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 22, 2010

Woodruff

Community

Revival

September 26^th – 29^th

First Baptist Church

7:00 pm

FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS

It’s time to… Surrender, Serve, Share, Show!

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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 INVOLVEMENT

Deuteronomy 8; Psalm 139; Philippians 2

Morning Worship Service

FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS!

Esther 4:14; 1 Chronicles 12:32; Ephesians 5:16

Evening Worship Service

WOODRUFF COMMUNITY REVIVAL

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Ken Schlock, 9-27 Mike Green, 9-29

Ted Culbreath, 9-27       Martha Jean Lanford, 9-29

Eddie Brooks, 9-28 Sandra Hix, 9-29

Doniece Lanford, 9-28      Charles Brown, 10-1

Marcia Ward, 9-28 Michiko Phillips, 10-2

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and prayerful support to

Rhetta Atkins and family in the death of her grandfather, Ansel Taylor.

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: $ 903.21

PRAYER MEETING

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

CHESS CLUB – NEW NIGHT

Now Meeting Each Thursday * 6:30 pm

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

2011 TRIPS AND RETREATS

A $25.00 deposit is due next Wednesday, Sept. 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

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.

The Children’s Worship will have a different theme each night – Sunday – Steve Holt Magic Show; Monday – Bubble Bonanza; Tuesday – Pajama & Poster Night; Wednesday – Show Your Spirit Night.

Come and help our church host this powerful event for our community… For Such A Time As This!

OVER AND ABOVE

Kitchen and Fellowship Hall Renovation

Fund Balance: $ 9,415.47

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

For the Work of the Church

In Memory of Ben T. Cox

Kenneth & Frances Smith

Jerry & Judy Cooper

Over and Above Offering

In Memory of Ben T. Cox

Dickie & Jane Turner

Anne Williams

Bob & Gail Hix

In Memory of Evans Cudd

Telewene, Tom, & Lewis Stephens

Cathy & Wallace Grubbs

In Memory of Martha Walden

Anne Williams

In Memory of Marlene Wehunt

Dickie & Jane Turner

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

September 19

Nursery 4

Children 16

Youth 17

Adults 123

Total Attendance 160

BUDGET September 19 2010

Needs $ 8,082.50 $ 307,135.00

Offering $ 6,387.65 $ 284,757.62

Over/(Under) ($ 1,694.85) ($ 22,377.38)

DESIGNATED FUNDS September 19

Budget Memorials $ 225.00

Over and Above Offering $ 170.00

State Missions Offering $ 318.21

Senior Adult Trip $ 715.00

Youth Trips $ 250.00

Budget Designated Offerings $ 53.25

Total Designated $ 1,731.46

TOTAL $ 8,119.11

COMMUNITY PRAYER – OUTREACH

This 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.

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 this Sunday, September 26.

FCA BREAKFAST

Next 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

Next 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

Next 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

Next 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

MIXED BAG DESIGN

There is a special display in the back foyer for you to see the designs, sizes and uses of these reusable bags. You may order by contacting any Acteen or Acteen Leader (Wendie Lawson, Kim Hughes, Donna Hembree, or Kelly Smith.) The Acteens are preparing for the National Acteens Convention at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, July 13-16.

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

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

THANKS!

Andrew, will you please tell the wonderful ladies and men that served us lunch – thank you so much. It was very good and they were all so kind. We appreciate all that they did for us. Thank you, Andrew, for your help too. With love, Dot Cox, Donna & Nancy

Dear Members, Thank you so much for your generous donation. It is because of your support that we are able to help those in need in our area. Thank you for helping us make a difference. Very truly yours, Sandra H. Page, Woodruff Free Medical Clinic

Dear First Baptist Church, Thank you for the generous love offering. It was so kind and thoughtful of you to honor me in this way. While a simple thank you doesn’t seem adequate, please know I appreciate all the love and support received from you during the eight years as your church secretary and will never forget the acts of kindness shown to me. Love, Debra J Fortner

DAY BY DAY

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

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

9:00 am Handbell Rehearsal

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

4:00 pm Community Choir Rehearsal

7:00 pm Woodruff Community Revival

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

7:00 pm Woodruff Community Revival

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

7:00 pm Woodruff Community Revival

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

7:00 pm Woodruff Community Revival

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

6:30 pm Chess Club

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1

Acteen Rock-a-Thon

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2

Christmas in Action - Chesnee

SHARING THE MINISTRY – SEPT. 26

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

pm: L Caldwell, M Scott

Counting Team: L Caldwell, T Morgan, L Morgan

Welcome Center: R & M McAbee Sound: J Young

Outreach Notes: E Bryson B P Screening: L Rhodes

Nursery: T & L Morgan, K Soza pm – B Flynn, J Brown

Ushers: C Simpkins, Sr., T Foster (f) G Thompson, (p) M Green (o)

Children’s Worship: W Lawson, C Blanton, C Reynolds

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, September 22

Hot Dogs, Chips, 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.

MOBILE MEALS NEEDS DRIVERS

Mobile Meals needs at least 3 more drivers for the Woodruff area who would be willing to drive a route once a week. (They have a Wednesday route, a Thursday route, and a Friday route available.) Call Paula at 573-7684 if you can help.