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 OCTOBER 27 2010

Greetings

I trust you are well As I write to you this morning the rain is

falling down What a blessing I must admit however it is

making me very sleepy

Our students have just returned from their fall retreat We had one of our

largest groups participate and the testimonies Irsquom hearing from the students

and adults are awesome God is so faithful Let me express to Ricky Stark

my deepest love and appreciation for his amazing leadership with our

students and educational ministries He pours his life into our students and

we are so blessed to have him

This past Sunday we received deacon nominations Our Deacon Qualifying

Team tells me we had forty men nominated Each of these men will be

receiving an invitation to attend the Deacon Ministry Workshop to learn

more about the qualifications and responsibilities of serving in our church

Pray for these men as they consider the Lordrsquos will in this matter Pray also

for the Deacon Qualifying Team as they lead in this process

This Sunday morning we continue our MYTHBUSTERS series This week wersquoll

be discussing myths about the church and her purpose On Sunday evenings

wersquore studying 1 Timothy I hope yoursquoll join us

Lastly let me invite you to join us in sanctuary at 930AM each Sunday

morning to pray over our service Itrsquos a brief time but very important Hope

to see you soon

I love you

Pastor Scott

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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November Birthdays

2 Erica Clyburn

4 Bonnie Clayton

5 Lindsey McMakin

7 Larry Millwood

8 Mary Jo Sutton

10 Kara Gillespie

11 Marie Rogers

11 Margie Walker

11 Isolda Ng

12 Sophie Harris

13 Drew Ryals

17 Nell Britt

17 Alvin Freeman

18 Will Freeman

21 Melissa Millwood

21 John Eubanks

22 Josie Eubanks

22 Glenda Farmer

22 Brian McMakin

23 Steve Mabrey

23 Jake Bentley

26 Kevin Crowe

28 Mary Owens

30 Avonda Mitchem

30 Curt Hadden

Please wish these individuals a

Happy Birthday

ENCOURAGER UPDATE

From The Pastor

WEEKLY AT First

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Homebound

Of The Week

1031 - Marie Rogers

102 Dorset Way

Lyman SC 29365

117 - Virginia Huskey

Health Care Room 10

1705 Skylyn Drive

Spartanburg SC 29307

Attendance October 31 2010

Sunday School 199

Worship 210

November 7 2010

Sunday School 200

Worship 248

Deacon of

The Week

1031 - Tommy Eubanks

206 Edgewood Street

Lyman SC 29365

117 - Charlie Clyburn

303 Spartanburg Road

Lyman SC 29365

Childcare

Extended Care 103110

Babies Glenda Thackston Kellie Burdette

Jewel Mullinax

Toddlers Brandy McDonald Clayton Bradley

Bobby Bentley

2-4 Yr Olds Ryan amp Vanessa Chavous

Diana Wofford

Extended Care 11710

Babies Vrenda Morrow Beth Arms

Allison Walker

Toddlers Thomas McDonald Nancy Bolding

Seth Eubanks

2-4 Yr Olds Andy amp Ginger Ryals Diana Wofford

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 80 Groce Road Lyman SC 29365

Phone (8

64)439-8721 F

ax (864) 439-87

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MemorialS Given In Memory Of

James Solesbee

Dr amp Mrs David Vickery

Given In Memory Of Mary Lynch

Ryan amp Sherry Effler

Mary Gregory

The Grace Bible Class

Heaven Bound Class

Lance amp Evelyn Womack

Donald amp Kay Huff

Given In Honor Of His Mother Mary Jane Lynch

Tommy amp Frances Lynch

Given In Memory Of Doris Rodgers

Ryan amp Sherry Effler

Donrsquot forget to turn

your clocks back

Saturday night Nov 6

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

amp Educationamp Educationamp Educationamp Education

Donrsquot forget to pray for our adopted missionary Alissa Stewart who is serving in Uganda

Student MinistryStudent MinistryStudent MinistryStudent Ministry

Ricky

Thank you so much for all of your prayers for last weekend God did some

amazing things in our lives this past weekend on the Fall Retreat Our

worship leader Brantley did an incredible job leading us and our speaker

David took us deep in Godrsquos Word We also had some incredible adult

leaders including Tollie Ryan Amanda Allison Tina Melanie and Davidmdashand they did

an awesome job leading our small groups and helping us set up tear down and keep

things moving You guys rock and Irsquom honored to get to serve with you We did some

pretty incredible adventure mountain climbing (AKA hiking) to an awesome waterfall

(check out Facebook for pictures) and we ziplined across a lakemdashand we played the

most epic game of late-night capture the flag with glowsticks We had a blast But

most importantly we worshiped the one true God and we heard from Himmdashand now

we want to live for Him

Hey students do you remember what God said to you this past weekend What

needed to change in your life Howrsquos that been going for you Are you sticking to your

game plan or have you already begun to compromise Now that yoursquore down in the

valley donrsquot forget to apply to your life the things God showed you on the

mountaintop Letrsquos live for Him Remember Therersquos a way that leads to death and a

way that leads to life Which one will you choose Love you guysmdashletrsquos live for Jesus

