MISSION STATEMENTMISSION STATEMENTMISSION STATEMENTMISSION STATEMENTMISSION STATEMENTOur Mission is to:

The ChimesPublished by McCormick First Baptist Church Rev. Dennis G. Lynn, PastorNovember 2004

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WorshipWorshipWorshipWorshipWorship and PraisePraisePraisePraisePraise our SaviorEvangelizeEvangelizeEvangelizeEvangelizeEvangelize the World

EncourageEncourageEncourageEncourageEncourage and Help Help Help Help Help One AnotherEquipEquipEquipEquipEquip for Service

In this issue

Birthdays ........................................ 4Calendar ........................................ 5Children’s Korner ........................... 6Church Picnic Photos...................6,8Memorials ...................................... 8Ministry of Administration............... 7Ministry of Discipleship .................. 7Ministry of Fellowship ..................... 4Ministry of Missions.........................4Ministry of Worship......................... 7Music Moment ............................... 3New Members.................................8Reflections ..................................... 2Senior Adults .................................. 4Someone You Should Know...........3Youth Matters ................................. 6

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Missions are for the entire congregation. The mission of God isto reconcile a lost world to Him. We are partners in this missionwhen we carry out Christ’s Great Commission as stated in Matthew28:18-20 “Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in

this way of life, marking them by baptism inthe threefold name: Father, Son and HolySpirit. Then instruct them in the practice ofall I have commanded you. I’ll be with youas you do this, day after day after day, rightup to the end of the age.” (Msg)

Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) providesongoing missions organizations for girls,women, and coed groups, in all age levels.The consistent purpose of these

organizations is to help a believer develop in four key areas ofmission living: 1) praying for and giving to missions, 2) doingmissions, 3) learning about missions, and 4) developing spirituallytoward a missions lifestyle.

Girls in Action (GA) is for girls in grades one through six is leadby Judie Goff. GA’s are actively involved in learning aboutmissions, praying for and giving to missions, and actually doingmissions themselves. Girls also learn and apply Bible verses andbegin to understand the role of missionaries in telling people aboutJesus.

AcTeens, for teenaged girls in grades seven through 12, is leadby Cyndy Matheny. Missions are at the heart of Acteens andmembers explore and do hands-on missions in their communitiesand beyond.

Do you have a female child or granddaughter that is not currentlyparticipating? Missions’ education teaches that God is active andworking in the world today.

DonnaDerks

WMU Director

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McCormick First Baptist ChurchP.O. Box 416

McCormick, SC 29835864-852-2640

Web page http://www.mccormickfbc.orgpastormfbc@wctel.netofficemfbc@wctel.net

Mary Goens, Editor

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ReflectionsAt last count, we have over 115individuals signed up to serve in somecapacity in the church during thecoming year. We are still working onobtaining individuals as leaders of thedifferent ministry groups. We hope tomake available to the entire church aMinistry Notebook early in November.

The notebook will specify the deacons that serve asfacilitators for each of the ministry areas. It will also havelisted a leader for each individual ministry and theindividuals who have signed up to serve in each area.

The purpose of the notebook will be twofold.First, it will make our congregation aware of the differentministries and who is presently serving on them. Second,it will provide the contact person for each ministry. Thiswill give you someone to call if you know of a need one ofthe ministries can meet, or if you have a question aboutthe ministry. It is our prayer that these ministries will notjust be paper ministries but that we will have theopportunity to see each one of them in service sometimesduring the year.

Another great aspect of this ministry plan is that,except for the ministries under the Ministry ofAdministration, all the ministries remain open throughoutthe year. As new people come into our fellowship, theywill be able to become involved immediately in a ministryof their choice. They will no longer need to wait until nextfall when the nominating committee does its work. Byadapting to this method, the goal of making the slogan,“Where Every Member Is a Minister”, a reality will beaccomplished.

One of the areas of ministry that is already upand running is the Disaster Relief Ministry. We had a groupthat went to Florida after hurricane Charlie. The teamwas also on call following the other hurricanes. However,the second call did not come. We also had twelve peoplefrom our church to take the Disaster Training in October.

