Volume LXXI, No. 02 January 22 2020

The Heart and Hands of Jesus

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Community Spiritual Development Service Opportunities Caring Relationships

Bible Application

These desires and more can be fulfilled by being involved in a Sunday School class. Exciting things are happening during the Sunday School hour each week. Come to First Baptist next Sunday at 10:00 am and see.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES CLASS (typical ages) ROOM NUMBER

College and Alums (college, 20s) 109

Upper Room (20s and 30s) 104

Faith Builders (40s and 50s) 107

Sojourners (50s and 60s) 108

Bowers (adults over 60) 103

Timms (men over 75) 106

Mauldin (adults over 70) 208

Carpenter (adults over 70) 210

FBC to Roll Out New Website on February 1

What an exciting time in the life of First Baptist Church! At the annual meeting in November, we introduced the new logo. This month, we launched a year-long celebration of our 150th anniversary. And on February 1, we will officially roll out our new church website, www.fbcgwd.org. I want to say a huge THANK YOU to Cindy Lindahl and Greg Anders, who have put countless hours into building the website. They would hasten to add that more work needs to be done, and they would especially add that they need your help to do it. In fact, I asked Greg to write something that would help introduce the website and explain the help we need from you in the weeks after it is rolled out. Greg writes:

In designing the new website, we kept in mind several goals: 1. The website should reflect the unique corporate personality and identity of FBC Greenwood as it endeavors to be the "heart and hands of Jesus." 2. The website should provide an up-to-date resource for potential visitors, visitors, and new members to help inform, orient, and inspire. 3. The website should be a living, breathing, ever-growing tool to assist and encourage the staff and members of First Baptist as they participate in the life and work of the church, communicate with one another, and "live, love, and serve in the name of Christ."

The layout of the website derives directly from the church's mission statement, which is reflected in the navigational menus and the use of the new logo and branding throughout. Hopefully, you will find it easy and intuitive to use. In order for the new website to succeed in accomplishing these goals, Cindy and I invite and wholeheartedly encourage you to visit soon (www.fbcgwd.org), look around, read, listen and explore. But most of all, we want and need YOUR feedback and suggestions! See errors? Tell us. Something missing? Speak up. Have ideas for improvement? Share! Remember that a good website is never finished, and only with everyone's help can it continue to grow and improve. Thanks for your trust and support as we continue to grow and improve our web presence now and in the future.

Holy Land Slides on January 29 and February 6

In October, nine pilgrims from FBC Greenwood traveled to Israel and Jordan. On the last Wednesday of January and the first Wednesday of February, I’ll be showing some slides from our trip. Come and see places where Jesus walked and where women and men of the Bible lived out the stories which are central to our faith. I look forward to sharing with you our incredible journey!

Worship—January 26, 2020 Third Sunday after Epiphany

Scripture: Luke 10:25-27 Sermon: “The Hands of Jesus”

Tony Hopkins

Anthem: “Take Now My Voice” Chancel Choir

Worship—February 2, 2020

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

Scripture: John 5:2-18 Sermon: “Do We Really Believe in Grace?”

Tony Hopkins

Anthem: “Be Still and Know that I Am God” Chancel Choir

Worship—February 9, 2020 Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

Scripture: John 5:1-9 Sermon: “It’s Not Too Late”

Tony Hopkins

Anthem: “Spirit Open My Heart” Chancel Choir

Worship—February 16, 2020 Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

Baptist Women in Ministry Sunday

Sermon by Lane Riley, CBFSC Associate Coordinator

Anthem: “Jesus Will Save” Chancel Choir

The Voices of Grace, Youth Choir, is working on the anthems that will be featured at this year’s Festival by the Sea Youth Choir Festival. In fact, the youth choir has been working on the music since before Christmas. This year FBC is blessed with one of the largest number of youth participating in choir over the last couple of years. I am grateful to Gina Jolly and Beverly Psomas for their time and work with the youth each week. Thank You, also, to the youth and their parents for making youth choir a priority in service to the church. The festival this year will be March 6-8, at Myrtle Beach and will conclude on Sunday with a worship concert.

