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FMBC Update
October 2014
Foreman Memorial Baptist Church – 207 Smith Avenue – New Ellenton SC 29809
803-652-2242
Articles:
• Revival Oct. 12-15
• Awana Training
• Anchor Rehab
October 12 – 15, 2014 – 6:30 PM
Page 2
• Thank You for Your
Service! Page 2
• Trunk or Treat!!
Page 2
• Music Ministry
Page 3
• Women on
Mission, Page 3
Highlights:
Sunday Lunch!
2
Friends Class News 3
S.A.M. Trip Pics
3
Christian Big Band
Oct. 4; St. Paul
UMC
4
October Birthdays
4
Requested Prayer
Bible Readings &
Financial Report
4
October Calendar
Rev. Richard Nichols
Pastor
James Grigsby
Music Program
Director/Pianist
Wendy Grigsby, Editor
Ministry Assistant
Amy Bailey
Asst. Ministry Assistant
Email:
[email protected]
Visit our Web site at
www.foremanbaptist.com
Join us on Facebook!
REVIVAL
There is nothing that
I can think of as
exciting as a revival.
However, the spiritual
revival of a church does
not just occur. It is also
more than hir
hiring a
preacher and putting
aside three or four days
on the church calendar.
True revival belongs to
the Lord and He is the
only one who can send it.
If we really want revival,
then we must reach
down into our souls and
earnestly pray -- and that
with much tears and
meekness to ask Jesus
to bless us with this
revival. If we would pray
daily for our church, it
wouldn’t surprise me to
see our church blessed
with new converts and
members this October.
We have a little time left,
so if you haven’t been
praying for revival then
now is the time to start.
We need to pray for
Reverend Marion Britton
(Pastor of Jackson First
Baptist), who will be our
revivalist. Other prayer
subjects are our pastor,
deacons and all of the
teachers and leaders at
Foreman. Also, let’s pray
for the music for the
revival. These are just a
few of the needs to be
lifted up, but with a little
thought and effort, I’m
sure that you could come
up with many wonderful
requests that would help
our revival. I look
forward to seeing you
there!
- David Watkins
Awana Training – September 13
Seven of our Awana
leaders attended a day of
training at Abilene Baptist
Church in Martinez.
It was a really good training,
and we learned how to
better reach our community
for Christ through Awana.
The morning session began
with a “parade” of flags
representing the countries
who have Awana groups.
There were 18 flags, the 4
colors of Awana flags, and
the United States flag. We
said the pledge to the
US flag, the pledge to the
Awana flag (which goes,
“I pledge allegiance to the
Awana flag, which stands
for the Awana Clubs;
whose goal is to reach
boys and girls for Christ,
and train them to serve
him.”
We broke out into 2
morning sessions of our
choice (depending on our
area of service), had a
Chick-Fil-A sandwich and
a Klondike bar; and then
went to the last two
sessions. Our Awana
group was awarded a
plaque for having at least
70% of our leaders
attending. We had 7 out
of 10 leaders present!
Thanks to FMBC for
supporting this worthwhile
outreach, and to the
leaders for continuing to
demonstrate:
Approved Workmen
Are Not Ashamed!
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Thank You for Your Service!
Service
Anchor Rehab
This month has been a little bit
of a challenge for the Anchor
team. Bernice has been ill and
could not make a couple of
meetings. Of course, when she
can’t go that means that Jennifer
stays home and takes care of her;
which means that Mrs. Pope
doesn’t go because Jennifer is
her ride—which pretty much
leaves me—which I really don’t
mind – but I like it much better
when we’re all there.
All of that said, we have had
some wonderful meetings at
Anchor Rehab over the last few
weeks. I love to minister to the
residents with singing and
JOIN US
FOR
SUNDAY
LUNCH!
On the Menu
October 19:
Chili
Plates are $5
each; proceeds
to support
summer youth
camp in 2015;
come to the CLC
after the monthly
meeting.
preaching. There are many
opportunities to pray a
special prayer or to comfort
someone who’s feeling low.
