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 29150 Periodical postage paid at Sumter, SC 29150 Postmaster: Send address changes to First Baptist Church , PO Box 867, Sumter, SC 29151 Publication No. USPS 571620 Resident Members’ Birthdays September 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 CHURCH 107 East Liberty Street, PO Box 867, Sumter, SC 29151 Senior Pastor ................................................................ Dan Barber 773.3732 Worship Pastor ................................................. Jake Ferrell 773.3360 ext. 103 Discipleship and Evangelism Pastor .................... Adam Moore 773.3360 ext. 111 Student Pastor ........................................... Marshall Harper 773.3360 ext. 112 Children and Families Pastor ............................ Kevin Blalock 773.3360 ext. 105 Financial Manager........................................ Hilda Harrelson 773.3360 ext. 107 Office Manager .................................................. Jane Wertz 773.3360 ext. 101 Ministry Assistant ........................................ Amanda Queen 773.3360 ext. 106 Pastor Emeritus ..............................................................Rev. Charles Clanton Minister-at-Large .................................................................... Dr. Tony Gould Elders .......................................................Ed Davis, Walter McGee, Bill Shuler Hearing Impaired Director ....................................................... Mandy Faulling Benevolence Committee ....................................... Sam Carraway (c) 983.7330 ... ......................................Bill Shuler, Jeff Champion, Buddy Noonan, Ed Davis Office..................................................................................... 803.773.3732 E-Mail ........................................................................ [email protected] Website...........................................................................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 Worship 11:00 AM Kid's Worship (Activities Room) 11:00 AM Sunday School (Adults/Students) MONDAY, September 12 TUESDAY, September 13 10:00 AM The Journey Bible Study (M100) 1:30 PM Sit and Sew Group (M100) Memorials Bereavement Fund In 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 Fund In memory of Joe Brown by Bill Singleton In memory of Carol Brown by Bill Singleton, Dave Thompson In memory of Theron Cook by John and Mary Wayne James Global Missions Fund In memory of Carol Brown by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Babb Janie Chapman Offering In memory of Carol Brown by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Shuler MOPS Ministry In memory of Carol Brown by J.T. and Faye Mitchum Extended Session September 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 Worship September 11 at 11:00 AM Kristen Sill, Jacob Watt, Luke Stokes firstbaptistchurchsumter fbcsumter www.fbcsumter.org Stewardship Review OUR RECORD 09/04/16 Worship ............................................. 342 Sunday School .................................... 238 Weekly Budget Received ............$14,427.00 Weekly Budget Required ............$21,792.02 OFFERING 09/04/16 Budget Offering ....................... $14,427.00 Building Fund ................................... 31.00 Global Missions ............................ 1,911.00 Lottie Moon Offering ....................... 652.00 Student Ministry ............................. 500.00 Deacon Benevolence Fund ............... 887.00 MOPS Ministry.................................. 25.00 Bereavement Meals ...................... 1,065.00 Orchestra Ministry ........................ 1,000.00 Worship Designated ........................ 500.00 AWANA ......................................... 500.00 Pastor's Continuing Education .......... 750.00 Golf Cart ....................................... 480.00 Total ..................................... $22,728.00 Current Sermon Series JOIN US 9:30 or 11:00 AM