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October 30, 2011

Babies…..….….….. Peggy Fogel Nancy Eubanks Walkers………... Thomas McDonald Alice Farr Ones ………...……. Ken Eubanks Paulette Bentley 2-4 Yr. Olds …………….. Tollie Gosnell Elizabeth Petty Jordan Crowe

November 6, 2011

Babies ….....….. Bootsie Harvey Betty Watson Walkers……..…...……...... Larry Arms Shanda Owens Ones…....……… Meredith Atkins Leanne Dailey 2-4 Yr. Olds ……....…… Caylie Walker Kelvin & Avonda Mitchem

November 13, 2011 Babies…….....…….………… Cindy Pike Pat Baldwin Walkers………….….... Bobby Bentley Ones………...…........ Susan Freeman Glenda Thackston 2-4 Yr. Olds… … Curt & Vicki Hadden Clayton Bradley

November 20, 2011 Babies………...…..……. Kellie Burdette Katie Johnson Walkers…………..…… Vrenda Morrow Ones………....…….. Brandy McDonald Traci Traynham 2-4 Yr. Olds ………….. Jesse Mabrey Ryan & Vanessa Chavous

November 27, 2011 Babies ………………...……. Beth Arms Eleanor Tuck Walkers ………...…… Amanda Young Caylie Walker Ones ……….…….. Thomas McDonald Nancy Bolding 2-4 Yr. Olds ….. Andy & Ginger Ryals Drew Ryals

ATTENDANCE & RECEIPTS October 2, 2011 Sunday School: 160

Worship: 160 General Receipts: $10,844.58

October 9, 2011

Sunday School: 197 Worship: 206

General Receipts: $12,112.90

October 16, 2011 Sunday School: 181

Worship: 172 General Receipts: $5,697.85

October 23, 2011 Sunday School: 183

Worship: 185 General Receipts: $6,029.20

Weekly Sunday Schedule

9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Morning Worship 5:30 PM Snacks & Fellowship 5:30 PM AWANA 6:00 PM Evening Worship

Weekly Wednesday Schedule

5:20 PM Fellowship Meal 6:00 PM Covenant Groups Children’s Choirs 7:10 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal

Additional Activities Sunday, November 6

4:00 PM Leadership Meeting, FH Tuesday, November 8

6:00 PM Joy Fellowship Sunday, November 13 4:30 PM Deacon Meeting Sunday, November 20 8:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast 4:30 PM Budget/Finance Team Meeting Tuesday, November 22 6:00 PM Community-Wide Thanksgiving Meal Thursday, November 24 Thanksgiving Day Sunday, November 27 4:30 PM Personnel Team Meeting 6:00 PM First Joy

CALENDAR OF EVENTS STEWARDSHIP CHILDCARE

Church Information

Scott Stancil, Pastor scott@firstlyman.org Ext. 101 Ricky Stark, Minister of Students and Education ricky@firstlyman.org Ext. 103 Jim Carey, Minister of Music and Senior Adults jim@firstlyman.org Ext. 104 Allison Walker, Financial Secretary allison@firstlyman.org Ext. 100 Linda Bell, Ministry Assistant linda@firstlyman.org Ext. 102 Carol Petty, Director, Child Development Center Ext. 105 Family Life Center Ext. 106 Kitchen Ext. 108 Website firstlyman.org

80 Groce Road

Lyman, SC 29365

Encourager Mailing Date: October 27, 2011

Church family and friends,

Is there anywhere better for us to be than dwelling in the presence of the Lord? Read and meditate on the words

of Psalm 15:

Lord, who may dwell in your sanctuary?

Who may live on your holy hill?

He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous,

who speaks the truth from his heart and has no slander on his tongue,

who does his neighbor no wrong and casts no slur on his fellowman,

who despises a vile man but honors those who fear the Lord,

who keeps his oath even when it hurts,

who lends his money without usury

and does not accept a bribe against the innocent.

He who does these things will never be shaken.

What should we take away from this amazing passage? Let me offer a few suggestions. First, it is a privilege and joy to be in the

presence of the Lord. Not everyone is allowed in His presence, only those who believe on the death, burial and resurrection of

Jesus Christ for their sin. Second, anyone who is allowed in the presence of God through salvation should live accordingly. Several

words stand out: blameless, righteous, truth, and fear. These words describe the character of a transformed disciple. A final take

away from Psalm 15 might be the promise that those who are in the presence, those who live accordingly, they will not be shaken.

