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 DECEMBER 8 2010

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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December Birthdays

1 Wylie Crowe

2 Kelvin Mitchem

4 Hazel Drake

4 Bootsie Harvey

5 Jerry Dowis

5 Jessica Link

6 Markus Gattner

8 Bunt Nelson

10 Scott Stancil

11 Bob Fogel

14 Haley Cannon

15 Abigail Whitener

16 Marc Owens

16 Susan Smith

17 Lawrence Eubanks

18 Julianna Whitener

19 Alice Farr

21 Ann Powell

21 Seeger Hadden

22 Betty Babb

24 Jarred Smith

25 Chris Walker

25 Tyler Cannon

28 Glenda Thackston

28 Gina White

30 Stephanie Garrett

31 Donna Duncan

31 Brooks Bentley

31 Emily 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 1212 - Dessie Cannon

Camp Care Rm C8-2

59 Blackstock Road

Inman SC 29349

1219 - James Laws

Greenville Living Center

809 Laurens Rd Rm 107

Greenville SC 29607-1914

Attendance November 28 2010

Sunday School 184

Worship 216

December 5 2010

Sunday School 191

Worship 210

Deacon of

The Week

1212 - Matthew Arms

104 Scenic Drive

Lyman SC 29365

1219 - Marty Brown

PO Box 13

Lyman SC 29365

Childcare

Extended Care 121210

Babies Alice Farr Peggy Fogel

Nancy Eubanks

Toddlers Ken Eubanks Katie Johnson

Tollie Gosnell

2-4 Yr Olds Matt amp Diana Wofford

Joseph Eubanks

Extended Care 121910

Babies Bootsie Harvey Betty Watson

Ashley Gosnell

Toddlers Roger amp Kathy Ann Crowe

Natalie White

2-4 Yr Olds Kelvin amp Avonda Mitchem

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

Marvin (Butch) Clayton

Ryan amp Sherry Effler

Given In Memory Of Mary Lynch

Robert amp Virginia Collins

Given In Memory Of

Marjorie Bolding

Ryan amp Sherry Effler

HONORARIUMS Given In Honor Of Etherage Farr

Adult V Menrsquos Sunday School Class

Given In Honor Of Bob Phillips

Adult IV Menrsquos Sunday School Class

Merry Christmas

I hope you are warm your home is decorated and all of your purchases

have been made If so sit back by the fire drink a cup of hot chocolate

and watch an old Christmas movie Wishful thinking you say

I understand

I want to tell our Senior Singers how much we as a church family enjoyed

their Christmas presentation through song last week It was awesome

You guys are so faithful and your leadership is amazing Thank you

This Sunday morning I will begin a new series - a study of Paulrsquos letter to

the Ephesians This is a great word for us I hope you will read along with

me throughout the week in preparation for each Sundayrsquos message As

always if you are unable to join us on Sunday morning you can listen

online at wwwfirstlymanorg

Let me conclude my letter with a prayer from Ephesians 1

ldquoFather I thank you for the faithful saints of First Baptist Lyman O God of

our Lord Jesus Christ Father of glory give to each of your people a spirit of

wisdom and revelation in their knowledge of You Open the eyes of their

hearts that they may be enlightened so that they may more fully know

the hope of Your calling upon their lives Help them to know the riches of

glory through their inheritance in Christ Allow them to experience the

surpassing greatness of Your power These things all believers may know

through Christrdquo

God bless

Pastor Scott

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

No Sunday PM services on Dec 12

Dec 19

Dec 26

No Wednesday evening

activities

Dec 22 Dec 29

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

Holy cow it is cold Christmastime is officially here I donrsquot know

about you but this is my favorite time of the yearmdashthe trees the

lights and yes even the cold Well maybe not the cold itself but

rather the glorious feeling of walking in to a warm home at the end

of the day It kind of makes me think about life a little bit The cold often startles

usmdashafter a while (or maybe quite quickly) it makes us uncomfortable But if we

never had to experience something uncomfortable I wonder if we would ever

appreciate the blessings of refuge peace and security For many people this

holiday season is anything but a time of peace and refuge I wonder what would

happen if we would take a few minutes out in the coldmdashout of our comfort

zonesmdashto maybe make someonersquos season a little more tolerable as we bring the

