“What Can I Do?”
Among the many barriers to meaningful service and community engagement, most prominent is not knowing where to start. Between the multiple economic crises our most vulnerable populations are experiencing and the flurry of social posts and commentary shining a light on community problems, it can feel overwhelming when feeling the nudge to “just do something, […]
Deacon Nominating Committee Announcement
The Deacon Nominating Committee invites all church members to submit names of servant leaders for consideration to serve on the Diaconate. This group of sixteen individuals will begin their three-year term on January 1, 2026. The Deacon Nominating Committee has agreed to consider all nominees based on the Scripture references found in the Rules of […]
Recital of Organ and Violin Music Scheduled
Father and son duo Dr. Charles Tompkins and Gregory Tompkins will present a recital of music for organ and violin (as well as selections for solo organ and solo violin) in our Sanctuary on Sunday, September 28, at 3:00pm. The program celebrates the completion of a recent project of renovating, restoring, upgrading and adding new […]
The Branch—September 22, 2025
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Save the Date—Church Picnic!
Mark your calendars for an afternoon of fun at the annual Church Picnic! The whole church and wider community are invited to the fall Church Picnic on Sunday, October 19, 4:00-7:00pm. Like last year, this year’s Picnic will be held in the FBG Garden and parking lots near the playgrounds. The Picnic will be free […]
“Always Room” in Our Youth Family
What an amazing weekend! Our Fall Retreat continues to be one of the most meaningful highlights of the year, and this year was no exception. Together, we launched our new theme, “Always Room,” with a weekend filled with worship and fellowship. Our theme is grounded in Hebrews 10:24–25 (CEB): “And let us consider each other […]
Engaged Aging Fall Kickoff and Trivia Night: Fun and Festive!
Many thanks to all who helped make our 2025 Engaged Aging Fall Kickoff and Trivia Night such a fun and festive evening. We had close to 140 people join us around the tables as we enjoyed good food, great company, and some interesting trivia questions that were definitely entertaining. There are lots of great events […]
Meet Ben Brock: The Friendly Face at the Front Desk
Please join me in welcoming Ben Brock to the staff at FBG! Ben is the friendly face and helpful voice you will see and hear when coming to the church. —Jenna Manning, Director of Church Operations “Hello! I’m Ben, the new receptionist at First Baptist Greenville. I was born in North Carolina and grew up […]
Welcoming Dr. Edgardo Colón-Emeric
This coming Sunday, we are privileged to welcome Dr. Edgardo Colón-Emeric as our guest proclaimer in worship. Dr. Colón-Emeric serves as the Dean of Duke Divinity School, where Matthew and I know him best as our Christian Theology professor. Dr. Colón-Emeric is a vibrant preacher with a pastoral heart. You will love him! If you […]
The Branch—September 15, 2025
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