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 25, 2006

 

                                                                 What on earth are we here for?

                                                             A CHURCHWIDE SPIRITUAL GROWTH CAMPAIGN

 

Worship Together

 

"You have six days to do your work, but the seventh day

of each week is holy because it belongs to Me."

Leviticus  23:3 (CEV)

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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

WORSHIPPING TOGETHER

Leviticus 23:3

Morning Worship Service

HOW TO TELL GOD YOU LOVE HIM

Matthew 23:37-38

Evening Worship Service

RESPONDING TO THE GREATNESS OF GOD

Hebrews 13:15-16

 

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

  Bryan Burgess, 10-29             Susan Culbreath, 11-1

  Vickie Rae Smith, 10-30        Christina Green, 11-2

  Scott Hix, 10-30                      Whitney Horn, 11-2

  Stan Hix, 10-31                       James Talanges, 11-2

  Melanie Garner, 10-31           Austin Weathers, 11-2

  Bryan Lloyd, 11-1                   Leroy Patterson, 11-3

  Kate McFerrin, 11-1               Henry Casey, 11-3

  Judy Cooper, 11-1                  Chrisy Thompson, 11-4

 

OPERATION:  CHRISTMAS CHILD

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

The Proposed 2007 Ministry Support 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.  Copies will be available in the church office on Wednesday, Nov. 1.

 

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 this Sunday, October 29.

 

MEN’S MINISTRY SUPPER

Monday, November 6  *  7:00 pm

Join us for this time of fellowship and planning for ministry.  Van Clark will be the special guest speaker.  There is no charge.  Donations will be accepted.

 

PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday Morning * 7:00 am * All are Welcome!

 

 

 

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.

 

BAPTIST WOMEN’S

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

Monday, November 6, 2006

10:00 am  -  Zion Hill Baptist Church

6:45 pm  -  Tucapau Baptist Church

Please call the church office if you need help with transportation.

 

WORLD HUNGER OFFERING

Don’t forget to bring your filled “rice bowl” banks to help the hungry - locally, nationally, & internationally.

 

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

For the Paving of the Church Parking Lots

Fund Balance:   $32,150.51

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Over & Above Offering

 

In Memory of Bud Kiser

Evans & JoAnn Wilkie

Fellowship Sunday School Class

 

In Memory of Carl Chesney

Bob & Gail Hix

 

 

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING:

                                   SUNDAY SCHOOL

Preschool                                        5

Children                                        23

Youth                                            13

Adults                                           97

Total Attendance                        138

 

BUDGET                     October 22                    Year to Date

  Needs                          $   7,555.00                    $324,865.00

  Offering                       $   5,632.50                    $314,386.27

 Over/(Under)              ($   1,922.50)                  ($ 10,478.73)

DESIGNATED FUNDS           

  Over and Above Offering       $   805.00

  Designated Offering                $     10.00

  Total Designated                     $   815.00

TOTAL                                                                  $ 6,447.50

 

What on Earth are WE here for?

A Church-Wide Spiritual Growth Campaign

Church-Wide Covered Dish Luncheon

Next Sunday morning, November 5 we will join together to celebrate all 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.

 

 “Better Together” Devotional Guides!

We purchased extra copies of Better Together and The Purpose Driven Life so that we could be sure that everyone who wanted to take part in this opportunity for spiritual growth would be able to do so.  As we near the end of the 40 Days we want to try and find good homes for these devotional guides.  If you know of someone whose spiritual walk with God would benefit through these devotional readings, please help us get a copy of one of these books to them.  If you are able to help us with the cost of the books ($7) please do so, but if not we are happy to provide them.

 

Sunday School:  A Place to Grow and Belong!

Join us this Sunday whether you are a member of a Sunday School class or not.  Adults & Youth will begin together in the church sanctuary for an introduction to 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.

 

Woodruff Community

CLOTHES CLOSET

Volunteers are needed to serve this Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm to help supplement the folks from the Winsome SS Class.  If you will be able to help, please call the church office.

 

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 this 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

 

NEWSLETTER ON THE WEB

Our newsletter is posted on our church web site:  www.woodruff1st.org each week.  Send your email address to office@woodruff1st.org if you would like to be notified each week when the newsletter is updated. 

 

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 this 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.

 

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Saturday, November 11  *  9:00  – 1:00

Support our Acteens by contributing craft items, homemade jams, jellies, relishes or baked goods for the Bazaar on Nov. 11.  Sign up sheets are in each Sunday School Class and the church office.  Hot dog plates, $5.00 each, (1 hot dog, baked beans, slaw, chips & cookie) will be available for delivery with a minimum of a 5-plate order.  Please call the church office if you would like to have delivery.

 

 

MID-WEEK SERVICE

Each Wednesday  *  6:30 – 7:30 pm

 

DAY BY DAY

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

DAY 36 * SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29

Be still and know God!

  2:00 am   Daylight Saving Time Ends

  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   Deacon’s Meeting

DAY 37 * MONDAY, OCTOBER 30

When we worship with an unprepared heart we sin!

DAY 38 * TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31

Group prayer strengthens faith!

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

DAY 39 * WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Giving back to God is the heart of worship!

  9:00 am   Mothers of Preschoolers (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 40 * THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2

Every time I celebrate with others is practice for heaven!

  1:00 pm   Flu Clinic

 

 

THANK YOU!

Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for all that you have done for my family and me during our time of grief.  The cards, visits, food, prayers, and music have meant so much to my entire family and I am so glad to be part of a kind and thoughtful church.

With Christian love,   Greg Cooper & Family

 

 

Dear Family of Faith,  Words are truly inadequate to express to you how thankful I am for your words of affirmation, gifts, shared remembrances & acts of service during Pastor Appreciation Month.  All of us need encouragement & to be reminded that we are supported, loved & cared for.  Special thanks to everyone who was involved in planning, cooking, & serving Sunday night’s supper.  Please continue to pray for me as I seek the Lord’s will each day to know how to lead this great congregation in worship & in using the gifts God has blessed each of us with to serve together as we seek to bring Him honor & glory.  Thank you for the privilege you have given me to serve as your pastor.

In Christ’s love, Andrew Shull

 

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 29

Greeters

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

                   Counting Team                            Sound Booth

          B Howard, P & M Wood                     Z Orias

Nursery

T Bailey, G Nash                     pm – R Smith

Ushers

J Cannon, T Westmoreland (f), B Lanford (o), H Woodfin (p)

pm –  R Rhodes, M Elliott

       Welcome Center                      Blood Pressure Screening

A Henson, V Brown                      S Culbreath, J Howard

Children’s Worship

L Orias, CA McAbee, A Tinker

 

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, October 25

Pizza, Corn, Cookies, Tea          Cost:  $1.50

 

DAYLIGHT SAVING ENDS!

Remember to set your clocks

back 1 hour this Saturday!