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The Branch—August 28, 2023
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Faith and Justice
If Greenville is the field where God is calling us to harvest the fruits of compassion and justice on behalf of the vulnerable among us, then JustFaith Ministries (https://justfaith.org/) is one of the tools which helps till the soil for the growth to happen....
Senior Moments: Memories
As many of you know, I retired from FBG in 2016 after twenty-eight years as Minister of Pastoral Care and am grateful for the opportunity to currently serve as Interim Minister to Senior Adults. Since returning to the staff, I have been flooded with memories. As we...
Visit the Holy Land
When I think of the most meaningful experiences of my life, my first trip to Israel is very high on that list! Having spent my adult life studying and teaching the life of Jesus, it was incredible to visit places where he lived, taught, served and died. Once I had...
The Branch—August 21, 2023
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NEW Options for Wednesdays@First
This Wednesday, try something new! Church can be a gathering place where we bring our whole selves: artists, learners, practitioners, athletes, mentors, seekers. Bring your whole self and find a place to belong on Wednesday nights! Come for supper in the Fellowship...
Senior Adult Picnic—At the Hop!
The Senior Adult Picnic is moving inside this year! We’ll be gathering, eating and enjoying the Happy Strummers playing music from the 50s and 60s. Join us in the Fellowship Hall on Friday, September 8, at 4:30pm. We will also have a brochure advertising upcoming...
Update from the Senior Minister Search Committee Progress Report
Progress Report As we reach the first anniversary of the beginning of our senior minister search, we are pleased to report that the process is going very well. Since we published our congregational profile and senior minister profile in April, we have continued to...
You Belong in Our Music Ministry
This year, we are inviting every person and family to find a sense of community in our Music Ministry when our choirs resume in mid-August. Our Sanctuary Choir needs more singers to join with us in singing in our worship services and in special seasons of the year...
The Branch—August 14, 2023
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Seniors in Missions—Again
Before his retirement, Frank Smith received a call from Oscar Bennett, who works for Annie’s House, that his grandmother needed a ramp to exit her house. Frank called on Jim Cauble to design the ramp and to coordinate the overall building. Wofford Green was asked to...
Faith and Justice
If Greenville is the field where God is calling us to harvest the fruits of compassion and justice on behalf of the vulnerable among us, then JustFaith Ministries (https://justfaith.org/) is one of the tools which helps till the soil for the growth to happen....
Belonging in Our Youth Family
Both our identity and our sense of purpose are formed by the place(s) where we find belonging. As we find belonging in the church, we learn that we belong to God, which gives us our true identity: we are children of God, siblings to Christ and to one another. We want...
The Branch—August 7, 2023
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Belonging: Spiritual Formation
As we explore Belonging this year, our worship, education and community life will lift up how we belong to God, how we can [better] belong to each other, and the challenges and joys of belonging in the church. Looking for a small group to walk with you through...
Belonging: Music
Music has always been a vital part of our worship services and ministries here at First Baptist. This year, we are inviting every person and family to find a sense of belonging in our Music Ministry when our choirs resume in mid-August. A choir that sings sacred songs...
Belonging: Youth
Both our identity and our sense of purpose are formed by the place(s) we find belonging: family, faith community, friend groups, and collegial relationships. The church, the body of Christ, is the place where—and the group to which—we belong. As we find belonging in...
Belonging: Children
What does Belonging look like in Children’s Ministry? From infancy through fifth grade, our children at FBG have a chance to learn and grow together in a safe and loving environment that encourages them to wonder. They learn to ask questions as their own faith stories...
Belonging
“In the same way, my brothers and sisters, you have died to the law through the body of Christ so that you may belong to another, to him who was raised from the dead in order that we may bear fruit for God.” Christ is at the center of our Belonging! To be sure, there...
Belonging: Senior Adults
I recently asked some of our folks what it means to them to belong to the Senior Adult Ministry at our church. Following is a small sample of their responses. —Bax “It provides me an opportunity to serve others and develop relationships with other seniors in our...
Belonging: Community Engagement
Our church covenant begins with these words: As members of this fellowship, our only calling is to be the people of God at this time and in this place. In thinking about Belonging, I love that we will commit to each other as church members first by identifying our...
Belonging: Pastoral Care
There’s a Seinfeld episode in which Jerry’s friend Elaine discovers that her boyfriend is an evangelical Christian who believes that when they die, he is going to heaven, and she’s going to hell. She becomes furious with him for not being concerned enough that she’s...
Position: Church Accountant
The Personnel Committee is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for a Church Accountant. Share this with your friends! Apply online or send resumes to Jenna Manning.
AYMC Seeking Church Engagement Coordinator
This part-time role will focus on bridging the gap between the AYMC and First Baptist Greenville, ensuring that members are actively engaged and aware of the opportunities and resources available through the AYMC. Responsibilities • Develop and Implement Engagement...
Senior Adult Activities for August 2023
The Senior Adult Ministry is busy preparing opportunities for fun and fellowship. See the list below for activities occurring in August. Visit firstbaptistgreenville.com/senioradultevents to see a list of all upcoming Senior Adult events and their sign-ups....
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