Sometimes they just need
someone to talk to. What
Whatever the need, we consider it
a privilege to be able to
fellowship and m
minister with
these wonderful people.
Of course, with Anchor being
a rehabilitation center now
we are not only dealing with
senior citizens. Pretty much
anyone could come through
there that has been to the
hospital; which also opens
new avenues of ministry
ministry.
We have had people from all
walks of life in our services.
Whether they are preachers
or lost, we always enjoy the
time that we spend with
them. Who knows, maybe
revival will break out at
Anchor one day soon.
- David Watkins
Sunday School Director Robert Grigsby
formally thanked the “retiring” teachers who
recently wrapped up decades of leadership roles
at FMBC. Generations have benefited from their
weekly preparation, and we are all grateful to the
Lord for them, and to the teachers for their
innumerable contributions to the children of the
church. The teachers who were recognized
with a certificate of appreciation on Sunday,
September 7 were:
Mrs. Carol Tucker – Over 25 Years’ service
teaching children and adults, and as outreach
leader.
Mrs. Barbara Kendrick,, Mrs. Janelle Pope, and
Mrs. Louise Parrish – All Over 40 Years’
service teaching children.
children
Mrs. Edna Hanna – Over 40 Years’ service
teaching children and served
serv as Sunday School
Secretary.
Mr. Robert Grigsby was presented a certificate
of appreciation by Pastor Richard for his over 30
years’ service as either Teacher,
eacher, Assistant
Director, or Director.
irector. Robert continues to serve
as Sunday School Director for the 2014-15
church year. WE APPRECIATE ALL OF YOU!!
TRUNK OR TREAT!!! November 1, 6-7 pm
We always have SUCH fun
handing out candy at
Trunk or Treat! You will
need to mark Saturday,
November 1 as our Trunk or
Treat day since October 31
falls on a football Friday
night and we believe having
it on Saturday will be better.
You will have an opportunity
to contribute candy or cash
this year—or
or even better
better—
come and bring your own
trunk! The Foremani
Foremanites
might turn up as just about
anything to entertain the
community, and some of the
trunks or SUV rear areas are
decked out as well! There is
never a dull moment! We
will do some advertising so
parents will know when to
bring the kids, and we can
show the
he love of Jesus!
Taken last year at Trunk or
Treat – above: Wesley & his
grandfather, Richard Nichols;
below: Brihanna Maas and
Shamirra Braswell.
SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 1
6:00 – 7:00 pm
at the
FMBC PARKING LOT
ON PINE STREET
Donations
Don
of candy now
being accepted; please leave
in the church office or green
vestibule box. Vehicles
should be set up by 5:45 pm.
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Music Ministry
Christmas is right around the
corner! The choir has begun work
on this year’s special music for the
Christmas season which will center
on the Advent Wreath. Starting
Sunday, November 30, we’ll present
music in the service that explores the
meaning behind each candle:
Prophecy & Hope, Bethlehem &
Love, Shepherds & Joy, Angels &
Peace, and Christ & Purity. On the
Sunday before Christmas, December
21, we’ll recap the previous weeks
for this year’s Christmas Musical.
Then we’ll conclude the musical
series on Christmas Eve at the
Candlelight Lord’s Supper Service
with the lighting of the Christ candle.
If you’re interested in singing with us,
there’s still plenty of time to learn the
music! Practice is at 6:45pm each
Wednesday right after the Prayer
Meeting.
Back in 2003, Mr. Clanton Mosley
conducted a survey of church
members to determine our church’s
favorite hymns. It was a great idea
with great results, and in between
now and the end of 2014, we will
conduct a similar survey. Keep an
eye out in the coming weeks for
information. There will be homework!
