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 4, 2006

 

Sunday Morning Belonging Together "Since we are all one body in Christ, we belong to each other, and each of us needs all the others."  Roman 12L5 (NLT)   Celebration of the Lord's Supper!   Learn what destroys relationships and what builds them up!

Sunday Evening Ordination Service Setting apart Patrick Elliott and Skip Scott to the Deacon Ministry! Join us as we affirm God's gifts and calling! The deacons of our church will be sharing testimonies of how they have seen the Lord at work!

 

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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!

40 Days of Community

Sunday School

BELONGING TOGETHER!

Romans 12:5

Worship Service

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

WHAT DESTROYS RELATIONSHIPS

AND WHAT BUILDS THEM?

Ephesians 4:12-13

Evening Service

Deacon Ordination

Setting Apart Patrick Elliott & Skip Scott

 

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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

                    Krisann Cox, 10-9                    Risa Langdon, 10-13

                    Dickie Turner, 10-12

OPERATION:  CHRISTMAS CHILD

Share joy & hope with a needy child in a troubled country this Christmas.  Look for the information flyers in the foyer, church office and in your Sunday School class.  The filled boxes need to be brought to the church on or before 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.

 

GOD’S GLORY COVERING SOUTH ASIA:

A MOBILIZATION EVENT

October 12-13 * Southside Baptist Church

Learn how you can join God in spreading His glory as the waters cover the sea (See Habakkuk 2:14.)  The event is sponsored by the International Mission Board and the SC Baptist Convention.

 

FLU SHOTS

Thursday, November 2 * 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Our church is hosting this clinic for the faculty & staff of District 4 Schools and for the community.   The flu shot is for adults.  At this time, there are no restrictions.  You must sign up before Wednesday, October 25.  The cost for the shot will be either $20 or $25.  (We hope to know soon.)

 

 

YOUTH CHOIR

Each Sunday * 5:00 pm * All are welcome!

 

 

BAPTIST ALL-STATE

CELEBRATION ORCHESTRA & CHORUS

January 5-7, 2007

Audition tapes must be in Columbia by October 15.

Let us know ASAP if you are interested.

 

 

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%

Total          $  294,645.00       $   287,470.62           97.6%

We give thanks for the way God is at work!  Your continued faithfulness is needed and greatly appreciated!

 

 

Pray for the People of

SOUTH CAROLINA

Pray that God’s power would be evident in our lives as we seek to be part of what He is doing in our state.

The Janie Chapman Offering

for Missions in South Carolina

Church Goal $ 1,790.70 * Received to Date:  $1,679.00

 

 

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

For the Paving of the Church Parking Lots

Fund Balance:   $34,738.01

 

 

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Over & Above Offering

In Honor of Minnie Smith

Jessie Smith

 

In Honor of Skip & Pam Scott

In Memory of Johnny Drummond

Estelle Simmons

 

In Memory of Roberta Elliott

Dickie & Jane Turner

 

         ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING:

                                        SUNDAY SCHOOL

Preschool                                        9

Children                                        22

Youth                                            19

Adults                                         114

Total Attendance                        164

 

BUDGET                     October 1                 Year to Date

  Needs                         $   7,555.00                  $302,200.00

  Offering                     $   7,817.85                  $295,288.47

 Over/(Under)              $      262.85                 ($    6,911.53)

DESIGNATED FUNDS           

  Over and Above Offering       $   387.00

  State Missions Offering           $   122.00

  Designated Offering                $   753.60

  Total Designated                     $1,262.60

TOTAL                                                        $ 9,080.45

 

 

 

What on Earth are WE here for?

A Church-Wide Spiritual Growth Campaign

Sunday School:  A Place to Grow and Belong!

Join us each Sunday during the 40 Days whether you are a member of a Sunday School class or not.  Adults & Youth will begin together in the church sanctuary where Rick Warren will introduce the Scripture lesson.  Then we will go to our regular classes for a time of discussion.  If you are not part of a class we will help you to find a group you are comfortable with.  Everything will begin at 9:45 am so you will want to be here before that.  Set an extra alarm.  Work out a telephone wake up system in your class.  Do whatever it takes, so that you will not miss out and be able to experience spiritual growth.  This past Sunday the 3^rd - 5^th Grade Sunday School Class had the highest percentage of their class members in attendance.  This class is taught by Mark and Kathy Soza.  Jean Bonds serves as the secretary.  We give thanks for the children and for the example they have set for the youth and adults.

Home Bible Studies!

Zane & Lauren Orias, Skip & Pam Scott, and Jim & Kay Young would like to host a 40 Days of Community Small Group Bible Study in their homes.  This is an excellent opportunity to reach neighbors, co-workers, friends and family members who are not already part of a Sunday School class here at First Baptist.  If you are interested in joining one of these groups or know of people to whom we could extend a special invitation, please contact the church office.