- David Corbitt

The First Baptist Church Diaconate met for their first meeting of 2020. In addition to welcoming the Diaconate class of 2023, the Diaconate welcomed the new Diaconate Executive Committee: Carole Russell, Diaconate Chair; Tom Gordon, Vice Chair; and Lew Dorrity, Secretary. The Diaconate approved the following item as part of their monthly meeting.

1) The Diaconate unanimously approved a recommendation from the Edgewood Cemetery and Mausoleum Board to appoint Brenda Rickborn to the Board.

2) The Diaconate received an update from

the Ad-Hoc Roof Committee.

First Baptist has a very special and unique history. Therefore, in honor and celebration of the church’s 150th anniversary, the First Baptist Church Heritage Committee has developed a series of displays that feature various aspects of the church’s history. The initial display will be placed in the Narthex beginning next Sunday, January 26. The display will feature various pictures and drawings of the different buildings First Baptist has called “home.” Please stop by the display in the Narthex. The display will remain in the Narthex until the end of February when a new display will be unveiled.

Honoring Our Past with Faith in Our Future

SAVE THE DATE Operation InasMuch

Saturday, April 24

2020 Newsletter Schedule

Anyone interested in submitting material to the newsletter is asked to get the information to Mary Frances Thompson (gfbcsc@gmail.com) by the Wednesday prior to the publication of the newsletter. The material submitted should be related to church events and activities. The following are a list of publication dates for the newsletter in 2020:

February 5, 19 April 1, 15 June 3, 17 August 5,19 October 7,21 December 9

March 4, 18 May 6, 20 July 1, 15 September 2,16 November 4, 18

Children’s Movie Night

The first Children’s Movie Night for the new year is Friday evening, January 24. The event is from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Please email Anna Burch at aeburchfbc@gmail.com by Thursday, January 23, to make a movie night reservation.

Family Theme Night

The Children’s Ministry Committee is planning a Family Valentine’s Theme Night for Sunday evening, February 2. Activities will begin in the Fellowship Hall at 5:00 pm and conclude around 6:30 pm. The event will include pizza and Valentine Cookie decorating. In order to make sure adequate pizza and cookies are available, parents are asked to please email Anna Burch at aeburchfbc@gmail.com by Friday, January 31, to make a theme night reservation.

Potluck Breakfast for Children and

Families The Children’s Ministry Committee is inviting all families with babies and children through the 5th grade to attend a special “Potluck” breakfast for children and their families. The event will take place on Sunday, February 23, in the Fellowship Hall beginning at 9:15 am. Anna Burch will send a food sign-up list to everyone the week prior to the event. Please add this event to your calendar and be watching your email for the sign-up list.

Children’s Ash Wednesday Service

While the adults experience a special Ash Wednesday service in the Sanctuary, the 2nd-5th grade CIAs will lead a children’s Ash Wednesday service on Wednesday, February 26. The event will begin in the Chapel at 6:30 pm and conclude in God’s Backyard.

Cheerful Cherub Registration

Registration is now open for children ages 1-4 for the 2020-2021 school year. Forms are available in the church office or from Claudia Burch. If you have any questions, please call Claudia at 229-2787.

Make a Difference Have a Say

in CBF’s Future

From now until February 2, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship wants to hear from all Cooperative Baptists about their church ministry involvement and personal ministry aspirations. Please complete the CBF survey at http://www.cbf.net/survey2. Survey results will help shape the future of CBF. For each of the first 3,000 people to submit CBF’s survey, $5.00 will be donated to the Offering for Global Missions and theological education.

Heartfelt Christian sympathy is expressed to

Edwin and Annie Ruth Brown in loss of their great-granddaughter, Cooper La Greca

Claudia Stokes in the loss of her sister-in-law, Libby Stokes

Self: Trey Jenkins

Home: James Berry, Jo Wash

New Members Pegge and Greg Culbertson 201 Tifton Dr. West 29649

Do Not Miss This Event

January 26: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm “Sunday Night Live” Hosted by the Craigos at the home of Neil and Laura Hollingsworth (230 Elliott Street.) March1 5:00 pm –7:00 pm “Sunday Night Live” Hosted by the Timmons (310 Jennings Ave.) March 6-8 Festival by the Sea July 6-11 Passport Camp at Furman University

Contemplative Wednesdays

On the first Wednesday of each month, there is an opportunity to join others in a time of prayer and meditation. The group meets at 8:30 am in Room 115 for a time of devotion, adjourns to various areas of the church for a time of silent reflection, then comes back together for a time of sharing and closing worship. The session ends at 11:30 am. These prayer experiences include people from other local churches and are open to anyone who would like to attend. There is no obligation to come every month. For more information, contact Amy Jennings or Mary Frances Thompson (229-5557). The next Contemplative Wednesday is February 5.

