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The Branch—January 27, 2025
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January Focus on Missions
Remember to drop off your gifts for YouthBASE: individually-wrapped snacks, plastic forks, paper plates, paper towels, bottled water, 4- or 8- or 13-gallon garbage bags, printer paper, Crayola® markers, construction paper, gasoline and grocery store gift cards, small...
Spiritual Preventative Maintenance in 2025, #2
In our last issue, I promised two good ideas for practicing “spiritual preventative maintenance” in 2025. Here’s the second: Invest in your spiritual growing edge: A bad day for me is when I meet with someone suffering through some unhappy situation and hear them say,...
The Branch—January 21, 2025
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Young Adult Bible Study Begins January 12
Beginning Sunday, January 12, Bridge will meet in the Media Center (Library) on Sunday mornings for Bible study. Our first series will be an 8-week study called “Jesus the Nazarene.” We’ll explore the cultural context of first-century Galilee: the economics, politics,...
Engaging in 2025
I am looking forward to a wonderful New Year of ministry events and activities with our Engaged Aging community. Our leadership committees have been working to plan new and exciting opportunities to connect. We also look forward to highlighting our ministry and those...
Spiritual Preventative Maintenance in 2025, #1
Your gift of a sabbatical this fall gave me the chance to dream about how Pastoral Care could function better at First Baptist. The dream? “Spiritual preventative maintenance,” born of the frustration of being called too late to help someone get on a healthier, more...
The Branch—January 13, 2024
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Get Active at the AYMC: Join a Group Exercise Class!
The AYMC offers a variety of group exercise classes designed to meet the needs of all fitness levels and age groups. Whether you’re looking to improve your flexibility, build strength, or enjoy a friendly game, we’ve got something for you!Pickleball (Practice Gym)...
MinisTREE Ministry 2024
“Thank You SOOOOOOO Much!!!!” Being the minister who oversees our relief ministry, I am often the one who receives the messages of appreciation and thank you, like the one above from a mom whose family was a recipient of some of our MinisTREE gifts. I make sure they...
The Branch—January 5, 2025
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From the Senior Minister (December 16, 2024)
Celebrate the Joy of Christmas and the New Year at First Baptist Greenville! The Christmas season is a perfect time to invite friends, neighbors, coworkers and family who might be looking for a church family to join us for worship. We have two special services coming...
The Branch—December 15, 2024
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The Branch—December 9, 2024
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From the Senior Minister (December 9, 2024)
We are in the season of Christmas and the approaching New Year—a time when churches often welcome many visitors! For many, Christmas does not feel complete without cherished traditions like candlelight worship, familiar carols, and the nativity story. These moments...
From the Senior Minister (December 2, 2024)
I love music—all different kinds of music. At last count, I have 19 Spotify playlists to match my every musical mood! Music moves us in body and spirit; it is a language that speaks to the heart, touching places words cannot reach. Scripture is filled with music. The...
The Branch—December 2, 2024
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The Branch—November 25, 2024
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Advent and Christmas Poinsettias—Deadline Extended
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! The Flower Guild is busy preparing our spaces for the holiday season. To allow you a few days more to respond, I have extended the deadline for ordering poinsettias to Friday, November 29. Get your orders in now! The...
Churchwide Epiphany Sunday Breakfast
January 5, 20249:00am in the Fellowship Hall Start the year with a hot breakfast and fellowship! Watch for more information, including cost and reservations. Save the Date!
The Branch—November 18, 2024
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The Branch—November 4, 2024
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From the Senior Minister (October 28, 2024)
Throughout the year, First Baptist has the wonderful tradition of singing “We’ve Seen a Rose,” written by Kyle Matthews, when a congregation member dies. The song declares that each life is unique, “one of a kind,” and a gift from God. All Saints Day, which we will...
The Branch—October 28, 2024
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The Branch—October 21, 2024
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