THE ENCOURAGER   "…to prepare all God’s people for the work of Christian Service to build up the body of Christ.”

First Baptist Church * Woodruff, South Carolina

September 2, 2009

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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 JESUS PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW

Mark 1:1-3, 7, 9-13, 21-28

FEARLESS:

A Biblical response to the fears

that plague our nation and our lives!

Morning Worship Service

FEAR OF GLOBAL CALAMITY

Matthew 24:6-14

No Evening Worship Service

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                    Randy Rhodes, 8-31 Miranda Cooper, 9-8

                    Mindy Fortner, 9-6 Matthew Thompson, 9-11

                    David Yarbray, 9-7 Christopher Simmons, 9-11

CONGRATULATIONS!

We celebrate with Lee and Krystal Hill in the births of their son, Owen Haynes Hill and their daughter, Khloe Maxine Hill. Owen and Khloe were born on August 28 and weighed 6 lbs and 6.4 lbs. They are the grandchildren of Artie and Sharon Meadows and the great-grandchildren of Bernice Meadows.

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and prayerful support to:

Jean Woodfin and family in the death of

her brother, Corkey Cherry.

FEARLESS

Fear permeates our society, but it is not how God intends for us to live our lives. Paul writes, For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 “Fear Not” is commanded in Scripture 365 times. This Sunday we will continue to look at some of our greatest fears and how they can be overcome through faith in the Almighty God! The series is coordinated with Max Lucado’s new book Fearless. Pray that God will use these services of worship in a powerful way!

CHURCH-WIDE BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, September 2 * 6:30 pm

Join us this Wednesday for a great time of Bible study as we discuss the themes introduced in this Sunday’s message and look deeper into God’s Word.

ANNUAL PEANUT BOIL

Boiled and Roasted Peanuts

Sunday, October 4 * After the Evening Service

Join us for a wonderful time of food and fellowship!

DIACONATE 2009 – 2010

Curtis Walker, Chairman

Sam Rogers, Vice-Chairman

Lottie Caldwell, Secretary

Trustees – Rex Skinner, Chairman,

                 Ted Culbreath, Zane Orias

Personnel – Curtis Walker, Chairman,

                     Sam Rogers, Jeff Lanford

Please remember each deacon as they seek to serve our

Lord through His church in the coming year.

Duane Bailey Zane Orias

Lottie Caldwell Keith Reynolds

                Ted Culbreath       Sam Rogers

                Mike Elliott       Rex Skinner

Jeff Lanford Ray Smith

John McAbee Curtis Walker

FALL YOUTH RETREAT

September 6-7 * McCall RA Camp

Pray for the 30 youth and adults from our church that will take part in Bible study and team building activities.  Recreational activities may include a 140-Foot Water Slide, Plumb Line, High & Low Ropes, Pamper Pole, Sky Glide, and Capture the Flag. We will leave this Sunday afternoon and return Monday evening.

Pray for the People of

SOUTH CAROLINA

During September, we are receiving an offering for state missions named to honor Janie Chapman. Pray that God’s power will be evident as His witness goes forth across our state.

Church Goal: $2,000.00 * Received to Date: $185.00

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

Sanctuary Heating and Air Balance: $ 45,820.78

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

Preschool 6

Children 22

Youth 24

Adults 118

Total Attendance 170

BUDGET August 30 2009

Needs $ 8,140.00 $ 284,900.00

Offering $ 5,519.63 $ 266,465.32

Over/(Under) ($ 2,620.37) ($ 18,434.68)

DESIGNATED FUNDS August 30

Over and Above Offering $ 420.00

Lottie Moon Offering $ 175.00

Janie Chapman Offering $ 80.00

Designated Offerings $ 590.00

Total Designated $1,265.00

TOTAL $ 6,784.63

ORDINATION SERVICE

Setting apart

Duane Bailey, Jeff Lanford

and Ray Smith

to the Deacon Ministry

Sunday Evening, October 18

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

This Wednesday, September 2 * 11:45 am

Join us for great food and fellowship! All are welcome!

Our September program guest will be:

Dramatist – Dr. Owen Robertson

THE NAME… JESUS!

A Christmas Musical Celebrating

Emmanuel, the King of Kings

You are invited to join the Adult Choir as they prepare for this powerful Christmas worship experience. Rehearsals are held each Wednesday at 6:30 pm.

Be praying for the

WOODRUFF COMMUNITY REVIVAL

September 27 – 30, 2009

REVIVAL GREETERS

Rev. Curtis Terry will be coordinating the Greeting Ministry for the Community Revival. He has asked for the names of eight people from our church who would be willing to serve one night of the revival. Please contact the church office if you would like to help.

