Mission Statement 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 andNews non-Christian. We express our love for all in gratitude for the love God has shown to us. January 27, 2014 First Baptist – Greenville 847 CLEVELAND STREET, GREENVILLE, SC 29601 864-233-2527 Frank The Wonder of Learning Comments... First Baptist’s Neighborhood Partnership with the Showdown at High Noon Community will take a giant step forward with the Make plans to attend the Man groundbreaking for construction vs. Machine contest this Saturday, The Reggio Children’s “The of Annie’s House, at 60 Baxter February 1, at noon on the front Wonder of Learning: The Street on Tuesday January 28 lawn of FBC-G. This event will Hundred Languages of Children” at 11:00 a.m. Due to weather raise money for those who need exhibit is in Greenville. Parents, concerns, the celebration will take help heating their homes. Ricky teachers and others volunteered place on the Terrace Level of the Power, Eric Coleman and Reggie their time to install the exhibit at AYMC. Rick Joye from Sustaining Cartee will use a hydraulic log McAlister Square. Way, Jim Childress from Genesis splitter, and Bootie Cothran will use The exhibit will introduce visitors Homes, and Glenda Kinard an axe to see who can split the to the Reggio Emilia philosophy of from Nicholtown Neighborhood most wood in 30 minutes. early childhood education by helping Association will lead the service them understand how children, that marks a historical moment for from birth, use many “languages,” First Baptist and Nicholtown. After such as art, music, play, drama and the completion of Annie’s House literacy, to learn about and make Ricky Power will live in the house meaning of the world. where he will teach and model There is no admission charge to sustainability. Annie’s House will view the exhibit, and it is open daily Nicholtown Missionary Baptist from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. until May 14. Church and the Go Church will For more information please visit the be grilling some great food for website: purchase. Come join the fun! greenville.wonderoflearning.org Donate online at http:// (The website was misprinted in last sustainingway.org/man-vs- week’s News. This is the correct continued on page 4 machine/ address.) Thought from the Spiritual Formation Committee... This month's series focuses on the 18th Sanctuary “Champions of Faith” window, Harry Emerson Fosdick. For a brief biography, visit the Spiritual Formation page of the website: http://www.firstbaptistgreenville.com/christian-enrichment/

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Religion is not a burden, not a weight, it is wings. www.firstbaptistgreenville.com Sunday, February 2, 2014 The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany – Commitment Sunday A Service of Communion 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary Proclaimer: Baxter Wynn Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12 2014 Mission and Ministry Goal $2,300,406

Worship Sermon: Jesus-style Happiness

s ’ Soloists: Kyle Matthews and Matt Olson Giving as of 1/24/2014 Anthem: “Hope for Resolution” – CALDWELL/IVORY $122,080

The service choir for this Sunday is the combined Sanctuary and Youth Pledge Cards Due February 2 Choirs. The 10:30 a.m. worship will be simulcast live on WLFJ 660 AM and Get those pledge cards in! They 92.9 FM from 10:30-11:30 a.m. may be returned by mailing to Sunday the attention of Gail House at the January Mission Opportunity church, by placing in the offering plate during worship, or by leaving For the months of January- • Body Wash at the Reception Desk. Another March, we are collecting new • Toothbrushes and toothpaste way to pledge is by completing the or unused items for Open Arms • Skid-proof socks online form located on the home Hospice and the McCall Hospice • Deodorant page of the church website. House. Please place these items • Lotion in the collection bins placed • Mouthwash around the church building. • Brushes/combs A Green Tip from SAVER Members of the congregation will • Crossword puzzles Making your own use these items to assemble care • Word search games household cleaners bags for patients and caregivers • Pens is eco-friendly and on Saturday, March 29 during • Small notepads for journaling economical, but please Operation Inasmuch. Registration • Individually wrapped hard candy exercise caution! It’s generally wise begins February 2! • Crackers to avoid chlorine bleach in home • Small handheld games recipes. Chlorine gas is released A Children's • Disposable cameras when the bleach interacts with Love Lunch with • Fleece or crocheted blankets acid or acid-producing substances • Current magazines (like vinegar or toilet bowl cleaner), Senior Adults • Novels ammonia, lye or other strong • DVDs or CDs alkaline. Chlorine gas can be Run with the lethal! February 9 “Roadrunners” 11:40 a.m.-1:30 p.m. First Friday Lunch and More Fellowship Hall February 4 Lunch at the Stone Soup in February 7 Children and Senior Adults will Landrum (Dutch Treat) Bus Cost – $5 have a chance to get to know each 10:30 a.m. – Activities begin other over soup and sandwiches, 10:45 a.m. – Depart FBC-G 4:00 p.m. – Return to FBC-G 11:15 a.m. – Program by Kyle Bingo (with prizes!) and plenty of Matthews valentine fun. February 22 “Women of Ireland” 3:00 p.m. Soup and sandwich lunch Cost: $6 per child or chaperone matinee performance at Fountain to follow. Pay in advance or at the door. Inn Center for the Performing Arts Cost - $5. Cost – $36 Please contact Sylvia Clyborne Children sign up with Becky. 2:00 p.m. – Depart FBC-G at 370-2522 ext. 137 or sylvia. Senior Adults sign up through the 5:00 p.m. – Return to FBC-G [email protected] to make reservations no later than noon Reception Desk. Contact Sylvia Clyborne at 370-2522 ext. 137 for reservations. on Tuesday, February 4. Notes of Thanks Registrations Begin Special thanks to The 9th Annual Operation our Sanctuary Choir Inasmuch will be held Saturday, for their extra work March 29. There are lots of exciting recently in singing for changes with this year’s OIAM. We the community MLK have added or expanded many of Celebration service at Springfield our home-grown projects such as Baptist Church on January 19, and Annie’s House, SAVER and Just singing in the Clothes and Love. In addition, we Church Music Conference on continue to have great projects January 24. They always represent with agencies that we have our church in an outstanding way partnered with for many years, in our community, and I appreciate including construction and home their generosity with their time and improvement projects with GAIHN, gifts. Thank you also to Charles landscaping at United Ministries, Tompkins and Karen Childers and indoor maintenance projects for their work accompanying the at the Frazee Dream Center choir. These beautiful concerts in among others. We are excited our church Sanctuary would not ELIMINATING HUNGER For Greenville County School Children to announce that we will have be possible without the extra work February 22 a new opportunity for a time of of our facilities staff and Kimberly First Baptist Church Greenville The 5k will start on the recreation fields and use the Swamp Rabbit Trail; fellowship and reflection together Coates, our music and worship The 1 Mile Walk will follow roughly the first mile of the run course, The Kid’s Dash will take place on the recreation fields behind the church. at the close of the day. We will be Walkers, Strollers and Leashed Pets, welcomed and encouraged! ministry assistant. I appreciate all Kid’s 100 yd Dash (7 & under) – 8 am start. offering lunch for all participants that they do for our church each (suggested entry fee : a jar of peanut butter or squeeze jelly ) 5k Run - $25 before Feb. 19/$30 after that - 8:10 am Start on the church grounds as projects week. 1 Mile Walk - $10 FAMILY MAX - $50 are completed. Registration opens Cinch Bags to all participants registered before February 14. – Vivian Hamilton Race day registration is available. Make check payable to First Baptist Greenville. Parking – available in the church parking lot prior to 7:45 am. February 2 – register early to get Packet Pick-up – Friday, Feb.21 8:00am – 5:00 pm - Welcome Desk at First Baptist AYMC and race morning on the terrace at the AYMC. All entry fees are non-refundable. your first choice of the wonderful Contact Kimberly Coates at Register Online @ www.theaymc.com project offerings. 370-2522 ext. 128 or kimberly. 847 Cleveland Street, Greenville, SC [email protected] to place flowers in the Sanctuary. The next open date is March 30. Summer 2014 Internships What’s in the Pot First Baptist Church, Greenville, SC, has four 10-week internships available for Summer 2014 in four different ministry areas. The following for Wednesday ministry internships are available for 2014: Night Supper? Preschool (Part-time – 20 hours per week $2000 stipend) Serving lines are open 4:45-6:15 p.m. Elementary School Age Children February 5 (Part-time – 20 hours per week $2000 stipend)

