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VOLUME 58 April 29, 2015 NO. 17

Weekly Activities

Sunday, May 3, 2015 – Senior Adult

Day

8:30 Worship Service

9:45 LifeGroups

11:00 Worship Service - COAC

5:30 LifeGroups:

Don Clary – Knox Bldg.

Monday, May 4, 2015

7:00 Worship Committee Mtg.

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

3:00 Ladies Prayer Group

6:00 Mary Parker Group – Out to

Eat (Meet at the church)

7:00 WOM Visionary (At the

home of Carol Stanford)

7:00 Youth Committee Mtg.

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

5:15 Fellowship Meal 6:15 CentriKid Parent Mtg.

6:30 POWERHOUSE – in Room

B-201 (Men’s SS Class)

6:30 The Basement for 6th – 12th

Graders

6:30 Wednesday Night LifeGroups

7:35 Sanctuary Choir

Thursday, May 7, 2015

12:00 National Day of Prayer

Prayer in front of the COAC

(Sanctuary opens 8:30 – 6:00 for prayer)

Saturday, May 9, 2015

7:00 Runnin’ Disciples

THE VISITOR

Phone 803-222-3216 Web site: www.fbcclover.com

8:30 AM in the Sanctuary

9:45 LifeGroups (Sunday School)

11:00 AM in the COAC Pastor Mike Stafford preaching

Learn more as we dive deeper into the stories from

A.D. – The Bible Continues Series with inspiring messages and video clips from the TV series each Sunday until Father’s Day.

First Baptist Church 117 South Main Street

Clover, SC 29710

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Clover, SC 29710

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STAFF

Rev. Mike Stafford Minister of Outreach &

Evangelism

Rex Simon Interim Worship & Music

Director

Rev. Kevin Dix Youth Director

Karen Barr Children’s Director

BUILDING FUND REPORT

Receipts to Date $1,473,096.63 Paid to Principal 1,012,059.48 Paid to Interest $433,570.74 Building Fund on Hand 27,466.41 Cost of Bldg. Renovation $1,629,100.80 Paid to Principal 1,012,059.48 Loan Balance Owed $617,041.32

Sanctuary Renovation Fund Balance: $25,631.00

STEWARDSHIP STATEMENT 4/26/2015

ATTENDANCE

Sunday School Attendance .................................. 264

8:30 AM Worship Service.................................. 119

11:00 AM Worship Service ................................ 211

Designated Offerings:

Building Fund ............................................ 770.00

Designated Offerings .............................. 1,665.00

Expense Reimbursements ............................... 313.68

Wednesday Dinner .......................................... 218.00

................................................................................. Tithes for the Week ................................... 36,833.10

Weekly Budget .......................................... 17,175.00

Year to Date Tithes Received ................... 327,348.55

Year to Date Expenses Paid ..................... 254,149.38

Year to Date Budget ................................ 291,975.00

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

“Freely you have received, freely give.”

Matthew 10:8b (NKJV)

What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits toward me? I will take up the cup of salvation,

and call upon the name of the Lord. I will pay my

vows to the Lord now in the presence of all His

Deadline for articles in the Visitor is NOON on Tuesday.

Our Christian sympathy is extended to the family of

Helen Ware following the recent death of her brother.

Our Christian sympathy is extended to the family of

Bobby Queen following the recent death of his brother.

Serving this week Sunday, May 3, 2015: In The Pond... A Time of Fellowship...

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL

May 6, 2015

Hamburger Steak; Rice & Gravy;

Green Beans; Drink & Dessert

Please call to make reservations or cancel by noon on Tuesday.

VAN DRIVER

Joey Bradberry

DEACON VISITORS Donnie Grice Michael Blackburn

Joey Bradberry Don Clary

TELLERS – (Monday) 5/4/15

Carolyn Franklin Nancy Long

DISCIPLES OF THE WEEK

David Thomas Hunter Bowers

VOLUNTEERS 8:30 Service: Franklin & Pam Pendleton

11:00 Service:

Tadpoles: Brenda and Anna Bowman

Frogs: Robert & Renae Morrow

Fish: Arla & Candace McKinney

Turtles: Brian & Missy Simmons

Thoughts from our other staff...

