THE SIGNAL

The Signal is published monthly by the Swansea First Baptist Church of Swansea, SC.

Volume 24 Issue 3 March 2013

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From Your Pastor’s Heart

What great things are happening ! We have had two

professions of faith and lots of new members. Our atten-

dance has been great and many good things are happening in

our church.

I am looking forward to the summer with Vacation Bi-

ble School and our next Mission Trip to Kenya. We have changed the dates for

this trip. We will be leaving on Sunday, September 8th and returning on Satur-

day, September 21st. If you are interested in this trip, please attend the next

meeting of this team on Tuesday, March 5th at 7:00 PM. The cost for this trip

is around $3,000.00.

I hope to see you this Sunday!

Easter Sunday, March 31st Easter Sunrise Service - 6:30am

L. O. Rast Park

11:00am

Worship Service and Communion

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 23rd

The Signal is published monthly by the Swansea

First Baptist Church in Swansea, South Carolina.

The Swansea First Baptist Church is in friendly

cooperation with the Lexington Baptist Association,

the South Carolina Convention and the Southern

Baptist Convention.

The Church Staff The Senior Pastor Reverend Terry C. Wilder Minister of Music Mr. Chad Meredith

Student Minister Reverend John N. Harmon Parish Nurse Mrs. Angie Redmond The Organist Mrs. Jane Ann Meredith

The Pianists Mrs. Brenda Hoffman

Mrs. Jackie Cagle The Secretary Mrs. Joyce Saylor Preschool Director Mrs. Diane Goodwin

Custodian Mrs. Kim Taylor

In the event of a change of address please

contact the church office: Swansea First Baptist Church

145 South Church Street Post Office Box 550

Swansea, South Carolina 29160 (803) 568-3368

The Church Website

www.swanseafbc.com

March Birthdays

1st……………….Michael McCarson

Ashleigh Steen

3rd……………….….Duane Steinhoff

Jenna Redmond

4th…………………………..Bill Deal

Laura Pound

Tammy Caudill

5th…………..…………Robert Taylor

7th……………………...Wilma Davis

9th……………………...Bryan Corley

11th………………...Gladys Redmond

Jessica Calp

12th………………….Rebecca Sharpe

15th…………………….Nancy Blithe

Tyler Dasher

16th…………………....Adam Jumper

18th………………...David Zeigler Jr.

Susan Norris

Leigh Ann Teal

20th…………………..Chad Williams

21st…………………Permilia Luongo

Alan Hoffman

22nd……………………....Jean Burns

Melodie Sharpe

24th……………………....Jeff Corley

27th……………………..Rhonda Rast

28th…………………...…..Jack Burns

Dawson Sandifer

Isaac Sandifer

29th…………….….Carter Livingston

Egg Hunt At Metallic

Club

The Metallic Club will meet on

Monday, March 18, at 11:00am. Bob-

bie Cassidy always opens with an in-

spiring devotional and prayer. During

the business meeting, the group will

discuss adopting a child at the Karen

Smith Orphanage in Kenya. Laura

Jumper, Parish Nurse, will show slides

and give us more information about

Tyler and Alma, her daughter and son-

in-law, who are serving as missionaries

in Mexico. Laura will also be avail-

able for blood pressure screenings.

Bring an Easter basket on bag to

hold your eggs, because there will be

an egg hunt before the meeting is over.

It will be in the fellowship hall and

patio area with prizes, candy, and

lucky eggs! Also, the person who

finds the most eggs will receive a

prize. Come join the fun. Lunch will

be at noon.

The Signal is published monthly by the Swansea

First Baptist Church in Swansea, South Carolina.

The Swansea First Baptist Church is in friendly

cooperation with the Lexington Baptist Association,

the South Carolina Convention and the Southern

Baptist Convention.

The Church Staff The Senior Pastor Reverend Terry C. Wilder Minister of Music Mr. Chad Meredith

Student Minister Reverend John Harmon The Organist Mrs. Jane Ann Meredith

The Pianists Mrs. Brenda Hoffman

Mrs. Jackie Cagle The Secretary Mrs. Joyce Saylor Preschool Director Mrs. Diane Goodwin