Adult: Beef Stew Youth Rice (Full-time; $4000 stipend) Squash Casserole 5 Cup Salad Young Adult Yeast Rolls (Part-time – 20 hours per week $2000 stipend) Dessert If you are interested in applying for any of these positions or want Children: Fish and Chips (French Fries) more information, please send an inquiry stating the specific internship(s) Fruit for which you are interested to [email protected]. Cookies February 21, 2014, is the deadline for completed applications. Please make reservations prior to noon on Mondays.

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including a background and reference check. Classes have been scheduled: February 9 April 6 March 16 May 18 All sessions are at 9:30 am in E-317, room left of the Chapel. If you have any questions, contact Juli Morrow at juli.morrow@ firstbaptistgreenville.com. This Sunday, February 2 immediately following worship FBC Itching to Write? Youth will be at Sanctuary exits Articles for the newsletter must collecting monetary donations to be submitted by the Wednesday support transportation costs for the prior to publication for inclusion. special needs community in our Please send information to congregation & neighborhood. [email protected] Vol. LV January 27, 2014 No. 4 continued from page 1 Frank Comments Extended Session Care List be the centerpiece of partnership February 2 as of missions in Nicholtown. First 1/27/2014 Baptist, Sustaining Way and Georgiana and Pat Gray (Directors) Genesis Homes have been Anna and Thomas Woodham working together to make this (Infants) dream come true. Genesis Homes Derek and Renee Dunlap (Twos) is the developer of Annie’s House, April and Steve Czarsty (Threes) In the Hospital the fundraiser for construction Daniel and Julie Moniot (Fours) Roger C. Peace: Dee Buford costs, as well as the owner Jennifer and Kurt Restine (Fives) and maintainer of the House. Helen Lee Turner (Worship leader) First Baptist members will now Melanie Ruhlman (Pianist) Returned Home: have additional opportunities Catherine Sumerel to work beside the residents of to Sara Gossett, Nicholtown to serve and seek to PASTORAL CARE Steve Luck, Coy Carson, make a positive impact in our two EMERGENCIES communities. Annie’s House is an Mary Fuson to Greenville Place, Nights and Weekends Mary Wylie, Mac Walters, interfaith initiative of Sustaining Patsy Mitchell to NHC Way, demonstrating the feasibility January 27-February 2 and benefits of living more simply John Callaway 621-0691 (m) Sympathy to: and sustainably. After construction 370-2522 ext. 199 ...J.R. Christy and family in the is completed, a second house death of his mother. on-site will be used for transitional February 2-9 ...the family of Willa Phillips. housing for GAIHN families. Please Kyle Matthews 236-8587 (h) join us for this exciting event. 370-2522 ext. 199 ...Earline Shabkie in the death of – Frank Smith her brother. If you are unable to reach this minister ...the family of Nelle Burgess. immediately, please call the Church Please honor our handicapped Office, 233-2527, and leave a message ...Tyrone Edwards in the death of by pressing the number “3” for “Pastoral two aunts. and green vehicle parking. Care Emergencies.”