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Most people have a key chain and on that key chain there is an

abundance of keys, each designed to open a certain lock. It is quite

normal to have a lot of keys on the chain. There is probably one for the

house, one for the office, one for the car, and so on. Each key has been

uniquely cut to fit a certain lock in order to enter or gain access to a

specific location.

I have a number of keys that look alike, are the same size and length,

and appear similar in shape, but they won’t open the same door because

they have each been uniquely crafted from a different master key. Each

key has been uniquely crafted for a special place.

In our context, God is the master key. He opens everything, but He has

uniquely crafted every believer for a specific place in which He wants

you to make a difference in the lives of others as a recipient of the

manifold grace of God.

For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not

the same office. Use the different gift that has been given to you

according to the grace that is given to us.

IN THIS ISSUE

The Ship Wanna sail continue to meet us at the Ship!

IT’S ALL ABOUT SERVICE From the Pastor’s Desk

Pastor’s Message………….…...…

Calendar of Upcoming Events…... Page 2

Birthdays & Anniversaries ….…... Page 2

Ministry Spotlight …………..… Page 3-9

Annual Revival ……………….. Page 10

Spotlight on Youth ………...….. Page 12

Spotlight on Family ……...…… Page 13

Prayer List …………..….…..…… Page 14

Spiritual Corner ……........….…… Page 14

Health Corner………..…………… Page 15

Family & Friends ……………..…. Page 16

Community News ……………….. Page 17

NAACP Report ………………….. Page 17

Service Times

Intercessory Prayer: 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.

1st & 5th Sundays: 7:45 am

Prayer Service & Bible Study

Wednesday Service: 7:00 p.m.

Noon Day Prayer – Tue.- Fri.

Pastor James A. Duncan

113 Donegal Drive

Greenwood, SC 29646

Home: (864) 229-6388

Cell: (864) 993-9993

Email: [email protected]

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

302 Brodie Road, PO Box 3390

Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29070

Phone/Fax: 803-532-3654

Email: [email protected]

Website: friendshipmissionary.org

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WANNA SAIL? MEET US

AT THE SHIP!!!

Rev. James A. Duncan, Pastor

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October - December 2016 ● Volume 4, Issue 4 ● Friendship Missionary Baptist Church ● (803) 532-3654

OCTOBER 1 – James Creed

1 – Valerie Barr

3 – Johnetta Meacham

4 – Charlie O. Perry

5 – Hazel Smith

5 – Niquia Culbreath

6 – Jessica Corley

7 – Eva Mae Barr

8 – Janie Sullivan

12 – April Williams

13 – LeAsia Quattebaum

14 – Taleah Tolen

16 – Caesar Johnson

16 – Marie Rhinehart

17 – Robbie Baston

19 – Shirley W. Barr

20 – Mable Creed

23 – Mary Speach

27 – Frances Perry

27 – Darren Gantt

30 – Alexander Wise

31 – Victoria Barr Ware

31 – Kiaun Tolen

ANNIVERSARIES 2 – Mr. & Mrs. David (Rowena) Coleman 18 – Mr. & Mrs. Darren (Deborah) Gantt

NOVEMBER

1 – Mattie Pickens

2 – Emani Harris

3 – Johnnie M. Coleman

3 – Ruthie L. Matthews

7 – J. Anthony Williams

8 – John Summers

9 – Jerry Gary

18 – Johnnie Milhouse

21 – Quintoria Matthews

23 – Elroy Gortman

24 – Johnnie M. Lemon

26 – Brittany Herbert

26 – Jacqueline Coleman

27 – Patrese Barr

27 – Tabitha Corbett

29 – Roy Johnson

29 – Tiffany Adams

ANNIVERSARY 2 – Mr. & Mrs. Tyrone (Loretta) Sanders

DECEMBER

1 – Elton Jeffcoat

7 – China Massop

8 – Lawanda Sampson

10 – Jonathan Rogers

10 – Gregory Johnson

11 – LeAnn Moore

13 – Deondra Jones

14 – Jada Gary

14 – Jasmine Gary

14 – Betty Sugick

17 – April Kirby

18 – Elliott Jeffcoat

19 – Diamond Cullum

21 – Mother Mamie Speach

21 – Quiana Tolen

24 – Willie Whitt

29 – Martha Matthews

30 – Darius Dennis

ANNIVERSARIES 4 – Mr. & Mrs. James (Alfreda) Duncan

23 – Mr. & Mrs. Jesse (Shirley) Barr

OCTOBER

October 1- Sassy & Saved Health Day, 5-

8pm

October 6 - Joint Ministry Meeting, 7pm

October 8 – Deadline to Register to Vote

October 9 - Youth Expo Leaving, 5pm

October 12 - Pastor Appreciation Day

October 16 - Youth Choir Anniversary@ 2pm

October 17 - Church Conference @ 7pm

October 19 - Association Annual Session &

7:00pm @ FMBC

October 23 - Rainbow Tea, 1:30pm

NOVEMBER .