Custodian Mrs. Kim Taylor

Parish Nurse Mrs. Laura Jumper

In the event of a change of address please

contact the church office: Swansea First Baptist Church

145 South Church Street Post Office Box 550

Swansea, South Carolina 29160 (803) 568-3368

The Church Website

www.swanseafbc.com

September Birthdays

2nd………….…………....Durant Sharpe

Jenna Kinard

4th………….…………....Wanda Jumper

6th………….………….…....Zellie Mack

7th………………….…….Daniel Martin

8th…….…..…………...…James Stevens

9th……...……………….....Linda Chavis

10th……..…….………..Mildred Earnest

13th……..……………..William Granger

14th……...………………......James Deal

15th…….……..………….Kayla Cassidy

16th………..…………....Joyce Meredith

Thomas Pittman

Lee Cassidy

17th……......…………...Bryce Redmond

Braelyn Knight

19th……..…………..…….Chippy Flake

20th……..………….…….Joye Hoffman

24th……...………………..Jayna Patidar

25th……..…………….…...Faye Stabler

Donna Jeffcoat

Kevin Kneece

26th……..……………….Duman Taylor

Jim Kinard

27th…...…………………..O’Neal Wise

28th……...…………...…..Georgia North

Cory Smoak

29th……..…………..……….Ruth Hutto

Jan Argoe

30th……...…………………..Cole Baker

Senior Adults To Visit …

On Thursday, March 21, the

adults and senior adults will visit Cal-

houn County Museum and Cultural

Center. The departure time will be at

9:15am from the church parking lot. A

tour guide will show the group many

historical items. Among the things to be

seen will be a silver collection, Frances

Marion’s linen closet and secretary, and

the second oldest building in the country

which was built in the early 1700’s

After the tour, a delicious lunch

will be enjoyed at Lone Star BBQ. Mr.

Williams, the owner, will be there to

point out special historical items dis-

played on the walls. Before returning to

Swansea, the bus will stop at the Russell

Stover Candy Outlet in Santee. If you

like history, BBQ, and chocolate, this is

the trip for you. Join the seniors for a

sweet day.

February Birthdays

1st……………..………. Michael McCarson

Ashleigh Steen

3rd………………………… Jenna Redmond

4th…………………………… William Deal

Laura Pound

Tammy Caudill

5th………………………..…. Robert Taylor

7th………………………….... Wilma Davis

9th………………………….... Bryan Corley

11th……………………… Gladys Redmond

Jessica Calp

12th……………………..… Rebecca Sharpe

15th………………………….. Nancy Blithe

Tyler Dasher

16th…………………………. Adam Jumper

18th…………………………. David Zeigler

Susan Norris

Leigh Teal

20th………………………...Chad Williams

21st……………………….Permelia Luongo

Alan Hoffman

22nd……………………………..Jean Burns

Melodie Sharpe

24th……………………………...Jeff Corley

25th….……………………….Marie Derrick

27th…………………………...Rhonda Rast

28th……………………………..Jack Burns

Dawson Sandifer

Isaac Sandifer

29th………………………Carter Livingston

Welcome New Members!

By Letter

Betty Brown

Lauren & Deloris Canfield

By Profession of Faith

Logan Kirby

Kellie Dasher

Student Ministry News

Spring is approaching and that means that we are about to

get busy. It also means that it is time to start thinking about our

summer plans. We have set our D-Now weekend for March 22-

23. We will again do this as a Lock-In at the church for the

weekend. Right now we are planning an “Easter” theme to our

weekend. I will be sending out a letter with more details. The cost for D-Now

will again be $25. The cost for the weekend includes a t-shirt. In order to get

the correct size for everyone I need your registration and t-shirt size by March

14th. D-Now will begin at 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall on Friday, March 22

with pizza for dinner. I hope you will join us for a great weekend.

We have also tentatively set our Summer Schedule. This year Community

Changers will be the week of June 23-28. We will host Community Changers at

our church again this year. We are also working on a trip to 6 Flags in Atlanta

again this summer. Be sure to come on Wednesday nights so you can be the first

to know what we are doing this summer.

There are a few other things that will be coming up on the calendar in the next

couple of months. First, we are planning a special event during Spring Break. If

you are interested in this you will need to come on Wednesday nights to find out

the other details. Also our Student Ministry Sunday is coming up soon. We will

need several of our students to help lead us in worship on that day. Please be in

prayer over what you might be led to do to serve that Sunday. We will be putting

together that service in the next couple of weeks.

In Christ,

John Harmon

Eph. 3:16

Meredith Moments

I was excited that the SFBC choir did such an

excellent job on the special music March 17th. I

want to announce to the SFBC choir members that

we will start choir practice by 8 pm on Wednesday

nights. I know schedules are hectic and will con-

tinue to be with Spring sports in the air. However, I

want to help serve our folks by starting as early as possible. I know practicing

in the middle of the week and late at night is difficult for those who have to get

up and work the next morning. Therefore, all choir members are encouraged

to be “ready” to practice in the choir room by 7:50pm.

ANNOUCEMENT: If you would like to be involved in music ministry,

please let me know. We are always looking for new members to get involved.

I am working on a new phase of our ministry that will include CD and DVD

publication. If you are interested and want to know more, text “I’m in” along

with your name to 803-422-0494 and I will be in touch.