Never Grow Old, Senior Adult Club (NGO) Follies—

Love Is a Many Splendored Thing

Never Grow Old (senior adult club) begins the 2020 meetings on Tuesday, February 4, at 11:15 am with the Annual FBC Senior Follies. The follies theme this year is “Love Is a Many Splendored Thing” featuring Angela Wyndham Powers. Angela’s amazing vocal ability will be sprinkled throughout an exciting morning of music and fun: men’s quartet, women’s trio, poetry, dulcimer, piano. For lunch reservations, please call Polly Harvin at 223-3240 on or before Thursday, January 30.

“Sunday Night Live”

All youth are reminded to sign up to attend the next “Sunday Night Live” event scheduled for January 26 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The January event is being hosted by the Craigos at the home of Neil and Laura Hollingsworth (230 Elliott Street). As usual, there will be awesome food, fun, and fellowship.

Youth families and church members are needed to help stock the youth fridge and pantry for the new year! Some suggested items include: bottled water (8 ounce and 12 ounce sizes preferred), Capri Sun, fruit juices (individually portioned bottles-no gallon jugs, please), and caffeine free soda in cans.

Other individual serving size items desperately needed are:

Assorted chips in bags, trailmix, healthy "breakfast bars" or fruit snack packs, and just about any other healthy individual sized snacks.

Donations can be brought to the church office or to The Grind on Wednesday nights. Thank you

Flower Calendar Openings

The flowers on the Communion Table each Sunday add to the beauty of the Chancel. The following dates are available for someone to provide flowers in memory or in honor of a loved one.

Please contact Dolores Watson (223-7049) to reserve one of these dates. Please remember, the persons who contribute flowers are responsible for making arrangements with the florist of their choice to prepare and deliver the arrangements to the church.

Ministry Plan 2020 January 12

Weekly Need Weekly Gifts Ministry Plan Req’d YTD Ministry Plan Rcv’d YTD Surplus (Over) Sunday School Attendance Worship Attendance

19,774.30 12,214.10 39,548.60 34,484.10 (5,064.50) 274 175

Young at Heart

Young at Heart meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Country Club. The February meeting is February 11.

June 2 July 19 July 26 August 16 December 27

January 26 Ushers: Ann Skinner Greeters - Door A: Scott and Barbara Wells

Door B: Unassigned Door C: Pat Penn Door D: Travis Moore

Babies: Shawn Snead, Lane Riley Toddlers: Sherry Chandler, Ashley Wilkie Children’s Church: Kelly Rhodes, Nina Moore Acolyte: Lake Atkins Bus Driver: David Jennings Office Volunteer: Alisha Watson HelpingHands: (1/27) Cheryl Descoteaux Deacon of the Week: Ellison Rowe

The Sanctuary flowers will be given to the glory of God and in memory of Claude and Sara Burnett, Grady and Martha Strom, and Erin Smith by the family.

February 2 Ushers: Wayne White Greeters - Door A: Scott White

Door B: Unassigned Door C: Pat Penn Door D: Mike and Grace Burton

Babies: Ashlee Atkins, Diane Chastain Toddlers: Hannah Gantt, Laura Rude Children’s Church: Sonja and Richie Williams Jackson Williams Acolyte: Blake Abernathy Bus Driver: Hob Chandler Office Volunteer: Paula Boone HelpingHands: (2/3) Catherine Byrd Deacon of the Week: Andy Westbrook

The Sanctuary flowers will be given in honor of Boy Scout Troop #270.

