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IN THIS ISSUE
Pastor’s Message………….….....… Page 1
Calendar of Upcoming Events…..... Page 2
Birthdays & Anniversaries ……...... Page 2
Ministry Spotlight …………...… Page 3-6
Women’s Day………………………Page 7
In Memory…………………...……. Page 8
What does it mean to believe in Jesus Christ?
If I am on a cruise ship that is sinking, I should want to get off the cruise ship and get
to safety. If the crew calls out to me and says; “The ship is sinking, get into the lifeboat
so you will be safe from drowning in the ocean.” That is good news in a bad situation.
The lifeboat can now save me from death.
Now, I can say, “I know there is a life boat, but I’m going to take my chances. I’m
going to stay on the big boat. I’m a little uncomfortable with the life boat. I heard what
the crew is telling me to do, but I want to try another way.” If I say this, it won’t be
because I know there is another way. However, I will be choosing to not accept what I
know.
Believing in the Bible is not merely accepting information. It is entrusting yourself to
the information you say you accept. In other words, there is no belief until I get in the
lifeboat. Talking means nothing. I can say, “That lifeboat looks good and I believe the
lifeboat can save me. I believe that the lifeboat is more than able. I believe that lifeboat
is a wheel in the middle of a wheel. I believe the lifeboat is so high that you can’ t get
over it, so low you can’t get under it, so wide you can get around it. I believe that the
lifeboat is the Rose of Sharon, a Bomb in Gilead, and the bright in morning star.” I
could say all this and still drown in the ocean if I get in the lifeboat.
Activated faith is when you believe Jesus Christ is your life boat and accept His
invitation to get on board.
For He and He alone can save us from our sins. May we all trust Him and Him alone.
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Youth Day……………………........ Page 9
Spotlight on Youth ………………. Page 10
Men’s Day ………………………. Page 12
Prayer List ………….….…...….… Page 14
Spiritual Corner ……...……...…… Page 14
Health Corner………..…………… Page 15
Community News ……………….. Page 15
Service Times
Intercessory Prayer: 9:15 a.m.
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
1st & 5th Sundays: 7:45 am
Prayer & Bible Study
Will Resume in September
Noon Day Prayer – Tue.- Fri.
Pastor James A. Duncan
113 Donegal Drive
Greenwood, SC 29646
Home: (864) 229-6388
Cell: (864) 993-9993
Email: [email protected]
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
302 Brodie Road, PO Box 3390
Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29070
Phone/Fax: 803-532-3654
Email: [email protected]
Website: friendshipmissionary.org
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PASTOR JAMES A.
DUNCAN
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST From the Pastor’s Desk
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JULY July 7 - Joint Ministry Meeting @ 7:00pm
July 17 - Pastor will be Guest Preacher @ Pine Hill Baptist Church,
Johnston, SC, 2:30pm
July 18 - Church Conference, 7:00 pm
July 22 - FBEA Congress of Christian Education at Olive Branch,
7:00pm
July 23 - FBEA Youth Retreat @ D. Moody Gunter Camp & Retreat
Center 9am – 6pm
July 24 – Pastor will be Guest Preacher @ Shady Grove Baptist
Church, 2:00pm
*Dates Are Subject To Change
AUGUST August 6 - Church & Cemetery Clean-Up, 8:00am
August 20 - Pre-Revival Prayer Breakfast, guest speaker,
Rev. Ronnie Peterson, 9:00am
August 27 - Sanctuary Choir Pre-Revival Concert, 6:00pm
August 28 - Annual Summer Revival, 2:00pm.
August 29 - Sept. 1st - Weeknight Revival Services, 7:30pm
Rev. Donnie Chambers Red Hill Baptist Church
of Gadsden, SC
SEPTEMBER September 17 - Fashion Gala at FMBC, at 5:00pm
September 25 - Family and Friends Day Services during
morning Service at 10:30am
JULY
1 - Loretta Abney
2 - Jasmine Culbreath
5 - Dale Matthews
5 - Jamal Bickley
6 - Bryanna Toole
7 - Brenda Edwards
9 - Josephine Robinson
9 - Jamie Gary
9 - Knowledge Jeffcoat
10 - Kenneth Speach
10 - Victoria Nero
13 - Nancy Speach Hopkins
13 - Tradavion Williams
13 - Dajah Crouder
15 - James Mitchell, Jr.
