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A Special Day with Brian Henderson and AWAB—Sunday, February 22
We are delighted to welcome Brian Henderson, Executive Director of the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists (AWAB), to our church on Sunday, February 22 for a full day of worship, learning and fellowship. AWAB is a national Baptist organization that...
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Have you noticed that hospital stays are getting shorter? Patients are being sent home sooner and sooner, often after very serious surgeries and illnesses! Whatever the reasons for this change, it shifts the burden of care to the people at home. Family members with no...
From the Senior Minister (February 17, 2026)
Lent is a special 40-day season in the Christian calendar that helps prepare our hearts for Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter. The 40 days (not counting Sundays) recall the 40 days Jesus spent fasting and praying in...
The Branch—February 17, 2026
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Calling All Graduates!
On Sunday, May 17, First Baptist Greenville will celebrate and honor the graduating classes of 2026—high school, college and graduate school. The day will begin in the AYMC, when graduates and their families are invited to share in a time of breakfast and fellowship...
Youth Ministry Fundraising Week—Save the Dates!
Our Youth Family is excited to host Youth Ministry Fundraising Week, a joyful time for our church and community to support and celebrate our youth ministry. All events are open to everyone, so invite friends and make plans to join us! Learn more and give donations...
Children’s Winter Retreat
For the second year in a row, our Children’s Winter Retreat was canceled due to inclement weather. While we love snow, we were disappointed not to gather with churches from across South Carolina and Georgia for the weekend. Instead, we did the next best thing! All our...
An Invitation to All FBG Kids (and Parents)!
Who’s up for a FREE pancake party?! Shrove Tuesday is on February 17. To celebrate, our Engaged Aging team has been working with the Children’s Ministry to plan a “Mardi Gras” Pancake Party in the Fellowship Hall for all FBG Kids and their grownups. Volunteers from...
Iftar Dinner
Homemade baklava, stuffed grape leaves, kebabs and the chance to make a friend from another faith? Sign me up! On Saturday, February 21, First Baptist will partner with our Muslim friends at the Palmetto Care & Share Institute to host an Interfaith Iftar Dinner....
The Branch—February 9, 2026
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Know a College or Seminary Student in Need of Financial Assistance?
The First Baptist Greenville Scholarship Committee is accepting applications from qualified individuals seeking financial assistance in pursuing an undergrad or seminary degree. This opportunity is not restricted to church members. Friends and loved ones are also...
Foundation Sunday
On Sunday, February 8, our congregation will celebrate The FBG Foundation during a special worship service. We will share how the Foundation supports missions and ministries as well as hear from Foundation fund recipients who will be worshipping with us. Prior to the...
Support Groups at FBG
The TV series All Creatures Great & Small is set in a veterinarian’s home and hospital in World War II era England. One episode opens with a military veterinarian training new recruits beside a mule. He explains that though mules are more common in the field than...
Youth Ministry Fundraising Week
Our Youth Family is kicking off Youth Ministry Fundraising Week, a time when our church—and community—come together to laugh, play, give generously, and support the incredible ministry happening with our youth. This isn’t just our biggest fundraiser of the year. It’s...
From the Senior Minister (February 2, 2026)
The well-known psychiatrist and author Elisabeth Kübler-Ross once wrote, “There are really only two emotions: love and fear.” All the emotions we think of as positive flow from love —happiness, contentment, peace, and joy. All the emotions we think of as negative grow...
The Branch—February 2, 2026
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Newcomer Class This Spring: First Baptist 101
Do you want to learn more about the history of First Baptist Greenville or how to get involved in church life? First Baptist 101 is a class for you! This three-part series is designed for visitors, new church members or anyone considering church membership seeking a...
From the Senior Minister (January 26, 2026)
As many of you know, Matt Rollins, our Minister of Community Engagement, has accepted a position with Village Engage. Matt’s last day in the office was January 15. We are grateful for his years of service and dedication and look forward to what this next chapter holds...
The Branch—January 26, 2026
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Our Engaged Aging Ministry Is Off to a Great Start!
Our Games & More gathering was a hit! Many thanks to Kathy Barksdale and Deb Willingham for their leadership and teaching. We have two more special events (weather permitting) coming up that promise to be lots of fun. Signup information is below. If you’re looking...
Deacon Ordination and Installation
We are grateful for the newest class of deacons that were ordained or installed in worship on January 11, 2026. Their servant leadership will be valuable to our church. Ordained: Patrick Bairefoot, Katherine Gallagher-King, Anna Goldston, Walt Herbert, Jamie...
Parent Education Initiative
On Sunday, January 11, we hosted a Parent Education Night for families of children and youth. We welcomed six knowledgeable and compassionate panelists who shared insight into body safety, sexuality and other meaningful topics that support parents as they navigate...
Authentic Engagement?
Before he became Pope John Paul II, then Cardinal Wojtyla wrote a book—The Acting Person—which described church participation as either authentic or inauthentic. The two kinds of authentic engagement, he wrote, are solidarity and protest. We expect him to say...
Foundation Sunday
On Sunday, February 8, our congregation will celebrate The FBG Foundation during a special worship service. We will share how the Foundation supports missions and ministries as well as hear from Foundation fund recipients who will be worshipping with us. Prior to the...
From the Senior Minister (January 20, 2025)
In November 2024, NPR ran a story titled “Churches in America Are Having a Hard Time Finding Pastors.” The story opened with a sobering reality: “American religious institutions are facing a crisis: they don’t have enough clergy to lead congregations, particularly in...
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