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 October 5, 2011

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY!

Sunday School

FORGIVENESS OFFERED

Luke 5:17-26, 29-32

Morning Worship Service

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Morning & Evening Worship Services

THE QUEST:

What You Believe Determines

Where You Go in Life.

John 8:32; Jeremiah 29:13-14; John 14:1-6

 

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

                            Krisann Cox, 10-9                Logan Garner, 10-9

                            Dickie Turner, 10-12           Robert Bryson, 10-13

                            Buddy Burdette, 10-13        Betty Rhodes, 10-15

 

GOLDEN AGE FELLOWSHIP

This Wednesday, October 5 * 11:45 am

Join us for great food and fellowship!  Our program guest will be Kay Crowe.  All are welcome!

 

 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

Lord, Change My Attitude Before It’s Too Late!

This Wednesday, October 5  *  6:30 pm

Join us for this life changing Bible study developed by James MacDonald.  “I believe the single most important decision I can make on a day to day basis is my attitude choice.  It’s more important than my past.  It’s more important than my education or my bankroll or my success or my failures.  My attitude choice is more important than my fame or my pain or what others think or say about me or my position or my circumstances.  Attitudes keep me going or cripple my progress.  Attitude alone fuels my fire or assaults my hope.  When my attitude is right, there is no barrier too high or valley too deep nor dream too extreme nor challenge too great for me.”   – Chuck Swindoll

Heaven is for Real!

Next Wednesday, October 12  *  6:30 pm

When Colton Burpo made it through an emergency appendectomy, his family was overjoyed at his miraculous survival.  What they weren’t expecting, though, was the story that emerged in the months that followed – a story as beautiful as it was extraordinary. Join us as we look together at Colton’s story and carefully explore the Scripture passages about Heaven.

 

 

JANIE CHAPMAN OFFERING

For South Carolina Missions

Received:  $ 983.00

 

GOD QUEST

“You will seek Me and find Me

when you seek Me with all your heart.”

Sunday Morning & Evening  *  Oct. 9 – Nov. 13

Sometimes nagging doubts hold us back from really experiencing what God has for us.  It is easy even for people who have been in church all their lives to become confused with the dizzying array of spiritual options in our world.  Our busy schedules sometimes keep us from exploring things that are important.  But what we really believe will determine where we go in life.  Commit now to be present for each of these services and be praying about who you can bring with you.

 

GIFTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Work of the Church

In Honor of D.J. & Elaine O’Hara

Gary & Jan Schmatt

In Memory of Mary Ruth McAbee

Roberts Wesleyan College

Over & Above Fund

In Memory of Mary Ruth McAbee

Perry & Sara Ouzts

Bill & Shelba Scott

In Memory of Hiram McAbee

Bill & Shelba Scott

In Memory of Rhoda Walker

Bill & Shelba Scott

Janie Chapman State Mission Offering

In Memory of Mary Ruth McAbee

Anne Williams

Christmas In Action

In Memory of Mary Ruth McAbee

Henry & Jean Woodfin

Sam & Anne Rogers

 

 

BIBLE STUDY & STEWARDSHIP:

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE                 October 2

  Nursery                                                                          5

  Children                                                                       20

  Youth                                                                            8

  Adults                                                                          94

  Total Attendance                                                       127

BUDGET                                            October 2                 2011

  Needs                                                $  8,143.90          $ 325,756.00

  Offering                                            $11,025.40          $ 302,232.88

Over/(Under)                                      $ 2,881.50          ($  23,523.12)

DESIGNATED FUNDS

   Janie Chapman State Missions                         $           20.00

   Over & Above Fund                                         $           76.00

   2012 World Changers                                       $         200.00

   2012 Winter Ski Retreat                                   $         120.00

   Sr. Adult Retreat                                               $         178.00

   Christmas In Action                                          $           45.00

   Window Blind Fund                                          $         150.00

   Budget Designated Offerings                            $           43.00

   Total Designated                                               $         832.00

       TOTAL                                                   $11,857.40

 

SPORTSMAN FELLOWSHIP

Saturday, Oct. 8 * 2:00 – 6:00 pm * Bailey Farm

Archery * Horseshoes * Pistol Range * Skeet

Hamburger & Hot Dog Supper

Men ages 12 and up!

(Ages 12 to 16 must be accompanied by an adult)

Please stop by the church office for tickets ($5.00) and for more detailed information.

 

FIELDS OF FAITH

Next Wednesday, October 12 * 6:30 pm

W. L. Varner Stadium, Woodruff High School

Worship with live music & a message by Coach Cam O’Sullivan.  Sponsored by WHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes, admission is free. Supper and Lighthouse will meet at the regular time, then we will walk over as a group.  Parents should pick their youth up at our church at 7:30 pm.

 

GLOBAL IMPACT CELEBRATION

Monday, October 10 * 6:45 pm * FBC, Spartanburg

Join in this wonderful meeting as our international missionaries’ share how they are able to be part of what God is doing.  Over 25 displays will line the dining room.  Dessert & coffee will be served after the meeting.  Contact Mary Dell Scott at 476-3436 or Carolyn Culbreath  at 476-2593 if you would like to attend.

