Non-Profit Organization SEPTEMBER U.S. Postage Paid INFORMER PERMIT 3 Volume 25 Issue No. 9 Manning, SC 29102 August 27, 2020 49 W Boyce St. Manning, SC 29102 PRAISING OUR GOD SERVING OUR NEIGHBOR

SUNDAYS Worship Service - 9:00am This “covid crisis” is the second time in my ministerial Sunday School - 10:00am career that I have been through a church-wide and/ Worship Service 11:00am or nation-wide crisis with a congregation. The first was in 2005 when I was the pastor of a church in WEDNESDAYS Bible Study - 6:00pm southern Mississippi when Hurricane Katrina struck the gulf coast. The storm devastated our region. OFFICE HOURS Everyone person, every church, every town, every Monday – Thursday business had to make major adjustments and 9:00am – 4:00pm sacrifices in order to function in any way at all. Friday 9:00am – 1:00pm That was Katrina’s effect on southern Mississippi. I do not have to describe to you the effects that covid-19 has had on our people, our church, our town, and CONTACT INFO Phone (803) 435-8136 businesses everywhere. Just as with Katrina in 2005 everyone has had to make major adjustments and sacrifices. The stress of all of this should lead to all sorts Fax (803) 435-9035 of problems in a church, right? Website www.fbcmanning.org But just the opposite has happened. We are not riddled with horrendous E-mail address Firstbaptistchurchofmanning problems and issues because of covid-19. Not at all. In fact, we are stronger, @gmail.com more unified, more faithful, and better supplied than before the virus spread among us. This is amazing. DIRECTORY

SENIOR PASTOR We should not be surprised though. To quote a Christian praise song, “Our God Dr. Phillip Reynolds Is an Awesome God.” When we need Him, He is there. When we’re in trouble, WORSHIP LEADER He is a very present help. When we are weak, He is strong. Mr. Lee Stogner

CHILDREN/YOUTH In the face of this virus we can say, along MINISTER with the prophet in Lamentations Mr. Andy McCall 3:21-23, “This I recall to mind, therefore

ORGANIST I have hope. The loving kindnesses of the Mrs. Kathy Gatlin Lord indeed never cease. His compassions never fail. They are new every morning. PIANIST Mrs. Heather Hawkins Great is Thy faithfulness.”

