SUNDAYS Worship Service - 9:00am Sunday School - 10:00am Worship Service 11:00am

WEDNESDAYS Bible Study- 6:00pm

OFFICE HOURS Monday – Thursday

9:00am – 4:00pm

Friday 9:00am – 1:00pm

CONTACT INFO Phone (803) 435-8136

Fax (803) 435-9035

Website: www.fbcmanning.org

E-mail: Firstbaptistchurchofmanning

@gmail.com

DIRECTORY

SENIOR PASTOR Dr. Phillip Reynolds

WORSHIP LEADER Mr. Lee Stogner

CHILDREN/YOUTH MINISTER

Mr. Andy McCall

ORGANIST Mrs. Kathy Gatlin

PIANIST Mrs. Heather Hawkins

OFFICE MANAGER Mrs. Criss Gray

FINANCE SECRETARY Mrs. Linda Pierce

MINISTRY ASSISTANT Shelley Richburg

CUSTODIAN Mr. Joseph Conyers

MAINTENANCE Mr. Franklin Brown

HOUSEKEEPER Mrs. Annette Canty

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid

PERMIT 3 Manning, SC 29102

MARCH INFORMER Volume 26 Issue No. 3

February 24, 2021

P R A I S I N G O U R G O D

S E R V I N G O U R N E I G H B O R

49 W Boyce St. Manning, SC 29102

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

6

MARCH

Subject to Change due to COVID19

1 2 3 6:00pm Bible Study and Prayer

4 5

7 9:00am Worship Service 10:00am Sunday School 11:00am Worship Service

8 9 10 6:00pm Business Meeting

11 12 13

14 9:00am Worship Service 10:00am Sunday School 11:00am Worship Service

15 16 17 6:00pm Bible Study and Prayer

18 19 20

21 9:00am Worship Service 10:00am Sunday School 11:00am Worship Service

22 23 24 6:00pm Bible Study and Prayer

25 26 27

28 PALM SUNDAY 9:00am Worship Service 10:00am Sunday School 11:00am Worship Service

29 30 31 6:00pm Bible Study and Prayer

CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL

will begin meeting in person beginning Sunday, March 7th

at 10:00am.

NURSERY and CHILDREN’S CHURCH

will be available during the 11:00am

worship service.

Please enter on Mill Street and drive through the covered Portico. You will exit onto Boundary St.

The family is requesting CLOTH diapers and only

clothes size 6 months or older for her. The couple is

registered at TARGET and AMAZON

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

Our goal this year is $9,021

1 – Numbers 22-24: Mark 5:1-20 2 – Numbers 25-26: Mark 5:21-43 3 – Numbers 27-29: Mark 6:1-13 4 – Numbers 30-31: Mark 6:14-32 5 – Numbers 32-33: Mark 6:33-56 6 – Numbers 34-36: Mark 7:1-23 7 – Deut. 1-2: Mark 7:24-37 8 – Deut. 3-4: Mark 8:1-10 9 – Deut. 5-6: Mark 8:11-26 10 – Deut. 7-9: Mark 8:27-38

11 – Deut. 10-11: Mark 9:1-13 12 – Deut. 12-14: Mark 9:14-29 13 – Deut. 15-17: Mark 9:30-50 14 – Deut. 18-20: Mark 10:1-16 15 – Deut. 21-23: Mark 10:17-31 16 – Deut. 24-26: Mark 10:32-52 17 – Deut. 27-28: Mark 11:1-11 18 – Deut. 29-30: Mark 11:12-33 19 – Deut. 31-32: Mark 12:1-12 20 – Deut. 33-34: Mark 12:13-27

21 – Joshua 1-2: Mark 12:28-44 22 – Joshua 3-4: Mark 13:1-13 23 – Joshua 5-6: Mark 13:14-37 24 – Joshua 7-8: Mark 14:1-11 25 – Joshua 9-10: Mark 14:12-31 26 – Joshua 11-12: Mark 14:32-52 27 – Joshua 13-15: Mark 14:53-72 28 – Joshua 16-18 Mark 15:1-15 29 – Joshua 19-20: Mark 15:16-39 30 – Joshua 21-22: Mark 15:40-47 31 – Joshua 23-24: Mark 16

“Pressing On” One of the many things I love about scripture is how certain passages apply to all kinds of situations in life. One example of this is Philippians 3:14 where Paul says, “I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” I know Paul was speaking of spiritual things, but to “press on” is good advice in many practical matters.

