Sunday School MeetingSunday School Meeting

Sunday, November 6Sunday, November 6

4:00 pm in Room 2164:00 pm in Room 216

IFBC Advent Study:

All Sunday School teachers are invited to a short meeting on Sunday, November 6, at 4:00 pm, to go

over a four week Advent Study for your class. Teachers will be provided additional resources and

commentary for preparing your lessons. If you would like to participate but are not able to meet on

Sunday, November 6, please let me know as soon as possible. My hope is that every class will

participate as we grow and form together through a unified Bible study.

-Jeremiah Childers

Jchilders@ifbc.net or (864) 472-9069

Andrew McMillan: Andrew has been a member of Inman First Baptist for 4 years. He was born and raised in New Prospect, SC, and is the son of Harry and Cathy McMillan. He became a Christian at age 8 and was baptized in New Prospect Baptist Church. He was an active member of New Prospect Baptist before joining Inman First Baptist. He is an Assistant Principal at Chapman High School. Currently he serves on the Board of the Inman First Baptist Child Development Center and is a member of the Minister of Family Life Search Team. He is married to Shelly (Owens) McMillan. Andrew enjoys spending time with his family, sports of all kinds, and working with young people and adults.

David Fowler: David has been a member of Inman First Baptist for 8 years and has attended for over 12 years. During this time, he has served on Team on Teams, Audio Visual Team, Recreation Committee, Lord’s Supper Committee, Security Team, as an Usher, and as a Sunday School Teacher for the College and Career Class. David and his wife, Alaina, are proud parents of their son, Bennett. David is a Commercial Insurance Agent in Greer.

Grady Rinehart: Grady was born in Inman to William Hobert & Ila Maria Rhinehart, the youngest of 6 children. He attended Inman Schools, graduating in the last class at Inman High School in 1954. He has been married to Sandra Powell Rhinehart for 39 years. Grady is active in the following areas: Personnel Team, Nursing Home, Adult Choir, member of the Goodwill Sunday School Class and Modern Maturity. Grady feels blessed to be a member of Inman First Baptist. “If selected,” Grady says, “I will serve to the best of my ability.”

Giving Hope

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF INMAN FIRST BAPTIST CHUCH - NOVEMBER 2016 Church Events

Nov. 6 Deacon Selection

Nov. 6 Skate Night 6-7pm

Nov. 6 Sunday School Meeting -

IFBC Advent Study

Nov. 8 Deacons’ Meeting

Nov. 13 Habitat Kick-off

Nov. 14-16 Senior Adult Beach

Trip

Nov. 20 Baby Dedication

Nov. 23 Office closes at noon No Evening Events

Nov. 24 Office closed

Nov. 25 Office Closed

Nov. 27 Chrismon Service

Nov. 27 No iKids & iPraise

Nov. 27 Lottie Moon Post Office

Blessed

by Paul G. Moore

November calls our attention to thanksgiving. Christians are called to be giving thanks always. Our national thanksgiving season helps us sharpen our thankful focus. As a church we can give thanks for the way the Lord has blessed us. What

kinds of things do you notice about our church for which you are thankful?

I am thankful for the resources we are given regularly that allow us to engage in ministry. Our greatest resource, after

the power of the Spirit, is the people who make up our church. With their time and talent these people give of

themselves in ministry to the church family and out into the community. We also have been given tremendous financial

resources which allow us to fund the ministries done by the hands of the people.

Join me in saying thanks to God for all our blessings. Join with me in sacrificially and generously giving time, talent and

money so our ministry can continue and expand.

GriefShare Surviving The Holidays

The loss of a loved one causes intense grief any time, but many people find the

holidays extremely difficult. As a church, we want to offer you hope as you approach

this holiday season. You are invited to join us for a one day support group seminar.

This seminar will offer you some helpful ways of dealing with grief and loss during

the holiday season. The seminar is free, but you need to RSVP to Jeremiah Childers

(jchilders@ifbc.net or 864-472-9069) by Thursday, November 18.

Topics will include:

~What to do with your holiday

emotions

~Having a plan for the holidays

~Tips for surviving social events

No Modern Maturity this

month.

