Church Staff Rev. Scott Stancil Pastor

Ricky Stark Minister of Students & Education

Wade Rodgers, Interim Minister of Music

Carol Petty CDC Director

Encourager THE LYMAN FIRST

WEEK OF MAY 6, 2009

Dear Church Family,

There is so much happening at First Lyman. Wow, what a time in the

life of our church. Have you seen the new website, firstlyman.org?

This week we said goodbye to a wonderful lady, Linda Douglas. Linda was a faithful

part of our church family and staff for many years. She will certainly be missed.

Mark your calendar for May 17. This will be a great day in our church. On that

special Sunday morning we will have two very important guests in our morning

service. First, Larry Cox and his wife, Kathy, will be joining us so that we can

recognize him for ten faithful years of service as our church custodian, or “minister

of upkeep.” Also that morning, we will introduce to the congregation our summer

intern who will be primarily responsible for the preschool and children’s ministries.

Later that evening, I encourage everyone to be a part of First Joy. This will be a

special service in the sanctuary beginning at 6PM. There will be no other children

or student activities during this time. We will fellowship, sing, look to the Word of

God together, and affirm the leadership of God in several important opportunities

that are before our church. It’s going to be a wonderful worship experience.

Following the service we will meet together in the fellowship hall to celebrate and

snack - so bring your favorites munchies!

Continue to pray for the Minister of Music Search Team and the Personnel Team.

They continue to prayerfully seek the Lord and His will for our church. We hope to

have exciting news for you very soon.

It is a joy to be your pastor and co-laborer!

God Bless-

Pastor Scott

Sunday • 9:45 am Sunday School

• 11:00 am Morning Worship

• 5:30 pm Preschool & Children’s

Activities

• 5:30 pm Evening Fellowship

• 6:00 pm Evening Worship

• 6:00 pm Adults & Youth

Wednesday • 5:15 pm Wednesday Night Supper

• 5:30 pm Financial Peace seminar

• 6:00 pm Children’s Choir

• 6:00 pm Adult & Youth Bible Study

• 6:45 pm RA’s, GA’s, Mission Friends

• 7:10 pm Choir Practice

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MAY BIRTHDAYS

2 - Griffin Eubanks 3 - Eddie Knight 3 - Kacie King 3 - Seth Eubanks 4 - Katie Thackston 5 - David Bolding 5 - Jake Duncan 6 - Verna Taylor 9 - Tommy Simpson 10 - Loran Westbrook 12 - Cora Brady 12 - Nicholas Thackston 14 - Doris Wright 14 - Marty Brown 15 - Melanie Springer 16 - Billy Eubanks 19 - Ronald Greene 19 - Vrenda Morrow 20 - Tressie Shaw 20 - Alyssa Filippetti 22 - Penny Eubanks 22 - Jodi Wright 23 - Grange Wright 23 - Etherage Farr 23 - Jimmy McMillan 25 - Lee Freeman 29 - Mary Anna King 31 - Paulette Bentley

Please wish these individuals a Happy Birthday!

ENCOURAGER UPDATE

From The Pastor

5/10 - Jerry Dowis

8 Lawrence Street

Lyman, SC 29365

5/17 - Bruce Petty

106 Earl Drive

Lyman, SC 29365

Deacon of

The Week

5/10 - Nora Peace

Camp Care, Room A7-1

59 Blackstock Road

Inman, SC 29349

5/17 - Mary Sue Walker

10 Crescent Street

Lyman, SC 29365

Homebound

of the Week

WEEKLY AT

Lyman First

April 26, 2009 Sunday School: 165

Worship: 191

May 3, 2009 Sunday School: 150

Worship: 176

attendance

Budget Needs To Date: $168,016.27 Budget Receipts To Date: $159,182.11 Budget Receipts April 26: $8,485.40

Total Receipts April 26: $9,311.90

Budget Needs To Date: $177,899.58 Budget Receipts To Date: $170,7776.50

Budget Receipts May 3: $11,594.39 Total Recipts May 3: $13,072.39

Offering

Extended Care 5/10/09

Babies: Kathy Rodgers/Phyllis Bullard

Toddlers: ClaytonBradley/Risa lewis

2-4 Yr. Olds: Tommy Eubanks/Joanne Eubanks

Extended Care 5/17/09

Babies: Katherine Bradley/Vicki Hadden

Toddlers: Vrenda Morrow.Jonathan Mason

2-4 Yr. Olds: Sandra Simpson/.Bobby Simpson

Childcare

MEMORIALS Given in Memory of Frances Howard:

Penny Eubanks

Irene Eubanks

Given in Memory of Linda Douglas:

Lee Kimmons

Larry & Claudette Owens

Given in Memory of Sarah Kimmons:

Preschool & Children’s Sunday School Classes

Given in Memory of Sarah Morgan:

Penny Eubanks

Etherage & Alice Farr

Wynell Greer

Tommy & Tammy Simpson

The Grace Bible Class

Lynn & Brenda Story

Helen Fowler

Vivian & James West

Lawrence & Jean Fowler

Michael & Kathy Bulman

Frank & Betty Vowell

David & Linda Gowan

Mr. & Mrs. Bynum E. Murray

Joey & Lynn Hornick

Given in Memory of Travis “Trig” Taylor: Johnny & Doris Wade & Family

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As you know, the Student Ministry went on a mission trip to Charleston

over spring break. We saw the Lord do amazing things in our lives and in

the lives of the children there. But sometimes you wonder if the work

continues. Well, guys, if like me you’ve been wondering if any of it made

a difference, just keep reading. I recently received a letter from Allen Owen, the pastor of Pittman Street Baptist Church. Here are his words:

Dear Ricky, Adult Leaders, and Youth,

Pittman Street Baptist Church sincerely thanks all of you for coming to our church and

allowing God to use you to be a blessing to us. You did a terrific job. You have a great

group of young people. My prayer is that they will continue to live for Jesus and follow His

will.

The couple that arrived at VBS about noon on Saturday have continued to come to church.

Please pray for them.

We eagerly look forward to having your group come to Pittman Street again. You are

welcome!

May God continue to bless and use you in His kingdom work.

Sincerely in His Love,

Pastor Owen

If nothing else happened that week, a family who desperately needed Jesus is now seeing

him at work in their lives. Isn’t it good to know God is always at work? Let’s continue to

thank Him for all He did that week in Charleston, and let’s look forward to what He’s going

to do in and through us this summer!

Ricky

From the Student Minister

The next Encourager

will be mailed on

Wednesday, May 20, 2009.

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Wednesday night supper

is served at 5:15 pm.

CDC Graduation CDC Graduation CDC Graduation CDC Graduation May 28May 28May 28May 28 7:00 pm7:00 pm7:00 pm7:00 pm Reception following the ceremonyReception following the ceremonyReception following the ceremonyReception following the ceremony

We have a few spaces available for our fall 2009 CDC classes (K2 We have a few spaces available for our fall 2009 CDC classes (K2 We have a few spaces available for our fall 2009 CDC classes (K2 We have a few spaces available for our fall 2009 CDC classes (K2 ---- K4)K4)K4)K4)

Please call Carol Petty at 439Please call Carol Petty at 439Please call Carol Petty at 439Please call Carol Petty at 439----0139 if you have any questions.0139 if you have any questions.0139 if you have any questions.0139 if you have any questions.

Mother’s Day Out Summer Program for PreschoolersMother’s Day Out Summer Program for PreschoolersMother’s Day Out Summer Program for PreschoolersMother’s Day Out Summer Program for Preschoolers Monday and TuesdayMonday and TuesdayMonday and TuesdayMonday and Tuesday 2222–––– and 3and 3and 3and 3----yearyearyearyear----oldsoldsoldsolds Wednesday and ThursdayWednesday and ThursdayWednesday and ThursdayWednesday and Thursday 4444–––– and 5and 5and 5and 5----yearyearyearyear----oldsoldsoldsolds

9:00 am to 2:00 pm9:00 am to 2:00 pm9:00 am to 2:00 pm9:00 am to 2:00 pm $20.00/day $20.00/day $20.00/day $20.00/day

Child Development Center NEWSChild Development Center NEWSChild Development Center NEWSChild Development Center NEWS

Pastor & Members of First Baptist Lyman: Thank you so much for all the prayers and for the gracious meal you fixed for Aunt Sarah’s family. She loved her church, and even when it got to where she couldn’t attend, she still would talk about “When I get back to church.” Thank you to all her Sunday School Class ladies. She loved each one of you. Please remember Charles and the rest of her family in your prayers. God bless each of you- Lynn Sellars (Niece)

I’ve Got A Question…..I’ve Got A Question…..I’ve Got A Question…..I’ve Got A Question….. Your questions, your Bible study Each week we will be tackling a new question that you

have raised - Wednesday nights 6:00 PM

Don’t forget to pray for our adopted missionary Alissa Stewart, who is serving in Uganda!

