encourager 2010.01.13
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Encourager 2010.01.13TRANSCRIPT
Church Staff Rev Scott Stancil Pastor
Ricky Stark Minister of Students amp Education
Carol Petty CDC Director
Hayley Smith Ministry Intern
Encourager THE FIRST BAPTIST LYMAN
WEEK OF JANUARY 13 2010
Blessings to you and Happy New Year What an awesome Sunday we had this past week God was so good to us Sunday evening we had a brief business meeting that consisted of three recommendations by the Personnel
Team which were each unanimously approved The first was to call Larry Arms as our part-time Building Superintendent effective Monday January 11 2010 Secondly the church called Wade Rodgers to be our Interim Minister of Music and Beth Arms to be our Assistant Interim Minister Of Music Finally the church reinstituted the Music Ministry Search Team from 2009 to make recommendations to our Personnel Team concerning our search for a Minister of Music Praise God for His work through His people Sunday morning was very special as well The message was The Road Ahead in 2010 I shared with the church seven Take Aways 1 Pray for the church and the leadership of the church 2 Trust leadership 3 Put aside personal preferences 4 Be true to your convictions 5 Abide in absolutes (The Word of God) 6 Remember who we are First Baptist Lymanhellip A One Lord (Jesus is Savior and LORDgtLet God show off) B One Fellowship (Ministry and Unity) C One Purpose (To Build and Protect this Church) 7 Each member give minimally three hours a week A One hour in worship (either Sunday morning or Sunday evening) B One hour in a small group (either Sunday School or a Covenant Group) C One hour in service (Not a team but an active role during services) The year ahead will involve a deeper study into the Word of God It will demand of us that we deal with sin and not look the other way under any circumstances Also we must have a serious plan for calling a Preschool and Childrenrsquos Minister Finally we must be diligent to continue addressing the security of our ministries and facilities (including required background check for those working with young people under 18 policies cameras and keyless entries) Wow If you werenrsquot here Sunday you missed a bunch More importantly you were missed I hope you are well and that you are planning to be with us this week Sunday morning we will answer the question ldquoWhich father
knows bestrdquo God Bless
Sunday bull 945 am Sunday School
bull 1100 am Morning Worship
bull 530 pm Preschool amp Childrenrsquos
Activities
bull 530 pm Evening Fellowship
bull 600 pm Evening Worship
Wednesday bull 520 - 545 pm Fellowship Meal
bull 545 - 630 pm Childrenrsquos Choirs
bull 630 - 700 pm Childrenrsquos Missions
bull 550 - 600 pm Praise and Prayer
bull 600 - 700 pm Covenant Groups
bull 710 pm Adult Choir
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January Birthdays 1 - Lewis Harvey
1 - Josh Massey
1 - Ann McMakin
2 - Betty Whitmire
3 - Jeremy McKinney
4 - Andrew Bradley 6 - Caylie Walker
7 - Clayton Bradley
7 - Harold Bullard
7 - Lisa Eubanks
9 - Buddy Eubanks Jr
9 - Shanda Owens
9 - Todd Wright
10 - Raymond Morrow
11 - Ginger Ryals
12 - Mavis Eledge
12 - Betty Knight
13 - Rachel Fillipetti
14 - Ruth Dobson
14 - Vicki Hadden
16 - Patsy Baldwin
18 - Jack Morgan
19 - Larry Arms
19 - Amanda Young
20 - Sandra Eubanks
20 - Fred Greer 21 - Kaci Snow
23 - Marshall Alexander
23 - Margaret Mayfield
23 - Betsy Meccia
26 - Alysa Lee
26 - Kevin Lee
29 - Wade Brewer
29 - Nancy Eubanks
Please wish these individuals a
Happy Birthday
ENCOURAGER UPDATE
From The Pastor
WEEKLY AT First
Baptist Lyman
Budget Needs To Date $1024308 Budget Receipts To Date $842240
Budget Receipts January 3 $842240 Total Receipts January 3 $869740
Budget Needs To Date $2048616
Budget Receipts To Date $1569640 Budget Receipts January 10 $727400 Total Receipts January 10 $747000
Offering
laquoA
ddressB
lockraquo
Homebound
Of The Week
117 - Mae King
1319 Chappells Hwy
Saluda SC 29138
124 - Josie Eubanks
Magnolia Place
35 Southpointe Drive
Greenville SC 29607
Attendance January 3 2010
Sunday School 183
Worship 209
January 10 2010
Sunday School 192
Worship 225
Deacon of
The Week
117 - Kelvin Mitchem
141 Brookhaven Drive
Moore SC 29369
124 - Chris Walker
421 Tyger Ridge Lane
Lyman SC 29365