Closely related to Disaster Relief Ministry is theRebuild Unit Ministry. This ministry will be available to gointo areas that have suffered damage and to assist in therebuilding process. It can also be used locally to doprojects for those who are in serious need. You may havenoticed the new trailer in the back of the church. It wasmade possible by funds from our church and a $1000.00donation from the Men’s Department of the SCBC. It willbe used to carry the necessary tools when the unit goesout to do its work. In the near future you will be asked tohelp stock the trailer with the needed tools to accomplishits purpose. Sunday school classes and other groups maywant to go together to contribute some of the moreexpensive items that will be needed. When the opportunityto give comes, give generously to this endeavor. It willprovide mission opportunities for years to come.

Even as I write, a group of our ladies are meetingin the adjacent room to help organize a greatercoordination of the different ladies ministries in the church.Their goal is to bring together all the different ministriesdirected to women for the purpose of enhancing theministry opportunities made available through our churchto the ladies of our church and community, while they

continue to promote and support mission effortslocally, nationally and internationally.

As much as I would like to do it, time andspace does not permit me to mention all the ministriesby name at this time. However, one of our goals forthe coming year is to do a better job of highlightingtheir work. You can help by notifying the office orme about projects and ministry that you have done.We would also welcome any photos that you maytake of your work. Janis Lindsey has agreed to helpus put together a photo album for next year’s ministryfair. If her efforts are to be successful, you will haveto assist her with the pictures. The purpose of thisrecognition is to encourage others to becomeinvolved.

Although there is not space to mention eachministry by name in this issue, you need to know thatI am thankful for your willingness to serve. As wecontinue to serve together, we can make McCormickFirst Baptist a lighthouse in the community. Thanksfor your participation.

Place a Poinsettia in Honor or Memory ofPlace a Poinsettia in Honor or Memory ofPlace a Poinsettia in Honor or Memory ofPlace a Poinsettia in Honor or Memory ofPlace a Poinsettia in Honor or Memory ofSomeone You LoveSomeone You LoveSomeone You LoveSomeone You LoveSomeone You LoveThis year we would like to use poinsettias todecorate our sanctuary for the Christmas Season. If you would like to assist with this project by givinga poinsettia in honor or memory of someone youlove, you may do so for $15.00. Orders for thepoinsettias will be taken through Sunday,November 21. Decoration for the sanctuary willremain in place through Sunday, December 26. After that date, you may pick up your poinsettia.

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by David Beckerby David Beckerby David Beckerby David Beckerby David Becker

MAJESTYMAJESTYMAJESTYMAJESTYMAJESTY

O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth (Psalm 8:1)

There are many attributes of the Lord that should prompt our response of adoration and worship: His Holiness; HisPower; His Love…..the popular contemporary song by the Rev. Jack Hayford, Pastor of The Church of the Way inVan Nuys, California, teaches that the real majesty of Christ deserves our praise.

Pastor Hayford relates the following account for the writing of “Majesty”:

“In 1977, my wife Anna and I spent our vacation in Great Britain. It was the same year asQueen Elizabeth’s 25th Anniversary of her coronation, and symbols of royalty were abundantlypresent beyond the usual. As Anna and I drove along together, at once the opening lyricsand melody of “Majesty” simply came to my heart, I seemed to feel something new of what itmeant to be His– to be raised to a partnership with Him in His throne. Upon returning to ourhome in California, I was finally able to complete the song.”

While viewing many of the ancient castles of Great Britain, Pastor Hayford began to reflect on the fact that theprovisions of Christ for the believer not only include our forgiveness of sins but provide a restoration to a royalrelationship with God as sons and daughters born into the Heavenly family through His majesty.

SOMEONE YOU SHOULD KNOW by Noreen Eichem

Ken and Helen Thornton retired to South Carolinain June 1987 from Cincinnati, Ohio. They rented fora year in McCormick while their house was beingbuilt in SLV. In his own words Ken will tell you he“failed retirement.” I remember a few years backwhen he was the driving force in getting volunteersto landscape Bill Wilson’s yard when he was so sick.He has worked on many yards since that timewhether volunteering or in business. The Thornton’slove to travel whether seeing new places or visitingfamily, they have been in most of the 50 states.

