August 1, 2024 | Issue 414

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Dear Britt,

I am excited to introduce Brett Avery as our Executive Pastor to you this Sunday. As you may remember, we hired Brett in May, and he has been in the process of finishing his responsibilities at his previous church and moving his family to Spartanburg this summer. I am going to introduce Brett and his wife, Kate, to you in our services this Sunday, and there will be a meet and greet after each service. Brett’s role will be helping me oversee the ministries of our church, which will enable me to continue to focus on preaching and vision. We are blessed to have a capable and experienced leader like Brett join our team. I know you will love Brett and Kate.

This Sunday, we are finishing up our series “Courage in Crisis” before beginning our new series in the Gospel of John next week. We are going to be focusing on a story of how God provided salvation to His people through miraculous provision in 2 Kings 7. I can’t wait to see you Sunday!



BLESS EVERY HOME

Your calling is not to the whole world,

but to your garden!

Pay attention to where you are,

what neighborhood you live in, where you work.

There are reasons you are there!

GO... to the end of your driveway and minister!

These are just some of things Dr. Mike Glenn challenged us with a few weeks ago week in his message, "MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS!" (if you missed it click here to watch)

We have a wonderful tool to help you pray for your neighbors. It is free and confidential. You'll receive a map and list of your closest neighbors, along with emails at the frequency of your choice to pray for your next five neighbors that day. When you get a chance, walk or drive by those homes as you pray for them.

VISIT THIS LINK to sign up on the website!

August Prayer Focus

Pray for Casey and Judith B. and their family serving indepently in the Philppines who have answered the call to minister in a country struggling with the crisis of abandoned or heavily neglected children due to poverty. Pray for them as they endeavor to bridge the gap for these children by presenting Jesus Christ as their hope and salvation and by providing temporary shelter and food.

.          Pray for God’s favor as they partner with the local government to find and provide temporary shelters for them. Pray that they acquire the proper paperwork and maintain good relationships with government officials.

.          Pray that their Certificate of Occupancy for a building they have designated as a temporay shelter will be approved this week, so that they can finish up on renovations and officially open the house for children under the care of the government as the public school year begins the end of this month.

The Bridge is a great place to serve! 

Visit our website at www.thebridgeatgreenstreet.org and look for the Orientation video to learn how you can join The Bridge Volunteer Team.

Proverbs 3:9-10 (ESV) says, “Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.”

God’s word teaches us that when we honor Him first with our resources, He will bless us. This blessing is not just to provide for our needs and even better it allows us to give back more to His Kingdom.

Your tithes and offerings to First Baptist allows the many ministries to keep going strong in order to reach more people for Christ. Thank you for your generous stewardship by faithfully giving of your firstfruits so we can see lives changed for eternity in Spartanburg and around the world.

As you think about your financial stewardship, here are a couple of the many options you can consider: 

·     You can always give online, but if you are unable to attend on Sunday morning and don’t wish to give online, you can mail your gift to 250 East Main St. Spartanburg, SC 29306.

·     You can also stop by the church during office hours throughout the week and securely leave your gift in the drop box at the welcome center.

OPEN POSITIONS

Finance Office Director

Student Ministry Associate

and more!

Learn more at www.fbs.org/apply

Watch and Share!

GENESIS LIVE STREAM

Invite a friend to watch the Genesis Service online, or live in the Hangar this Sunday



VOYAGER HIGHLIGHTS

VBS HIGHLIGHTS

YTH SUMMER CAMP HIGHLIGHTS

THE FULL VERSION INCLUDING ALL THE BAPTISMS!

Click the photo below to watch Pastor Mike's latest message and share our ALIGHT Ministry with a friend. Help us set the world ALIGHT with the love of Jesus.

HEARING AID USERS

If you use a hearing aid manufactured in the last 10 years, you have a built in feature allowing you a direct connection to our sound system in the Sanctuary!

It is called the T-Coil hearing loop. Our Sanctuary has this installed on the main floor only, not the balcony, and is typically "channel 2" on your Hearing Aid. Your audiologist can give you more information or feel free to email info@fbs.org or text us at 877-443-2273 and we will be glad to help!

"Whoever has ears let them hear"

Matthew 11:15

EDUCATIONAL TRUST FUND

If you are pursuing a degree in ministry and need financial assistance, our church has an educational grant program that could help you along the way. CLICK here to apply!

