Spartanburg Seventh-day Adventist Church
The Belltower Bulletin
MEXICO MISSION TRIP
On June 10 seventeen individuals will be on their way for the trip of a lifetime! We will be going to Lucha Bascan, Chiapas, Mexico, where we will be building a church so that our fellow Adventist Brothers and Sisters of the area can have a beautiful building to worship in. We are praying that we will be able to give them a revived hope in Jesus and an excitement about the future as a Seventh-day Adventist congregation. We will also hold an evangelistic series and a VBS program. We ask for your prayers that from June 10-21 the Holy Spirit will use us to work on the hearts of those in the area, that many can become a part of the church family located in Mexico. Chiapas is the southern-most state of Mexico and the Gospel is spreading there. They have 220,000 church members. Although many are being persecuted, the message is going out at an unbelievable pace. Please pray for us, for the safety of the group, and success in spreading the Gospel, and if you can help support us financially, it will be greatly appreciated as well. On June 26, the Sabbath following our trip, join us at the Spartanburg SDA Church for a report on the successes we experienced during our time in Lucha Bascan. — Pastor Ryan
And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!” (Romans 10:15)
EDDLEMON ADVENTIST CHURCH SCHOOL The 2009-2010 school year was completed on May 21st. We ended the year with graduation on May 20th. Pastor Ryan delivered the address to the graduates. The kindergarten students impressed everyone by reciting 26 memory verses from A-Z! The 8th grade graduates presented two DVD/VCR players to the school as their class gift. This years’ graduates were (8th Grade) Andrew Anderson, Jasmin Mitchell, Adrian Odhiambo, (kindergarten) Cole Chandler, Vannderley Flores, Noah Patterson, Rylan Patterson, Evan Talley, Kaitlyn Whalley, and Christian White. Congratulations graduates! We are proud of all of you. Best wishes as you continue your education. By the way, two of the kindergarten graduates had perfect attendance for the 4th quarter. Cole and Christian didn’t miss a single day in the final nine weeks! The following students were on the honor roll for the 4th quarter. HIGH HONORS: Matthew Baker, Amanda Blake, Ashley Blake, Kayla Chandler, Nicholas Decker, Alexine Dodson, Catherine Evans, Ta’Layla Harper, Kelli Hopkins, Dana Hudgins, Lucia Hudgins, Laysha Labra, Madison McKenna, Lila Odhiambo, Heidi Perez, Kelsey Perez, Kevin Perez, Mekka Roberson, Sarah Spears, Shelby Spears, Summer Spears. HONORS: Andrew Anderson, Jacob Anderson, Amber Bethea, Brian Crandall, Ashlynn Dodson, Lindsey Doornbos, Emma Evans, Matthew Fowler, Emyl Gaffney, Steven Manjarres, Kalin Miller, Jasmin Mitchell, Autumn Mitchem, Cheyenne Mixon, Adrian Odhiambo, Valerie Palacios, David Pearson, Tanarea Pearson, Jeffrey Tary, Jonah Tary, Tiara White. We have so many people to thank for a wonderful school year that we don’t dare list them all in this article. We appreciate each one who volunteers, teaches, repairs, funds, prays, encourages, cooks, coaches, and the list goes on and on. We appreciate the pastors and the board members who give of their time. We are truly blessed by the whole church family. We thank everyone who has had any part in this school year. We want to share a few comments from the students about what they like about Eddlemon. The following “ads” were written by some of Mr. Durby’s students: Our teachers here at Eddlemon are willing to push you to do your very best. We also have a great staff in our school. Most of our staff doesn't get paid because they volunteer to work with us. Our athletic program is very united. Other schools have commented on our excellent sportsmanship. You can also meet wonderful friends that will be with you forever. If you're a new student, you can almost bet that someone will come and say, "Hi!" Please come and check us out. — Lucia Hudgins Come to Eddlemon Adventist School. We have an awesome sports program here! We have soccer for the spring and fall, and basketball for the winter. The teachers here are amazing! They give you one on one time if you need it. They get you ready for high school. We have a great math system. The people are phenomenal! They are always there when you need someone to talk to. You will make awesome