Student MinistryStudent MinistryStudent MinistryStudent Ministry

June 29June 29June 29June 29----July 3July 3July 3July 3

Balance: $100

By May 24

Our new website is now up and running! We

invite everyone to go to firstlyman.org firstlyman.org firstlyman.org firstlyman.org and see all the information at your fingertips.

It’s also a great tool for introducing others

to our church fellowship. Check it out and

tell all your friends about it!

25 Openings—Easley Area Machine Operators/Assemblers Start 5/4/09 Project—at least through June, maybe longer Auto parts mfg. & assembly Pay = $10.71/hr. Overtime may be required, including Saturdays For more information, call the church office between the hours of 12 Noon—4 PM

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LYMANFEST 2009LYMANFEST 2009LYMANFEST 2009LYMANFEST 2009 What am I signing up for? What am I signing up for? What am I signing up for? What am I signing up for?

To serve the LordTo serve the LordTo serve the LordTo serve the Lord

To serve othersTo serve othersTo serve othersTo serve others

To watch God show offTo watch God show offTo watch God show offTo watch God show off

Our vision for LymanFest 2009 is to show our community how First Lyman can minister to families. We need people to represent each of our ministries in a booth: Children’s Student Women Men Seniors Music Sunday School Please sign up for a time slot to help us pass out informa-tion to our community. We also need people to serve hotdogs and staff a Dunking Booth and 3-Point Basketball Challenge.

(If we “encourage” Pastor Scott & Ricky, maybe they will volunteer to be IN the Dunking Booth!!)

The time slots are not for a whole day, so please sign up for one and help us show our community that we care!

MTCC Graduation ReceptionMTCC Graduation ReceptionMTCC Graduation ReceptionMTCC Graduation Reception May 19 3:oopm May 19 3:oopm May 19 3:oopm May 19 3:oopm ---- 8:00 pm8:00 pm8:00 pm8:00 pm First Lyman will be hosting this reception for graduates of the Middle Tyger Community Center Family Literacy Program. Family Literacy Program. Family Literacy Program. Family Literacy Program. A team is busy planning the reception, but we will need YOUR help to make this reception successful. Please consider lending a hand on the afternoon of May 19. For more information, please contact Katie Johnson or call the church office.

Baby DedicationBaby DedicationBaby DedicationBaby Dedication Mother’s DayMother’s DayMother’s DayMother’s Day

May 10May 10May 10May 10 Morning Worship

Please call the church office to add your child’s name to the list and

receive more information.

JOY FELLOWSHIP

May 12 6:00PM

Covered Dish Supper

Entertainment by

Tru Tone Next Generation

MISSING! MISSING! MISSING! MISSING! A globe of the world isA globe of the world isA globe of the world isA globe of the world is missing from the missing from the missing from the missing from the 4444----year old classroom in year old classroom in year old classroom in year old classroom in the CDC. It has the the CDC. It has the the CDC. It has the the CDC. It has the

teacher’s name on it. If you see this teacher’s name on it. If you see this teacher’s name on it. If you see this teacher’s name on it. If you see this globe, or know where it is, please globe, or know where it is, please globe, or know where it is, please globe, or know where it is, please return it to the CDC. Thank you for return it to the CDC. Thank you for return it to the CDC. Thank you for return it to the CDC. Thank you for your help.your help.your help.your help.

Our deepest sympathy is

extended to the families of

Sara Morgan and

Linda Douglas.

The CDCThe CDCThe CDCThe CDC Scholarship FundScholarship FundScholarship FundScholarship Fund needs $80 toneeds $80 toneeds $80 toneeds $80 to

cover May’s tuition. Please pray about how cover May’s tuition. Please pray about how cover May’s tuition. Please pray about how cover May’s tuition. Please pray about how you can help with this financial need.you can help with this financial need.you can help with this financial need.you can help with this financial need.

MEN’S PRAYER

BREAKFAST

May 17 8:30 AM

All men and boys, all ages, are

invited to come and enjoy the food

and fellowship at our monthly

Prayer breakfast. We will have a

speaker. For more information

call Jim McMillan at 439-4408.

HONORARIUM Given in Honor of Ken & Nancy Eubanks:

Lawrence & JoAnn Eubanks

Sunday School Leader Appreciation Dinner

May 17 after Morning Worship For all Sunday School teachers/leaders Please RSVP by May 13 to Ricky Stark

439-8721 ricky@firstlyman.org

Summer Mission Trip Packets

Available online at firstlyman.org

On the Student Ministry Page

Due June 14

Graduate Recognition Service

May 24 During Morning Worship

Please call church office if your

graduate wants to participate.