 

 

COMMUNITY MEN’S BREAKFAST

Saturday, October 15  *  8:00 am

West End Baptist Church

Speaker:  Tim Davis           Music:  Jason Haynes

 

 

AARON & AMANDA CRABB

Live in Concert

Saturday, October 15  *  4:00 pm

Future Home of Woodruff Church Of God

Hwy 101 and Hunter Road

 

WORSHIP AT MONTROSE

Monday, October 17  *  6:00 pm

The Martha Lewis Mission Group and our pastor will be leading a worship service followed by a time of fellowship at Montrose Manor.  All are welcome!

 

 

TRUNK OR TREAT

6:00 – 7:00 pm

Monday, October 31

FBC Front Parking Lot

We would love for children and parents to make our church the first stop on their Trick or Treating route.  A portion of the front parking lot will be set up for children to receive candy & prizes.  Those who would like to give out candy are encouraged to call the church office & sign up so that we can reserve a parking space for you.

 

OPERATION:  CHRISTMAS CHILD

Share joy & hope with a needy child in a troubled country this Christmas.  Information flyers & boxes are available.  A $7.00 donation is requested with each box.  The filled shoe boxes need to be brought to the church on or before Sunday, Nov. 20.  This year our church will serve as a collection site for the Woodruff Community.

 

 

HARVESTING FOR

THE WOODRUFF SOUP KITCHEN

The Acteens are collecting items for the Soup Kitchen – Paper Towels, Plastic Silverware, 16 oz. Foam Cups, 3 Compartment Plates, Family Size Tea Bags, 12 oz. Foam Bowls and Sugar.  Please see their display in the back foyer.

 

FLU SHOT CLINIC

We will not have a Flu Shot Clinic this year at our  Church.  The group who has previously provided this vaccine is no longer billing Medicare. The flu vaccine is readily available now in our community, so we were not sure we could meet the required quota from this group. If anyone needs a ride to get their flu shot, please call the Church office. We wish everyone a healthy Fall and Winter season! 

 

2012 MINISTRY SUPPORT BUDGET

The Stewardship Committee will be meeting on Oct. 13, 20, and 27 (if needed) to prepare a budget for 2012.  Please pray for this group as they seek the Lord’s will for our church.  They plan to present the proposed budget to the Diaconate on Oct. 30 and then to the church for discussion at our Church Conference Sunday evening, Nov. 6.  They plan to present the budget for a vote on Sunday morning, Nov. 13.

 

SENIOR FALL RETREAT

November 28 – 30  *  Pigeon Forge

Cost is $178.00 per person.  Trip includes lodging, transportation, two shows, and breakfast at the hotel each morning one lunch and two dinners.  Please see Kelly Smith or contact the church office if you are interested in going.

 

WOODRUFF AREA SOUP KITCHEN

Silent Auction & Lasagna Dinner

Saturday, October 22  * 5:30 pm

First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

Tickets are $7.50

 

OVER AND ABOVE

Kitchen and Fellowship Hall Renovation

Fund Balance:  $16,811.28

 

THANKS!

Dearest Church Family, Words cannot express our appreciation to all of you during Mary Ruth’s illness and death.  The outpouring of love has been wonderful.  Thanks to the group of ladies who prepared and served the delicious lunch.  Thank you for the prayers, calls, visits, cards, flowers and food.  You will never know how much this helped us through this difficult time.  Please continue to pray for us.  In Christian love,           Richard McAbee and Family

Dear First Baptist Church, On behalf of the staff and board of directors, thank you so much for your continued generosity in support of Helping Hands Ministries.  With your help we are able to help others.

Sincerely, Lisa Abercrombie, Director

Thank you for your donation and for remembering those locally who are hungry and in need.  As we should love our neighbors as we love ourselves, you have shown your neighborly love by sending much needed food and service to your neighbors in need and I thank you on their behalf.  Thanks again for loving and sharing. 

                   In God’s love we deliver,

Jane McQueen, President, Mobile Meals

 

DAY BY DAY

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5

11:45 am   Golden Age Fellowship

  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 6

  6:30 pm   Chess Club

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8

  2:00 pm   Sportsman Fellowship – Bailey Farm

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9

  9:00 am   Handbell Choir Rehearsal

  9:45 am   Sunday School

11:00 am   Morning Worship Service

  5:00 pm   Spirit Works (Youth Choir)

  6:00 pm   Evening Worship Service

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11

  7:00 am   Prayer Meeting

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12

  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

                   Fields of Faith FCA

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13

  6:30 pm   Chess Club

  6:30 pm   Stewardship Committee

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15

  7:00 am   Christmas in Action

  8:00 am   Men’s Community Breakfast – West End

 

 

FELLOWSHIP SUPPER

Wednesday, October 5

Hamburgers, Chips, Cookies, Tea    Cost:  $2.00

 

SPIRIT WORKS

Sundays * 5:00 pm * All youth are welcome!