Church Staff Rev. Scott Stancil Pastor

Ricky Stark Minister of Students & Education

Brian Dailey, Minister of Music & Senior Adults

Carol Petty CDC Director

Encourager THE LYMAN FIRST

WEEK OF AUGUST 12, 2009

Blessings to you.

It’s been a roller coaster month for our congregation. God’s blessings are rich and sure upon His church. We have great cause to celebrate and praise

our Lord for His faithfulness. We’ve also been dealing with the death of four

precious individuals over the past few weeks. Fortunately, these individuals

knew the Lord personally. So, while painful and disappointing, we praise the Lord even in

the death of our friends and family, for they are in the presence of God!

As the school year approaches we have many great opportunities to serve and be involved. One of the most exciting opportunities is the Covenant Groups beginning on Wednesday

nights in September. These groups will enhance relationships among our church family

and encourage a deeper understanding and application of the Word of God.

Speaking of Wednesday nights, here’s a look at our new Wednesday evening schedule:

5:20 - 5:45 Fellowship Meal

5:45 - 6:30 Children’s Choirs 6:30 - 7:00 Children’s Missions

5:50 - 6:00 Praise and Prayer (Fellowship Hall)

6:00 - 7:00 Covenant Groups (students and adults)

7:10 Adult Choir

Be sure to check out the web page for updates and more information, www.firstlyman.org.

You don’t want to miss out on the blessings! We’re excited to see how God shows off!

I love you all,

Pastor ScottPastor ScottPastor ScottPastor Scott

P.S. This Sunday evening I hope you will join us at Lyman Lake for our annual fellowship!

Sunday • 9:45 am Sunday School

• 11:00 am Morning Worship

• 5:30 pm Preschool & Children’s

Activities

• 5:30 pm Evening Fellowship

• 6:00 pm Evening Worship

Wednesday • 5:20 - 5:45 pm Fellowship Meal

• 5:45 - 6:30 pm Children’s Choirs

• 6:30 - 7:00 pm Children’s Missions

• 5:50 - 6:00 pm Praise and Prayer

• 6:00 - 7:00 pm Covenant Groups

• 7:10 pm Adult Choir

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AUGUST BIRTHDAYS 1 - Bryan Whitener 1 - Teresa Brewer 2 - Brandy McDonald 2 - Mallory Hudson 5 - Frances Westbrook 5 - Elizabeth Petty 5 - Zachary Brewer 6 - Peggy Fogel 10 - Jessica Zunker 12 - Leland West 12 - Jon Michael Frost 13 - Loren Oyervides 14 - D.W. Vandergrift 16 - Harold Mullinax 16 - Travis Cannon 17 - Bobby Simpson 18 - Preston Owens 19 - Randy Burt 23 - Mary Lee Culbreth 26 - Tommy Eubanks 27 - Mae King 28 - Elise Harvey 29 - Beth Enlowe 30 - Brenda Knight 30 - Bobby Bentley 31 - Todd Snow Please wish these individuals

a Happy Birthday!

ENCOURAGER UPDATE

From The Pastor

8/16 Bruce Petty

106 Earl Drive

Lyman, SC 29365

8/23 - Tollie Gosnell

1320 Holly Springs Road

Lyman, SC 29365

Deacon of

The Week

8/16 - Ruth Arledge

2 Upland Street

Lyman, SC 29365

8/16 - James Solesbee

75 Solesbee Road

Lyman, SC 29365

Homebound

of the Week

WEEKLY AT

Lyman First

August 2, 2009 Sunday School: 176

Worship: 170

August 9, 2009 Sunday School: 177

Worship: 220

attendance

Budget Needs To Date: $312,454.46 Budget Receipts To Date: $298,174.72 Budget Receipts August 2: $9,879.50 Total Receipts August 2: $11,416.50

Budget Needs To Date: $323,012.42

Budget Receipts To Date: $307,349.72 Budget Receipts August 9: $9,175.00 Total Recipts August 9: $10,710.00

Offering

Extended Care 8/16/09

Babies: Tollie Gosnell/Ashley Gosnell

Toddlers: Roger Crowe/Kathy Ann Crowe

2-4 Yr. Olds: Ryan Chavous/Vanessa Chavous

Extended Care 8/23/09

Babies: Claudette Owens/Pat Baldwin

Toddlers: Lindsey McMakin/Beth Arms

2-4 Yr. Olds: Curt Hadden/Shanna Hadden

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We extend our deepest sympathy to the families of Cora Brady and John Stewart

In the loss of their loved ones.

