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847 CLEVELAND STREET, GREENVILLE, SC 29601 864-233-2527 News First Baptist – Greenville We are a community of believers in God as revealed in Jesus Christ as Lord. We believe in the authority of the Bible, the equality of all members, unity in diversity, and the priesthood of all believers. In communion with and through the power of the Holy Spirit, we follow the Way of Jesus the Christ and share the Good News through worship, education, ministries, and missions. As an autonomous Baptist Church, we value our heritage and the freedom it allows us to minister alongside other groups, both Christian and non-Christian. We express our love for all in gratitude for the love God has shown to us. April 28, 2014 Mission Statement www.firstbaptistgreenville.com The Wonder of Learning Visit the Wonder of Learning exhibit at McAlister Square. There is no admission charge, and it is open daily 9:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. until May 14. Thought from the Spiritual Formation Committee... “Beautiful is the moment in which we understand that we are no more than an instrument of God; we live only as long as God wants us to live; we can only do as much as God makes us able to do; we are only as intelligent as God would have us be.” ― Oscar A. Romero Thou preparest a table before me.... my cup runneth over .....Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. – Psalm 23 This coming Sunday morning, May 4, join us for a beautiful service of music and worship where we will sing old, familiar songs and hear a new song or two. We are fortunate to have an incredible level of talent in our congregation with our Sanctuary Choir, Charles Tompkins, Kyle Matthews and many others who share their gifts with us. We need each one of you to share in this special service, to celebrate “the sense we have of being not just strangers, acquaintances, friends, momentarily gathered under the same roof, but fellow pilgrims” in this journey of life. You will not want to miss this uplifting service. Invite your friends to come with you! – Vivian Hamilton New Opportunity Planned Along with flowers, May brings a busy season for school, work and family life. Take a break from this busy-ness and recharge batteries with MidDays in May. On Wednesdays in May, bring your lunch to the Fellowship Hall for a time of fellowship along with a brief meditation. Kyle Matthews will begin this new opportunity with a series called “Grounding.” Kyle will begin about 12:15 p.m. to allow time to pick up lunch and arrive in the Fellowship Hall – and finish up in time for return to work afterwards. Invite friends and co-workers to join you for this renewing experience! Lunch and Open House for New Members and Visitors Sunday, May 4, there will be a free Open House and Lunch for Visitors and New Members immediately after worship in the Fellowship Hall. The event will include conversation around the tables with members and ministers, a brief presentation and question/ answer time, followed by a tour of the church. Please contact Matt Rollins at matt.rollins@ firstbaptistgreenville.com or 233-2527 ext. 144 for more information. The meal and tour are complimentary (no cost) and although no reservations are required, an RSVP would be appreciated. Music Notes United Ministries Spring Clean On Friday, May 2, the staff of United Ministries will be doing many spring cleaning jobs. Please consider joining this group to help spruce up their buildings. Work will begin at 8:30 a.m. and finish with a pizza lunch at 1:00 p.m. Contact Claire at 335-2618 or [email protected] if able to participate.
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News First Baptist – Greenville
We are a community of believers in God as revealed in Jesus Christ as Lord. We believe in the authority of the Bible, the equality of all members, unity in diversity, and the priesthood of all believers. In communion with and through the power of the Holy Spirit, we follow the Way of Jesus the Christ and share the Good News through worship, education, ministries, and missions. As an autonomous Baptist Church, we value our heritage and the freedom it allows us to minister alongside other groups, both Christian and non-Christian. We express our love for all in gratitude for the love God has shown to us. April 28, 2014
Mission Statement
www.firstbaptistgreenville.com
The Wonder of LearningVisit the Wonder of Learning
exhibit at McAlister Square. There is no admission charge, and it is open daily 9:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. until May 14.
Thought from the Spiritual Formation Committee...
“Beautiful is the moment in which we understand that we are no more than an instrument of God; we live only as long as God wants us to live; we can only do as much as God makes us able to do; we are only as intelligent as God would have us be.” ― Oscar A. Romero
Thou preparest a table before me.... my cup runneth over.....Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all
the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
– Psalm 23
This coming Sunday morning, May 4, join us for a beautiful service of music and worship where we will sing old, familiar songs and hear a new song or two. We are fortunate to have an incredible level of talent in our congregation with our Sanctuary Choir, Charles Tompkins, Kyle Matthews and many others who share their gifts with us. We need each one of you to share in this special service, to celebrate “the sense we have of being not just strangers, acquaintances, friends, momentarily gathered under the same roof, but fellow pilgrims” in this journey of life. You will not want to miss this uplifting service. Invite your friends to come with you!
– Vivian Hamilton
New Opportunity Planned
Along with flowers, May brings a busy season for school, work and family life. Take a break from this busy-ness and recharge batteries with MidDays in May. On Wednesdays in May, bring your lunch to the Fellowship Hall for a time of fellowship along with a brief meditation. Kyle Matthews will begin this new opportunity with a series called “Grounding.” Kyle will begin about 12:15 p.m. to allow time to pick up lunch and arrive in the Fellowship Hall – and finish up in time for return to work afterwards. Invite friends and co-workers to join you for this renewing experience!
