Download - Encourager 2011.06.08
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 JUNE 8 2011
Sunday bull 945 AM Sunday School
bull 1100 AM Morning Worship
bull 530 PM Snacks amp Fellowship
bull 600 PM Evening Worship
Wednesday 600 PM
Sunday School Outreach amp Prayer Time
Adult Choir Rehearsal
Childrenrsquos Ministry
Student Ministry
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June Birthdays
2 Aubree Cannon
2 Cooper Hadden
3 Brooke Allender
3 Ben White
3 Caleb Garrett
5 Keith Martin
6 Irene Eubanks
8 Taylor Eubanks
12 Jimmy Powell
12 Katie Johnson
12 Bailey Crowe
13 Hilda Hix
14 Ken Eubanks
17 Bill Carpenter
17 Emily Chavous
18 Kat Nelson
18 Rhonda Wood
23 Amanda Bishop
24 Wynell Greer
24 Cecil Young
24 Rob Thackston
25 Sherri Rogers
25 Aiker Gillespie
26 Charles Garner
27 Sharon Harris
27 Barry Morrow
27 Lindsay Fulmer
27 Aubrey Goldman
28 Dot Bohrer
29 Patsy Kent
30 Davis Johnson
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 612 - Kathleen Nelson
Camp Care
Room A-6 Bed 1
59 Blackstock Road
Inman SC 29349
619 - Doris Cooke
16 Danzler Road
Duncan SC 29334
Deacon of
The Week
612 - Bobby Bentley
331 Stoddard Drive
Lyman SC 29365
619 - Chris Rogers
111 Moonshadow Court
Duncan SC 29334
Childcare
Extended Care 61211
Babies Sandra Simpson Phyllis Bullard
Ones Jennifer Morris Sara Thackston
Toddlers Eleanor Tuck Sherry Rogers
2 - 4 Yr Olds David amp Amanda Felty
Bobby Simpson
Extended Care 61911
Babies Tiffany Arms Shanna Hadden
Ones Risa Lewis Keri Mason
Toddlers Lindsey McMakin Jonathan Mason
2 - 4 Yr Olds Larry Owens Mark Pike
Ashley Gosnell
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 80 Groce Road Lyman SC 29365
Phone (8
64)439-8721 F
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Church Family
Irsquove often said from the pulpithellip ldquoIf you only have one hour to give
on a Sunday go to Sunday Schoolrdquo Why would a pastor say such a thing Wellhellip
because I mean it Sunday School is a crucial part of our disciple-making mission
Let me explain
In an effective Sunday School hour one-third of the time should be spent in
purposeful fellowship celebrating the Lordrsquos activity in one anotherrsquos lives and
discovering ministry needs One-third of the time should be spent in ministering
praying and organizing to meet needs The final-third of the hour should be spent
studying Godrsquos Word for transformation not for knowledge only
But do you recognize the difference between the Sunday School class and the
ministry of Sunday School What we tend to refer to when we say ldquoWe love our
Sunday Schoolrdquo is the class Ministry certainly CAN take place in the Sunday
School hour but the real ministry of the Sunday School takes place outside of the
class Thatrsquos when visits are made calls are placed cards are mailed emails are
sent people are invited meals are delivered true encouragement is offered we
live out the message of the lesson and Christ is shared Thatrsquos the ministry of
Sunday School The one hour of the Sunday School class is simply the gathering to
prepare to go out and minister
With this in mind on Wednesday nights during the summer we have devoted
our Wednesday night service for the Sunday School ministry If yoursquore not in
choir working with the students or involved in the summer childrenrsquos ministry
come to the fellowship hall at 6pm Meet with others from your class Pray over
your members and prospects Identify the needs of those for whom you are
praying Then go and minister to them This is what it means to ldquolove our Sunday
Schoolrdquo
Just food for thoughthellipand hopefully digesting through application Letrsquos not
talk about Sunday School Letrsquos be faithful to the ministry of Sunday School
I love you
Pastor Scott
PS Persevere through the 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting Also be prayerful for
Vacation Bible School beginning this Sunday night
Attendance May 29 2011
Sunday School 182
Worship 183
June 5 2011
Sunday School 186
Worship 200
Dear Church Family Thank you so much for the book and for the wonderful lunch you provided for me and my family I appreciate all of your prayers and support over the years I am blessed to be a part of such a loving church family Sincerely Katie Thackston
Vacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible School
June 12 - 16 Sunday 530 - 900 PM Mon - Thurs 600 - 900
ChurChurChurChurcccchhhh NewsNewsNewsNews From the Minister OF StudentsFrom the Minister OF StudentsFrom the Minister OF StudentsFrom the Minister OF Students
amp Educationamp Educationamp Educationamp Education
Student MinistryStudent MinistryStudent MinistryStudent Ministry
Ricky
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
Musical Notes
The Senior Adult Choir meets for rehearsal on Tuesday
at 1000 AM in the choir room We will be leading the
morning worship service on Sunday July 3rd We have a
chance to go back to visit with and sing for our friends at Ashlan Village and some
other locations very soon Keep coming as we prepare our hearts and voices for
worship and service
Summer is here and the schedule has changed for Wednesday evening The Adult
choir will begin rehearsal at 600 PM in the choir room We will not rehearse on
Wednesday June 15th because of VBS or on Wednesday July 6th due to the holiday
week We will begin working on Christmas music in July What a great time to join
the choir
Calling All Men
Fatherrsquos Day is Sunday June 19th Letrsquos fill the choir loft with men that morning Meet
me in the choir room at 1045 AM and we will prepare to lift our voices and lead our
families in a song of praise
Senior Adults
We are planning a day trip in early July to the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte NC
The cost for the trip will be $2500 per person Watch for dates and other details
coming in the days ahead
One Final Note
I hope you are praying for Vacation Bible School It is one of the most significant
outreach events of the church Most of us either know of or have experienced for
ourselves a testimony of salvation that came as a result of VBS It is helpful for us to
remember when children get noisy wild and out of hand that children who have
never been in church often donrsquot know how to behave in church But itrsquos those who
have never heard or understood the Gospel that need to hear it the most The same
is true for adults Donrsquot expect lost people to act like saved people They canrsquot do it
Jesus told His disciples ldquohellipI will make you fishers of menrdquo (Matt 419) Fish donrsquot get
cleaned till they get caught and people donrsquot change till they get saved Itrsquos hard
enough for saved people to act like saved people The difference is grace We are
saved by grace and cleansed by Truth Those of us who have been given grace are the
only ones who can really show grace Letrsquos show grace to others remembering that
we are still a little ldquofishyrdquo ourselves and still being cleaned by the Truth each day
JimJimJimJim
Irsquom sitting here looking at my empty hands Irsquove got a lot of stuff So much
stuff that it kind of makes me sick I complain about my poverty but I
guess mainly thatrsquos just code for ldquoI wish I could have even more
stuffrdquo Yep Irsquove got a lot of stuff But my hands are still empty - at least
when I approach the throne of God Irsquove got nothing to offer Him He created everything
so really what am I thinking that I have something to offer I have no gift that would
benefit Him Hersquos the maker of every good and perfect gift remember Even my worship
is not something I have to offer - I owe it to Him and more than that I wouldnrsquot even
desire to worship Him had He not begun a good work in me Come to think of it I canrsquot
even make it to Him I canrsquot even meet Him halfway No He had to come to me He did
not wait for me to come to Him While I was a sinner Christ died for me When I had
empty hands
John Piper once gave the following analogy How do you honor a river You do not
honor a river by going to the river and pouring buckets of water into it and then rejoicing
over how much you gave to the river No you honor the river by falling on your knees
and drinking from the river and having your thirst satisfied Itrsquos the same with God We
