May 19, 2025 | Church News, From the Senior Minister
In 2013, when my mom was diagnosed with cancer, I leaned heavily on the support of my church community. Their care steadied me. They checked in regularly, asked how she was doing, and reminded me they were praying. When I wrestled with guilt over spending time away...
May 12, 2025 | Church News, From the Senior Minister
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...
Apr 27, 2025 | Church News, From the Senior Minister
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...
Apr 21, 2025 | Church News, 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...
Apr 13, 2025 | Church News, From the Senior Minister
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...
Apr 6, 2025 | Church News, From the Senior Minister
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...