April/May 2015 Taylors Family

And going a little farther He fell on His face and prayed, saying,

M “ y Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.� Matthew 26:39 Today, the olive trees at The Garden of Gethsemane are nourished from the same roots that fed the trees as Jesus prayed before His Father.

Read more about Gethsemane on page four.

PASTOR'S PAGE Dear Taylors Family, 40 DAYS. It’s the number of days Jesus spent in the wilderness praying and fasting and getting ready for the cross ahead. Then heaven sent its angels to minister to Him so that He could begin His public ministry, a work that would change the course of your life and mine, and change the course of history.

40 DAYS. It’s the number of days the disciples were able to spend with Jesus after His resurrection and before He left earth to be with the Father.

It’s the short time that the disciples spent getting ready to begin Jesus’ global-reaching assignment. Then ten days later, after prayer and waiting, the Holy Spirit came and a movement launched that continues to this day.

Dedication of Historical Marker for Taylors FBC Sunday, April 12, 12 pm Outside of Church Office Please join us as we celebrate the 151st year of Taylors First Baptist Church by dedicating a new historical marker which commemorates Taylors FBC and its origins dating back to the years of the American Civil War. The church organized as Chick Springs Church on August 28, 1864 and twenty years later, the congregation voted to move their church to a new location near the newly constructed train depot. The original building was deconstructed and rebuilt at the new location in 1885, and the church was renamed Taylors Church.

40 DAYS. It’s the number of days I asked our church body to pray. Hopefully, it was a time during which God was very near to you as He was with His Son and the disciples during their unique 40 Day sessions. Perhaps He provided needed direction for the future, uncovered sin deep in your heart, opened your eyes to the lost condition of people you love, or encouraged you with overwhelming hope in the middle of difficult days.

But remember, just as the 40 Days was a special time of concentrated listening to God, shouldn’t we operate like that all the time? The 40 Days were also a time of getting ready for what lies ahead. For Jesus it was entering public ministry in the power of the Holy Spirit (Luke 4:14) and taking the first steps toward the cross. For the disciples, it was being empowered by the Holy Spirit to make disciples and take the gospel to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8).

What does the road ahead look like for you? As we celebrate the empty tomb and the glorious hope the gospel brings to our lives and futures, know that the next days and weeks are a path that was paved well before we set out to take the first step of our journey. I pray that what was accomplished in the past 40 Days is just the beginning, and that in that same Holy Spirit power, it leads to stronger faith, continued change in our character, deeper unity in our marriages, families and church, a growing awareness of lost people around us, and a burning desire to know, worship and obey Jesus like never before.

It’s been a wonderful time of listening and changing, and of getting ready.

I join with the chorus of those disciples who recognized what it meant when they realized the power of the empty tomb: take heart and take hope, for He is alive and He walks with us on the amazing journey ahead.

Have a blessed Easter.

Paul Jimenez, Pastor

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Celebration of the Risen Christ Easter Sunday April 5

Seven Last Words April 3 // Noon // Fellowship Hall

Traditional 9 am Contemporary 10:30 am Modern 10:30 am

Dinner Theater May 1, 7 pm

Tickets are $10 per person

April 26 | 6 pm

Led by Taylors Children's Choirs

Sunday, April 19, 6 pm

Presented by Regeneration Student Choir, Taylors Students, and Taylors Worship. Monies from this event will go toward the Regeneration Student Choir / Taylors Student REACH trip to Detroit, Michigan, in July. Tickets available at the Welcome Desk on Sundays and Wednesdays or weekdays in the Church Office beginning April 12.

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North Greenville University Concert Choir and Orchestra In Concert

Beyond 40 Days of Prayer: FASTING Mondays 6:30-8 pm, Through April 27, Led by Dee Hopkins What is fasting? Why should I fast? What happens when you fast? Does fasting really make any difference?