Hope, confidence, and security…great to have in this uncertain world.

I love you all and I’m praying for you!

Pastor Scott

BUDGET Budget Needs To Date:

$397,768.92 Budget Receipts To Date:

$387,292.56

GLOBAL MISSIONS GIVING Goal:

$24,000 Receipts through October:

$19,790.00

Don’t forget to

turn your clocks

back one hour on

Saturday night,

November 5!

My Church Family-

Thank you so much for all your

prayers, visits, and many acts of kindness

shown to me during my recent surgery.

Claudette

Thank you very much for the cards some

of you sent me. We miss you much!

Evelyn McFadden

BACKPACKS FOR HOPE

We are committing to help 28 students at Beech Springs Intermediate School who are in need of additional

food on the weekends. Please help fill up their backpacks each Friday by donating the following items:

• Individual boxes/bags of raisins

• Individual pudding cups, applesauce, fruit cups

• Packs of crackers/other individual snacks

• Boxes of cereal bars, granola bars, etc.

• Cans of Chef Boyardee (with pull-top lids)

• Small boxes of cereal

• Individual packs of grits and oatmeal

Bins are placed in the main hallway to collect your donations.

November Birthdays

2 Erica Clyburn

4 Bonnie Clayton

5 Lindsey McMakin

7 Larry Millwood

8 Mary Jo Sutton

10 Kara Gillespie

11 Margie Walker

12 Sophie Harris

13 Drew Ryals

17 Nell Britt

18 Eleanor Lewis

18 Will Freeman

21 Melissa Millwood

21 John Eubanks

22 Josie Eubanks

22 Glenda Farmer

22 Brian McMakin

23 Steve Mabrey

23 Jake Bentley

26 Kevin Crowe

28 Mary Owens

30 Avonda Mitchem

30 Curt Hadden, Jr.

Please wish these individuals a

Happy Birthday!

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Students and EducationStudents and EducationStudents and EducationStudents and Education

Homebound Of

The Week 11/6 - Frances Stewart

Springfield Place Assisted Living Rm. 11

2006 Springfield Circle Newberry, SC 29108

11/13 - Betty Whitmire

White Oak Estates Room 202B

400 Webber Road Spartanburg, SC 29307

11/20 - Sophie Harris

28 Highland Drive Duncan, SC 29334

11/27 - Irene Eubanks

PO Box 64 Lyman, SC 29365

Deacon of

The Week 11/6 - Buddy Smith

305 Duncan Reidville Rd. Duncan, SC 29334

11/13 - Kelvin Mitchem

141 Brookhaven Dr. Moore, SC 29369

11/20 - Chris Walker

421 Tyger Ridge Lane Lyman, SC 29365

11/27 - Jeff Johnson

PO Box 715 Inman, SC 29349

A couple of weeks ago, I was flipping through the channels, trying to find something to watch that wouldn’t require any thinking whatsoever. It had been a long day filled with heavy analytical thinking, and the last thing I wanted to do was to engage my mind. I wanted to see car chases, people acting stupid, and explosions—lots of explosions. Instead, I got Piers Morgan Tonight. Morgan was interviewing Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman. I’ve long been a fan of Freeman’s films—my first encounter with him as an actor was when I saw Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves as a child. And I’ve loved his work in subsequent roles, including The Shawshank Redemption and most recently in the revamped Batman franchise. Perhaps confusing Freeman for some of the roles he played, I just thought he would probably be a cool guy to get to know - you know, one of those hypothetical dinner guests. Nothing prepared me for what I was about to witness. The entire interview felt rather narcissistic. For instance, Freeman thought the director should always listen to him because he always knew what he was talking about. Alright, I thought, so he’s a diva - I guess you don’t become an Academy Award winning actor without being one. But then Piers Morgan asked Freeman, “Are you a God-fearing man?” - to which Freeman responded, “I don’t fear anything.” And then Freeman quickly added, “I am God.” Apparently his role in two Almighty films has gone to his head. I was shocked. Outraged. Saddened. Here was a guy who had been blessed by God in so many ways—talent, money, influence—and who wanted to worship the gift over the Giver. And even more than that, he wanted to worship himself. But then I thought, “Well, really, he just put into words what most of us think anyway.” Sure, most of us would never claim to be God. But the way we live sure says an awful lot. We’ve made ourselves the “title role” in our own lives. We’ve made our story all about us. We do what we want - we seek the Lord in nothing. In our war against temptation and sin, we too easily give in to our fleshly cravings instead of being holy as He is holy. Everything about our lives screams “I am God.” So while Freeman’s words are blasphemous and reprehensible, I fear my life is even more deplorable. I need to repent. God, you are God; I am not. I want my life to glorify you, not me. Change the way I think—let me be consumed with making much of you and less of me. And change the Morgan Freeman that lives inside of me. I turned off the TV. So much for not engaging my mind…

