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

September 6, 2006

This Sunday at First Baptist:
LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION SERVICE 11:00 am  *  Sanctuary Join us as we encourage, support, and pray for these men and women who put their lives at risk for the safety of our community.  Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright and Chaplain Jerry Clevenger will be sharing during the service.	TEAM FBC! 6:00 PM  *  Fellowship Hall All committees of the church will meet to set goals for the new year. A service of encouragement will be held as we prepare to use out gifts for God! Special "teams" will be formed for upcoming ministries and events. There will be a place for everyone! Visitors are welcome!
ANNUAL PEANUT BOIL Boiled and Roasted Peanuts  *  After Team FBC Join us for this wonderful time of fellowship as we express our appreciation to all who give of their time for the cause of Christ!

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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!

Sunday School

THE THRILL OF VICTORY

Joshua 4:1-3, 8, 10-11, 17-24

Worship Service

Law Enforcement Appreciation Service

Sheriff Chuck Wright

Evening Service

Team FBC!

Fellowship Hall

Church-Wide Fellowship

Annual Peanut Boil and Roast

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Ray and Koosje Smith

9 Pearmac Court

Woodruff, South Carolina 29388

Deacon: Lynn Harrill

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

Our church family grieves the death of John Drummond and extends our love and prayerful support to Inez Drummond and Family in the death of her husband. Johnny became part of our church family in 1953.

Our church family grieves the death of Bud Kiser and extends our love and prayerful support to Joanne Kiser and Family in the death of her husband. Bud became part of our church family in 1950.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                Christopher Simmons, 9  Curtis Walker, 9-13

                Matthew Thompson, 9-11 Sandra Siatkowski, 9-13

                Whitt Ramey, 9-12 Tammy Smith, 9-15

                Melanie Watson, 9-13 Garrett Lloyd, 9-15

Pray for the People of

SOUTH CAROLINA

We have entered into a Season of Prayer for Missions in SC. During September, we will receive an offering for state missions named to honor Janie Chapman. Pray that God’s power would be evident in our lives as we seek to be part of what He is doing in our state.

Church Goal $ 1,790.70 * Received to Date: $585.00

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

For the Paving of the Church Parking Lots

Fund Balance: $32,754.67

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

In Memory of Frances Rhodes & June Osborne

Jeff & Doniece Lanford

Over & Above Offering

In Honor of Jim & Kay Young’s 30^th Anniversary

Angela Young & Brett Dotson

In Memory of Bud Kiser

Frances Pearson Estella Coker

Sara Mudge Nelle Waddell

Anne Williams

Jim & Kay Young

Walter & Linda Garrett

Bob & Gail Hix

Bill & Shelba Scott

Tommy & JoAnne Westmoreland

Tom & Jane Foster

Dickie & Jane Turner

Johnny & Carolyn Osborne

In Memory of Johnny Drummond

Randy & Linda Rhodes

Jim & Kay Young

Dickie & Jane Turner

Tom & Jane Foster

Tommy & JoAnne Westmoreland

In Memory of Olive Stribling

Roger & Priscilla Miller

Jim & Kay Young

In Memory of James Cape

Randy & Linda Rhodes Tom & Jane Foster

Arthur & Marie Wood

Janie Chapman Offering

In Honor of Ginny Suggs & Willie Mae Roper

Johnny & Carolyn Osborne

In Memory of Bud Kiser

Randy & Linda Rhodes

In Memory of Olive Stribling

Kent & Tommie Jo McAbee

In Memory of James Cape

Morning Mission Group Ginny Suggs

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Preschool 8

Children 23

Youth 22

Adults 111

Total Attendance 164

BUDGET September 3 Year to Date

Needs $ 7,555.00 $271,980.00

Offering $ 7,573.99 $265,862.13

Over/(Under) $ 18.99 ($ 6,117.87)

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Over and Above Offering $ 940.93

State Missions Offering $ 560.00

Designated Offering $ 291.50

Total Designated $1,792.43

TOTAL $ 9,366.42

WOODRUFF COMMUNITY REVIVAL

Fall for Jesus!

September 17 – 21, 2006 * First Baptist Church

Be praying as we seek to Lift up the Name of Jesus! Volunteers are needed to serve as greeters, ushers, parking lot attendants, children’s worship helpers and nursery helpers. Contact the church office if you will be able to help.

Community Revival Choir

A mass choir made up of musicians from churches across the Woodruff Community will lead in worship during the Community Revival. You are invited to take part. Rev. Curtis Terry will be directing the Community Choir. The choir will meet prior to the service each night and special rehearsals will be held:

Saturday, September 9 * 10:00 am * Cornerstone

Saturday, September 16 * 10:00 am * First Baptist

Revival Prayer Meeting

Monday, September 11

First Baptist Church * 7:00 pm

Join with Christians from across our community as we gather in our church sanctuary to pray for the revival efforts and for the Lord to pour out His Spirit on the Woodruff Community.

