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 17, 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

THE HEART OF THE MATTER

Matthew 5:21-32

 

Morning Worship Service

THE FAR AWAY HEART

Matthew 15:8

 

Evening Worship Service

Celebration of Baptism

OUR FIRST LOVE

Revelation 2:4

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                       Bernice Meadows, 10-22          Sara Hix, 10-23

                       Tim Hunt, 10-23                       Betsy Foster, 10-24

                       Jessie Smith, 10-23                   Jean Craig, 10-26

                       Virginia McTeer, 10-23           Linda Rhodes, 10-27

                       Kaye Shaver, 10-23                  Bob Scott, 10-27

 

MID WEEK SERVICE

Wednesday, October 17 * 6:30 pm

We are studying the 23rd Psalm.

Come ready to receive a blessing!

 

OPERATION:  CHRISTMAS CHILD

Share joy & hope with a needy child in a troubled country this Christmas.  Boxes and information flyers are available across from the Welcome Center.  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

 

WOMEN ON MISSION

Sunday, October 28  *  5:00 pm  *  Adult II Dept.

Meg Hunt will be sharing about Romania.

 

MONDAY NIGHT MESS

Monday, November 5  * 7:00 pm

Join our Men’s Ministry group for a great time of food, fellowship, and inspiration.

 

WILL YOU HELP US REACH OUR

VISITORS?

Over the last several weeks we have been brainstorming about ways that we can help our visitors feel loved and welcomed so that they may become part of the life and ministry of our church.  If you would be willing to help reach out please contact Curtis Walker, 476-7368, or the church office.  Watch this space for information about an upcoming meeting.

 

Following the Lord in Baptism

 

KATHLEEN GEDEON SOZA

 

 Sunday Evening

October 21, 2007

 

 

LUNCH AND VOLLEYBALL

High School and Middle School Sunday School Classes

This Sunday, October 21

After Sunday School & Worship we will load up the bus, eat lunch, & then come back & play volleyball.  Bring a change of clothes & your best game face.  Parents may pick up their youth at the volleyball court around 3:00 pm.

 

ROYAL AMBASSADOR DAY

At Furman University * Saturday, November 3

$16.00 for Game ticket and lunch.

Sign up by October 28.

 

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

“I believe something extra-ordinary is possible!”

Parking Lot Project Gifts Received to Date:  $136,776.49

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Over & Above Offering

In Honor of Andrew Shull

Kent, Tommie Jo, & Carol Anne McAbee

Kate Hames

Mark & Kathy Soza

 

 

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING:

Sunday School Attendance       October 14

Preschool                                           4

Children                                           17

Youth                                               20

Adults                                            109

Total Attendance                           150

BUDGET                            October 7                2007

  Needs                                $  7,969.00         $326,729.00

  Offering                            $  5,420.10         $306,320.90

 Over/(Under)                   ($ 2,548.90 )        ($  20,408.10)

DESIGNATED FUNDS               

  Over and Above Offering   $   462.00

  Janie Chapman Offering     $     30.00

  Designated Offerings          $   621.53

 Total Designated                 $1,113.53

TOTAL                                                            $ 6,533.63

 

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.

 

REVISED CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS

Copies of the proposed Constitution & By-Laws and of our current Constitution and By-Laws are available in the church office.  At the November 4 Church Conference the proposed changes will be presented to the church for discussion and on Sunday November 11 the church will have the opportunity to vote.  The Polity Committee is composed of Jim Davidson, chairman, Ann Henson, Jeff Hix, Bob Howard, Zane Orias, Frances Pearson and Wayne Waddell.

 

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.  The cost is $110 plus meals.  To sign up, turn in a deposit of $55.00 on or before Sunday, November 7.

 

FLU SHOTS

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

Sign up now to receive a flu shot ($25) or a pneumonia shot ($45.)  Those who are under 18 must have a parent physically present.  The clinic is open to anyone in the community.  Please call the church office to sign up before Wednesday, Oct. 31.

