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May 15, 2016

Great Swamp Baptist Church

Great Swamp Baptist Church

May 15, 2016

Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 AM

Prelude

Call to Worship

Hymn # 524 “We’re Marching to Zion”

The Welcome

Announcements

Invocation Bjo Mills

Selections of Praise and Worship

“Overcome”

We Pray for Special Needs

Pastoral & Offertory Prayer Rev. Ralph Lee, Jr

Demonstration of Stewardship

Offertory

Special Music GSBC Praise Band

Message Rev. Ralph Lee, Jr

Benediction

Today: Bjo Mills

843-217-2840

IF YOUR DEACONS

CAN MINISTER TO YOU IN ANY WAY,

CALL THE CHURCH @ 726-3631

DEACON OF THE WEEK :

Next Week: Fred Stanley

843-226-5641

Toll Committee For

May Alice Way & Connie Benton

Nursery Workers

Today:

Pam Stanley

Olivia

Next Week:

Pat Bryan

Alice Way

Today: Mike Mingledorff Duane Armstrong Next Week: Cassandra Bradley Duane Armstrong

From Pastor Ralph’s Desk: Paul’s Picture of Timothy

Intro: Paul loved the young man, Timothy. He loved him so much

that he wrote him two letters to help guide him alone in his ministry.

Both of these letters wound up in our New Testament. On this past

Mother’s Day, there couldn’t be a more appropriate person to dis-

cuss than the young man Timothy. When one looks at the picture the

Paul presents of Timothy, they will readily recognize the important

role that mothers can play in their children’s lives. So let us examine

Paul’s picture of Timothy.

I. First, I want to point out that Paul’s picture of Timothy was

one of high commendation. Phil. 2:19-24; 2 Tim. 1:3-4. Of course,

we realize that the word commendation refers to praise in someone’s

life. Paul has shown in these verses that he has high praise of the

work that Timothy has for Christ. In these verses he says that Timo-

thy has proved himself to him. Now this is really an amazing com-

mendation because it comes from the Apostle Paul who probably did

more for the cause of Christ than anyone else ever has. Paul also

said that he practically didn’t have anyone else he could trust other

than Timothy. We need to ask ourselves, would Paul have the same

kind of high commendation for us because we proved ourselves to

him?

II. Second, I want to point out that Paul’s picture of Timothy

was one of a true conversion, Acts 16:1-5. It is in these verses that

Paul is introduced to young Timothy. Timothy is presented to Paul

as a believer and dedicated follower of Jesus Christ. However, Paul

says basically then let us see if your conversion is real. Let us see if

you are willing to truly make your conversion a clear public profes-

sion by launching out with Paul on his mission journey. Well, timo-

thy proved beyond any doubt to Paul that his conversion was not just

in name only but was rather genuine. Now the question is would

Paul be able to say that our conversion was demonstrated to be

genuine because we publically ventured out to spread the good

news of Jesus to a lost and dying world? A true conversion is got

to come out.

III. Third, I want to point out that Paul’s picture of Timothy

was one of a specific calling, I Tim. 1:18; 9:14; 2 Tim. 1:6. In

these different set of verses, Paul points out that Timothy at some

point in time in his life, he had an ordination service in which a

group of Christian leaders recognized the specific calling that

God had for his life. It is clearly obvious that Timothy surren-

dered to that specific calling and launched out to fulfill that call-

ing in the strength of the Lord. The question I have here is, would

Paul be able to say of us that we’ve come to understand God’s

calling on our lives and that we are seeking to fulfill that calling?

IV. Fourth, I want to point out that Paul’s picture of Timothy

was one that involved an enormous challenge, I. & II Timothy. Both of Paul’s letters reveal the enormous challenge that Timothy

had to face. The greatest was that it seems to be that there were so

many false teachers and teachings going around which he had to

confront in order to keep the Christians from falling for these

false teachings. Paul indicates that young Timothy unashamedly

preached the truth of God’s Word and nothing but God’s Word.

The question I ask us is, are we too watching our for false teach-

ings and are we preaching, teaching, and sharing only the truth of

God’s Holy Word?

