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 29, 2010

 

 

IT’S TIME…

 

                      TO SURRENDER,

 

                            TO SERVE,

 

                            TO SHARE,

 

                             TO SHOW!

 

  

 

And do this, understanding the present time.

The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber,

because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.

Romans 13:11

 

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C. Andrew Shull, Pastor                                                                                                 Carol R. Morgan, Secretary

Kelly R. Smith, Youth & Children's Director                                                                        Kay M. Young, Pianist 

Robert L. Blanton, Jr., Music Director                                                                       James R. Skinner, Custodian

 

 

 

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

SIN IS A BIG DEAL

Genesis 3, Romans 5

Morning Worship Service

IT’S TIME…

TO SURRENDER, SERVE, SHARE, SHOW

Romans 13:11

Evening Worship Service

SERVICE AT MCKINNEY PARK

 

 

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Rob and Dillon Stone

348 Valley View Drive

Woodruff, SC  29388

Deacon:  Milton Smith

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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

Achim Hunt, 10-4          Ron Majeska, 10-7

Jimmy Mitchell, 10-5     Krisann Cox, 10-9

Laura Lee, 10-5              Logan Garner, 10-9

Arthur Meadows, 10-6 

 

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

We extend our love and prayerful support to

Tammy Bailey and family in the death of her aunt, Dorothy Richards Lyles.

 

WELCOME CAROL MORGAN!

We are delighted to welcome Carol Morgan to our ministry team.  She began her service as our Church Secretary this week.  Carol is a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church and volunteers with the Good News Club at Roebuck Elementary School.  Please pray for Carol as she serves the Lord through our church.

 

Pray for the People of

SOUTH CAROLINA

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:  $1,023.21

 

MINISTRY ANNIVERSARY

Reverend Andrew Shull will complete fifteen years of service this week as pastor of First Baptist Church.  He began serving through our church on October 1, 1995.  Please pray for him as he seeks to be faithful to the call of Christ on his life.

 

WORSHIP IN THE PARK

This Sunday, October 3  *  5:00 pm

Join us for a time of outdoor worship and fellowship at McKinney Park this Sunday afternoon, October 3.  Our church will host this event as an outreach into the community.  We will have great singing, music, preaching, and hotdogs.  We will eat at 5:00 pm.  The service will begin at 5:30 pm.  If you would like to help please contact Mike Elliott or Ray Smith.

 

PRAYER MEETING

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

 

OVER AND ABOVE

Kitchen and Fellowship Hall Renovation

Fund Balance:  $10,009.67

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

For the Work of the Church

In Memory of Ben T. Cox

Ann L. Huffman

Over and Above Offering

In Memory of John Kiser

Lynn & Jean Harrill

In Memory of Martha Walden

Lynn & Jean Harrill

In Memory of Frank Cooper

Lynn & Jean Harrill

In Memory of Ben T. Cox

Jeff & Doniece Lanford

Kathleen B. Workman Endowment

In Memory of John & Kathleen LeRoy

Lynn & Jean Harrill

 

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

                                                September 26

  Nursery                                           4

  Children                                        14

  Youth                                            16

  Adults                                         103

  Total Attendance                        137

BUDGET                September 26          2010

  Needs                $   8,082.50      $315,217.50

  Offering             $   5,369.25      $290,126.87

Over/(Under)      ($   2,713.25)    ($  25,090.63)

DESIGNATED FUNDS           September 26

  Budget Memorials                             $     25.00

  Over and Above Offering                 $   499.00

  State Missions Offering                     $   120.00

  Senior Adult Trip                              $   440.00

  Youth Trips                                       $   326.00

  Kathleen B. Workman Endowment  $   250.00

  Use of the Church                             $     50.00

  Budget Designated Offerings           $   103.72

  Total Designated                               $1,813.72

TOTAL                                                                 $7,182.97

 

FCA BREAKFAST

This Wednesday, September 29  * 7:00 am

We will be hosting a breakfast and rally for the Fellowship of Christian Atheletes from Woodruff High School.  Coach Brian Lane will be speaking.  Great appreciation is expressed in advance to all of our cooks.