donrsquot honor Him by thinking we have something great to offer Him - that would just be
like pouring buckets of water into the river No we honor God by coming before Him with
empty hands and recognizing that He alone can satisfy Leave all your stuff talents
giftedness and your so-called merit at home They are meaningless to the Giver of all
good things Instead go to the only River who can satisfy and thankfully accept the gift
He alone can give God is honored by our empty hands - by our acknowledgement of our
need for Him Will you bring Him your empty hands
Helping Children with a Summer Supply of Food
We are once again partnering with District 5 Family
Ministries other local churches and businesses to
provide a summer supply of food to children in our
community
All food donations
are appreciated
Please bring your food donations to the collection sites
in the church by June 12th
For more information please contact Kathy Ann Crowe 439-2020
Tommie Sutton 439-6767
Summer Supply
Suggested List
Breakfast Cereal
Oatmeal
Pop Tarts
Granola BarsCereal
Bars
Pancake MixSyrup
Muffin Mix
Instant Grits
Canned Ham
Canned Milk
Canned Juice
Lunch Peanut Butter amp Jelly
Crackers
Canned Fruits
RavioliPasta Meals
Macaroni amp Cheese
Canned Soups
Ramen Noodles
Vienna Sausage
Pork amp Beans
Apple Sauce
Cookies
Pudding Cups or Mix
Dinner Beef Stew
Canned Tuna Salmon
amp Chicken
Spaghetti Pasta
Spaghetti Sauce
Rice
Instant Potatoes
Hamburger Helper
Tuna Helper
Boxed Dinners
Canned Vegetables
CHILDRENrsquoS MINISTRYCHILDRENrsquoS MINISTRYCHILDRENrsquoS MINISTRYCHILDRENrsquoS MINISTRY
Summer ActivitiesSummer ActivitiesSummer ActivitiesSummer Activities
All events are 1PM All events are 1PM All events are 1PM All events are 1PM ---- 3PM3PM3PM3PM
June 23 Scavenger HuntJune 23 Scavenger HuntJune 23 Scavenger HuntJune 23 Scavenger Hunt
July 5 Dodgeball (Grades 1July 5 Dodgeball (Grades 1July 5 Dodgeball (Grades 1July 5 Dodgeball (Grades 1----6 only)6 only)6 only)6 only)
July 12 WaterparkJuly 12 WaterparkJuly 12 WaterparkJuly 12 Waterpark
July 19 Kickball (Grades 1July 19 Kickball (Grades 1July 19 Kickball (Grades 1July 19 Kickball (Grades 1----6 only)6 only)6 only)6 only)
August 2 Monkey Joersquos in SpartanburgAugust 2 Monkey Joersquos in SpartanburgAugust 2 Monkey Joersquos in SpartanburgAugust 2 Monkey Joersquos in Spartanburg
August 14 Back to School BashAugust 14 Back to School BashAugust 14 Back to School BashAugust 14 Back to School Bash
(Sunday night church)(Sunday night church)(Sunday night church)(Sunday night church)
Parent or designated adult must Parent or designated adult must Parent or designated adult must Parent or designated adult must
accompany preschoolers to all eventsaccompany preschoolers to all eventsaccompany preschoolers to all eventsaccompany preschoolers to all events
For info call Tyler at 864For info call Tyler at 864For info call Tyler at 864For info call Tyler at 864----439439439439----8721872187218721
Or email him at tylerfirstlymanorgOr email him at tylerfirstlymanorgOr email him at tylerfirstlymanorgOr email him at tylerfirstlymanorg
SUMMER EVENTSSUMMER EVENTSSUMMER EVENTSSUMMER EVENTS
June 22June 22June 22June 22 Sonic after churchSonic after churchSonic after churchSonic after church
July 6 El Mex after churchJuly 6 El Mex after churchJuly 6 El Mex after churchJuly 6 El Mex after church
July 15 Underground Church LockJuly 15 Underground Church LockJuly 15 Underground Church LockJuly 15 Underground Church Lock----InInInIn
July 20 Outdoor Movie Pool NightJuly 20 Outdoor Movie Pool NightJuly 20 Outdoor Movie Pool NightJuly 20 Outdoor Movie Pool Night July 24July 24July 24July 24----30 New Orleans Mission Trip30 New Orleans Mission Trip30 New Orleans Mission Trip30 New Orleans Mission Trip
August 3 Marble Slab after churchAugust 3 Marble Slab after churchAugust 3 Marble Slab after churchAugust 3 Marble Slab after church
August 9 White Water RaftingAugust 9 White Water RaftingAugust 9 White Water RaftingAugust 9 White Water Rafting
COME OUT FOR SOME SUMMER FUNCOME OUT FOR SOME SUMMER FUNCOME OUT FOR SOME SUMMER FUNCOME OUT FOR SOME SUMMER FUN Student Ministry Event
Moving to Wednesday 6 pm