friends here! — Shelby Spears Eddlemon Adventist School is a great place to go to. I have been going here for seven years! This school has an amazing Christian atmosphere. You will have a closer relationship with God. We also have excellent teacher attention. We care about you and your grades. If you are struggling with schoolwork, we can pay extra attention to you. This school is very fun. We do many fun activities like Fall Festival, track and field, field trips, and many more things! Be the first to register! Consider coming next year! — Heidi Perez You should come to Eddlemon Adventist School because it's an awesome school. We learn a lot about God too. The teachers are great, and they always like to help you. The food is really good mostly because the cooks know how to make it just right. Everyone is really friendly and we have a good time no matter what we do. Mr. Durby is an awesome principal, teacher, and coach. We may have long days, but it's worth it. This school is awesome! If you come to this school, I promise you won't regret it! — Sarah Spears The next section is from students in Ms. Busch’s homeroom: I liked Week of Prayer when Dr. Tim made it to tell us stories. — Jeffrey Tary I loved the Read-a-Thon and soccer team. — Xavier Baca I loved all of the field trips. We played in the woods too. We also made many forts. I had lots of fun at Miss Busch's house. We had a caterpillar. Open house was very fun. We learned about the Underground Railroad. — Cheyenne Mixon The best thing this year was Green Thumb Day. We got to bring plants. I brought a tree. — Nicholas Decker This year was cool. We got to have an awesome new principal. He is Mr. Durby and his son helps me with my homework. When there was nobody to play basketball with, he was there. — Romani Susewell During one of Mrs. Bailey’s literacy programs, Dr. Wynn and Mrs. Regester shared their writing skills with the students and challenged the students to give it a try. Here is one of the results from an 8th grader: Hey y'all my name's Adrian O. I have a friend named Andrew A. My favorite teacher is Mr. Brad, — School news submitted by Kim Baker-Hudgins
GRADUATION (CONGRATULATIONS!) Carolina Christensen – Fletcher Academy *(former Eddlemon Students)
Even a child is known by his deeds, Whether what he does is pure and right. Proverbs 20:11
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: AHOY MATEYS! Shiver me timbers the time is fast approaching. Don't forget to mark your calendar and join us for VBS this summer, July 26th - July 30th from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Get ready to take a "High Seas Expedition" where you'll explore the mighty love of God! It's sure to be a swashbuckling adventure through God's word. Registration will begin June 28th. Make sure to keep your eye patch open and watch for instructions about registration. So hang on landlubbers and let the vast voyage begin! If you wish to volunteer to be part of the VBS staff, please call or e-mail Lisa Patterson (864-384-5167). — Lisa Patterson
MY GARDEN OF EDEN I have often said, “That my yard is my Garden of Eden.” I love being outside sitting on the porch watching the birds come to the bird feeder, the squirrels digging for their food. We also, see chipmunks running here and there. Roy loves yard work and he has made our yard so beautiful with all kinds of flowers, trees and plants. Do you have a place where you can call it your Garden of Eden? Does God really speak to us? He’s speaking all the time, especially through His word the Bible. God wants to be our friend and closest companion. Deuteronomy 4:29 says, “…if from there you will seek the Lord your God, you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and soul and life.” Set your face like a flint to seek the Father with all of your heart. With every fiber of your being cling to Him, thirsting for His fellowship, for I know that it is His good pleasure to make Himself known to you. When you seek Him, you will find Him, if you seek Him with all of your heart." God is the One that is reaching out to you. Respond to that drawing. We are all at times struggling with different things in our lives. If you need prayer you can go to prayerpwr7@yahoo.com and write your request. I am also looking for people that can join me in praying for others. Just call me at 583-1848 or e-mail me at chichifriend@yahoo.com. — Beverly Mortimer, Prayer Coordinator