17 - Barbara Wise
17 - Corey Green
17 - Elyale Jeffcoat
18 - Shareef Ruth
18 - Janice Smith
18 - Charlie Edwards
20 - O’Neal Adams
21 - Michael Glenn
22 - SPC James McDaniel II
22 - Deloris Johnson
22 - Cicely Wise
23 - Jocelyn Williams
23 - William Summers
24 - Brenda Summers
27 - Loretta D. Sanders
28 - James Gantt, Jr.
30 - Mary Lou Wise
30 - Lillie Hausan
AUGUST
2 - Tyrone Green
3 - Shannon Lytes
4 - Shana Caldwell
7 - David Padgett
7 - Flossie Simpkins
8 - LaTasha Crouder
10 - Tyrone D. Sanders
12 - Jessica Barr-Dennis
13 - Joyce Crouder
16 - Kelvin R. Mitchell
17 - Willis Mayes
17 - Josephine Wise
17 - James T. Davis
17 - Diane Cancer
18 - Jesse Barr
18 - Alvin Willis
20 - Clarence Padgett, Jr.
22 - Janice Summers
25 - Jay Kinard
25 - Ella Katherine Mingo
31 - Louis Holloway
31 - DiAndra Duncan
JULY-ANNIVERSARIES 1-Mr. & Mrs. Ricky (Janice) Smith
28-Mr. & Mrs. Alexander (Barbara) Wise 30 - Mr. & Mrs. Freeman (Marion) Gary
SEPTEMBER 1 - Barbara Jeffcoat
1 – W. Ruth Tolen
4 - Tommy Jeffcoat
7 - Bobbie Wise
9 - Priscilla Jeffcoat
9 - Larry Willis
10 - Miranda Wise
11 - LaShonda Gary
13 - Desariee’ Duncan
16 - Johnnie Alewine
18 - Rev. Dorothy Caldwell
20 - Leia Wise
22 - Michelle Peterson
22 - GYSGT Michael Edwards
22 - Linda Barr Marshall
26 - April Adams
27 - Linda Johnson
AUGUST - ANNIVERSARIES 12 - Mr. & Mrs. Luke (Helen) Barr
18 - Mr. & Mrs. James (Diane) Cancer
24 - Mr. & Mrs. Charlie (Johnnie) Coleman
SEPTEMBER - ANNIVERSARIES 4 - Mr. & Mrs. Michael (Jackie) Tilley
9 - Mr. & Mrs. Michael (Mildred) Newell
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Calendar of Events
If any member is not listed, please submit personal information form to the church office.
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NEW MEMBERS ORIENTATION CLASS
W/ DEA. COLEMAN
BRYANT-HALL/SENIOR MISSIONARY
We meet the 3rd
Sunday of the month. We continue to
give birthday, wedding anniversary, get-well and
sympathy cards. We visited with one of our members
on the passing of her sister.
We pray our Women Day Service was a blessing to
you in some way and we would like to thank all those
who participated.
On June 4th
we held our 2nd
annual Food Drive for the
Christian Ministry Center. Along with the thank–you
message in the Twin City News we would like to
thank those who help contribute to another successful
food drive, the fliers, food, clothes, monetary, notice
in Twin City paper and personal ways that you gave.
Thank you for your support. We will be planning our
visits to the nursing facilities home to see the sick and
shut-In. If you know of someone we could visit,
please let us know or heard of someone that is sick.
We would love to help with whatever the need is. We
are also working on ideas and ways that we can be of
service, nothing is planned at this time.
“Having children is like having heart outside your
body.”
SUBMITTED BY: Sis. Vanessa Barr-Jackson
President: Sis. Ruth Tolen
BROTHERHOOD MINISTRY
The Brotherhood we greet you in the name of our
Lord and Savior. We continue to plan and pray in our
attempt to reach the young men and boys at
Friendship and in our community.
The State Brotherhood use the statement, “building
Christian men one boy at a time.”
We continue to support and participate in the program
and opportunities provided by the State Brotherhood.
We prepared and participate in the SC State
Brotherhood Track and Field meet. This year meet
was June 10, 2016 held at Wilson High School
Florence SC. This is the third year in a row our
Track team has participated with great success. We
had 19 boys participate, ages 5-16.