The Children’s Choir will continue to work on specials for the next two

months. Our next performance will March 24. Remember to be consistent

with bringing your children. We work on roughly 5 to 6 songs weekly and

want them to be familiar with all of them. Jane Ann and I truly enjoy working

with your children. We are inspired by the praise and worship they lift up

every Wednesday!

In Christ,

Chad

The youth at Swansea First Baptist Church will GIVE GOD THE GLORY with every-

thing we do; and we will have FUN while GROWING TOGETHER, MEETING OTH-

ERS NEEDS, and SPREADING THE WORD.

Mark Your Calendars

March 22-23 – Disciple Now Weekend

Spring Break Week – Special Event (Come on

Wed. Night to Find Out)

June 24-29 – Community Changers

******Be on the lookout for other events and fundraisers.******

March Bible Reading Plan

Concealed Weapons Permit Classes

Saturday, March 2nd & 16th, 2013

Fellowship Hall

8:00am to 4:00pm

Both classes are full. For those of you that have signed up, remember to bring

the following:

A holstered gun

At least 50 rounds of ammunition

Hearing protection (Earplugs, muffs, etc.)

Eye protection (Glasses, safety glasses, etc.)

1st Lev. 5-6 Psalm 105 1 Cor. 14 17th Lev. 25 Ps. 135-136 Luke 8

2nd Lev. 7 Psalm 106 1 Cor. 15 18th Lev. 26 Ps. 137-139 Luke 9

3rd Lev. 8 Psalm 107 1 Cor. 16 19th Lev. 27 Ps. 140-142 Luke 10

4th Lev. 9-10 Ps. 108-109 2 Cor. 1-2 20th Numbers 1 Ps. 143-144 Luke 11

5th Lev. 11 Ps. 110-112 2 Cor. 3-4 21st Num. 2 Ps. 145-147 Luke 12

6th Lev. 12-13 Ps. 113-114 2 Cor. 5-7 22nd Num. 3 Ps. 148-150 Luke 13-14

7th Lev. 14 Ps. 115-116 2 Cor. 8-9 23rd Num. 4 Proverbs 1 Luke 15

8th Lev. 15 Ps. 117-118

2 Cor. 10-

11 24th Num. 5 Prov. 2 Luke 16

9th Lev. 16 Ps. 119:1-40

2 Cor. 12-

13 25th Num. 6 Prov. 3 Luke 17

10th Lev. 17-18 Ps. 119:41-80 Luke 1 26th Num. 7 Prov. 4 Luke 18

11th Lev. 19 Ps. 119:81-128 Luke 2 27th Num. 8-9 Prov. 5 Luke 19

12th Lev. 20

Ps. 119:129-

176 Luke 3 28th Num. 10 Prov. 6 Luke 20

13th Lev. 21 Ps. 120-124 Luke 4 29th Num. 11 Prov. 7 Luke 21

14th Lev. 22 Ps. 125-127 Luke 5 30th Num. 12-13 Prov. 8-9 Luke 22

15th Lev. 23 Ps. 128-130 Luke 6 31st Num. 14 Prov. 10 Luke 23

16th Lev. 24 Ps. 131-134 Luke 7

Parish Nurse News

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Colorectal cancer screening saves lives. If everyone who is 50 years old or older

were screened regularly, as many as 60% of deaths from this cancer could be

avoided. Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is

the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.

How Can You Reduce Your Risk?

If you’re 50 years old or older, getting a screening test for colorectal cancer

could save your life. Here’s how -

Colorectal cancer screening tests can find precancerous polyps so they can be

removed before they turn into cancer.

Screening tests also can find colorectal cancer early, when treatment often

leads to a cure

What Are The Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer?

Precancerous polyps and colorectal cancer don’t always cause symptoms, espe-

cially at first. You could have polyps or colorectal cancer and not know it.

Symptoms of colorectal cancer may include -

Blood in or on the stool (bowel movement)

Stomach pain, aches, or cramps that do not go away

Losing weight and you don’t know why

What Are The Screening Tests for Colorectal Cancer?

Several tests are available to screen for colorectal cancer.

Colonoscopy (every 10 years)

High-sensitivity fecal occult blood test (FOBT), also know as a stool test

(every year)

Flexible sigmoidoscopy (every 5 years) with high sensitivity FOBT (every 3

years).

Until next time,

Laura Jumper, Parish Nurse

RA “Brotherhood 50”

Pinewood Derby Race

March 17th, 2013 at 2:00

The RA “Brotherhood 50” Pinewood Derby will be

held on Sunday, March 17th at 2:00pm in the Fellowship

Hall. It is always a lot of fun and we encourage everyone to come support the

boys. Also, we have an Adult division that has been very INTERESTING. The

RA leaders would like to invite parents/grandparents of RA;s to make a car and

enter the race. Those interested can contact Jim Kinard for details!

