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 15, 2010

Our Father in Heaven, Reveal who You are!

Set the world right!

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                                                                       C. Andrew Shull, Pastor 

Kelly R. Smith, Youth & Children's Director                                                   Robert L. Blanton, Jr., Music Director 

James R. Skinner, Custodian                                                                                                      Kay M. Young, Pianist

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

THE CASE FOR GOD’S LOVE

Job 40; Romans 8

Morning Worship Service

REVEAL!

Matthew 6:9-13

Community Youth Rally

SEE YOU AT THE POLE

Fellowship Hall

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Shane Jacobi, 9-19 Estella Coker, 9-22

Peggy Gilliland, 9-19 Sam Cooper, 9-23

David Babson, 9-20       Eloise Woodruff, 9-24

Bill Holland, 9-21       Heather Kirk, 9-24

Jonathan Blanton, 9-21       Brad Lanford, 9-24

Walt Caldwell, 9-21       Wayne Waddell, 9-25

Evan Wood, 9-21

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and prayerful support to

Greg Cooper and his brothers, Chad & Scott and

family in the death of their father,

Reverend Frank Cooper;

L. D. Cudd and family in the death of his brother,

Evins Cudd.

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: $1,800.00 * Received: $ 585.00

PRAYER MEETING

Each Tuesday * 7:00 – 7:30 am * All are Welcome!

THE FIRST NOEL!

You are invited to join the Adult Choir as they prepare for this powerful Christmas worship experience. Rehearsal will be held this Wednesday at 6:30 pm. The First Noel will be presented Sunday morning, December 12.

CHESS CLUB – NEW NIGHT

Each Thursday * 6:30 pm

Come learn how to play chess or just enjoy some healthy competition. Contact Phil Wood for more information.

COMMUNITY YOUTH RALLY

This Sunday, September 19 * 6:30 pm

Church Fellowship Hall

High School and Middle School students from across the community will be here for Pizza, Praise & Worship, and a time of Prayer in preparation for the student led See You At the Pole Meetings at their schools. Each student attending will receive a SYATP bracelet. (We will not hold our regular evening service.)

SEE YOU AT THE POLE

An International Day of Student Prayer

Next Wednesday, September 22

“Our Father in Heaven, Reveal who You are.”

GATHER at your school flagpole, PRAY for your school, friends, families, and world. ASK God to REVEAL who He is to your campus. Pray for AWAKENING.

COLLEGE MINISTRY

Each student will be listed on our weekly prayer sheet on a rotating basis. Please call us or email us with contact information for the new school year.

OVER AND ABOVE

Kitchen and Fellowship Hall Renovation

Fund Balance: $ 9,245.47

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Over and Above Offering

In Memory of Ben T. Cox

Jessie Smith

State Missions Offering

In Memory of Bud and John Kiser

Joanne Kiser

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

September 12

Nursery 3

Children 18

Youth 18

Adults 113

Total Attendance 152

BUDGET September 12 2010

Needs $ 8,082.50 $ 299,052.50

Offering $ 7,560.34 $ 278,369.97

Over/(Under) ($ 522.16) ($ 20,682.53)

DESIGNATED FUNDS September 12

Over and Above Offering $ 90.00

State Missions Offering $ 280.00

Senior Adult Trip $ 110.00

Youth Trips $ 75.00

Cemetery Maintenance $ 50.00

Budget Designated Offerings $ 70.80

Total Designated $ 675.80

TOTAL $ 8,236.14

COMMUNITY PRAYER – OUTREACH

Next Wednesday, September 22

6:45 pm * Patton’s Square

On the Wednesday before the Community Revival we will meet at Patton’s Square for a large circle prayer and then we will divide into groups to canvas neighborhoods with flyers inviting people to the Community Revival. Several other churches will also be participating. All are welcome! Wednesday Night Bible Study and Adult Choir Rehearsal will not be held on September 22.

Be In Prayer For The

WOODRUFF COMMUNITY REVIVAL

September 26-29 * 7:00 pm

For Such A Time As This:

It’s Time to Surrender, Share, Serve, Show

You are invited to be part of the Mass Community Choir. Rehearsal will be held Sunday, September 26 at 4:00 pm at our church.

MINISTRY PROPOSALS

The Stewardship Committee will soon begin the process of putting together a proposed budget for 2011. All ministry proposals need to be turned by next Sunday, September 26.

FCA BREAKFAST

Wednesday, September 29 * 7:00 am

We will be hosting a breakfast and rally for the FCA students from Woodruff High School. If you would like to help cook, please contact Pam Scott.

MOTHER/DAUGHTER ROCK-A-THON

Saturday, October 2 * 12:00 am – 6:00 am

Girls & moms will be rocking to raise money for their trip to the National Acteens Convention that will be held July 13–16 at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL.