November 5 - Brotherhood Men

Conference, 10am @

Philippi

November 6 - Daylight Saving Time

November 8 - Election Day

November 13 - 138th Church

Anniversary, 3pm

November 11 - Veterans Day

November 21 - Thanksgiving Baskets

Remember to set your clocks back

1 hour on Saturday Night Nov. 5th.

DECEMBER December 6 - Pull Names for

Christmas Giving

Tree

December 10 - FBEA Annual

Gala, 5pm @ FMBC

December 14 - Christmas

Caroling & Baskets

December 31- Watch Night

Service, 10pm

*Dates are subject to change

Calendar of Events

Birthdays and Anniversaries

If any member is not listed, please submit personal information form to the church office.


Pictured are our Deacons standing as

Min. James McDaniel delivers God word.

DEACONESS MINISTRY

The Deaconess Ministry is still leaning on God for

leadership and guidance.

We meet once a month, except for the summer months.

Now that it has passed we will resume our monthly

meetings on October 11. Hope that all had a blessed

summer and ready for another season.

SUBMITTED BY: Sis Eva Barr

PRESIDENT: Sis. Shirley Barr

BRYANT-HALL/SENIOR MISSIONARY

We meet the 3rd

Sunday of the month. We continue to

give sympathy, Get-well, Wedding anniversary and

Birthday cards. We are visiting the sick and shut-in at

home, in the hospital and nursing facilities. We are also

visiting the bereaved families.

On June 20th, we visited Lexington Extended Care. There

are quite a few that we visit. Some have passed, but new

ones have come. They are always glad we come.

On July 28th,we did home visits to Sis. Lucille Willis, Sis.

Martha Matthews, Mother Mamie Speach, Bro. Marell &

Jinnie (noon) Bynem and Sis Ola Bell Perry. The bereaved

families were Louis Wright and Ludell Lanford.

On August 7th We attended the 90

th Birthday celebration for

Deaconess Flossie Simpkins and she was given a token of

our appreciation. On August 13th,

we visited Saluda Nursing

Center and they are always glad that we thinking of them.

Visits were made to Lexington Med Center and NHC. On

September 29th

. We have a planned a visit to Lexington

Extended Care and will donate items that they will need for

an event they are having for the residents.

We thank God for your prayer and traveling Grace. If we

can help somebody along the way then our living will not

be in vain.

SUBMITTED BY: Sis. Vanessa Barr-Jackson

PRESIDENT: Sis. Ruth Tolen

BROTHERHOOD The Brotherhood Ministry hasn’t been in high gear since

the month of August. Our last event was supporting the

children’s retreat at the Nazarene Camp, where we supplied

a grill and Deacon Coleman did the cooking. We are

looking forward to getting back on track next month. The

next meeting is the first Saturday in October at 8am.

SUBMITTED BY: Brother Lowman Edwards, President

Brotherhood Ministry ……………………. Bro. Lowman Edwards Prison Ministry …………………...…… Rev. Dorothy Caldwell

Bryant-Hall & Senior Missionary Ministry …...…. Sis. Ruth Tolen Program Committee …………………….. Sis. Toreitha Hendrix

Dancers of Judah Ministry …………………... Rev. Iola Meadows

Deacons Ministry ………………….……...…… Dea. Joe Lee Barr

Sanctuary Choir ………………………....……. Sis. Valerie Barr

Sassy and Saved ………………………….. Sis. Rene Steadman

Deaconess Ministry …………………..………… Sis. Shirley Barr Sunday School Ministry ………………....…. Sis. Clantis Gregg

FMBC/RD Scholarship Committee ………… Rev. Iola Meadows Tape Ministry …………………….……. Dea. Johnnie Milhouse

Finance Committee …………………….….….. Bro. Darren Gantt Trustee Ministry ……………………...…….. Bro. Joseph Harris