A few spaces are available - Sign up now!

Praising God for Salvations!

Already this year over 3800 people have called, texted or emailed for prayer and 74 people have given their lives to Jesus through the outreach of The Encouraging Word!

Join us in praying for more to accept Jesus as Savior!

Stay Connected with ALIGHT:

www.AlightMinistry.org

CLICK HERE to request a FREE copy of The Daily Encouraging Word devotional. You can sign up to receive it daily via email or request the quarterly booklet. You can make that request by phone at 864-699-1750 and for prayer 24/7 call or text 1-877-443-CARE (2273)

Take a moment to pray for these church members

Members in the Hospital

Mary Black Mem. Hospital

Jim Humphries (Judy Humphries and Gale Painter’s Brother)

(Surgery, Upcoming)

Sptbg. Regional Med. Ctr.

David Good (Katherine) (Procedure, 8-2)

Glenda (Byron) Hames (Surgery, 8-1)

Patricia “Diane” Henderson (Randy Willingham’s Sister)

Robert Moore (Joy)

Ken Lancaster (Jeff and Michael Lancaster’s Father)

Medical University of South Carolina

Seth Cooper (Tracy Hazel’s son) (Surgery, August 1)

University of Minnesota Heart Care Center

Thomas Cox (Jeannette and Ken Kirby’s Son) (Surgery - August 16th)

Rosecrest

(Lillian) Toodie Gaines

Sptbg. Restorative

Elaine Gibson

Members in Hospice Care 

Mannie Horton—At Home

Peggy Biggerstaff—Eden Terrace

Kay Herd—Landrum Hospice House

Jenny Johnson—Wellmore of Daniel Island

Barry Jennings—At Home

Special Prayer Requests

(Due to the many requests for prayer, we try to leave names on this list for 30 days. Please feel free to request a name to be listed again)

Rylee Blair (Barbara Vess’ Great Granddaughter), Barbara Lovelace (Steve), Eddie Dutton (Darlene), (Marion) Rusty Robinson (TN), Peggy Morris (Scott Morris’ Mother), David Holliday (Teresa), Mary Pearman, Connie Springs, Byron Hames (Glenda), Vivian McAbee, Jim Barrett (Patti), Met Schrieffer, Sam Taylor (Doris), Francis Norris (Rhonda), Rhonda Kirkland, Don Patterson (Trudy), Norm Burleson, Karen Crosby (Philip) (Corey Crosby’s Mother), Blake Kendrick (Son of Darrell and Vick Kendrick), Robin Price (Roy), Lydia Jewell (Debra Key’s Cousin), Mona Ezell (Don) (Marie Scott’s Mother), Pat Moore, Jim Trammell, Tom White (Jean), Dianne Hilderbrand (Walt), Kathryn McMillan (Tony), Jerry Keeter (Diane Eason’s Brother-in-law), Sherri Kamplain (Carolyn Tilghman’s Sister-in-law), Norma Lagerholm, Joan Blalock (Janis Couch’s Sister), Audrey Hampton, Denise Nolan, James Long, Glen Hartis, Linda Lewis (Harry), Billy Campbell, Molly Truell, Doris Ann Mauney (Leslie Shields’ Mother), (Charles) Gerald Moore (Dean Moore’s Brother), Lula Armstrong (Johnny McCraw’s Granddaughter), Jim and Elaine Mann, Marge Haas (Ray), Barbara Braley (Bonnie Tubb’s Sister), Bobby Welborn (Sharon), Anna Nicholls (Jason), Scott Hayes (Audrey Hampton’s Son), Chappell Hughes, Kathy Dillard (Lee), Ray Haas (Marge), Jim Humphries (Judy Humphries’ Brother), Ashley Riddle, Elizabeth Dunn (James), Rhonda Coffey (Danny), Jim and Elaine Mann, Palmer Buckley (Friend of Lou Ann Walker), Gary Cox (Jeanette (Ken) Kirby’s Son), Sue Self (Judy Humphries and Gale Painter’s Cousin), Richard Messer (Kim Messer’s Son), Mike Hamrick (Karen), Becky Morris (Tim), Dan Harder (Alice), Marilou Koepsell, Kasey Redfern (Lauryl), Lauren Greene, Jean Ruff (Horace Cheeks’ Sister-in-Law), Russell Lawson (Kathy)