Helen can be described as a Mary/Martha person.She loves her Bible study and sewing , or workingwith two year olds in Sunday Sschool, and singingin the Choir. You also see her working as a KitchenAngel and in the Martha Ministry. She was saved ina small country church during revival meetings whenshe was 12. Ken was saved after he met Helen. Hespent time with the pastor in Wyoming on visitationand at church conferences. He was also ordainedas a deacon and served in that capacity for over 20years. Ken is a member of our Disaster Relief Team.

The Thorntons have two children and twograndchildren. They all l ive close enough(Greenville, SC and Birmingham, AL) for the

Thorntons to stay in touch. The Thorntons have beenpart of our fellowship for over seven years and haveblessed us abundantly with their servant attitude andwinning smiles. Make sure they are among youracquaintances.

Ken and Helen

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November 3November 3November 3November 3November 3Chicken Brunswick StewSlawDessert

November 10November 10November 10November 10November 10Ham/Potato SoupWaldorf SaladDessert

November 17November 17November 17November 17November 17Beefy Vegetable SoupPear SaladCorn BreadDessert

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Plus Group Thanksgiving LunchPlus Group Thanksgiving LunchPlus Group Thanksgiving LunchPlus Group Thanksgiving LunchPlus Group Thanksgiving LunchThe Plus Group will have a lunch in the social hall onNovember 17. We will meet at 11:00 AM for our programand the meal will follow immediately after the program.Everything will beprovided except thedesert. Our ladiesare asked to assistwith the desert.Even if you havenot been a regular participant with the Plus Group, weencourage you to join us for this time of celebration andThanksgiving. A sign up sheet will be posted on thebulletin board near the office. We need for you to sign upby November 14.

Wednesday Night SuppersWednesday Night SuppersWednesday Night SuppersWednesday Night SuppersWednesday Night SuppersJoin us on Wednesday night for a great time of food,fellowship and study. We eat supper at 5:30 PM. Our

Bible study follows immediatelyafter supper. The cost of the mealis only $4:00 per person. The mealis prepared each week by RoseCombs. She does a great job andwe appreciate her labor immensely.Our last meal of the year will be onWednesday night, December 8.

1 Scooter Edmunds Suzanne Matheny

2 Barbara Bollman3 Cole Austin Joan Prince7 Donna Peaks8 Harold Brewer Charles McAbee

Trey Parnell9 Ginger Austin

Marion Henderson10 Aly Austin June White11 Ashley Bowick Henry Gambrell12 Scott Seigler13 Randy Lindsey14 Laura Goff Lee Wilson

18 Douglas Wilkie Austin Wood19 Renee Branyon Min Byrd22 Mary Goens Luther Warrick23 Eloise Coleman24 Heather Jackson Josh Sanders Louise Sanders25 Patsy Lee Ann Martin Ralph Robinson26 Margie Cameron27 Dani Mabe28 Allison Henderson Pittman29 Noreen Eichem

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Lou Nelson Lou Nelson Lou Nelson Lou Nelson Lou Nelson Mission CircleMission CircleMission CircleMission CircleMission CircleThe Lou Nelson Mission Circle will meet Tuesday,November 9, 7:30 pm at the home of Joyce Hooker.Please come to help reorganize this vital ministry.

2005 Women’s Lifestyle Evangelism2005 Women’s Lifestyle Evangelism2005 Women’s Lifestyle Evangelism2005 Women’s Lifestyle Evangelism2005 Women’s Lifestyle EvangelismConferenceConferenceConferenceConferenceConference

What:What:What:What:What: 2005 Women’s Lifestyle Evangelism Conference “Share the Unexplainable Joy”Who:Who:Who:Who:Who: Sponsored by South Carolina Baptist Convention Evangelism & Missions Team, Women’s Baptist Education & Missionary Convention of SC and Woman’s Missionary Union, SCBC.This conference is made possible through theCooperative Program ministry support of your localchurch.When:When:When:When:When: Saturday, January 29, 2005 (9:30 Prelude and 3:20 dismissal)Where:Where:Where:Where:Where: Columbia First Baptist ChurchCost:Cost:Cost:Cost:Cost: $16 registration includes lunchContact:Contact:Contact:Contact:Contact: Donna Derks, WMU Director for details and ticket information