Hospitality Committee ……………………… Sis. Alfreda Duncan Usher Board Ministry ……………...…………Sis. Mary Speach

Kitchen Committee …………...…………....….. Bro. Willie Whitt

Newsletter Ministry ………………………..…… Sis. Shirley Barr

Pastor’s Aide Ministry ……………….….Sis. Josephine Robinson

Young Men In Action Ministry ………...…. Bro. Walter Sugick

Youth Choir …………………….………….…. Sis. Valerie Barr

Sis. Sara Johnson

Youth Explosion Ministry ………………….… Sis Betty Sugick

MINISTRIES AND COMMITTES

DEA. COLEMAN AND BRO. ANDERSON GRILLING THE

HAMBURGERS AT THE YOUTH RETREAT HOSTED BY FBEA.


Ministries and Committees (continued):

PRISON MINISTRY

We are now, Prison Ministry, joined in connection

with Prison Fellowship. I’ve turned in all our

references information to the home base prison

fellowship. I am excited to be working with the Prison

fellowship group. I will let Friendship as soon as

everything is complete. Keep us in prayer. I will close

with Love, Joy and Peace.

SUBMITTED BY: Rev. Dorothy Caldwell, President

SANCTUARY CHOIR

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The Sanctuary Choir would like to wish a Happy Birthday

to all our members for the month of October, November

and December.

We thank God and our church family for a truly blessed

revival season. We thank our church family for your

support of the Pre-Revival concert.

The choir will be in support of our Youth Choir, as they

celebrate their choir anniversary on the 3rd

Sunday in

October at 2pm. Also we are preparing for our church

anniversary in November. Keep us in your prayers, as we

are still attending revivals and anniversary services. Be

Blessed!

SUBMITTED BY: Sis. Janice Summers

PRESIDENT: Sis. Sara Johnson

SASSY AND SAVED

This quarter we will be sponsoring a Health, Wellness,

Fitness and Hygiene Day on October 1 from 5-8pm.

Together we can come out and revive our bodies with

health, fitness, wellness and hygiene day. The first 10

persons to arrive and take part will receive a

complimentary gift bag.

SUBMITTED BY: Sis. Betty Sugick

PRESIDENT: Sis. Rene Steadman

SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTRY The Sunday School ministry is looking forward to great

things this quarter. One of our goals is to start Bible Study

for teens. We are also preparing for our Christmas Service.

We are asking our church family and friends to join us on

each Sunday morning for Sunday School on 1st & 5th

Sundays at 7:45am * 2nd, 3rd

, and 4th Sundays at 9:15am.

“thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path”

(psalm119:105)

Our heart is open to receive additional family members into

the fold of this ministry. Please come and be a part of this

ministry.

SUBMITTED BY: Minister James R. McDaniel, II

Superintendent, Sis. Clantis P. Gregg

TRUSTEE MINISTRY

During the past quarter the Trustee Ministry had monthly

meetings. This quarter we conducted summer cleaning, e.g.

routine cleaning of the sanctuary, fellowship hall, church

school classroom, bathrooms and other areas of the church.

We also initiated the annual cleaning of the church

cemetery, eg. G rass cutting, weed eating, tree trimming,

removal of dead tree limbs and old flowers. This was

conducted in preparation for our summer revival. During

the past quarter a new water fountain was placed in the

fellowship hall. Two new ice coolers were purchased for

the church kitchen and door locks were also replaced for

kitchen doors. Remodeling of the church front porch was

started. Repairs on the church pink and yellow house

(friendship village) were started.

During the next quarter, the trustee ministry will focus on

primarily on completing the necessary repairs for the Pink

and Yellow houses to make them available for usage. This

ministry has projected the completion of all other pending

project during the next quarter. We will continue to conduct

other related duties, as needed.

“for so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to

silence the ignorance of foolish men: as free, and not using

your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants

of God.” 1 Peter 2:15-16 (KJV)

SUBMITTED BY: Brother Joseph Harris, Chairman

USHERS MINISTRY

As We Enter This Season of Fall (Autumn) The dictionary has many meanings for the word “fall”

and there are so many descriptive terms for this season

of the year, but my favorite is this one: To drop or

come down freely under the influence of gravity: As

I began to think of the many colors that will transform

the landscape of earth during the “Fall” season; the

many changing colors of leaves and ultimately falling

from the trees, and then grass slowly turning brown

getting ready to fall asleep, I am reminded of my

childhood and my mother teaching me and my siblings

to pray. She would have us kneel at our bedside, bow

T N Motto: Is anyone among you in

trouble? Let them pray. Is

anyone happy? Let them sing

songs of praise. James 5:13

(NIV)


Ministries and Committees (continued):

our heads, and we would recite a prayer she taught us.

