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First Baptist Church of Pendleton
The Worship of God
March 10, 2019 ∙ 10:45 am
First Sunday of Lent
Our Scripture reading will be:
Pastor Jennifer Rygg begins the sermon series
on "I AM" statements:
“I AM the Messiah”
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JOIN US THIS SUNDAY
Coffee, Tea, and Conversation at 9:00
Sunday School at 9:30
Worship at 10:45
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“I Am” Sermon Series to Begin March 10
On a mountain in the wilderness from a burning bush, God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” This was God’s name, given to God’s people. Many years later, Jesus used the same two words “I am” to describe to his followers his identity and purpose. Beginning on the first Sunday of Lent this year, our Sunday worship services will explore the “I am” statement of Jesus from the gospel of John. The clerestory windows on the organ side of our sanctuary feature images illustrating these statements.
Sun Mar 10 I AM the Messiah John 4:26
Sun Mar 17 I AM the Light of the World John 8:12, 9:5
Sun Mar 24 I AM the Good Shepherd John 10:11, 14
Sun Mar 31 I AM the Door John 10:7, 9
Sun Apr 7 I AM the Bread of Life John 6:35, 48, 51
Sun Apr 14 I AM the Vine John 15:1
Sun Apr 21 I AM the Resurrection John 11:25
Sun Apr 28 I AM Alpha and Omega Revelation 1:8
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SERVING ON SUNDAY, MARCH 10
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Coffee
: Travis Rygg;
Deacon Greeters
(March): Lindalee Cleveland, Warren Willoughby;
Worship Service Ushers
: Team 4: Maxcy Nolan, Austyn Sumerel, Andrew Hill, Peggy Carter;
Worship Service Nursery
: Debbie Sears, Donna Taylor, Beth Schultz;
Video Tech
: Courtney Calvert;
Sound Booth
: Jon Calhoun;
Children's Chapel
: Steven Hansen, Travis Rygg;
Tellers
: Boyce Mullinax, Suzanne Morse, Rick Massey
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Read the Worship Guide and Announcements, and hear the Sermon again. Click on the button to take you to the church website.
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Please let us know of any updates to the prayer list.
Please check the church calendar on our website at
www.fbcpendleton.org
to be sure we have your birthday and those of your family members.
Each week, we send cards to several people in our church family who are homebound and/or currently living away from Pendleton (college students, etc.). If you know of anyone who should be included on this rotation, please contact the church office.
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Deacon Nominations will be accepted from March 1-15. Nominations may be submitted to the box on the table outside the church office.
We need 4 nominees to serve a 3-year term (June 2019-May 2022)
. Please see pages 5-7 of the church bylaws for qualifications and responsibilities of deacons. Copies of this section of the by-laws are available next to the deacon nomination box; the full text of the by-laws is available at:
Nominees need to have been a member here for 2 years and cannot currently be rotating off May 2019. If you have any questions,
please contact Deacon Chair, Anna Leavitt
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CURRENT DEACONS
Rotating off May 31, 2019
Anna Leavitt, Lou Wood, Randy Strickland, Steven Hansen
Rotating off May 31, 2020
Kim Burgess, Rick Massey, Tammy Gladson, Warren Willoughby
Rotating off May 31, 2021
Lindalee Cleveland, Cheryl Patterson, Peggy Carter, Glenn Andrews
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HELP NEEDED
Lenten Lunch
March 13 ∙ noon
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We need multiple volunteers to provide each of the following items:
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Crockpot or other container of ready-to-serve soup (enough for at
least 15-20 people)
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12 to 15 sandwiches (cut in half)
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Dessert to serve at least 12-15
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Cornbread, crackers, or other bread
Food should be brought to the church by 11:30 AM on Mar 13.
In addition, help will be needed for both setup before lunch and cleanup afterwards.
Please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board near the office indicating what food item you will provide and if you are available to assist with setup or cleanup.
