SWANSEA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Post Office Box 550 Swansea, SC 29160-0550 NON PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID LEXINGTON, SC PERMIT NO. 107 THE SIGNAL Return Service Requested The Signal is published monthly by the Swansea First Baptist Church of Swansea, SC. Volume 23 Issue 6 June 2012 From Your Pastor s Heart I am ready for some VBS. This is always a special week in the life of our church. Becky Zeigler always does such a great job in having a wonderful school. Melodie Sharpe and Joy Hoffman teach the scripture through plays and scenes. It takes them hours each day to set up the church for the next days Bible study. I just wanted to say thanks to all that help. It is going to be fun. VBS t shirts are available for $10.00. The Virginia Mission Trip is just around the corner. We will have the Commissioning Service on Sunday, July 15th and then we will get in the bus and trucks and head to Virginia. The Plainview Missionary Baptist Church will be our home for a week. Pray for us this week! We have 56 people goig on this mission trip! Vacation Bible School June 11-15, 2012 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Ages 3 (potty trained please) thru Youth Volunteers needed. Please see Becky Zeigler for more information
September March June Birthdays 1st..Hamp Redmond 1st.Michael 2nd....Durant McCarson Sharpe Bobbie Cassidy Jenna Kinard Ashleigh Steen 4th....Wanda Rhonda Redmond 3rd..Duane Steinhoff Jumper 6th.....Zellie Stacey Ward Mack Jenna Redmond 7th..Daniel 2nd...Brian Sandifer Martin 4th..Bill Deal 8th...... James 4th...Hunter McCarson Stevens 9th......Linda 7th...Virginia Laura Chavis Pound Berry 10th.....Mildred 8th..Krissy Tammy Caudill Earnest Taylor 13th....William 9th.....Doug 5th.. Robert McGaha Granger Taylor 14th......James 7th...Wilma Perry Adkins Davis Deal 15th....Kayla 9th...Bryan Blake Strickland Cassidy Corley 16th.....Joyce 15th.. Stephanie 11th...Gladys Redmond Meredith Knight Thomas 16th...Wanda Pittman Jessica Davis Calp Lee 12th.Rebecca Cassidy James Sharpe Ward 17th......Bryce 15th.Nancy Redmond Heather Sharpe Blithe Braelyn Knight Tyler Dasher 19th.....Chippy 19th....Terrie Fowler 16th...Adam Jumper Flake 20th....Joye 20th...David McCarson Hoffman 18th...David Zeigler Jr. 24th.....Jayna Charles Patidar Flake Susan Norris 25th......Faye Jessica Stabler Zeigler Donna 21st.Frances Jeffcoat Leigh Ann Starr Teal Kevin 22nd..Tim 20th..Chad Kneece Williams Wise 26th...Duman 21st Permilia Emily Luongo Corley Taylor Jim 23rd...Laverne Kinard Alan Hoffman Berry 27th.....O Neal 22nd...Jean Gene Redmond Burns Wise 28th........Georgia 24th..Elton Melodie Sharpe Cagle North Cory 25th....Thelma 24th...Jeff Smoak Corley Kelly 29th.....Ruth 27th..Rhonda Hutto 28th..Phil Nates Rast Jan 28th.....Jack Argoe Kindred Booth Burns 30th.....Cole Dawson Sandifer Baker 30th....Kathy Chavis Rachel Isaac Sandifer Argoe 29th..Carter Livingston Welcome New Members By Profession of Faith Dylan Metts The Signal is published monthly by the Swansea First Baptist Church in Swansea, South Carolina. The Swansea First Baptist Church is in friendly cooperation with the Lexington Baptist Association, the South Carolina Convention and the Southern Baptist Convention. The Church Staff The Senior Pastor Reverend Terry C. Wilder Minister of Music Mr. Chad Meredith Student Minister Reverend Rev. John John N. Harmon The Parish Organist Nurse Mrs. Mrs. Jane Angie Ann Redmond Meredith The Pianists Organist Mrs. Mrs. Jane Brenda Ann Meredith Hoffman The Pianists Mrs. Mrs. Brenda Jackie Hoffman Cagle The Secretary Mrs. Joyce Jackie Saylor Cagle The Preschool Secretary Director Mrs. Mrs. Diane Joyce Goodwin Saylor Custodian Preschool Director Mrs. Mrs. Diane Kim Goodwin Taylor Custodian Mrs. Kim Taylor In the event of a change of address please In the event contact of a the change church of office: address please Swansea contact First the church Baptist office: Church Swansea 145 South First Church Baptist Street Church 145 Post South Office Church Box Street 550 Swansea, Post South Office Carolina Box 55029160 Swansea, (803) South 568-3368 