warmth of Christ to him or her I hope these next few weeks are some incredible

ones for your familymdashand I hope you will have many opportunities to show the

kingdom that has already begun and that is coming in full force soon God bless

and Merry Christmas

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

Slip-Slidinrsquo Away I had almost forgotten how exhausting driving in the snow and ice can behellip almost I was vividly reminded this past weekend on my return trip from a visit with my Mother in West Virginia Donrsquot get me wrong Irsquom not afraid to drive in the snow I learned how to drive on the snow covered inclines and hairpin curves of West Virginiarsquos ldquohighwaysrdquo behind the wheel of a 1970 Pinto with a manual transmission The fact that Irsquom alive is a testimony to the protective hand of God on my life No I donrsquot fear the road I do however fear some of those with whom I share the road In particular the folks in the 4 wheel drive vehicles who think the extra traction will keep them from skidding on the ice really make me nervous Their equipment emboldens them to drive faster steer and brake as though the road was dry While 4 wheel drive may get you out of the ditch quicker it is the constant attention to the principles of safe driving that keep you from getting into the ditch Treacherous roads demand constant attention Life can get a little slippery from time to time even for the most grounded child of God Thatrsquos why Peter wrote ldquoBe self-controlled and alert Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour Resist him standing firm in the faith because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferingsrdquo 1Pet 58-9 (NIV) Letrsquos be careful out there Our carelessness can be dangerous not only for ourselves but for those with whom we share the road Some Musical Notes The Senior Adult Choir did an outstanding job of presenting the story of Christmas through song here at First Lyman and at Ashlan Village We are going to take a few weeks off and pick up with some great new music after the first of the year The Adult choir will present the musical ldquoOnly Loverdquo Sunday morning Dec 19th during our ldquoHome for Christmasrdquo celebration We will then go to Lenoir NC to share it with the residents of the Bethel Colony of Mercy at 630 that evening God is working out the details to make this a great opportunity to share the love of Christ through worship ministry and evangelism Thank you for your prayer support and your help in putting the stockings together for these men

JimJimJimJim

Youth Bible Study Sunday 600 pm In the new youth room

The Lottie Moon Post Office is back in business Let the Lottie Moon Post Office deliver your Christmas cards this year to friends and family at First Baptist Lyman Postage is only 25 cents per card and all donations will go to the Lottie Moon Christmas offering Just place your cards in the Lottie Moon mailbox before Wednesday December 15 and they will be available for pick-up on Sunday December 19

On December 13 we will be hosting a party for the

Families of the Christmas Kids we sponsored If you

are interested in helping out by setting up decoration

or just being there to talk and minister to the families

please see Avonda Mitchem or Glenda Farmer

First Lyman Student Ministry Progressive Christmas Dinner

December 17 530 PM - 1015 PM

What exactly is a progressive dinner Wersquoll have a four course meal each course being served at a different home - which means wersquoll be running all over town playing games as we go Donrsquot forget to bring a wrapped gag gift ($10 or less) for our crazy gift Donrsquot forget to bring a wrapped gag gift ($10 or less) for our crazy gift Donrsquot forget to bring a wrapped gag gift ($10 or less) for our crazy gift Donrsquot forget to bring a wrapped gag gift ($10 or less) for our crazy gift exchangeexchangeexchangeexchange Please RSVP to the Church Office by December 8 if you plan to attend Call Allison at 439439439439----8721 8721 8721 8721 or email her at allisonfirstlymanorgallisonfirstlymanorgallisonfirstlymanorgallisonfirstlymanorg

HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

Sunday Morning

December 19 1030 AM

Once again this year we are planning a special

service of homecoming and fellowship with our homebound members and their families We hope to

have as many as are able to come to the service at

1030 AM - 12 Noon along with their families so they

can experience the warmth of their church familyrsquos fellowship and we can enjoy their presence once more

Please make plans to be here to welcome them home

for Christmas

Joy FellowshipJoy FellowshipJoy FellowshipJoy Fellowship December 14December 14December 14December 14

600 PM600 PM600 PM600 PM Our entertainment will be the Echoes of Hope Our entertainment will be the Echoes of Hope Our entertainment will be the Echoes of Hope Our entertainment will be the Echoes of Hope

Come and join our wonderful fellowshipCome and join our wonderful fellowshipCome and join our wonderful fellowshipCome and join our wonderful fellowship

No Menrsquos Prayer Breakfast in December

We will start back with our

monthly menrsquos breakfast on

January 16

Lottie Moon Christmas

Offering For International Missions March will be

Sunday morning December 26

Make plans to come and give

generously to international missions

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

Holy cow it is cold Christmastime is officially here I donrsquot know

about you but this is my favorite time of the yearmdashthe trees the

lights and yes even the cold Well maybe not the cold itself but

rather the glorious feeling of walking in to a warm home at the end

of the day It kind of makes me think about life a little bit The cold often startles

usmdashafter a while (or maybe quite quickly) it makes us uncomfortable But if we

never had to experience something uncomfortable I wonder if we would ever

appreciate the blessings of refuge peace and security For many people this

holiday season is anything but a time of peace and refuge I wonder what would

happen if we would take a few minutes out in the coldmdashout of our comfort

zonesmdashto maybe make someonersquos season a little more tolerable as we bring the

