8:30 AM Service in the Sanctuary

11:00 AM Service in the COAC

Rev. Mike Stafford preaching

Sunday, February 22, 5:00 PM

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VOLUME 58 February 11, 2015 NO. 6

Weekly Activities

Thursday, February 12, 2015

7:00 Valentine Banquet Dress

Rehearsal

Saturday, February14, 2015

9:00 Upward Sports Picture Day

6:00 Valentine’s Day Banquet

Sunday, February 15, 2015

8:30 Worship Service

9:45 Sunday School

11:00 Worship Service in the

COAC

2:00-4:00 Drop in Baby Shower for

Kristen Engle – Knox Bldg.

It’s A Boy!

Monday, February 16, 2015

6:00 Upward Sports

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

3:00 Ladies Prayer Group

6:00 Upward Sports

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

5:15 Fellowship Meal

6:00 8:30 Worship Rehearsal

6:15-7:45 AWANA

6:30 POWERHOUSE – in Room

B-201 (Men’s SS Class)

6:30 Wednesday Night LifeGroups

6:30 The Basement for 6th – 12th

graders

7:35 Sanctuary Choir

Saturday, February 21, 2015

9:00 Upward Sports

THE VISITOR

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

First Baptist Church 117 South Main Street

Clover, SC 29710

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Non-Profit Organization

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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 $1,457,558.83 Paid to Principal 999,480.25 Paid to Interest $428,037.77 Building Fund on Hand 30,040.81 Cost of Bldg. Renovation $1,629,100.80 Paid to Principal 999,480.25 Loan Balance Owed $629,620.55

Sanctuary Renovation Fund Balance: $24,656.00

STEWARDSHIP STATEMENT 2/8/2015

ATTENDANCE

Sunday School Attendance .................................... 242

8:30 AM Worship Service ..................................... 113

11:00 AM Worship Service ................................... 217

Designated Offerings:

Building Fund.............................................. 762.00

Designated Offerings................................... 775.00

Expense Reimbursements .............................. 1,079.15

Wednesday Dinner ........................................... 303.00

..................................................................................... Tithes for the Week .................................... 12,018.00

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

Year to Date Tithes Received ...................... 91,858.90

Year to Date Expenses Paid ....................... 109,364.18

Year to Date Budget .................................. 103,050.00

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

And God is able to make all grace abound toward

you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all

things, have an abundance for every good work.

2 Cor. 9:8 (NKJV)

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,

that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He

became poor, that you through His poverty might

become rich. 2 Cor. 8:9

Honorariums/Memorials:

A contribution to the Building Fund has been received in honor of

the following:

Mike Stafford Louis Crawford’s SS Class

A contribution to the Sanctuary Renovation has been received in

memory of the following:

Kenneth Price

A contribution to the CentriKid Camp has been received in memory

of the following:

Mack Falls

Deadline for articles in the Visitor is NOON on Tuesday.

Greg Gaskey 7822 Broadstone Place SW Port Orchard, WA 98367

Serving this week… In The Pond... A Time of Fellowship...

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL

Feb. 11, 2015

Creamy Chicken Soup; Salad;

Drink & Dessert

Please call to make reservations or

cancel by noon on Tuesday.

VAN DRIVER 2/15/15

Brett Lark

DEACON VISITORS 2/15/15

Brian Bowers Caleb Wilson

Robert Morrow Joey Church

TELLERS – 2/17/15 (Tuesday)

Cindy Norris Rita Rasnick

DISCIPLES OF THE WEEK 2/15/15

Chris Clary Caleb Wilson

VOLUNTEERS 2/15/15 8:30 Service: Sandy Sears & Jean Joye

11:00 Service: Tadpoles: Zack & Judy Lester

Frogs: Susan Hill; Joey & Kathie

Goforth

Fish: Chris & Yamilet Ferguson

Turtles: Jamie Falls & Kay Falls

This past Sunday I briefly went over the possible mission trips that our church may be taking this year. Some of them are firm in going

and some are based on who is willing to go for them to happen. So I wanted to give that list of trips and events again so that many of you

may start to think and pray about how you may fit or be involved in these opportunities. Let me encourage you to not allow the excuses to

form in your mind before effectively reading and praying about how God may use you this year on the mission field. Also, let us be

reminded that our biggest mission field is right around us even today and you may want to pray about doing something with an eternal

value around our own community. There may be other opportunities this year that are not listed below, so continue to pray God will open

and shut doors where He may.

Smile, Rev Kev

Family Encouraged Trips - Deadline for participating in these trips is mid-march

Indianapolis Familyfest 2015 - July 18-22

Familyfest is recommended for anyone first grade and older . . . perfect for families, adult teams, and student teams. Through Familyfest,

volunteers assist churches and ministries in partnership with the state WMU and local Baptist associations in reaching the physical and

spiritual needs of those in their communities. The cost of the trip is dependent of family size starting at $120 per individual up to a family

of 6 at $450. For more info please see Pat Hamblin or go to wmu.com 2015 Mission Trips.

Jamaica 2015 - July 25 - Aug. 1

(From a ministry partner) Join us in the beautiful mountains of Guy's Hill, Jamaica for a wonderful cultural experience. This is our 8th

year going to serve this community. Children walk for miles to attend our VBS each morning. They love to do act-out Bible stories, sing,

play games and do crafts! The afternoons are filled with various ministry opportunities, whether prayer walking and inviting people to

our nightly revivals, playing sports with the children or helping out refurbish a home or the local school, there is a place for everyone to

serve. Last year our medical team saw over 400 people and 600 teeth were pulled by our dentists. We had over 200 professions of

faith. We do nightly revivals at the church and also did street revivals last year! God is at work in Guy’s Hill, won’t you join Him???

