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Transcript of Encourager 2010.03.10
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 MARCH 10 2010
Greetings to my friends and family of faith I trust this
Encourager finds you doing well As I write to you this day I
am praying for you - asking God to bless you and make His
presence and blessings known in your life
This weekend is sure to be an awesome experience for our students
Thursday night through Sunday morning will be DiscipleNow Sunday
morning wersquoll hear an overview of the weekend and be led in worship by the
praise band Itrsquos a great opportunity for us to support our students and
share with them in their experience If wersquore not careful their excitement
for the Lord might just rub off on us
Sunday evening is our next First Joy This will be a time of corporate
worship and decision-making by the body concerning matters of the
church Several of the ministry teams of the church will be sharing Irsquom
most excited to hear from several of our students who share testimonies
regarding their weekend activities
Let me end by saying ldquoThanksrdquo I love and appreciate you all so much
God is really working in our church family and it is truly a joy to serve along
side you I also want to acknowledge the faithful ministry of our Deacon
Ministry Team You guys are a blessing
Let us continue to devote ourselves to prayer and ministry of the Word
God only knows what the future holds Letrsquos faithfully press onward
together
God Bless
Pastor Scott
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
NO
N-P
RO
FIT
OR
G
US
PO
ST
AG
E
PAID
P
ER
MIT
NO
14
INM
AN
SC
March
Birthdays
1 Mark Lewis
1 Kaleb Edwards
3 Brian Garrett
3 Addie Johnson
4 Tommie Sutton Jr
4 Donna Burt
4 Clint Smith
5 Zach Felty
7 Christopher Lewis
8 Zack Johnson
9 Frances Batson
9 Bryan Whitener
9 Keri Mason
11 Susan Freeman
12 Tena Leonard
13 Thomas McDonald
13 Kellie George
16 Tina McMillan
17 Mark Pike
17 David Petty 17 Chas Dodd
19 Marjorie Solesbee
20 Jennifer Morris
21 Zach Garrison
21 Rachael Mason
22 Dessie Cannon
22 Cody Forrester
22 Brenda Godfrey
23 Gail Whitener
23 Risa Lewis
23 Keri Snow
24 Phyllis Bullard
24 Beth Arms
25 Jo Eubanks
28 Della Camp
28 David White
29 Norman Walker
30 Beulah Weaver
30 Allison Walker 31 Andrea Mabrey
Please wish these individuals a
Happy Birthday
ENCOURAGER UPDATE
From The Pastor
WEEKLY AT First
Baptist Lyman
Budget Needs To Date $9218772 Budget Receipts To Date $73 34534
Budget Receipts February 28 $970830 Total Receipts February 28 $1041030
Budget Needs To Date $10243080 Budget Receipts To Date $8508334 Budget Receipts March 7 $1173800 Total Receipts March 7 $1323865
Offering
laquoA
ddre
ssBlo
ckraquo
Homebound
Of The Week
314 - Margaret Mayfield
22 Upland Street
Lyman SC 29365
321 - James Solesbee
75 Solesbee Road
Lyman SC 29365
Attendance February 28 2010
Sunday School 203
Worship 228
March 7 2010
Sunday School 206
Worship 239
Deacon of
The Week
314 - Larry Arms
61 Ridge Road
Lyman SC 29365
321 - Matthew Arms
104 Scenic Drive
Lyman SC 29365
Honorariums Given In Honor Of Patsy Kent
Bethany SS Class Teacher
Wynell Greer
Given In Honor Of Juanita Kirby
Fidelis SS Class
Childcare Extended Care 31410
Babies Elizabeth Petty Amanda Young
Erika Clyburn
Toddlers Charlie Clyburn Caylie Walker
Teresa Brewer
2-4 Yr Olds Josh amp Julie Massey Kathy Rodgers
Extended Care 32110
Babies Sandra Simpson Phyllis Bullard
Mary Gregory
Toddlers Jennifer Morris Bobby Simpson
Sherry Rogers
2-4 Yr Olds David amp Amanda Felty
Lindsey McMakin
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 80 Groce Road Lyman SC 29365
Phone (8
64)439-8721 F
ax (864) 439-87
22 w
wwfirstlym
anorg E-mail m
ailfirstlym
anorg
Saturday night
March 13
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
Please pray for the Student Ministry as we go into our DiscipleNow Weekend Too often the world knows us more for what wersquore against than what wersquore for we know what wersquore not but this weekend wersquore praying for God to show us who we are instead Pray for students to grow closer to Jesus as we learn about our identity in Christ pray for students to come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior and pray for the Holy Spirit to give us a hunger to be about His kingdom and Christrsquos glory Pray for God to give us fun times of fellowship safety in all our activities incredible times of worship cooperative technology good weather and great opportunities to show His love both to each other and to the community as we do local missions projects Wersquod also like to invite you to join us for a worship session on Saturday March 13 at 730 pm in the sanctuary Here is a list of students leaders and agencies that will be participating this weekend Please pray for each one by name this week