But it will be enjoyable (and not
graded). Be thinking of hymns and
songs that mean a lot to you, your
favorite hymns and songs, and your
favorites of what we do in Morning
Worship on Sundays. – James
FMBC Update
Friends Class News
Women on Mission
Seven ladies attended the Women
on Mission meeting on September
8. Mrs. Geraldyne Bradham filled
in wonderfully for Mrs. Yvonne
since she was unable to meet that
night.
The Friends Class and a few other
friends gathered at Red Lobster in
Aiken on September 6 to honor
retiring teacher, Mrs. Carol Tucker.
The class welcomes Mrs. Irene
Hawley as their new teacher in that
class for the 2014-15 year.
Class members present at the
party/meal were Amy Bailey, Linda
Ricks (seated), Carol Tucker, Joy Ho,
Karen Hutson, Ann Poston, and
Wendy Grigsby.
We prayed for the missionaries
who had birthdays, then had
refreshments provided by some of
the ladies. As always, it was good
fellowship and time spent in
prayer!
The next meeting will be a week
earlier than usual and on
TUESDAY,
TUESDAY October 7, since
Revival
val meetings are planned for
the following week and we will all
want to be there! All ladies are
welcome! Meet at 6:00 pm in the
Fellowship Hall.
- Wendy
OUR SENIOR ADULTS visited the SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY MUSEUM in
Columbia on August 21, then shared a meal at Fuddruckers.
Larry Ricks,
Louise &
James
Parrish and
Carol Tucker
Pastor
Richard
Nichols
Remember Winter Storm Pax?
We’re still cleaning up from it,
but many thanks to all the
Nordeens and their friend (pictured)
for taking care of the remaining
stumps, and to Aaron Boyd for his
earlier work on helping us with
those. We appreciate you all!
Millard Howington
Discussing “The Adjutant
General” Exhibit: Janelle and
Mark Pope, Pete and Carol
Tucker, and Larry Ricks
Louise Parrish
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Requested Prayer
Rollins’
Christian Big Band
Come enjoy Christian
favorites in the style of the
Big Band Era
of the 1940’s
St. Paul United
Methodist Church
Family Life Center
New Ellenton SC
Saturday, 10-4-2014
4:00 pm
Admission: Canned goods
for charity!
Come & bring a friend!
Refreshments following concert
Questions? Call
Jane Morris 649-2014
Pray for Healing
Healing:
Military:
Ron Arbaugh
Leah (Thorne) Calvert
Teresa Hair
Art Hanna
E. L. Josey
Bernice Dixon
Polly Green
Howard Greenway
Teresa Hair
Henry Holton
Barbara Kendrick’s
Cousins Pam & Betty
Linda Sumner
JV & Jonnie Wynn
Becki’s mother, Betty
Daniel & Family– Ft. Drum NY
Other Needs:
New Ellenton
City Council, PD, FD.
Jimmy Duncan, Jr.
Grant M. Ensley
FMBC Requests:
Revival, Oct. 12-15
Awana, The Net,
Anchor Rehab Ministry;
Children’s Church
Bud Vase Ministry,
GA’s;
Women on Mission;
Senior Adults Ministry;
October
ber Bible
Readings
3 – James Austin
6 – Betty Charpia
13 – Jacob Moorhead
13 – Alexya N. (Awana)
13 – Georgia Shaw
13 – David Watkins
16 – David Bryant
16 – Polly Green
17 – Lexie Braswell
19 – Roy Shaw
20 – Conie Austin
20 – Jason Bledsoe
21 – Joy Pruett
23 – Amy Bailey
23 – Jennifer Ogden
25 – Michael Braswell
28 – Carol Tucker
31 – Louise Parrish
HAPPY OCTOBER
BIRTHDAYS!!
Following is our 3-year
read-the
the-Bible-through
schedule. Read chapter
chapters
indicated, unle
unless more are
listed for that day
day. Complete schedules are on the
vestibule table.
