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

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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

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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