Rustlings (July 29, 2019)
Almost a decade ago, I was completing a continuing education class at Columbia Seminary. As a final project, each participant was asked to make a contribution to the body of ‘prayer resources’ in Christendom. Most of my colleagues wrote prayers, devotionals or study guides. I decided to write seven songs—prayer songs—that undergird The Liturgy of […]
Abraham Build Scheduled
Hopefully, you have heard about the Habitat for Humanity “Abraham Build” of which our church is a partner, along with Temple of Israel, Christ Church Episcopal, and the Greenville Muslim Community. We are honored to partner alongside these other Abrahamic faith communities in Greenville’s first interfaith build. The build will begin August 8 with an […]
The Branch—July 22, 2019
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Rustlings (July 22, 2019)
I was ordained in November of 1982. It has been almost thirty-seven years. Dr. Russ Barker was my ordination speaker. Parkwood Hills Baptist Church was my context for ministry. A host of people laid hands on my head and spoke blessings. Among them were: Jim Mathis, Ralph Parrish, Maricel Perez, Stanley Peeples, Mary Lunsford, Ed […]
Sanctuary Choir Sing & Sips: Come Mingle!
Summer is here! It’s time to have a little fun… and we want you to join members of the Sanctuary Choir for our summer socials! Each summer, the Sanctuary Choir hosts three “Sing and Sip” Soirées. Because the choir is off from regular rehearsals over the summer, these informal gatherings are a great way for […]
Puerto Rico: Reflections on the Mission Trip of a Lifetime
As you can see from the following, our mission to Puerto Rico was the trip of a lifetime. One of the most beautiful aspects of this trip is that none of it would have been possible without the help of our First Baptist Greenville family. Your faithful attendance at our fundraisers, gifts, donations and prayers […]
Meet Geri Patterson, and her daughters, Jasmine (18), Brendasia (17), Genesis (13) and Aviana (11)
When talking about her childhood, Geri Patterson says, “Growing up, I was in a stable home with my mother. However, when I was 14, I began to act out and moved between my mother and my father, just whoever was able to handle me at the time!” She went on to say, “I wouldn’t listen; […]
Missions Was a Blast!
What do you get when you combine Vacation Bible School Blast with Missions Week? Two weeks of games, Bible stories, mission work, crafts and lots of fun! Enjoy these photos from our time together! —Becky
Summer Youth Mission Camps Working in Greenville This Summer
PASSPORT YOUTH CAMPS are returning to Greenville for the third year. This year they are in Greenville the first three weeks in July. The students and leaders will stay at Furman University. One third of the fourteen hundred will arrive at Furman each Monday and depart on Saturday. The youth groups come from churches all […]
Culture of Caring at FBG
Back in 2017, one of our members had a stroke which limited his mobility and temporarily left him confused about where he was and who was visiting him. As we made daily visits to his hospital room and engaged him in a little conversation, we realized that even though he was in a hospital bed […]