Volume 48 Issue 9

September 1, 2017

Senior Pastor ~ Rev. Ryan P. Tucker

Church Address:

1240 Russell St

PO Box 637

Orangeburg, SC 29116

Phone:

803.536.1545

Fax:

803.536.2270

Website Address:

www.fbcorangeburg.org

Church &

Family Life Center

Office Hours:

Monday-Thursday

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Sunday, Sept. 17

Wednesday Family Nights For All... 5pm - 6pm Family Night Supper, Davis Hall For Adults… 6pm - 7pm Prayer Meeting & Bible Study, Davis Hall 6pm - 7pm Praise Team Rehearsal, Sanctuary 7pm - 8:15pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Music Suite A For Youth... 5:30pm-7:30pm Dinner, Bible Study, & Fellowship Time, FLC Campus For Elementary Aged Children... 6pm - 7pm Missions & Music Time (5K - 1st Grade), Educ. Bldg. 5:45pm-7pm Missions & Music Makers (2nd & 3rd Grade) / Young Musicians (4th & 5th Grade), Educ. Bldg. For Pre-Schoolers… 6pm - 6:45pm Missions & Music Friends (3 Yr Old - 4K), Educ. Bldg. 6pm - 6:45pm Bible Story & Music Buddies (Toddlers & 2 Yr Old), Educ. Bldg.

~ Nursery childcare is provided for all infants & crawlers, Educ. Bldg. ~

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Weekend Staff Member On Call

Men’s Fellowship

Supper Tues., Sept. 12th

7:00pm, FLC Call FLC to sign-up

Worship Care Workers

Sunday, Sept. 3

8:45 AM Leona Mack, Cameron King

11:00 AM

Infants / Creepers: Bettis Bryant, Debbie French

Cameron King

Ones / Twos: Amber Robinson, Cassidy Smith

Threes / Fours: Glenn & Shelley Barr

Sunday, Sept. 17 8:45 AM

Leona Mack, Cameron King

11:00 AM

Infants / Creepers: Parker & Nacole Dempsey,

Cameron King

Ones / Twos: Donna Rigden, Reneé Roberts

Threes / Fours: Amber Robinson, Cassidy Smith

Sept. 2-3 Sept. 9-10 Rev. Ryan Tucker Jane Williams C) 803-747-1221 C) 803-747-1221

Sept. 16-17 Sept. 23-24 Rev. Ryan Tucker Rev. Kris Aaron C) 803-225-0795 C) 803-225-0795

Sept. 30- Oct. 1 Rev. Clary Aaron C) 803-225-0796

As always, the minister may be reached at the church office (803-536-1545) during

business hours.

Call in your Wed. night supper reservation(s).

Reservations must be called in by 10 am

each Monday!!

Adults (age 12 & up): $6; Family Night Supper Reservation Line #:

803-531-4138

Sunday, Sept. 24 8:45 AM

Leona Mack, Cameron King

11:00 AM

Infants / Creepers: Mary Raymond, Susan Yoakum,

Cameron King

Ones / Twos: Bert & Chi Anne Walling,

Kayla Cocke

Threes / Fours: David & Ginny Williams,

Kaitlyn Williams

Holiday Hours Church Office &

FLC will be CLOSED

Mon., Sept. 4 for Labor Day!

LAST week-

end!

Sat.: 10am - 8pm

Sun.: 1pm - 5pm CLOSES for the Year

Mon. Sept. 4th! Swimmercize

Weekly: Mon., Tues., & Thurs. @ 4pm

weather permitting...

Sunday, Sept. 10

8:45 AM Leona Mack, Cameron King

11:00 AM

Infants / Creepers: Kathy Chaplin, Beth Phillips,

Cameron King

Ones / Twos: Amber Robinson, Cassidy Smith

Threes / Fours: Rebecca Love, Jennifer Vaughn

Wed., Sept. 6 Italian

Wed., Sept. 13 Grilled Chicken

Wed., Sept. 20 Beef Stew

Wed., Sept. 27 Fried Chicken

FNS Menu F L C

P O O L

H O U R S

Upcoming Calendar Events… Sunday Sept. 3

NO CM & SM Sun. Evenings

LAST DAY Pool is Open for the Yr!

Monday Sept. 4

Church Office & FLC CLOSED in observance of Labor Day

Tuesday Sept. 5

Golden Singers Rehearsals Resume Weekly: 11:00am - Social Hall

Wednesday Sept. 6

Wednesday Family Nights:

Family Night Supper Weekly: 5:00pm - 6:00pm, Davis Hall

Student Ministry Wednesday Evenings Weekly: 5:30pm - 7:30pm, FLC

Children’s Ministry Wednesday Evenings Activities

PRESCHOOL (Babies - 4K) Weekly: 6:00pm - 6:45pm, Educ. Bldg.