REVIVAL CHOIR REHEARSALS

Come be a part of the Revival Choir made up of folks from across the Woodruff Community. The choir is under the direction of Todd & Vickie Porter. Revival Choir rehearsals will be:

Tuesday, September 8 * 7:00 pm * Bellview Baptist

Tuesday, September 15 * 7:00 pm * Cavins Baptist

Saturday, September 19 * 10:00 am * Church of God

Saturday, September 27 * 4:30 pm * First Baptist

REVIVAL PRAYER MEETINGS

Come and pray as we seek to prepare our hearts for the upcoming Community Revival Services. The prayer meetings will be held at Selma Baptist Church.          Monday, September 14 * 7:00 pm

Monday, September 21 * 7:00 pm

SEE YOU AT THE POLE

Engage: Go and Pray!

Wednesday, September 23

Students will GO to their school flagpoles and PRAY for their friends, family, school, community and world.

Woodruff Workday * Saturday, October 3

For the last 12 years, Christmas in Action has been sponsoring 1-day work projects in communities across Spartanburg County. This fall they are coming to Woodruff and will work on 32 houses. Here is an opportunity to do something great in our own community. Will you be part of it?

Our Church Has Adopted Three Houses. Please join us in praying for the residents of each house.

Volunteer for the Day. Sign up by giving our pastor your T-shirt size by September 16. Breakfast and lunch are provided! The day begins at 7:00 am in our church fellowship hall.

Sponsors Are Needed. The budget for each house is $1,000.00. If people in our church contribute enough to sponsor a house, our church’s name will be on the back of the maroon and gold T-shirts for the Woodruff Workday. To date we have received: $603.76

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

For the Work of the Church

In Memory of Justin Philbeck

Perry & Sara Ouzts

Over & Above Offering

In Memory of Charles E Smith

Jessie Smith

In Memory of Corkey Cherry

Buddy & Loretta Burdette

In Memory of Frances Pearson

Ronnie & Ann Henson

Jim & Kay Young

In Memory of Larry Thompson

Ronnie & Ann Henson

Jim & Kay Young

In Memory of Gertrude Harrill

In Memory of Justin Philbeck

In Memory of Frances Grant

In Memory of Isabella Stovall

Jim & Kay Young

Lottie Moon International Missions Offering

In Memory of Frances Pearson

Noelle Suggs

Katherine Blough

Michael & Dianne Sutton

Janie Chapman Offering

In Memory of Frances Pearson

Carolyn Culbreath

Bobby & Mary Dell Scott

In Memory of Isabella Stovall

Bobby & Mary Dell Scott

We will not hold an Evening Worship Service this Sunday and

our Church Office will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 7.

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

THE ENCOURAGER

If you are not receiving a newsletter and would like to start receiving one each week, please call our church office, 476-8171. Every Tuesday the newsletter is added to our church web site – www.woodruff1st.org

CHURCH CONFERENCE

Sunday, September 13 * 7:00 pm

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 September 9.

PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday 7:00 – 7:30 am

THANK YOU!

Dear Church Family, Thank you for all the cards, telephone calls and visits while I was in the hospital. I am blessed to be part of such a loving and caring church family. Frances Owensby

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

11:45 am Golden Age Fellowship

5:15 pm Fellowship Supper

5:40 pm Preschool & Children’s Choirs, Youth Lighthouse

6:30 pm Church-Wide Bible Study, Adult Choir,

Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

9:00 am Handbell Practice

9:45 am Bible Study for All Ages

11:00 am Worship Service

2:30 pm Youth Retreat

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

LABOR DAY Office Closed

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

6:30 pm Chess Club

7:00 pm Woodruff Community Choir Rehearsal - Bellview

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

5:15 pm Fellowship Supper

5:40 pm Preschool & Children’s Choirs, Youth Lighthouse

6:30 pm Church-Wide Bible Study, Adult Choir,

Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

1:00 pm Helping Hands Golf Tournament

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, August 30

Greeters: Z Orias, K Reynolds (f), J Lanford (o), L Caldwell (p)

Counting Team: M Elliott, T & L Morgan

Sound Booth: S Scott B P Screening: S Culbreath

Nursery: P Miller, L Morgan, R Leake

Welcome Center: T & T Sumner

Ushers: K Schlock, S Rogers (f), K Reynolds (o) B Scott (p)

Children’s Worship: K Smith, S Hix, C LaVallie

Outreach Notes: J Granger

This Sunday is the last official Sunday of

CASUAL SUMMER

Please feel free to dress comfortably.

Invite friends to come with you.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CONFERENCE

Saturday, September 12 * 8:00 am – 12:30 pm

First Baptist Church, Boiling Springs

3 Break out classes for teachers in each age group will be offered as well as classes in evangelism and outreach. Call the church office if you will be able to attend.

Helping Hands Ministries

DICK BROOKS MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC

Thursday, September 10 * 1:00 pm Shotgun Start

Three Pines Country Club

Entry and Sponsorship forms are in the church office.

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, September 2 * 5:15 pm

Pizza, Corn, Cookies, Tea Cost: $2.00