Ministry Plan 2020 January 19

Weekly Need Weekly Gifts Ministry Plan Req’d YTD Ministry Plan Rcv’d YTD Surplus (Over) Sunday School Attendance Worship Attendance

19,774.30 19,688.00 59,322.90 54,172.10 (5,150.80) 149 212

February 9 Ushers: Greeters - Door A: Linda Sheffield

Door B: Unassigned Door C: Pat Penn Door D: Wayne and Liz White

Babies: Kay Culbertson, Alice Gilchrist Toddlers: Ansley Keenan, Ellison Rowe Children’s Church: Carson Nave Acolyte: Brandon Robertson Bus Driver: Henderson Rowe Office Volunteer: Anne Hancock HelpingHands: (2/10) Ruth Collins Deacon of the Week: Tom Gordon

The Sanctuary flowers will be given in memory of Jimmy Self by Linda Self.

http://www.cbf.net/survey2

GFBC REGULAR ACTIVITIES Sunday 9:00 am Library Open 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship

Monday 9:00 am Helping Hands 4:00 pm Staff Meeting 6:00 pm Scouts

Tuesday 10:00 am Library Open

Wednesday 4:15 pm Sounds of Grace Senior Adult Choir 5:00 pm Youth Lounge Opens 5:15 PM Children’s Choirs 5:30 pm Family Night Supper Library Open (until 6:30 pm) 6:15 pm The Grind 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study, Chancel Choir, Grace St. Parents, CIAs, Infant and Toddler Childcare 7:15 pm Voices of Grace Youth choir

Friday, January 24 8:30 am Cheerful Cherubs’ Donuts for Dads 5:30 pm Children’s Movie Night

Sunday, January 26 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship 5:00 pm Youth “Sunday Night Live” at the home of Neil and Laura Hollingsworth 6:00 pm Worship Committee

Wednesday, January 29 4:15 pm Sounds of Grace Senior Adult Choir 5:15 pm Children’s Choirs 5:30 pm Family Night Meal-Group 4 Menu: Beef Tips, Rice, Green Beans 6:15 pm The Grind 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study, Grace Street Parents, Chancel Choir, CIAs, Infant and Toddler Childcare 7:15 pm Voices of Grace Youth Choir

Sunday, February 2 8:30 am Property Committee 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship 2:30 pm NGO Follies Rehearsal 5:00 pm Family Theme Night

Monday, February 3 10:00 am Alma Johnson Circle meets in College Sunday School class room 3:00 pm Joann Gray Circle 6:00 pm Rosemary Benjamin Circle

Tuesday, February 4 10:00 am Dement-Waldrop Circle 11:15 am NGO Follies 5:00 pm Women’s Ministry Council

Wednesday, February 5 8:30 am Contemplative Wednesday 5:30 pm Family Night Meal - Group 5

Betty Schopp Prayer Shawl Ministry

Betty Schopp Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the third Thursday of each month at 9:30 am in the Church Parlor.

Opportunities for Service

Much of the work in the church is done through committees and the Diaconate. However, there are some areas that are not part of the committee structure or extensions of a committee’s work. Help is needed in at least two of those areas.

Greeters

Greeters are needed at various doors each Sunday to welcome members and

visitors. Greeters help visitors navigate the hallways to find Sunday School classes, Sanctuary, restrooms, etc. Greeters serve once every three months (four times per year). The following slots are open:

Door A-Team 2: April 5, July 12, October 4

Door B-Team 5: January 26, April 26, July 26, October 25 Door B-Team 6: February 2, May 3, August 2, November 1 Door B-Team 7: February 9, May 10, August 9, November 8 Door B-Team 12: March 15, June 14, September 13, December 13

Door D–Team 12: March 15, June 14, September 13, December 13

(Door A is the lower level door near the playground. Door B is the lower level entrance door directly off the bus parking lot. Door D is the lower level doors off the children’s wing near the Boy Scout Room before Sunday School and the Upper level main sanctuary door before worship.)

Sunday Morning Office Volunteers

Sunday morning office volunteers answer the phone during the Sunday School hour and greet and assist anyone who stops by the office. Volunteers are needed to serve the second Sundays of odd numbered months (January, March, May, July, September, November) and the third Sundays of even numbered months (February, April, June, August, October, December).

Anyone interested in helping with greeting or serving in the office on Sunday morning is asked to contact Mary Frances Thompson in the church office at 229-5557 or gfbcsc@gmail.com.

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