LORD HEAR OUR CRY Thursday, May 7 Service in the Chapel at 12:00 pm Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence this day. 1 Kings 8:28

Using the Word of God as our source, we will find the answers to these and other questions. The people of God have a tremendous opportunity to make a significant impact for His kingdom through the practice of fasting. God is calling His people to deeper levels of faith and maturity, and this is one area in which we desperately need to gain understanding. Please consider taking this opportunity to learn about this spiritual discipline, what it accomplishes, and the tremendous benefits promised to those who practice it rightly.

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Invited to Gethsemane

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arly last year, the Israel tour group with whom I was traveling, stepped off our bus and made our way down the steep embankment of the Mount of Olives. Then, as the walls of Jerusalem came into full view, we arrived at a grove of trees called Gethsemane, the place where Jesus prayed in agony before His arrest by a band of soldiers that would eventually lead Him to the cross. Olive trees are remarkable; they can live for thousands of years, their roots surviving beyond even that and sending more shoots. Today, some of these olive trees, and definitely their roots, are the same ones which shaded Christ from the moonlight as He lay prostrate on the ground before His Father. I can attest Gethsemane still is a beautiful place, albeit with darker undertones... so much happened here 2000 years ago.

We are still invited to remember Gethsemane. Imagine you were there with the Savior 2000 years ago. See the gnarly, thick trunks of the aged trees as they add grimness to an already disturbing evening. See also the moon. The Passover moon is vibrantly full and illuminates the trees enough that you can make out a figure on the ground. There He is, our Savior, in unconstrained agony. He looks bloody as the strain of His suffering causes blood vessels near His skin to break and mix with His sweat, finally releasing the drops of His precious blood. He speaks, but this is not normal speech. These words are like groans from His Soul.

The name Gethsemane means “olive press.” Are you seeing the “pressing” here? The Creator of the Universe, the Perfect Soul of both God and humanity is pressed…pressed like an olive until the sweet fluid is released to revive the many. Jesus is full of the dread of what He now must do. God’s glorious creation, mankind, is in trouble. We are guilty of sin and sin must be paid for. Jesus, by going to the cross, can bear the burden of our sin. As He calls out to His Father, He gives both His plea and also His humble consent. My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will (Matthew 26:39).

He said, “Yes.” While all heaven and earth and the fate of mankind hangs in the balance, the Glorious Son of God accepts the Cross.

After Gethsemane His face is resolute. Strengthened by the angels under these olive trees, He is ready to meet His accusers, He accepts the kiss of Judas and He heals the ear of the soldier cut off by Peter. Swords are not needed. He now has said “yes.” He stands before the frightened Pilate, who tries to throw around his jurisdiction. Our Savior is unimpressed and ready for His fate; for we are Jesus’ bailiwick and He must assert His redemption for us and redeem us as His own possession.

Today you can rejoice at Gethsemane. This is the place the decision was made.

In his book, When Angels Were Silent, Max Lucado states: “The battle is won. You may have thought it was won on Golgotha. It wasn't. You may have thought the sign of victory is the empty tomb. It isn't. The final battle was won in Gethsemane. And the sign of conquest is Jesus at peace in the Olive trees. For it was in the Garden that He made His decision He would rather go to hell for you than go to heaven without you.”

Jesus would not turn from the cross. He would take hold of the dreaded cup that is His because of our sin and would drink it, and drink it to the last dreg. We, His people, are victorious because of the battle Jesus won at Gethsemane.

Doug Mize Education and Connections Pastor

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WED Dinner Served 5:15-6 pm Adults $6, Children, $4 Family Max. $20* In addition to our home-cooked menus, we offer...

Chick-fil-A: Sandwich or eight count chicken nuggets, a fruit cup and a home-cooked dessert. Children receive six count nuggets, a fruit cup and a home-cooked dessert.

Atlanta Bread Company: Turkey, Ham, or Chicken Salad sandwich, chips, cookie, pickle. Children receive turkey or ham sandwich, chips and a cookie.

