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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. September 22, 2014

Mission Statement

www.firstbaptistgreenville.com

Thought from the Spiritual Formation Committee“This life therefore is not righteousness, but growth in righteousness, not health, but healing, not being but becoming, not rest but exercise. We are not yet what we shall be, but we are growing toward it, the process is not yet finished, but it is going on, this is not the end, but it is the road. All does not yet gleam in glory, but all is being purified.”

– Martin Luther, 16th century

Rustlings...

I AM ACCUSTOMED... to swimming indoors. For several years, I regularly made my way to the Wellness

Center in Macon, Georgia. I would slip into the building, slip into my trunks and slip into a lane for the days yardage. Skylights and a windowed wall lit the pool area, but I was always aware I was swimming indoors. Traveling, I swam in a multitude of hotel pools. At times (but not often), I had the luxury of an Olympic-sized lap pool for my workout. Most times, I was monotonously meandering through three-stroke laps in a small kidney shaped pool with children splashing around me. (Swimming a mile in a pool that size is a true mental challenge!) I was delighted to enjoy my first swim in Greenville last week. I slipped into the Caine Halter YMCA, slipped into my trunks and slipped into a lane in an ‘outdoor’ pool! It was a treat to be able to swim with the sun shining on me and a breeze blowing across my back. They have both – an indoor and outdoor pool. What a blessing...

I AM ACCUSTOMED...to worshiping indoors. Every once in a while, I’ve found myself worshiping outdoors for Easter

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Lula Whilden Luncheon

As we gather to celebrate World Communion Sunday on October 5, we will also be launching our annual Lula Whilden World Missions Offering emphasis. Dr. Suzii Paynter,

executive coordinator for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) will be the guest speaker during worship and following at a special luncheon. Not only will this time together give us valuable information on how CBF is using our missions donations, we will also receive updates from the Alliance of Baptists and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of South Carolina. This year’s meal will feature both a local and international menu, highlighting traditional foods from areas where our partners are working to spread the message of God’s love. This will include:

South Carolina - BBQ and SuccotashNicaragua - Gallo Pinto (rice and beans)

Ukraine - Babka (dinner roll)Cuba - Flan and fresh fruit

The cost is $12 per person 6th grade and up. There is a nursery for babies and preschoolers and childcare for 1st-5th graders. Pizza will be provided free-of-charge for these groups. Visit http://bit.ly/1qDQrX7 or call the front desk at 233-2527 to RSVP. Reservations must be made by October 1.

The Lula Whilden Task Force is looking forward to sharing with the congregation more details about the invaluable work of our mission partners throughout the month of October. If you have any questions, please contact Elaine Barnhill at elainebarnhill@gmail.com or 414-4182.

2014 Budget Goal $2,300,406

Giving as of 9/22/2014 $1,431,498

Sunday, September 28, 2014The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Proclaimer: Jim DantScripture: Philippians 2:1-11, 25-30Sermon: What Would Epaphroditus Do?Soloist: Priscilla Harris, sopranoAnthem: “Psalm 86” – NYGARD; “O Be Joyful” – RUTTER

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.

The flowers in the Sanctuary on September 21 were given by Bert Strange in honor of First Baptist Church on the 40th anniversary of his ordination by this congregation on September 22, 1974, and in honor of and thanksgiving to Nancy as they celebrate their 46th wedding anniversary on September 28.

There are open Sanctuary flower dates on both September 28 and October 5. Contact Kimberly Coates at kimberly.coates@firstbaptistgreenville.com or 370-2522 ext. 128 if interested in either of these dates.

Sanctuary Flowers

Giving as of 9/22/2014 $24,236S

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Missions: Focus on

Serenity Place and The Family Effect as well as how to get involved, visit www.thefamilyeffect.org or contact Heather Lother at hlother@thefamilyeffect.org.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=s2XbUKumepU

Serenity Place is part of The Family Effect. To learn more about

Please place the following items in the collection containers:

• Diapers• Diaper rash cream• Baby wipes• Baby lotion• Baby powder

Alliance Event

September 25-28Charlotte, NC

Room for Hope Festival: Alliance of Baptists and

Bright Stars of BethlehemFor more information, visit

http://allianceofbaptists.org/NewsAndEvents/event_detail/678

DANT continued from page 1Sunrise or at a retreat campfire. But usually I’m indoors. On October 5, however, we will have the opportunity to worship outside together. At 6:30 that evening, we will gather at the labyrinth for our first annual Blessing of the Pets Service. I’m hoping you will bring your dogs, cats, hamsters, birds, snakes, pot-bellied pigs, goldfish and whatever other critters you’ve chosen to keep and love. We’ll share a song, a couple of prayers, a brief sermon, and then I will offer an individual blessing for each of the animals present. This service is always a treat for our children and for the young at heart. It’s also the perfect time for you to invite a friend – particularly a pet-owning, pet-loving friend – to visit FBC. This will be a wonderful time of worship...outdoors. Oh, and if it rains...yep, we’ll just take all the animals to the Sanctuary...and what a treat that will be! See you there.... – Jim

Book Discussions Planned

Serenity Place

Make plans now to attend one of the Tattoos on the Heart book discussion groups hosted by our pastor, Dr. Jim Dant. Three discussion groups will meet weekly during the month of October. One group will meet in Carpenter Chapel on Sunday mornings at 9:15 am. The second group will meet on Monday mornings in the AYMC at 10:00 am. This ‘walk and talk’ group will discuss the book while integrating a walk on the AYMC walking track. The third group will meet on Monday evenings, at 7:00 p.m. in Carpenter Chapel. Hopefully one of three session times will fit your schedule.

