Church Staff Rev Scott Stancil Pastor

Rev Ricky Stark Minister of Students amp Education

Rev Jim Carey Minister of Music amp Senior Adults

Carol Petty CDC Director

Encourager THE FIRST BAPTIST LYMAN

WEEK OF APRIL 27 2011

Sunday bull 945 AM Sunday School

bull 1100 AM Morning Worship

bull 530 PM Snacks amp Fellowship

bull 530 PM AWANAS

bull 600 PM Evening Worship

Wednesday bull 520 PM Fellowship Meal

bull 550 PM Covenant Groups

Childrenrsquos Choirs

bull 630 PM RArsquos amp GArsquos

bull 710 PM Adult Choir

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May Birthdays

2 Griffin Eubanks

3 Eddie Knight

3 Seth Eubanks

3 Jonathan Rogers

4 Katie Thackston

5 David Bolding

5 Jake Duncan

6 Verna Taylor

9 Tommy Simpson

12 Nicholas Thackston

13 Kevin Edwards

14 Doris Wright

14 Marty Brown

15 Melanie Springer

16 Billy Eubanks Jr

19 Vrenda Morrow

20 Tressie Shaw

20 Alyssa Filippetti

22 Penny Eubanks

22 Jodi Wright

22 Kris Atkins

23 Etherage Farr

23 Jimmy McMillan

25 Lee Freeman

30 Gabriel Gosnell

31 Paulette Bentley

Please wish these individuals a

Happy Birthday

ENCOURAGER UPDATE

From The Pastor

WEEKLY AT First

Baptist Lyman

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Homebound

Of The Week 51 - Irene Eubanks

PO Box 64

Lyman SC 29365

58 - Ruth Arledge

2 Upland Street

Lyman SC 29365

Deacon of

The Week

51 - Kelvin Mitchem

141 Brookhaven Drive

Moore SC 29369

58 - Chris Walker

421 Tyger Ridge Lane

Lyman SC 29365

Childcare

Extended Care 5111

Babies Glenda Thackston Kellie Burdette

Jewel Mullinax

Toddlers Brandy McDonald Clayton Bradley

Bobby Bentley

2-4 Yr Olds Ryan amp Vanessa Chavous

Extended Care 5811

Babies Elizabeth Petty Amanda Young

Erica Clyburn

Toddlers Charlie Clyburn Caylie Walker

Kathy Rodgers

2-4 Yr Olds Josh amp Julie Massey Griffin Eubanks

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 80 Groce Road Lyman SC 29365

Phone (8

64)439-8721 F

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Greetings

Irsquom so excited to write to you coming off of two incredible

Sundays The choir was awesome presenting The Wonder of the Cross

Thank you so much On Easter Sunday we had a very special time

answering questions from our children concerning salvation and baptism

Thanks boys and girls for the thought - provoking questions You helped

us all learn more about our Savior

Now let me tell you whatrsquos coming Wednesday night May 11 is a special

night in our church Irsquom calling all members to gather that night for

worship and instruction as we prepare for 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting

Wersquoll meet in the sanctuary at 6PM to worship and learn more about the

40 Day journey

Simply stated Irsquom asking every individual and family in our church to pray

and fast for three things

Personal and family purity and holiness

Church-wide purity and unity

Purity and clarity for the Ministerial Leadership as they discern the

next big step for First Lyman

The prayer and fasting will begin on Saturday May 14 and continue

through Wednesday evening June 22 with a church-wide gathering to

worship and testify about how God moved among His people Itrsquos going

to be an awesome journey

Please make every effort to be with us on May 11 and June 22 These two

Wednesday evenings are vitally important to the spiritual life of our

church We need everyone to seek God together

I love you all

Pastor Scott

Attendance April 17 2011

Sunday School 202

Worship 255

April 24 2011

Sunday School 211

Worship 289

MemorialS

Given In Memory Of

Alvin Freeman

Brenda Burrell

Mark amp Cindy Pike

Given In Memory Of

Melissa Millwoodrsquos Father

Judy McElrath

Given In Memory Of

Monica Linkrsquos Grandmother

Judy McElrath

Given In Memory Of

Carl amp Marie Tuck

Eleanor Tuck

YOUR HELP IS NEEDEDYOUR HELP IS NEEDEDYOUR HELP IS NEEDEDYOUR HELP IS NEEDED Our Extended Care Ministry is in great need of volunteers to stay with our babies toddlers and

