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Children’s Hallway Updates
Have you noticed some changes happening on the Children’s Hallway? We are in the midst of a renovation and are so excited! A few months ago, we started dreaming about helping the Children’s Hallway become more visible, easy to navigate, and a bright and welcoming...
The Branch—June 16, 2025
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Explore a New Hobby with Summer Affinity Groups
This summer, deepen your friendships across the congregation by having fun and exploring new hobbies in an FBG affinity group! An affinity group is a small group of people who share a common interest or an “affinity” in a wide range of hobbies, activities, or life...
Celebrating Our Graduates
On Sunday, May 18, we recognized our 2025 high school, college, and graduate school graduates. We celebrated their hard work, achievements and all they have done to reach this point. We’re so excited for what they will continue to accomplish beyond graduation! —Andrew...
Pastoral Care and Engaged Aging Ministries Welcome Jalyn Rutledge!
After a long search process and several interviews with very talented candidates, we are pleased to announce the hiring of our new Ministry Assistant for Pastoral Care and Engaged Aging. Jalyn will begin onboarding in June and, with the exception of some previously...
14 Years of Mission Backpack at FBG
The FBG Mission Backpack program, established in 2011, provides children and their families groceries for weekends and school holidays. As of the end of the 2024-2025 school year, we are servicing Sterling Elementary, Duncan Chapel Elementary and the West Greenville...
Thank You, Amy Joye
First Baptist family: When Vivian Hamilton retired last year as our Minister of Music, many of you asked whether we could hire a full-time Music Minister. In the past, when our Music Minister was full-time, that role also included leading Children’s and Youth Choirs....
The Branch—June 9, 2025
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Bake + Pray Workshop Recap
Last month, forty church members and friends gathered in the Fellowship Hall to bake bread and pray together. Led by professional baker and food theologian Kendall Vanderslice, our group learned the science of bread baking and the significance of bread throughout...
Phoebe Fellowship: A New Goal-Setting and Accountability Ministry
The Phoebe Fellowship Ministry offers compassionate support and practical guidance for those who have discerned that they need more stability and structure around goal setting and financial accountability. Are you interested in learning more about serving on this...
Focus on Missions: Soteria CDC
During the month of June, we will be collecting items to support Soteria CDC. Soteria CDC is a Greenville nonprofit who works to create opportunities for previously incarcerated individuals to reenter society through transitional housing, life skills and job training....
From the Senior Minister (June 2, 2025)
Wear Your Fire Colors! On June 8, we will celebrate Pentecost Sunday—a day filled with joy, signs and wonders, and the unmistakable movement of the Spirit. Pentecost marks the birth of the Church and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the disciples, igniting a...
The Branch—June 2, 2025
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All-Adult Summer Sunday School
All adults are invited to participate in a special summer Sunday School class organized by the Spiritual Formation Committee. This series will explore the fruit of the Spirit mentioned in Galatians 5. Together, we will explore questions like, “In what ways does...
Summer with Our Youth Family
Join us on Wednesdays for MidWeek Missions & More, 9am–2pm, when our Youth Family is in town. All youth are invited to serve in local missions, share lunch, and grow in faith through Bible study. This weekly time together helps build community and deepen spiritual...
Phoebe Fellowship: A New Goal-Setting and Accountability Ministry
The Phoebe Fellowship Ministry offers compassionate support and practical guidance to those who have discerned a need for more stability and structure in goal setting and financial accountability. Interested in learning more about how to join the team? Please stay...
Habitat for Humanity and Juneteenth GVL
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County is excited to partner with Juneteenth GVL to announce their inaugural Juneteenth Community Build, a groundbreaking initiative that celebrates unity, resilience and progress in honor of Juneteenth, the historic commemoration of...
From the Senior Minister (may 27, 2025)
A couple of weeks ago, I spent a few days at Edisto Beach. My friend from graduate school was turning 50, and to celebrate, she rented a beach house and invited about 15 women from different seasons of her life—childhood friends, grad school friends, church friends,...
The Branch—May 27, 2025
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From the Senior Minister (May 19, 2025)
In 2013, when my mom was diagnosed with cancer, I leaned heavily on the support of my church community. Their care steadied me. They checked in regularly, asked how she was doing, and reminded me they were praying. When I wrestled with guilt over spending time away...
Rev. Carrie Nettles Named 2025 South Carolina Baptist Woman Minister of the Year
South Carolina Baptist Women in Ministry named Rev. Carrie Nettles as the 2025 Baptist Woman Minister of the Year. The award honors Rev. Nettles’ groundbreaking and compassionate ministry—from serving as the first chaplain at a Child Advocacy Center in the nation, to...
The Branch—May 19, 2025
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Congratulations to Our College and Grad School Graduates!
We’re excited to see the amazing things you’ll do next and are here to support you every step of the way. We are so proud of each and every one of you! —Mary Carol Anderson, Minister of Youth and College COLLEGE GRADUATESGRADUATE SCHOOL GRADUATES
Congratulations to Our High School Graduates!
Here are the high school graduates from whom we received pictures. All graduates will be honored during worship on Sunday, May 18.
From the Senior Minister (May 12, 2025)
Dear First Baptist Family, We are deeply grateful for your generous giving. Your gifts matter—not just because they keep the lights on, but because they change lives. Still, we know it is not always easy to see the direct impact of your generosity. We hope to share...
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