Conclusion: Finally, I want to point out that Paul’s picture of

Timothy was one complete confidence. Now, the question is where

did his confidence in Timothy come from? Well, of course, first of

all it comes from the Lord. However, another place from which he

has complete confidence in Timothy comes from Timothy’s up-

bringing. In II Tim. 1:3-5 and 3:14-16, Paul points out that Timo-

thy’s mother and grandmother, both where a great reason for his

sincere faith.

Well the question is what did his mother, Eunice and

grandmother, Lois do that enhanced his faith to be sincere? Well

the answer given in the second reference, is that from his infancy,

he had been given the Word of God. Paul wasn’t there in Timo-

thy’s infancy, but his grandmother and mother were and they are

the ones that gave him the precious Word of God. It is for this rea-

son, Paul has so much confidence in young Timothy.

Announcements

SOFFE Group

Monday, May 16th

Wednesday, May 18th

Quilting Club

The Quilting Club is meeting in the Old Parsonage

Thursday, May 19th @ 10:00am

Watchman Prayer Group

Saturday, May 21st @ 8:00 am

mothers and grandmothers you can help create complete confidence

in your children for the cause of Christ by giving them God’s Word

from their infancy. So, let me ask you mothers and grandmothers,

are you giving out the Word of God to your children? I am so glad

my grandmothers and mom did. It has helped make me who I am for

Christ.

Jesus Love You,

Ralph Lee, Jr.

President Barack Obama

United States of America

Surgery / Recovery

Nursing Centers

Called to Ministry

Barry Jones (4/28)

Lane Malphrus (4/28)

Joyce Sutler (4/28)

Jerry Southers (4/27)

Church Needs

Leadership

Hospitals

Chris Carter & Family

Robin Gray-Central Asia

GSBC Prayer Pages May 8, 2016

Sunday School

Small Groups

SFCA-Donna Carter

Ralph Lee, Jr. - Pastor

Richard Waitt- Music Director

Deacons

Child Dev. Ministries

Mike Hodge (4/28)

Ellen Langford (4/28)

Joanna Daring (5/3)

Wayne Malphrus (5/6)

Joanne Daring (5/12)

Saylor Moser (5/12

Betty Robertson (5/12))

Ryan Fitzhugh (5/12)

Cancer / Treatments

N/A

Eula Cooler (4/21)

Arlette Jones (4/21)

Andrea Daring (4/21)

Cindy Chapman (4/21)

Ray Phillips (4/28)

Nicole Cole (4/28)

Rick Orlick (5/6)

Unspoken

Ministries

Outreach Ministry

Nominating Committee

Brandi Freeman (4/14)

Randy Reynolds (5/10))

Expecting / Births Beth Reynolds Cabiness—July

Other Health Needs

Elaine Degler-RNC

Bereavement Family

Of

Jeffrey Stanley-Sav. Memorial

Jonathan Malphrus-Job Search

Ann Malphrus

Max Cole

Nursing Centers

Called to Ministry

Barry Jones (4/28)

Lane Malphrus (4/28)

Joyce Sutler (4/28)

Jerry Southers (4/27)

Church Needs

Bobby Emerson- Fort Hood-Army

Jared Blanton-Home

If you have someone who needs listing, call either the

church office a@726-3631 or E.L. Ambrose @ 726-5479.

Thank You

Pray For Our Military

Today’s Prayer Team

Group III Timmy Sauls– Leader

Mary Daley

Watchman Prayer Service

Saturdays @ 8:00am

Prayer Note For emergencies

a prayer chain

is available for needs.

You may access

by calling the

church @ 726-3631

Or

E.L. Ambrose @ 726-5479

Please Continue To Remember

Ricky Cleland

Mike Hodge

Shirley Malphrus

Rose Boyles

Myia Angala Ellis

Susan L. Vaigneur

Lula Floyd

Mary Cope

Judy Smith

Dot Nettles

Jimmie Mills

Betty Nettles

Tom Hinely

Olivia Stanley

Teddy Scwab

Kevin Roach

Wofford Malphrus

Lois Bootle

Myrtle Rowell Smith

Billie Langford

Lisa Koon

Mitzi Cramer

Gary Way

Christy Gagel

Vera Miles

Mary Daley

Leonard Steedly

Barbara Mills

Chris Carter & Family

Robin Gray-Central Asia

GSBC Prayer Pages May 8, 2016

Cancer / Treatments

Eula Cooler (4/21)