Sept. 29
29-Oct. 5:
Sept. 29
29-Oct. 4:
Ephesians 1
1-4
Oct. 5: Psalms 1
1-2
October 6
6-12:
Oct. 6: Psalms 3
3-4
Oct. 7--12: Psalms 5-10
October 13
13-19:
Oct. 13: Psalms 11-12
Oct. 14: Psalms 13
13-14
Oct. 15: Psalms 15
15-16
Oct. 16--18: Psalms 17-19
Oct. 19: Psalms 20
20-21
October 20
20-26:
Oct. 20: Psalm 22
Oct. 21: Psalms 23
23-24
Oct. 22
22-24:
Psalms 25
25-27
Oct. 25: Psalms 28
28-29
Oct. 26: Psalm 30
October 27
27-November 2:
Psalms 36
36-40 and
Philippians 1
1-4
H.I.S. Course Golf Ministry;
Ministry
Cumbee Center;
Parent Project,
FMBC Pastor & Leaders,
Leaders
Sun/Wed Bible Studies,
College Students:
Lee Bryant (Graduating)
Maliek Burrell
Paige Funderberg
Simone Grigsby
Suzanne Hepler
Jacob Kephart
Wil Moorhead
Chelsea Parker
Elizabeth Rogers
Kaitlyn Shaw
Financial Report
September brings with
it a host of adjustments
in the areas of church
leadership and finances
since it is the turn of our
church year from the
old year to the new year
in both areas.
God has blessed us
with commitment and
resources in these
areas, and we pray to
let Him lead us in all we
do in 2014-2015. Next
business meeting will
be October 21 after the
morning service.
SEPTEMBER
SUMMARY
Tithes & Offerings
$13,051.30
CLC Offerings
$2,670.00
CLC Balance as of
9/1/14
$80,421.61
Mrs. J. D. Chapman
Offering for
SC Missions (to date)
$413.00
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October 2014
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PRAY FOR REVIVAL
SUNDAY-WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12
12–
–15
Led by Rev. Marion Britton
after the
Silver Bluff vs.
Ridgeland game
HOMECOMING
Worship Music led by Charlie Crews
5
6
7
Saturday
4 4:00 pm
Rollins’
Christian Big
Band at
St. Paul’s UMC
FLC, New
Ellenton
8
9
10
11
15
16
17
18
6:00 pm
Fellowship
Hall
12
13
14
No regular
Wed. Activities
4:30 pm
Fin. Comm.
11:30 am-CLC
FMBC REVIVAL –6:30
6:30 pm
“Family
Atomic City
Night in the
Festival
Park”
New
New
Ellenton
Ellenton
10 am – 6 pm
No Awana/The Net
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
28
29
30
31
NOVEMBER
12:05 pm
Business Mtg.
12:30 pm
Sunday Lunch
** Chili **
November 2014
Newsletter
Article Deadline
26
27
1
6:00 – 7:00 pm
after the
Silver Bluff vs.
Barnwell game
Weekly Opportunities/Activities
Every Sunday
9:30-9:45 – Church Library Open
9:45 am – Sunday School
11:00 am – Morning Worship – Sanctuary
5:30 pm – Awana (CLC)
5:30 pm – The Net (Fellowship Hall)
6:00 pm – Lay-led
led Bible Study & Prayer Time, Sanctuary
Every Tuesday: 6:30 pm – Anchor Health & Rehab Ministry
w/David Watkins
Every Wednesday
3:00 pm – (or 1 pm 1st Wed.) – GA’s, Sanctuary Classroom
5:45 pm – Lay-led
led Bible Study & Prayer Time, Sanctuary
6:00-8:00 pm – Parent Project, Fellowship Hall
6:45 pm – Choir Rehearsal
FOREMAN MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH
REV. RICHARD NICHOLS, PASTOR
207 Smith Avenue
New Ellenton SC 29809
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Pray for REVIVAL!! All Welcome!
Sunday-Wednesday, October 12-15, 2014
at 6:30 nightly
led by Rev. Marion Britton
Worship in Music led by Mr. Charlie Crews
Non-Profit Org.
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