We would “fall” down on our knees and pray before

bedtime. As we have grown to become adults, parents

and grandparents, I marvel at how often and how many

times I have fallen on my knees to pray, to thank God

for his many blessings and to pour out my hurts and

fears to an all knowing and loving God. As I deal with

the many demands on my time and resources, how

humbled I am to be able to “fall” down and pray; to

communicate with my Lord and Savior, and to thank

Him for all that He has done and that He will do. I am

blessed to have a relationship with Him.

Friendship Family – As we enter into the season of

“Fall” may we be reminded to always pray; to have a

conversation with our Savior; to “fall” on our knees

and pray. May God continue to bless you!

The Ushers Ministry

SUBMITTED BY: Sis. Mary Speech, President

HOME MISSION – YOUTH ON A MISSION

FEEDING THE HOMELESS MINISTRY

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I

was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was

a stranger and you invited me in. I needed clothes and

you clothed me. I was sick and you looked after me, I

was in prison and you came to visit me” – Matthew

25:35.

Recent Thank You Letter from Covenant House:

My friends, the word “covenant” means a lot of

different things to a lot of different people. To me, it

means that God’s promise to take care of His children

will always be fulfilled.

Our Covenant House staff, volunteers and

friends like you are the people called upon to fulfill

that promise, every hour of every day and in return, we

are blessed with the greatest opportunity of all – the

chance to help the brave, good, and needy kids who

come to us for help.

Thank you for helping us keep our doors open

for over 2,000 homeless kids tonight. These kids are

our kids, yours and fulfill the commitment of

Covenant House to help kids in crisis today – and to

turn no child away who comes to us for help

tomorrow.

You mean so much to these kids. Thank you

for helping every kid in our shelter tonight. Gratefully

mine. Thank you for helping me keep the covenant

we’ve made with homeless youth. Together, in the

true spirit of the covenant that renews its promises

daily, we can.

Kevin Ryan, President

Thanks to some very special people who reached out

to some very special youth within our congregation to

help prepare them for back to school . . . may God

continue to bless you abundantly. It brought so much

joy to my heart to be able to hang out with these

amazing young people and to see the smiles on their

faces as they prepared for back to school.

SUBMITTED BY: Rev. Iola Meadows

FOREIGN MISSION

“Tropical Port Excursion – Gabon, Africa, July 17-31,

2016. Praising God for the awesome, wonderful things

He has done and continues to do. During our mission

trip, we shared the gospel with over 1200 people, with

over 400 accepting Jesus Christ as their Lord and

Savior. We were also honored and blessed to disciple

many believers at five local churches. We hosted

workshops for pastors, laymen’s and local

missionaries. Clothes, shoes, soccer balls and personal

hygiene items was donated for needy children in the

villages. We also donated three complete projector sets

along with copies of The Jesus Film, so the local

pastors and laymen’s can continue to travel throughout

the villages sharing the gospel.

BELOW ARE PICTURES TAKEN ON

MISSION TRIP:

PASTORS AND MISSIONARIES


PREPARING FOR FLIM TRAINING

BEGINNING OF FIRST JESUS FILM SHOWING LOADING MORE CHAIRS FOR FILM SHOWING

PREPARING FOR FILM ANOTHER SHOWING LOCAL MISSIONARIES – STUDENTS


A TIME OF FELLOWSHIP AT PASTOR’S HOUSE BARN CONVERTED INTO CHURCH

HANGING OUT WITH THE PASTORS

CHILDREN PRAISE AND WORSHIP


PREPARING OUR MEAL OUTSIDE DON’T KNOW WHAT IT WAS – BUT IT WAS GOOD

ALL OUR EVENING MEALS WERE PREPARED BY THE PASTOR’S WIVES

BABYSITTING AUNTIE’S BABY OH HOW I WANTED TO BRING HER HOME

THEY CALLED ME AUNTIE – WE SPENT LOTS OF TIME TALKING AND PLAYING GAMES


WELCOME TO GABON - AFRICA

MAY GOD CONTINUE TO INCREASE THE HARVEST IN THIS WONDERFUL COUNTRY!