ELEMENTARY (2nd - 5th)

Weekly: 5:45pm - 7:00pm, Educ. Bldg. (5K - 1st)

Weekly: 6:00pm - 7:00pm, Educ. Bldg. ***Elementary Children Pick Up & Drop

Off Davis Hall***

Prayer Meeting Weekly: 6:00pm - 7:00pm, Davis Hall

Praise Team Rehearsal Weekly: 6:00pm, Sanctuary

Chancel Choir Rehearsal Weekly: 7:00pm, Music Suite

Thursday Sept. 7

Community Bible Study Resumes Weekly on Thursday mornings

Couples S.S. Class Supper - 6:00 pm, FLC

Sunday Sept. 10

Children’s Ministry Sun. Evenings (3rd - 5th Graders Only!)

Bible Drill, CHIMES, & Fellowship Weekly: 5:00pm - 7:15pm, FLC

Student Ministry Sunday Evenings Choir, CHIMES, Dinner, Bible Study, &

Fellowship Weekly: 5:00pm - 8:00pm, FLC

Adult Handbells Weekly: 7:00pm - Bryant Hall, FLC

Monday Sept. 11

WEM Prayer Group 4:00pm - Multipurpose Room, FLC

Tuesday Sept. 12

Golden Singers

Men’s Fellowship Supper 7:00pm - Bryant Hall, FLC

Wednesday Sept. 13

Wednesday Family Nights (FNS/ Prayer Meeting, Children’s & Student Ministries’ Wed. Evenings, &

Adult Choir Rehearsals)

Sunday Sept. 17

Bible Presentation for 3 year olds & 1st Graders

during the BOTH Worship Services

CM & SM Sun. Evenings

Children’s Ministry Council Mtg 5:00pm - Arts & Crafts Room, FLC

Trustees Meeting 5:00pm - Multipurpose Room, FLC

Deacon’s Meeting 6:00pm - Arts & Crafts Room, FLC

Tuesday Sept. 19

Golden Singers

Wednesday Sept. 20

Wednesday Family Nights

Saturday Sept. 23

Children’s Ministry Activity

Sunday Sept. 24

CM & SM Sun. Evenings

Adult Handbells

Tuesday Sept. 26

Golden Singers

Wednesday Sept. 27

Wednesday Family Nights

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FLC ZUMBA HOURS *CHANGE* as of Sept. 5th

WEEKLY: Mon. & Tues.: 6:45pm - 7:30pm

First Baptist News Page 3

The Record Speaks Date: 07/30/17 08/06/17 08/13/17 08/20/17 08/27/17 SS Attendance: 184 205 189 206 188 Weekly Budget Requirement: $ 22,721.81 $ 22,721.81 $ 22,721.81 $ 22,721.81 $ 22,721.81 Weekly Budget Received: $ 22,094.00 $ 33,637.00 $ 16,302.13 $ 18,778.31 $ 15,066.40 Building Fund Gifts YTD: $ 16,693.64 $ 18,208.64 $ 20,508.64 $ 20,508.64 $ 21,403.64 Global Missions Goal: $ 16,000.00 $ 16,000.00 $ 16,000.00 $ 16,000.00 $ 16,000.00 Global Mission Received: $ 3,381.27 $ 3,492.27 $ 3,550.27 $ 3,550.27 $ 3,550.27 Designated Gifts: $ 75.00 $ 345.00 $ 600.00 $ 600.00 $ 150.00 Year to Date Received: $ 690,462.99 $ 724,099.99 $ 740,402.12 $ 759,180.43 $ 774,246.83 Year to Date Expensed: $ 686,080.44 $ 708,512.02 $ 738,526.32 $ 757,581.88 $ 768,880.95 Year to Date Balance: $ 4,382.55 $ 15,587.97 $ 1,875.80 $ 1,598.55 $ 5,365.88

Congratulations

to Brandon & Molly Lukens on the birth of their son

Jack Fisher Lukens born on August 3, 2017

7 lbs - 1 oz - 20 inches 12:18pm ~ Orangeburg, SC

Little Brother of Davis

Sunday Nights 5pm - 5:45pm* Children’s Ministry: Bible Drill in Multipurpose Room - FLC 5pm - 5:45pm Youth Choir - Youth Room, FLC 5:45pm - 6:15pm CHIMES (for 3rd Graders & up) - Bryant Hall, FLC 6:15pm - 6:45pm Youth Dinner 6:45pm - 8pm Student Ministry: Announcements, Bible Study, & Fellowship Time - FLC 7:00pm Adult Handbells - Bryant Hall, FLC {will start Sept. 10}

(*) for 3rd - 5th Graders ONLY

On Sunday, November 19, 2017, in the morning services, we will be voting for

8 deacons and 3 trustees to serve a three-year-term beginning in 2018.

