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The Messenger Volume 75, No. 12
December 1, 2020
State Street Baptist Church, 1420 State St., Cayce, SC 29033
803 796-6123 | statestreetbaptist.org
2020 has been a tough year for all of us as we continue to navigate through life in the age of COVID-19.
But two things bring hope as we close out the year.
1. We have seen God’s sovereignty shine through as we have seen new ministry opportunities arise
recently here at State Street Baptist. What joy we saw on the faces of those we ministered to through
the Caravan of Hope. Also, our church and our people were used to aid the Scooter Scott Project in
helping High School students receive their Learner’s Permit.
2. The Christmas season is here!! I’m so looking forward to celebrating the birth of Jesus with our
State Street family! Our Christmas Eve “Eve” service on December 23 at 5:30pm is going to be special
because it will be the first time since March that we can all worship and Celebrate Jesus together in
ONE SERVICE! I’m so thankful that Mandy Sherer will be sharing her talents with us on the organ!!
I am also thrilled to go back to one service on December 27 at 10:30am.
(No Children’s Church or Youth Sunday School that morning.)
Let’s finish 2020 strong as we seek to give God maximum glory during this celebrated Christmas
season! “For everything comes from Him and exists by His power and is intended for His glory. All glory
to Him forever! Amen.” Romans 11:36
Pastor Chet
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SEASON OF PRAYER FOR INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS
NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 6, 2020
LOTTIE MOON CHRISTMAS OFFERING
On January 3, 2021 we are offering a number of discipleship
SSBC GOAL = $9,000.00
opportunities starting at 9:15am before worship at 10:30am.
Some Sunday School classes will meet in person on Sunday
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD mornings, while others will be meeting via zoom or on
campus during the week. If you have any questions about
The final total this year for the shoe boxes is 125. This is what your Sunday School class is doing, please contact your
an outstanding amount considering the circumstances we Sunday School teacher.
are under today. With so many people staying home and not
shopping, you still found a way to fill boxes and bless so
many children. We are blessed to be a part of such a caring MISSIONS TEAM PROJECT
and compassionate church. Children around the world will be
thrilled with the items you gave and all will be told the story of Newbridge Academy (alternative school) and State Street
Jesus and His love for them. Baptist have become partners. We need food that can be
kept on a shelf and hygiene products. These can be brought
Thank you so much! to church and placed in a container in the vestibule, taken to
The Flock Class the church office between 9 am and 4:30 pm Monday
through Thursday or you can call Patsy Stegall (803-556-
CHRISTMAS PRISONER PACKETS 0570) and she will pick them up from your home.
If you would like to be a pen pal for a student the district will
Thank you for providing 56 Christmas packets for prisoners. have to approve. A volunteer application will need to be filled
Your contributions allow the gospel to be presented to those out and a SLED check (cost $25) and a sex offender registry
in correctional institutions throughout South Carolina. review (free) will need to be attached to the application. Call
the church office (803-796-6123) or Patsy Stegall (803-556-
SHOE MINISTRY 0570). Continue to pray for this ministry.
Please continue to make a special effort to check with your friends A very special thank you to those who have brought food and
and family and collect shoes to help the people living in third world hygiene items. The students appreciate everything.
countries
Please call me if you have any questions relative to this ministry or
you need someone to pick up the shoes for you. You may also drop
them off at the Church and place them in the containers in the
educational building in the hall just outside the church office Monday -
Thursday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. You may MAY DIXON WMU GROUP MEETING
reach me at 803-794-8550 or 803-413-7233.
Thank you so very much and may God bless all of you. Monday, December 14 @ 11:00 am
Margaret Hutson Flock Classroom
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FAMILY CHRISTMAS DRIVE THRU
DECEMBER 20, 2020
3-5 PM
CAROLING CRAFTS SNACKS
NATIVITY CHARACTERS SURPRISE GUEST
DECEMBER GREETER SCHEDULE
Date 12/6/20 12/13/20 12/20/20 12/27/20
Service time
9:00 AM
K Ave. Jacqulynn Conyers Jacqulynn Conyers Martha Aldridge Robin Crawford
L Ave. Cindy Zeigler Cindy Zeigler Robin Crawford Cindy Zeigler
Elevator Robin Crawford Martha Aldridge Cindy Zeigler Martha Aldridge
Vestibule Tommy Lorick Tommy Lorick Tommy Lorick Tommy Lorick
Vestibule Jay Zeigler Jay Zeigler Jay Zeigler Jay Zeigler
Security Jay Zeigler Jay Zeigler Jay Zeigler Jay Zeigler
11:00 AM
K Ave. Becky Hancock Toni Fields Toni Fields Becky Hancock
L Ave. Jennifer Williams Harold Fields Harold Fields Jennifer Williams
Elevator Beth Watts Hope Andrews Rhett Siedschlag Hope Andrews
Vestibule Tim Stack Tim Stack Tim Stack Tim Stack
Vestibule Rusty Stegal Rusty Stegal Rusty Stegal Rusty Stegal
Security Claire Easley Claire Easley Claire Easley Claire Easley
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Notice from the Ministry Council Thank You
Resignation of Pastor Bobby Baston Dear Church Family,
I’m truly thankful for all of you. I look forward to the cards and calls.
