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 18, 2006

 

                                                                 What on earth are we here for?

                                                             A CHURCHWIDE SPIRITUAL GROWTH CAMPAIGN

 

Serving Together

 

"By helping each other with your troubles,

you truly obey the law of Christ."

Galatians 6:2 (NCV)

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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

SERVING TOGETHER

Galatians 6:2

Morning Worship Service

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO SERVE AS A TEAM?

Philippians 2:2

Evening Worship Service

JOINING HEARTS AND HANDS

1 Corinthians 3:9

Pastor Appreciation Supper

 

 

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Tim and Tammy Trammell

137 Skinner Road

Woodruff, SC  29388

Deacon:  Skip Scott

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

     Bernice Meadows, 10-22        Betsy Foster, 10-24

     Tim Hunt, 10-23                      Jennifer Cannon, 10-24

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

     Virginia McTeer, 10-23          Bobby Scott, 10-27

     Kaye Shaver, 10-23                 Linda Rhodes, 10-27

     Sara Hix, 10-23

 

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and prayers to Greg Cooper and family in the death of his grandfather, Carl Chesney.

 

OPERATION:  CHRISTMAS CHILD

Share joy & hope with a needy child in a troubled country this Christmas.  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.

 

2007 MINISTRY SUPPORT BUDGET

Pray for our Stewardship Committee as they continue to meet to prepare the 2007 Ministry Support Budget.  The proposed 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.

 

 

PASTOR APPRECIATION

This 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.

 

NOVEMBER CHURCH CONFERENCE

Sunday, November 5 * After the Evening Service

If your group or committee would like to be included in the printed reports, please bring your information to the church office on or before Sunday, October 29.

 

WORLD HUNGER OFFERING

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.       Received to Date:  $969.67

 

THE JANIE CHAPMAN OFFERING

for Missions in South Carolina

Church Goal $ 1,790.70 * Received to Date:  $2,004.00

 

 

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

For the Paving of the Church Parking Lots

Fund Balance:   $31,345.51

 

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Over & Above Offering

 

In Honor of the Staff

Floyd & Cora Stewart

 

In Honor of Andrew Shull

Thelma Patton

 

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING:

                                      SUNDAY SCHOOL

Preschool                                       6

Children                                       19

Youth                                           26

Ext SS                                            6

Adults                                        108

Total Attendance                       165

 

BUDGET                     October 15                   Year to Date

  Needs                         $   7,555.00                    $317,310.00

  Offering                     $   5,133.70                    $308,753.77

 Over/(Under)            ($   2,421.30)                  ($    8,556.23)

DESIGNATED FUNDS           

  Over and Above Offering       $   192.00

  State Missions Offering          $   200.00

  World Hunger Offering          $     47.39

  Designated Offering               $   279.15

  Total Designated                    $   718.54

TOTAL                                                                     $ 5,852.24

 

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.

“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.

 

Church-Wide Covered Dish Luncheon

On Sunday morning, November 5 we will join together to celebrate the things that God has accomplished during the 40 Days of Community.  Please bring your favorite dishes as we share in a great time of fellowship after the morning worship service.

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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.

 

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 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 and the Middle School Acteens who have served the last two Saturdays.

 

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, November 1  *  11:45 am

Lonnie and Hazel Shull (our pastor’s parents) will be our program guests.  Join us for great food, fellowship, entertainment and inspiration.

 

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 $20.

 

ROYAL AMBASSADOR DAY

At Furman University

Saturday, November 11, 2006

$10.00 for Game ticket and lunch

Sign up by November 1

 

WINTER YOUTH RETREAT

January 13-15, 2007 * Pigeon Forge, TN

We will be attending the Strength to Stand Conference.  Program guests include:  Scott Dawson, Rick Ousley, Dave Edwards, Mark Cahill, Spur 58, Joel Engle, Charlie Hall, The Afters, and Skillet.  The cost of $110.00 includes 2 nights lodging, transportation and the conference registration.  A deposit of $55.00 is due on or before Sunday, October 29.

 

THANKSGIVING OUTREACH MEAL

Wednesday, November 22

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.

 

DAY BY DAY

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

DAY 27 * FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20

The purpose of confession is not disgrace, but grace!

DAY 28 * SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21

Fellowship without forgiveness is impossible!

  9:00 am   Clothes Closet –Builders SS Class

DAY 29 * SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22

We’re saved to serve each other!

  9:00 am   Handbell Practice

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

  5:00 pm   Youth Praise

  6:00 pm   Evening Worship Service

  7:00 pm   Pastor Appreciation Supper

DAY 30 * MONDAY, OCTOBER 23

We are to carry each other’s burdens!

DAY 31 * TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24

You have more to share than you realize!

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

DAY 32 * WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25

Humility is the result of knowing who you are!

  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 33 * THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26

Find the intersection of God’s will and your gifts!

DAY 34 * FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27

Serious service requires serious sacrifice!

DAY 35 * SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

We are better together!

  9:00 am   Clothes Closet – Winsome SS Class

  6:00 pm   Fall Festival

 

Spartanburg County Baptist Network

ANNUAL MEETING

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

 

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Support our Acteens by contributing craft items, homemade jams, jellies, relishes or baked goods, for the Bazaar on Nov. 11.  If you can help in any way, please contact the church office.

THANK YOU!

Dear Friends, Thank you for keeping in touch while I’ve been though this “ordeal”.  I appreciate your thoughts, prayers and cards.  We have been missing our church family and hope to be active again soon.  Thanks again.  Sincerely,

                                      Cora & Floyd Stewart

 

 

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 22

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

S Lloyd, CA McAbee, J Yarbray

pm – A Smith

Ushers

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

pm –  DJ O’Hara, R Smith

       Welcome Center                      Blood Pressure Screening

          R & L Tipton                           C Schlock, J Cooper

Children’s Worship

K Smith, L Craig, SA Ramey

 

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, October 18

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

 

MID-WEEK SERVICE

Each Wednesday  *  6:30 – 7:30 pm