“Better Together” Devotional Guides!

Copies of Better Together, the devotional guide for 40 Days of Community and copies of The Purpose Driven Life are available for $7.00.  If you are not able to purchase these books we are happy to provide them for you.

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Woodruff Community

CLOTHES CLOSET

October is our church’s month to staff the Community Clothes Closet.  Volunteers from the following groups will be serving on a Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

October   7 – Friendship Sunday School Class

October 14 – Middle School Acteens

October 21 – Builders Sunday School Class

October 28 – Winsome Sunday School Class

If you are not part of one of these groups, but would like to volunteer to help, please call the church office.

 

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, October 4  *  11:45 am

With Kathy Swartz, Entertainer & Solo Handbell Artist

Join us for great food and fellowship.

 

HELPING HANDS BANQUET

Tues., Nov. 14 * 7:00 pm * Woodruff High School

Join in for a great time of food and fellowship as we support this vital ministry in our community.  Tickets are $7.00 in advance and $8.00 at the door.  The meal will be catered by Hickory Hills.  Door prizes will be given away.

 

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Support our Acteens by contributing craft items, homemade jams, jellies, relishes or baked goods, for the Bazaar on November 11.  The Acteens are also planning a hot dog sale that day.  If you can help out in any way, please contact the church office.              

 

 Saturday, Oct. 28 *  6:00 pm

Fun, food, fellowship, & candy for the whole family!

 

SAT REVIEW

This Saturday, October 7 * 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

The review will be led by Kay Young.  There is a $50.00 cost for materials.  Contact the church office ASAP if you are interested.

 

PASTOR APPRECIATION SUPPER

Sunday, October 22  *  After the Evening Service

Join us as we celebrate Pastor Appreciation Month.  Soup and sandwiches will be served.  Contact Pam Scott or Kelly Smith for more details.

 

SPARTANBURG COUNTY BAPTIST NETWORK

ANNUAL MEETING

Tuesday, October 24 * 6:30 pm * Crossroads Baptist

 

FAIR MINISTRY PROJECT

The Agape Sunday School class will be preparing “Sack Suppers” for workers at the Upstate Fair on October 15.  This is part of a large coordinated ministry through the churches of the Spartanburg County Baptist Network.

 

DAY BY DAY

DAY 11 * WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4

God wants you to accept others just like Jesus accepted you!

  9:00 am   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 12 * THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5

Love the people of the world, but not the values of the world!

DAY 13 * FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6

People know we love them when we show we love them!

DAY 14 * SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

We no longer live, rather Christ lives in us!

  8:00 am   SAT Review

  9:00 am   Clothes Closet – Friendship Class

DAY 15 * SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8

I need other believers in my life and they need me!

  9:00 am   Handbell Practice

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

  5:00 pm   Youth Choir Rehearsal

  6:00 pm   Evening Worship Service

  7:00 pm   Youth SNAC

DAY 16 * MONDAY, OCTOBER 9

Community is built through commitment!

10:00 am   Morning Mission Group

DAY 17 * TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10

Respect begins with a godly perspective!

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

DAY 18 * WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11

God enables us to love the fear out of one another!

  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

 

THANK YOU!

Dear Church Family, Thank you for your visits, cards, food and prayers – you will never know how much I appreciate my church family and their caring love.

  God’s blessing to each of you!  Ruby Waddell

 

 

FUNERAL MEAL PREPARATION

We need volunteers to help prepare dishes for funeral meals.  If you would like to help, please contact the church office for information and to sign up.  Thanks!

 

 

BLOOD DONORS PROGRAM

Appreciation is expressed to all who took part in Monday’s Blood Drive in Honor of Donna Hembree.  If you were not able to give on Monday, you can give at any time and simply ask that it be credited to Donna.  Because our church is part of the blood donation program, any church member who needs blood is covered free of charge by the Piedmont Blood Center (this does not cover the additional fees added by the hospitals.)  There is a critical need for blood in the upstate at this time.  Give the gift of life!

 

 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, October 8

Greeters

S Scott, C Simpkins, Jr (f), P Elliott (o) J Davidson (p)

                   Counting Team                                  Sound Booth

              B Howard, P & M Wood                        J Young

Nursery

L Burdette, MA Cooper, C Fortner

Ushers

T Culbreath, T Foster (f), L Craig, (o), K Reynolds (p)

pm – K Smith, M Orias

       Welcome Center                      Blood Pressure Screening

                   J Granger, J Harrill                    J Howard, L Turner

Children’s Worship

L Orias, MC Ramey, M Orias

 

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, October 4

Hamburgers, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Chips, Cookies  Cost:  $1.50

 

 

MID-WEEK SERVICE

Each Wednesday  *  6:30 – 7:30 pm