Christian Sympathy is extended to:

Family of Tom Sawyer who passed away 6-11

Family of Wayne Tweed (Nellie Ruth) who passed away 7-2

Family of Vivian Butler (Charles Butler’s Mother, Lori Cramer and Kristen Foster’s Grandmother) who passed away 7-4

Family of Alice Prince who passed away 7-6

Family of Nancy McGaha (Tony McGaha’s Mother) who passed away 7-9

Family of Grace Bradley (Charlotte and Ryan Smith’s Daughter, Kim Messer’s Granddaughter) who passed away 7-10

Family of Doris Shurburtt (Julie Walker’s (David) Mother) who passed 7-15

Family of Dot Burns (Anna Nicholls’ Aunt) who passed away 7-15

Family of J. W. Gardner (Charles Gardner’s Father) who passed away 7-22

Family of Harold Culberson (Kathy) who passed away 7-24

Family of Wayne Walker (Bobby Walker’s Father) who passed away 7-28

Family of Chester Lawson (Carolyn) who passed away 7-31

At Home Neighborhoods

Care-Pray-Visit 

Ashlan Village

Miriam Vickery

Betty McMillan

Brushy Creek Cottages—Greer

Martha Turner

Chandler Creek Village

Norma Jean Lagerholm

Eden Terrace

Peggy Biggerstaff

Jim & Elaine Mann

Barbara Shepherd

Suzanne (Suzi) Smith

Billy Campbell

Martha Phillips

Neil Phillips

Easley Nursing Home

Carolyn Crowe

Fairhaven—Forest City

Carolyn Morgan

Golden Age

Larry Gowan

Lakewood Senior Living—Assisted Living

Betty Heatherly

Met Schrieffer

Lakewood Senior Living—Independent Living

Betty Medford

Magnolia Manor—Inman

Samuel Lee Perry

Palmetto Patriots Home

Howard Miller

Physical Rehabilitation & Wellness (PRW)

Rhonda Fisher

Restoration Senior Living at Westgate

(George) Eddie Robertson

Rolling Greene—Greenville

Sally Hutcheson

Rosecrest

Betty Toney

Rosecrest—Independent Living

Loretta Cassell

Ruby Donald Residential Care

Donna Garrison

Summit Hills—Independent Living   

Linda Arnold

Henry H. Hamilton

Peggy Wakefield

Summit Hills—Memory Care

Martha Hines

Terra Bella

Mary Alice Wingo

Jean Lowery

The Waterford—Columbia

Jane Littlejohn

The Blake @ Hollingsworth Park

Len Carroll—Assisted Living

Kay Carroll—Skilled Nursing 

The Blake @ Carnes Crossroads, Summerville, SC

Pat Tate

Wesley Court Assisted Living—Boiling Springs, SC

Helen Young

Bobby Martin

White Oak Asst. Living—Webber Rd

Jo Ann Adams

White Oak—Skilled Nursing

Shirley Allen

White Oak—Independent Living

Harriet Baughman

Sara Hall

Jim Miller

Lou Ann Walker

Eula Williams

Vivian Funk

Sue Anthony

White Oak—North Grove

Mirth Bolton

Elaine Dunger

Ann Taylor

Pray for our missionaries who have birthdays or anniversaries in August

Luke (SA)                 Aug  6

Rowan (Canada)           Aug 9

Sara (CA)                 Aug 10

Josiah (SSA)              Aug 17

Ostrem’s                Aug 23

Pray for our ladies and gentlemen serving in our military

Lt. Caleb Robinson, US Navy

Brandon Easler, US Navy - Jacksonville, FL

Brandon Duke, US Air Force - Reserves USA

Captain Timothy E. Edge, U.S. Army—Ft Drum, NY

Dakota Biggerstaff, Air Force Academy - CO

Harrison Roberts, US Marines - Camp Lejeune, NC

Matthew Smith -US Military Academy at West Point

Cameron Dorsey – Fort Leonard Wood, MO

Joshua Land, Army - Overseas

To add an active duty service lady or gentleman please contact kedwards@fbs.org