Wednesday night Wednesday night Wednesday night Wednesday night supper begins next supper begins next supper begins next supper begins next Wednesday, Aug. 19Wednesday, Aug. 19Wednesday, Aug. 19Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 5:20 PMat 5:20 PMat 5:20 PMat 5:20 PM

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Ricky

From the Student Minister

We have a few spaces available for our fall We have a few spaces available for our fall We have a few spaces available for our fall We have a few spaces available for our fall 2009 CDC classes (K2 2009 CDC classes (K2 2009 CDC classes (K2 2009 CDC classes (K2 ---- K5)K5)K5)K5)

The first day of school The first day of school The first day of school The first day of school will be August 31.will be August 31.will be August 31.will be August 31.

Please call Please call Please call Please call Carol Petty at 439Carol Petty at 439Carol Petty at 439Carol Petty at 439----0139 0139 0139 0139 if you have any questions.if you have any questions.if you have any questions.if you have any questions.

Child Development Center NEWSChild Development Center NEWSChild Development Center NEWSChild Development Center NEWS

Don’t forget to pray for our adopted

missionary Alissa Stewart, who is

serving in Uganda!

Student MinistryStudent MinistryStudent MinistryStudent Ministry

From The Minister Of Music From The Minister Of Music From The Minister Of Music From The Minister Of Music

& Senior Adults& Senior Adults& Senior Adults& Senior Adults

I attended a conference for ministers of music last week, and a question

was asked of us, which I shared with you this past Sunday: What if we came into worship on Sunday and instead of thinking about all that

distracts us, (things like the clothes we’re wearing, what we’re having for

lunch, what’s the music going to be like) we focused our thoughts on the

Lord? What if, before we ever entered into the Sanctuary, we made a

decision to praise Him? What if, as the hymn says, we would “ponder

anew, what the Almighty can do?” Maybe that language is a little archaic, so let’s say it

this way: Think about the Lord. Come into worship with your mind already focused on

Him. Praise Him whether you feel like it or not. Why don’t we, as David wrote in Psalm

5, come into His presence and “wait in expectation.” Come expecting Him to do

something new in you and through you! Think about what God can and will do if we are

faithful to praise Him. Do you think it would make a difference in our worship? I sure

do!

I’m looking forward to seeing everyone out at Lyman Lake this Sunday evening. It’s

going to be a great time of fun and fellowship, and of course, I’m looking forward to the

food! Bring a side dish and a dessert, and don’t forget your lawn chairs. We’ll have a

great time together!

Brian

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Friday, August 14Friday, August 14Friday, August 14Friday, August 14

7:15 7:15 7:15 7:15 ---- 9:00 pm9:00 pm9:00 pm9:00 pm

Dessert/ConcertDessert/ConcertDessert/ConcertDessert/Concert

Saturday, August 15Saturday, August 15Saturday, August 15Saturday, August 15

8:15 am 8:15 am 8:15 am 8:15 am ---- 5:00 pm5:00 pm5:00 pm5:00 pm

ConferenceConferenceConferenceConference

$85 Friday & Saturday$85 Friday & Saturday$85 Friday & Saturday$85 Friday & Saturday

$60 Saturday Only$60 Saturday Only$60 Saturday Only$60 Saturday Only

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MEMORIALS Given In Memory Of Jim Owens: Given In Memory Of Scott Mullinax:

Kevin & Lynn Crowe Mark & Risa Lewis

Patricia Kent Larry & Beth Arms

Judy McElrath Jack & Faye Morgan

Lennie Bell Alvin & Betty Freeman Norman & Margie Walker Tony & Debbie Gillespie

Daphenel Campbell Charles Clayton S.S. Class

Marc & Shanda Owens Patricia Kent

Tommy & Mary Jo Sutton Judy McElrath

Mark & Risa Lewis Eddie & Debbie McClure

Larry & Beth Arms Norman & Margie Walker

Alvin & Betty Freeman Johnny & Doris Wade Jack & Faye Morgan Judson & Linda Vaughn

Tony & Debbie Gillespie Diane Saltmarsh

Joe Mullinax Tommy & Mary Jo Sutton

Marc & Shanda Owens

Daphenel Campbell

Given In Memory Of Cora Brady: Brenda Burrell

Brenda Burrell Penny Eubanks Given In Memory Of John Turner

Etherage & Alice Farr (Irene Brown’s Father):

Jack & Faye Morgan Patricia Kent

Bethany S.S. Class Judy McElrath

Alvin & Betty Freeman

Marty & Kay Brown Given In Memory Of Shirley Harmon

Norman & Margie Walker (Mildred Ballenger’s Sister): Patricia Kent

Given In Memory Of Frances Howard: Judy McElrath

Jack & Faye Morgan

Children’s Ministry August 15 - Back To School Bash!

11:30 am - 2 pm

Lunch will be provided

Wednesday Nights!Wednesday Nights!Wednesday Nights!Wednesday Nights!

Judge MeJudge MeJudge MeJudge Me: A Wacked−Out Crazy Study on

some Wacked−Out Crazy People in the

Book of Judges!

6 pm6 pm6 pm6 pm

Hello Lyman! I can’t believe the summer is almost over! It just

flew by between camp, Sliding Rock, Carowinds, our mission trip, and

the million other things we did this year! Man, did we have a blast,

and I think that it is safe to say that our mission trip that we went

on the other week was hands down THE best trip we have ever had. God did so

many awesome things, and we can’t wait to share them with you at First Joy later

this month.

Well, by the time you are reading this, I am probably on a beach somewhere

getting a little rest and relaxation. No, this isn’t another summer camp - I’m on

vacation! I am really looking forward to getting to spend some time with my mom

and my brother and with the Lord. Please pray for God to give us safe travel and

for me to walk away refreshed and renewed spiritually.

I miss you guys, and I can’t wait to worship with you again this

Sunday! God has been so good to us, hasn’t He? It’s so awesome to

look back and see what He has already done, and I can’t wait to see

what He has in store for us! I love you guys!

Come join in the fun and

fellowship on August 16 at our annual Lyman Lake Cookout. The church will provide the chicken and drink;

you bring the sides and dessert.

Women’s Ministry LuncheonWomen’s Ministry LuncheonWomen’s Ministry LuncheonWomen’s Ministry Luncheon Aug. 23 after morning worship

Tickets are $5 Last day to buy a ticket is Aug. 16 Join us for a delightful lunch and discussion of women’s ministry opportunities in the coming year.

GO NIGHT 6:30 PM

Meet at the church and join

us as we go out in the

community and invite

people to become part of

our fellowship!.

FIRST JOYFIRST JOYFIRST JOYFIRST JOY August 23August 23August 23August 23

Come out for this special service as we reflect on what God did this

summer, commission our leadership for the new year, and take care of

a matter of business.

MEMORIALS

Given In Memory Of John Stewart:

Patricia Kent Jack & Faye Morgan

Larry & Claudette Owens Alf & Mary McGinnis

Tommy & Tammy Simpson Harold & Faye McManus

Norman & Margie Walker Bethany S.S. Class

Brenda Burrell Alvin & Betty Freeman Daphenel Campbell Marty & Kay Brown

Penny Eubanks Joe Mullinax

Etherage & Alice Farr Adult Choir

Tommy & Mary Jo Sutton Kenneth & Ann Huckaby

Mark & Risa Lewis Tony & Debbie Gillespie

Plennie Gresham Tommie & Rick Hammett

Larry & Beth Arms

HONORARIUM Given In Honor Of Charles Clayton:

Charles Clayton S.S. Class