 

READ THE BIBLE THROUGH IN 2008

Will you commit to reading the Bible through in 2008?  A new devotional guide called Life Walk is being produced that will provide overviews, insights, applications and other features for each day’s reading.  The cost is $25.00 for a year (12 issues).  The guides will be delivered to your home each month.  If you would like to subscribe, sign up now through the church office so that the first issue can arrive before January 1.  Help is available for those who would like to use this guide but can not afford it.

 

 

FOOD DRIVE

The GA’s are sponsoring a Food Drive for Helping Hands Ministries.  Collection boxes will be located in the Sunday School Classes and in the foyers.  They are in need of everything but could especially use the following items:  Cereal, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Canned Meat (Tuna, Salmon, etc.,) Rice, Dried Beans, Pasta, Canned Milk, Canned Fruit, and Canned Vegetables.  They are also in need of personal care items (shampoo, toilet paper, paper towels, soap.)  Travel size shampoo & soap are especially useful.

 

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING

Have your blood pressure checked on Sunday mornings before or after Sunday School.  The blood pressure station is located at the entryway to Adult II.

 

“CATCH UP” SUNDAY!

November 4

We give thanks for all the tithes and offerings that are brought to carry on the Lord’s work through His church.  At the moment, we are $20,408.10 behind in our contributions toward this year’s budget.  The deacons have asked that each person consider giving a special offering on November 4 to help our church fulfill the opportunities God has given us to minister together.  

 

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.

 

NOVEMBER CHURCH CONFERENCE

Sunday, November 4 * 7:00 pm

At this conference the church will hear recommendations from:  The Stewardship Committee concerning the 2008 Budget;  The Transportation Committee concerning the 1979 Church Van; and The Polity Committee concerning changes in our Constitution and By-Laws.  If your group, ministry, or committee would like to be included in the printed reports, please drop them by the office, fax or email them by Wednesday, October 31.

 

HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Saturday, November 3  *  9:30 am – 3:00 pm

First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

The bazaar will feature thousands of crafts made by the Women of Woodruff.  It will be organized in shops:  holiday, baby, gifts, bakery, garden, white elephant, and kitchen.  Enjoy breakfast and/or lunch.  Proceeds will benefit the Woodruff Community Center.

 

PRAYER MEETING

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

All are welcome!

 

  

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

 

Spartanburg County Baptist Network

ANNUAL MEETING

Tuesday, October 23  * 6:30 pm

Mountain View Baptist Church

Join in as the 25th Anniversary Celebration begins.  The theme is "Celebrating the Journey Behind Us."  A reception after the meeting will give you the opportunity to greet many of our history makers.

 

THANK YOU!

Dear Pastor and Church Family, Thank you for all the kindness and compassion shown to me during my recent fall at the church.  I am grateful for all the cards, calls and especially for the prayers offered in my behalf. 

In Christian Love, Richard McAbee

 

Dear Friends at FBC Woodruff,  Thank you for your caring and kindness as expressed through your cards and notes of support and your prayers.  I’m doing quite well now and look forward to a time we can be with you again. 

      Gratefully, Hazel Shull

 

 

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17

  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

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18

  6:30 pm   Stewardship Committee Meeting

  7:00 pm   Healing Heart Support Group

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21

  9:00 am   Handbell Choir Rehearsal

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

12:00 pm   Youth Lunch & Volleyball

  6:00 pm   Evening Worship Service

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

  6:30 pm   Annual SCBN Meeting – Mountain View

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24

  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

 

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, October 21

Greeters

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

Counting Team                           Sound Booth

       Z Orias, P & M Wood                         S Rogers

Nursery

D Hembree, P Gilliland

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                  S Culbreath

Children’s Worship

L Orias

 

LIBRARY UPDATE

New library books have arrived and will be on display across from the Welcome Center.  Stop by and check out these new additions or visit the library.

 

 

THANKSGIVING 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.  Would you consider donating a turkey?  Sign up if you would like to help in the kitchen that day, help deliver meals, or make desserts/cornbread.  Join in this wonderful ministry.

 

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, October 17

Hamburgers, Chips, Cookies, Tea               Cost:  $1.50