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 9, 2009

"Don't be afraid, " He said.  "Take courage.  I am here!"

Matthew 14:27 NLT

              ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

THE PEOPLE JESUS KNOWS

Mark 2:3-12, 15-17, 23-28

FEARLESS:

A Biblical response to the fears

that plague our nation and our lives!

Morning Worship Service

FEAR OF OVERWHELMING CHALLENGES

Matthew 14:22-36

Evening Worship Service

FEAR OF LETTING PEOPLE DOWN

Luke 8:40-56

September Church Conference

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                Curtis Walker, 9-13 Bob Hix, 9-18

                Melanie Watson, 9-13 Shane Jacobi, 9-19

                John Ward, 9-14 Peggy Gilliland, 9-19

                Garrett Lloyd, 9-15

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 9 * 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!

BONANZA BIBLE STUDY

Next Sunday, the Isaac Sunday School Class will begin a Bible study with topics coming from episodes of Bonanza. If you are not part of a Sunday School Class and love the old westerns, please consider joining with the Isaac Class for these special studies.

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. Special prayer guides will be included in this Sunday’s bulletin. Received to Date: $570.00

OVER AND ABOVE OFFERING

Sanctuary Heating and Air Balance: $ 46,072.78

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

For the Work of the Church

In Memory of Isabella Stovall

Perry & Sara Ouzts

Over & Above Offering

In Memory of Corkey Cherry

Dickie & Jane Turner

Walter & Linda Garrett

In Memory of Isabella Stovall

In Memory of Gertrude Harrill

In Memory of Frances Pearson

John & Kim McAbee

Janie Chapman Offering

In Memory of Frances Pearson

Kent, Tommie Jo & Carol Anne McAbee

Mark & Kathy Soza

Walter & Linda Garrett

Bill & Martha Jean Lanford

Genia Sumner

Lottie Moon International Missions Offering

In Memory of Frances Pearson

Carolyn Austell

Millicent Flake

Elizabeth Austell

Altonia Skinner

Miriam Henry

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

Preschool 3

Children 17

Youth 20

Adults 100

Total Attendance 140

BUDGET September 6 2009

Needs $ 8,140.00 $ 293,040.00

Offering $ 9,042.82  $ 275,508.14

Over/(Under) $ 902.82 ($ 17,531.86)

DESIGNATED FUNDS September 6

Over and Above Offering $ 252.00

Lottie Moon Offering $ 225.00

Janie Chapman Offering $ 385.00

Designated Offerings $1,210.50

Total Designated $2,072.50

TOTAL $ 11,115.32

Be praying for the

WOODRUFF COMMUNITY REVIVAL

September 27 – 30, 2009

Our nation is in a “Spiritual Recession” but if God’s people will humble themselves, pray, seek His face and turn from their wicked ways then amazing things can happen. We need revival!

Sunday – Knowing Christ (personal relationship)

Curtis Terry, preaching

Monday – Showing Christ (lifestyle)

Deborah Williams, preaching

Tuesday – Sharing Christ (commission)

Timothy Hunter, preaching

Wednesday – Duplicating Christ (discipleship)

Andrew Shull, preaching

Special Prayer Emphasis

Each night we will have a video interview and a special time of prayer for those who serve in our community. We will invite each group to stand. Please help us get word to folks who are part of these different groups.

Sunday – People who serve with Community Ministries

Monday – Law Enforcement

Tuesday – Fire Fighters, EMS, Medical Personnel

Wednesday – Educators and Students

Revival Offering

This year’s offering will be divided equally between Christmas in Action, Helping Hands Ministries and the Woodruff Area Community Soup Kitchen.

Revival Choir Rehearsals

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

Monday, September 14 * 7:00 pm * Selma Baptist

Monday, September 21 * 7:00 pm * Selma Baptist

Revival Outreach

Saturday, September 26 * 9:00 am

We will meet at First Baptist and then divide into

teams to canvas the neighborhoods.

Revival Greeters, Nursery Workers,

and Children’s Ministry

Please contact the church office if you will be able to help in any of these areas during the revival.

ORDINATION SERVICE

Setting apart

Duane Bailey, Jeff Lanford

and Ray Smith

to the Deacon Ministry

Sunday Evening, October 18.

CHRISTMAS IN ACTION

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: $863.76

FLU SHOTS

Wednesday, October 7 * 2:00 – 6:00 pm

Sign up now to receive a flu shot ($25), a mercury free flu shot ($30.00), flu mist ($35) or a pneumonia shot ($60.) Passport Health will be with us to conduct this clinic. Medicare will be accepted. The paperwork necessary to submit the cost of the shots with health insurance will be provided. The shots are available for those who are 6 months old and above. Those who are under 18 and would like to receive a flu shot must have a parent physically present at the clinic to sign for them. The pneumonia shot is good for 5 years. The clinic is open to anyone in the community. Please call the church office to sign up before Thursday, October 1.

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.

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.

CARE VISITS

Thursday, September 24 * 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!

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

PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday 7:00 – 7:30 am

SENIOR ADULT RETREAT

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee * November 16-18

The cost is $170.00 per person. A $50 deposit is due ASAP.

Limited space available. Contact Kelly Smith for more information.

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, October 7 * 11:45 am

Join us for great food and fellowship!

Our October program guest will be: Jane Robelot

Hosts and Hostesses: Richard & Mary Ruth McAbee,

Virginia McTeer, Lottie Caldwell

Devotional: Carolyn Culbreath.

All are welcome!

DAY BY DAY

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

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

8:00 am Sunday School Conference – Boiling Springs

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

9:00 am Handbell Practice

9:45 am Bible Study for All Ages

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

6:00 pm Evening Worship Service

7:00 pm Church Conference

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

10:00 am Morning Mission Group

7:00 pm Revival Prayer Meeting - Selma

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

6:30 pm Chess Club

7:00 pm Woodruff Community Choir Rehearsal - Cavins

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

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

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

10:00 am Woodruff Community Choir Rehearsal –

Church of God

SHARING THE MINISTRY

Sunday, September 13

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

Counting Team: M Elliott, T & L Morgan

Sound Booth: Z Orias B P Screening: L Turner

Nursery: T Bailey, A Turner pm: L Burdette, A Weaver

Welcome Center: J Granger, J Harrill

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

pm: S Scott, J Skinner

Children’s Worship: L Orias, L Craig, H Foster

Outreach Notes: G Hix

SUNDAY SCHOOL CONFERENCE

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

First Baptist Church, Boiling Springs

Call the church office if you will be able to attend.

CHURCH CONFERENCE

This 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.

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, September 9 * 5:15 pm

Hamburgers, Chips, Cookies, Tea Cost: $2.00