May Mission Project:

We will be collecting items for White Oak Senior Center in York, SC.

Please start collecting:

Lotion, Deodorant, DVD Sitcoms (new or used) - Westerns, “Andy Griffith”, “Leave it to Beaver”,

Classic TV shows, etc.

Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring

understanding? Job 12:12 (NIV)

In the light of last week’s message, read the blog of our SBC President, Dr. Ronnie Floyd:

“The United States Supreme Court is beginning to hear oral arguments this week for and against redefining marriage in America. Marriage between a man and a woman is a God-ordained institution; the courts in our land do not need to attempt to redefine what God Himself has already clearly defined. This week the stakes begin to rise regarding marriage in our nation. If the United States Supreme Court rules to redefine marriage, the continual attack that is already taking place on religious liberty will escalate. If we lose the freedom of religion, then all the freedoms we have today will begin to diminish. What is at stake is great. This is undeniable. We do not control the Supreme Court. At this point, our number one role must be to pray. Regardless of the outcome, may God have mercy on America and teach us how to live daily. It is incumbent upon us to do all we can with all we have to prepare our churches for the future. The Supreme Court may rule on this issue within days of or during our convention in Columbus, and regardless of the outcome, our churches need to be prepared. We must respond to the issue and toward those who may have differing opinions in a way that would represent our Lord Jesus Christ in the highest manner. Unquestionably, things are changing, and the way we address this issue must be done with the truth of God in one hand and the love of God in the other hand. Our Southern Baptist churches must rise in this moment and minister to people of all ages who are wrestling with all the challenges of the sexual revolution in America. Children and teenagers need help. Parents need help. Adults of all ages need help. Pastors, Christian leaders, and churches need help.”

Please join us next Thursday at 12:00 in front of the COAC for the National Day of Prayer to pray for our country.

Still going, Mike

May 31, 2015 - 11:00: Graduation Recognition Service

Please call the office by Friday, May 22nd to let the church know

you will be participating. We also need 5 pictures from all high school

graduates (past and present) for the slide show.

College graduates, we would also like to recognize you! Please let us

know the college you are graduating from, degree, and any

honors. We will include all of the above information in The Visitor.

News

Please join us as we observe

Thursday,

May 7, 2015

12:00 NOON

Prayer on the front lawn of

the COAC.

Our sanctuary will be open from 8:30 AM until 6:00 PM. Join us as we unite together and pray for our nation,

leaders, our families, and spiritual awakening in our land!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO... HAPPY ANNIVERSAY TO... HOMEBOUND:

May 3 Andy Boheler

Zachary Jordan

Donna Thomas 4 Don Arnett

Paulette King

Pam Sinclair

Pam Whitley

5 Micah Dunlap

Kathie Goforth

Eric Goodwin

6 Joel Jones

Ashley Mount

Tyler Ponton

7 Joanne Cranford John Cupstid

8 Mandy Swart

Betty Whisenant

9 Ernest Ayers

Kyler Cain

Bennie Helton

Treston Simmons

10 Johnny Grayson

Amy Crocker

11 Adalee Hoffman Lola Walser

12 Samantha Boyd

Ann Cooper

Shirley Morrison

13 Justin Estridge

Michelle Faulkenberry

Ethel Jenkins

Ethan Stevenson

14 Rebecca Mount

15 Betty Jackson

Sally Joye Janice Moore

Amber Ventola

16 Jim Brodmerkel

Jacob Nivens

Patsy Turner

17 Rebecca Boyd

Julie Head

Kaitlyn Jones

18 Bryce Austell

Jackie Hughes

19 Rev. Dave Stanford

20 Ruby Adkins Kylie Dix

21 Emma Kellott

22 Elizabeth Boyd

Steve Ehrhart

23 Christopher Quinn

24 Keith Drum

25 Garrett Sutton

26 Garrett Ferguson

Meeky Howell

27 Samantha Cook

28 Scott Broome Haley Clary

29 Mildred Benfield

Cathy Ferrell

Hank Gentry

Sandy Sears

Becky Bandy Jennifer Blanton

Peak Resources

278 X-Ray Dr. Gastonia, NC 28054

Ruby Melton

c/o Gaston Manor

1717 Union Rd. Room #11 Gastonia, NC 28054

704-689-2706 (cell)

