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VOLUME 58 March 25, 2015 NO. 12

Weekly Activities

Thursday, March 26, 2015

7:00 MAD Weekend Meeting –

Old Fellowship Hall

Saturday, March 28, 2015

7:00 Runnin’ Disciples

Sunday, March 29, 2015

Palm Sunday 8:30 Worship Service

9:45 LifeGroups

11:00 Worship Service in the

COAC

6:30 Community Service @

Clover United Methodist

Church

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

NO MEAL or ACTIVITIES

7:00 SANCTUARY CHOIR

SPECIAL REHEARSAL 7:00 Personnel Cmte. Mtg.

Thursday, April 2, 2015

7:00 Long Range Planning

Friday, April 3, 2015

Good Friday Church Office Closes at Noon

Saturday, April 4, 2015 7:00 Runnin’ Disciples

Sunday, April 5, 2015

Easter 8:30 Worship Service

9:45 LifeGroups

11:00 Worship Service in the

COAC

Monday, April 6, 2015

Easter Monday

Church Office Closed

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

Community Service at First United Methodist Church

First Baptist Church 117 South Main Street

Clover, SC 29710

Return Service Requested

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid

Clover, SC 29710

Permit #12

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 $1,465,994.47 Paid to Principal 1,008,135.08 Paid to Interest $431,457.74 Building Fund on Hand 26,401.65 Cost of Bldg. Renovation $1,629,100.80 Paid to Principal 1,008,135.08 Loan Balance Owed $620,965.72

Sanctuary Renovation Fund Balance: $25,251.00

STEWARDSHIP STATEMENT 3/22/2015

ATTENDANCE

Sunday School Attendance .................................. 306

8:30 AM Worship Service...................................111

11:00 AM Worship Service ................................ 232

Designated Offerings:

Building Fund ............................................ 707.00

Designated Offerings .............................. 3,481.42

Expense Reimbursements ............................... 400.00

Wednesday Dinner .......................................... 307.00

................................................................................. Tithes for the Week ................................... 15,186.15

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

Year to Date Tithes Received ................... 222,341.26

Year to Date Expenses Paid ..................... 186,524.34

Year to Date Budget ................................ 206,100.00

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man

shall not live by bread alone, but by every word

that proceeds from the mouth of God.”

Matthew 4:4 (NKJV)

Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and

there remember that your brother has something

against you, leave your gift there before the altar,

and go your way. First be reconciled to your

Deadline for articles in the Visitor is NOON on Tuesday.

Memorials

Contributions to the Building Fund have been received in memory

of the following:

Dan Wall Justin Ramo

Serving this week March 29, 2015: In The Pond... A Time of Fellowship...

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL

March 25, 2015

Pasta Bake; Salad; Drink & Dessert

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

VAN DRIVER

David Thomas

DEACON VISITORS Brian Bowers Caleb Wilson

Robert Morrow Joey Church

TELLERS – (Monday) 3/30/15

Cindy Norris Rita Rasnick

DISCIPLES OF THE WEEK

Pete Bowers Tony Hill

VOLUNTEERS 8:30 Service: Steve & Cathy Ferrell;

Marianne Denney

11:00 Service:

Tadpoles: Joey & Tammie Bradberry

Frogs: Jimmy & Darleen Sutton

Fish: Robin Wilson & Lindsey Hoffecker

Turtles: Keith & Pam Whitley

Thoughts from our other staff...

Research suggests Americans raised in Christian households increasingly disown the faith of their

parents. Support Annie Armstrong so we can change this trend.

“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all

nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:19 (NKJV)

Year to date total: $6,059.42 Our Goal: $8,000

Dear Family,

I have thoroughly enjoyed this last sermon series on the

Encounters of Jesus. We will wrap it up this Sunday as we

remember the sacrifice of Christ. This will be the most

challenging of lessons for us as we are called to sacrifice for

the cause of Christ.

On Easter Sunday morning we will begin a new series

entitled “A.D.” It will go from Easter to Father’s Day. We

will cover the scriptures from Jesus’ resurrection through

the 10th Chapter of Acts. NBC will be showing the A.D. mini-

series during this time as well and we will coincide with

their showings of the drama by Mark Burnett and Roma

Downey, who produced The Bible mini-series that aired last

year. I encourage you to get together and watch the series.

This will be a great study.

Don’t forget this Sunday night we

will worship with other churches

in our area at 6:30 pm at the First

United Methodist Church. Hope to

see you there, as well.

Still going,

Mike

Preschool Info:

Important info for parents of preschoolers:

1. The Easter Egg Hunt will be this Sunday

during Sunday School (bring a basket).

2. The preschoolers will be marching in with

palms at the beginning of the 11:00 service so

they will NOT be playing instruments at the end

of the service. (Parents will need to retrieve

children from the preschool dept.)