Please read at least the first two chapters ‘prior’ to your first discussion session.

More than 25% of bottled water comes from a municipal water supply, the same source as tap water. If you drink 8 glasses of such water from the tap, it will cost you about 50¢/year. If you drink the same amount in bottled water, it could cost up to $1,400.

(Sierra Club, April, 2014)

A Green Tip from SAVER

Remember to make your reservations by noon on Monday!

Serving lines are open 4:45-6:15 p.m.

September 24Adults:

• Meatloaf• Mashed Potatoes and Gravy• Squash Casserole • Salad• Yeast Roll• Fruit and Dessert

Kids: • Meatballs• Buttered Noodles• Fruit and Cookies

October 1Adults:

• Lemon Pepper Chicken• Fingerling Potatoes• Broccoli Casserole• Salad• Dessert

Kids: • Chicken Tenders• Corn• Veggie Sticks• Cookies

What’s in the Pot?

Roadrunners on the Move

September 24Rolling Green Village Day Trip

Lunch and a TourDepart church: 11:00 a.m.

Return to church: Mid-afternoonCost: $1 (bus)

October 7Lunch at Copper River in Seneca

(pay your own)SC Botanical Gardens

Depart church: 10:00 a.m.Return to church: 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $5 (bus)

Save this Date

October 26, 5:00 p.m.Hector Olivera, organist, in recital

in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Casavant organ in the

SanctuaryWatch for more information on the

website and future newsletters.

Please contact Sylvia Clyborne at 370-2522 ext. 137 or sylvia.

clyborne@firstbaptistgreenville.com to make reservations for any

Roadrunners trip.

Sunday, October 5, 20146:30 pm Prayer Garden Labyrinth

You and your pet are invited to a Blessing of the Pets service at First Baptist Church. This short service is traditionally held on or near the birth date of St. Francis of Assisi. The service will include music, litanies and prayers which celebrate the beauty of God’s creation. And of course, there will be a procession and blessing of the pets. If it rains, the service will be moved indoors. That just makes it more fun!

Bring your pet and invite a friend. What better way to introduce someone to the wonderful worship and fellowship of First Baptist? And even if you don’t have a pet, you won’t want to miss this service!

Blessing of the Pets

Happy Birthday!!

September 23 Dixie McAdams The Cascades30 Springcrest CourtGreenville, SC 29607

September 29Wilma Frese

104 Willow Bend DriveTaylors, SC 29687

First Friday Lunch and More

October 3

10:30 Activities beginBingo and Rummikub

Book Review by Jimmy Stewart Live with Carl Sandburg.

11:15 a.m. - Program by Singer/Songwriter Kyle Matthews.

Cost $5.00

Please contact Sylvia Clyborne at 370-2522 ext. 137 or sylvia.

clyborne@firstbaptistgreenville.com to make reservations no

later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30.

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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.”

September 23-28Baxter Wynn 288-4078 (h)

370-2522 ext. 199

September 29-October 5Kyle Matthews 236-8587 (h)

370-2522 ext. 199

Extended Session: September 28

Robert Farrar and Brian Marshall (Directors)Ann and William Godfrey (Twos)Derek and Renee Dunlap (Threes)April and Steven Czarsty (Fours)Carrie and Herbert Rieder (Fives)Helen Lee Turner (Worship)Cherry Marshall (Pianist)

In the Hospital:

Memorial: Dolores Bingham

Tim Bright

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Bobbie Chapman, 137 Kellett Park Drive, Greenville, SC 29607, joined the church on September 10 by previous profession of faith and baptism.

Virginia Wagoner, 610 Wembley Road, Greenville, SC 29607, joined the church on September 10 by previous profession of faith and baptism. She is pictured here with her daughter, Julie.

Congratulations to Boggs and Miller Howard on the birth of a daughter, Belle Miller Howard, on September 13, 2014. Belle Miller’s older brother is Boggs, and her grandparents in our church are Bill and Cindy Howard.

It’s a Girl!Times Two!!

Congratulations to Cathleen and Chris Taylor on the birth of a daughter, Charlotte Edwards Taylor, born September 17, 2014. Grandparents in our church are Cindy Craig, Michael Craig and Bert and Mittie Taylor. Great grandmother in our church is Jennie Taylor.

United Ministries Walk for the Homeless

Silver 25th Anniversary Walk for the Homeless

to benefit United Ministries Place of Hope

Sunday, October 5th2:00 p.m. Fluor Field

For more information or to register, visit

www.WALK4THEHOMELESS.KINTERA.ORGor call 355-2614

Raise awareness by walking the route that homeless people in Greenville County take to receive the goods and services they need on a daily basis. Collect money to support the Place of Hope, United Ministries’ and SC’s first homeless day shelter.