704-864-9440

Mary Robinson

c/o Morningside 1830 W. Main Street

Rock Hill, SC 29732 803-324-2224

Betty Whisenant (& Dick)

1075 St. Paul Church Road

Clover, SC 29710

222-9187

Ray Walker

White Oak Manor 111 S. Congress St., Room 304

York, SC 29745

Gladys McCarter

Belvedere Commons of Seneca

515 Benton Street Apt. 115 Seneca, SC 29672

864-882-4571

Jack Funderburk

1631 Lawrence Rd.

Clover, SC 29710 222-4793

From the Sunday School Office:

Answers Bible Curriculum: The Gospel Spreads...God is sovereign over all things.

(Acts 8:1–8, 8:26–40; Romans 8:28–30)

Bible Studies for Life: Stick with Encouragement...When have you crossed paths

with a natural encourager? (Acts 9:26-28; 11:21-26)

Explore the Bible: Awestruck...The depths of the riches both of the wisdom

and the knowledge of God in executing His judgments is

literally awe-inspiring. (Habakkuk 3:1-6, 11-13, 16-19)

May 5 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hudspeth

11 Mr. & Mrs. Roger Edwards

13 Mr. & Mrs. Homer Moses

15 Mr. & Mrs. Lee Jordan

15 Mr. & Mrs. Billy Griffin

16 Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Currence

18 Mr. & Mrs. Wes Penninger

22 Mr. & Mrs. John Ashmore

25 Mr. & Mrs. Scott Boyd

27 Rev. & Mrs. Mike Stafford

30 Mr. & Mrs. Pete Bowers

30 Mr. & Mrs. Kyron Cain

Spring Bible Studies

We have received some excellent Bible study materials

that we would like to share with our congregation. What

we lack are the people to lead the studies. Here is a list of the courses we would like to share this spring. If the Lord

speaks to your heart about sharing His Word, please see

Pastor George Miller about your interest. You may contact him at 614-783-7804 or preachergrm@carolina.rr.com.

Ladies Bible Study: “Breathe: Making room for Sabbath”

by Priscilla Shirer

Evangelism Challenge: “Come Home: A Call Back to

Faith” by James MacDonald

Prayer: “Praying with Paul: A Call to Spiritual Reformation” by D.A. Carson & Brian J. Tabb

Parenting: “Ready to Launch: Jesus-Centered Parenting in a Child-Centered World” by J.D. & Veronica

Greear

Doctrine: “Saved: Life in the Face of Death” by Ed Stetzer & Trevin Wax (Doctrine of Election)

Discipleship Training - one on one: "The Beginning: First Steps for New Disciples" (If you would like

to be involved leading a new believer in spiritual

growth using this material, see Pastor Mike)

Parent Meeting on Wed., May13 at 6:15pm in the Conference Room. Please bring

completed paperwork, insurance card, and final

payment due. There will be a Notary to notarize papers.

Please plan to join us for the Award

Ceremony on Wed., May 13 at 6:30pm in the sanctuary with a reception to follow.

VBS Volunteer Luncheon - Sunday, May 17 at

12:30pm in the COAC. RSVP to Karen Barr if you have volunteered to help or are interested in learning

more about VBS the week of June 15-19 from

9:00am-12:15pm.

Splash into Summer Family Event

Wed., May 20 from 5:30-7:30pm

All ages are invited to come and enjoy a time of food, fellowship, and fun. There will be waterslides,

games, and a Cake Walk.

Hot dog meal - $3 per person or $10 max per family.

Please RSVP to Karen Barr or church office.

Needed: Cakes!!

If you are interested in baking a cake for the Cake

Walk, please contact Karen Barr or the church office.

Pre-Registration for VBS is NOW!! - Registration Forms are on Children’s Hallway and website www.fbcclover.com.