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6th -1
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ChurChurChurChurcccchhhh NewsNewsNewsNews From the Minister OF StudentsFrom the Minister OF StudentsFrom the Minister OF StudentsFrom the Minister OF Students
amp Educationamp Educationamp Educationamp Education
Student MinistryStudent MinistryStudent MinistryStudent Ministry
Ricky
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
Musical Notes
The Senior Adult Choir meets for rehearsal on Tuesday
at 1000 AM in the choir room We will be leading the
morning worship service on Sunday July 3rd We have a
chance to go back to visit with and sing for our friends at Ashlan Village and some
other locations very soon Keep coming as we prepare our hearts and voices for
worship and service
Summer is here and the schedule has changed for Wednesday evening The Adult
choir will begin rehearsal at 600 PM in the choir room We will not rehearse on
Wednesday June 15th because of VBS or on Wednesday July 6th due to the holiday
week We will begin working on Christmas music in July What a great time to join
the choir
Calling All Men
Fatherrsquos Day is Sunday June 19th Letrsquos fill the choir loft with men that morning Meet
me in the choir room at 1045 AM and we will prepare to lift our voices and lead our
families in a song of praise
Senior Adults
We are planning a day trip in early July to the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte NC
The cost for the trip will be $2500 per person Watch for dates and other details
coming in the days ahead
One Final Note
I hope you are praying for Vacation Bible School It is one of the most significant
outreach events of the church Most of us either know of or have experienced for
ourselves a testimony of salvation that came as a result of VBS It is helpful for us to
remember when children get noisy wild and out of hand that children who have
never been in church often donrsquot know how to behave in church But itrsquos those who
have never heard or understood the Gospel that need to hear it the most The same
is true for adults Donrsquot expect lost people to act like saved people They canrsquot do it
Jesus told His disciples ldquohellipI will make you fishers of menrdquo (Matt 419) Fish donrsquot get
cleaned till they get caught and people donrsquot change till they get saved Itrsquos hard
enough for saved people to act like saved people The difference is grace We are
saved by grace and cleansed by Truth Those of us who have been given grace are the
only ones who can really show grace Letrsquos show grace to others remembering that
we are still a little ldquofishyrdquo ourselves and still being cleaned by the Truth each day
JimJimJimJim
Irsquom sitting here looking at my empty hands Irsquove got a lot of stuff So much
stuff that it kind of makes me sick I complain about my poverty but I
guess mainly thatrsquos just code for ldquoI wish I could have even more
stuffrdquo Yep Irsquove got a lot of stuff But my hands are still empty - at least
when I approach the throne of God Irsquove got nothing to offer Him He created everything
so really what am I thinking that I have something to offer I have no gift that would
benefit Him Hersquos the maker of every good and perfect gift remember Even my worship
is not something I have to offer - I owe it to Him and more than that I wouldnrsquot even
desire to worship Him had He not begun a good work in me Come to think of it I canrsquot
even make it to Him I canrsquot even meet Him halfway No He had to come to me He did
not wait for me to come to Him While I was a sinner Christ died for me When I had
empty hands
John Piper once gave the following analogy How do you honor a river You do not
honor a river by going to the river and pouring buckets of water into it and then rejoicing
over how much you gave to the river No you honor the river by falling on your knees
and drinking from the river and having your thirst satisfied Itrsquos the same with God We
donrsquot honor Him by thinking we have something great to offer Him - that would just be