This is a wonderful family mission trip! We stay in the homes of the local Jamaican church people. We always think we are going to help

these people but what happens is God always works in the lives of our team members in an amazing way. You will experience God on a

whole new level!! Cost is approximately $1200-$1400 depending on airfare. God will provide the $$ for your trip... all you have to be is

available!! For more info please see Kevin Dix.

Youth Trip - Deadline to sign-up for this trip is mid-March

Mission Chicago, Illinois - July 11-18

We will be working alongside a NAMB Church Planter who has started a new fellowship from an existing church in the southeastern part

of Chicago. A church named Temple Baptist was a few weeks away from shutting the doors for good, but now the Lord is at work in this

area and through a few willing people the church is now undergoing a transformation since last year. It is now in the beginnings of its

ministry to the community with a new name in Transformation Church. We will likely be helping with various community events, sports,

VBS, and other opportunities. Cost is $150 -see Kevin Dix for more info.

Kids Trips

Vacation Bible School - June 15-19

CentriKid - July 6-10 see Karen Barr for more info

Other Trips in the works

Turkey trips in May and September - Seeking out a group of men to lead a trip in September

Peru Trip and Support - See Ivan Broadwell for more info

Possible team trip to Guatemala - See Kevin Dix for more info

Thoughts from our other staff...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO... HAPPY ANNIVERSAY TO... HOMEBOUND: IN THE HOSPITAL:

Feb. 15 Joe Robinson

Janice Stafford

Trevor Ventola

Wyatt Wallace

Feb. 16 Kim Clatterbuck

Homer Moses

Debra Stewart Klepper

Hope Stewart

Feb. 17 Rae Ashley

Edith Jones

Brittany Walden

Feb. 18 Allison Hamblin

Franklin Pendleton

Feb. 20 Tammy Ashmore

Mary Miller

Laura Whitfield

Feb. 21 Paul Evans

Feb. 22 Amy Penninger

Ethan Williams

Feb. 23 Joshua Dunlap

S.J. (Bill) Hopper

Feb. 24 Jacob Hall

Jeannette Johnson

Leslie Stewart

Feb. 25 Matthew Adkins

Frances Matheson

Joshua Meek

Feb. 27 Allison Currence

Kevin Dix

Feb. 28 Lorianne Cranford

Heather Edwards

Robin Eller

Todd Moser

Feb. 29 Lazette Grayson

(Leap Year) Ray Walker

Jack Funderburk

1631 Lawrence Rd.

Clover, SC 29710

222-4793

From the Sunday School Office:

Answers Bible Curriculum: True Discipleship (Matthew 10:16-39,

16:24-26; Luke 14:25-33)

Bible Studies for Life: Ready When Homosexual Devastates...

What were some of the most memorable

rules in your family? (Romans 1:18-27;

1 Corinthians 6:9-11)

Explore the Bible:

Return to the Restoring God...The vision

of God evokes confession, repentance,

and restoration. (Nehemiah 9:32-37)

Candidates for Membership:

By Baptism:

Carson Hoffecker

711 Shady Forest Rd.

Clover, SC 29710

Feb. 15 Mr. & Mrs. Billy Turner

Feb. 16 Mr. & Mrs. Scott Nivens

Feb. 17 Mr. & Mrs. Bill Carroll

Feb. 20 Mr. & Mrs. Jim Brodmerkel

Feb. 22 Mr. & Mrs. Ricky Hamblin

Feb. 22 Mr. & Mrs. Troy Smith

Feb. 24 Mr. & Mrs. Carl Sutton

Save the Date!

Biblical Studies Released Time

Pancake Supper Fund Raiser

Clover High School Cafeteria

March 7, 2015 4:30pm – 7:30pm

Students will be selling $5 adult tickets and performing:

4:45 - Crowders 5:10 – Kinard

5:35 – Larne 6:00 – Bethel

6:25 – Griggs 6:50 - Bethany

"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs

to such as these." Matthew 19:14 (NKJV)

The Truth Project will begin next Sunday. We

will meet at 3:00 p.m. Our first meeting will be at the Myrick’s home once again. We have lots of room for interested people. Those

interested may reach Pastor George Miller at 614-783-

7804 or preachergrm@carolina.rr.com.

February Mission Project:

CWJC uses volunteers as mentors, financial coaches, and class instructors. These volunteers are Godly examples who teach self-sufficiency to women to help them break the chains of generational poverty. Contact debbie@yorkcountycwjc.org or call 803-417-6310 if you would like to help.

Items needed: paper products, cleaning supplies, clothes and dish detergent, fabric softener, bathroom and floor cleaner

"For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord." Jeremiah 29:11 (NKJV)

THANK YOU!! On behalf of the American Red Cross and, more importantly, the patients and families that depend on your efforts, thank you. We are proud to have you on our team – the largest volunteer team in the world! Results:

65 people presented to donate 8 people were first time donors 71 productive units were collected

You’re Invited to a Drop-In Baby Shower

For Kristen Engle Sunday, February 15th

2:00 – 4:00 PM in the Knox Building

(Due to traveling and space, gift cards are greatly appreciated!)

Together we can save a life!

By Statement:

Ashley Yevchak

201 Sumter St. #E

Clover, SC 29710

803-242-1001

Karen Brooks – Presbyterian

Louise Robbins – CMC,

Pineville

Just because we are moving doesn’t mean we

aren’t still family! Please plan on coming to visit

and keeping in touch!

New address:

Dave & Carol Stanford

4531 Ivywood Dr.

Rock Hill, S.C. 29732

New phone:

803-366-0003

New emails:

Davestanford@

comporium.net

Carolstanford@

comporium.net