CHRISTMAS IN ACTION

Saturday, October 2 - Chesnee

Keith Reynolds is putting together a team from our church to work on a home in the Chesnee area. Contact Keith as soon as possible if you would like to help.

SERVICE IN THE PARK

Sunday, October 3

Join us for an outdoor service and fellowship at McKinney Park on Sunday afternoon, October 3. Our church will host this event as an outreach into the community. We will have great singing, music, preaching, and free hotdogs. It will be a lot of fun for everyone who takes part. If you would like to help in the preparation and planning of the event or if you can help on October 3, please contact Mike Elliott or Ray Smith.

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, October 6 * 11:45 am

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

Our October program guest will be:

Dr. Don Wilton, pastor, FBC Spartanburg

Hosts and Hostesses: Don & Betty Sumner,

Mary Robertson, Lottie Caldwell

Devotional: Carolyn Culbreath

FLU SHOTS

Wednesday, October 6 * 2:00 – 6:00 pm

Sign up to receive a flu shot ($25), a mercury free flu shot ($30), 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 & above. Those who are under 18 & 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, Sept. 30.

ANNUAL PEANUT BOIL

Boiled and Roasted Peanuts

Sunday, October 10 * After the Evening Service

Join us for a wonderful time of food and fellowship!

ORDINATION SERVICE

Setting apart

Walter Garrett and Milton Smith

to the Deacon Ministry

Sunday Evening, October 17.

FAIR MINISTRY SANDWICHES

We will be working to provide 100 sack suppers for Fair Workers on October 17. If you would like to help, please contact Mary Dell Scott.

SKINNER’S BBQ CHICKEN & PORK

Sunday, October 24 * 12:00 pm

Join us for Skinner’s BBQ Chicken & Pork accompanied by baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, rolls, tea, lemonade & assorted desserts. If you are interested in donating a dessert, please contact the church office. Hot dog plates (hot dog, chips, & drink) will be available. Tickets are $8.00 for a BBQ plate and $2.00 for a hot dog plate and can be purchased in advance. We will have extra plates (as available) for purchase.

WOFFORD VS. THE CITADEL

Saturday, October 30

The Challengers are going to see some college football.  $13.00 includes the ticket and tailgating (burgers and dogs).  See Keith Reynolds before October 20 to sign up.

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

2011 TRIPS AND RETREATS

A $25.00 deposit is due Wednesday, September 29 for several 2011 trips and retreats. See Kelly Smith for a full sheet of detailed information.

Winter Youth Retreat * January 15 -17

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

World Changers Mission Trip * June 11 – 18

Nashville, Tennessee

Garden City Retreat * June 26 – July 1

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

National Acteens Convention * July 13 -16

Orlando, Florida

THANKS!

Dear First Baptist, Thank you so much for all your thoughts and prayers. The dinner you served the family was wonderful. Thank you for taking care of us in our time of loss. – The Family of Marlene Wehunt

Members of WFBC, Thank you for your generous donation to Safe Haven Ministries. It was greatly appreciated. Bless you all. Sincerely, Inga Norris, Executive Director

Dear First Baptist, Your gift gives new hope to many around our county. Life has been very difficult for the people we serve. Truly you are obeying and honoring God by giving to those in need. It’s God’s Love We Deliver,

Jayne McQueen, President, Mobile Meals

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

5:15 pm Fellowship Supper

5:40 pm Preschool & Children’s Choirs,

Youth Lighthouse

6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Study,

Adult Choir Rehearsal, Mission Friends,

GA’s, RA’s, Acteens, Challengers

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

6:30 pm Chess Club

7:00 pm Healing Heart Grief Support Group

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

9:00 am Handbell Rehearsal

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

6:30 pm Community Youth Rally

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

7:00 pm Martha Lewis Mission Group

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

6:30 pm Chess Club

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

7:00 am See You At the Pole – Area Schools

5:15 pm Fellowship Supper

5:40 pm Preschool & Children’s Choirs,

Youth Lighthouse

6:30 pm Mission Friends, GA’s, RA’s

6:45 pm Comm. Prayer & Outreach – Patton’s Square

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

6:30 pm Chess Club

SHARING THE MINISTRY – SEPT. 19

Greeters: K Reynolds, Z Orias (f) R Rhodes (p) J Lanford (o)

Counting Team: L Caldwell, T Morgan, L Morgan

Welcome Center: L & R Leake Sound: R Smith

Outreach Notes: G Hix B P Screening: J Bowie

Nursery: J Waddell, A Weaver

Ushers: T Westmoreland, R Bryson, (f) C Hembree, (p) B Bailey (o)

Children’s Worship: M Workman, B Bailey

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, September 15 * 5:15 pm

Chicken Nuggets, Creamed Potatoes, Green Beans,

Cookies, Tea Cost: $2.00

Have You Ordered Your

FBC NAME BADGE?

The badges are $10.00. Order them through your class, the church office or by marking an offering envelope.

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