SPARTANBURG PATHFINDER CLUB Our year has finally come to an end. It is hard to believe how fast the year has come to pass. Thank you to all of the church members for supporting our club during the year and especially during the Pathfinder Investiture. It was a High Sabbath and we were fortunate to have Elder Stanley Knight and you to worship with. The Pathfinder Club would like to thank you for your support in a fundraiser for Nosoca Pines ranch to purchase new canoes. Our club collected almost $1100 on Pathfinder Sabbath and we have had other donors pitch in to purchase two canoes of the 10 requested. We are truly thankful to our church family as the rest of the conference has only been able to raise enough funds for five more canoes. For each $700 raised, the camp will be able to purchase a new canoe. If you would like to continue to support us, please turn in money to the treasury marked, “Pathfinder Canoe Fundraiser.” Our last activity of the current year is a Pathfinder parade at Campmeeting. All Pathfinders coming to Campmeeting on Sabbath, June 5, please be in full-dress uniform and assemble with our club down at the pool area at 6 pm. We hope all will come and support your Pathfinders. Thank you all for making this a great year! Many Blessings! — Michael Meadows
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES Women’s Bible Study: Each Sabbath morning (9:30 — 10:30) in the Elders Room. A Study of Luke: "Living with Passion and Purpose." Facilitators: Barbara LaFave and Leah Henry. Women’s Ministries Emphasis Day (June 12): Women are God’s precious jewels. The power point presentation of “Like a Diamond in the Lord’s Hands” written by Denise Lopes will be presented at 10:30 (immediately after Sabbath School in the Sanctuary). Ladies, the book, “Bloom Before You’re Planted” (Gardening Tools for a Woman’s Soul) by Lizabeth Duckworth will be available for you after service in the foyer. Scrap Booking Class coming (July 25): Scrap Book Class at Cari Frock’s home, 141 Westmeath, Moore, SC. Come early and stay late. Bring a dish to share for lunch. We will have fun while learning how to make our scrap books exciting and beautiful. There will be a Scrap Booking Convention in Charlotte, NC August 13 -14. You can register at Scrap & Paper Corner (www.CKScrapbookEvents.com). Registration open through Monday, August 2. Cari will be taking her van. "A Ministry for Every Woman": If you are interested in making our Women’s Ministries "A Ministry for Every Woman" then come and join me (Patricia L. Davis). Let us plan, together, a year that will have wonderful programs, Bible Studies, Evangelism/Outreach, Heart Calls, Singles Functions, Mothers and Daughters’ Tea. ENDITNOW: Adventists Say “No” to Violence Against Women is a worldwide campaign cosponsored by the Adventist Development and Relief Organization (ADRA) and Women's Ministries. Phase 1 of the campaign is to obtain one million signatures on a petition by September 30. The petition will be presented to the United Nations to let them know that Adventists abhor every form of violence against women and girls. You can join millions and participate by going to www.nadwm.org/ and clicking on "enditnow." Please sign the petition by September 30. — Patricia L. Davis
"…take heed to yourself, and diligently keep yourself, lest you forget the things your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. And teach them to your children and your grandchildren." (Deuteronomy 4:9)
MARRIAGE Congratulations to Alisha Young, daughter of Ed & Lynn Young, and Tim Attride on their June 7 marriage in Collegedale, TN.
BABY SHOWER Jennifer Colburn is expecting a boy and you're invited to a bruch-shower at Ron and Judy Marshall's house on June 27 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. RSVP to Judy Marshall (472-1796) or Kathy Chandlre (579-0106).
NEED A STYLIST? Mindy LaFave has accepted a position at Heights of Converse Salon and Spa. She is working to build her clientele here in Spartanburg. She has been a stylist for eight years and has trained at the L’oreal Hair Academy in New York City. She specializes in dimensional coloring and offers unique cutting techniques. To make an appointment with her, call the Heights Salon at 598-0098 ext. 19.
GOD MADE A FATHER
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