Mission Statement
News
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.
May 26, 2015
First Baptist Greenville
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Intern Commissioned
Darnysha Nard, youth intern
In addition to recognizing
graduates during morning worship
this Sunday, Darnysha Nard will
also be commissioned for her
work. This summer, Darnysha will
be joining the Youth Family as their
summer intern. From Powhatan,
Virginia, she graduated with a
Bachelor of Arts degree from
Virginia Commonwealth University
and is currently a student at
Wake Forest University School of
Divinity. Darnysha spent the past
three summers working with youth
in Birmingham, AL at Passport
Camps Choices. Something she
loved most about that job was,
“meeting new people, learning
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Trinity Sunday
Graduate Recognition Sunday
10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Proclaimer: Jim Dant
Scripture: Genesis 41:14-43
Sermon: Wear the Robe Well
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their personalities and finding the
strengths of everyone so that we
could work well together and grow
in our relationships with Christ.”
Darnysha enjoys singing, acting
and dancing. She has danced
competitively and participated in
Community Theater.
During her time at FBG,
Darnysha will help organize and
lead Youth Bible studies and
Mission Possible activities. She
will also attend and help lead
the Youth Mission Trip, as well
as Unidiversity where she will
serve as a chaperone, small
group leader and recreation
leader. Darnysha will also assist
“behind the scenes” with room
assignments and activity planning.
Disaster Relief
If you wish to make a donation
through First Baptist Greenville
to aid work in Nepal, you may
contribute online though Engage
First (Disaster Relief account) or
by check made payable to First
Baptist Greenville earmarked for
Disaster Relief.
Anthem: “A Gaelic Blessing” – RUTTER; “Go with God” – MATTHEWS
The Seven Vocations of Jesus
The service choir for Sunday’s worship 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.
www.firstbaptistgreenville.com
9:15 a.m.
June 7 - August 9
(not July 5 or 12)
Fellowship Hall
Focus on
Missions:
During the
month of May,
we will be
collecting
individually wrapped
breakfast
snacks for MissionBASE: Atlanta.
It is an immersive mission
expedition sponsored by CBF’s
Passport Camp. This summer,
FBG’s Youth Family will spend a
week taking part in its programs.
Each day our youth will spend
six hours working with children
and families through literacy and
academic readiness programs.
They will also be preparing and
providing meals to the families.
This opportunity will allow them to
hear about the history and culture
of an urban community. They will
also be able to reflect on their
own experiences encountering
new people, new ideas and new
understandings of the world.
Please place the following items
in the collection containers.
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Cereal bars
Granola bars
Fruit bars
Dried Fruit packs
Muffin packs
A Green Tip from SAVER
Clover, red
or white, is an
important food
for honeybees
and bumblebees,
and clover leaves
and flowers can be used to add
variety to meals. Follow this link for
ideas for preparation: http://www.
treehugger.com/lawn-garden/eatdandelions-9-edible-garden-weeds.
html.
Roadrunners
June 13
Abbeville, SC
JARED
CROWETIPTON
Furman
University
Lunch at Yoder’s
Abbeville Opera House
On Golden Pond
Depart Church: 10:30 a.m.
3:00 p.m.: Matinee Performance
Cost: $22.00 (bus and ticket)
Lunch: Pay your own
Please contact Sylvia Clyborne at
370-2522 ext. 137 or sylvia.clyborne@
firstbaptistgreenville.com to make
reservations for any trip with
Roadrunners or Holy Rollers.
BENJAMIN
RAMSEY
Duke University
Transportation Ministry
Through Ministry to Families,
the Transportation Committee
offers rides for members to and
from medical appointments.
Requests made a week in advance
will be helpful. Those in need of
this service may call Mary Bolt
(288-1285) or
Gwen Kennedy
(288-6972).
Are You Connected?
The Senior Adult Committee is
sponsoring a voluntary registration
of FBG members who are 50 and
above. Our committee would like
to create a contact list so that
all senior adults could receive
notifications and reminders of
senior adult events more easily.
Please sign up in your Sunday
School class or at the church front
desk. You may also register with
Sylvia Clyborne by phone at
233-2527, ext. 137 or
e-mail at sylvia.clyborne@
firstbaptistgreenville.com.