 

2011 TRIPS AND RETREATS

A $25.00 deposit is due this 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

 

MOTHER/DAUGHTER ROCK-A-THON

This 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

This Saturday, October 2 - Chesnee

A team from our church will work on a home in the Chesnee area this Saturday.  Contact Keith Reynolds to be part of this group.  They will leave from our church at 6:00 am.

 

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

Next 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

Next 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 this Thursday, Sept. 30.

 

SOUL SHAPING:

Disciplines that Conform You to the Image of Christ

Next Sunday Night, October 10  *  6:00 pm

Fellowship Hall

From Isolation to Connection

When crews were preparing a building for demolition they found the remains of a man in an apartment and believe the man died alone 20 years earlier.  He was divorced and had children, but none of his family or friends ever asked the police to search for him.  God calls believers to live in community with one another and experience life’s full tapestry.  People don’t need friendly churches as much as they need friends in church – people they can count on.  This study will explore what doing life together looks like and will promote the disciplines of authentic relationships, genuine worship, and true fellowship.

 

ANNUAL PEANUT BOIL

Boiled and Roasted Peanuts

Next Sunday, October 10 * After Bible Study

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.

 

PRESCHOOL CHOIR

We are thrilled that our Preschool Choir is growing, but we need help to minister to these precious children.  Children's Choir meets on Wednesday nights for one hour starting at 5:40 pm. Would you help out the Choir Leaders for the 3, 4, & 5 Year Old Children's Choir?  Call the Church Office (476-8171) for more information or to offer to help.

 

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.

 

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

 

Continue to pray for the

WOODRUFF COMMUNITY REVIVAL

September 26 - 29, 2010

First Baptist Church  *  7:00 pm

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!

 

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.

THANKS!

Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for all the visits, food, cards and prayers for me and my family during the loss of our father.  Thank you,  Greg Cooper & Family

 

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

  7:00 pm   Woodruff Community Revival

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

  6:30 pm   Chess Club – Prayer Mt. Room

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1

   Acteen Rock-a-Thon

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2

  6:00 am   Christmas in Action - Chesnee

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3

  9:00 am   Handbell Rehearsal

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

  5:00 pm   Service in the Park

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

10:00 am   Tiny Tots & Tunes

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6

11:45 am   Golden Age Fellowship

  2:00 pm   Flu Shot Clinic

  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, OCTOBER 7

  6:30 pm   Stewardship Committee – Prayer Mt. Room

  6:30 pm   Chess Club - Library

 

SHARING THE MINISTRY – OCT. 3

Greeters:  D Bailey, R Smith (f)  M Smith (p) B Abercrombie (o)

Counting Team:  T Culbreath, P & M Wood

Welcome Center: T & T Sumner     Sound:   J Young

Outreach Notes:   J Granger      B P Screening:  K Morgan

Nursery:  J Brown, K Simpkins, H Foster

Ushers: K Schlock, B Scott (f) S Jacobi, (p) M Workman (o)

Children’s Worship:   K Smith, T Wood, J Westmoreland

 

TINY TOTS & TUNES

Tuesdays beginning October 5 * 10:00 – 10:45 am

18 Month Olds to Age 3

Tiny Tots & Tunes is a place to wiggle, giggle, and learn about God!  Classes connect generations, place music in children’s hearts, and develop their musical and cognitive abilities.  It is a parent/child interactive class that focuses on building musical foundations through use of songs, rhythm, instruments and movement.  The Tiny Tots & Tunes semester begins Tuesday, October 5 and will run 8 -10 weeks.  The $15.00 registration fee includes 8 weeks of classes, newsletters and a Tiny Tots & Tunes CD.  Contact Marcia Ward, 670-9295 to pre-register and for more information.

 

MOBILE MEALS NEEDS DRIVERS

Call Paula at 573-7684 if you can help.