Brotherhood Ministry ……………………. Bro. Lowman Edwards Prison Ministry …………………...…… Rev. Dorothy Caldwell
Bryant-Hall & Senior Missionary Ministry …...…. Sis. Ruth Tolen Program Committee …………………….. Sis. Toreitha Hendrix
Dancers of Judah Ministry …………………... Rev. Iola Meadows Sanctuary Choir ………………………....……. Sis. Valerie Barr
Deacons Ministry ………………….……...…… Dea. Joe Lee Barr Sunday School Ministry ………………....…. Sis. Clantis Gregg
Deaconess Ministry …………………..………… Sis. Shirley Barr Tape Ministry …………………….……. Dea. Johnnie Milhouse
FMBC/RD Scholarship Committee ………… Rev. Iola Meadows Trustee Ministry ……………………...…….. Bro. Joseph Harris
Finance Committee …………………….….….. Bro. Darren Gantt Usher Board Ministry ……………...…………Sis. Mary Speach
Hospitality Committee ……………………… Sis. Alfreda Duncan Young Men In Action Ministry ………...…. Bro. Walter Sugick
Kitchen Committee …………...………....….. Bro. Willie Whitt.
Newsletter Ministry ………………………..…… Sis. Shirley Barr
Youth Choir …………………….………….…. Sis. Valerie Barr
Sis. Sara Johnson
Pastor’s Aide Ministry ……………….….Sis. Josephine Robinson Youth Explosion Ministry ……………….… Sis. Betty Sugick
MINISTRIES AND COMMITTES
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Ministries and Committees (continued):
The guys are already excited and anticipating next
year meet. We are hoping and praying for God
blessings and your support as work with the boys and
young men reaching our goal of building Christian
men. God bless each of you and please God bless
American.
SUBMITTED BY: Bro. Lowman Edwards, President
& Deacon Joe L. Barr
YOUTH THAT ATTENDED THE SC STATE
BROTHERHOOD TRACK AND FIELD MEET
DEACONESS MINISTRY
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only
begotten Son, that whosever believeth in him should
not perish, but have everlasting life (John 3:16)
The Deaconess ministry is still looking to our Father
for leadership and guidance that we may do His will.
We meet on Monday after the second Sunday of each
month. We apologize for not having the Fashion
Show in May, we are looking forward to next year
and assistance.
The Deaconess celebrated in May Sis. Catherine Gary
and Sis. Helen Barr’s birthday by going out to lunch
at Ruby Tuesday. We had an enjoyable time.
We are not meeting during the summer months. We
will start back with our meetings in September. We
would like to wish you all a blessed and safe summer.
May God continue to bless each and every one. SUBMITTED BY: Deaconess Eva M. Barr
PRESIDENT: Deaconess Shirley Barr
FEEDING THE HOMELESS MINISTRY
HOME MISSION
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat,
I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I
was a stranger and you invited me in. I needed clothes
and you clothed me. I was sick and you looked after
me, I was in prison and you came to visit me” –
Matthew 25:35.
We continue to collect clothing and distribute them to
the homeless and needy by way of “Keepin It Real
Ministry”. During the summer months there’s a
critical need for men’s clothing, especially men short
pants. Women summer clothes can also be used. We
would be grateful for any donations. Thanks to all
who continue to donate clothing and shoes.
We are asking for your prayers for the homeless
during the hot weather. Pray that water is readily
available to prevent heat-related illness. Cases of
water can be donated at any time. The city has
recently decided that we can feed in the park, but that
our worship service every Sunday is considered to be
an “event” for which the city wants to charge a fee.
Pastor Oscar continues to passionately lobby for our
mission to share spiritual food – the Gospel of Jesus
Christ. Please pray for Pastor Oscar through this time
that he may be strengthened and encouraged, and that
A Letter from Covenant House:
Dear Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Feed
the Homeless Ministry,
Thank you for your kind gift. Through your
support, you provide kids with food, shelter,
clothing, and safety from the streets. Your help put
them through school, and help them find jobs, and
provide the support they need to live on their own.
Your love means everything to our kids. You are
their lifeline, the reason they are not on the streets
tonight.
Summer is a tough time for our kids, the streets
and our shelters are crammed with young people
who get the courage to leave abusive situations,
only to find the streets are filled with predators
looking to buy and sell them for profit. Please keep
us and them in your thoughts and prayers this
summer and thank you so much for believing with
us that all young people have a right to a safe place
to sleep and support from people who love them.
