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Intergenerational Zoo Day
The Roadrunners invite all who are interested to join us for a Church Family Trip to the Riverbanks Zoo & Garden on March 20. The cost is only $12 for the day if you register by March 5. After March 5, tickets will be normal price and will be purchased at the zoo....
From the Senior Minister (March 3, 2025)
Ash Wednesday Worship—March 5, 6:00pm in Sanctuary Join us in the Sanctuary for an interactive worship service that invites all ages into the sacred journey of Lent. Children and youth are encouraged to participate as we enter this season of reflection, repentance and...
The Branch—March 3, 2025
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AYMC Director Sought
First Baptist Greenville is seeking a full-time Director for our Activities and Youth Ministry Center (AYMC). We are seeking an individual who is comfortable working in a church setting and could envision their role as AYMC Director as integral to a holistic approach...
From the Senior Minister (February 24, 2025)
One of our most sacred responsibilities as a church is nurturing the faith of children and youth. Faith is not just taught—it is formed through relationships, a sense of belonging, opportunities to serve, and meaningful encounters with God. A key part of youth...
Youth Ministry Fundraising Week February 23–March 2
Join us and support us in our events! Donate to Youth Ministry Fundraising Week NOW! For more details and donation links, visit: https://firstbaptistgreenville.com/youthministryweek/ to help us reach our goal. Sunday, February 23–Sunday, March 2—$1 to $200 Envelope...
The Branch—February 24, 2025
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Engaged Aging Sunday at First Baptist February 23
Join us on Sunday, February 23, as our Engaged Aging community is highlighted in our morning worship service. You will hear about the life and beauty of this ministry while learning a little bit about those who make up this ministry area. Our Engaged Aging Ministry is...
Youth Ministry Fundraising Week February 23–March 2
Don’t miss the excitement and the opportunity to support our Youth Ministry during “Youth Ministry Fundraising Week”! This week will bring us together as a community, connect the youth with the broader congregation, and raise awareness about all the wonderful things...
Amanda Tyler at First Baptist Greenville
Nearly 450 people braved the weather to attend last week’s book tour with Amanda Tyler on How to End Christian Nationalism. We welcomed hundreds of community members, church members, and other interested parties to learn from Ms. Tyler about what Christian nationalism...
Yard Sale Donations
Help support Neighborhood Partnership Ministry by donating your items and buying someone else’s! —Matt Rollins, Minister of Community Engagement
From the Senior Minister (February 18, 2025)
First Baptist Greenville, I am delighted to share the exciting news that Laura Ritter has been selected as our next Minister of Music! Laura is a gifted and versatile musician with a wealth of experience spanning church music, academia, musical theatre and children’s...
The Branch—February 18, 2025
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Youth Winter Retreat
From January 31 to February 2, the Youth Family ventured to Winterplace Resort in West Virginia for their annual Winter Retreat. The youth enjoyed skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing on Saturday. Overall, it was a great weekend filled with fun and time bonding with...
Youth Ministry Fundraising Week February 23–March 2
During this week, we’ll come together as a community, connect the youth with the wider congregation, and raise awareness about all the great things happening in our Youth Ministry. Plus, it’s a chance to support our ongoing and future ministry efforts! On February 23,...
Tour of Nicholtown with Yvonne Reeder, Sponsored by The Holy Rollers
During our joint Sunday School series in December, we were privileged to hear from longtime Nicholtown resident and community leader, Yvonne Reeder. Yvonne spent time with us that morning to share about our neighboring community from someone who lives there, issues...
New MidWeek Opportunities Begin February 19
This Wednesday (February 12) is a Breathe Wednesday with no programming other than Sanctuary Choir rehearsal. Beginning next week, a new, limited series of MidWeek classes will begin! These 2-week sessions (February 19 and 26) will be held from 6 to 7pm in various...
From the Senior Minister (February 10, 2025)
Last Sunday, I had the joy of sharing an exciting update about the Tithe Fund. If you were not there, I want to make sure you hear the good news! Many of you are familiar with the Foundation’s Faith Fund, which provides grants to organizations making a difference in...
The Branch—February 10, 2025
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The Branch—February 3, 2025
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How to End Christian Nationalism Book Tour
Date: Tuesday, February 11, 6:30pm Location: FBG Sanctuary Register: firstbaptistgreenville.com/amanda-tyler Amanda Tyler, Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Committee on Religious Freedom, discusses her 2024 book, How to End Christian Nationalism, the essential...
Engaged Aging February 2025
February 7, 10:30am—Friday Lunch & More Begin with Book Club in the Media Center (Dear Black Girls by A’ja Wilson led by Rob Pyett) or Games & More in the Fellowship Hall. At 11:00am, gather in the Fellowship Hall for the program featuring Jonathan Brown,...
Automatic Door Opener Added to the Narthex
The Property Committee is pleased to share that an automatic door opener has been added to the Narthex! Looking at the Sanctuary from the parking lot, the doors on the far right have a push plate on the column near the bench. The interior push plate is found on the...
Souper Bowl of Caring and Football Tailgate Party
Souper Bowl of Caring Sunday, February 9 Following Worship For more than 25 years, youth groups have made a united effort to use the energy of the Super Bowl® to collect dollars to help care for partnering people and communities. Immediately following worship this...
From the Senior Minister (February 3, 2025)
I am looking forward to traveling in the Apostle Paul’s footsteps! You can still join me—a spot has just opened on the trip I am coordinating, “In the Wake of Paul,” which will take place September 10-21, 2025. This unique pilgrimage will immerse you in the rich...
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