Preschool Volunteers: Please check your email

for the latest schedule. Contact nancy.hester@

clover.k12.sc.us if you have questions.

Thank you!

Nancy Hester

From the Children’s Dept.: Beginning Easter Sunday, April 5th -June 21, during the 11:00 Worship Service - all 1st and 2nd graders will remain in the Worship Service with their family.

(Ladies In Fellowship Together)

April 16, 2015 6:30 PM

Introducing Funny Lady Speaker Author Bible Teacher

Frankie is a national speaker, author, and Bible

teacher for women’s conferences, retreats, and events. Listening to her message, one might think

she is watching a scene from Steel Magnolias as Frankie reminisces about growing up in the days of “Big Hair” and “Elvis”. She is hilariously funny

and “as southern as sweet tea”!

Purchase your tickets this Sunday on the Adult Hall between services, or contact Tammie Bradberry at

803-627-2858 or tam4him4031@gmail.com. Tickets with meal are only $10.

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

March 30 Sara Beth Barr

Peggy Dietz

Elaine Elliott

Marilyn Stuckey

31 Georgia Grice

Troy Smith

Kendall Taylor April 1 Deacon Wilson

2 Steve Oates

Madeline Walters

3 Brandon Martin

4 Gladys McCarter

5 Sarah Denton

6 Brad Behrends

Ashley Moore

7 Daniel Moses Anita Pocci

8 Teresa Behrends

Jenny Clary

Rhonda Simmons

9 Hudson Adams

10 Gene Jenkins

Savannah Kellett

Kaila Lewis

11 Judy Walker

12 Laura Grace Howell

John Ludwig 13 Allison Williams

14 Mary Robinson

R.L. Davis

Susan Hill

Dakota Smith

Steven Thomas

Shannon Wagner

15 Michael McAfee

Amy Koewing

Synthia Thomas

Stewart Wood 16 Rose Adams

17 Caden Clatterbuck

Kalan Holbrook

Billy Turner

18 Stacey Thomas

19 L.T. Matheson

Bobby Queen

Kristin Sadler

Danny Sipe

Angela Smith

20 Sheena Stewart

Wilson 21 Chris Carroll

22 Frank Falls

Helen Ware

23 Chip Maier

Brenda Brodmerkel

24 Camden Dix

Connie Ludwig

25 Joey Bradberry

Amanda Humphries

Andrew Humphries

Lauren Simmons Corbin Woodham

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

Adora Howe Autumn Care of Saluda

501 Esseola Drive

Saluda, NC 28773

Jack Funderburk

1631 Lawrence Rd.

Clover, SC 29710 222-4793

From the Sunday School Office:

Answers Bible Curriculum: The Resurrection...God's redemption was in place before time.

(Matthew 28:1–10; John 11:25–26, 14:19; 1 Peter 1:3–9)

Bible Studies for Life: A Death Like No Other...Why do we care when famous people pass away? (Matthew 27:28-31, 45-50, 54)

Explore the Bible:

The Promised Messiah...The Lord is zealously committed to His

glory through mercy to all who are in covenant with Him. He

will save and restore them. (Zechariah 8:1-8; 9:9-12)

March 29 Mr. & Mrs. Todd Lotz

Mr. & Mrs. Rick Mount

April 2 Mr. & Mrs. LeRoy Pendleton

2 Mr. & Mrs. Knox Bennett

2 Mr. & Mrs. Zachary Lester

3 Mr. & Mrs. John Whitley

4 Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Baker

4/11 Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Cranford

4/15 Mr. & Mrs. Tim Boggs

4/17 Mr. & Mrs. Burnett Jenkins

4/18 Mr. & Mrs. Donald Thomas

4/20 Mr. & Mrs. Chris Clary

4/21 Mr. & Mrs. Richard Whisenant

4/21 Mr. & Mrs. Ron Barker

4/27 Mr. & Mrs. Richard Elliott

4/28 Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Howell

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)

April 11, 2015 9:00 am-1:00 pm Parents join us for a fun-filled family day to cheer your Sparkie or T & T

Awana Clubber. They will be playing fun, team-oriented games, and meeting new friends from other area churches.

Please be sure to sign your family up at SignUpGenius website -www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0A45ACAB2EAAF94-awana

Parent volunteers are needed for this day, please contact Karen Barr if you can volunteer.

Thank you! *Free Hotdog meal will be included.

New Study.... Don Clary’s LifeGroup on Sunday night is beginning a new

study called SHARING JESUS WITHOUT FEAR. It is information

every Christian should know...Peter said “to always be ready -

to be ready to explain our faith”. The class meets every

Sunday at 6:00 pm in the Knox Building. Everyone is

welcome and there are no expectations of members - that is

between the learner and God.