If you would like to submit nominees to be considered, please fill in the spaces

below and they will be given to the Deacon/Trustee Nominating Committee.

PLEASE PLACE THIS SHEET IN THE OFFERING PLATE ON

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH OR RETURN IT TO THE CHURCH OFFICE BY

NOON ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH.

DEACONS TRUSTEES

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The following people are INELIGIBLE to be nominees for this

term. (Deacons and Trustees shall remain off for two years at the end

of each term before they are eligible for re-election to either office.)

Melvin Adams Nancy Davis Anne Gué Jones Richard Salley

Lee Ashe Tracy Dibble Darryl Kennerly Andy Sanders

Glenn Barr Allen Fairey Joey King Billy Sanford

Russ Blanchard Mark Garrick Rebecca Love Richard Stroman

Bettis Bryant Patricia Garrick Paul Miller, Jr. Bill Varn

Jack Bryant Ann Glover Calvin Parker Ryan Vaughn

Lyn Burleson Ray Hartzog Salley Parker Xennie Weeks

Phala Burleson Stephen Hartzog Richard Phillips Charlie Williams, III

Kathy Chaplin Russ Hewitt Mike Pooser Ginny Williams

David Choi Jim Holstein Dee Dee Prickett Mark Williams

Chuck Cleveland Jim Huffman Hank Rutland, Jr. Earl Crook Kathy Huffman Henry Rutland

Welcome New Members!

Ellen Marie Longshore 207 Weatherford Road Orangeburg, SC 29115

Ellen Marie Longshore joined FBCO from St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church of Fort Thomas, Kentucky on Sun., August 13, 2017. Ellen is a retired attorney. She has already been involved in the in the church by singing

with the Chancel Choir & the Golden Singers.

Welcome to First Baptist Church! We are so excited to have you to be a part of our

church family

SENIOR ADULTS

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

HOLIDAY

LUNCHEON

Dec. 7, 2017,

12:00pm FLC

Watch for

further info.

MARK YOUR

CALENDAR

“Golden Fellowship luncheons

have been discontinued.”

Operation Christmas

Child Shoeboxes

National Collection Week: Nov. 12 - 20

Now that school supplies are plenteous & inexpensive begin building your

GO (Gospel Opportunity) Boxes.

Changes this year! NO Candy or toothpaste (custom’s guide-line), & please include $9.00 for shipping

per box. Happy Packing!

FIRST BAPTIST NEWS (USPS 194-520)

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1240 Russell St Orangeburg, SC 29115

PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID

at Orangeburg, SC 29115

POSTMASTER SEND ADDRESS CHANGES

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IN REMEMBRANCE Rhett Clarendon Hartzog

Joined First Baptist….Sept. 19, 1982 Died……...……............……..Aug. 5, 2017

Gifts Received In Honor Of… Ann O’Cain Glover: T.L.C. S.S. Class

Gifts Received In Memory Of…

Mary Lawrence Cotton Bell: Gregg & Timmie Albergotti & Boys, AGAPE S.S. Class, Tom & Carole Bonnette, Russell & Cynthia Blanchard, III, Bill & Gaye Burch, Lyn & Phala Burleson, Harold & Bobbie Carroll, Edna Cotton & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Earl Davis, Billy & Ann Glover, Tom & Jean Harrison, Edward “Ed” Hinshaw, Gordon Huddleston, Anne Gue Jones, Guy & Linda Kirby, Tammie Liles, Norman & Shirley McLean, Melicue & Hazel Metts, Leslie & Avie Phillips, William “Bill” Powell, Martha Roberts, Henry & Burley Rutland, Terry & Linda Sanders, Tom Bell S.S. Class, Robert “Bob” L. & Pam Utsey, Jr., Charlie & Rose Waters, Barbara Welch, Freeda Davis Wood