Carolina 29160 (803) 568-3368 The Church Website www.swanseafbc.com The Church Website www.swanseafbc.com A Tour of Rev. Wilder s Past Join the Adults and Senior Adults on Tuesday, June 26, for a trip to the upcountry. This trip is called the Rev. Wilder tour because he will be going with the group. As part of the tour he will show us where he spent his childhood: his home, schools, his church, and we will have lunch his favorite restaurant, the Carolina Drive In. Also on the agenda is the new Falls Park on the Reedy River located in downtown Greenville. The bus will be leaving the church at 8:45am. Sign up in the hall. Please remember Jordan Justus in your prayers as he serves on mission this summer in Daytona Beach, FL. If you would like to send him a note his address is: Jordan Justus Attn: Campus Outreach La Playa Resort & Suites 2500 N. Atlantic Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32118 Metallic Club At this meeting, the group will play Bingo after the business session. Come and bring a friend, there will be prizes! The meeting starts at 11:00am. Laura Jumper, Parrish Nurse for this area, will be available for blood pressure screenings if you would like one. The group will have fun, food, and fellowship. Don t miss it. Cup Cakes Are Needed! We need 9 people to make one cake mix of cupcakes that is approximately 24 cakes. We need them on June 11th. On Tuesday after VBS Jan Marie will need some help decorating these cup cakes. If you would like to help call Jan Marie at 920-6243.
Student Ministry News Summer 2012 is now upon us and we already have several big events lined up on our calendar. Before I get into the details of our summer activities I want to say congratulations to the graduates for this year. We are proud of you and your accomplishments and pray that you will continue to grow in Christ wherever he may lead you. I sent a letter home with students on May 23 rd with details on our Summer Schedule. If you did not receive this letter please let me know and I will get one to you. I also have Community Changers forms available in the parsonage and the church office for those that will be participating. The first event on our calendar for this summer is VBS the week of June 11-15. This year we will have a youth class available for you. Our class will be similar to what we have done in the past. All students, grades 7-12 are invited to be a part of this class. We had a great time last year and I am looking forward to seeing you there this year. Community Changers will be the week of June 24-29. The cost for the week is $25 per a student. If you are not familiar with Community Changers this is our missions emphasis week. We partner with the student groups from Faith and Sardis to do several community service projects. Our purpose for the week is to share the love of Christ in our community by meeting physical needs. We will again be hosting Community Changers this year. Each student will need to fill out some forms which are available in the parsonage and the church office. There are several areas where we need adults to help with this week ranging from leading a project to an overnight chaperone to helping serve our meals. If you have any time during the week and you would like to help us please let me know. We also need some sponsors that will help with the cost of the projects. If you would like to personally or through your business sponsor Community Changers please let me know and I will get you all the details. For our second event this summer we are planning an overnight trip to 6 Flags in Atlanta. We will leave on Monday, July 9 th at 8:00am and return on Tuesday, July 10 th by 4:00pm. The cost for this trip is $50 and the trip is limited to 25 students (yes, college students can come) and chaperones. Please let me know by Wednesday, June 6 th if you plan to go so I can order our tickets. I am also working on another event for the summer but you will have to come on Wednesday nights to hear the details. I promise that you will not want to miss out on what we are planning. In Christ, John Harmon Meredith Moments Summer is here! And like most teachers this