May 23, 2022 | Church News, Rustlings
Every once in a while, something is said during a sermon that congregants request to be printed. It might be for their own files or possibly to share. I’ve noted these requests are rarely in reference to my exposition of Greek and Hebrew words, creative interpretation...
May 16, 2022 | Church News, Rustlings
I have become a student again. (Okay, I’ve never stopped being a student. I intentionally and consistently find a space where I can glean knowledge from others.) I am currently engaged in a study of the biblical book of Acts being offered at a sister church. The...
May 9, 2022 | Church News, Rustlings
The vast majority of my hours are spent in service to First Baptist Greenville. You found me, brought me to Greenville, and compensate me for the gifts I share with you. During my eight years in Greenville, however, I’ve been honored to share slivers of my time with...
May 2, 2022 | Church News, Rustlings
They are favorite lines from a favorite prayer written by Ted Loder, “I tremble on the edge of a maybe, a first time, a new thing, a tentative start, and the wonder of it lays its finger on my lips. In silence, Lord, I share my eagerness and my uneasiness about this...
Apr 25, 2022 | Church News, Rustlings
It is the day after Easter. I was overjoyed to be able to gather in person in our Easter services, especially after the past two Easters when we were not able to gather during the pandemic. It is always uplifting to hear our congregation singing the hymns and hear our...
Apr 11, 2022 | Church News, Rustlings
After almost three years of faithful and creative service as our church’s Media and Technology Coordinator, Will Dodson has resigned to accept a position as a Litigation Support Specialist with a local legal firm. Will brought invaluable contributions to the ‘COVID...
