Focus on Missions: United Ministries
The United Ministries mission is to serve and empower those on the transformative journey to self-sufficiency. United Ministries offers help with education and employment, crisis assistance, and homeless services. Its food pantry offers help with one of the immediate needs of those in crisis. According to Johanne Puckett, the United Ministries Volunteer Food Coordinator, September […]
Rustlings (September 3, 2019)
The Greenville Jewish Film Festival Summerfest was sold out last weekend. I was humbled and honored to be the featured speaker at this event introducing the documentary Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles. As a Jewish Baptist minister, I was warmly welcomed by all who attended—particularly those from our local Jewish community. In more than one […]
Merge
We said “See ya later!” to our seniors at Unidiversity. Then we turned around and said “Welcome!” to our new class of sixth graders at our Merge Retreat. Merge is a 24-hour retreat designed to introduce the rising sixth graders to the Youth Family. It gives them an opportunity to find their feet before the […]
Unidiversity
What do you get when you take over 400 youth from different backgrounds and churches across the southeast and place them all on a university’s campus for a week? You get an amazing camp full of fellowship and fun known as Unidiversity Youth Camp. First Baptist Greenville is no stranger to Unidiversity. In fact, Don […]
Children Beyond These Walls
The children of First Baptist are among our greatest treasures. From their dedication as babies, to their nurture in Preschool Ministries, to their education in Sunday School and Day School, to their baptism, to their service as acolytes and further leadership in worship, they are treasures. No greater indicator of life, vitality, hope, and future […]
The Branch—August 26, 2019
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Rustlings (August 26, 2019)
September has almost arrived. The month means many things to many people. This is the month of Labor Day. This national holiday affirms the contributions of our nation’s labor force in creating the society in which we live. We typically receive a ‘day off’ to contemplate the benefits of our vocational choices…or…to just not labor […]
Just Faith: Wade Deeper Into God’s Love
JustFaith Ministries was started to help us keep justice and mercy at the forefront of our faith. JustFaith participants are encouraged and empowered to live a faith that stretches into the streets of our community. This occurs through eight sessions—one session a week of reading, conversations, spiritual practices, and serving our community. During my first […]
Senior Adult Banquet
The Senior Adult Banquet will be Friday evening, September 6, at 6:00 p.m. This is always a great time for First Baptist senior adults to enjoy food and fellowship. The banquet kicks off a new year of programming for Roadrunners, Holy Rollers, and First Friday Lunch and More. Representatives from each of these groups will […]
The Other 316s: This Should Be Fun (and Inspiring)!
Wednesdays at First activities and MidWeek Fellowship are scheduled to resume on Wednesday evening, September 4. This gathering of the congregation for food, fellowship, children’s music education, children’s mission education, study and prayer are an annual indicator that life is back to normal. Rhythms and routines have replaced the erratic movements of Summer. I feel […]