Lunch and Open House for New Members and Visitors
Sunday, May 4, there will be a free Open House and Lunch for Visitors and New Members immediately after worship in the Fellowship Hall. The event will include conversation around the tables with members and ministers, a brief presentation and question/answer time, followed by a tour of the church. Please contact Matt Rollins at [email protected] or 233-2527 ext. 144 for more information. The meal and tour are complimentary (no cost) and although no reservations are required, an RSVP would be appreciated.
Music Notes
United Ministries Spring CleanOn Friday, May 2, the staff of
United Ministries will be doing many spring cleaning jobs. Please consider joining this group to help spruce up their buildings. Work will begin at 8:30 a.m. and finish with a pizza lunch at 1:00 p.m.
Contact Claire at 335-2618 or [email protected] if able to participate.
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2014 Budget Goal $2,300,406
Giving as of 4/24/2014 $625,753
Sunday, May 4, 2014The Third Sunday of Easter – Church Music Sunday10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Proclaimers: Vivian Hamilton and Kyle MatthewsScripture: Psalm 116; Psalm 23; Luke 24:13-35Sermon: Finding God Looking BackAnthems: “Webster” (Come, We Who Love the Lord) – arr. BARNETT; “The Road Home” – PAULUS; “I Know that My Redeemer Lives” – arr. COX; “‘Tis So Sweet” – CALLAWAY; “We Have a Shepherd” – MATTHEWSSoloists: Barbara Gulley, Kyle Matthews, Susan Matthews Instrumentalists: Catherine Crowe and Joanna Lebo, violins; Chris Powell, cello; Sherwood Mobley, percussion
The service choir for this Sunday is the Sanctuary Choir.The 10:30 a.m. worship will be simulcast live on WLFJ 660 AM
and 92.9 FM from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Remember that contributions using your debit or credit card through Engage First at the church website are accepted.
Please contact Sylvia Clyborne at 370-2522 ext. 137 or sylvia.
[email protected] to make reservations for any
Roadrunners trip.
Missionary Baptist “Let’s Move” Summer Camp. These items may be placed in the blue bins placed around the church. FBC members who want to learn more or volunteer with the camp this summer may contact Sharon Redmond at 360-4244.
• coloring books• preschool and elementary workbooks
• preschool and elementary flashcards
• floor puzzles• children’s card games
During the month of April, we are collecting items for the Nicholtown
Focus on
Missions
Needed Items
RoadrunnersOn the Move
Wednesday, May 14Strawberry Hill
10:00 a.m. – Depart FBCThe Cafe for lunch (Dutch treat)
Fresh fruit and vegetable shoppingMidafternoon – Return to FBC
Cost – $5
Protect Our ChildrenAs part of church policies to
keep everyone safe, all who serve as deacons or work with children must complete a Protecting Our Children Class, including a background and reference check. A class has been scheduled: May 18at 9:30 am in E-317, room left of the Chapel. If you have any questions, contact Juli Morrow at [email protected].
Music Is in the Air
The program for the next First Friday Lunch and More will be provided by Bruce and Gail Schoonmaker. The book review will be given by Anne Martin. At 10:30 a.m., activities will begin with the Schoonmakers presentation beginning at 11:15 a.m. This will be followed by a soup and sandwich lunch. The cost for lunch is $5.
Please contact Sylvia Clyborne at 370-2522 ext. 137 or sylvia.
[email protected] no later than noon on Tuesday, April 29, to make
reservations.
First Baptist Greenville will welcome three GAIHN guest families to stay in our building the week of May 4-11. We have many volunteers already committed but need a few more to help with set up on May 4 and to host overnight.
To volunteer or learn more, please visit our GAIHN at FBC website: https://www.lotsahelpinghands.com/c/705422/join/ or contact Mary Pyett at [email protected].
GAIHN Guests Arrive Soon!Change of Venue
MidWeek Fellowship will meet in the Parlor on Wednesday, April 30, due to the rehearsal of Children’s Choirs in the Fellowship Hall. Please move to the Parlor after supper.
Please make reservations prior to noon on Mondays.
What’s in the Pot for Wednesday Night Supper?
Serving lines are open 4:45-6:15 p.m.
April 30Adult: Meat Loaf
Mashed PotatoesBroccoli Casserole
SaladYeast Rolls
Dessert
Children: mini-hamburger slidersTator Tots
Fruit/Dessert
May 7Adult: Bar B Q
Baked BeansCorn on the Cob
Roasted PotatoesSalad
Fruit/Dessert
Children: Chicken FingersCorn on the Cob
French FriesFruit/Brownies
Friends,You are invited to join me and your Cooperative
Baptist Fellowship friends at our South Carolina General Assembly May 2-3 at Inman First Baptist. You can register for the Assembly here (https://www.easytithe.com/f/?k=DOYSBDDVDPVPOV01) and get all the details for schedules, hotels, etc. at our website (http://cbfofsc.org/#/news-events).
