August 15, 2024 | Issue 416

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Dear Britt,

I am inviting you to join me this Sunday at 3:30 PM for our annual Leadership Summit. You might say, “Should I go? I am not a leader at First Baptist.” The answer is yes! You should definitely come to our Leadership Summit. This event is for all volunteers as well as anyone who wants to get plugged into First Baptist. 

Our event begins with breakout groups, where you can find out ways to serve or get plugged into a group. We will then have a time of connection and refreshments where you can meet other people who are plugged in at First Baptist. Finally, I will share some vision for this next season for our church including... drum roll please... an update on our building campaign. That's right, we are finally starting to re-energize our building campaign (formerly known as Vision 2020) after a season of transitions. I cannot wait to share how God is going to lead us through this project.

See you Sunday!



August Prayer Focus

Pray for Casey and Judith B. and their family serving independently in the Philippines 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 temporary 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

+ 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



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 4000 people have called, texted or emailed for prayer and 79 people have given their lives to Jesus through the outreach of ALIGHT, formerly 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

Sptbg. Regional Med. Ctr.

Joye Alexander (Corey’ Crosby’s Grandmother)               

Mike Bailey (Jimmy Smith’s Best Friend) (Surgery, 8-14)

Audrey Hampton (OP Surgery, 9-20)

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

Dianne Hilderbrand

Sptbg. Hospital for Restorative Care

Susan Wynn (Bill) 

University of Minnesota Heart Care Center

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

Rosecrest

(Lillian) Toodie Gaines

White Oak at North Grove

Janelle Caddell (Randy Caddell’s Mother)

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

Robert Moore—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)

Mary and Lily (Yvonne Morton’s Granddaughters), Mary French, Mona Ezell (Don) (Marie Scott’s Mother), Pat Moore, Jim Trammell, Tom White (Jean), 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), 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), 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), Glenda (Byron) Hames, Rylee Blair (Barbara Vess’ Great Granddaughter), Kathy Davis (John Gilden’s Sister), Eddie Dutton (Darlene), David Good (Katherine), Hunter Bohon (Angela Bohon’s Son and Cory Bohon’s Nephew), Seth Cooper (Tracy Hazel’s Son), Deanna Kenyon (Kyle) (Paul Huguley’s Mother), Elaine Gibson, Don Patterson (Trudy), Brandi Semones, Wayne Smalley, Ken Lancaster (Jeff and Michael Lancaster’s Father), Lynn and Charlie Lowery (Jean Lowery’s Son and Daughter), Ray Haas (Marge), Brad Thornton (Traci), Bill Eason (Diane), Bill (William) Hobbs, Wayne Crocker (Carol), Becky Moore

Christian Sympathy is extended to:

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) (Pat Haney’s (Joey) Father)) who passed away 7-31

Family of Otis Walker (Beth Miller and Sally Hughes’ Brother).

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

Ostrems                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