OFFICE MANAGER A hurricane tried to blow us apart in 2005. Mrs. Criss Gray Didn’t work. Instead, it only served to bring FINANCE SECRETARY us closer together. A virus tried to shut us 1 – Proverbs 21-23: 1 Corinth. 6 11 – 5-7: 1 Corinth.16 21– Isaiah 36-39: 2 Corinth.10 Mrs. Linda Pierce down in 2020. Hasn’t worked. We’re stronger 2 – Proverbs 24-26: 1 Corinth. 7 12 –Isaiah 8-9: 2 Corinth. 1 22 – Isaiah 40-41: 2 Corinth.11 MINISTRY ASSISTANT and more unified than ever. 3 – Proverbs 27-29: 1 Corinth. 8 13 – Isaiah 10-12: 2 Corinth. 2 23 – Isaiah 42-43: 2 Corinth.12 Shelley Richburg 4 – Proverbs 30-31: 1 Corinth. 9 14– Isaiah 13-14: 2 Corinth. 3 24 – Isaiah 44-47: 2 Corinth.13 God. Is. Good. 5 – Eccles. 1-3: 1 Corinth.10 15 – Isaiah 15-18: 2 Corinth. 4 25 – Isaiah 48-50: Galatians 1 CUSTODIAN Mr. Conyers Phillip 6 –Eccles. 4-7: 1 Corinth.11 16 – Isaiah 19-22: 2 Corinth. 5 26 – Isaiah 51-53: Galatians 2 7– Eccles. 8-12: 1 Corinth. 2 17 – Isaiah 23-25: 2 Corinth. 6 27 – Isaiah 54-57: Galatians 3 MAINTENANCE Mr. Franklin Brown 8 – Song of 1-4: 1 Corinth. 13 18 – Isaiah 26-29: 2 Corinth. 7 28– Isaiah 58-60: Galatians 4 9 – Song of Solomon 5-8: 1 Corinth. 14 19 –Isaiah 30-32: 2 Corinth. 8 29 – Isaiah 61-63: Galatians 5 HOUSEKEEPER 10 – Isaiah 1-4: 1 Corinth. 15 20 – Isaiah 33-35: 2 Corinth. 9 30 – Isaiah 64-66 Mrs. Annette Canty PRAYER REQUESTS HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEETING NOTES FROM AUGUST 12 FBC MEMBERS FAMILY & FRIENDS MILITARY Frank Jones, moderator, presided over the August conference. Minutes of 3 Judy Brown Margaret Ardis Dr. Robert Lewis Alderman LONG TERM ILLNESS Chase the July meeting were approved as printed. There was no new business. 3 Sherry Welle Gail Barwick Judy Ard ***Jerry Anderson Caleb Arnold The following reports were given: 4 Lynn Berry Terry Conant Jaden Britt ***Amy Ard Bauer 4 Helen Lea Trustees: Gene Floyd, chair, reported that the total cost for renovations to Brother Eadon Mr. and Mrs. Steve Broadway ***Thomas Atkinson Matt Campbell 6 Martin Beatson the old library totaled $15,079.58. The cost of carpets for the hall back of Gloria Eanes Becky Bryant ***Grant Beard Cleary 10 Pam Stephens sanctuary, Linda’s office and ramp by Heritage Hall totaled $11,887. The Myra Edwards Dianne Butler ***Joe Bolyard Matthew Coker Lane Ham Doc and Kathy Dubose ***Ben Brewer Matthew Cottone 10 Paul Brewer total for these two improvements was $ 26,966.58. The group approved Peggy Humphrey Brian Fenters ***Betty Brewer John Michael Elkins 10 Jimmy Thompson this expense. A motion was presented by Trustees to resurface three parking lots at cost of $18,000. They have only received one bid so will Mary Alice Ipock Pat Fenters ***Mary C. Buyck Jonathan Gambrell 12 Marie Tisdale seek others and take lowest, as long as quality of work is same. The Rosanne Jackson Donnie Floyd ***Angie Cockerill William Gambrell 13 Stan Wilson group unanimously approved this motion. This will involve cleaning lots, Tommy Jackson JC Floyd ***Deborah Deese Nick & Rebecca Greven 13 Butch Miller two coats of asphalt sealer and re-striping parking lines and handicap Kay Jones Edward Gray ***Esau Dennis Dennis Harris 16 Glenn Ardis spaces. Andy has expressed desire to purchase van for use by youth. Susie McLeod W.E. Horton ***Mason Donion Richard Helton 16 Carolyn Boersma Trustees will look into leasing, purchase of used vehicle and purchase of Karl Miller Jean Jonte ***Mike Ferguson Brad Justice Leroy Phillips Nicole Narron ***Wayne Floyd Allen Langston 16 Patti Clemmons new one and report to group later. Mary Queen Julie Rickenbaker ***Bob Gibbs Wilson Lepp 16 Alice Hyman Finance: Linda Shotwell, chair, commended for good month of giving. Nettie Ridgeway Wesley Robinson ***Clyde Hudson John Leseman 16 Isabella Saengjunt Our July receipts for 2020 exceeded same for 2019 by more than Pansy Ridgeway Judy Stalvey *** Jadwin Joey McKenzie 19 Mike Moody $11,000. Our receipts for this July exceeded our expenses by $4,552.55. Marion and Myrtle Riggs Randy Strickland ***Alethea Jones Davis Mitchum 20 Peggy Sue Lane The budget for 2020-2021 was approved unanimously. Pam Stephens Wanda Hanna Suggs ***Lindsey Kemp Mitchell Murdock 20 Walton Newman Brenda Thompson Buck Taylor ***Gene Langenstein Wade Reaves 21 Cindy Taylor Nominating: Frank Jones presented the report. As requested by the Deana Wilder Earl Thomas ***Emma Grace Langston Eric Ridgill Committee, the officers and committee members for last year were carried 23 Sharon Purvis Judy Wilson Andy Townsen ***Danny Lee Sam Stewart over for 2020-2021. A copy, with one correction, was available for all. 26 Bob Fleming Earnest Earl Tracy ***Kim Leighton Kyle Stoughton Violet Moody was removed from Finance and replaced by Nancy LONG TERM ILLNESS David Treble ***Christopher Mack Joshua Touchberry 27 Norma Andrews Roberson. This report was approved unanimously. *** Zeb and Norma Andrews Pam Welch ***Brian Mance Daniel Trusdale 27 Brenda Mosley Sunday School: Frank Jones informed the group that literature for the ***J.M. Ard Patrick Weston ***LG Mathis Michael Wilson 28 Martha Baker ***Martha Baker Haley White ***Jennie and Ibra Mathis William Winters 29 Ida Barrineau next quarter will be available the last Sunday in August. ***Carolyn Boersema Joyce Wilder ***Kelly McCabe 30 LeBon Joye ***Jessica Edwards Franklin Brown asked if anyone needs to use some part of the church, Sarah Williams ***Pam McCabe CHAPLAIN: please call him or church office so that air conditioning is provided. ***Linda Richburg Stan Wilson *** Oscar McDuffie Stephen Bauer GIVING This concluded our business. ***David & Ramona Ridgill ***Jennifer Miller Weekly need of $12,824 Submitted by Mary Alice Ipock, Clerk ***Jake Ross ***Leah Poplin YOUNG LIFE PROJECT: July 19 $11,881 ***Haley Saengjunt ***Ruby Rhoden Laura Coker Llana July 26 $19,620 ***Roy Smith Jr. & Brenda ***Joy Rickenbaker CCLC August 2 $15,304 JANIE CHAPMAN COMING SOON! ***Robert Edward Ridgeway August 9 $16,450 SUNSHINE PALS: ***Larry Smith MISSIONARIES: August 16 $13,063 Ida Barrineau - Home ***Rudy Smith Steve and Debbie Crittenden