You, all your loved ones and your intentions are in
our prayers daily.
Gratefully, Kevin Ryan, President
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Ministries and Committees (continued):
the Parks and Recreation will make the decision that
is right for the people we serve.
SPECIAL THANKS to all for their donations. We
delivered 21 cases of water and one large bag of
clothes for the homeless.
FOREIGN MISSION
Time stand still for no man, I can’t believe it’s almost
July and soon we will be headed on yet another
mission trip. “Tropical Port Excursion – Gabon,
Africa, July 17-31, 2016. We will fly into Libreville
(the largest city, commercial center and capital of
Gabon), and drive across the country from there to
Oyem. Once we leave Libreville, living conditions
will be more primitive. Roads may or may not be
paved and much of our driving after the first day will
be on rough roads, as we show the JESUS film in
village areas. Because of rugged travel, long days of
ministry, we will be subject to foods we are
unaccustomed to.
Gabon is a republic and has freedom of religion. The
indigenous religion of Gabon is a form of African
Traditional Religion (ATR) which hold that tribal
spirits and deceased ancestors must be appeased to
gain to God and receive His blessings. Roughly 10
percent of the people practice (ATR) exclusively,
with the remainder split between Christianity
(primarily Catholicism) and Islam. Throughout the
areas of Gabon where we will be ministering, there
are many mixed elements of Christianity and ATR.
We will share the gospel openly, show the JESUS
film and speak in village churches as we work
alongside local Gabonese pastors and evangelists. As
we pray and trust God, we will play a vital part in the
long-term ministry strategy in Gabon which includes
church planting as well as numerical and qualitative
church growth.
Please keep our mission team in your prayers!
HUMBLY SUBMITTED BY: Rev. Iola Meadows
PRISON MINISTRY Hello Family at the Ship. The Prison Ministry is
going smoothly.
We have been led to go a different route. It has been
six months since we have become involved with the
mentoring program at the prison. Come and join us.
God is my platform. There is a process, you have to
go through.
Let me know at (803)403-4201.With Love and Peace.
SUBMITTED BY: Rev. Dorothy Caldwell
SANCTUARY CHOIR
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Sanctuary Choir has entered into Revival season. We
will be traveling to revivals all over the area until
September.
We wish all choir members that are celebrating a
birthday and anniversary, best wishes.
Our Pre-revival concert will be in August 20th, at
6:00pm. We are making preparations for a bless time
and thanking God to see another revival.
Our sick and shut-in list includes: Sis. Mary Milhouse
and Sis. Janie Summers. We wish them a speedy
recovery
SUBMITTED BY: Sis. Valerie Barr, Choir Director
President: Sis. Sara Johnson
SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTRY
You may be the person whom God uses to reach the
Sunday School Ministry
We are blessed by the LORD for the mighty growing
of the seed of His word being sown in the lives of our
youth here at FMBC. It was shown during our Youth
Day Service, “Yes! JESUS loves me!” Matt. 19:14
and during VBS, “I’VE GOT TALENT” Eph. 2:10.
Twelve youth gave their lives to Christ during the
week and one on the third Sunday. What a mighty,
mighty GOD we serve.
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Motto: Life is like music, it
has high and low notes. No
matter how high ones notes
may be, keep in tune with
God, and you will never go
out of tune in the music of
life.
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Ministries and Committees (continued): At VBS, we had in attendance an average of 150 – 175
daily. We could not have been successful without our
volunteers of 54. We pray our LORD’S Devine
Blessings to reign upon you and to keep you all forever
in HIS Mighty care.
If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the
very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it
with the strength God provides, so that in all things God
may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the
glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. — 1 Peter
4:11 (NIV)
We are given gifts to use in God's Kingdom for two
reasons: 1) to bring glory to God, and, 2) to bless others.
Whether we serve or speak, we are to do so with these
two goals in mind, knowing that God will supply the
strength to do what he has gifted us to do.
Again, thanks to all volunteers, those behind the scenes
and the ones up close and personal. It would not have
worked without you and the divine anointing of the HOLY SPIRT upon you. BLESS YOU!
Please come and join us in this Ministry. The door to
my heart is always open to speak with you about this
ministry needs. “The harvest is plentiful, but the labors
are few.” Matthew 9:37.
