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 11, 2006

 

                                                                 What on earth are we here for?

                                                             A CHURCHWIDE SPIRITUAL GROWTH CAMPAIGN

 

Growing Together

 

"Encourage one another and build each other up."

1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV)

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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

GROWING TOGETHER

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Morning Worship Service

HOW WE HELP EACH OTHER GROW

Romans 8:29

Evening Worship Service

GROWING PAINS

John 15:2

 

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                       Betty Rhodes, 10-15              Lynne Morgan, 10-19

                       Martha Robertson, 10-17     Patrick Elliott, 10-20

                       Carolyn Schlock, 10-18

 

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and prayerful support to

Joanne Kiser and Family in the death

of her sister-in-law, Elizabeth Geer.

 

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.

 

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.)

 

2007 MINISTRY SUPPORT BUDGET

Pray for our Stewardship Committee as they meet the next two Thursdays to prepare the 2007 Ministry Support Budget.  The Proposed 2007 Church Budget will be presented for discussion at our Church Conference Sunday evening, November 5.  We will vote on the budget on Sunday morning, November 12.  The Stewardship Committee is composed of:  Tony Brown, chairman, Loretta Burdette, Ted Culbreath, Julia Howard, Lynn Harrill, and D. J. O’Hara.  Ex officio members are:  Debra Fortner, Steve Ramey, Andrew Shull, Clark Simpkins Jr., and Jane Turner.

 

 

Saturday, October 28 *  6:00 pm

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

If you would be willing to:  bake a cake for the cake walk, make a dessert, run a carnival game, donate candy, give out candy at your Sunday School Class door, help decorate, help prepare or clean up from supper, help with taking things down or help greet new people, please contact Kelly Smith.

 

Spartanburg County Baptist Network

ANNUAL MEETING

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

 

RICE BOWLS

Plastic “Rice Bowl” banks for World Hunger were distributed earlier this year.  When your Rice Bowl is full, please bring it to the church office.  Funds contributed will be used to help the hungry - locally, nationally, & internationally.

World Hunger Offering * Received to Date:  $922.28

 

THE JANIE CHAPMAN OFFERING

for Missions in South Carolina

Church Goal $ 1,790.70 * Received to Date:  $1,804.00

 

 

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

For the Paving of the Church Parking Lots

Fund Balance:   $31,153.51

 

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Over & Above Offering In Memory of Roberta Elliott

Kate Hames

 

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING:

                                       SUNDAY SCHOOL

Preschool                                        5

Children                                        22

Youth                                            20

Adults                                           97

Total Attendance                        144

 

BUDGET                     October 8                  Year to Date

  Needs                         $   7,555.00                  $309,755.00

  Offering                     $   8,331.60                  $303,620.07

 Over/(Under)              $      776.60                 ($   6,134.93)

DESIGNATED FUNDS           

  Over and Above Offering      $   235.00

  State Missions Offering          $   125.00

  Designated Offering               $   567.50

  Total Designated                    $   927.50

TOTAL                                                              $ 9,259.10

 

 

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 Goodwill Sunday School Class had 100% of their class members in attendance.  This is our oldest men’s Sunday School class.  The class is taught by Rex Skinner.  We are grateful for their faithfulness and for the example they have set in the study of God’s Word.

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 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. Appreciation is expressed to the Friendship Sunday School Class who served this past Saturday.

 

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.

 

YOUTH PRAISE

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

 

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.

 

FAIR MINISTRY PROJECT

The Agape S. S. 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 Co. Baptist Network.

 

ROYAL AMBASSADOR DAY

At Furman University

Saturday, November 11, 2006

$10.00 for Game ticket and lunch

Sign up by November 1

 

 

 

 

DAY BY DAY

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

DAY 19 * THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12

Go for the love, not the win!

  7:00 pm   Stewardship Committee

DAY 20 * FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13

The more we understand, the more patient we become!

DAY 21 * SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

Honesty strengthens community!

  9:00 am   Clothes Closet –Middle School Acteens

DAY 22 * SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15

We all need models to help us mature!

  9:00 am   Handbell Practice

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

12:00 pm   Agape Class Lunch/Project

  5:00 pm   Youth Praise

  5:30 pm   Library Committee Meeting

  6:00 pm   Evening Worship Service

  7:00 pm   Youth SNAC

DAY 23 * MONDAY, OCTOBER 16

We have the power to kill or give life!

  7:00 pm   Martha Lewis Mission Group

DAY 24 * TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17

We are all teachers of the faith!

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

12:00 pm   Woodruff Ministerial Association

DAY 25 * WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18

It is your business!

  9:00 am   Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)

  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 26 * THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19

Let others go first!

  7:00 pm   Stewardship Committee

  7:00 pm   Healing Heart Grief Support Group

 

THANK YOU!

Dear Church Family,  Thank you for your calls, prayers, cards, and thoughtfulness during my recent knee surgery. Please continue to pray for us as I recuperate. 

                                                                Love, Ken Morrison

 

PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday Morning * 7:00 am * 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.

 

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 15

Greeters

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

                   Counting Team                            Sound Booth

     B Howard, P & M Wood                             S Scott

Nursery

B Westmoreland, G Nash, MC Ramey, R Smith

pm – E O’Hara

Ushers

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

pm –  S Ramey, B Scott

       Welcome Center                      Blood Pressure Screening

       T & L Morgan                          J Bowie, K Fowler

Children’s Worship

W Lawson, C Fortner, P Sumner

 

 

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, October 11

Chicken Rings, Creamed Potatoes, Green Beans,

 Cookies, Tea          Cost:  $1.50

 

 

MID-WEEK SERVICE

Each Wednesday  *  6:30 – 7:30 pm

 

  "A little less shock, a little more glad to see me would be nice."