Get Involved! Small Groups Fair on August 17 & 24
When a new member joins the church, we name three pillars of community connection: participating in worship regularly; investing time, talents and resources in the life of the church; and finding community in a small group. There are dozens of groups at FBG, but with so many options, it’s hard to know where to start! […]
Join Us This School Year!
Do you know a child or youth (grandkid, neighbor, friend) who would benefit from finding a place to connect at FBG? All are invited and welcome to join us for our Youth and Children’s Blessing Sunday and Block Party on Sunday, August 17! We can’t wait to see you as we launch another great year […]
From the Senior Minister (August 4, 2025)
August 17 is Blessing Sunday, and we hope you will join us as we regather after summer and recommit ourselves to God and the life of the church. It will be a day of celebration marking the beginning of a new school year, a new church season and a new opportunity to live into our […]
Food Collection for First Haitian Wesleyan
Our partner church, First Haitian Wesleyan Church in Fountain Inn, assists their church members and others in the Haitian community in the Upstate who have been affected by job layoffs and other financial hardships. We are helping to replenish their food pantry. First Baptist members of the joint committee between our church and theirs (the […]
Music Is FUN-damental!
Studies show that music, particularly singing in a choir, is good for mental health, helping alleviate stress and improving concentration among other benefits. With anxiety and depression rates as high as they now are, we have a wonderful help for you here at FBG. Come sing in the Sanctuary Choir! Also, bring your children to […]
Summer Recap 2025
This summer has been jam-packed with fun! Take a look at just a few highlights from our summer at FBG.
From the Senior Minister (July 28, 2025)
A few weeks ago in worship, I preached on Jeremiah 20, one of five laments found in the book of Jeremiah. Laments are a deeply honest form of prayer that express sorrow, pain, anger, or confusion before God. The practice of lament has been an essential part of my own faith journey—especially in 2020, when […]
The Branch—July 27, 2025
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The AYMC Is Now an App!
With a vision of always building for the future, the AYMC is excited to introduce a new membership app! This free downloadable app will allow new and current members to manage their memberships, make secure payments, and personalize their experience all from the convenience of their mobile devices. The AYMC app will give members access […]
Julie Valentine Center Run2Overcome
The AYMC is proud to host the 17th Annual Julie Valentine Center Run2Overcome on Saturday, August 16, 2025. The area behind the AYMC near the Swamp Rabbit Trail will once again serve as the start and finish line for the Center’s largest fundraiser of the year. This event aims to raise $100,000 in support of […]