SUBMITTED BY: Sister Clantis P. Gregg, Superintendent
TRUSTEE MINISTRY
During the past quarter the Trustee Ministry had
monthly meeting. During this time we initiated turning
on the utilities in the FMBC pink house. We did a
thorough cleaning inside and outside for the pink house
(e.g.) cleaning the bathtub-sink and commode in the
bathroom fumigation inside for house pests and
exterminating outside for ants and unsafe rodents. The
above were conducted to make preparation for
permanent usage for the house lawn care was contained
for the property. Routine inspection for the church it’s
properties and cometary were conducted.
During the next quarter the Trustee Ministry will focus
on the unfinished projects first summer cleaning will be
conducted (eg) church sanctuary, touch up painting
inside and out. Routine yearly cleaning of church
cemetery will be initiated by Trustee’s and church
family. Sanctuary carpet will be cleaned for the annual
summer revival. We continue to conduct other related
duties and prioritize all project, as needed. The Trustee
Ministry give Thanks’ to the church ministries for their
financial support for the carport (for church van) and
toward the purchase of new door for the front entrance
of the church.
Let a man so consider us, as ‘SERVANTS OF Christ’ and
stewards of the mysteries of God 1 Corinthians 4:1
SUBMITTED BY: Bro. Joseph Harris, Chairman
USHERS MINISTRY
Congratulations to Junior Usher, Brittany HERBERT,
on your graduation. As you enter into this chapter of
your life; institution of higher learning, God’s blessing
upon you, your efforts and a world of endless
possibilities.
Young adulthood is an exciting time for learning,
opening new doors , adventures, and discovering who
you are and where your spot in life..
Reach, explore and above all else, remember you are a
child of God, He loves you, and to whom much is given
much is required. Enjoy this
wonderful life and remember to trust God in all things.
SUBMITTED BY: Sis. Mary Speach, President
YOUTH EXPLOSION
We bring you greeting from Youth Explosion! We are
really excited about what God is going to do in our next
season. We are currently on our summer break. We
closed out our session for the summer with a Luau for
the children. We will begin our next session in
September. We are looking for more staff members and
teachers. Please join us and help make Youth Explosion
a success for the coming year
SUBMITTED BY: Sis. Rene’ Steadman
DIRECTOR: Sis. Betty Sugick
SASSY & SAVED
SASSY & SAVED is a girl’s mentoring program for
ages 9-18. We currently have 4 young ladies
participating and are looking for more to join.
We had our first getting to know you outing where the
girls were treated to a mani/pedi. They are working on
their vision boards so we can see what their goals and
dreams are and help them reach them one by one. If you
know of any young lady that is interested please contact
Rene’.
We are looking forward to the next move God is making
in our lives.
SUBMITTED BY: Sis. Rene’ Steadman
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Women’s Day service was held on Sunday, May 8th, during morning service. Services were hosted by Bryant-Hall Senior
Missionaries and their theme was “Women On A Mission”. Worship service began with Sunday School being taught by
all women and featured were the Women’s Day Mass choir and guest preacher, Rev. Eva Anderson of Pleasant Hill
Missionary Baptist Church.
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Bro. Henry “Jap” Jackson
When I think of the word man I think of my dad Henry Jackson. One possessing in a high degree the distinctive qualities of manhood, one having many excellences Although he wasn't educated he seen capable of completing any task. Henry was a man's man, the kind of man you didn't bother. He hunted and performed repairs on cars and others electrical. His nickname was “Jap”, because in his youngest days he would fight. Henry was a character whenever one of us would get angry he would tell us if you think you can whip me you better fight slow and let me win. He put his all in everything he did including serving the Lord. If you would walk into to church he would be praying and you know you was going to be waiting awhile. He prayed the same way at home. he wasn't perfect. By any means but he did the best
he could with what he had. He taught us how to love each other, how to face fears and conquer them, don’t let me forget he was a dresser and loved singing. Henry loved
quartet also. Only what we do For Christ will last. We love and miss Henry E. Jackson.
Sis. Lency Carter Mother of Linda B. Johnson
Ms. Carter joined Friendship at an early age and was famous until her death. She was one of the first to organize an Usher Board at FMBC under the leadership of Deacon Claude Lindsey, in the 1930s.