HUMBLY SUBMITTED BY: Rev. Iola Meadows


Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Summer Revival was held August 28 – September 1, 2016, nightly at

7:30 pm. Revival services kicked off with a Prayer Breakfast on August 20th

. The speaker was Rev. Ronnie

Peterson of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and he set the church on fire with a message from the Lord, “The Power

of Prayer”, Matthew 6:7-8. The next week, August 27th

, our very own Sanctuary Choir held a Pre-Revival

concert that kept the fire burning with their theme, “When the Church Begins to Pray” and the speaker for

Sunday was Rev. G. Curtis Patterson of Perfecting Full Gospel Baptist Church of Greenwood, and Peaceful

Baptist Church in Columbia, SC. The speaker for the week was Rev. Donnie Chambers of Red Hill Baptist

Church of Gadsden, SC.

Annual Summer Revival Services


You can purchase recordings of all services. DVDs are $10.00

CDs are $5.00 For more information contact Deacon Johnnie Milhouse


The school year is just now getting underway and

interims have just come out. All students, K4-12 are

doing well, making A’s and B’s.

At B-L High, James Barr is getting inducted into the

National Beta Club on October 3rd

at 7:00pm in the

school’s media center.

James Barr, Jaewan Williams, Darius Dennis, and

Tyhem Quattlebaum are playing Varsity football.

Taleah Tolen is playing Volleyball.

At B-L Middle School Jamiyah Barr-Williams is

playing Volleyball, Jahmad Barr-Williams and

Mesophia Yarbrough are on the B-Team in football.

Please just pray that we continue to do great in school!

By: Malaysia Barr

Our youth, Dyani Dennis, Darius Dennis and

Jaewan Williams was featured on the ticket of the

first home game of the season at the Clemson

University v. Troy football game on September 10th

.

They have also been on the cover of the program

booklet, in the past.

B-L HIGH JROTC BATTALION RECEIVES “JROTC HONOR UNIT OF DISTINCTION’ AWARD

Lieutenant Miranda Wise, third from left, was one of the officers recognized by Lexington 3 Board of Trustees

for receiving this designation. Senior instructor of the JROTC is Col. Jonathan Robinson, pictured first.

SPOTLIGHT ON OUR YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT


Spotlight on the Allen Family

innie Bell Allen is the daughter of the late Milton and Morise Wise. She had 3 sisters who are all deceased. Her only child, Alexander Wise who is married to Barbara Wise. Alexander is disabled. His wife Barbara work at J.B. Martin in Leesville, SC. There daughters La Toya work at Shaw Floor in Aiken, SC. and Miranda is a junior at Batesburg-Leesville High School, and two grandchildren Leia and Logan Wise. She was a police for 10 years and resigned from

headquarters and retired from the library after 30 years. She lived in Washington, DC for over 40 years and came back to Batesburg-Leesville in February 2014. She is a diehard Redskin fan. She has been a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church sense she was a little girl.

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OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES

We want to express our sincere condolences to the

families in the church and community who have

recently lost their loved ones. To the Gantt,

Haltiwanger, Wright, Padgett, Cauley, Chandler,

Carter, Samuels, Johnson, Coleman and Hill, families

we can never make complete sense of a loss at this

degree. May the love that surrounds you give you

strength in the days to come.

Sis. JoAnne Barton

Sis. Claudia Keisler

Sis. Mary L. Langford

Sis. Martha Matthews

Sis. Ruthie Matthews

Sis. Mattie Alewine

Sis. Lucille Willis

Sis. Frances Perry

Continue to pray for our

members on the prayer list

and stop by or give them a

call to let them know you are

thinking of them!

Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health,

even as thy soul prospereth. 3 John 1:2

SPIRITUAL CORNER

Beyond the rainbow’s farthest end, there lies

A land that’s always filled with love and light.

Where shadows never fall and dim the skies;

For in this lovely land, there is no night.

In this celestial place of joy and peace,

There is no time or space, no doubt of fear;

For those who come to it, all troubles cease.

And though the loss of loved ones or of friends

Brings sorrows and is hard for us to bear.

If we could see beyond the rainbow’s end

We know that we could find them waiting there

In that celestial dwelling place above------------

The land of peace and joy, of light and love.