Pastor ScottPastor ScottPastor ScottPastor Scott
MEMORIALS Given In Memory Of Patricia McAbee
(Kevin Crowersquos Mother)
CDC Teachers
Given (n Memory Of Hovie Bolding (David Boldingrsquos Father)
Norman amp Margie Walker
Given On Memory Of Frances Westbrook
Helen Bryson
Rev Robert Brozina
Daphenel Campbell
Given In Memory Of Nora Peace
Mary Gregory
Given In Memory Of Cora Brady
Ruth Collins
Given In Memory Of David Eubanks
Elliott Eubanks
Mr amp Mrs CF Mullinax and
Mr amp Mrs TE Eubanks
Irene M Eubanks
Childcare Extended Care 11710
Babies Sandra SimpsonPhyllis Bullard
Mary Gregory
Toddlers Kathy Rodgers Bobby Simpson
2-4 Yr Olds Jonathan MasonClayton Bradley
Lindsey McMakin
Extended Care 12410
Babies Katherine BradleyVicky Hadden
Keri Mason
Toddlers Risa Lewis Robin Whitener
2-4 Yr Olds Tommy Eubanks Joanne Eubanks
Larry Owens
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 80 Groce Road Lyman SC 29365
Phone (8
64)439-8721 F
ax (864) 439-87
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ChurChurChurChurcccchhhh NewsNewsNewsNews OpportunitiesOpportunitiesOpportunitiesOpportunities From the Minister OF From the Minister OF From the Minister OF From the Minister OF
STUDENTS amp EDUCATIONSTUDENTS amp EDUCATIONSTUDENTS amp EDUCATIONSTUDENTS amp EDUCATION
Donrsquot forget to pray for our adopted Missionary Alissa Stewart who is serving in Uganda
Student MinistryStudent MinistryStudent MinistryStudent Ministry
Covenant Groups are back And boy is it going to be an exciting semester as we discover who we are how God has gifted us and where He would have us serve Let me just echo what Pastor Scott said this past Sunday being a part of a Covenant Group could very well be one the most spiritually significant things you do this year And it is not because Covenant Groups are anything fancy or have some complicated processmdashin fact thatrsquos the beauty of them they are quite simple and laid back but for those who have gotten plugged into one Covenant Groups have provided some rich and profound experiences Covenant Groups help us shatter the completely erroneous notion that Christianity is about ldquoMe and Jesusrdquomdashand we begin to realize we were wired for relationships and Godrsquos purpose for Christians is to be a part of intimate and authentic community so that we can be sharpened and made to be more like Jesus In our Covenant Groups this semester we will continue to look at Sundayrsquos message and apply it to our lives in a customized way for each individual (and let me remind you that you can submit your questions regarding Sundayrsquos sermon on our website by clicking on ldquoCONNECT Join a Covenant Grouprdquo on the homepage your question just might be up for discussion that Wednesday night) We will also continue to be in groups of the same gender so that we can continue to have opportunities of accountability and openness in sharing what we are going through But we are also excited this semester about beginning a new study called PLACE through our Covenant Groups and during the course of the semester everyone will have the chance through his or her Covenant Group to discover the personality God designed him or her with the spiritual gifts He has equipped him or her with what passions and callings God has given him or her and how he or she can use all of these things to get plugged in to First Lyman and be an active member of the body of Christ and of the kingdom of God Pretty exciting stuff huh Through Covenant Groups we are going to be able to connect with one another more deeply discover greater riches in Godrsquos Word and find out who we are and what God has called us to be I donrsquot know about you but Irsquom pumped about getting started Join us this Wednesday
Ricky
Thank you so much for the
calls cards visits and
especially the prayers at the
death of Davidrsquos father
Please continue to remember our family
in your prayers during this difficult time
Love
David amp Nancy Bolding
Thank you for the prayers cards and visits
during the loss of my brother Wilburt
West
Leland West Financial Peace UniversitymdashJanuary 2010
Whatrsquos your New Yearrsquos resolution GET OUT OF DEBT Come to the FREE Financial Peace Preview Night on
January 17 Call the church office or contact Tollie amp
Ashley Gosnell for more information The class will
begin on January 31