For instance, I think (I hope and pray!) we are nearing the end of the covid-19 pan-demic and that life can soon return to some semblance of normalcy. But let’s not let up! As we near the end I already see some relaxing a bit and not being as careful as we were a month or two ago. I completely understand. We are all so tired of having to take all these precautions. But if we do not “press on” we might get sick, or worse, infect someone else. Letting up is almost always a bad idea.

Ask Leon Lett. Remember him? Super Bowl XXVII? He was the defensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys who nearly had a dream come true by scoring a touchdown in the Super Bowl . . . except Lett let up just before crossing the goal line. Leon recov-ered a fumble and rumbled 65 yards untouched toward the goal line and glory! Uh, make that 63 yards, because he slowed up and began to celebrate. Don Bebee of the Buffalo Bills caught up to him and knocked the ball out of his hand 2 yards short of the endzone. Watch it on YouTube https://youtu.be/U6gmDtVYdLA. Funny, isn’t it? Unless you’re Leon Lett. Again, Lett let up, and letting up is almost always a bad idea.

So, let’s not be like Lett! Let’s “press on,” like Paul. He was pressing on toward God through Jesus Christ, as we all should. But let’s also press on toward keeping others and ourselves healthy. I know no one here wants to cause another to get ill. This is a pain and grief we do not want to inflict on anyone.

We have done well so far. Press on. Phillip

A NOTE FROM THE PASTOR

The Feb. conference was presided over by Frank Jones. Minutes of the December meeting were approved as printed, there being no meeting in January. There was no old or new business. The following committee reports were given: Music: Lee Stogner, worship leader, announced that he hopes to get back to some choir rehears-als, now that many other areas of the church are opening back up. Trustees: Gene Floyd, chair, reported on the three bids secured for paving the area next to the Daniels Building and repairing an area next to the choir entrance. This work entails prep, sub-grade for positive drainage, soil sterilant, 6 inch crush run, 2 inch asphalt or

other top, paint, line and mark off, and replace concrete at choir entrance. The bids ranged from $59,200 to $49,500. After much discussion, the body voted to go with Osborne Paving for a turn-key concrete job at cost $49,500. Gene contacted the City Administrator about helping with the sweeping of the three parking lots since they share them during the week. He agreed to bring this up at the next council meeting but felt this fair proposal. The prices discussed were $1,300 for thorough clean sweep and $80 monthly after that. Gene will get back with us as soon as he hears from them. Finance: Linda Shotwell, chair reported another very good month in January with our receipts exceeding our expenses by $21,789.91. Keep up the good work, church family. Children and Youth: Andy McCall, was with youth so Dr. Reynolds brought his report. They are working on re-opening Children’s Sunday School clas-ses during the 10am Sunday School hour beginning March 7th, They are also working on re-opening nursery and Children’s Church during the 11am worship hour beginning March 7th. Youth Group is now meeting at 6pm every Wednesday evening. Between 10 & 15 youth attended. They are looking forward to hosting other youth get-togethers outside regular church hours. WMU: Honri Jones, director, reported that we sent 5 backpacks filled with clothes, food, toiletries and school supplies to Appalachian Children’s Ministry. We also sent 19 prison packets to Santee Association to be sent to Columbia. Before Christmas one was given to each prisoner in a state prison in SC.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 4 Mattie Mahoney 5 Sherrille Ward 6 Mason Ham 6 Heather Hawkins 8 Emily Saengjunt 9 Terry Beatson 9 Ramona Ridgill 10 Saralyn Beatson 10 Katherine McClam 11 Bobby Ridgeway 11 Jimmy Graham 13 Ward Gatlin 13 TJ Collins 15 Anne Ridgill 17 Terri Jo Gregory 18 Lydia Shorter 18 Haley Saengjunt 20 Tommy Jackson 21 Myra Edwards 24 Stevan Boersema 26 Jerry Coker 27 Jeff Lee 28 Bobby Wilder 31 Raymond Funderburk

GIVING WEEKLY NEED: $12,676

Jan. 24 $1,982 Jan. 31 $5,834 Feb. 7 $26,453 Feb. 14 $29,775

S.S. TEACHERS March 7 Phyllis Langston March 14 Ward Gatlin March 21 Ray Langston March 28 Mary Alice Ipock

