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 31, 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

SEEKING YOUR FATHER’S APPROVAL

Matthew 6:1-18

Morning Worship Service

“IT’S FOR YOUR OWN GOOD!”

Matthew 6:1-4; 19-34

Evening Worship Service

“IT IS IMPORTANT TO PLAN AHEAD!”

Luke 16:1-15

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                Chrisy Thompson, 11-4 Tammy Sumner, 11-7

                Clark Simpkins, Sr, 11-5 Molly Grayson Lawson, 11-7

                Sarah Ashley Ramey, 11-5 Lewis Stephens, 11-8

                Tommie Jo McAbee, 11-5 Katherine Patton, 11-9

                Scott O’Shields, 11-5

Baptist Women’s

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

Monday, November 5 * 6:45 - 8:15 pm

Cornerstone Baptist Church

Refreshments will follow the program.

Program Leader – Rev. Paul McKee

Offering Goal: $500.00

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, November 7 * 11:45 am

Our special guest will be Rick Tipton.

Hosts and Hostesses will be: Floyd & Cora Stewart, Pat & Sarah Patterson, and Michiko Phillips. Our devotional will be led by Rex Skinner. Join us for great food and fellowship.

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 Oct. 31.

MID WEEK SERVICE

Wednesday, November 7 * 6:30 pm

Join us for prayer and Bible study the first Wednesday of November. Our study will begin with Psalm 26.

MONDAY NIGHT MESS

November 12 * 7:00 pm

Join our Men’s Ministry group for a great time of food, fellowship, and inspiration. Joe McClain will be our guest speaker.

“CATCH UP” SUNDAY!

This 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 $22,573.75 behind in our contributions toward this year’s budget. The deacons have asked that each person consider giving a special offering this Sunday to help our church fulfill the opportunities God has given us to minister together.

OVER AND ABOVE

PARKING LOT FINANCIAL REPORT

We have received the final bill for the parking lot project. The estimated cost for the project was $254,661.75. The actual cost was $258,906.00. Additional expenses were incurred for work that was not included in the original proposal. These included: an additional sidewalk, a concrete dumpster pad, paving the area to the left of the garage, repairing the sub-grade near the office entrance, sand for the volleyball court, stop signs and handicap signs. Including the engineering costs that were paid in 2006, $134,770.63 was paid from the Over and Above Fund. $132,290.97 was paid from the Capital Needs Fund. Thank you for your generous support. The back parking lot has been an area of need for many, many years. The task now will be to rebuild our Capital Needs Fund and to begin saving toward our next Over and Above Project.

GIDEON OFFERING

$259.00 was contributed this past Sunday for the purchase of Bibles. We pray that God will use His Word in a powerful way to change hearts & lives.

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

In Thanksgiving for Kathy Soza

Joel & Sharon Rexford

Over & Above Offering In Honor of Four for Him

John & Kim McAbee

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING:

Sunday School Attendance October 28

Preschool 4

Children 24

Youth 20

Adults 108

Total Attendance 156

BUDGET October 28 2007

Needs $ 7,969.00 $342,667.00

Offering $ 7,087.45 $320,093.25

Over/(Under) ($ 881.55) ($ 22,573.75)

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Over and Above Offering $ 355.54

World Hunger Offering $ 16.21

Designated Offerings $ 253.25

Total Designated $ 625.00

TOTAL $ 7,712.45

TRUNK OR TREAT

This 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.

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.

COMMUNITY

THANKSGIVING SERVICES

First Baptist Church

Sunday, November 18 * 7:00 pm

First Baptist, Emma Gray Methodist, and First Presbyterian have shared together in a service of Thanksgiving for many, many years. The service will be held on the Sunday night before Thanksgiving. Bring your friends and family as we serve as the hosts for this wonderful time of worship.

Northside Baptist Church

Tuesday, November 20 * 7:00 pm

Planned by the Woodruff Baptist Association, the service will be led by individuals from churches across our community. Rev. George Norris will be preaching. Come and join in as we express our thanks to God!

From the Makers of Facing the Giants

FLYWHEEL

In Every Man’s Life, There’s a Turning Point

Next Sunday, November 11 * 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Invite friends, family, neighbors and co-workers to come with you to this special service.

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 before Nov. 1 through the church office to ensure delivery by January 1. Help is available for those who would like to use this guide but cannot afford it.

FOOD DRIVE

The GA’s are sponsoring a Food Drive for Helping Hands Ministries. Collection boxes are located in the Sunday School Classes & in the foyers. They are in need of everything but could especially use: Cereal, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Canned Meat, 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.

OPERATION: CHRISTMAS CHILD

Share joy & hope with a needy child in a troubled country. 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 next Sunday, November 11. www.samaritanspurse.org

NOVEMBER CHURCH CONFERENCE

Sunday, November 4 * 7:00 pm

This Sunday 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; and the Deacons concerning our Over and Above Offering. 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.

2008 MINISTRY SUPPORT BUDGET

The proposed budget will be presented for discussion at our Church Conference this Sunday evening. We will vote on the budget next Sunday morning, Nov. 11. Copies of the proposed budget are available in the church office.

REVISED CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS

The Polity Committee is recommending revisions to our Constitution & By Laws. Copies of the proposed & current documents are available in the church office. This Sunday evening the proposed changes will be presented to the church for discussion and next Sunday morning, Nov. 11, the church will have the opportunity to vote.

WOODRUFF COMMUNITY CENTER

HOLIDAY BAZAAR

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

Held at: 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, gift, bakery, garden, white elephant, and kitchen. Enjoy breakfast and/or lunch. Proceeds will benefit the Woodruff Community Center.

Set your clocks back one hour

this Saturday night so that you won’t be late for Sunday School this Sunday morning.

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

HEAT

We are in the process this week of changing the church’s heating and air system from air conditioning to heat so that everything will be ready for this Sunday.

THANK YOU!

Dear First Baptist, Thank you so very much for the Gatorade you provided for the WHS Cross Country Team last week. The team members work very hard and your thoughtfulness lifted their spirits after a difficult workout. We appreciate all you do for our athletes, students, and community. In Christ, Steve Ramey

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31

5:30 pm Trunk or Treat – Back Parking Lot

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 (Daylight Saving Time Ends)

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

2:30 pm Personnel Committee

6:00 pm Evening Worship Service

7:00 pm Church Conference

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

11:45 am Golden Age Fellowship

2:00 pm Flu Clinic

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, NOVEMBER 8

10:00 am Martha Lewis Mission Group Shoebox Meeting

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, November 4

Greeters

J McAbee, J Young (f), C Walker (o), L Harrill (p)

Counting Team Sound Booth

R Tipton, W & L Garrett S Scott

Nursery

J Bonds, C Culbreath

Ushers

C Simpkins, Sr, G Cooper (f), J Davidson (o), C Shaver (p)

pm – C Simpkins, Jr, C Willard

Welcome Center Blood Pressure Screening

T & T Sumner J Howard

Children’s Worship

L Orias, M Orias, B Scott

Coming Soon

PUPPET MINISTRY

For Grades 3^rd – 8^th

Beginning Sunday, November 18 * 5:00 pm

Children’s Church Room

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 this Sunday, November 4.

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Next Wednesday, November 7

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