Arlette Jones (4/21)

Andrea Daring (4/21)

Cindy Chapman (4/21)

Ray Phillips (4/28)

Nicole Cole (4/28)

Rick Orlick (5/6)

Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thess. 5:17-18. This main work for every Christian is given as prayer. The work of our lives is praying. Pray-ing is THE work. What is your primary calling? Which comes first, your praying or your service (work)? E.L. Ambrose

Ministries

Outreach Ministry

Nominating Committee

Elaine Degler-RNC

Bereavement Family

Of

May 15th Ken Cleland

Haley Langford

May 17th Chesney Thames

May 19th Calvin Bryan

Courtney Thames

May 20th Travis Amason

May 21st Jed Carter

May 18th Frank & Renee Mills

May 20th Gary & Alice Way

May 21st Chad & Ashley Duncan

Zack & Christina Hagen

Searching for Volunteers

For

Crafts

Decorating

Security

Sign Up sheet in Lobby

Items Needed

Pool Noodles

Bandanas

Jump Ropes

Collection

Box

In Lobby

Seniors Announcement

It is that time of year once again. A sign-up sheet

is in the Lobby for those who plan on attending. A non-

refundable deposit of $25.00 is due by Sunday, June 5th.

By then we will begin to put together a room list, so you

your know your balance.

Wednesday Night Suppers &

Sunday Morning Breakfasts

Wednesday, May 5 and Sunday, May 29 will be our last meals for

this season.

Suppers and Breakfast will resume after Labor Day.

Operation Christmas Child For the month of May, we are collecting:

Soap

&

Wash Cloths

Gifts A gift of $50.00 was given to the Dot Lee Scholarship Fund in Memory of Lee Boyles by the Gleaners Sunday School Class.

Baccalaureate-2016 Baccalaureate Services will be held on

Wednesday, May 18th at 7:00 pm. We will be

needing help with food, setting up and cleaning

up afterwards. A sign-up sheet is in the Vestibule.

For more info contact Ann Malphrus.

Budget Offerings This Week Weekly Budget Surplus/Deficit

+ / -

Tithes & Offerings $4,794.50 $ 4,828.76 -$34.26

Designated Funds This Week ********* Acct. Balances

WNS $176.00 ********** $1,022.94

SMB $53.00 ********** $816.13

Youth Yard Sale $1,582.35 ********** $1,894.33

VBS $20.00 ********** $1,366.28

SFCA Floor Cleaning $1000.00 ********** $0.00

OCC $2.00 ********** $562.55

Great Swamp Baptist Church 9009 Tarboro Road, Ridgeland, SC

Office - 726-3631 Fax – 726-3294

Email: [email protected]

Website: greatswampbaptistchurch.com

Church Staff

Pastor: Rev. Ralph Lee, Jr………………………………………………………………………[email protected] Music Director: Richard Waitt………………………………………………………[email protected]

Sunday School Director: Wallace Malphrus……………………………………………[email protected]

Pianist: Michelle Waitt…………………………………………………………………[email protected] Administrative Assistant: Sybil Reynolds……………………………………………[email protected]

Treasurer: Faye Lowther……………………………………………………………[email protected]

School Administrator: Donna Carter…………………………………………………………[email protected] Custodian: Ann Malphrus………………………………………………………………[email protected]

Landscaper: Wallace Malphrus…………………………………………………………[email protected]

Calendar of Events

For May 15th through May 21st

Sunday Morning Breakfast (September thru May Only)........................................................................ 8:30AM

Sunday School………….….…………………............................................................................................ 9:45AM

Morning Worship…….….…...…………………........................................................................……….....11:00AM Evening Worship…….…….……………………..........................................................................................6:00PM

Wednesday Night Supper (September thru May Only)........................................................................... 6:00PM

Wednesday Night Service………………………………...............................................................................7:00PM Saturday Watchman Prayer…………….………….……….........................................................................8:00AM

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