Weekly Newsletter September 9, 2016

September 9, 2016 Vol. 68 No. 34“First Edition” is published weekly except Christmas week

by First Baptist Church, 107 East Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150Periodical postage paid at Sumter, SC 29150

Postmaster: Send address changes toFirst Baptist Church , PO Box 867, Sumter, SC 29151

Publication No. USPS 571620

Resident Members’ BirthdaysSeptember 11 - September 17

11 - Ginger Griffin, Stanley Welch, Joseph Beck, Edward McMillan; 12 - Beth Fordham, Gerald Lyles; 13 - Kim Johnston; 14 - Billy Edgeworth, Meri DesChamps; 15 - Toby Babb, Stephen Dinkins, Brandon Carraway; 16 - Casey Pitts, Sharon Gould, Sharon Vermeland; 17 - Dorothy Meeks, Rachel Harper

Wednesday Night Meal - September 14

Beef Stew, Rice, Stewed Tomatoes and Okra, Cabbage, Cornbread,Coffee, Tea & Lemonade

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH107 East Liberty Street, PO Box 867, Sumter, SC 29151

Senior Pastor ................................................................Dan Barber 773.3732Worship Pastor ................................................. Jake Ferrell 773.3360 ext. 103Discipleship and Evangelism Pastor ....................Adam Moore 773.3360 ext. 111Student Pastor ........................................... Marshall Harper 773.3360 ext. 112Children and Families Pastor ............................Kevin Blalock 773.3360 ext. 105Financial Manager ........................................ Hilda Harrelson 773.3360 ext. 107Office Manager .................................................. Jane Wertz 773.3360 ext. 101Ministry Assistant ........................................ Amanda Queen 773.3360 ext. 106

Pastor Emeritus ..............................................................Rev. Charles ClantonMinister-at-Large .................................................................... Dr. Tony GouldElders .......................................................Ed Davis, Walter McGee, Bill ShulerHearing Impaired Director .......................................................Mandy Faulling

Benevolence Committee ....................................... Sam Carraway (c) 983.7330... ......................................Bill Shuler, Jeff Champion, Buddy Noonan, Ed Davis

Office ..................................................................................... 803.773.3732E-Mail ........................................................................contact@fbcsumter.orgWebsite ...........................................................................www.fbcsumter.org

THIS WEEK AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

FRIDAY, September 9 7:00 AM Men’s Prayer Group (FH)

SATURDAY, September 10

SUNDAY, September 11 9:30 AM Sunday School (all ages) 9:30 AM Modern Worship 11:00 AM Blended Worship11:00 AM Kid's Worship (Activities Room)11:00 AM Sunday School (Adults/Students)

MONDAY, September 12

TUESDAY, September 1310:00 AM The Journey Bible Study (M100) 1:30 PM Sit and Sew Group (M100)

MemorialsBereavement FundIn memory of Carol Brown by Joe and Jackie Davis, Fred and Lib Burke, Orby and Gail Ferguson, Tom and Rona Ewart, Wayne and Helen George, William and Mary Allison, Wayne Capell,William and Ophelia Brown, Robert and Kathy Harris, Sara Rivers, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Love, TCO Construction, INC., Henry T. Rogerson, Jr.,Johnnie and Debra Gibbs, Beth Cuttino, John and Mary Wayne James, Dr. and Mrs. Wallie Jones, Dave and Nancy McDuffie, Jenny McMillan

Benevolence FundIn memory of Joe Brown by Bill SingletonIn memory of Carol Brown by Bill Singleton, Dave ThompsonIn memory of Theron Cook by John and Mary Wayne James

Global Missions FundIn memory of Carol Brown by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Babb

Janie Chapman OfferingIn memory of Carol Brown by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Shuler

MOPS MinistryIn memory of Carol Brown by J.T. and Faye Mitchum

Extended SessionSeptember 11 at 11:00 AM

Angie Watt, Paige Stokes, Kathleen Noonan, Mandi Holzbach,Rebecca Niswonger, Dotty Lyles, Mary Daniel Stokes

WEDNESDAY, September 14 4:00 PM Celebration Singers (Choir Room) 5:00 PM Fellowship Meal 5:45 PM Preschool/Children AWANA 5:45 PM Handbell Choir (Handbell Room) 6:00 PM Student Bible Study (Activities Rm) 6:00 PM Women’s Bible Study (M100) Sermon on the Mount 6:00 PM Co-Ed Adult Bible Study (F200) Gospel of Matthew 6:00 PM Men's Bible Study (M102) 33 Series 7:00 PM Worship Choir (Choir Room)

THURSDAY, September 15

FRIDAY, September 16 7:00 AM Men’s Prayer Group (FH)

*Deacon election will be held Sunday, September 18.

FBC Kids WorshipSeptember 11 at 11:00 AM

Kristen Sill, Jacob Watt, Luke Stokes

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Stewardship Review

OUR RECORD 09/04/16Worship ............................................. 342Sunday School .................................... 238

Weekly Budget Received ............$14,427.00

Weekly Budget Required ............$21,792.02

OFFERING 09/04/16Budget Offering ....................... $14,427.00Building Fund ................................... 31.00Global Missions ............................1,911.00Lottie Moon Offering ....................... 652.00Student Ministry ............................. 500.00Deacon Benevolence Fund ............... 887.00MOPS Ministry .................................. 25.00Bereavement Meals ......................1,065.00Orchestra Ministry ........................1,000.00Worship Designated ........................ 500.00AWANA ......................................... 500.00Pastor's Continuing Education .......... 750.00Golf Cart ....................................... 480.00Total .....................................$22,728.00

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One of the pillars of FBC is biblical community. We know that living life together is an essential part of the life of the believer. There are many great opportunities at FBC for biblical community, and one that is coming back is our small group ministry. I would encourage you to consider being a part of a small group as we begin in just a couple weeks. Please contact Adam at amoore@fbcsumter.org with any questions about small groups or to sign up for a group.

CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

September 18th through November 20th

5:00-6:30

1 WEEKEND, formerly known as Disciple Now, is coming November 11-13!

Sign up this Sunday!

The name has been changed, but the goal remains the same. We will connect with 10 other churches in our area for a weekend of intentional discipleship. This will be the largest gathering of student ministries coming together for an area-wide weekend in the history of Sumter.

We are excited about what God is going to do in the lives of students from all over our community!

STUDENT MINISTRYJOIN US EVERY TUESDAY MORNING

SEP 13 - NOV 15Sep 13 DET BOWERSColumbia, SC

Sep 20 CLAY SMITHAlice Drive Baptist Church

Sep 27NATE BROCKMulberry Missionary Baptist Church

Oct 4MARK YODERChrist Community Church

Oct 11MARION NEWTONJehovah Missionary Baptist Church

Oct 18CUBBY CULBERTSONColumbia, SC

Oct 25JOHN SORRELLSCrosspoint Baptist Church

Nov 1JOCK HENDRICKSAlice Drive Baptist Church

Nov 8DAN BARBERFirst Baptist Church

Nov 15CUBBY CULBERTSONColumbia, SC

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WHERE: Alice Drive Baptist Church1305 Loring Mill RoadSumter, SC 29150TIME: 6:55 - 7:45 am

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