Mark Brown worship leader Meagan Brown worship leader Quinton Baker Erin Bailey worship leader Shuler Bentley Benji Ladd speaker Jordan Crowe Daniel Pandolph speaker Griffin Eubanks Ricky Stark speaker Seth Eubanks Ryan amp Vanessa Chavous host homesmall group leaders Jacob Getgasorn Tollie amp Ashley Gosnell host homesmall group leaders Jessica Link Chris amp Allison Walker host home Jesse Mabrey Stuart Bailey small group leader Maylon Milwood Hayley Smith small group leader Hailey Mitchem Jonathan Vick small group leader Jessica Stancil Amanda Young small group leader Caylie Walker Monica Link Zach Walker Kelvin amp Avonda Mitchem Ben White Broad River Correctional Institution Chaplaincy Natalie White Children Shelter of the Upstate Bryan Whitener Greenville Rescue Mission Wilson Whitener Taylors Free Medical Clinic
Ricky
ldquoIf people donrsquot have food we have
plenty to give themrdquo -Hannah M FBL GA member
The GArsquos have started a
food drive for Middle Tyger Community Center They
have placed boxes at collection sites around the church so bring your
non-perishable items and letrsquos help feed those in our area who are in need
ldquobecause they could starve to deathrdquo -Karoline FBL GA member ldquoWe donrsquot want people to starverdquo -Kaitlyn FBL GA member
Child Development Center
Registration is now open for the 2010 - 2011 school year for everyone Please complete a registration form and information sheet which you can get at the CDC The registration fee must must must must be paid to put your childrsquos name on the class roll This fee is nonnonnonnon----refundablerefundablerefundablerefundable You may return the forms to your childrsquos teacher Registration for classes will be on a first come - first serve basis When the class is filled a waiting list will be started If you are interested in enrolling your child in an afternoon program please fill out the registration form It is a separate program with varying costs We will also offer early arrival at 730 AM for $10 per week If you have any questions please contact Carol Petty at the CDC 439-0139
Please join us for Ladies Night Out Ladies Night Out Ladies Night Out Ladies Night Out
Tuesday April 6 at 630 PM Tuesday April 6 at 630 PM Tuesday April 6 at 630 PM Tuesday April 6 at 630 PM Martha Axman author of
She Won The Race will be our speaker Martharsquos book tells the
story of her daughterrsquos battle with cancer
Our meal will be catered by Winston Florence
Tickets can be purchased after the morning Worship Services through March 28 Tickets can also be purchased in the church office The cost is $15
First Joy
Sunday March 14 - 600 pm
Wersquoll be hearing testimonies from the Student
DiscipleNow weekend and learning about
springsummer ministry opportunities Wersquoll
also be hearing recommendations from several
ministry teams in our church
Every Baptist can have a hands-on life-changing
impact upon the people of Haiti by participating in the
Southern Baptist ldquoBuckets of Hoperdquo ministry A
ldquoBucket of Hoperdquo consists of a plastic five-gallon
bucket packed with selected foodstuffs For
approximately $30 anyone can purchase the materials
and assemble a ldquoBucket of Hoperdquo The food contained
in a single bucket will feed a Haitian family for a week
You are also requested to include a $10 cash
contribution placed in an envelope and attached to
the lid of the bucket to offset the cost of
transporting the relief buckets to Haiti The buckets
must be delivered to the state Baptist Convention
Disaster Relief Director by March 15 For complete
instructions please pick up a flier at the church or call
the church office at 439-8721 For more information
go to wwwnambnetbucketsofhope
We welcome our new members
Larry amp Melissa Maylon
amp Emily Millwood
Lisa Gentry
Lloyd Reynolds Jr
Dear Staff amp Church Family
Thank you for all your prayers calls
food love and concern during the past three months of Wadersquos illness Praise the
Lord he is improving every day Please
continue to pray that God will continue to
heal him
God bless you all
Love
Wade Teresa Zachary amp Hannah Brewer
Menrsquos Prayer Breakfast
Sunday
March 21
830 AM
COMING SOON
A Study on the Beatitudes
Summer Camp Daytona Beach FL
July 12-16 Deposit $50 Due May 2
Daytona Beach
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
