Ushers

C Simpkins, Sr, G Cooper (f), C Shaver (o), J Davidson (p)

 pm – C Simpkins, Jr, C Willard

Welcome Center             Blood Pressure Screening

              T &T Sumner                   J Bowie

Children’s Worship

L Orias, C Reynolds, B Scott

 

 

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.

 

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, October 3

Hot Dogs, Chips, Cookies, Tea               Cost:  $1.50