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

We need basketball coaches

No coaches NO TEAMS Coed Ages 5-7 and 8-9

BoysGirls Ages 10-12 13-15 16-18 If you are interested in coaching a team this year

please contact Kelvin Mitchem at 590-0467

Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes Its time to start stuffing your shoeboxes again These shoebox gifts are such a blessing to both the giver and receiver so we plan to have a special time of blessing for them On collection day Sunday November 21st we will ask you to bring your filled shoeboxes to the front of the

church to have a time of prayer over them Oh what a joy it is to see what God can do in the lives of these children through a simple gift For your convenience plastic shoeboxes will be available in each adult Sunday School class starting this Sunday Please bring a $1 donation for each box you take to help cover the cost of these boxes The plastic boxes are as much a gift to the children as the items inside because it gives them a place to keep their treasures safe and dry

Home Repairs Work Day

Nov 20 will be a work day for minor repairs for church members A Project Work Request is in the vestibule for anyone needing

home repairs Please complete the form and turn it in to the office

no later than Nov 14

If there are questions please call Tommie Sutton

Also we will need volunteers to help complete the projects If you would like to help please sign up on the Work Day Volunteer sign-up sheet in the vestibule

We will be providing Thanksgiving dinner for 20 local families this year and we need your help The deadline to bring in food will be Nov 14 We will deliver meals on Nov 15 If you your Sunday School class or your covenant group is interested in sponsoring a family andor helping to deliver the food please contact Tommie Sutton or call the church office We need the following items for the Thanksgiving donation boxes 5 lb Bag of Corn Meal Stove Top Stuffing Mix Large Can Corn 5 lb Bag of Self-Rising Flour Large Can English Peas Cooking Oil 5 lb Bag of Sugar Large Can Green Beans Ketchup Instant Mashed Potatoes Large Mayonnaise Crisco Family Size Mac lsquoN Cheese Box of Saltine Crackers Jelly Large Can Chef Boyardee Cake Mix amp Frosting Coffee Cranberry Sauce Box of Cereal Rice Peanut Butter Pack of Cookies Tea Chicken Broth Aluminum Foil Toilet Tissue Paper Towels Dish Detergent Hand Soap Ham or Turkey

Dear Church Family-

Thank you very much for your thoughts and prayers for us and

our Mother during her illness and death You are a special congregation

Sincerely

The Tommy Lynch Family

Dear Friends

We send our love and gratitude to all who prayed visited or sent cards during Herbrsquos time of surgery and recovery He has done

unusually well and we are very thankful

Sincerely

Jane and Herb Garrett

Joy FellowshipJoy FellowshipJoy FellowshipJoy Fellowship Tuesday Nov 9Tuesday Nov 9Tuesday Nov 9Tuesday Nov 9 600 PM 600 PM 600 PM 600 PM

Fellowship HallFellowship HallFellowship HallFellowship Hall

Menrsquos Prayer Breakfast

Sunday Nov 21

830 AM

Fellowship Hall

A Musical Note

So these three music ministers are walking down the street and the first one says ldquoIt sure is windyrdquo The second one replies ldquoNo itrsquos Thursdayrdquo To which the third

responds ldquoMe too Letrsquos get something to drinkrdquo I know Itrsquos an old joke It does however point out the importance of hearing The Bible teaches ldquoFaith comes by hearinghelliprdquo Those of us on the platform and in the pews owe a debt of gratitude to the folks in the AV booth who help us to hear Godrsquos Word each week Make a point of thanking them for their faithfulness and for a job well done

We have had great attendance at Senior Adult Choir rehearsal as we prepare for the coming Christmas season There is still room for you Come and join us as we lift our voices in praise to our Lord every Tuesday at 1000 AM in the choir room You will be glad you came

Due to a scheduling conflict the date for the choir trip to Bethel Colony has been changed to December 19th More information about this ministry event will be coming in the days ahead Pray for us as we prepare our Christmas music There is still time to join the choir Rehearsal is Wednesday at 710 PM in the choir room Senior Adults

We have a trip to the Biltmore estate planned for Monday November 29th This is during the first week of their Christmas decorations and ldquoCandlelight Tourrdquo The final sign up day for the trip is Sunday October 31st This is going to be a great day of fun and fellowship The cost for the trip is $7500 per person which includes admission and transportation (meals are not included)

JimJimJimJim

Youth Bible Study

Sunday 600 pm

In the new youth room

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

amp Educationamp Educationamp Educationamp Education

Donrsquot forget to pray for our adopted missionary Alissa Stewart who is serving in Uganda

Student MinistryStudent MinistryStudent MinistryStudent Ministry

Ricky

Thank you so much for all of your prayers for last weekend God did some

amazing things in our lives this past weekend on the Fall Retreat Our

worship leader Brantley did an incredible job leading us and our speaker

David took us deep in Godrsquos Word We also had some incredible adult

leaders including Tollie Ryan Amanda Allison Tina Melanie and Davidmdashand they did

an awesome job leading our small groups and helping us set up tear down and keep

things moving You guys rock and Irsquom honored to get to serve with you We did some

pretty incredible adventure mountain climbing (AKA hiking) to an awesome waterfall