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Would you enjoy embracing and ministering to your church family once a month? You could have that opportunity
by being an Usher
. We need at least
two new Ushers
to complete our church year (May 31).
Please contact:
Diana Parson
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Next Game Night
Sunday, March 10
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Our next Young Adult Game Night will be
Sunday, March 10
from 4-8 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a snack to share, games to play, and $5 for pizza. Childcare will be provided.
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Considering a New Opportunity in 2019?
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We need
Nursery Volunteers
for the infant Sunday school classroom.
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We are in need of new
Video Techs
for the Sunday worship rotation. Training will be provided. Please contact Jane Massey (
jmassey316@gmail.com
) for more information.
We thank Courtney Calvert for joining the rotation!
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We would like to add a couple more people to the rotation
to make coffee
Sunday mornings. Training will be provided. Contact Sheila Fant or the office. Thank you to
Kim Burgess
and
Wayne Patterson
for joining the rotation!
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We need new
Ushers
during 10:45 worship. Please contact
Diana Parson
to join the rotation. Training will be provided.
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Fun, Fitness, & Fellowship
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The
Running Group
is meeting Saturday mornings at 9:00 in the church parking lot. Anyone interested in participating is welcome to join us -- teens and adults of all ages and levels of ability, even children being pushed in a baby jogger. Please contact John Morse for more information.
John Morse
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Adult Bible Study on the book of
Proverbs
continues Wednesday nights in Room 306.
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Wed Morning Bible Study on
1 Corinthians -- "The Royal Road"
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Join the Wednesday Morning Bible Study Group, lead by Rev. Richard Hawk, as they study 1 Corinthians -- "The Royal Road." The group meets weekly in Room 103 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am.
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Community Lenten Lunch Schedule
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The schedule for Lenten Lunches sponsored by APAC, the Alliance of Pendleton Area Churches, has been published.
First Baptist Church of Pendleton will host
the luncheon and Lenten program on
Wednesday, March 13
from noon - 1:00 pm.
Clicking the Lenten Lunch image will open a full-size PDF document which can be printed and put on your fridge as a reminder.
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Lenten Lunches
Every Wednesday during Lent we will participate in the Alliance of Pendleton Area Churches Lenten Lunches. Join us from 12-1 pm for a soup and sandwich lunch and Lenten devotional. These lunches are held at a different church each week.
FBCP will host on March 13.
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Safety Night
, a new event sponsored by the Safety Committee, will be Wednesday, March 20.
∙
Church Work Day
will be Saturday, April 6.
∙
Easter Egg Hunt
, sponsored by Children’s Council, will be Wednesday,
April 10.
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∙ You may make a one-time offering to the church on Realm eGiving by texting the word
FBCPENDLETON
to recipient
73256
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∙ You may set up recurring offerings to the church using your
iPhone or iPad
or
Android phone or tablet
by downloading the Realm eGiving app -- search for
Connect - Our Church Community
(ACS Technologies).
∙ You may set up recurring offerings to the church
on your computer
by accessing Realm eGiving at
https://onrealm.org/fbcpendleton/SignIn
(click on the "realm" logo to get started). Your username is your email address; you will create a password.
Please contact
Becky Westmoreland
in the church office (
864-646-3913
) if you have any questions or need any help with the process.
Easy ∙ Convenient ∙ Secure
Realm eGiving
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Transfer of Stock to the Church
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The Budget & Finance Committee reminds everyone that one way to contribute to the church is through donations of stock. Any stock, including its long-term capital gains, that is donated to the church is considered a total charitable deduction exempt from income tax.
For more information on such donations, please consult with your attorney, financial advisor, or tax advisor and then contact Becky Westmoreland in the church office at (864) 646-3913 for information on how to transfer the stock to the church.
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Please make or break your reservation Mondays by noon.
Late cancellations or no-shows will result in full charge.
Wednesday Night Cooks are needed.
If you would be available to prepare a meal, please sign up outside the kitchen or contact Cheryl Patterson:
THANK YOU
to our regular cooks and those who have recently stepped up to help serve in this important ministry!
