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 26, 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

READING THE HANDWRITING

ON THE WALL

Daniel 5

Morning Worship Service

WHAT JESUS TEACHES US

ABOUT HELL Matthew 25:41

Evening Worship Service

WHAT JESUS TEACHES US

ABOUT SATAN John 8:44

Church-Wide Fellowship

BOILED AND ROASTED PEANUTS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

        Charles Brown, 10-1 Laura Lee, 10-5

            Michiko Phillips, 10-2       Jimmy Mitchell, 10-5

            Jeff Hix, 10-4        Kevin Meadows, 10-6

            Achim Hunt, 10-4             Arthur Meadows, Jr, 10-6

MINISTRY ANNIVERSARY

Andrew Shull will complete twelve years of service this coming week as pastor of First Baptist Church. He began serving through our church on October 1, 1995. Please pray for him as he begins his thirteenth year of ministry.

PASTOR APPRECIATION

Covered Dish Luncheon

Next Sunday, October 7 * 12:00 pm

October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Bring your favorite dish and celebrate with us as we show our appreciation to Pastor Andrew Shull for his service to our church family and community.

SPARTANBURG COUNTY

BAPTIST NETWORK

Annual Meeting – Tues., October 23 * 6:30 pm

Mountain View Baptist Church

MID WEEK SERVICE

Wednesday, Sept. 26 * 6:30 pm * The Psalms

The Psalms are a source of comfort & strength for believers in every experience of life. Come ready to receive a blessing!

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.

THIS SUNDAY’S SERMONS

No one likes to think about Hell, much less hear a sermon about it. But as we look carefully at the words of Jesus, we find that He makes constant references to it in His teaching. He loves us enough to warn us, to tell us the truth, and to die so that no one would have to go to that place which was prepared for the devil and his angels. Last Sunday we focused on what Jesus teaches us about Heaven and the Holy Spirit. This Sunday we will look together at what Jesus teaches about Hell and Satan. Pray that God will use these messages in a powerful way to help us understand His great compassion and the victory He offers to everyone who will put their trust in Him.

ANNUAL PEANUT BOIL

Boiled and Roasted Peanuts

This Sunday, September 30

After the Evening Service

Join us for a wonderful time of food and fellowship!

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

In Memory of Lucile Cook

Doris Anderson

Over & Above Offering

In Honor of Tony & Kathy Skinner’s 40^th Anniversary

Frances Pearson

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

Dayna & Gary Chumley

Carolyn Culbreath

In Memory of Olive & John Stribling

Jan & Rex Skinner

Fellowship Hall Renovation

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

Jack & Ruby Rhodes

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERING:

Sunday School Attendance September 23

Preschool 3

Children 16

Youth 16

Ext SS 3

Adults 127

Total Attendance 165

BUDGET September 23 2007

Needs $ 7,969.00 $302,822.00

Offering $ 5,245.41 $284,739.57

Over/(Under) ($ 2,723.59) ($ 18,082.43)

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Over and Above Offering $ 208.00

Janie Chapman Offering $ 335.00

Designated Offerings $ 25.00

Total Designated $ 568.00

TOTAL $ 5,813.41

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.

OVER AND ABOVE PROJECTS

“I believe something extra-ordinary is possible!”

We have received $135,145.48 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. The church voted this past Sunday to adopt two new Over and Above projects. The new projects are a Heating and Air-Conditioning System for the Church Sanctuary and the Renovation of our Kitchen and Fellowship Hall.

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: $1,526.00

UPWARD BASKETBALL

AND CHEERLEADING

For Boys and Girls (K5 – Grade 8)

Information and registration forms for this year’s program are available in the church office. “Upward” seeks to introduce children to Jesus Christ by creating opportunities through sports.

GOD’S FASHION DESIGN

Christian Attire / Christ-Like Apparel

Saturday, September 29 * 4:00 – 7:00 pm

Woodruff Leisure Center

Special Guest: G Block (Christian Rap)

Sponsored by TNT for Jesus

Tickets are $5.00 (Ages 6-12 $3.00)

Funds raised will be used to help

troubled teens in Woodruff.

STARTING OVER SHOWER

For Wesley and Amy Sutton

This 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 Wal-Mart and at Target. Monetary donations are also appreciated.

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.

ADULT CHOIR NEWS

Now is a great time to join the adult choir! We are learning a new Christmas musical, Unspeakable Joy, that 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.

MINISTRY PROPOSALS

The Stewardship Committee will soon begin the process of putting together a proposed budget for 2008. All ministry proposals need to be turned in this Sunday, September 30.

FAIR MINISTRY PROJECT

The Winsome Sunday School class will be preparing “Sack Suppers” for workers at the Upstate Fair on October 14. This is part of a large coordinated ministry through the churches of the Spartanburg County Baptist Network.

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

PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday Morning * 7:00 -7:30 am

All are welcome!

THANK YOU!

Dearest Andrew and First Woodruff, I cannot find the words to say enough about how “GREAT” God has been this week. Through the prayers, calls, cards and concern from all we hold so dear at First Baptist, I know God has once again touched my life in a mighty way and I know the many prayers lifted up brought this to His loving attention. Thank you all again and please continue to remember us daily.

In Christian Love, Tony & Kathy Skinner

Dear Andrew and Church members, Thank you so much for the prayers, visits, and the beautiful cards. Your thoughtfulness was very much appreciated. I am much better and hope to be back in church soon. With love, Mary Turner

DAY BY DAY

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

9:30 am Group leaves for the Billy Graham Library

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

9:00 am Handbell Choir Rehearsal

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

4:30 pm Starting Over Shower

6:00 pm Evening Worship Service

7:00 pm Annual Peanut Boil

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3

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

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, September 30

Greeters

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

Counting Team Sound Booth

L Harrill, DJ & E O’Hara J Young

Nursery

N Skinner

Ushers

J Cannon, T Westmoreland (f), B Lanford (o), H Woodfin (p) pm – R Rhodes, M Elliott

Welcome Center Blood Pressure Screening

K Brown, A Henson J Cooper

Children’s Worship

K Smith, L Craig, H Orias

OPERATION: CHRISTMAS CHILD

Share joy & hope with a needy child in a troubled country this Christmas. Information flyers that give ideas about what buy to put in the boxes are available in the church office. A $7.00 donation is requested with each box. The filled shoe boxes need to be brought to the church on or before Sunday, November 11. www.samaritanspurse.org

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, September 26

Chicken Rings, Creamed Potatoes, Green Beans,

Cookies, Tea Cost: $1.50