Lottie Moon PresentationLottie Moon PresentationLottie Moon PresentationLottie Moon PresentationLottie Moon PresentationOn December 1, the WMU will present a program aboutthe importance of our giving to the Lottie MoonChristmas Offering for International Missions. Thestudy will be immediately after our Wednesday nightsupper. Plan to come early for supper and remain tohear about much of the work that we help supportthrough our giving to this important offering.

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Bible Buddies and Children’s Bible Drill Bible Buddies and Children’s Bible Drill Bible Buddies and Children’s Bible Drill Bible Buddies and Children’s Bible Drill Bible Buddies and Children’s Bible Drill are off and running!! Both of these programs began during the month of October andhave added much excitement to ourSunday evenings. There are five firstthrough third graders that arelearning about the books of the Bible,the Ten Commandments, andmemorizing verses. We have sevenfourth through sixth graders that arememorizing, drilling, and preparingfor a great year of learning! Please encourage these youngpeople when you see them on Sunday evenings. Angel’s Alert!Angel’s Alert!Angel’s Alert!Angel’s Alert!Angel’s Alert!This Christmas the children’s choir will be presenting Angel’s

Alert! This promises to be one of our favoritemusicals, with beautiful songs, lively tempos,and many humorous moments. We aremeeting each week to sing, rehearse lines, andplay musical games. A special thank you toAnnie Clark for joining our team!

Girls of Grace ConferenceGirls of Grace ConferenceGirls of Grace ConferenceGirls of Grace ConferenceGirls of Grace ConferenceSeveral of the young ladies will be attending the Girlsof Grace Conference November 5 and 6 inSpartanburg. Please keep these young people in yourprayers as they discuss the importance of beingyoung Women for God. (You might want to pray forthe chaperones as well!)

November is typically a time of year when we stop,take inventory and Thank God for our family andfriends. We would like to thank all the churchmembers that have contributed to the youth programby supplying meals, helping with transportation, orchaperoning. We would like to thank everyone inthe youth group for participating and being a blessingin our life. As you approach the Thanksgiving season,remember to Thank God for your church family hereat McCormick! It is truly great to have people youcan rely on and share the love of Christ! Thanks forletting us be a part of your life!

Rubert and Ginger

Hot Dogs and MarshmallowsHot Dogs and MarshmallowsHot Dogs and MarshmallowsHot Dogs and MarshmallowsHot Dogs and MarshmallowsRecently the youth shared a Saturday evening withthe Boersma’s, at their cabin in Whitetown. We hada lot of fun playing volleyball, throwing horseshoes,and just hanging out on their beautiful property. Ofcourse, the hot dog roast and s’mores were prettygood too!! The highlight of the evening was the“story time” by Mrs. Boersma and the dramaticrepresentation by Mr. Boersma! Thanks for awonderful fall evening!!!

The Knock at his heartAs a doctor examined a 4-year-old boy, hethought it would be interesting to let thelad listen to the beating of his own heart.With the listening device in his ears and theprobe on his heart, the boy was asked,“What do you hear?”

The boy, who attended Sunday schoolregularly, responded, “Is that Jesus knock-ing?”

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As of 10/24/04As of 10/24/04As of 10/24/04As of 10/24/04As of 10/24/04General Budget:

Year to date budget: $ 199,703.18 Year to date actual: $ 186,554.75

Cooperative Program:Year to date budget: $ 24,807.72Year to date actual: $ 23,556.31

Renovation Fund: $ 59,570.88

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Ladies Bible StudyLadies Bible StudyLadies Bible StudyLadies Bible StudyLadies Bible StudyThe ladies bible study continues to meeteach Tuesday morning at 9:30 AM. Thisis a combination of prayer, fellowshipand bible study. All ladies are invited toattend. This is a wonderful opportunityto invite someone who is not activelyinvolved in church to attend with you.

