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All-Adult Summer Sunday School
All adults are invited to participate in a special summer Sunday School class organized by the Spiritual Formation Committee. This series will explore the fruit of the Spirit mentioned in Galatians 5. Together, we will explore questions like, “In what ways does...
Summer with Our Youth Family
Join us on Wednesdays for MidWeek Missions & More, 9am–2pm, when our Youth Family is in town. All youth are invited to serve in local missions, share lunch, and grow in faith through Bible study. This weekly time together helps build community and deepen spiritual...
Phoebe Fellowship: A New Goal-Setting and Accountability Ministry
The Phoebe Fellowship Ministry offers compassionate support and practical guidance to those who have discerned a need for more stability and structure in goal setting and financial accountability. Interested in learning more about how to join the team? Please stay...
Habitat for Humanity and Juneteenth GVL
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County is excited to partner with Juneteenth GVL to announce their inaugural Juneteenth Community Build, a groundbreaking initiative that celebrates unity, resilience, and progress in honor of Juneteenth, the historic commemoration...
From the Senior Minister (may 27, 2025)
A couple of weeks ago, I spent a few days at Edisto Beach. My friend from graduate school was turning 50, and to celebrate, she rented a beach house and invited about 15 women from different seasons of her life—childhood friends, grad school friends, church friends,...
The Branch—May 27, 2025
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From the Senior Minister (May 19, 2025)
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...
Rev. Carrie Nettles Named 2025 South Carolina Baptist Woman Minister of the Year
South Carolina Baptist Women in Ministry named Rev. Carrie Nettles as the 2025 Baptist Woman Minister of the Year. The award honors Rev. Nettles’ groundbreaking and compassionate ministry—from serving as the first chaplain at a Child Advocacy Center in the nation, to...
The Branch—May 19, 2025
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Congratulations to Our College and Grad School Graduates!
We’re excited to see the amazing things you’ll do next and are here to support you every step of the way. We are so proud of each and every one of you! —Mary Carol Anderson, Minister of Youth and College COLLEGE GRADUATESGRADUATE SCHOOL GRADUATES
Congratulations to Our High School Graduates!
Here are the high school graduates from whom we received pictures. All graduates will be honored during worship on Sunday, May 18.
From the Senior Minister (May 12, 2025)
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...
The Branch—May 12, 2025
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Affinity Groups
Want to deepen your friendships across the congregation? Join a First Baptist summer affinity group—small groups centered on shared interests like arts and crafts, camping, dog park meet-ups, and theology on tap—and fill out the interest survey to learn more!
Reflections from Our Community Engagement Intern
This spring semester, from mid-January through the end of April, I have had the privilege of serving as the intern for the Community Engagement Ministry here at First Baptist Greenville. This experience has been incredibly rewarding and formative—not only for my...
Welcome Back, Zeke and Jordan!
We are excited to welcome back the fabulous YMT duo for this summer: Zeke Barton and Jordan Manning! They have grown up in our church and are active members of the Youth and College Family! We are looking forward to welcoming them back and can’t wait for our youth to...
Caring for Those Who Care
Rosalynn Carter said, “There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.” While caring for a loved one can be a beautiful and...
First Baptist Summer One-Reads Are Back!
Are you looking for something to read over the summer? Look no further. We have chosen three books for a First Baptist Summer One-Read. Feel free to read one or explore them all. The idea is to read them at your own pace over the summer and then join the conversations...
The Branch – May 5, 2025
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Bake & Pray Workshop Saturday, May 10, 2-5pm, in the FBG Fellowship Hall
THIS Saturday, May 10, 2-5pm Do you love to bake your own bread? Do you want to learn to bake, but are intimidated by the process? All are invited to a hands-on retreat about baking as a spiritual practice and to learn the practical skill of creating dough, shaping...
From the Senior Minister (April 28, 2025)
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...
Late Spring MidWeek at FBG
There are three more weeks in our MidWeek calendar before summer break. Read about the last 2 weeks of adult learning options and make plans to attend our Spring Celebration on Wednesday, May 14! April 30 & May 7, 6-7pm: MidWeek Classic: A New Understanding of...
Focus on Missions: VBS Supplies to Support High School Mission Trip to Middlesboro, Kentucky
The FBG Youth Family is travelling to Middlesboro, KY, for our High School Mission Trip, June 14-20. FBC Middlesboro runs an organization called Appalachian Immersion. It is dedicated to working to educate groups on stereotypes about the Appalachian region. In the...
Affinity Groups
Want to deepen your friendships across the congregation? Join a First Baptist summer affinity group! An affinity group is a small group of people that share a common interest or an “affinity” in a wide range of hobbies, activities, or life stages. Potential affinity...
The Branch—April 28, 2025
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