Our deepest sympathy is extended to the following families who have lost
their loved ones
The family of Frances Westbrook
The family of Nora Peace
Leland West in the loss of his brother Wilburt West
Vrenda Morrow in the loss of her
brother James Bennefield
Tena Leonard in the loss of her sister-in-law Pat Barnett
Menrsquos Prayer Breakfast January 17 at 830 AM
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Goal $8000
Received to date $6822
Balance to meet goal $1178
Please pray and give as the Lord leads so that we can meet our goal Sunday
January 31 will be the final Sunday
that you can give to this worthy cause
Happy New Year and Welcome
to 2010
2009 was a wonderful year at First
Lyman But strap on your seat belts
because you aint seen nothing yet
2010 will be an action packed God-filled
year of ministry and service
opportunities along with many activities
We need LOTS of help from the body of
Christ (YOU) Exciting times
2010the journey begins
iTunes Podcasts and Online Sermons
Did you know that you can listen to past sermons on our
church website For your convenience there is a
permanent link on the left side of the newsletter
Were also on iTunes You can subscribe to the
podcasts by clicking on the link on the website
Finally you can listen LIVE if youre ever not able to join
us on Sunday mornings Take First Lyman with you
wherever you go
Honorariums Given In Honor Of Marty amp Kay Brown and
Buddy amp Judy Smith
Anonymous
Given In Honor Of Bob Phillips Menrsquos Fellowship Bible Class
Attention Parents Attention Parents Attention Parents Attention Parents There will be a parent meeting on Sunday Jan 31 at 430 PM Sunday Jan 31 at 430 PM Sunday Jan 31 at 430 PM Sunday Jan 31 at 430 PM in the new Adult 1 Sunday School Room
Curious about where God is taking us this year Come find out how God is
working among our teenagers and all the exciting things we have planned for the
coming months
February 7 Super Bowl Party at 530
PM at the McMillanrsquos
March 11 - 14 DiscipleNow
Weekend (more details to come)
Ladies join us as we learn how to discover Godrsquos truths for ourselves A new 9-week
womenrsquos Bible study will begin on Thursday February 18 at 645 PM We will be studying Covenant Godrsquos Enduring Covenant Godrsquos Enduring Covenant Godrsquos Enduring Covenant Godrsquos Enduring
PromisesPromisesPromisesPromises by Kay Arthur
The study will consist of 2-hour weekly meetings where we will watch DVD teaching by Kay and have group discussion plus some
independent study at home Your only cost will be $1495 to purchase your workbook Please see Katie Johnson if you have
any questions or call her at 473-2217
ChurChurChurChurcccchhhh NewsNewsNewsNews OpportunitiesOpportunitiesOpportunitiesOpportunities From the Minister OF From the Minister OF From the Minister OF From the Minister OF
STUDENTS amp EDUCATIONSTUDENTS amp EDUCATIONSTUDENTS amp EDUCATIONSTUDENTS amp EDUCATION
Donrsquot forget to pray for our adopted Missionary Alissa Stewart who is serving in Uganda
Student MinistryStudent MinistryStudent MinistryStudent Ministry
Covenant Groups are back And boy is it going to be an exciting semester as we discover who we are how God has gifted us and where He would have us serve Let me just echo what Pastor Scott said this past Sunday being a part of a Covenant Group could very well be one the most spiritually significant things you do this year And it is not because Covenant Groups are anything fancy or have some complicated processmdashin fact thatrsquos the beauty of them they are quite simple and laid back but for those who have gotten plugged into one Covenant Groups have provided some rich and profound experiences Covenant Groups help us shatter the completely erroneous notion that Christianity is about ldquoMe and Jesusrdquomdashand we begin to realize we were wired for relationships and Godrsquos purpose for Christians is to be a part of intimate and authentic community so that we can be sharpened and made to be more like Jesus In our Covenant Groups this semester we will continue to look at Sundayrsquos message and apply it to our lives in a customized way for each individual (and let me remind you that you can submit your questions regarding Sundayrsquos sermon on our website by clicking on ldquoCONNECT Join a Covenant Grouprdquo on the