Spiritual Formation
At First Baptist Greenville, small group options exist to deepen our faith education, encourage curiosity and wonder, build community and serve our neighbors. For more information or help finding a small group, contact Camille Loomis Rehnborg.
Spiritual Enrichment Events
Spiritual Enrichment Events are designed to provide a space of rest, prayer, personal nurture
Bible Studies
First Baptist offers Bible studies that cover a wide variety of topics and are led by a diverse group of staff and community members.
Prayer Groups
Deepen your prayer life with the Centering Prayer group.
Labyrinth
Learn more about the two labyrinths at First Baptist and how to use them as a spiritual practice.
Adult Sunday School and Community Groups
Adults may choose from several different classes during the Sunday school hour: 9:15–10:15 a.m.
Circles
Women’s groups who meet monthly and focus on speakers and missions projects.
Knit Wits
The group meets every other week to knit items for church members.
Just Faith
JustFaith is a transformative process that inspires small groups of faithful Christians to embrace the gospel vision of justice and peace.
Spiritual Enrichment Events (SEE)
Spiritual Enrichment Events are designed to provide a space of rest, prayer, personal nurture and retreat.
We live in a busy world. In an attempt to care for our families, jobs and other responsibilities, we rarely make time to adequately care for ourselves. We are tired – mind, body and soul. Spiritual Enrichment Events (SEE) are designed to provide a space of rest, prayer, personal nurture and retreat.
They are open to the public, are typically held on Saturday mornings, and opportunities for relaxed learning and spiritual formation, the chance to interact with some of the finest speakers and facilitators we know, and a delicious lunch.
Spiritual Enrichment Events address real needs.
Spiritual formation, health and wholeness, marriage and parenting, recovery support, theological education, artistic exploration, or simply a “space” for prayer and contemplation. These events are offered on the campus of First Baptist Church of Greenville, conveniently situated beside the Swamp Rabbit Trail and just a short drive from beautiful downtown Greenville.
Recent Events
Contemplative Prayer
Virtual Pilgrimage to Jerusalem
Walking the Camino
Bible Studies
First Baptist offers Bible studies that cover a wide variety of topics and are led by a diverse group of ministers and members.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
We invite any who have an interest to join us weekly on Wednesdays beginning at 6:30 AM and finishing by 7:30 AM so that participants can make timely departures to the rest of their Wednesday activities.
Bert Strange, our Bible study leader, holds a Ph.D. in Theology and served as a Chaplain in his U.S. Army career. We follow the readings in the Revised Common Lectionary which often are used as the next-Sunday worship service scripture readings and thus provide previews of the scriptural bases for sermons.
So bring a cup of coffee and join us for
Wednesdays | 6:30-7:30am
Fall/Spring, Ongoing
Contact: Bert Strange
Friday Morning Bible Study:
A deep dive into the Gospel of john
Winter 2024-2025
Friday Morning Bible Study facilitated by Michelle McClendon
Currently, the group is studying the Gospel of John. Once this study concludes in January, the group will begin a study on 1, 2 and 3 John.
10:00-11:30am on Fridays in the Cypress Room (AYMC)
Series typically run from September – December & January – April
Fridays | 10 – 11:30am
September – December 2024
January – April 2025
Cost: $50 per semester
AYMC
Register with Becky Bouton
Prayer Groups
our centering prayer group meets weekly for communal contemplation
The Centering Prayer group welcomes newcomers and visitors at any time. You do not need to commit to weekly attendance — just come when you can!
If you are interested in starting a prayer group, please reach out to Camille Loomis Rehnborg.
Centering Prayer
Tuesdays | Noon-1pm on Zoom
Contact: Susan D’Amato (420-2016)
As described on the website of Contemplative Outreach, Centering Prayer is “a method of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer, prayer in which we experience God’s presence within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than consciousness itself.
This method of prayer is both a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship.” The Centering Prayer group uses its weekly gathering for reading and responding to a contemplative devotional or article and for twenty minutes of Centering Prayer.
Women’s Mission Groups
Circles
First Baptist Greenville is home to four Women on Mission groups. Groups gather monthly for Bible study, book study, mission study, and prayer. Groups support various mission partners through giving and hands-on support.
Please email the group leaders or Camille Loomis Rehnborg if you’re interested in attending one of these groups.
Lula Whilden Circle
Women 20’s- early 50’s
2nd Tuesdays of the month
September – May | 6:30-8:00pm
Meets at a member’s house
Contact: Sara Herbert
Crazy Eights Circle
The Crazy Eights Circle has different FBG or community members come speak each month and supports various mission projects. This group is focused on meeting the spiritual and support needs of women regardless of age (30s – infinity)!
3rd Tuesday of the month
September – May | 7:00 pm
Meets in various locations: members’ homes, restaurants, AYMC
Each monthly host plans the program
Contact: Dewanda Martin, Marie Hall
Margaret Allen Aiesi Circle
The Margaret Allen Aiesi Circle, named for a beloved late Circle member, has various speakers and local authors come to their circle and supports a variety of missions projects. Members are ages 60 and older.
3rd Tuesday of the month.
September – May | 9:30am
Meets in members’ homes
Contact: Carol Ann Bell or Becky Bouton
Susie Lee Bagwell Circle
The Susie Lee Bagwell Circle is a group of senior adult women who enjoy Bible study or book study with occasional guest speakers.
3rd Tuesday of the month
September – May | 10:00 am
Meets in members’ homes
Contact: Jo Carson, Nancy Gaines, Janet Huskey
Knit Wits
The group meets every other week to knit items for church members.
2nd and 4th Wednesdays | 1-3pm
Prayer Room (next to Carpenter Chapel on 3rd level)
If you have ever been the recipient of a prayer shawl, baby bib, baby blanket, hat, scarf or another handmade knit or crochet item from our church, you know that these items are truly gifts. You know that these items can brighten your day, brighten your home, and remind you that you are loved and prayed for by your church family. The Knit Wits group at our church works faithfully to make these items and remind others of the love of God.
This group consists of Annelle Locke, Judy Wimmer, Joan Kellett, Janet Albert, Pam Christopher, Carol Cox
Join Us!
The group will meet each month September through May on the second and fourth Wednesdays.
Support
If you would like to support the work of this ministry in
Questions
If you have any questions about this ministry or becoming involved, please contact Janet Albert.