Sunday SchoolSunday SchoolSunday SchoolSunday SchoolSunday SchoolSunday school remains an excellent vehicle for spiritualgrowth. We are thankful for all of our teachers and theirfaithfulness to their task. It is much more than Bible

Study. It is also an excellent placeto make new friends and to buildrelationships. If you have not yetbeen a part of a Sunday schoolclass, we urge you to make acommitment in the coming year togive it a try. We are convinced thatyou will make it a part of your

week, if you will commit to attend for six weeks. Thiswill give you time to begin to see its real value. If youare not sure which class you would attend call SusanWood (333-2393) and she will be glad to assist you indiscovering a class that fits your needs.

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Renovation GivingRenovation GivingRenovation GivingRenovation GivingRenovation GivingIf you would like to give to the renovation of the backeducation building you may use the green envelopes inthe hymnal racks. These are the same envelopes thatwe used in the renovation of the sanctuary. The morewe can give up front on this much needed project, theless we will need to borrow. Prayerfully, consider whatGod would have you to contribute to this neededimprovement in our educational facilities.

Wanted Church ReportersWanted Church ReportersWanted Church ReportersWanted Church ReportersWanted Church ReportersJanis Lindsey has agreed to assist in the preparation of aministry album for the coming year. While she is willing totake as many pictures as time permits, she will need theassistance of others to make a complete album. The albumwill be used during the Ministry Fair next year to give avisual understanding of the different ministries of ourchurch.

It would be great if each ministry could have its own reporterwho could record photographs of its activities and couldpass these photographs to Janis. The next best thing wouldbe to have several people available to cover the work ofthe committees. If you would be willing to assist in thisproject, please contact Janis Lindsey.

Joshua’s MenJoshua’s MenJoshua’s MenJoshua’s MenJoshua’s MenJoshua’s Men will meet on TuesdayTuesdayTuesdayTuesdayTuesdaynight November 16, at 6:30 PM in thefellowshiphall. The meeting has beenmoved from Thursday to Tuesday due toa conflict for those who are participating.

Wednesday Night Bible StudyWednesday Night Bible StudyWednesday Night Bible StudyWednesday Night Bible StudyWednesday Night Bible StudyFollowing our Wednesday night meal, we are studyingthe Book of Romans. This is a great study. You do not

have to be present every week tobenefit from it. Each week’s lessoncan stand by itself as a teaching tool.If you do not wish to come for supper,join us at 6:15 PM in the chapel for thetime of study.

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Community Thanksgiving ServiceCommunity Thanksgiving ServiceCommunity Thanksgiving ServiceCommunity Thanksgiving ServiceCommunity Thanksgiving ServiceOur church will be hosting a community thanksgiving

service on Sunday evening,November 21. The service willbe held at 7:00 PM. Our choir andmusicians will be providing themusic for the evening. Themessage will be brought by Rev.Jerry James, pastor of theMcCormick United MethodistChurch. Rev. Dick Albert, pastorof Church by the Lake LutheranChurch and our pastor will assistwith the service. The entirecommunity will be invited to join

us for this time of thanksgiving for God’s many blessings.

Sunday MorningsSunday MorningsSunday MorningsSunday MorningsSunday MorningsBeginning November 14, we will be revisiting some of thereciprocal commands that are given in the New Testament.These commands give clear directions concerning howChristians are to live together.

Sunday EveningsSunday EveningsSunday EveningsSunday EveningsSunday EveningsOn Sunday evenings we are exploring the Books of Firstand Second Samuel. There are many timeless principlesfound in these ancient pages. Join us at 6:00 PM eachSunday evening for this time of study and worship.

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We are in the round!Check out our newtables in the FellowshipHall!

Wallace Wood*William MathenyMarion HendersonJames Strom

Emmanuel Has ComeFriday, December 10, 2004McCormick First Baptist ChurchTime: TBA

Sunday, December 12, 2004McCormick First Baptist Church11:00 AM