8:30 AM Service in the Sanctuary

11:00 AM Service in the COAC

Rev. Mike Stafford preaching

6:30 – 7:30 PM Wednesday Nights:

Rev. Jack Blankenship: Jan. 21st & 28th

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Weekly Activities

Thursday, January 15, 2015 6:00 Louis Crawford’s SS Class –

Knox Bldg.

7:00 Valentine Banquet Rehearsal

Saturday, January 17, 2015 9:00 Upward Sports Games

Sunday, January 18, 2015

Sanctity of Human Life Sunday

8:30 Worship Service

9:45 Sunday School

11:00 Worship Service in the

COAC

3:00 Youth to Winter Jam

7:00 Children’s Committee Mtg.

Monday, January 19, 2015 6:00 Upward Sports

6:30 Worship Committee Meeting

Tuesday, January 20, 2015 6:00 Upward Sports

Wednesday, January 14, 2015 5:15 Fellowship Meal

6:00 8:30 Worship Rehearsal

6:15-7:45 AWANA

6:30 – 7:30 January Bible Study

7:30 Stewardship

7:35 Sanctuary Choir

Thursday, January 22, 2015 7:00 Valentine Banquet Rehearsal

Friday, January 23-25, 2015 Mission Student Conference

Pigeon Forge, TN

Saturday, January 24, 2015 9:00 Upward Sports Games

Sunday, January 25, 2015

8:30 Worship Service

THE VISITOR

Phone 803-222-3216 Web site: www.fbcclover.com

First Baptist Church 117 South Main Street

Clover, SC 29710

Return Service Requested

Non-Profit Organization

U.S. Postage Paid

Clover, SC 29710 Permit #12

STAFF

Rev. Mike Stafford Minister of Outreach &

Evangelism

Rex Simon Interim Worship & Music

Director

Rev. Kevin Dix Youth Director

Karen Barr Children’s Director

BUILDING FUND REPORT

Receipts to Date $1,451,863.83 Paid to Principal 999,480.25 Paid to Interest $428,037.77 Building Fund on Hand 24,345.81 Cost of Bldg. Renovation $1,629,100.80 Paid to Principal 999,480.25 Loan Balance Owed $629,620.55

Sanctuary Renovation Fund Balance: $22,140.00

Amount needed for pews and carpet: $24,000.00

STEWARDSHIP STATEMENT 1/11/2015

ATTENDANCE

Sunday School Attendance .................................. 266

8:30 AM Worship Service ................................... 133

11:00 AM Worship Service ................................. 202

Designated Offerings: Building Fund ......................................... 1,442.00

Designated Offerings .............................. 1,335.00

Expense Reimbursements ................................. 64.69

Wednesday Dinner .......................................... 298.00

................................................................................. Tithes for the Week ................................... 22,621.48

Weekly Budget .......................................... 17,175.00

Year to Date Tithes Received ..................... 33,888.48

Year to Date Expenses Paid ....................... 17,970.59

Year to Date Budget .................................. 34,350.00

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Our loving Christian sympathy is extended to the family of

Harry Barr upon the recent death of his father.

But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap

sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap

bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a

cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 (NKJV)

Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and

feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in

January Mission Project:

Palmetto Pregnancy Center Did you know that the Palmetto Pregnancy Center actually helps those who have had an abortion? They understand from research and experience that time does not always heal this wound, and so they are there to help these women get through this painful experience. The following are items needed to help those who keep their babies: Diaper cream, baby wash, baby lotion, new or used clothes up to size 2T, maternity clothes, gas cards, prenatal vitamins, paper towels, light bulbs, Lysol wipes, kitchen garbage bags, red 16 oz. solo cups, soap refill and stamps.

"Your eyes saw me when I was inside the womb." Psalm 139:16 (NKJV)

Serving this week… In The Pond... A Time of Fellowship...

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL

January 21, 2015

Hamburger Steak; Rice; Green

Beans; Drink & Dessert Please call to make reservations or

cancel by noon on Tuesday.

VAN DRIVER 1/18/15

Brett Lark

DEACON VISITORS 1/18/15

Billy Turner Brian Simmons

Bill Carroll Carl Sutton

TELLERS – 1/20/15 (Tuesday)

Jo Ann Clary Beth Jones

DISCIPLES OF THE WEEK 1/18/15

Kevin Stewart Ron Barker

VOLUNTEERS 1/18/15 8:30 Service: Cain Family

11:00 Service: Tadpoles: Darleen & Jimmy Sutton

Frogs: Allison & Jude Currence

Fish: Mark & Chris Bechtel

Turtles: Karen Goodwin &

Marilyn Stuckey

Thoughts from our other staff...

It is funny how you will hear something in a Sunday morning service and then immediately be bombarded with that same message throughout the week in

different ways. In keeping with the encouraging words from Mike Stafford this past Sunday about family ministry, I would like to share this article that was sent to me from Verge Networks. Smile - Rev Kev

TWO LIES THAT KEEP FAMILIES FROM BEING MISSIONAL (from vergenetwork.org) John Murchison When talking with parents of young children about the idea of being in a

Missional Community, of joining a small group of believers who work together to declare and demonstrate the gospel, I usually get one of two responses. Parents either say, “Sounds great! Where should I drop my kids off? Or will you send a babysitter to my house?” Or they say, “That sounds great for other people, but right now I have children, and my primary calling is to disciple them. Maybe once they’re grown up, then I can join a Missional Community.” For some reason, many parents have an underlying assumption that they can’t do both of these things at the same time. They feel they must choose

between being in a Missional Community or spending time with their children. I don’t think parents who say these things are bad people. Quite the opposite, in fact. I think they are trying to be faithful to what God is calling them to both as parents and as Christians on mission. And they’re frustrated by the fact that they don’t think they can do both well.