time of year, I am thrilled to have the summer in front of me. However, I am reminded that this means there is also work to do. The choir will be continuing to work on specials throughout the summer. Therefore, be sure to remember if you are in town, come to practice. I hope everyone takes time to take their vacation, but don t stay gone too long. As we prepare for ministry this summer, I want to remind all who are involved with VBS and the mission trip, that what we are going to do will have lasting effects for years to come. So be encouraged to do great things and be willing to make yourself available! God Bless! Thank You I want to thank you for the way you are always willing to help folks. You gave $254.00 to Jordan for his trip to Daytona Beach. You also gave $1,060.00 to Sam and Janice Jones. I thank you for your kindness and your generosity. Rev. Terry C. Wilder Dear Church Family, Sam and I are humbled by the generous love offering. During times like these, the love and support of friends and family mean more than words can say. We are praying, if it is God s will, to grant us a miracle, if it is not, we pray for strength as we go through this journey. We ask that you continue praying. We love you all from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you, Sam, Janice and the Jones Family
June Bible Reading Plan 1st Joshua 18 Isaiah 24 Heb. 6-7 16th Judges 17-18 Isaiah 40 1 John 1-2 2nd Joshua 19 Isaiah 25 Heb. 8-9 17th Judges 19 Isaiah 41 1 John 3-4 3rd Josh. 20-21 Isaiah 26-27 Heb. 10 18th Judges 20 Isaiah 42 1 John 5 4th Josh. 22 Isaiah 28 Heb. 11 19th Judges 21 Isaiah 43 2 John - 3 John 5th Josh. 23-24 Isaiah 29 Heb. 12 20th Ruth 1-2 Isaiah 44 Jude 1 6th Judges 1 Isaiah 30 Heb. 13 21st Ruth 3-4 Isaiah 45 Rev. 1-2 7th Judges 2-3 Isaiah 31 James 1 22nd 1 Samuel 1 Isaiah 46-47 Rev. 3-4 8th Judges 4-5 Isaiah 32 James 2 23rd 1 Samuel 2 Isaiah 48 Rev. 5-6 9th Judges 6 Isaiah 33 James 3-4 24th 1 Samuel 3 Isaiah 49 Rev. 7-9 The youth at Swansea First Baptist Church will GIVE GOD THE GLORY with everything we do; and we will have FUN while GROWING TOGETHER, MEETING OTH- ERS NEEDS, and SPREADING THE WORD. Mark Your Calendars June 11-15 - VBS June 24-29 Community Changers Cost:$25 July 9-10 6 Flags over Georgia Cost: $25 Trip limited to 25 including chaperones ***Be on the lookout for other events and fundraisers.*** Community Changers 2012 June 24-29 10th Judges 7-8 Isaiah 34 James 5 25th 1 Samuel 4 Isaiah 50 Rev. 10-11 11th Judges 9 Isaiah 35 1 Peter 1 26th 12th 13th 14th Judges 10-11 Isaiah 36 1 Peter 2 27th 1 Samuel 5-6 Isaiah 51 Rev. 12-13 1 Samuel 7-8 Isaiah 52 Rev. 14 Judges 12-13 Isaiah 37 1 Peter 3-5 28th 1 Samuel 9 Isaiah 53 Rev. 15-16 Judges 14-15 Isaiah 38 2 Peter 1-2 29th 1 Samuel 10 Isaiah 54 Rev. 17-18 15th Judges 16 Isaiah 39 2 Peter 3 30th 1 Sam. 11-12 Isaiah 55 Rev. 19-20 Swansea First Baptist Church
Virginia Mission Trip We are looking forward to taking a team of approximately 55 to Jonesville, Virginia the week of July 15-20 on our Virginia Mission Trip. We will be working with the Plainview Baptist Church throughout the week. This church has been under construction for 6 years and are now out of money and out of help. Some of the projects that we will be working on are: Painting the Baptism Pool Trimming out Steps (16 steps) Building a 12x24 cook out shelter Painting the Sanctuary Pouring 2 concrete ramps Tile on counter tops Installing doors on cabinets in the kitchen Painting the cabinets in the kitchen Painting murals on Sunday School walls Installing shelves in 7 closets Vinyl on porch Gate for entrance of the building Build a bell tower for old church bell We will also be putting on a VBS for the children in the community, working with 3 nursing homes in the area, and hosting a block party on Thursday night before we leave. We are looking forward to a God doing great things on this trip and we hope you will be a part of it. We also need some old sheets to use as floor and pew protectors as we paint. If you would look through your closets and help us with some old sheets. We need to paint the sanctuary and we need to be real careful in there. Thanks!