College Students
pay
only $1
for dinner. Please make a dinner reservation by Monday at noon via the church website, emailing the church office, or calling the church office. You can make a standing reservation or a single week reservation. Thanks.
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Mar 13
∙ Peggy and Amy ∙
Taco Salad Bar, Dessert
Mar 20
∙ Jean, Margaret, Judy, Trina ∙
Fish Patty, Cole Slaw, Field Peas, Cornbread, Dessert
Mar 27
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Open
Apr 3 ∙ Open
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Pre-School and Children's Ministry
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We need
Nursery Volunteers
for the infant Sunday school classroom.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULE
Nursery
, for children 3 and under (Room 102A)
Mission Friends
, for children age 4 by Dec 2018 to 5K (Room 102B)
Bible Thrills
, for students in grades 1-3 (Room 101)
Bible Explorers
, for students in grades 4-5 (Room 106)
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SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS SCHEDULE
Rising Kindergarteners - 5th Graders -- meet at 9:30 in room 101 for Children's Assembly
Nursery / Pre-School classes -- meet in room 102 (check signs on the doors for age groups)
DURING WORSHIP
Children's Chapel
-- for children who have turned 4 years old up to 2nd grade
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Easter Egg Hunt
Wednesday, April 10
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We are planning on ending the Easter Egg Hunt with a
Cake Walk
. If you would be willing to donate a dessert, please let Keleigh Frazier know. Dessert boxes will be provided.
Because of food allergies, please clearly label any dessert that contains nuts.
Thank you for you support!
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For more information about Preschool and Children's Ministry, please contact:
Keleigh Frazier
Director of Children's Ministry
mobile: (864) 637-9543
church: (864) 646-3913
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PASSPORT Camps Registration Now Open
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The FBC Pendleton Youth Group will once again partner with PASSPORT Camps for our summer camp experience. This year we will participate at a new location in a program that is especially suited for first-time PASSPORT Campers (although long-time members of FBCPYG will love it too!).
We will go to PASSPORT
choices
June 30 - July 5, held at Greensboro
College in North Carolina. PASSPORT
choices
is a 6-day, 5-night creative discipleship youth camp. As with every PASSPORT camp, there will be powerful worship, thoughtful Bible study, missions emphasis, and lots of fun. Students will also get to choose a track of special activities for the week. Choice options include a missions track, drama, music, art, sports and recreation, life skills, and more. This allows students the freedom to
customize their camp experience, explore their passions, and live out their calling as followers of Jesus.
Registration is now closed!
Note these important dates:
∙ May 5 (mandatory PASSPORT fundraiser)
∙ June 30 - July 5 (PASSPORT
choices
, Greensboro NC)
— Rev. Chris Cottingham, Minister of Music and Youth
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Wednesday Night Youth Group
for students in grades 6-12 (Room 108)
For more information about Youth Ministry, please contact:
Rev. Chris Cottingham
Minister of Music and Youth
mobile: (864) 420-6221
church: (864) 646-3913
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Spencer Willoughby
leads a Wednesday night Bible study for college students and young adults.
As a recent college graduate herself, Spencer is very enthusiastic about building connections with our college students and offering some encouragement and inspiration to them.
The study group meets Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:30.
Contact Spencer via email
here
to get involved!
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∙ Every Monday @ 9:30 --
Knitting / Crochet
(open for any handwork) (FH)
∙ Sunday, Mar 10 --
Young Adult Game Night
, 4-8 pm (Fellowship Hall)
∙ 2nd Monday (Mar 11) --
Keenagers
@ 10:30 (Fellowship Hall)
∙ 3rd Sunday (Mar 17) --
Merry Widows’ Lunch
@ Noon (SWU Cafeteria)
∙ 4th Tuesday (Mar 26) --
Ladies' Lunch
@ 11:30, (Vaqueros, Pendleton)
∙ TBD --
Ladies’ Night Out
-- Activity TBD
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Senior Fellowship meets in the Fellowship Hall from 9:30 to noon every Thursday. Our weekly time together includes a breakfast snack, fellowship time, devotional and prayer time, activity time, and lunch. Get to know some great new friends! Reservations are not necessary.
