The Branch—May 27, 2025
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From the Senior Minister (May 12, 2025)
Dear First Baptist Family, We are deeply grateful for your generous giving. Your gifts matter—not just because they keep the lights on, but because they change lives. Still, we know it is not always easy to see the direct impact of your generosity. We hope to share more stories that connect the dots between your […]
The Branch—May 12, 2025
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From the Senior Minister (April 28, 2025)
First Baptist Greenville family, what a truly joyous Easter Sunday we shared! From the early morning sunrise service around the fire—complete with ringing bells—to the family garden service accompanied by guitar, and finally the glorious 10:30 Sanctuary service, each gathering offered its own unique beauty. The music was undoubtedly a highlight of the day. One […]
The Branch—April 28, 2025
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From the Senior Minister
Immediately following worship on Sunday, April 27, we will gather in the Remembrance Garden for a prayer of thanksgiving and rededication. We will give thanks for the ministry this space has provided over the years, honor the many lives memorialized there, and reaffirm our commitment to caring for this sacred place in the years to […]
The Branch—April 20, 2025
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From the Senior Minister (April 14, 2025)
On Wednesday, April 16, we will celebrate Maundy Thursday, the day when Jesus shared his last supper with his disciples, washing their feet in humility and service, and instituting communion. As we did last year, we will celebrate Maundy Thursday on Wednesday. We will reenact Maundy Thursday, as it would have occurred with Jesus around […]
The Branch—April 14, 2025
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From the Senior Minister (April 7, 2025)
Holy Week begins on Sunday, April 13, with Palm Sunday Worship and extends to Easter Sunday, April 20. During this pivotal week, we journey alongside Jesus as he enters Jerusalem, shares a final meal with his disciples, seeks comfort in prayer, faces betrayal and endures trial and suffering, culminating in the heart-wrenching crucifixion. In embracing […]