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 20, 2006

 

What on earth are WE here for?

A Church-Wide Spiritual Growth Campaign

 

Be part of an incredible work of God!

The 40 Days begin this Sunday!

 

  • Opening Assembly for All Adults - Sunday at 9:45 am in the Church Sanctuary!

  • Scripture Memory Key Rings will be given out as you come for Sunday School!

  • Daily Devotional Readings begin this Sunday, Day 1, from Better Together!

  • "National Simulcast" featuring Rick Warren this Sunday evening - 6:00 pm!

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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

WHAT MATTERS MOST

John 13:35

Worship Service

WHY WE NEED EACH OTHER

Romans 12:5

Evening Service

National Simulcast featuring Rick Warren

With music from the Saddleback Church

BETTER TOGETHER

1 Corinthians 12:27

 

 

WELCOME NEW MEMBER!

Matthew Trammell

137 Skinner Road

Woodruff, SC  29388

Deacon:  Skip Scott

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

    Eloise Woodruff, 9-24           Marcia Ward, 9-28

    Brad Lanford, 9-24               Shane Culbertson, 9-28

    Heather Kirk, 9-24               Michael Green, 9-29

    Wayne Waddell, 9-25            Martha Jean Lanford, 9-29

    Ken Schlock, 9-27                  Sandra Hix, 9-29

    Ted Culbreath, 9-27              Chad Shaver, 9-29

    Eddie Brooks, 9-28               

 

 

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We express our love and prayerful support to:

 

Ruby Cobb and Family in the death of her sister-in-law, Bobby Nell Lister;

And to the Family of Doris Smith,

Doris was a member of our Golden Age Fellowship.

 

 

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:  $1,247.00

 

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

For the Paving of the Church Parking Lots

Fund Balance:   $33,417.56

 

 

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

 

In Memory of Lucile Cook

Doris Anderson

 

Over & Above Offering

In Memory of Bud Kiser

Lewis & Rosemary Leake

Jeff & Doniece Lanford

Belton & Joyce Rhodes

Jean Bonds

Carolyn Culbreath

Brooks & Kathleen Patterson

John & Kim McAbee

Lynn & Jean Harrill

Bud & Emmie Workman

 

In Memory of Roberta Elliott

Walter & Linda Garrett

 

In Memory of Olive Stribling

Lynn & Jean Harrill

 

In Memory of James Cape

Jeff & Doniece Lanford

 

In Memory of Johnny Drummond

Bud & Emmie Workman

Marion & Linda Madden

 

 

Janie Chapman Offering

 

In Honor of Andrew Shull

Bobby & Mary Dell Scott

 

In Honor of Frances Pearson

Anne Williams

 

In Memory of Bud Kiser

Bobby & Mary Dell Scott

 

In Memory of Roberta Elliott

Bobby & Mary Dell Scott

 

In Memory of James Cape

Carolyn Culbreath

 

 

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING

                                      SUNDAY SCHOOL

Preschool                                     4

Children                                     26

Youth                                         12

Ext SS                                          5

Adults                                        99

Total Attendance                     146

BUDGET                   September 17               Year to Date

  Needs                         $   7,555.00                   $287,090.00

  Offering                     $   6,204.67                   $278,691.98

 Over/(Under)            ($   1,350.33)                ($   8,398.02)

DESIGNATED FUNDS           

  Over and Above Offering       $   522.00

  State Missions Offering           $   285.00

  Designated Offering                $1,024.50

  Total Designated                     $1,831.50

TOTAL                                                               $ 8,036.17

 

What on Earth are WE here for?

A Church-Wide Spiritual Growth Campaign

 

Daily Devotions!

Each day we will focus on a different “One Another” passage from Holy Scripture.  The Devotional Guide, Better Together, also contains the Sunday School lessons for the 40 Days. The guides are $7.00.  If you are able, purchase one for yourself & one for a friend.  If you are not able to purchase one, we are happy to provide one for you.  Special study guides and devotionals for youth and children will be given out in Sunday School.

Sunday School – Small Group Bible Study!

Join us this Sunday whether you are a member of a Sunday School class or not.  All the adults 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.

Scripture Memory!