(check out Facebook for pictures) and we ziplined across a lakemdashand we played the

most epic game of late-night capture the flag with glowsticks We had a blast But

most importantly we worshiped the one true God and we heard from Himmdashand now

we want to live for Him

Hey students do you remember what God said to you this past weekend What

needed to change in your life Howrsquos that been going for you Are you sticking to your

game plan or have you already begun to compromise Now that yoursquore down in the

valley donrsquot forget to apply to your life the things God showed you on the

mountaintop Letrsquos live for Him Remember Therersquos a way that leads to death and a

way that leads to life Which one will you choose Love you guysmdashletrsquos live for Jesus

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

We need basketball coaches

No coaches NO TEAMS Coed Ages 5-7 and 8-9

BoysGirls Ages 10-12 13-15 16-18 If you are interested in coaching a team this year

please contact Kelvin Mitchem at 590-0467

Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes Its time to start stuffing your shoeboxes again These shoebox gifts are such a blessing to both the giver and receiver so we plan to have a special time of blessing for them On collection day Sunday November 21st we will ask you to bring your filled shoeboxes to the front of the

church to have a time of prayer over them Oh what a joy it is to see what God can do in the lives of these children through a simple gift For your convenience plastic shoeboxes will be available in each adult Sunday School class starting this Sunday Please bring a $1 donation for each box you take to help cover the cost of these boxes The plastic boxes are as much a gift to the children as the items inside because it gives them a place to keep their treasures safe and dry

Home Repairs Work Day

Nov 20 will be a work day for minor repairs for church members A Project Work Request is in the vestibule for anyone needing

home repairs Please complete the form and turn it in to the office

no later than Nov 14

If there are questions please call Tommie Sutton

Also we will need volunteers to help complete the projects If you would like to help please sign up on the Work Day Volunteer sign-up sheet in the vestibule

We will be providing Thanksgiving dinner for 20 local families this year and we need your help The deadline to bring in food will be Nov 14 We will deliver meals on Nov 15 If you your Sunday School class or your covenant group is interested in sponsoring a family andor helping to deliver the food please contact Tommie Sutton or call the church office We need the following items for the Thanksgiving donation boxes 5 lb Bag of Corn Meal Stove Top Stuffing Mix Large Can Corn 5 lb Bag of Self-Rising Flour Large Can English Peas Cooking Oil 5 lb Bag of Sugar Large Can Green Beans Ketchup Instant Mashed Potatoes Large Mayonnaise Crisco Family Size Mac lsquoN Cheese Box of Saltine Crackers Jelly Large Can Chef Boyardee Cake Mix amp Frosting Coffee Cranberry Sauce Box of Cereal Rice Peanut Butter Pack of Cookies Tea Chicken Broth Aluminum Foil Toilet Tissue Paper Towels Dish Detergent Hand Soap Ham or Turkey

Dear Church Family-

Thank you very much for your thoughts and prayers for us and

our Mother during her illness and death You are a special congregation

Sincerely

The Tommy Lynch Family

Dear Friends

We send our love and gratitude to all who prayed visited or sent cards during Herbrsquos time of surgery and recovery He has done

unusually well and we are very thankful

Sincerely

Jane and Herb Garrett

Joy FellowshipJoy FellowshipJoy FellowshipJoy Fellowship Tuesday Nov 9Tuesday Nov 9Tuesday Nov 9Tuesday Nov 9 600 PM 600 PM 600 PM 600 PM

Fellowship HallFellowship HallFellowship HallFellowship Hall

Menrsquos Prayer Breakfast

Sunday Nov 21

830 AM

Fellowship Hall

A Musical Note

So these three music ministers are walking down the street and the first one says ldquoIt sure is windyrdquo The second one replies ldquoNo itrsquos Thursdayrdquo To which the third

responds ldquoMe too Letrsquos get something to drinkrdquo I know Itrsquos an old joke It does however point out the importance of hearing The Bible teaches ldquoFaith comes by hearinghelliprdquo Those of us on the platform and in the pews owe a debt of gratitude to the folks in the AV booth who help us to hear Godrsquos Word each week Make a point of thanking them for their faithfulness and for a job well done

We have had great attendance at Senior Adult Choir rehearsal as we prepare for the coming Christmas season There is still room for you Come and join us as we lift our voices in praise to our Lord every Tuesday at 1000 AM in the choir room You will be glad you came

Due to a scheduling conflict the date for the choir trip to Bethel Colony has been changed to December 19th More information about this ministry event will be coming in the days ahead Pray for us as we prepare our Christmas music There is still time to join the choir Rehearsal is Wednesday at 710 PM in the choir room Senior Adults

We have a trip to the Biltmore estate planned for Monday November 29th This is during the first week of their Christmas decorations and ldquoCandlelight Tourrdquo The final sign up day for the trip is Sunday October 31st This is going to be a great day of fun and fellowship The cost for the trip is $7500 per person which includes admission and transportation (meals are not included)

JimJimJimJim

Youth Bible Study

Sunday 600 pm

In the new youth room