Meet Geri Patterson, and her daughters, Jasmine (18), Brendasia (17), Genesis (13) and Aviana (11)
When talking about her childhood, Geri Patterson says, “Growing up, I was in a stable home with my mother. However, when I was 14, I began to act out and moved between my mother and my father, just whoever was able to handle me at the time!” She went on to say, “I wouldn’t listen; […]
Missions Was a Blast!
What do you get when you combine Vacation Bible School Blast with Missions Week? Two weeks of games, Bible stories, mission work, crafts and lots of fun! Enjoy these photos from our time together! —Becky
“School Tools” Drive
Focus on Missions Although we are still enjoying the lazy days of summer, it is time to start thinking about our annual “School Tools” drive sponsored by the United Way of Greenville. “School Tools” is designed to provide underprivileged students in the Greenville area with school supplies to start the school year. Last year, due […]
FBG Hosts Interfaith Hospitality Network Guests
JUNE 9-23 FBG has the pleasure of hosting Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) again, as we have done so many times in the past. This time, our dates are June 9-23. We have had hundreds of positive comments about how well our church has treated our guests as well as continued to follow them on their […]
Iglesia Bautista del Camino
GUANAJAY, CUBA We are in covenant with Iglesia Bautista del Camino (Baptist Church of the Way) in Guanajay, Cuba. By agreeing to and blessing this covenant fifteen years ago, we became partners with their congregation, sister churches to each other. If you were not aware of this relationship, or if you have never actually seen […]
April Focus on Missions
DIAPER BANK During the month of April, First Baptist will be partnering with the Diaper Bank of the Carolinas/Downtown Outreach Ministry to collect diapers for those in need. Clean diapers are essential for the health and well being of young children. Babies left in soiled diapers experience developmental delays, behavioral issues and health concerns such […]
Hello First Baptist Greenville family,
First of all, THANK YOU! We could not have done this without you. Inasmuch Day 2019 was a huge success! We had nearly 270 volunteers doing good through 21 projects for 18 different organizations throughout the Greenville community. A special thanks to our wonderful team leaders and planning committee and to Barley’s Pizza, TCBY and […]
Two by Two to Puerto Rico
Within each of the Synoptic Gospels, we find a passage referred to as “The Mission of the Twelve.” In each of these portrayals, Jesus orders his disciples to go out and perform miracles with the stipulation that they take nothing with them. However, in the Gospel According to Mark, a single verse expresses a very […]
Focus on Missions
As we look forward to our annual Inasmuch Day on March 16 (Registration is open and teams are being put together!), we are excited to again partner with Open Arms Hospice and the McCall Hospice House for one of our projects. A team of volunteers will gather at the Hospice House on Inasmuch Day to […]
Hello, First Baptist Greenville!
Registration is now open for Inasmuch Day 2019 at https://firstbaptistgreenville.com/inasmuchday2019/. Take advantage of Early Registration now through February 24. On the fence about registering? Not sure what Inasmuch Day is all about? Inasmuch Day 2019 is a wonderful half-day of service occurring rain or shine on March 16. As a church, we use Inasmuch Day […]