1895 – 1965
Elizabeth Taylor Edwards Great, Great Grandmother of Sis. Lorraine
Johnson. Daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Alford Edmond. She joined FMBC at an early age and was a faithful member. She served as VP of the Usher Board and in many other capacities until the lord called her home with love.
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Youth Day Services were held on June 12th
during morning services. The Service was hosted by the Sunday School
Ministry. It featured a Youth Mass Choir and guest speaker Bro. Steve Coleman. The theme was Yes, Jesus Loves
Me! The Church was surprised by a $1200 donation from the youth toward purchasing a new front entry door for
the church.
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The 2015-2016 school year accomplishments were amazing. Our youth were
recognized for the Principal's List, A/B Honor Roll, Academic and Sports awards,
Good Behavior awards and a Certificate of Recognition from the church. All youth
were promoted to the next grade. Praise God for the amazing things He has done and
is still doing in the life of these young people. Join us in celebrating and honoring our
youth!
Shamairauna Abner
Chanelle Adams
Javonte Adams
Christian Barr
James Barr
Makayla Barr
Malaysia Barr
Alex Burnette
Luke Burnette
Pat Burgess
Nygee Burgess
Kwendin Coleman
Dana Dennis
Darius Dennis
Dyani Dennis
Andreous Gary
Jada Gary
Jasmine Gary
Ayla Hausan
Briana Herbert
Adriaonna Hill
Shakara Jeffcoat
Grabrielle Johnson
Isaiah Logan
Crystal Massop
A’Ziyah Miller
Taylor Osborne
De’Val Sincere Peaster
Le Asia Quattlebaum
Tyheem Quattlebaum
Jordyn Thompson
Quiana Tolen
Taleah Tolen
Tiana Tolen
Aubrianna Williams
Jaewan Williams
Jahmad Williams
Jamiyah Williams
Jayden Wilson
Miranda Wise
The school year is out and the FRIENDSHIP YOUTH are enjoying their summer. But there are some activities that our youth has
participated in. James Barr, Andreous Gary Daruis Dennis, Jaewan Williams , Jahmad Barr-Williams,Alex Burnette, Luke Burnette,
and Jayden Williams, Participated in the Brotherhood Track meet in Florence, SC.
Tiana Tolen is spending her summer playing basketball. Malaysia Barr graduated from Youth Leadership Lexington county class of
2016.
Daruis Dennis, Jaewan Williams James Barr, Jahmad Barr-Williams, also are spending their summer weight room and football
practices. Jamiyah Williams playing volleyball and basketball and Taleah Tolen is playing basketball.
This youth received report cards and did exeptional for the 2015-2016 school. Once again THE SHIP congratulates Jsmine Culbreath,
Brittany Herber, Keynesiha Adams, and Ciecely Wise on graduating high school.
We wish you gook luck in college and we know you will do great things in life.
Youth Reports, Malaysia Barr
SPOTLIGHT ON OUR YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT YOUTH DAY RECOGNITION 2016
YOUTH NEWS
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Keyneisha Adams, Gilbert High
School Graduate, A/B Honor Roll 3. 8
GPA, BLS and CNA Certified.
Accepted to USA Aiken and will be
majoring in Nursing.
Amber Brown, graduating from
B-L high school. She’s the
daughter of Annette Summers. She
received the Bud and Billie
Eubanks Memorial Scholarship
and she’s accepted to Clemson
University.
Jasmine Culbreath, Batesburg-
Leesville High School Graduate.
Brittney Herbert, Ridge View High
School Graduate. (Accepted to
School of the Arts in Charlotte, NC.)
Damian Gortman, will be
attending Jireh Preparatory
Academy in Matthews, NC
to play football. After prep
school, he will transition to
college where he will major
in Journalism. He plans to
become a teacher & coach.
Jonathan Gortman, will
be attending Newberry College. He received the Urban
League Gifted and Talented award. He was accepted
into the Call Me Mister Program. He plans to major in
Education and Engineering. (Grandsons of Josephine
Robinson)
Daijah Pickens, Batesburg-Leesville
High School Graduate. (Acceptance
to USC Aiken)
Pair West, Certificate of Appreciation from Deerfield
Elementary School for
encouraging the students to
love reading, Columbia
Urban League’s Young and
Gifted Award for academics,
Columbia Urban League’s
Young and Gifted Award for
Leadership, Columbia Urban
League’s Young and Gifted
for Athletics, Selected for
admission to Southern
Wesleyan University with a
full 4 year scholarship.