The Ministry Council reports to the membership that Pastor Bobby Thank you for the lovely lap quilt. I have had many compliments
Baston has tendered his resignation as our Minister to Youth and about it Please keep me in your prayers. Miss you all.
Children. Pastor Bobby expressed his gratitude for a long and Love in Christ,
fruitful ministry experience as the Youth and Children’s Pastor at Gloria Allen
State Street. He thanked the church for making him and his family
feel at home during his time of service here. He expressed the
difficulty of making the decision to resign, but that he did so with a Dear Pastor Andrews, Staff and Members,
full and grateful heart. He asked for prayer as he goes to wherever I apologize for the tardiness of this note, but please know the
God is leading him to serve. sentiment is sincere. Thank you for the back-to-school goody bag
you provided for us.
As a teacher, it is always nice to be thought of and remembered.
The Ministry Council, in appreciation for Pastor Bobby’s loving The snacks are gone and supplies put to use, but what means the
service to our Church, has decided to provide him with some most are your continued prayers for teachers, student, staff and our
financial assistance during this time of transition. Our love and school.
prayers go with this family as they continue to seek their new place
in God’s plan. We will always treasure our time and service “Sing”cerely,
together and consider the Bastons part of the State Street family. Wendi Humphries
Our Youth and Children’s programs will continue under the Choral Director, BCHS
leadership of our devoted volunteers and Pastors until the
Personnel Ministry Team submits recommendations to address our Dear State Street Baptist Church Family,
needs in these areas. I so appreciate the beautiful “Fruits of the Spirit” lap quilt made with
loving and caring hands. The quilt has warmed my heart and also
my legs!
The porch visit with Babs Martin and Vicki Shafer was delightful. We
shared many laughs. I feel so blessed to be a part of State Street
Baptist. Our church family certainly exemplifies the “Fruits of the
Spirit”.
A Personal Note from Pastor Chet: Much Love
Gay Ford
I want to thank Bobby Baston for his many years of service here at
State Street Baptist. It has been a joy to see your love for Jesus Ladies who made the fantastic quilt,
expressed so vividly by the way you loved the people here at State
Street Baptist. Bobby’s heart for God’s Word, the missional arm of Thank you all so much for the lap quilt you made for all of us who
the church (Especially through Casas por Cristos), and his pastoral are shut-in. I love the coloring and the size of it. The wording on it is
wonderful as well. Whoever thought of making these quilts is very
care for the people here at State Street has been both humbling
crafty, Thank you all!
and inspiring. I look forward to seeing how God will continue to use Love,
Bobby, Britley, Sydney, and Emmie to further His Kingdom as they Marilyn Hall
continue to follow faithfully their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the
next chapter of their life and ministry. Thank you so much for the quilt. We appreciate you thinking of us.
Jack & Sandra Branham
Pastor Chet
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November 1, 2020
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MEMORIALS MEMORIALS cont’d
BUILDING FUND LOVE OFFERING
In memory of Shirley Best by Marilyn Smith In memory of Shirley Best by Annie Mae Boyd
In memory of Shirley Best by Babs Martin In memory of LaJean Griffin by Annie Mae Boyd
In memory of Harvey Porter by Babs Martin In memory of Shirley Best by Jimmy Cox
In memory of Fred & Geraldine Ellison by Hugh & Virginia Martin In memory of Harvey Porter by Jimmy Cox
In memory of Tom & Mazie Martin by Hugh & Virginia Martin In memory of Barbara McGlamery by Bob & Jo Shealy
In memory of Harvey Porter by Bethany Joy Class
In memory of Shirley Best by Bethany Joy Class FACTS AND FIGURES
In memory of Noree Rucker by Bethany Joy Class
In memory of LaJean Griffin by Bethany Joy Class New 2020-2021 Budget $ 651,155.00
(began 9/1/2020)
In memory of Harvey Porter by Gerrald & Mildred Branton
In memory of Shirley Best by Gerrald & Mildred Branton TITHES and OFFERINGS
In memory of Brenda Brown by Bob and Becky Hancock
In memory of Harvey Porter by Hugh & Virginia Martin YTD budget receipts through October 2020 $ 108,375.84
In memory of Shirley Best by Hugh & Virginia Martin YTD budget expenses through October 2020 $ 108,375.84
In memory of Harvey Porter by Ed & Grace Fuson YTD surplus or (deficit) $ 0.00
In memory of Shirley Best by Winsome SS Class of Holland Ave.
In memory of Shirley Best by Doris Whittington
In memory of LaJean Griffin by Doris Whittington Outstanding Loan Balance as of 10/31/20 - $ 726,083.28
In memory of Carl Hooks by Amelia Hooks
In memory of Noree Rucker by Lewis Reed
In memory of Harvey Porter by Bonnie Rabon
In memory of Shirley Best by Bonnie Rabon
In memory of Noree Rucker by Bonnie Rabon
In memory of LaJean Griffin by Bonnie Rabon
In memory of Noree Rucker by Betty Martin
In memory of Shirley Best by Betty Price
In memory of Noree Rucker by Betty Price
In memory of Brenda Brown by Hugh & Virginia Martin
QUINN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In memory of Harvey Porter by Tommy & Marsha Thompson
In memory of Shirley Best by Tommy & Marsha Thompson
From the Staff
In memory of Noree Rucker by Hugh & Virginia Martin
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