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 8, 2010

The King will reply, "I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me."  Matthew 25:40

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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 EXISTENCE

Psalm 19; Acts 17; Hebrews 1

Morning Worship Service

South Carolina Missions Emphasis

OPPORTUNITY… RESPOND!

Matthew 25:35-40

Evening Bible Study & Fellowship

SOUL SHAPING:

Disciplines That Conform You to The Image of Christ

FROM DESPAIR TO HOPE

September Church Conference

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Lea Ann Skinner, 9-5 John Ward, 9-14

Curtis Walker, 9-13 Garrett Lloyd, 9-15

Melanie Watson, 9-13 Bob Hix, 9-18

Sandra Siatkowski, 9-13

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

Our church family grieves the death of

Ben Cox.

We extend our love and prayerful support to his wife, Dot, and his daughters, Donna Huffman, Nancy Drake and their families.

CHURCH CONFERENCE

This Sunday, September 12

After our time of Bible study and fellowship.

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: $ 305.00

OVER AND ABOVE

Kitchen and Fellowship Hall Renovation

Fund Balance: $ 9,155.47

THE FIRST NOEL!

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. The First Noel will be presented Sunday morning, December 12.

PRAYER MEETING

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

SOUL SHAPING:

Disciplines that Conform You to the Image of Christ

This Sunday Night, September 12 * 6:00 pm

Fellowship Hall

FROM DESPAIR TO HOPE

Sidney Rittenberg was jailed by the Chinese for 16 years & then founded a consulting firm to help American companies do business with the Chinese. Instead of trying to get back at his captors; he included them in his circle & built a business model that serves them. It is easy to let the disappointments of life turn into despair. Instead of giving in to those tendencies, a wise believer practices the disciplines of lament, confession, celebration and praise.

If you would like to - bring treats or snacks with you to share. We will provide the lemonade and coffee.

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

For the Work of the Church

In Memory of J. B. and Lucile Cook

Doris C. Anderson

In Memory of Martha Walden

Joann Lanford Laster

In Memory of Marlene Wehunt

Jerry and Judy Cooper

Over and Above Offering

In Memory of Martha Walden

Bill and Martha Jean Lanford

State Missions Offering

In Memory of Ben Cox

Walter and Linda Garrett

In Memory of Martha Walden

Kent and Tommie Jo McAbee

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

September 5

Nursery 3

Children 14

Youth 27

Adults 104

Total Attendance 148

BUDGET September 5 2010

Needs $ 8,082.50 $ 290,970.00

Offering $ 8,372.45 $ 270,809.63

Over/(Under) $ 289.95 ($ 20,160.37)

DESIGNATED FUNDS September 5

Budget Memorials $ 245.00

Over and Above Offering $ 41.00

State Missions Offering $ 235.00

Blind Fund $ 25.00

Senior Adult Trip $ 770.00

Budget Designated Offerings $ 63.00

Total Designated $ 1,379.00

TOTAL $ 9,751.45

FIRST BAPTIST BLOOD DRIVE

This Wednesday, September 8 * 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Come & give the gift of life! Our church is part of a donation plan through the Piedmont Blood Center. Once our participation reaches a certain level it allows our members to receive blood without charge. Donations may be credited to our church at any Piedmont Blood Drive.

COMMUNITY YOUTH RALLY

Next 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

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.

COMMUNITY PRAYER – OUTREACH

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!

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. Rehearsals will be this Saturday, September 11 at 10:00 am at the Woodruff Church of God and Sunday, September 27 at 4:00 pm at our church.

MOTHER/DAUGHTER ROCK-A-THON

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

Girls and moms will be rocking to raise money for the girls to go to the National Acteens Convention that will be held July 13 – 16 at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

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 on Saturday, October 2 as part of Christmas in Action. 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 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, September 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!

WOFFORD VS. THE CITADEL

Saturday, October 30

Get your game face on because the Challengers are heading out 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

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 friends, A stupendous thank you to each of you who called, visited, sent cards, and prayed for Herb during the recent heart episode. He is making progress and the expected surgery is scheduled for late September. Please keep us in your prayers. Blessings, Jane & Herb Garrett

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

5:00 pm First Baptist Blood Drive

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 9

1:00 pm Helping Hands Golf Tournament

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

10:00 am Community Choir Rehearsal – Church of God

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

9:00 am Handbell Rehearsal

9:45 am Sunday School

11:00 am Morning Worship Service

6:00 pm Evening Bible Study & Fellowship

7:00 pm September Church Conference

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

7:00 am Prayer Meeting

6:30 pm Chess Club

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

7:00 pm Healing Heart Grief Support Group

SHARING THE MINISTRY – SEPT. 12

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

Counting Team: L Caldwell, T Morgan, L Morgan

Welcome Center: J Granger, J Harrill Sound: R Smith

Outreach Notes: J Davidson B P Screening: J Howard

Nursery: M Workman, H Smith pm: S Stribling, T Sumner

Ushers: J Rhodes, T Caldwell, (f) S Cooper, (p) C Simpkins, Jr. (o)

Children’s Worship: W Lawson, R Wilson, H Foster

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, September 8 * 5:15 pm

Hamburgers, Chips, Cookies, Tea Cost: $2.00

Have You Ordered Your

FBC NAME BADGE?

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

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.