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 19, 2007

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"In My Father's house are many rooms;

if it were not so, I would have told you!

I am going there to prepare a place for you!"

 

John 14:2

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

HANDLING SUCCESS SUCCESSFULLY

Daniel 4:4-5; 28-37

Morning Worship Service

WHAT JESUS TEACHES US ABOUT

HEAVEN

John 14:2

Evening Worship Service

WHAT JESUS TEACHES US ABOUT

THE HOLY SPIRIT

John 14:26

 

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                    Sam Cooper, 9-23                Marcia Ward, 9-28

                    Eloise Woodruff, 9-24         Michael Green, 9-29

                    Brad Lanford, 9-24             Martha Jean Lanford, 9-29

                    Wayne Waddell, 9-25          Sandra Hix, 9-29

                    Ken Schlock, 9-27               Chad Shaver, 9-29

                    Ted Culbreath, 9-27

 

ANNUAL PEANUT BOIL

Boiled and Roasted Peanuts

Sunday, September 30 * After the Evening Service

Join us for a wonderful time of food and fellowship!

 

WOMEN ON MISSION

Sunday, September 23 * 5:00 pm * Adult II Dept

Something new is beginning that is just for ladies.  The first meeting will be this Sunday in the Adult II Department and will meet the 4th Sunday of every month.  These meetings will be about missions around the world as well as our community and how we can help spread the Good News to all people.  We look forward to seeing you.

 

CHURCH CONFERENCE

This Sunday, September 23 * 7:00 pm

At this conference, the church will hear a recommendation from the deacons and decide on our next Over and Above projects.  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, September 19.

 

BILLY GRAHAM LIBRARY

Thursday, September 27 * 8:00 am

Journey with us to Charlotte to see the Billy Graham Library.  We will eat lunch at the Library ($8.00).  Sign up before Tuesday, September 25, if you would like to go.

 

WOODRUFF COMMUNITY REVIVAL

Fall for Jesus! *  September 16 – 20 * 7:00 pm

Please continue praying that God will pour out His Spirit in a mighty way!  Pray that the lost in our community can be reached!  Pray that the churches of our community will be strengthened!  Pray that the name of Jesus Christ will be glorified!  Great appreciation is expressed to everyone who has helped with parking, with children’s worship, in the nursery, as a greeter, as an usher, sang in the choir, worked to set up the stage, ran sound or video, distributed water bottles, or were faithful to the prayer meetings that proceeded the revival.  It has been fantastic to be able to gather as a community for worship.  We give God thanks for His blessings!

 

JANIE CHAPMAN OFFERING

During September, we are receiving an offering for missions in South Carolina named to honor Janie Chapman.  Pray that God’s power will be evident in our lives as we seek to be part of what He is doing in our state. 

Church Goal:  $2,000.00  *  Received to Date:  $1,191.00

 

 

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

“I believe something extra-ordinary is possible!”

We have received $132,146.70 to date for the parking lot project.  Gifts contributed at this point will not only help us pay for the new parking lot but will keep us from exhausting our Capital Needs Fund which is needed for future projects.  Your gifts are greatly appreciated.

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

 

In Honor of Jim & Kay Young’s 40th Anniversary

 

Over & Above Offering

Clark & Kris Simpkins

 

Choir Robe Fund

Bob & Gail Hix

 

Fellowship Hall Renovation

Kent & Tommie Jo McAbee

 

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING:

Sunday School Attendance       September 16

Preschool                                              4

Children                                              20

Youth                                                  23

Adults                                               116

Total Attendance                              163

BUDGET                           September 16                 2007

  Needs                                $  7,969.00              $294,853.00

  Offering                            $  6,061.15              $279,302.86

 Over/(Under)                   ($   1,907.85)           ($  15,550.14)

DESIGNATED FUNDS               

  Over and Above Offering    $    161.32

  Janie Chapman Offering      $    246.00

  Designated Offerings           $    541.90

 Total Designated                  $    949.22

TOTAL                                                                $ 7,010.37

 

 

 

 