Cicely Wise, National Beta
Club Scholarship, Safe Federal
Credit Union Scholarship,
Columbia College Trustless
Scholarship, Leadership
Scholarship, South Carolina
Association of Title 1
Administrators Scholarship,
Woman’s Society of Batesburg-
Leesville Scholarship, Poultry
Festival Scholarship, Alpha
Delta Kappa Scholarship,
Senator Katrina Shealy Scholarship, Aiken County
Minister’s Wives & Widows Scholarship, 2016
Columbia Urban League Award Winner, 2016 CSRA
Regional Science Fair Award Winner (2nd
place) total
Scholarships $57,400.00. Accepted to Columbia
College.
OUR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
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Men’s day service was held on June 12, 2016 during morning service. Men’s day was hosted by the
Brotherhood Ministry. The speaker was our own Pastor James Duncan. They recognized the member of
the 70 and above club.
Men’s Day 2016
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FRIENDSHIP MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
Annual SUMMER REVIVAL August 29-September 1, 2016
Nightly at 7:30 PM
PRAYER BREAKFAST August 20, 2016 at 9:00am
Guest Preacher: Rev. Ronnie Peterson
of Mt. Zion Baptist Church
OPENING SUNDAY SPEAKER AT 2:00 P.M.
Rev. G. Curtis Patterson
of Perfecting Full Gospel, Greenwood, SC and
Peaceful Baptist Church, Columbia, SC
SPEAKER FOR THE WEEK Rev. Donnie Chambers
of Red Hill Baptist Church, Gadsden, SC
MONDAY – Deacon Joe Barr, Deacon Charlie
Coleman, Sunday School Ministry and Sanctuary
Choir
TUESDAY- Deacon Luke Barr, Deacon Jesse Barr,
Youth Explosion and Children’s Choir
WEDNESDAY- Deacon R.O. Levy, Deacon Frank
Wise, Brotherhood and Missionaries
THURSDAY- Deacon Johnnie Milhouse,
Deaconess and Trustee Ministry
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Sis. JoAnne Barton
Sis. Claudia Keisler
Sis. Mary L. Langford
Sis. Martha Matthews
Sis. Ruthie Matthews
Sis. Janice Summers
Sis. Mattie Alewine
Sis. Lucille Willis
Deaconess Mary Milhouse
Sis. Nancy Speach Hopkins
Continue to pray for our
members on the prayer
list and stop by or give
them a call to let them
know you are thinking of
them!
SPIRITUAL CORNER
OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES
We want to express our sincere condolences to the
families in the church and community who have
recently lost a loved one.
To the Butler, Etheredge, Addy, Cook, Rowe,
Marshall, Miles and Wigfall families. We can never
make complete sense of a loss at this degree. May the
love that surrounds you give you strength in the days
to come.
Lorraine Johnson (Christian Experience)
Makayla Barr (Baptism) Davonte Adams (Baptism)
Dyani Arie Dennis (Baptism)
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12 Processed Foods You Should Be Eating
Add These Processed Foods to Your Cart
With that in mind, here are some of the “best of the
best” packaged foods that can help add variety to your
diet and make cooking fresh meals more manageable.
Chances are you don’t even think of many of these
foods as being processed
1. Canned Beans Fully-cooked canned beans are a
convenient, ready-to-eat protein, and they’re often the
gateway ingredient to making more meatless meals.
Combine them with brown rice or quinoa and veggies
for a hearty entrée, or add to a salad in place of
chicken.
2. Frozen Vegetables and Fruits If it hasn’t been
drilled into your head yet, frozen produce is just as
nutritious as fresh, and there’s less waste since you
can use only what you need and hold onto the rest for
another meal. I use up my fresh vegetables early in the
week and keep a stash of frozen blends on hand for
later in the week, when the produce drawer is bare.
3. Whole-Grain Pasta This is a terrific weeknight
dinner staple, since it takes less than 20 minutes to
prep from start to finish. While your noodles are
cooking, sauté some sliced chicken and veggies in
olive oil, and toss everything together just before
serving. If you find whole wheat too grainy, try brown
rice or quinoa varieties.