young children during services We currently have several open slots so please consider being a

part of this very important ministry If you can help please

call or see Paulette Bentley ASAP

ChurChurChurChurcccchhhh NewsNewsNewsNews From the Minister OF StudentsFrom the Minister OF StudentsFrom the Minister OF StudentsFrom the Minister OF Students

amp Educationamp Educationamp Educationamp Education

Student MinistryStudent MinistryStudent MinistryStudent Ministry

Ricky

It is hard to believe but summer is just around the corner I just wanted to

remind you of a couple of trips wersquoll be taking this summer whose

deadlines for registration are quickly coming up

May 8 Deadline to sign up for Orange Beach with David Platt (June 27- July 1)

This is for students who are currently in 6th - 12

th grade Dads this is a great

Motherrsquos Day present ldquoHoney Irsquom sending the kids away for a weekrdquo

May 22 Deadline to sign up for the mission trip to New Orleans This trip is open

for anyone from birth through senior adults Wersquoll have projects lined up for all

gifts abilities and ages Plus this is a great trip for the whole family Again

dads great Motherrsquos Day present (hint hint)

I want to ask you to begin to pray for these trips Pray and ask if God is leading you to go

to New Orleans Students pray also about going to Orange Beach Pray that God will

work in our lives during these weeks Pray that God will save people as we seek Him both

in Orange Beach and in New Orleans Pray for God to prepare the hearts of the people in

New Orleans Pray also for all that God wants to do in our hearts and in our church and

community this summer Itrsquos coming up quick and itrsquos going to be great

From The Minister Of Music From The Minister Of Music From The Minister Of Music From The Minister Of Music

amp Senior Adultsamp Senior Adultsamp Senior Adultsamp Senior Adults

A Musical Notes

Rehearsal for the Senior Adult Choir will resume after our ldquoLate Spring Breakrdquo on Tuesday May 3rd at 1000 AM in the choir

room We have another road trip at the end of May and have some new music to learn In addition to learning new songs I know that many of you are missing the Tuesday morning doughnut Join us for fun and fellowship Itrsquos Godrsquos people proclaiming Godrsquos message in Godrsquos power Rehearsal for the Adult Choir picks up on Wednesday May 4th at 710 PM in the choir room Wersquore just a couple of months away from beginning work on a major Christ-mas project In the mean time we have lots of great new songs to learn and share This is a great time to join the choir Therersquos always room for you Psalm 951-2 O come let us sing for joy to the Lord Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation [2] Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms Sounds like a good plan to me By the way all choir members and AV team members God really anointed your labor and made this Easter season an extra special blessing to many both in our congregation and in our community Thank you for letting God use you in ministry and service

One Final Note

There is an old saying that is frequently tossed about in rehearsal halls and athletic facilities by coaches and directors The axiom is ldquoPractice makes perfectrdquo The implication is that if you keep doing something over and over you will eventually get better at it I beg to differ Practice does not make perfect Practice makes permanent Thatrsquos why what you practice is just as important as how hard you practice It is possible to work really hard and become very proficient at the wrong things Musicians and athletes spend more time in practice than in performance Their performances are confined by the boundaries of the clock the course or the composition Sports teams and musical groups must practice together to prepare for games or concerts In fact rehearsals are some of the sweetest times of fellowship as we grow and learn together Christianity is a teamgroup activity We are in a constant state of practice In the church we practice loving and praising God and loving and serving our brothers and sisters so when we get out into the world we can love and praise God and love and serve those who are not of our family All of this practice is to prepare us for the eternal performance for the audience of One Practice the right things and donrsquot miss practice Hebrews 1024-25 and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds [25] not forsaking our own assembling together as is the habit of some but encouraging one another and all the more as you see the day drawing near JimJimJimJim