Text Box: OVER and ABOVE “I believe something extra-ordinary is possible!” History In 2001, our church was freed by God's grace from financial debts incurred by a series of loans used to pay for sanctuary renovation, roofs for the educational buildings, and an air conditioning system for the educational buildings.  We decided as a congregation that we would begin saving our money to do things that we were unable to do while we were in debt.  We spent time in conference brainstorming about things we needed to take care of and things we would like to see happen.  Rather than dividing our resources between many different projects, we decided to place the items in a priority order that could be re-evaluated and adjusted in an emergency.   We would save and work toward whatever was 1st on the list.   When we had the funds for the 1stt project, we would then begin saving and working toward the 2nd project.  The church adopted Five Over and Above Projects that have now been completed.  We are still saving money to pay for the 5th Project – The Paving of the Back Parking Lot – and have not yet received the final bill for this work. Current Planning At our July Church Conference, we resumed the process of praying and brainstorming about what projects and priorities should come after the back parking lot.  The Diaconate looked at the list the church generated and tried to sort out which projects could be accomplished through budgeted funds and which ones were potential Over and Above Projects.  They then worked to come up with a recommendation for the church to consider at the September Conference that will be held this Sunday night. Recommendation The Diaconate is recommending to the church that a new heating and air system for the church sanctuary be adopted as our next project followed by kitchen and fellowship hall renovation.  (Projects to be considered at a later time include:  the paving of the front parking lot, rest room renovation, phase 2 of the church playground, a marquee, and carpeting and painting the church sanctuary.) Sanctuary Heating and Air Our present air-conditioning system for the sanctuary was installed in 1973 and the heat is dependent on boilers that have operated since 1962.   At present, heat is only available in the sanctuary during the months that the entire church system has been converted from air-conditioning to heat.   On unseasonably cool days in the spring and fall, our present system does not allow us to provide heat for the sanctuary.   To install a new Trane packaged gas fired unit for heating and cooling would run around $76,000.00.  It will take one - two months for a new unit to arrive after it has been ordered.  Ideally, we would want to plan for the installation in spring or fall when heat or air-conditioning would not be needed as much. Kitchen and Fellowship Hall Renovation Many, many ideas have been suggested about how to update our kitchen and fellowship hall area.  Should the church adopt this project, careful study would need to be made about what is possible and a detailed recommendation brought back to the church for consideration. Prayer It is our prayer that whatever priorities the church adopts that we would come together in a spirit of unity and cooperation to glorify God through our work.  As Baptists, we believe that God speaks through the will of the body as each member puts aside their own desires and seeks His will.  Please pray for the Lord’s leadership and for a spirit of cooperation that would honor Christ as we seek to move forward in His name.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STARTING OVER SHOWER

For Wesley and Amy Sutton

Sunday, September 30 * 4:30 pm * Fellowship Hall

Wesley and Amy’s house was destroyed when a car crashed through it several weeks ago.  The Current Events Sunday School Class is hosting a “Starting Over Shower”.  They have registered a “wish list” at Target.  Monetary donations are also appreciated.

  

Gather!  Unite!  Pray!  Come Together!

SEE YOU AT THE POLE

Wednesday, September 26

GATHER at your school flagpole, UNITE in the name of the One who died to save you, & PRAY for your school, friends, & families. COME TOGETHER, just as Jesus prayed we would. 

This year’s theme comes from John 17:20-23.

 

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

 

 

ADULT CHOIR NEWS

Now is a great time to join the adult choir!  When rehearsals resume on Sept. 26, we will be learning a new Christmas musical, Unspeakable Joy.  This new musical will feature the Adult Choir, Four for Him, Praise Team and our Children’s Choirs.  So come and join us on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 in the choir room as we prepare for this exciting time of worship and celebration of our Savior’s birth.  Unspeakable Joy will be performed during the morning worship service on December 23.

 

 

MID WEEK SERVICE

We will resume our study of The Psalms next Wednesday, September 26.  Join us this week for the Community Revival.

 

 

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.

 

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

  6:30 pm   Community Choir Rehearsal –

                    Prayer Meeting Room

  7:00 pm   Woodruff Community Revival

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

  6:30 pm   Community Choir Rehearsal –

                    Prayer Meeting Room

  7:00 pm   Woodruff Community Revival

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

  9:00 am   Handbell Choir Rehearsal

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

  5:00 pm   Women on Mission – Adult II

  6:00 pm   Evening Worship Service

  7:00 pm   September Church Conference

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

  7:00 am   See You at the Pole - Schools

  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 27

  8:00 am   Group leaves for the Billy Graham Library

 

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, September 23

Greeters

Z Orias, R Rhodes (f), M Elliott (o), R Tipton (p)

Counting Team                           Sound Booth

       L Harrill, DJ & E O’Hara                     Z Orias

Nursery

R Horsley, S Lloyd

Ushers

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

pm – D J O’Hara, R Smith

Welcome Center             Blood Pressure Screening

                   R & L Tipton                      C Schlock

Children’s Worship

L Orias, D Devall, S Hix

 

 

PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday Morning * 7:00 -7:30 am * All are welcome!

 

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, October 3  *  11:45 am

Featuring:  Four For Him

Bobby Blanton, Mike Elliott, Bob Howard, John Ward

Devotional by Don Sumner

Hosts:  Richard and Mary Ruth McAbee,

Virginia McTeer, Lottie Caldwell

Join us for great food and fellowship.

 

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Next Wednesday, September 26

Chicken Rings, Creamed Potatoes, Green Beans,

 Cookies, Tea               Cost:  $1.50