10 Ways to Rev Up Your Brain

and Reduce the Risk of Cognitive

Decline

By Angela Timashenka Geiger, Chief Strategy Officer,

Alzheimer’s Association

The brain is your body’s control and command center. Its

power is complex, vast, and awe-inspiring — which means

the idea of taking care of it can be intimidating.

Recent surveys suggest that an overwhelming majority of

people realize they can reduce their risk of cognitive

decline. What they don’t know is what to do and where to

start.

The potential to lower your risk of cognitive decline lies in

many of the same healthy habits that are also good for your

health in general. The Alzheimer’s Association released

these 10 Ways to Love Your Brain in honor of Alzheimer’s

and Brain Awareness Month:

1. Break a Sweat

Exercise isn’t just about looking good for swimsuit season.

Several studies have found an association between physical

activity and reduced risk of cognitive decline. Engage in

regular cardiovascular exercise that elevates your heart rate

and increases blood flow to the brain and body.

2. Hit the Books

Some of the strongest evidence for reducing risk of

dementia revolves around years of formal education — and

this doesn’t mean getting an Ivy League degree. It can be

as simple as taking a class at a local college or community

center or online. Formal education in any stage of life will

help reduce your risk of cognitive decline and dementia.

3. Butt Out

The reasons to quit smoking are endless, but you can add

that it may help reduce your risk of cognitive decline.

Quitting smoking can reduce risk to levels comparable to

those for people who have not smoked.

4. Follow Your Heart

You know it’s good for your body, but did you also know it

can be good for your brain? Evidence shows risk factors

for cardiovascular disease and stroke — obesity, high

blood pressure, and diabetes — negatively impact your

brain and cognitive health. Take care of your heart, and

your brain just might follow.

5. Heads Up!

Another evidence-based tip for reducing your risk of

cognitive decline: Avoid head injuries. A brain injury can

raise your risk of cognitive decline and dementia, so wear a

seat belt, use a helmet when playing contact sports or

riding a bike, and take steps to prevent falls.

6. Fuel Up Right

Recent surveys suggest more than two out of three people

said you can reduce your risk of cognitive decline by eating

one or two of the right “superfoods” — a misconception,

since there is no research showing that individual foods

make a difference. What we do know: Eating a healthy and

balanced diet that has more vegetables and fruits can help

reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Although research on

diet and cognitive function is limited, certain diets,

including Mediterranean and Mediterranean-DASH

(Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), may

contribute to risk reduction.

7. Catch Some Zzzs

You know the feeling: When you don’t get enough sleep,

you just feel “off,” and you’re not functioning at full

capacity. There are long-term risks as well: Not getting

enough sleep due to conditions like insomnia or sleep

apnea may result in problems with memory and thinking.

8. Take Care of Your Mental Health

Some studies link a history of depression with increased

risk of cognitive decline, so seek medical treatment if you

have symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mental

health concerns. Also, try to manage stress.

9. Buddy Up

Those lunch dates with your friends are fun, but they may

have a more positive effect than you thought. Staying

socially engaged may support brain health, so pursue social

activities that are meaningful to you. Find ways to be part

of your local community — if you love animals, consider

volunteering at a local shelter. If you enjoy singing, join a

local choir or help at an after-school program. Or simply

share activities with friends and family.

10. Stump Yourself

Six out of 10 respondents in a recent survey thought that

the right puzzle, game, or app could reduce their risk of

cognitive decline. But helping to keep your brain healthy

goes beyond any single tool. Challenging yourself to think

in new ways may have short and long-term benefits for

your brain. Complete a jigsaw puzzle, do something

artistic, or build a piece of furniture. Play games, such as

bridge, that make you think strategically.

Health Care Awareness

http://www.alzheimersanddementia.com/article/S1552-5260%2815%2900197-1/abstract

http://www.alzheimersanddementia.com/article/S1552-5260%2815%2900197-1/abstract

http://www.alz.org/abam/overview.asp?utm_source=VanityURL&utm_medium=media&utm_term=media-anchors&utm_campaign=ABAM2015#loveYourBrain

http://www.everydayhealth.com/fitness-pictures/amazing-benefits-of-exercise.aspx#02

http://www.everydayhealth.com/fitness-pictures/amazing-benefits-of-exercise.aspx#02

http://www.everydayhealth.com/quit-smoking/

http://www.everydayhealth.com/stroke/

http://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/lynda-shrager-the-organized-caregiver/simple-ways-regain-balance-prevent-falls/