Friday’s lunch will feature Deb Richardson-Moore of Greenville’s Triune Mercy Center and worship that evening will be led by the Triune band and singers. Suzii Paynter, executive coordinator of CBF, will preach Friday evening, too. We will commission Blake Hart as our Mission Coordinator, learn from one another in Breakout Sessions, and worship with the Lord’s Supper on Saturday morning.
I’m excited to be with you in Inman! I’ll see you there. Jay Kieve, Coordinator
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of South Carolina
From the Coordinator...Friday, May 2, 2014 11:00 a.m. - Registration and
Exhibits Open 11:45 a.m. - Spotlight Lunch 1:30 p.m. - Business Meeting 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Breakout
Sessions 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Dinner in Family
Life Center 7:00 p.m. - Worship in Sanctuary 8:45 p.m. - Dessert Social in the
Atrium - Exhibits Open
Saturday, May 3, 2014 7:30 a.m. - Chaplains’ Breakfast at The Pancake House (11060
Asheville Highway, Inman) 9:00 -10:00 a.m. - Breakout
Sessions and Exhibits Open 10:30 a.m. - Worship in the
Sanctuary
The SAVER Committee is working with the Friends of the Reedy River (FoRR) to develop projects to improve stormwater runoff and riparian conditions along the Reedy River and Swamp Rabbit Trail between Woodland Way and East Faris Road. As part of this broader river corridor enhancement effort, two projects are proposed for the FBC property: a stormwater project for improved water quality, and a riparian improvement project. The storm water project involves installing stormwater wetlands and bioswales/rain gardens to alleviate flooding problems and improve water quality runoff from our property before it enters the river. The riparian project involves removing exotic invasive vegetation along the river and replacing with a diversity of native woody species.
FoRR in cooperation with FBC and other partners/supporters has submitted the first grant application for the project. A volunteer day is scheduled through Hands on Greenville for May 3 to begin clearing out exotic invasive vegetation between the trail and river. We expect a large number of volunteers. If you would like to participate, we meet in the lower parking area of the AYMC building at 8 am, working till noon. Lunch is provided. We are also looking for donations of morning refreshments for our volunteers (juice/fruit/muffins). If you plan to volunteer or would like to donate refreshments, please contact Melanie Ruhlman at [email protected], or 270-7629. Stay tuned for updates!
SAVER Committee Joins Friends
The Transportation Committee, a part of Ministry to Families, offers rides for members to and from medical appointments. Requests made several days in advance will be appreciated. Those interested in this service may call Dorothy Dill at 268-3284 for more information.
Transportation Ministry
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Vol. LV April 28, 2014 No. 17
PASTORAL CAREEMERGENCIES
Nights and Weekends
If you are unable to reach this minister immediately, please call the Church Office, 233-2527, and leave a message by pressing the number “3” for “Pastoral Care Emergencies.”
April 21-27John Callaway 621-0691 (m)
370-2522 ext. 199
April 28-May 4Frank Smith 268-3890 (h)
370-2522 ext. 199
Extended Session: May 4
Matt and Rolyn Rollins (Directors)Foster and Leslie Rodwell (Infants)Brian and Perry Behrens (Twos)Krista and Sean Martin (Threes)Hailey and Stewart Caldwell (Fours)Jon and Julie Good (Fives)Helen Lee Turner (Worship Leader)Melanie Ruhlman (Pianist)
In the HospitalMemorial: Catherine Sumerel,
C.J. Young
Returned Home:... Mary Langley to Emeritus Sr.
Living, Jack Taylor to Rolling Green, Becky Coggins
Sympathy to:
...the family of Hap Marshall....Pat Gray and family in the death
of his grandmother....Will Godfrey and family in the
death of his grandmother....Glen Clayton and family in the
death of his aunt....Maurice Brown in the death of
his wife.
Care Listas of
4/21/2014
Sanctuary Flowers
Email Kendall Parks for more informaon. [email protected]
“Thermal cooking” involves bringing food to a boil, simmering it for 5-15 minutes, and placing it & allowing it to continue to cook in an insulated, stand-alone container which acts like a slow cooker yet consumes no energy! Check out the “Wonderbag” at Amazon.com. For each Wonderbag purchased, another is given to a family in Africa. – Chief Luther Standing
A Green Tip from SAVER
First Baptist Greenville needs to expand its list of ushers. Currently there are four small groups of ushers who serve three months a year and a list of substitutes. Ushers arrive shortly before service time, station themselves at entries to the Sanctuary, offer a smile and an order of worship along with any needed assistance. It is a wonderful way to get to know your congregation! If interested, contact Kimberly Coates at [email protected] or by phone at 370-2522 ext. 128.
Usher in a New Experience
The flowers in the Sanctuary are given in loving memory of Max and Nancy Whatley by their children and grandchildren.
Our Sunday worship services are now available to be viewed live from anywhere with a high-speed internet connection. Go to http://new.livestream.com/fbcgreenvillesc. Recent broadcasts are also available.
FBC Greenville Goes Live!