November Birthdays 11/01 Joe Dempsey

11/01 Alexis Healey

11/01 Zachary Gaines

11/02 Ginger Morrow

11/02 Amanda Jamison

11/03 Minnie Ravan

11/03 Billy Moore

11/04 Charlene Settle

11/05 Eric Kimbrell

11/06 Lynn Brady

11/08 Ruby Skinner

11/08 Eugene Anderson

11/08 Lucy Hendrix

11/09 Phyllis Burdge

11/10 Jean Settle

11/10 Meredith West

11/11 Doreen Horton

11/11 Vicki Steadman

11/12 Sylvia Ballenger

11/12 Barry Moore

11/12 Dee Jones

11/13 Corene Pack

11/13 Joyce Legan

11/14 Katlyn Sabo

11/14 Kiara Nesbitt

11/16 Mary Rollins

11/16 Michele White

11/17 Larry Settle

11/17 Richard Wells

11/17 Joanna Rollins

11/19 James Campbell

11/20 Oscar Williams

11/20 David Gowan

11/20 Donna Drake

11/21 Todd Huntley

11/21 Janice Taylor

11/21 Hayden Bishop

11/21 Parker Bagwell

11/22 McKenzie Gramling

11/23 Larry Bagwell

11/24 Davis Fowler

11/25 Joni Vaughn

11/26 Donnie Ballenger

11/26 Lisa Batson

11/27 Casey Berry

11/27 Markeise Hines

11/28 Evan Campbell

11/28 Andrew Gibson

11/28 Clark Bagwell

11/29 Ben Godfrey

11/30 Jeri Beauchamp

Skate Night

Sunday, November 6

6:00-7:00 pm

November 4-6 - Awanita Retreat (YOUTH)

November 20 - Possible Talent Show to help with families

in need at Christmas

November 27 - No iPraise & iKids

December 4th - Santa Shop @ 6pm

December 10 - Shopping day for Christmas families in

need

December 11 - Christmas Festival ( Details to come)

December 17 - Our Christmas Families are to come and

pick up their items… Volunteers are needed!

See Amanda Blanton

December 18 - Christmas Caroling at the nursing homes

from 5-6pm

December 25, January 1 & January 8 - No iKids

Youth & Children Upcoming Events:

Amanda Blanton: Amanda has been a member of Inman First Baptist since childhood. She has served as chair of the personnel committee and children's ministry. She has served on numerous other committees in the church and has previously been a youth Sunday school teacher and children's choir leader. She works as a Nurse Practitioner and clinical manager at the Gibbs Cancer Center and Research Institute. She enjoys spending time with her husband of 17 years, Mark, and their three boys ages 14, 10, and 3.

Chad Blackwell: Chad is the husband to Molly and father to Reece, Riley, and Rose. He current-ly serves the youth of Inman First Baptist, as well as our Hands on Haiti team. He is a former deacon.

Larry Viner: Larry lives in Inman and has been a part of Inman First Baptist for 7 years. He and his wife, Kelly, have seven grandchildren. He retired from Caterpillar after 45 years of service. Larry currently serves on the following committees: Building & Grounds, Vehicle Maintenance, Corner of Hope, Home Improvement Team and Gifts in Kind. Larry also drives the church bus. In his spare time Larry enjoys golf and woodworking, making and repairing furniture for the Corner of Hope.

Ron Garner: Ron has been a member of Inman First Baptist for 4 years. He has worked in education for 23 years. The last 6 years he has served as the Superintendent of Spartanburg School District One. He and his wife, Kelly, have been married for 17 years. They have three children: Colby, Caroline, and Chloe. Ron enjoys spending time with his family, camping, and watching sports.

Jeff Melvin: Jeff and his wife, Virgie, have been members of Inman First Baptist since 2012. Jeff is grateful for his Christian heritage. He grew up in the church and was baptized when he was 15. He is currently employed at the Cliffs at Glassy golf course as the Outside Operations Supervisor. With Inman First Baptist he is a member of the Ready Sunday School class, is on the Nursing Home Ministry team and the Personnel Committee. Jeff has previously served as a deacon, a high school Sunday School teacher and a youth minister. The Melvins have two grown children, Tommy and Carson.