Laina Calhoun
Interim Senior Fellowship Coordinator
office (864) 646-3913
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Lunch Help Needed March 14
and March 28
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Senior Fellowship needs volunteers to
help with lunch
on March 14 and March 28. "Someone who could setup and serve lunch would be ideal," said Laina Calhoun, Interim Senior Fellowship Coordinator, "but dropping off a crockpot or a dessert would also be very helpful."
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CBF Global Missions Bite: Making a Difference Across the Border
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Our work on the border is all about collaboration and partnership! Students at the BSM at the University of Houston put these food packets together for us. We delivered to Cynthia Aulds with our partner the
Coalition to Combat Human Trafficking in Texas
. She included information about human trafficking in each bag and delivered them to Laredo. Our friends at Pastor Lorenzo’s church will deliver to displaced peoples on the other side of the border.
Later, Cynthia wrote to us to tell us how the food packets were making a difference!
She received a text from one of Pastor Lorenzo's helpers: "We took some snack bags to the children and families on the bridge of Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas. There are families from Uzbekistan, Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. Thank you and everyone for these snack bags. The children were so hungry. Thank you again. We truly appreciate these bags."
Displaced people are vulnerable to human traffickers. Each food packet has a list of questions that recipients can read and perhaps self identify as a victim. Later this month, we will be meeting with first responders in San Antonio to talk about tools that can help them identify victims. We also are working on a video that can be played on a loop in areas where displaced people may be, such as homeless shelters, care facilities, and detention centers. And all of this is in partnership with others.
-- Butch and Nell Green
CBF field personnel in Houston, Texas
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Preventing Abuse at Church
The Houston
Chronicle
released a 3-part investigative report detailing abuse by Southern Baptist clergy and lay leaders. The report is heartbreaking for us who love our churches because it described the pain and life destruction of victims. Compounding the tragedy, some churches and church leaders covered up abuse or dismissed credible disclosures in misguided attempts to protect pastors or avoid scandal. And compounding the sadness, the Chronicle's story is only the tip of the iceberg for abuse in the church context because most of the report was based on criminal convictions for abuse. A large number of abusers, even after being reported, are not criminally charged or convicted of sexual abuse.
Abuse in every context is a sin against the victim and against God's desire that we live in love for one another. Neglecting to care for a survivor of abuse, or choosing to protect the church or minister rather than protecting future children or vulnerable adults, is also a sin and destructive of faith.
For the past four years, CBFSC has partnered with agencies across SC to bring abuse recognition and prevention training to churches and clergy. These are friends around the state who can help you and your church (Julie Valentine Center, Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands, Upstate Child Protection Center, LeAnn Gardner). For nearly three years we have partnered with CBF and Baptist Women in Ministry to create clergy sexual misconduct awareness, prevention, and policy materials (get them here). In the coming months, you will have opportunities to seek training in partnership with CBFSC and these friends.
If your congregation needs assistance developing policies to protect children, hiring clergy who will not abuse, or responding to abuse in your context please consider CBFSC as a supportive partner. I'll be very happy to speak with clergy, deacons, or other church leaders about creating a culture of care in your setting.
Jay Kieve, CBFSC Coordinator
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"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed." Prov. 31:8 NLT
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You are invited to an informative Fostering event.
Speaker:
Dan Bracken
has served as Co-Director of
Fostering Great Ideas
and is a strong advocate for Foster Care Reform. Come and learn more about helping children in your community.
Where:
Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church
839 Greenville Street, Pendleton
When:
Sunday, March 10 ∙ 4:00 pm
Come and bring a friend!