like pouring buckets of water into the river No we honor God by coming before Him with
empty hands and recognizing that He alone can satisfy Leave all your stuff talents
giftedness and your so-called merit at home They are meaningless to the Giver of all
good things Instead go to the only River who can satisfy and thankfully accept the gift
He alone can give God is honored by our empty hands - by our acknowledgement of our
need for Him Will you bring Him your empty hands
Helping Children with a Summer Supply of Food
We are once again partnering with District 5 Family
Ministries other local churches and businesses to
provide a summer supply of food to children in our
community
All food donations
are appreciated
Please bring your food donations to the collection sites
in the church by June 12th
For more information please contact Kathy Ann Crowe 439-2020
Tommie Sutton 439-6767
Summer Supply
Suggested List
Breakfast Cereal
Oatmeal
Pop Tarts
Granola BarsCereal
Bars
Pancake MixSyrup
Muffin Mix
Instant Grits
Canned Ham
Canned Milk
Canned Juice
Lunch Peanut Butter amp Jelly
Crackers
Canned Fruits
RavioliPasta Meals
Macaroni amp Cheese
Canned Soups
Ramen Noodles
Vienna Sausage
Pork amp Beans
Apple Sauce
Cookies
Pudding Cups or Mix
Dinner Beef Stew
Canned Tuna Salmon
amp Chicken
Spaghetti Pasta
Spaghetti Sauce
Rice
Instant Potatoes
Hamburger Helper
Tuna Helper
Boxed Dinners
Canned Vegetables
CHILDRENrsquoS MINISTRYCHILDRENrsquoS MINISTRYCHILDRENrsquoS MINISTRYCHILDRENrsquoS MINISTRY
Summer ActivitiesSummer ActivitiesSummer ActivitiesSummer Activities
All events are 1PM All events are 1PM All events are 1PM All events are 1PM ---- 3PM3PM3PM3PM
June 23 Scavenger HuntJune 23 Scavenger HuntJune 23 Scavenger HuntJune 23 Scavenger Hunt
July 5 Dodgeball (Grades 1July 5 Dodgeball (Grades 1July 5 Dodgeball (Grades 1July 5 Dodgeball (Grades 1----6 only)6 only)6 only)6 only)
July 12 WaterparkJuly 12 WaterparkJuly 12 WaterparkJuly 12 Waterpark
July 19 Kickball (Grades 1July 19 Kickball (Grades 1July 19 Kickball (Grades 1July 19 Kickball (Grades 1----6 only)6 only)6 only)6 only)
August 2 Monkey Joersquos in SpartanburgAugust 2 Monkey Joersquos in SpartanburgAugust 2 Monkey Joersquos in SpartanburgAugust 2 Monkey Joersquos in Spartanburg
August 14 Back to School BashAugust 14 Back to School BashAugust 14 Back to School BashAugust 14 Back to School Bash
(Sunday night church)(Sunday night church)(Sunday night church)(Sunday night church)
Parent or designated adult must Parent or designated adult must Parent or designated adult must Parent or designated adult must
accompany preschoolers to all eventsaccompany preschoolers to all eventsaccompany preschoolers to all eventsaccompany preschoolers to all events
For info call Tyler at 864For info call Tyler at 864For info call Tyler at 864For info call Tyler at 864----439439439439----8721872187218721
Or email him at tylerfirstlymanorgOr email him at tylerfirstlymanorgOr email him at tylerfirstlymanorgOr email him at tylerfirstlymanorg
SUMMER EVENTSSUMMER EVENTSSUMMER EVENTSSUMMER EVENTS
June 22June 22June 22June 22 Sonic after churchSonic after churchSonic after churchSonic after church
July 6 El Mex after churchJuly 6 El Mex after churchJuly 6 El Mex after churchJuly 6 El Mex after church
July 15 Underground Church LockJuly 15 Underground Church LockJuly 15 Underground Church LockJuly 15 Underground Church Lock----InInInIn
July 20 Outdoor Movie Pool NightJuly 20 Outdoor Movie Pool NightJuly 20 Outdoor Movie Pool NightJuly 20 Outdoor Movie Pool Night July 24July 24July 24July 24----30 New Orleans Mission Trip30 New Orleans Mission Trip30 New Orleans Mission Trip30 New Orleans Mission Trip
August 3 Marble Slab after churchAugust 3 Marble Slab after churchAugust 3 Marble Slab after churchAugust 3 Marble Slab after church
August 9 White Water RaftingAugust 9 White Water RaftingAugust 9 White Water RaftingAugust 9 White Water Rafting
COME OUT FOR SOME SUMMER FUNCOME OUT FOR SOME SUMMER FUNCOME OUT FOR SOME SUMMER FUNCOME OUT FOR SOME SUMMER FUN Student Ministry Event
Moving to Wednesday 6 pm
-For
cur
rent
6th -1
2th g
rad
ers
-$10
0 Ba
lanc
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ne 1
2