-For current 6th-12th graders

-$100 Deposit due May 8

-$100 Balance due June 12

Please help support the

Carolina Pregnancy Center in

Spartanburg by bringing in

your coins or bills Place the

money in the bottles located

in Sunday School classrooms

Bottles are available

throughout the church

Adult 2 and 3 Ladies

Covenant group will gather

and count money on

May 4th 2011

Bring in your coins or bills

and help make a difference

SERVICE PROJECT

April 10th - May 1st

Anyone interested in going

on the Construction Mission

Trip June 6-10 please contact

Tommie Sutton at 439-6767

for more information

Family Life Center Clean-Up Day

Saturday April 30

830 - 1100 AM

Breakfast will be served at 830 with clean-up beginning

at 900 AM Please come help

the Activities Team with this clean-up of our family

activities facility If you have

any questions please see Katherine Bradley

DATES TO REMEMBERDATES TO REMEMBERDATES TO REMEMBERDATES TO REMEMBER May 10 Joy Fellowship 600 PMMay 10 Joy Fellowship 600 PMMay 10 Joy Fellowship 600 PMMay 10 Joy Fellowship 600 PM

Our guest will be Mary WardMary WardMary WardMary Ward who sings a variety of music from gospel to Patsy

Cline favorites

May 15 Menrsquos Prayer Breakfast 830 AMMay 15 Menrsquos Prayer Breakfast 830 AMMay 15 Menrsquos Prayer Breakfast 830 AMMay 15 Menrsquos Prayer Breakfast 830 AM

Vacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible School June 12 - 16

Sunday 530 - 900 PM Mon - Thurs 600 - 900 PM

40 Days of Prayer and Fasting

May 11 - 600pm

On Wednesday evening May 11 there will be a church-wide worship

service to kick off 40 days of prayer and fasting The Lord is calling His

people to 40 days of prayer and fasting beginning on May 11 During the

special time of worship on that Wednesday night Pastor Scott will equip

and prepare us for this time of consecration for ourselves our family and

our church The service will begin at 600pm Please talk it up in your

Sunday school class Letrsquos let God show off in and through His people

Graduation Recognition Service May 15 - Morning Service If you have a high school or college graduate whom you would like to honor that day please contact the church office by April 29

Baby Dedication Motherrsquos Day - May 8

If your family would like to participate in this special service please contact the church office by May 2

Our deepest sympathies are extended to those

who have lost loved ones recently

Judy Smith and Family at the passing of her aunt Judy Boiter

Betty Babb and Family at the passing of her sister Lila Belle Owensby

ChurChurChurChurcccchhhh NewsNewsNewsNews From the Minister OF StudentsFrom the Minister OF StudentsFrom the Minister OF StudentsFrom the Minister OF Students

amp Educationamp Educationamp Educationamp Education

Student MinistryStudent MinistryStudent MinistryStudent Ministry

Ricky

It is hard to believe but summer is just around the corner I just wanted to

remind you of a couple of trips wersquoll be taking this summer whose

deadlines for registration are quickly coming up

May 8 Deadline to sign up for Orange Beach with David Platt (June 27- July 1)

This is for students who are currently in 6th - 12

th grade Dads this is a great

Motherrsquos Day present ldquoHoney Irsquom sending the kids away for a weekrdquo

May 22 Deadline to sign up for the mission trip to New Orleans This trip is open

for anyone from birth through senior adults Wersquoll have projects lined up for all

gifts abilities and ages Plus this is a great trip for the whole family Again

dads great Motherrsquos Day present (hint hint)

I want to ask you to begin to pray for these trips Pray and ask if God is leading you to go

to New Orleans Students pray also about going to Orange Beach Pray that God will

work in our lives during these weeks Pray that God will save people as we seek Him both

in Orange Beach and in New Orleans Pray for God to prepare the hearts of the people in

New Orleans Pray also for all that God wants to do in our hearts and in our church and

community this summer Itrsquos coming up quick and itrsquos going to be great

From The Minister Of Music From The Minister Of Music From The Minister Of Music From The Minister Of Music

amp Senior Adultsamp Senior Adultsamp Senior Adultsamp Senior Adults

A Musical Notes

Rehearsal for the Senior Adult Choir will resume after our ldquoLate Spring Breakrdquo on Tuesday May 3rd at 1000 AM in the choir

room We have another road trip at the end of May and have some new music to learn In addition to learning new songs I know that many of you are missing the Tuesday morning doughnut Join us for fun and fellowship Itrsquos Godrsquos people proclaiming Godrsquos message in Godrsquos power Rehearsal for the Adult Choir picks up on Wednesday May 4th at 710 PM in the choir room Wersquore just a couple of months away from beginning work on a major Christ-mas project In the mean time we have lots of great new songs to learn and share This is a great time to join the choir Therersquos always room for you Psalm 951-2 O come let us sing for joy to the Lord Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation [2] Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms Sounds like a good plan to me By the way all choir members and AV team members God really anointed your labor and made this Easter season an extra special blessing to many both in our congregation and in our community Thank you for letting God use you in ministry and service