PHILIP REED
Furman
University
Call for Chaperones
The Youth Ministry is in need of
chaperones for upcoming summer
trips – especially in need are
adult males for the mission trip. If
interested in accompanying our
youth on any of their trips, e-mail
Kendall Parks (kendall.parks@
firstbaptistgreenville.com).
Youth Mission Trip
(for all Youth)
Passport Camps Atlanta, GA
June 21-26
Unidiversity Youth Camp
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
July 20-25
On May 31, the graduates of 2015 will
be recognized during morning worship.
Pictured here are those who informed us
of their graduations. To the left are those
who have graduated from college; to
the right and below are those who have
graduated from high school.
CALEB CROWE
Eastside
ALEXIS D’AMATO
Wade Hampton
MARY GRACE
DAVIS
Greenville
CHEYENNE DUNN
JL Mann
CLARK GRAY
Eastside
SOPHIE HARRIS
Wade Hampton
Fine Arts Center
ANDERSON
DRAKE
Greenville
JORDAN DUNLAP
JL Mann
QUINN HILL
JL Mann
HALEY HISTON
Wade Hampton
PAGE LEMMON
Wade Hampton
SHEALY LONG
Eastside
EMILY
MATTHEWS
Wade Hampton
DUNCAN
MORROW
Greer Middle
College
ZOEY MORTON
Wade Hampton
MICHAEL
SEABORN
JL Mann
MARGARET
SMITH
St. Joseph’s
Catholic
NOT PICTURED
High School
MALCOLM DALHOUSE
Mauldin
CLAIRE DAVIS
Christ Church Episcopal
College
CHAD DAVIS
Wake Forest
LAWSON MCABEE
USC
Graduate
GIGI LATTIMORE
MUSC
May 31, 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Children’s Ministries VBS Filming
May 31, 11:30 a.m.
High School Senior Lunch
and Program
Fellowship Hall
May 31, 11:45 a.m.
New Member Orientation
AYMC Terrace Level
June 6-11
High School Senior Mission Trip
June 6-11
Jubilate! Youth Choir Tour
June 7-14
Host GAIHN Guests
The News
May 31, 10:30 a.m.
Trinity Sunday
Graduate Recognition
Jim Dant, proclaimer
Sanctuary Flowers
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Looking Ahead
The flowers
in the Sanctuary
this Sunday
are given in
honor and
appreciation
of the church
staff and
congregation
by Sandra and
Oscar Funderburk.
The next available date to
place flowers in the Sanctuary
for Sunday worship is July 26. If
interested contact Kimberly Coates
at 370-2522 ext. 128 or kimberly.
coates@firstbaptistgreenville.
com. It is a beautiful way to honor
a loved one and enhance our
worship space.
Vol. LVI May 26, 2015 No. 21
Care List as of
5/26/2015
Living Generously @ FBG
2015 Budget Goal: $2,300,000
Needs as of May 23:
$884,620
In the Hospital:
$867,680
Anne Brady
North Greenville:
Basil Manly
Returned Home:
Pat Stephens to the Cascades
Millie Smith
Volunteers Needed
United Ministries uses
volunteers to answer the phones
and greet visitors in both of their
buildings. There are openings
on Mondays, 8:00-10:30 a.m.
Elizabeth and Sean Union
(Directors)
Carmen and Will Feemster
Receipts as of May 26:
Greer Memorial:
Extended Session: May 31
Missions
Offering
$8,120
Remember that contributions
using your debit or credit card
through Engage First at the church
website are accepted.
and 1:30-3:00 p.m.; Tuesdays,
2:30-5:00 p.m.; and Thursdays,
11:15 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Most
volunteers come one day a week
for approximately 3 hours, but
they are flexible and will work to
accommodate the schedules of
volunteers. If interested or have
questions, please contact Claire
Winkler at 335-2618 or cwinkler@
united-ministries.org.
Boggs and Miller Howard
(Twos)
(Threes)
April and Steve Czarsty
(Fours)
Ben and Elaine Barnhill
(Fives)
There will be no Children’s Church.
PASTORAL CARE
EMERGENCIES
Nights and Weekends
May 25-31
Frank Smith 268-3890 (h)
370-2522 ext. 199
June 1-7
Baxter Wynn 288-4078 (h)
370-2522 ext. 199
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.”