4. Nut Butters and Packaged Nuts If you keep a jar
of peanut butter and a loaf of whole-grain bread
stocked in the house, you always have a simple meal
at your disposal. While seasoned nut blends may have
more sugar or salt than plain varieties, they’re still a
huge improvement over empty carbs like chips and
cookies.
5. Yogurt If you prefer the convenience or flavor of
premixed fruit yogurts to plain yogurt, just be sure to
check the sugar content before you buy. Look for
varieties that list fruit ahead of sweeteners on the
ingredients list and ideally contain less than 18 grams
of sugar per serving (that’s about 2 to 2.5 teaspoons of
added sugar in addition to the naturally occurring
lactose in yogurt, and fructose in fruit).
6. Bagged Popcorn Popcorn is a whole grain, and
most bagged brands contain just three ingredients:
popcorn, oil, and salt. When you’re craving something
snacky, it’s a great alternative to chips and pretzels.
7. Hummus If you’re not inclined to make your own
hummus, pick up a tub of this heart-healthy spread for
dunking vegetables at snack time and layering on
sandwiches at lunch.
8. Individually-Portioned Cheese String cheese,
snack-size squares, and mini rounds are perfectly
portioned for those who have a hard time sticking to
just a few slices.
9. Canned and Frozen Fish Canned Alaskan salmon
is about one-fourth the cost of fresh wild salmon and
is shelf-stable, so you don’t have to worry about
buying it the same day you plan to cook it. Frozen,
individually-wrapped filets are another hassle-free
option if you’re looking to eat more fish.
10. Jarred Marinara Sauce and Salsa There are
plenty of great marinara brands with minimal
ingredients on store shelves, so why not save some
time where you can? The same goes for salsa. Keep a
jar on hand and you can transform staples like
chicken, beans, tortillas, and brown rice into easy,
well-loved meals like tacos and burrito bowls.
11. Whole-Grain Breads and Crackers Bread is a
grocery list staple for a reason: Toast is the perfect
breakfast solution when you’re short on time — just
top with nut butter, avocado, sliced egg, or ricotta for
a simple meal you can eat on your way out the door.
Hearty, fiber-rich crackers make a satisfying snack
when paired with cheese or hummus.
12. Naturally Flavored (Unsweetened) Seltzers and
Waters These are great options if you’re trying to
avoid sugary or diet drinks but get bored with plain
water. Their fruity flavor keeps your taste buds
engaged without relying on real or artificial
sweeteners.
Health Care Awareness
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BATESBURG-LEESVILLE BRANCH
NAACP
The NAACP Heritage Membership Campaign begins
February 1, 2016 and we are still seeking
membership. Membership is the life line of our
organization. Please join! Adult membership is
$30.00; Youth membership is $10.00. Please see
Shirley Barr pertaining to memberships.
President, R.O. Levy, Sr.
Secretary, Betty Etheredge
GARY R. ADAMS named 2A-Region Coach of
The Year for Girls and Boys Track!
RELAY FOR LIFE Thank you FMBC for joining American Cancer Society
Relay For Life of Batesburg-Leesville and helping to finish
the fight against cancer.
Congratulations to WILLIS MAYES for receiving a
certificate as a Certified Rod Buster.
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**FMBC OFFICERS**
Pastor of the Church …………………………………………………………….……….…… Reverend James A. Duncan
Chairman, Deacon's Ministry …………………………………………………………….….………. Deacon Joe Lee Barr
Vice Chairman, Deacon’s Ministry …………………………………………………….….…………… Deacon Jesse Barr
Chairman, Finance Ministry ……… ………………..……………………………….…..….……….. Brother Darren Gantt
Chairman, Trustee Ministry …………………………………………………………………………. Brother Joseph Harris
Vice Chairman, Trustee Ministry ………. ………….……………………………….…………….. Brother Michael Newell
Vice Chairman of Finance Ministry ………………………………………………………….…. Brother Lowman Edwards
Clerk/Treasurer of the Church ……………………………………………………………………. Reverend Iola Meadows
Secretary of the Church ……………………………………………………………….………….. Sister Loretta D. Sanders
THE SHIP! A quarterly newsletter to share news and to keep our members informed of events in the
church and surrounding communities. The newsletter will consist of a message from Our Pastor, Ministry
Spotlight, Upcoming Events, Spiritual Corner (Condolences), Testimony, Birthdays, Anniversaries,
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