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FBG Kids
Hands on Greenville FBG Kids would love to put together at least one team of children and their grownups to serve at Hands On Greenville on May 2, 8:00am-12:00pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to Make Space by serving our community together. Please let us...
Worship in Song on May 3
Sunday, May 3, will be an exciting day in our morning worship service as we celebrate a Sunday of musical worship. Led by our Sanctuary Choir, songs of the faith, taken from the Psalms—the musical book of the Bible—will shape our worship. New settings by contemporary...
Engaged Aging Worship April 19
Our morning worship service on Sunday, April 19, will intentionally feature those from the Engaged Aging Ministry in leadership. The purpose is to highlight the life and gifts that those in our EA community bring to our church body, while also guiding us in our...
MidWeek Spring Celebration for All Ages!
Wednesday, April 29, 5:00-7:00pm in the AYMC Celebrate our final MidWeek gathering of the spring with your church family! We’ll have a hot dog and hamburger supper for $5 a plate, free TCBY frozen yogurt for the first 150 attendees, inflatables for children and youth,...
From the Minister of Engaged Aging
I spent the first decades of my ministry career working with students, and I am grateful to this church for the way it highlights our Youth and Children’s Ministries by regularly incorporating children and youth into leadership roles in worship. I believe it is vital...
The Branch—April 13, 2026
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The Branch—April 7, 2026
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Spring Is in Motion at the AYMC
Spring is bringing fresh energy and exciting updates to the AYMC! If you’ve stopped by recently, you may have noticed the refinished main gym floor—giving our space a clean, renewed feel just in time for a new season of activity. We’re counting our spring blessings as...
Easter Activities
Here are just a few meaningful moments from Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday on Wednesday, and the FBG Kids Easter Egg Hunt. Thank you to everyone who came out and shared in these special times; your presence truly made them unforgettable.
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...
Focus on Mission in April: Pendleton Place
For the month of April, please join the Missions Committee in assisting Pendleton Place with items to refresh their bedrooms and bathrooms! Follow this link to sign up, and bring your donations to the Reception Area of the church in April: tinyurl.com/3daxjpwt. Every...
Inasmuch Day of Service Saturday, April 11, 9:00AM-2:00pm
Looking for a way to serve that is intergenerational, focused and can make an impact all year long? For months dozens of volunteers have given their time and talents to receive, sort and store items for our annual fundraising event that supports our Neighborhood...
From the Senior Minister (March 30, 2026)
Holy Week, the most sacred week of the Christian year, has begun. From Palm Sunday through Easter, we journey with Jesus through the final, powerful days of his earthly life: his arrival in Jerusalem, the Last Supper, his arrest, and ultimately the cross and...
The Branch—March 30, 2026
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Practicing Invitation
Thank you to our Sunday School classes who welcomed us for the four-week series based on our churchwide theme, “Invitation: God Reached Out, So Do We.” Your willingness to combine classes created lively discussions about how our church participates in God’s...
Wednesdays@First Groups for Late Spring
MidWeek resumes March 25 with a special evening of “Sharing Our Stories,” a series where church members of all generations share who and what has shaped their faith. On Wednesday, April 1, we will hold our Maundy Thursday on Wednesday service—an interactive worship...
Seasonal Self-Care
Grief Support for Mother’s and Father’s Days Grief doesn’t care if it’s beautiful outside. In fact, as Easter comes, freighted with family memories, then Mother’s Day, then Father’s Day, springtime can be difficult for grieving people. Let’s schedule time for...
The Branch—March 23, 2026
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Two by Two: Becoming a Prayer Partner for Our Costa Rica Mission Team
As our high school and college students prepare for their Mission Immersion to Costa Rica this June, we are reminded that meaningful mission work is never done alone. While a team may be the ones who travel, serve, and build relationships on the ground, they are...
Palms and Easter Lilies
We are preparing for our Palm Sunday and Easter celebrations. To aid in our celebration, we will place palms in the Sanctuary on Palm Sunday, March 29, and an arrangement of lilies as both honorary and memorial gifts on Easter Sunday, April 5. All lily gifts will be...
The Branch—March 16, 2026
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Youth Ministry Fundraising Week: Thank You, Church Family!
What a wonderful week it was for our FBG Youth Family! Throughout Youth Ministry Fundraising Week, our church family and community came together to play, give generously and support the incredible ministry happening with our youth. From Adults vs. Youth Game Night, to...
Lead a Summer Affinity Group
Summer affinity groups will return this year by popular demand! An affinity group is a small group of people that share a common interest or an “affinity” for a hobby, activity, or share a life stage. This is a great way to connect with new people while doing...
From the Senior Minister (March 16, 2026)
First Baptist, I want to celebrate some wonderful news: we ended 2025 with a revenue surplus of $245,837 over expenses! Our congregation’s giving was very strong, and we met our contribution goal. This speaks to the deep level of commitment we have to our shared life...
Deacon Nominating Committee Election
FBG members are requested to submit nominations for the 2026 Deacon Nominating Committee. Pam DAviswill serve as the 2026 Deacon Nominating Committee Chair. In the fall, Deacon Nominating Committee members will contact deacon nominees equal to the number of vacancies...
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