Outreach!

Saturday, September 16

On the Saturday prior to the Community Revival, we will prayer-walk the neighborhoods and give out “door-hangers” with information about the Community Revival. We will also have a booth at the Woodruff Fall Festival where we will give out water bottles with information about the revival printed on the labels. If you would like to be part of either of these projects, please contact the church office.

CARE VISITS

Thursday, September 7 * 8:30 am

Join with us as we visit our Care Residents that are in facilities across the upstate. We will eat lunch together between visits. All are welcome!

FUNERAL MEAL PREPARATION

We need volunteers to help prepare dishes for funeral meals. If you would like to help, please contact the church office for information and to sign up. Thanks!

Woodruff Community

CLOTHES CLOSET

October is our church’s month to staff the Community Clothes Closet. Ask your Sunday School Class or Mission Group if they would like to claim a Saturday. At least 4 people are needed each Saturday from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm.

40 DAYS OF COMMUNITY

Beginning September 24, 2006

What on Earth are WE here for?

A Church-Wide Spiritual Growth Campaign

The Devotional Guides are $7.00. If you are able, purchase one for yourself & one for a friend. The guides include 40 Days of Devotions, Journal, & the Small Group/Sunday School Lessons. Different guides for youth and children will be provided.

Host Homes Needed!

Would you consider hosting a “small group Bible study” in your home during 40 Days of Community? The study features a DVD by Rick Warren with discussion questions provided. This is an excellent way to reach neighbors, co-workers, or family who are reluctant to come with you to church. Contact our pastor if you would like to pursue this opportunity.

The Purpose Driven Community Simulcast

On Sunday night, September 24, we will view together the “National Simulcast” to prepare us for the 40 Days of Community. There will be powerful preaching, testimonies and music. The simulcast features Rick Warren, author of The Purpose Driven Life. You will not want to miss this event.

Sunday School

(During The 40 Days, Beginning September 24)

We will begin each week in the sanctuary where we will take part as Rick Warren leads us through the Sunday School lesson. Then we will go to our Sunday School classes for a time of discussion. You will receive a 40 Days of Community key ring and each week you will be given a memory verse to attach to it.

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.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

The Acteens are sponsoring a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 11, to help with the cost for the National Acteens Convention in Kansas City, Missouri in 2007. If anyone would like to contribute craft items, homemade jams, jellies, relishes or baked goods, they would greatly appreciate it. The Acteens are also planning a hot dog sale that day. If you can help out in any way, please contact Donna Hembree or the church office.

ORDINATION SERVICE

Setting apart

Patrick Elliott and Skip Scott

to the Deacon Ministry

Sunday Evening, October 8

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

9:00 am 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

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

8:30 am Care Visits

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

10:00 am Community Revival Choir Rehearsal - Cornerstone

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

9:00 am Handbell Practice

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Worship Service

5:00 pm Deacon’s Meeting

6:00 pm Evening Worship – Fellowship Hall

7:00 pm Peanut Boil

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

10:00 am Morning Mission Group

7:00 pm Community Revival Prayer Meeting

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

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

A PLACE TO GROW AND BELONG!

Join us this Sunday for Bible Study! There is a small group for everybody. Contact the church office or stop by the Welcome Center if you need help knowing which class would best meet your needs.

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, September 6 * 11:45 am

Featuring Rev. Bryant Sims, Christian Humorist

Devotional by Carolyn Culbreath

Join us for great food and fellowship.

MOPS

Wednesday, September 6 * 9:00 – 11:30 am

The Woodruff Community Mothers of Preschoolers Group will meet at our church on the 1^st and 3^rd Wednesdays of each month. Volunteers are needed to help staff the nursery. Contact Susan Cooper or the church office for more information.

SEE YOU AT THE POLE

Wednesday, September 27 * 7:30 am

A special time of student led prayer

at the flagpole at each school!

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, September 10

Greeters

Z Orias, R Rhodes (f), S Ramey (o) R Tipton (p)

Counting Team Sound Booth

J Davidson, DJ & E O’Hara S Scott

Nursery

G Hix

Ushers

T Culbreath, T Foster (f), L Craig (o), K Reynolds (p)

Welcome Center Blood Pressure Screening

J Granger, J Harrill S Culbreath, J Howard

Children’s Worship

K Smith, C Fortner, S Hix, P Sumner

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, September 6

Chicken Rings, Creamed Potatoes, Green Beans,

Cookies, Tea Cost: $1.50

SEPTEMBER CHURCH CONFERENCE

Sunday, September 24 * After the 40 Days Simulcast