Childcare provided for children 5 years and under
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2019 Pendleton Variety Show
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Sunday, March 31 ∙ 6:00 pm
Pendleton United Methodist Church
Admission: $10 minimum donation
Proceeds benefit the
United Way of Anderson County
Weekend Snackpack Program
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Christine Dowling
facilitates a monthly
Chair Yoga Class
and a
Support Group for people with Multiple Sclerosis
. Family members are also welcome to participate. They meet the first Tuesday of each month (
Apr 2
) in conference room 304. The Chair Yoga Class starts at
9:30 am
. The Support Group meets from
10:30 am - 11:45 pm
. There is no cost to participate in either the class or the group, and it is open to the community. For more information, contact
Sue Ellen Bennett, peer coordinator, at (864) 646-9785.
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Pendleton Community Counseling Center
1-888-293-7585
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In partnership with the Baptist Easley Pastoral Counseling Center, First Baptist Church of Pendleton hosts the
Pendleton Community Counseling Center
.
Professional counselor
Dr. Don Keller
can help with a variety of problems including depression, stress and anxiety, child and adolescent problems, marital and family conflict, sexual dysfunctions, alcohol and drug abuse, divorce, special needs of the aging, matters of faith, personal growth, difficulties in school and work.
To schedule an appointment, please call the
1-888-293-7585
or (864) 442-7585. Tell them you'd like an appointment with Dr. Keller at First Baptist Church of Pendleton.
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Free Support Meetings
Family-Friends Support Group
A monthly support group for family members and friends of those with a mental health issue. Meets 1st Tuesday of every month (
Apr 2
), except January and July, at First Baptist Church of Pendleton.
The Support Group meets from 6:15 pm until 7:15 pm and is peer-led. All participants must be 18 years or older.
Educational Meetings
Monthly educational meetings for anyone interested in learning more about recovery from mental illness. Presentations on various topics on mental illness and recovery processes are presented by guest speakers. Meets the 1st Tuesday of every month
(
Mar 5
)
, except July, from 7:30 pm until 8:30 pm at First Baptist Church of Pendleton.
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RHODES RESPITE CARE
An Activity Program for Persons with Early to Mid-Stage Alzheimer's or Related Dementia and a Break (Respite) for Family Caregivers.
Rhodes Respite Care
at First Presbyterian Church in Anderson invites persons from Anderson and surrounding counties to inquire about this special program. Persons with early-stage Alzheimer's and related dementia gather twice a week for failure-free activities from 10:00 am - 1:45 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Family caregivers are able to leave their loved ones with experienced staff and volunteers while they run errands, attend to appointments and business, and relax.
Respite
is a break for family caregivers who take care of someone who shouldn't be left alone due to special needs.
It is a necessity for the mental and physical health of the caregiver. Rhodes Respite was named for Fred Rhodes, an Anderson businessman who left a bequest to the church to provide a program for those families affected by Alzheimer's and related dementia.
Respite Care
is what we provide for individuals with early stage Alzheimer's /dementia.
Activities
include games, art, crafts, singing and music, devotions, exercise, snacks, lunch, entertainment, and intergenerational experiences. Socialization and exercise make an important difference in the lives of those who have memory loss and communication difficulties.
After an initial phone interview with the caregiver regarding criteria, a no-cost observation day may be scheduled. After this on-site visit, a determination regarding enrollment is made. There is a one-time registration fee of $40 and the cost is $270 per month, payable at the beginning of each month. Financial help is available through voucher programs provided by the Alzheimer's Association and Appalachia Area Agency on Aging (864-242-9733).
For additional coping and caring strategies, there are support groups and education programs sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association in the Area. Go to
https://www.alz.org/sc or call 1-800-272-3900.
Encourage caregivers to call to learn more about Rhodes Respite Care at First Presbyterian. Persons interested in volunteering once a month are invited to call. Training is available.
Gail Marion, Director
Linda Johnson, Assistant Director
Rhodes Respite Care of First Presbyterian Church
(864) 225-2551 or mobile (864) 245-1694
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The church office is open Mon - Thu from 8:30 - 6:00, and is closed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:00. The office is open Fridays from 8:30 - Noon.