Baptist Men’s Dinner

March 19, 2013

7:00pm

David Zeigler Sr.’s Crew Kary Hoffman Ed Huggins

Kelvin Jumper Daniel Martin

Buck Brazell Phil Nates

Mark Your Calendars for

Vacation Bible School!

June 17 - 21, 2013

GA Sleepover

The GA’s will have a sleepover at the church on March 15

-16. We will be going to Winter Jam on Friday night.

See Serenity Martin for more details.

The GA’s would like to say thank you to everyone that purchased roses for Val-

entine’s Day. We appreciate you helping us to be able to go to camp this sum-

mer.

Community Wide Easter

Celebration Saturday, March 23

10:00am - 12:00pm The community wide Easter celebration will be at the

baseball fields on I W Hutto Rd. There will be games,

egg races, bounce houses, a puppet show, an Easter

Egg Hunt, and more.

We need plastic eggs and candy (no chocolate), prizes, gift cards, nice filled bas-

kets, and other things to give away. We also need lots of volunteers to help with

this community mission project.

2013 Registration Form Miles for Missions

The 7th Annual Karen Smith Memorial Walk Thank you for registering to participate in the 7th Annual Karen Smith Memorial Miles for Missions Walk, sponsored by Swansea First Baptist Church WMU. All proceeds from this event are tax deductible and go to support the Karen Smith Orphanage in Kenya. The 5K Walk/Run and 1 mile Fun Walk event will be held on Saturday, April 13th, 2013. Participants will receive an event t-shirt and refreshments. The route will begin and end at Swansea First Baptist Church and encompass the Town of Swansea. Registration, including sign-in for those who pre-paid, is from 8:00am - 8:45am at the SFBC Fellowship Hall. The 5K run starts at 9:00am and the 5K walk and 1 mile fun walk will begin at 9:15 am. If you have any questions about this event, please call Swansea First Baptist Church at 803-568-3368.

______________________________________________________________________________ Miles for Missions Registration Form

Name: __________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________

Phone #: ________________________E-mail: _________________________________

T-shirt size: ADULT SIZES S M L XL XXL* XXXL* * $2.00 EXTRA CHILDREN SIZES 2T 3T S M L XL

Registration Fee: $20.00 (on or before March 30th) $25.00 (on or after March 31st)

*Register by March 31st to guarantee a T-shirt for the event*

Please mail completed form and check/money order to: SFBC Miles for Missions

P.O. Box 550 Swansea, SC 29160

Participant Waiver: I understand that participating in this event is potentially hazardous, and that I should not enter

and participate unless I am medically able and properly trained. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I assume full and complete responsibility for my injury or accident which may occur while I am traveling to or from the event, during the event, or while I am on the premises of the event. I also am aware of and assume all risks associated with participation in this event, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, effect of the weather, traffic, and conditions of the roads. I, for myself and my heirs and executors, hereby waive, release and forever discharge Swansea First Baptist Church, Town of Swansea, the event organizers, sponsors, promoters, and each of their agents, representatives, successors and as-signs, and all other persons associated with the event, for all my liabilities, claims, actions, or damages that I may have against the arising out of or in any way connected with my participation in this event. I understand that this waiver includes any claims, whether caused by negligence, the action or inaction of any of the above parties, or otherwise. I understand that the entry fee is non-refundable. I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the above parties to use any photographs, video tapes, mo-tion pictures, website images, recordings, or any other record of this event. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature Date __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of parent or guardian if under 18 years of age Date

Landscaping Begins

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Our next season of landscaping the church grounds

will begin soon. There is a sign up sheet in the sanctu-

ary if you would like to help this year. If you would like your name removed

from the list please contact John Harmon.

We Need Your Help! Spring Break is coming up and we need peanut butter and crack-

ers for the backpack ministry. We will need 35 jars of peanut

butter and ritz crackers for the kids to take home over spring

break. There will be a box outside the sanctuary to collect these

items. We need all the items by March 24th. Thank you so much

for your help.

Melrose Memorial Gardens

Clean Up Day Bring your chain saws, clippers, rakes, and other tools

on Saturday, March 10th as we clean up the grounds at the

Melrose Memorial Gardens. We will get started at 8:00am.

Come and help us as we take care of this special place of remembrance in our

community. Please take time to help us!

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

Church Goal: $2,00.00

National Goal: $70 million

Week of Prayer for

North American Missions

March 3-10, 2013

Kenya Mission Team Change in Plans…

The Kenya Trip will now be September 8-21, 2013

We will be working in Narok, Rongo, Kisi, and Kitale.

We have again partnered with Uttermost Ministries and

Dr. Ron Rowe for this trip.

We will be doing:

Medical Clinics

Working with children at the children’s home

Spending 2 days at the Legacy School

Important Dates to Remember:

Tuesday, March 5th - Kenya Team Meeting

Sunday, May 19th - Salad and Sandwich Make Off & Auction