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The AYMC Is Now an App!
With a vision of always building for the future, the AYMC is excited to introduce a new membership app! This free downloadable app will allow new and current members to manage their memberships, make secure payments, and personalize their experience all from the...
Julie Valentine Center Run2Overcome
The AYMC is proud to host the 17th Annual Julie Valentine Center Run2Overcome on Saturday, August 16, 2025. The area behind the AYMC near the Swamp Rabbit Trail will once again serve as the start and finish line for the Center’s largest fundraiser of the year. This...
Lula in July!
Did you know the Lula Whilden Offering is more than just a December tradition? • During the Candlelight Service in December, 100% of the offering will support “Lula.” • The Lula Offering is a year-round offering, not just in December! • Your generous gifts to the Lula...
Realm Member Database
You may have already heard—we’ve transitioned our member database software to Realm! This new platform replaces Engage First and the ChurchLife app and provides a fresh, user-friendly way to access the church directory and manage online giving. Eventually, Realm will...
From the Senior Minister (July 21, 2025)
I was a bit surprised by how much my sermon from a few weeks ago about singing in worship resonated. Pun intended! Many of you have mentioned how it brought up memories of meaningful songs or had you singing your favorite hymn all afternoon. As we celebrated the...
The Branch—July 21, 2025
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Lunch and Learn Series in Development
The key to a successful Lunch and Learn series is to consistently provide two essential ingredients: 1. Lunch 2. Learning In addition to being too obvious, too simple and hopefully humorous, it is very true! That’s why developing a series like this has been a topic of...
The FBG Volunteer Hub
If you’re looking for a place to serve in the church or surrounding community, there are plenty of ways to get involved here at First Baptist. You might: • Hear about serving at the soup kitchen from a friend • See an interesting small group on a social media post •...
High School Mission Trip Recap
Twenty-two youth, three college students, and four adults from our FBG Youth Family went to Middlesboro, KY for our High School Mission Trip! Through Appalachian Immersion with FBC Middlesboro, we were invited to experience life in Appalachia with open eyes and open...
Roadrunners Trip to See Milltown Production of South Pacific July 27
Beat the heat this summer and join our Roadrunners for a trip to the theater at the historic Pelzer Auditorium to see Rodgers and Hammerstein’s enchanting musical South Pacific. The play takes place on an island paradise during the Second World War, as two Americans—a...
From the Senior Minister (June 14, 2025)
I want to take a moment to celebrate the arrival of our new Minister of Music and Worship. Yesterday, July 13, marked Laura Ritter’s first Sunday with us! As a reminder, Laura most recently served as the Director of Music and Worship and Organist at Saint Mark United...
The Branch—June 14, 2025
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The Branch—June 30, 2025
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July Collection—School Supplies for Students in Nicholtown
Though children (and teachers) may not be ready to admit it yet, school will be back in session before we know it, and it’s time to start collecting school supplies! This year we are collecting supplies for our neighbors in Nicholtown. Please help the children be...
Thank You for the Honor of Serving as Your Interim Minister of Music
Dear Friends, It has been my privilege and joy to serve as your Interim Minister of Music and Worship. I am grateful for so many wonderful personal, worship and music experiences: Fauré’s Requiem for an American Choral Directors Association event in October;...
Thank You, Fred Defoor!
First Baptist, We were truly blessed to have Fred DeFoor step into our interim Minister of Music role with such grace and skill in July 2024. He guided us through the transition and gave us time to thoughtfully search for a new music minister. Now, having faithfully...
Pastoral Care at FBG
Did you know scientists found anti-cancer agents in Periwinkle flowers and soil microbes, or that our first anti-retroviral treatment for HIV came from a sea sponge? Believing that God is a good God who cares about us carries the strong implication that everything we...
A Budding Partnership with First Haitian Wesleyan
First Baptist Greenville and First Haitian Evangelical Wesleyan in Fountain Inn recently came together for a time of fellowship in our Parlor. We got to know each other, enjoyed good food and shared our dreams and prayers for our two congregations as we continue to...
Habitat for Humanity Greenville County and Juneteenth GVL
The official kickoff for the build was on June 11, and as a member of the steering committee, I was asked to help with the “wall raising.” That’s me with some of the leadership from Habitat for Humanity, Juneteenth GVL and other local nonprofits. So, now that I have...
HoSEA Program: Housing Stability & Eviction Avoidance
The HoSEA Program is a collaboration among four partner congregations that was created to address Greenville’s eviction crisis by pooling funds and intervening with rental assistance for families facing eviction—so they can continue making payments as they normally...
Empathy Fatigue?
Are you tired? “All cared out”? As summer arrives, I imagine many of us are! Compassion fatigue is a term often associated with donor loss in the non-profit fundraising sector. It can be a problem for the church when we think of the church as “just another tax break”...
The Branch—June 23, 2025
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Election of Foundation Trustees
There will be a brief called church conference during worship on Sunday, June 22. One item on the conference agenda is to elect three trustees to the Board of Trustees for the Foundation of First Baptist Greenville. Becky Hartness, Freda Lark and Tom Ledbetter have...
Summer Fun & Fresh Starts at the AYMC
The AYMC is buzzing with energy this summer, and we’re excited to share all that’s happening! We listened carefully to the survey responses and are taking steps to expand hours, offer more classes and incorporate new ways to build community at the AYMC. Whether you’re...
CBF Global General Assembly Next Week
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) Global gathers in St. Louis next week for its annual general assembly. Have you ever been to a restaurant whose menu is so full of options that ordering requires true effort? The server returns with everyone’s glasses of water, but...
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