warmth of Christ to him or her I hope these next few weeks are some incredible

ones for your familymdashand I hope you will have many opportunities to show the

kingdom that has already begun and that is coming in full force soon God bless

and Merry Christmas

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

Slip-Slidinrsquo Away I had almost forgotten how exhausting driving in the snow and ice can behellip almost I was vividly reminded this past weekend on my return trip from a visit with my Mother in West Virginia Donrsquot get me wrong Irsquom not afraid to drive in the snow I learned how to drive on the snow covered inclines and hairpin curves of West Virginiarsquos ldquohighwaysrdquo behind the wheel of a 1970 Pinto with a manual transmission The fact that Irsquom alive is a testimony to the protective hand of God on my life No I donrsquot fear the road I do however fear some of those with whom I share the road In particular the folks in the 4 wheel drive vehicles who think the extra traction will keep them from skidding on the ice really make me nervous Their equipment emboldens them to drive faster steer and brake as though the road was dry While 4 wheel drive may get you out of the ditch quicker it is the constant attention to the principles of safe driving that keep you from getting into the ditch Treacherous roads demand constant attention Life can get a little slippery from time to time even for the most grounded child of God Thatrsquos why Peter wrote ldquoBe self-controlled and alert Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour Resist him standing firm in the faith because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferingsrdquo 1Pet 58-9 (NIV) Letrsquos be careful out there Our carelessness can be dangerous not only for ourselves but for those with whom we share the road Some Musical Notes The Senior Adult Choir did an outstanding job of presenting the story of Christmas through song here at First Lyman and at Ashlan Village We are going to take a few weeks off and pick up with some great new music after the first of the year The Adult choir will present the musical ldquoOnly Loverdquo Sunday morning Dec 19th during our ldquoHome for Christmasrdquo celebration We will then go to Lenoir NC to share it with the residents of the Bethel Colony of Mercy at 630 that evening God is working out the details to make this a great opportunity to share the love of Christ through worship ministry and evangelism Thank you for your prayer support and your help in putting the stockings together for these men

JimJimJimJim

Youth Bible Study Sunday 600 pm In the new youth room

The Lottie Moon Post Office is back in business Let the Lottie Moon Post Office deliver your Christmas cards this year to friends and family at First Baptist Lyman Postage is only 25 cents per card and all donations will go to the Lottie Moon Christmas offering Just place your cards in the Lottie Moon mailbox before Wednesday December 15 and they will be available for pick-up on Sunday December 19

On December 13 we will be hosting a party for the

Families of the Christmas Kids we sponsored If you

are interested in helping out by setting up decoration

or just being there to talk and minister to the families

please see Avonda Mitchem or Glenda Farmer

First Lyman Student Ministry Progressive Christmas Dinner

December 17 530 PM - 1015 PM

What exactly is a progressive dinner Wersquoll have a four course meal each course being served at a different home - which means wersquoll be running all over town playing games as we go Donrsquot forget to bring a wrapped gag gift ($10 or less) for our crazy gift Donrsquot forget to bring a wrapped gag gift ($10 or less) for our crazy gift Donrsquot forget to bring a wrapped gag gift ($10 or less) for our crazy gift Donrsquot forget to bring a wrapped gag gift ($10 or less) for our crazy gift exchangeexchangeexchangeexchange Please RSVP to the Church Office by December 8 if you plan to attend Call Allison at 439439439439----8721 8721 8721 8721 or email her at allisonfirstlymanorgallisonfirstlymanorgallisonfirstlymanorgallisonfirstlymanorg

HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

Sunday Morning

December 19 1030 AM

Once again this year we are planning a special

service of homecoming and fellowship with our homebound members and their families We hope to

have as many as are able to come to the service at

1030 AM - 12 Noon along with their families so they

can experience the warmth of their church familyrsquos fellowship and we can enjoy their presence once more

Please make plans to be here to welcome them home

for Christmas

Joy FellowshipJoy FellowshipJoy FellowshipJoy Fellowship December 14December 14December 14December 14

600 PM600 PM600 PM600 PM Our entertainment will be the Echoes of Hope Our entertainment will be the Echoes of Hope Our entertainment will be the Echoes of Hope Our entertainment will be the Echoes of Hope

Come and join our wonderful fellowshipCome and join our wonderful fellowshipCome and join our wonderful fellowshipCome and join our wonderful fellowship

No Menrsquos Prayer Breakfast in December

We will start back with our

monthly menrsquos breakfast on

January 16

Lottie Moon Christmas

Offering For International Missions March will be

Sunday morning December 26

Make plans to come and give

generously to international missions