The Lie of Christian Age Segregation In the American church today, it’s far more common for families to learn

about God separately than to attend church events together. Unless it’s a purely social event, like a potluck or a picnic, church members expect there to be some place to put their children, and we have by and large accommodated them. As a result, most activities or events of a church involving worship, Bible study, prayer, and the like are completely segregated by age. Children over here, youth over there, and parents in the other building. We’ve lied to parents, telling them that the most vital parts of church life must be separated by age. Before you start thinking I only support a family-integrated church, let me

be clear: I’m a big fan of age-specific teaching on Sundays. I believe that Sundays are best utilized for parents to connect with and worship God, getting “filled up” for another week of teaching, leading, and discipling their kids throughout the week. I also think that children need to be taught the Word of God in a way that speaks directly to them. I like Sunday children’s ministries. That said, I think that if every spiritual church event is segregated by age, then we are missing out on all that the family of God is meant to be. It is good

for children to hear adults discuss the Scriptures, pray, and sing. It’s good for adults to invest in the lives of children other than their own. It’s good to worship God together, from infants to adults. Are there times in a Missional Community where children should not be included, due to the nature of the discussion or event? Of course. But I believe that those times are few and far between. For most of the gatherings of your Missional Community, having children involved is perfectly acceptable, if not beneficial. We’ve got to get rid of the lie that children should be neither seen nor

heard at church, and especially in our Missional Communities.

Looking Ahead...

June 15 - 19

9:00am-12:15pm

Lifeway CentriKid Camp - Completed 3rd - 5th grade, July 6 - 10th @ Gardner-Webb University

$50 deposit due by February 15, 2015.

GA/Camp Lavida - Completed 3-5th grade Deposit due by March 1st

RA/Camp McCall - Completed 3-5th grade Deposit due by March 1st

Contact Elizabeth Boyd or Karen Barr if you are interested in being a part of the VBS planning committee and volunteering during the week of VBS.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO... FEATURED HOMEBOUND:

from

PA ris

Saturday, February 14th at 6:00 p.m.

Do you have your passport (ticket) for the trip “From Paris with Love”? They are on sale upstairs in the adult hallway between services. Cost per ticket is only $10 and childcare

will be provided for $2 per child. For more information, contact Jo Ann Clary at 222-7517.

Jan. 18 Greg Adams

Savannah Johnson

Paula Lucas Bill Turner

19 Elizabeth Boyd

20 Cameron Moser

Gary Ventola

21 Charles Davis

22 Robert Jones

23 Kathy Baldwin

Eric Behrends

Matthew VanDyke

24 Marsha Estridge

25 Katie Woodham

Charles Pendleton

26 Harry Jones

27 Darrell Falls

Elaine Gentry

Anna Gayle Huffstetler

Todd Lotz

Payton Lee Smith

28 Hunter Austin Morrow

29 Jerzee Bochinski Adam Hoffman

Chelsea Rackley

Debra Wood

30 Lewis Hicks

Amanda Wood

Cullen Clatterbuck

31 Hannah Hurst

Elizabeth Taylor

Ray Walker White Oak Manor

111 S. Congress St., Room 304

York, SC 29745

Gladys McCarter

Belvedere Commons of Seneca

515 Benton Street Apt. 115

Seneca, SC 29672

864-882-4571

Adora Howe

Autumn Care of Saluda

501 Esseola Drive

Saluda, NC 28773

Jeanette Bryant

2825 Bryant Circle

Clover, SC 29710

684-6111

Jack Funderburk

1631 Lawrence Rd. Clover, SC 29710

222-4793

From the Sunday School Office:

Answers Bible Curriculum: Jesus

Teaches (Matthew 5:17-30, 43-48; James

2:8-11)

Bible Studies for Life: Ready when

Injustice Prevails... What examples of

injustice cause your blood to boil?

(Exodus 23:1-3, 6-9)

Explore the Bible: Protect Human Life...

Since God values every life He creates, we

are to value and protect human life.

(Genesis 9:1-7; Psalm 8:4-8; Proverbs

24:10-12; Philippians 2:12-16a)

You are invited to a Drop-In Baby Shower

for Baby Girl McCartney Leary Sunday, Jan. 25th

between 2:00 and 4:00 PM in the Knox Building.

For more info, please call Cindy Grice,

(704)913-3295

Honorarium/Memorials:

Contributions to the Building Fund have been

received in honor of the following:

Ben Bramblett; Alice Davis; Linda Dunlap

A contribution to the Sanctuary Renovation Fund

has been received in honor of the following:

Louis & Grace Crawford

Contributions to Hospice have been received in

memory of the following:

Jeanette Bryant

With

Mark your calendar...

January 25, 2015

Quarterly

Conference 5:00 PM

Your attendance is very

important.