PRAYER REQUESTS

FBC MEMBERS FAMILY & FRIENDS MILITARY Anita Ard Dr. Robert Lewis Alderman ***Jerry Anderson Chase Adams Margaret Ardis Judy Ard ***Amy Ard Caleb Arnold Renee Boersema Kathy Ard ***Thomas Atkinson Joel Bauer Alice Dupont Steven Ard ***Grant Beard Matt Campbell Gloria Eanes Ray Baker ***Ben Brewer Michael Cleary Myra Edwards Jack and Carole Boyd ***Betty Brewer Matthew Coker Cheryl Etheridge Mr. and Mrs. Steve Broadway ***Mary C. Buyck Matthew Cottone Lane Ham Welburn Brewer ***Angie Cockerill John Michael Elkins Peggy Humphrey Sarah Collette ***Deborah Deese Jonathan Gambrell Alice and Legrande Hyman Pierce Cooke ***Esau Dennis William Gambrell Rosanne Jackson Dean Duke ***Mason Donlon Nick & Rebecca Greven Kay Jones Danny Epps ***Chris Doyle Dennis Harris Rosy Matthews Vivian Epps ***Mike Ferguson Richard Helton Susie McLeod Bill Fenters ***Clyde Hudson Brad Justice Jennifer Mickelson Amanda and Tripp Floyd ***David Jadwin Allen Langston Karl Miller Donnie Floyd ***Alethea Jones Wilson Lepp Violet Moody Tommy Gales ***Lindsey Kemp John Leseman Jeri Phillips Earline Gamble ***Jimmy Kurly Joey McKenzie Leroy Phillips Adriann Garrett ***Gene Langenstein Davis Mitchum Mary Queen Frank George ***Emma Grace Langston Mitchell Murdock Pansy Ridgeway Mary Gourley ***Danny Lee Wade Reaves Bo Shotwell Pastor Brian Gray ***Kim Leighton Eric Ridgill Shirley Thompson Daniel Groves *** Ray Lester Kyle Stoughton Will Tomlinson Robin Groves ***Mandy Lowdenslager Daniel Trusdale *** Zeb Andrews Gene Harrington ***Christopher Mack Michael Wilson ***Martha Baker Laura Hornsby ***Brian Mance William Winters ***Carolyn Boersema W.E. Horton ***Jennie and Ibra Mathis ***Jessica Edwards Brenda Jones ***Kelly McCabe CHAPLAIN: ***Linda Richburg Emma Logan ***Hampton McDevitt Stephen Bauer ***Haley Saengjunt Stephanie Lowry ***Jennifer Miller ***Roy Smith Jr. & Brenda Sharona Malone ***Leah Poplin YOUNG LIFE PROJECT: CJ McFadden ***Joy Rickenbaker Laura Coker Llana

SUNSHINE PALS: Don Miller ***Robert Edward Ridgeway CCLC

J.M. Ard - Home Karen Myers ***Mary Anne Rodewald

Ida Barrineau - Home Eloise Nelson ***Larry Smith MISSIONARIES: Frances Boan – Lake Marion Cathy Pritcher ***Rudy Smith Steve and Debbie Crittenden Coke Clayton - Hallmark Wesley Robinson ***Tiffany Smith Stephen and Sarah Dinkins Gloria Hickman - Gardens of Sumter Buck Taylor ***Brooke Sorenson Nick and Jenny Erickson Helen Lea - home Earl Thomas ***Pam Welch Helen Newman - home Will Tomlinson

Virginia Ramsey - home Bill Tyner FAMILY OF: SPECIAL NEEDS: Ann Reynolds – National Healthcare Josh Weaver Wilma Burke Harper Caregivers Christine Ridgill – Magnolia Place Joyce Wilder Lyn Rigby Mabry COVID19 Victims

Myrtle Riggs - home John Williams Lost in the Community Betty Strange - Dominion Sarah Williams Teachers and Students

Dianne Stewart - Lake Marion Claire Wise Church Ministries

Butch Wilkes - Home First Responders

Our Country *** indicates long term illness - all others under family and friends will be removed each month unless requested.

FEBRUARY BUSINESS MEETING NOTES

Our church sent $16,052.92 to Lottie Moon Christmas Offering! This is happy information as we exceeded our goal and early on. Recreation: No one was there from this committee, but Frank Jones announced that the playground is now open for church members. Christian Academy Foundation: Ray Langston, chair, reported that the Foundation is paying 90% of Andy’s seminary cost. He is doing very well. Ray encouraged members to give memorials and honorariums to the foundation, so we will be able to continue this worthwhile cause. This concluded our business. We went into Bible study. Submitted by Mary Alice Ipock, Clerk