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Small Groups Fair Revisited
On Sunday, August 25, we hosted a Small Group Fair! Before and after worship, thirty-seven of our ministries and groups presented information on all of the happenings here at First Baptist Greenville. It was so great to have everyone in the same space representing all...
New Staff Members
Introducing our new AYMC Director—Dante Gliatta! Many thanks to Brian Marshall (AYMC Committee member) who joined Carol and me in our search for new leadership at the AYMC. Dante began work with us on August 19 and has shown many times over that he is the best person...
The Branch—September 9, 2024
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MidWeek Courses for Adults Begin September 4
We are kicking off this MidWeek season with three fabulous groups. Enjoy supper and prayer time from 5-6pm in the Fellowship Hall (adult meals are $8, child meals are $5, and visitors are free) before breaking to attend one of three learning/fellowship options. Read...
Yard Sale Committee Kickoff Luncheon
Thursday, September 12, 11:30am in the Fellowship Hall RSVP to Matt Rollins. One of the busiest, most active, and most popular events of the year at First Baptist Greenville is the weekend of the church Yard Sale, where church members and friends from the community...
Deacon Nominating Committee Announcement
The Deacon Nominating Committee invites all church members to submit names of servant leaders for consideration to serve on the Diaconate. This group of sixteen individuals will begin their three-year term on January 1, 2025. The Deacon Nominating Committee has agreed...
Co-Creators
Our FBG Children’s Ministry theme this year is Co-Creators. We will spend our time together discovering different ways that we are invited into God’s handiwork to create offerings of art, music, kindness, love and spaces where all are welcome! This will be our focus...
From the Senior Minister (September 3, 2024)
A couple of weeks ago, we introduced our watchword for the year—Breathe. Breathing is an automatic process we often overlook, yet with each breath, so much is happening—both science and faith reveal its deeper significance. In Genesis, God breathes life into humanity,...
The Branch—September 3, 2024
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Focus on Missions: Canned Fruit for United Ministries
First Baptist Greenville has a long history of supporting our neighbors in need by collecting canned fruit for the United Ministries Food Pantry. As we have done for the last several years, we will be collecting canned fruit during the month of September as our...
Pastoral Care: Plan and Celebrate
Have you noticed how virtually everyone within sight is staring at the phone in one hand with a big sugary drink in the other, disengaged from others and—and it seems—life itself? It’s tempting to distract ourselves from dealing with life on life’s terms until, of...
Parent Education Initiative
Join us for a special weekend of Faith Formation and Education on September 14 and 15 led by Meredith Miller. Meredith Miller is a pastor, parent and writer who helps grownups, and the kids they love, engage with the Bible and faith in ways that are life-giving, fun,...
The Branch—August 26, 2024
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Senior Adult Indoor Picnic
I am looking forward to the kickoff of our Engaged Aging fall events with our Senior Adult Picnic at 4:30pm on Friday, September 6, in the Fellowship Hall! It promises to be an evening of food and fun as Rob Pyett will MC our pub-style trivia night following our meal....
Friday Morning Bible Study
Reading John, Encountering Jesus: A Study of the Gospel of John facilitated by Michelle McClendon will meet 10-11:30am on Fridays beginning September 6. The group will use resources by Gail O’Day, Frances Taylor Gench, and Amy-Jill Levine. The cost is $50.00 per...
Youth Summer 2024 Recap
It has been a fantastic summer in the Youth Family! We have been busy with trips, camp, and events all around town. We’ve had a great time participating in missions around Greenville, at Annie’s House and United Ministries. Our mission trip to Charleston was...
MidWeek Kicks Off on August 28!
Celebrate the fall launch of our Wednesday night programs with a night of music, food and FUN! Supper will be served from 5 until 6pm, including two “flaming-hot” desserts from Uptown Catering. Adult meals (age 11 and up) are $8, and child meals (under age 11) are $3....
Get Involved! Small Groups Fair, Sunday, August 25
Looking for a Sunday School community, volunteer group, or place to serve in the church? There is a place for you! FBG has dozens of groups to join for fellowship, community, and service. But with so many options, it’s hard to know where to start! Come and see the...
Enneagram Series Invitation
All are invited to join the Rose-Grace Class for an enriching four-part Enneagram series, designed for all levels of Enneagram enthusiasts, during the month of September. Certified Enneagram instructors, Janna Pennington and Rolyn Rollins, will provide an overview of...
From the Senior Minister (August 19, 2024)
Eight months into my time as your Senior Minister, I am still learning! This week, I attended my first Foundation board meeting. The Foundation of First Baptist Greenville was created in 2004 and offers a way for people to supplement their annual giving to the church...
The Branch—August 19, 2024
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Children’s Ministry Summer Fun!
Our Children’s Ministry has had an amazing summer together! From camps to fellowship events, we had lots of time to connect. During Mission Week we focused on Creation Care and learned so much about how we can join in caring for God’s creation in lots of different...
From the Senior Minister (August 12, 2024)
With the limited time we have before and after worship on Sunday mornings, I only get to see and speak to a few people. I rarely have the opportunity to have a more extended conversation with anyone, so I am looking forward to the return of Wednesdays@First, which...
The Branch—August 12, 2024
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Reflections of an Intern
Thank you all for the hospitality and kindness that you have shown me this summer! I have composed for you a short collection of some of my favorite things from the past 10 weeks. In the middle of June, I attended CBF’s General Assembly. While there, I especially...
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