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Office and Staff Contact Information
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Rev. Jennifer Rygg
Pastor
mobile (864) 760-7135
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Rev. Chris Cottingham
Minister of Music
and Youth
mobile (864) 420-6221
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Joseph Reed
Office Manager
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Laina Calhoun
Interim Senior Fellowship Coordinator
(864) 646-3913
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Marlena Dixon
Building Manager
mobile (706) 982-3349
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Keleigh Frazier
Director of Children's Ministry
mobile (864) 637-9543
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Richard Huss
Organist
(864) 646-3913
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Rev. Cara Morgan
Ministerial Intern
(864) 646-3913
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Becky Westmoreland
Financial Assistant
(864) 646-3913
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The 2019 Flower Calendar is posted on the bulletin board near the church office. Please sign up for weeks you are interested in sponsoring flowers in memory of or in honor of someone. Flower arrangements are $33, payable to the church. The church will contact the florist.
Note there are no flowers during the weeks of Lent.
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Stay Up to Date on Church News!
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We would like everyone to be a subscriber to the
Weekly Email on Thursday
(which includes the Wednesday Prayer List), and the
Newsletter
published every other week. If you need to update your contact information, please contact the church office at
office@fbcpendleton.org
or 864-646-3913.
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The church has an
AED (defibrillator)
located outside the church office. The defibrillator is in a red case inside a white wall-mounted cabinet (marked AED) directly across from the main office door. In an emergency, call 9-1-1, then open the cabinet, take out the case and pull the lever. The device will give instructions on how to proceed.
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First Baptist Church of Pendleton
every member a minister
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FULL-TIME STAFF
Rev. Jennifer McClung Rygg ∙ Pastor
Rev. Chris Cottingham ∙ Minister of Music and Youth
Joseph Reed ∙ Office Manager
PART-TIME STAFF
Laina Calhoun ∙ Interim Senior Fellowship Coordinator
Marlena Dixon ∙ Building Manager
Keleigh Frazier ∙ Director of Children’s Ministry
Richard Huss ∙ Organist
Rev. Cara Morgan ∙ Ministerial Intern
Becky Westmoreland ∙ Financial Assistan
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TEAM OF DEACONS
At First Baptist Church of Pendleton, the deacons are spiritual leaders. They are concerned with the spiritual welfare of the Church and serve with the Pastor as co-laborers. Scripture calls Jesus the Good Shepherd. In
1 Peter 5:2
, church leaders are instructed to “shepherd the flock of God which is among you.” Each individual/family in the church is assigned to a deacon “flock.” Deacons “shepherd” their flock by praying for, communicating with, and offering encouragement to members of their flock. If you have a prayer request, spiritual need, or concern, please contact your deacon.
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Rick Massey (864) 940-3515
Glenn Andrews (704) 523-1414
Tammy Gladson (864) 245-0974
Randy Strickland (864) 360-6071
Lou Wood (864) 650-0543
Cheryl Patterson (864) 710-8238
Lindalee Cleveland (864) 353-4723
Steven Hansen (864) 508-6444
Warren Willoughby (864) 940-5471
Peggy Carter (864) 356-4390
Kim Burgess (864) 940-6902
Anna Leavitt (864) 430-1814
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Flock 01 ∙ A - Black
Flock 02 ∙ Blackm - Cha
Flock 03 ∙ Che - Don
Flock 04 ∙ Dov - Ge
Flock 05 ∙ Gi - He
Flock 06 ∙ Ho - Le
Flock 07 ∙ Lo - Morg
Flock 08 ∙ Mori - P
Flock 09 ∙ Q - Sm
Flock 10 ∙ St - T
Flock 11 ∙ V - Z
Flock 12 ∙ Deacons and Spouses
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First Baptist Church of Pendleton
351 South Broad Street ∙ PO Box 187 ∙ Pendleton, SC 29670
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