Julian Wallace Black, Sr.: Cooper & Angela Black

Barbara Beatrice Smith Bozard: Tom & Jean Harrison

Mr. & Mrs. T.B. Bryant, Jr.: Thomas B. Bryant, IV

Jesse Claude Eargle: Beverly Covar Eargle

Mary Alice Bell Griffith: Tom & Jean Harrison

Hazel Gué: Anne Gue Jones

Denzil L. & Carolyn B. Hartzog: Cooper & Angela Black

Rhett Clarendon Hartzog: Cooper & Angela Black, Shirley Black, Russell & Cynthia Blanchard, III, John & June Borrini, Tom & Carole Bonnette, Brenda Bynum S.S. Class, Rusty & Cindy Brodie, David Brown, Bill & Gaye Burch, Mr. & Mrs. Peter Buyck, Jr., Harold & Bobbie Carroll, Kathy Chaplin, Chuck & Joyce Cleveland, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Covington, Thomas & Kimberly Covington, Earl & Yvonne Crook, James & Carol Dansby, Theresa Davis, Taylor & Lisa Davis, Sandra Dewitt, Jack & Dot Dudley, Hart Bryant Elliott, Cliff & Kathy (Funderburk) Emery, Traci, Averi, & Ella Evans, William & Patricia Felder, FBCO Chancel Choir, Jimmy L. Fogle, Merritt & Faye Fogle, Beth Gaddy, Mark & Maxine Galloway, Gloria Garrison, Billy & Ann Glover, Hayne & Ann Haigler, Stephen, Tammy, & Barbara Haigler, Harriet Hare, Judy Harold, Hartzog Auto Sales, Rebecca Hawkins, Russell “Russ” N. & Mandy Hewitt, Jr., Hickory Tavern (Richard Cherstin), Edward “Ed” Hinshaw, George & Jean How, Jim & Kathy Huffman, Milton & Trilvia Hutto & Family, Bonnie Inabinet, Carl & Anne Gue Jones, David & Linda Kay, Guy & Linda Kirby, Shelton & Martha Lackey, Charlie & Phyllis Maier, Anne McGill, Norman & Shirley McLean, John & Susan McLure, Jo Ann Messick, Emily Metts, Melicue & Hazel Metts, Oerlikon Textiles, Inc. c/o Shain Singer, Sylvia Ott, Daniel & Deborah Parris, William “Bill” Powell, Calvin & Salley Parker, Leslie & Avie Phillips, Coker & Cathy Price, Jr., Sam & Rosa Reid, Lynnette Rhoad, Leonard & Alice Rice, Thomas & Celia Richardson, Freddy & Carol Riley, Henry & Burley Rutland, Andy & Kelli Sanders, Terry & Linda Sanders, Billy & Brenda Sanford, Brian & Kelly Scott, Townsend & Pennie Sifly, Harris & Pam Steppe, John & Susan Till, Robert “Bob” L. & Pam Utsey, Jr., Robert “Bob” A. & Bobbie Varn, Lila Wactor, Landy & Susan Weathers, Barbara Welch, Tara, Richard, & Andrew Williamson, Lori Woodard

Theron Clark Inabinet, Jr.: Harold & Bobbie Carroll, Harold Davis, Mary Felkel, Leslie & Avie Phillips, William “Bill” Powell, Lynnette Rhoad, Carmen Stillinger

Bobbie Jean Nixon Miller: Traci, Averi, & Ella Evans

Shirley Fogle Myers: Jimmy L. Fogle

David “Mike” Michael Stillinger: David Oswald

Esther Rogers Tomson: Gregg & Timmie Albergotti & Boys, AGAPE S.S. Class, Shirley Black, Russell & Cynthia Blanchard, III, Tom & Carole Bonnette, Bill & Gaye Burch, Harold & Bobbie Carroll, Chuck & Joyce Cleveland, Harold Davis, FBCO Chancel Choir, Merritt & Faye Fogle, Carlen & Joanne Forinash, Jimmy & Connie Glass, Harriet Hare, Tom & Jean Harrison, Edward “Ed” Hinshaw, Robert Horger, Barry & Sara Hutto, Ted & Barbara Johnson, Guy & Linda Kirby, Leona Mack, Anne McGill, Norman & Shirley McLean, Emily Metts, Melicue & Hazel Metts, Sylvia Ott, Leslie & Avie Phillips, Carmen Platt, Jimmy & Sue Plunkett, William “Bill” Powell, Henry & Burley Rutland, Susan Salley, Andy & Kelli Sanders, Terry & Linda Sanders, Billy & Brenda Sanford, Robert “Bob” L. & Pam Utsey, Jr., Lila Wactor, Eris Wan-namaker, Barbara Welch, Elizabeth White & Sylvia Brunson, Tara, Richard, & Andrew Williamson

Nancy Worris: Mary Raymond

We extend our deepest Christian sympathy to the family of Mary Lawrence Cotton Bell and to Chester J. Tomson, Jr. & family in the death of his wife & also to both Chet & Mike Tomson & their families in the death of their mother, Esther Rogers Tomson and to Ray & Sue Hartzog & family in the death of their son, Rhett Clarendon Hartzog .

IN REMEMBRANCE Mary Lawrence Cotton Bell

Joined First Baptist…….Dec. 16, 1945 Died……………..…..……...…July 28, 2017

IN REMEMBRANCE Esther Rogers Tomson

Joined First Baptist…..….Oct. 7, 1979 Died…………....……..…...…July 30, 2017