Phillis Wheatley Community Center: Focus on Mission in May
A big thank you to our congregation for your generous donations in April to help Pendleton Place with the spring refresh of their bedrooms and bathrooms! For the month of May, we will assist the Phillis Wheatley Community Center. Their mission is to “collaborate with community partners to provide the tools and resources to empower […]
Thank you, Matt.
After 22 years of faithful service, Matt Rollins will transition from First Baptist Greenville to full-time work with Village Engage. As I reflect on his ministry among us, I am struck by the gift Matt has given this congregation: longevity, an increasingly rare contribution in our hyperactive and transient culture. Since Matt is a math […]
Lula Whilden World Missions Offering
First Baptist not only directly ministers to those in need but also supports the ministry of others in many ways, from the local level to the global. One specific resource for this ministry is our Lula Whilden World Missions Offering, which supports the field missionary work of our denominational affiliates, as well as of specific […]
JustFaith: Take a Gospel-Centered Deep Dive
First Baptist Greenville began offering JustFaith programs almost 15 years ago. Since then, more than 20 groups have explored the roots, causes and solutions to community injustices through the lens of faith and action. I consider JustFaith program participation an essential part of my personal journey and a key resource for developing the skills and […]
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 […]
Lula in July!
Did you know the Lula Whilden Offering is more than just a December tradition? • During the Candlelight Service in December, 100% of the offering will support “Lula.” • The Lula Offering is a year-round offering, not just in December! • Your generous gifts to the Lula Offering will be used by these partners to […]
July Collection—School Supplies for Students in Nicholtown
Though children (and teachers) may not be ready to admit it yet, school will be back in session before we know it, and it’s time to start collecting school supplies! This year we are collecting supplies for our neighbors in Nicholtown. Please help the children be prepared for a new school year by bringing your […]
Brave—Worship Arts Camp 2024
Enjoy this sampling of pictures from Worship Arts Camp. We spent the week studying the brave stories of Rahab and the spies, Gideon, Esther, and Daniel in the lion’s den. Our focus for the week was looking to see what each story tells us about who God is and what God does. —Bridget Kokolis, Minister […]
Thanks
Many thanks for the LOVE you showed through Inasmuch Day 2020 on Saturday, March 7! We had 280 participants serving on 24 projects with 21 partner organizations! Special thanks to our project leaders and planning committee! —Laura
Rustlings (January 21, 2020)
Over the last two years, First Baptist Greenville has intentionally heightened her presence outside our walls. People have faithfully given of their time, talents and resources to make a difference in the world…so we’ve gone into the world. Our presence has been felt in South Africa, on a Habitat for Humanity build, in the Middle […]