http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/mediterranean-diet/art-20047801

http://www.alzheimersanddementia.com/article/S1552-5260(15)00017-5/fulltext

http://www.everydayhealth.com/sleep/0719/bad-sleep-tied-to-cognitive-decline.aspx

http://www.everydayhealth.com/news/depression-risk-factor-dementia/

http://www.everydayhealth.com/news/depression-risk-factor-dementia/


We celebrated Family and Friends Day on Sunday, September 25, 2016 during worship services. A high time was had in

the name of Jesus! Twelve captains reported with funds raised for this occasion. The winning families are the Johnson,

Matthews, Wise, Coleman, & Whitt family (1st Place), (2

nd Place) Barr, Edwards, Brown, Lomax, Smith and Ridgell, Summers,

Thompson, Milhouse, Horton, Taylor families (3rd

Place).

Job Well Done Captains! Thank you families for exceeding our goal!


BATESBURG-LEESVILLE BRANCH NAACP

Deadline To Register Is October 8

The NAACP Heritage Membership Campaign begins

February 1, 2016 and we are still seeking membership.

Membership is the life line of our organization. Please

join! Adult membership is $30.00; Youth membership is

$10.00. Please see Shirley Barr pertaining to

memberships.

President, R. O. Levy, Sr.

Secretary, Betty Etheredge

Deadline to register is October 8th,

Last day to return application for absentee-by-mail

ballot is November 4, the last day for absentee-by-

mail vote must be received by county elections office

on November 7th

and is also the last day to vote

absentee in person. If you need more information

contact Deacon R.O. Levy

“HEART OF A PANTHER” CAMPAIGN TO HELP

PROVIDE CARDIAC SCREENING FOR DISTRICT 3

ATHLETES

When Greg Peterson decided to attend the Lexington

3 Board of Trustees meeting on September 13, he had

only one thing on his mind. Mr. Peterson wanted to

share information with the Board about the Cardiac

Screening that he had provided for his son recently

and the low cost of that screening and how the

screening could ultimately save the lives of student

athletes.

After the death of River Bluff High School student,

Lewis Simpkins earlier this year, Mr. Peterson and his

wife, Michelle decided to have their son Cameron, a

B-L High varsity football player, go through Cardiac

Screening at Providence Hospital. Though Cameron

had shown no signs of any heart issues, something just

told the Petersons that they should have him checked

out. After the screening, it was determined that

Cameron does need to have further testing, but has

been cleared to play football.

After Mr. Peterson’s conversation with the Board and

superintendent, Dr. Gary met with athletic personnel,

district nurse and other administrators to create a plan

of action to look into how the district might offer the

cardiac screening to all of its 400 student athletes. The

total cost would be about $20,000, as each screening

cost $50. Parents would be encouraged to pay for their

own child’s screening if possible, but donations would

be needed to pay for the screenings of those students

whose families could not afford the $50. Once the

details of the project were completed, Dr. Gary shared

the information with the Board of Trustees and

received their unanimous support of moving forward

with the cardiac screening for all student athletes.

Because of Mr. Peterson’s conversation with the

Board, and the findings of the district’s

administration, “Heart of a Panther” campaign has

been created and on October 5 and October 6, student

athletes at B-L Middle and High Schools will have the

opportunity to go through special screening for

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Community (continued):

Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HCM),

the leading cause of a sudden cardiac arrest in young

athletes. This quick and noninvasive imaging

procedure is the gold standard in detecting this deadly

disease. Providence Hospital will bring their van to

both schools to screen all athletes who choose to

participate. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a

disease in which the heart muscle becomes

abnormally thick, is the most common cause of heart-

related sudden death in people under 30 and in young

athletes, according to the Mayo Clinic, but athletes

may also suffer from coronary artery abnormalities or

Long QT Syndrome which creates fast, chaotic

heartbeats.

And in many cases, athletes show no symptoms prior

to a life-threatening episode, according to the clinic.

Lexington 3 Superintendent, Dr. Randall Gary had

these comments on the “Heart of a Panther

Campaign.” “After the loss of a student athlete in our

neighboring district earlier this year and hearing the

testimony of one our own parents, we knew this was

something we needed to provide for our students.