Each week as you enter the Church Sanctuary for Sunday School you will be given a special verse that will fit on the 40 Days of Community key ring that we will give you.  The whole congregation will work together to memorize one verse of scripture each week.  Special key rings will be given out in the youth and children’s classes.

The Purpose Driven “National Simulcast”!

This 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.

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.

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WOODRUFF COMMUNITY REVIVAL

Fall for Jesus! *  September 17 – 21, 2006

Please continue praying that God would 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 could be strengthened!  Pray that the name of Jesus Christ will be glorified!

 

 

FACING THE GIANTS

“…With God, all things are possible…”

Saturday Morning, September 30

Bellview & West End Churches have reserved a theatre at Spartan 16 for a special showing of this new movie.  The story is about a high school football coach who draws up a new game plan for his team & for himself.  Daring to trust God to do the impossible, they discover how faith plays out on the field … and off.  Tickets are $5.50.  If you are interested, please let us know by this Sunday, September 24.  www.FacingTheGiants.com

 

HEALTH MINISTRY TEAM

Sunday, Sept. 24 * 5:00 pm * Pr. Meeting Room

All members & volunteers are encouraged to be present.

 

 

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   7 – Friendship Sunday School Class

October 14 – Middle School Acteens

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.

 

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, October 4  *  11:45 am

With Kathy Swartz,

Entertainer & Solo Handbell Artist

Devotional by Peggy Clark

Join us for great food and fellowship.

 

 

SEE YOU

AT THE POLE

Wed., Sept. 27 * 7:30 am

A special time of student led prayer

at the flagpole at each school!

 

 

 

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

  9:00 am   MOPS

  7:00 pm   Woodruff Community Revival

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

  7:00 pm   Woodruff Community Revival

DAY 1 * SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Life is about learning to love!

  9:00 am   Handbell Practice

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

  5:00 pm   Youth Choir Rehearsal

  5:00 pm   Health Ministry Team

  6:00 pm   Evening Worship Service

                  Followed by our Church Conference

                  Then Youth SNAC

DAY 2 * MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Love is an act of the will!

DAY 3 * TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

We love God by loving others!

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

DAY 4 * WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Love is evidence that we belong to God’s family!

  7:30 am   See You At the Pole

  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

 

 

THANK YOU!

Dear Church Family, Words can never express our thanks to you for the outpouring of love & concern when we lost our dear loved one.  The prayers that were offered on our behalf meant so much to us.  The cards & calls were much appreciated too.  Andrew, thank you for being with us in our time of need.  We will always remember your kindness & support, love & concern.  Kelly & Debra, your visits meant a lot to us.  Thank you to the Group who fixed the wonderful meal for us.  It really was a big help on the day of Bud’s funeral.  Appreciation to all the friends who brought food too.  Bud loved his church & especially all his friends in the Fellowship Class.  They and other friends & neighbors have been helping gather Bud’s produce.  What a wonderful expression of love!  You will never know what this has meant to us.  The love has been wonderful.  Please remember us in your prayers.

               Love, Joanne Kiser & Family

 

 

Dear Church Family, Thank you for your prayers, your cards, your love & caring concern when my son, Jim, was diagnosed with cancer.  Because God still performs miracles, Jim was able to begin his 37th year as a professor at Furman University.  To God be the glory!                      Sincerely, Emily Edwards

 

 

Thank you for your visits, love & support.  Thanks also to the ladies & Bob Hix for doing lunch for us.  It was just so very nice.                  In Christian love, Inez Drummond & Family

 

 

Dear FBC, I am writing to thank you for praying for Pastor Andrew’s nephew, Jared Shull, through his 14 months of ordeal with his eyes.  He will have an additional surgery this Thursday which should show us how much of his vision has been permanently lost & how much has been restored.  Pray with us for the miraculous touch of the Great Physician.

Thank you so much, Tim 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, September 24

Greeters

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

                   Counting Team                            Sound Booth

     J Davidson, DJ & E O’Hara                     Z Orias

Nursery

S & W Lawson, K Soza          pm – E Knoke

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, S Clark

Children’s Worship

K Smith, M Fortner, M Orias, SA Ramey

 

 

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Next Wednesday, September 27

Pizza, Corn, Cookies, Tea     Cost:  $1.50

 

 

SEPTEMBER CHURCH CONFERENCE

Sunday, September 24 * After the 40 Days Simulcast