homepage your question just might be up for discussion that Wednesday night) We will also continue to be in groups of the same gender so that we can continue to have opportunities of accountability and openness in sharing what we are going through But we are also excited this semester about beginning a new study called PLACE through our Covenant Groups and during the course of the semester everyone will have the chance through his or her Covenant Group to discover the personality God designed him or her with the spiritual gifts He has equipped him or her with what passions and callings God has given him or her and how he or she can use all of these things to get plugged in to First Lyman and be an active member of the body of Christ and of the kingdom of God Pretty exciting stuff huh Through Covenant Groups we are going to be able to connect with one another more deeply discover greater riches in Godrsquos Word and find out who we are and what God has called us to be I donrsquot know about you but Irsquom pumped about getting started Join us this Wednesday
Ricky
Thank you so much for the
calls cards visits and
especially the prayers at the
death of Davidrsquos father
Please continue to remember our family
in your prayers during this difficult time
Love
David amp Nancy Bolding
Thank you for the prayers cards and visits
during the loss of my brother Wilburt
West
Leland West Financial Peace UniversitymdashJanuary 2010
Whatrsquos your New Yearrsquos resolution GET OUT OF DEBT Come to the FREE Financial Peace Preview Night on
January 17 Call the church office or contact Tollie amp
Ashley Gosnell for more information The class will
begin on January 31
Our deepest sympathy is extended to the following families who have lost
their loved ones
The family of Frances Westbrook
The family of Nora Peace
Leland West in the loss of his brother Wilburt West
Vrenda Morrow in the loss of her
brother James Bennefield
Tena Leonard in the loss of her sister-in-law Pat Barnett
Menrsquos Prayer Breakfast January 17 at 830 AM
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Goal $8000
Received to date $6822
Balance to meet goal $1178
Please pray and give as the Lord leads so that we can meet our goal Sunday
January 31 will be the final Sunday
that you can give to this worthy cause
Happy New Year and Welcome
to 2010
2009 was a wonderful year at First
Lyman But strap on your seat belts
because you aint seen nothing yet
2010 will be an action packed God-filled
year of ministry and service
opportunities along with many activities
We need LOTS of help from the body of
Christ (YOU) Exciting times
2010the journey begins
iTunes Podcasts and Online Sermons
Did you know that you can listen to past sermons on our
church website For your convenience there is a
permanent link on the left side of the newsletter
Were also on iTunes You can subscribe to the
podcasts by clicking on the link on the website
Finally you can listen LIVE if youre ever not able to join
us on Sunday mornings Take First Lyman with you
wherever you go
Honorariums Given In Honor Of Marty amp Kay Brown and
Buddy amp Judy Smith
Anonymous
Given In Honor Of Bob Phillips Menrsquos Fellowship Bible Class
Attention Parents Attention Parents Attention Parents Attention Parents There will be a parent meeting on Sunday Jan 31 at 430 PM Sunday Jan 31 at 430 PM Sunday Jan 31 at 430 PM Sunday Jan 31 at 430 PM in the new Adult 1 Sunday School Room
Curious about where God is taking us this year Come find out how God is
working among our teenagers and all the exciting things we have planned for the
coming months
February 7 Super Bowl Party at 530
PM at the McMillanrsquos
March 11 - 14 DiscipleNow
Weekend (more details to come)
Ladies join us as we learn how to discover Godrsquos truths for ourselves A new 9-week
womenrsquos Bible study will begin on Thursday February 18 at 645 PM We will be studying Covenant Godrsquos Enduring Covenant Godrsquos Enduring Covenant Godrsquos Enduring Covenant Godrsquos Enduring
PromisesPromisesPromisesPromises by Kay Arthur
The study will consist of 2-hour weekly meetings where we will watch DVD teaching by Kay and have group discussion plus some
independent study at home Your only cost will be $1495 to purchase your workbook Please see Katie Johnson if you have
any questions or call her at 473-2217