Frances Boan – Lake Marion ***Tiffany Smith Stephen and Sara Dinkins ATTENDANCE Coke Clayton - Hallmark ***Brooke Sorenson Nick and Jenny Erickson SUNDAY SCHOOL Total Gloria Hickman - Gardens of Sumter ***Mike Tucker July 19 26 Helen Lea - home SPECIAL NEEDS: July 26 25 Season of Prayer Walt and Helen Newman - home Caregivers August 2 25 LOOK FOR EXCITING Virginia Ramsey - home COVID19 Victims for State Missions August 9 23 INFORMATION Ann Reynolds – National Healthcare FAMILY OF: Lost in the Community August 16 28 and Christine Ridgill - home Linda Hupp Teachers and Students Marion & Myrtle Riggs - home Jane McKeller Church Ministries WORSHIP 9am,11am) ABOUT A JANIE CHAPMAN Rudy Smith - Virginia First Responders July 19 - 79 38 41 OFFERING YOUTH EVENT Sandy Smith – Lake Marion Unity in our Country July 26 - 69 38 31 Betty Strange - Dominion Aug. 2 - 90 36 54 Goal $4,120.00 COMING SOON!!! Dianne Stewart - Lake Marion Aug. 9 - 96 40 56 Shirley Thompson - home Aug. 16 - 96 31 65 Butch Wilkes - home ANY ADDITIONS SINCE LAST PUBLICATION WILL BE IN BOLD *** indicates long term illness - all others under family and friends will be removed each month unless requested