Please pray for the Student Ministry as we go into our DiscipleNow Weekend Too often the world knows us more for what wersquore against than what wersquore for we know what wersquore not but this weekend wersquore praying for God to show us who we are instead Pray for students to grow closer to Jesus as we learn about our identity in Christ pray for students to come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior and pray for the Holy Spirit to give us a hunger to be about His kingdom and Christrsquos glory Pray for God to give us fun times of fellowship safety in all our activities incredible times of worship cooperative technology good weather and great opportunities to show His love both to each other and to the community as we do local missions projects Wersquod also like to invite you to join us for a worship session on Saturday March 13 at 730 pm in the sanctuary Here is a list of students leaders and agencies that will be participating this weekend Please pray for each one by name this week Mark Brown worship leader Meagan Brown worship leader Quinton Baker Erin Bailey worship leader Shuler Bentley Benji Ladd speaker Jordan Crowe Daniel Pandolph speaker Griffin Eubanks Ricky Stark speaker Seth Eubanks Ryan amp Vanessa Chavous host homesmall group leaders Jacob Getgasorn Tollie amp Ashley Gosnell host homesmall group leaders Jessica Link Chris amp Allison Walker host home Jesse Mabrey Stuart Bailey small group leader Maylon Milwood Hayley Smith small group leader Hailey Mitchem Jonathan Vick small group leader Jessica Stancil Amanda Young small group leader Caylie Walker Monica Link Zach Walker Kelvin amp Avonda Mitchem Ben White Broad River Correctional Institution Chaplaincy Natalie White Children Shelter of the Upstate Bryan Whitener Greenville Rescue Mission Wilson Whitener Taylors Free Medical Clinic
Ricky
ldquoIf people donrsquot have food we have
plenty to give themrdquo -Hannah M FBL GA member
The GArsquos have started a
food drive for Middle Tyger Community Center They
have placed boxes at collection sites around the church so bring your
non-perishable items and letrsquos help feed those in our area who are in need
ldquobecause they could starve to deathrdquo -Karoline FBL GA member ldquoWe donrsquot want people to starverdquo -Kaitlyn FBL GA member
Child Development Center
Registration is now open for the 2010 - 2011 school year for everyone Please complete a registration form and information sheet which you can get at the CDC The registration fee must must must must be paid to put your childrsquos name on the class roll This fee is nonnonnonnon----refundablerefundablerefundablerefundable You may return the forms to your childrsquos teacher Registration for classes will be on a first come - first serve basis When the class is filled a waiting list will be started If you are interested in enrolling your child in an afternoon program please fill out the registration form It is a separate program with varying costs We will also offer early arrival at 730 AM for $10 per week If you have any questions please contact Carol Petty at the CDC 439-0139
Please join us for Ladies Night Out Ladies Night Out Ladies Night Out Ladies Night Out
Tuesday April 6 at 630 PM Tuesday April 6 at 630 PM Tuesday April 6 at 630 PM Tuesday April 6 at 630 PM Martha Axman author of
She Won The Race will be our speaker Martharsquos book tells the
story of her daughterrsquos battle with cancer
Our meal will be catered by Winston Florence
Tickets can be purchased after the morning Worship Services through March 28 Tickets can also be purchased in the church office The cost is $15
First Joy
Sunday March 14 - 600 pm
Wersquoll be hearing testimonies from the Student
DiscipleNow weekend and learning about
springsummer ministry opportunities Wersquoll
also be hearing recommendations from several
ministry teams in our church
Every Baptist can have a hands-on life-changing
impact upon the people of Haiti by participating in the
Southern Baptist ldquoBuckets of Hoperdquo ministry A
ldquoBucket of Hoperdquo consists of a plastic five-gallon
bucket packed with selected foodstuffs For
approximately $30 anyone can purchase the materials
and assemble a ldquoBucket of Hoperdquo The food contained
in a single bucket will feed a Haitian family for a week
You are also requested to include a $10 cash
contribution placed in an envelope and attached to
the lid of the bucket to offset the cost of
transporting the relief buckets to Haiti The buckets
must be delivered to the state Baptist Convention
Disaster Relief Director by March 15 For complete
instructions please pick up a flier at the church or call
the church office at 439-8721 For more information
go to wwwnambnetbucketsofhope
We welcome our new members
Larry amp Melissa Maylon
amp Emily Millwood
Lisa Gentry
Lloyd Reynolds Jr
Dear Staff amp Church Family
Thank you for all your prayers calls
food love and concern during the past three months of Wadersquos illness Praise the
Lord he is improving every day Please
continue to pray that God will continue to
heal him
God bless you all
Love
Wade Teresa Zachary amp Hannah Brewer
Menrsquos Prayer Breakfast
Sunday
March 21
830 AM
COMING SOON
A Study on the Beatitudes
Summer Camp Daytona Beach FL
July 12-16 Deposit $50 Due May 2
Daytona Beach