With the unanimous support of our school board,

district and school staff worked together to launch the

Heart of a Panther Campaign. Batesburg-Leesville has

proven to be a community that pulls together when

there is a need, and what greater need is there than the

well-being of our children.”

Information on the screening and registration forms

will be sent home with all athletes to receive parental

permission for the screening. Parents are encouraged

to pay for their child’s screening, but if they cannot,

the “Heart of a Panther” campaign hopes to be able to

provide the resources to pay for the screenings.

“Heart of a Panther” campaign is accepting donations

from local businesses, individuals, churches, and civic

organizations to help pay for the cardiac screening of

the district’s athletes. Donations may be made by

check made payable to “Lexington County School

District Three,” and sent to 338 West Columbia

Avenue, Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29006. If donating

by check, please write “Heart of a Panther Campaign"

on the memo line of your check. You may also donate

by going to the “Heart of a Panther” Paypal account

that is on the district’s website at www.lex3.org .

Donations are tax deductible.

Deacon and Deaconess Greg and Michelle Peterson

are the parents of Cameron Peterson and he’s the

grandson of Bro. Lowman and Sis. Jennifer Edwards

and Bro. Walter and Sis. Betty Sugick.

New start up launches

coverage plans that pay

traffic ticket fines

TicketGuard, LLC an Atlanta, Georgia based start-up

has launched its website ticketguardusa.com which

offers Citation Protection Plans™ that provide

licensed drivers coverage against traffic ticket fines.

“TicketGuard Citation Protection Plans were

developed to provide coverage against often

inconvenient and expensive traffic ticket fines. We

provide a solution of payment to any licensed driver

who may receive a traffic or parking ticket, with our

very unique and innovative coverage plans”, explains

Founder and CEO Reuben Levy, Jr. He is the son of

Deacon R.O. Levy, Sr.

The newly introduced plans cover ticket fines related

to speeding, parking, and moving violations.

According to TicketGuard an average of 41 million

speeding tickets are issued each year within the U.S.

“which means everyday more than 112,000 drivers are

handed ticket fines that average $150”, says Levy.

TicketGuard offers nine different plans that are

available to everyone from teen drivers to senior

citizens, the company says that plan coverage is

available to any licensed driver regardless of previous

driving background. The coverage plans range in cost

from $14.95 for seniors and up to $49.95 for a family

of four plan however, the company adds that the

current plan prices are temporary and for launch

promotion. Regular rates range in cost from $22.95

for seniors and up to $75.95 for a family of four.

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Community (continued):

TicketGuard is the first company to offer such a

unique product to U.S. drivers. Company officials

anticipate a steady stream of drivers enrolling into its

plans. “Over 4,600 drivers are issued a traffic ticket

fine each hour across the U.S. and now we’ve

introduced a product that changes how drivers pay

traffic fines”, proclaims Levy.

Any driver wishing to enroll into the service must visit

the company website. Currently, the company is

offering free enrollment to all U.S. drivers waiving the

regular $19.95 enrollment fee during its launch

campaign period. The company allows individuals to

cancel enrollment and plan participation that comes

with a money back guarantee.

The company is confident that the innovative

coverage plans will be attractive to a large number of

drivers across the nation, trusting that drivers will

rather pay a small monthly premium in order to avoid

paying an expensive traffic ticket fine out of pocket.

About TicketGuard™

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia TicketGuard, LLC.

Offers coverage plans for licensed drivers effectively

paying traffic citation fines. Citation Protection Plans

are offered via the company’s website.

Live link: http://www.ticketguardusa.com

Contact: Reuben Levy, Founder & CEO

TicketGuard, LLC.

925B Peachtree St. N.E. Suite 150

Atlanta, GA 30309

404-484-0291

[email protected]

We want to thank the Summers Family for

worshipping on during their family reunion. They are always welcome to be in service with

us. May God continue to keep and bless this family!

Martha Matthews will

celebrate her 91st Birthday on

December 29th!

Keep her in your thoughts and prayers!

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Initial Sermon for Minister James R. McDaniel, II

ames "Robbie" McDaniel, II, is a 2011 Batesburg-Leesville graduate. He is the son of James and Lynette McDaniel. He has been in the Army National Guard since 2010. He is currently a specialist in the National Guard and has served in Afghanistan. He currently works at Lexington Medical Center. On

September 18th, 2016 he delivered his initial sermon at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. He preached from Romans 6:23. “We Earned Death, But He Gave Us Life". Below are picture from the service:

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