Musical Notes

The Senior Adult Choir has been having a great time working on our Christmas musical, “Come, And Adore Him!” There are great songs, old and new to learn and share. Join us in the choir room for rehearsal at 10:00 AM, on Tuesdays. Coffee and doughnuts, fellowship and friendship, praise and prayer, singing and silliness; that’s our formula for a mid-week pick me up. Come and be blessed and be a part of the blessing! As our Children’s Choirs are working hard to prepare their Christmas musical drama “I Hope Christmas,” rehearsal attendance becomes more important. Moms & Dads, check the rehearsal schedule your child brought home at the beginning of the semester, and the reminder we sent home in late October. There aren’t many rehearsals left! Please help your children to be a part of this growth experience. Our regular rehearsal time is Wednesday at 6:00 PM. The Adult Choir continues to do an amazing job of learning and singing “Messiah”. As if that weren’t enough, we’re still learning new songs to share in worship each week. We’re coming down the home stretch toward the holiday season. Busy days are ahead and there is much work to be done. Now is the time to renew your commitment to being here Wednesday at 7:10 PM for the fastest 80 minutes of the week. Notes of Thanks

A huge “THANK YOU!” goes out to all who helped feed the North Greenville University Choir and Orchestra. I know their music ministered to us, but you may not be aware of how much your meal ministered to them. Most places they go feed them pizza. The students and their parents were surprised by and really enjoyed the home-cooked meal, and the loving and generous way we received them. I feel so blessed to be a part of such a sweet and gracious fellowship. One Final Note

I love the Fall. Football season, cooler temperatures, and colorful leaves are just a few of the seasonal perks. For the last couple of weeks Kim and I have been on foliage patrol. We travel into the mountains to view the vibrant vistas. As all who enjoy that activity know, the higher you go the better the view. Now, there are good views from the side of the road. But the really spectacular views, the unobstructed “on-a-clear-day-you can-see-forever” views are only available from the tops of the mountains. For those, you have to get out of the car and climb up the mountain. It’s not an easy task. The climb is steep and the ground is uneven. Progress is slow and it’s easy to stumble and fall. The temptation to give up and say, “This is good enough,” is very strong. But when you hit the top and see the view “Look what I’ve done!” is quickly replaced with, “Look at what the Lord has done!” Perspective changes everything. That’s why Paul advised his friends at Philippi, “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus:” Philippians 2:5 (KJV). It is the one with the humble, eternal perspective that is rewarded with Christ-likeness. The climb is tough, but the reward is great

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Joy FellowshipJoy FellowshipJoy FellowshipJoy Fellowship

Tuesday, November 8Tuesday, November 8Tuesday, November 8Tuesday, November 8 6:00 PM6:00 PM6:00 PM6:00 PM

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Come join us for all the fun!Come join us for all the fun!Come join us for all the fun!Come join us for all the fun!

In Memoriam

We mourn the loss of two of our members and extend our deepest

sympathies to their families:

Charles Clayton Family

Carolyn Phillips Family

Our condolences are also extended to other members who lost loved ones:

Kathy Ann Crowe Family in the loss of her grandmother,

Frances Brazzell

Irene Eubanks Family in the loss of her step-daughter,

Frances Carolyn Eubanks Foster

Bob Fogel Family in the loss of his sister, Rosemary Vitlip

Nov. 22

6:00 PM

FLC

Community-Wide Thanksgiving Dinner

Invite your family, your friends, your

neighbors, your coworkers, and….the

least of these.

The church will furnish turkey &

dressing. You just bring sides and

desserts for everyone to enjoy.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast

Sunday, November 20

8:30 AM

Fellowship Hall