One Final Note

There is an old saying that is frequently tossed about in rehearsal halls and athletic facilities by coaches and directors The axiom is ldquoPractice makes perfectrdquo The implication is that if you keep doing something over and over you will eventually get better at it I beg to differ Practice does not make perfect Practice makes permanent Thatrsquos why what you practice is just as important as how hard you practice It is possible to work really hard and become very proficient at the wrong things Musicians and athletes spend more time in practice than in performance Their performances are confined by the boundaries of the clock the course or the composition Sports teams and musical groups must practice together to prepare for games or concerts In fact rehearsals are some of the sweetest times of fellowship as we grow and learn together Christianity is a teamgroup activity We are in a constant state of practice In the church we practice loving and praising God and loving and serving our brothers and sisters so when we get out into the world we can love and praise God and love and serve those who are not of our family All of this practice is to prepare us for the eternal performance for the audience of One Practice the right things and donrsquot miss practice Hebrews 1024-25 and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds [25] not forsaking our own assembling together as is the habit of some but encouraging one another and all the more as you see the day drawing near JimJimJimJim

-For current 6th-12th graders

-$100 Deposit due May 8

-$100 Balance due June 12

Please help support the

Carolina Pregnancy Center in

Spartanburg by bringing in

your coins or bills Place the

money in the bottles located

in Sunday School classrooms

Bottles are available

throughout the church

Adult 2 and 3 Ladies

Covenant group will gather

and count money on

May 4th 2011

Bring in your coins or bills

and help make a difference

SERVICE PROJECT

April 10th - May 1st

Anyone interested in going

on the Construction Mission

Trip June 6-10 please contact

Tommie Sutton at 439-6767

for more information

Family Life Center Clean-Up Day

Saturday April 30

830 - 1100 AM

Breakfast will be served at 830 with clean-up beginning

at 900 AM Please come help

the Activities Team with this clean-up of our family

activities facility If you have

any questions please see Katherine Bradley

DATES TO REMEMBERDATES TO REMEMBERDATES TO REMEMBERDATES TO REMEMBER May 10 Joy Fellowship 600 PMMay 10 Joy Fellowship 600 PMMay 10 Joy Fellowship 600 PMMay 10 Joy Fellowship 600 PM

Our guest will be Mary WardMary WardMary WardMary Ward who sings a variety of music from gospel to Patsy

Cline favorites

May 15 Menrsquos Prayer Breakfast 830 AMMay 15 Menrsquos Prayer Breakfast 830 AMMay 15 Menrsquos Prayer Breakfast 830 AMMay 15 Menrsquos Prayer Breakfast 830 AM

Vacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible School June 12 - 16

Sunday 530 - 900 PM Mon - Thurs 600 - 900 PM

40 Days of Prayer and Fasting

May 11 - 600pm

On Wednesday evening May 11 there will be a church-wide worship

service to kick off 40 days of prayer and fasting The Lord is calling His

people to 40 days of prayer and fasting beginning on May 11 During the

special time of worship on that Wednesday night Pastor Scott will equip

and prepare us for this time of consecration for ourselves our family and

our church The service will begin at 600pm Please talk it up in your

Sunday school class Letrsquos let God show off in and through His people

Graduation Recognition Service May 15 - Morning Service If you have a high school or college graduate whom you would like to honor that day please contact the church office by April 29

Baby Dedication Motherrsquos Day - May 8

If your family would like to participate in this special service please contact the church office by May 2

Our deepest sympathies are extended to those

who have lost loved ones recently

Judy Smith and Family at the passing of her aunt Judy Boiter

Betty Babb and Family at the passing of her sister Lila Belle Owensby