4/1

No Meal Served (Spring Break)

4/8 Chicken Casserole Chick-fil-A*

Children may choose: hot dogs, the home-cooked meal, or Chick-fil-A. 4/15 Hamburger Steaks

Atlanta Bread Company*

Children may choose: hamburgers, the home-cooked meal, or Atlanta Bread Co. 4/22 Pork Loin Chick-fil-A*

Children may choose: pizza, the home-cooked meal, or Chick-fil-A. 4/29 Baked Chicken

Atlanta Bread Company*

Children may choose: chicken fingers, the home-cooked meal, or Atlanta Bread Co. 5/6 Baked Ham Chick-fil-A*

Children may choose: corn dogs, the home-cooked meal, or Chick-fil-A. 5/13 Baked Pasta

Atlanta Bread Company*

Children may choose: pizza, the home-cooked meal, or Atlanta Bread Co. 5/20 Fried Chicken Chick-fil-A*

Children may choose: chicken fingers, the home-cooked meal, or Chick-fil-A. 5/27 Beef Tips

Atlanta Bread Company*

Children may choose: hamburgers, the home-cooked meal, or Atlanta Bread Co. * The family maximum does not apply when purchasing Chick-fil-A or Atlanta Bread Company meals.

No reservation required. First come first served. Home-cooked meal offered weekly.

Atlanta Bread Company and Chick-fil-A will alternate weeks. Drinks included.

N E S D AY N I G H T S DINNER, 5:15 pm (see menu, left)

DIVORCE CARE, 6:30-8:30 pm, C124

M&M for children through age five, 6:15 pm

PRAYER IN THE CHAPEL, 6:30-7:30 pm

Dr. Jimmie Harley leads a time of prayer for specific needs.

KIDS SERVING KIDS for Grades 1-5, 6:15 pm

Beginning April 29, Kids Serving Kids ministry opens up kids’ eyes to see the needs of people around the world and in their community, shapes their hearts to see God’s compassion, and encourages them to boldly follow God’s call. Children will discover the basic needs of those living in poverty and will be prompted to find answers to how they can pray, give, serve, and love those in need. God is the Storyweaver and children will be challenged to wonder about a world bigger than their own.

UNITED for Students, 6:30 pm

LIFE GROUP, 6:30-7:30 pm, B229

Led by Daniel & Lynn Pascazio / Keith & Lin Cunningham

WORSHIP MINISTRY

Contemporary Choir, 6:20 pm Traditional Choir, 7:30 pm Taylors Orchestra, 7:30 pm For information on how to join one of our choirs, orchestra, bands or the media team, email dianng@taylorsfbc.org.

Weekly teaching sessions for Christian growth.

New classes begin April 8, 6:30-7:30 pm Karen Salerno & Joey Bellamy

Counter Culture

by David Platt

Colossians Join us as we grow in Christ together through an interactive study of the letter to the church at Colossae.

Fellowship Hall Led by Jeremy Thompson

Seemingly overnight, culture has shifted to the point where right and wrong are no longer measured by universal truth but by popular opinion. Counter Culture shows Christians how to actively take a stand on such issues as sex trafficking, marriage, abortion, and racism — and challenges us to become passionate, unwavering voices for Christ.

Room B232-233 | $13 Led Chris Arnold

Iron Sharpens Iron

Unglued:

Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions

by Lysa TerKeurst This class will help women answer the question: “Is it really possible to make emotions work for us instead of against us?”

Room B227 Led by Beth Caskey & Kelly Arnold Book: $17 | Workbook: $11

Take Heart

Come learn how you can use your passions, abilities, life experiences, and spiritual gifts to serve the body of Christ at Taylors FBC.

Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17). This Scripture clearly states the importance of biblical community among men. This class will help foster those important relationships.

We should not be surprised when life is unpredictable because Jesus speaks to this truth: In this world you will have trouble but TAKE HEART. I have overcome the world (John 16:33). This class will encourage women with the truth that God’s Word is our stabilizer during such times.

Room B231 | $10 Led by Kathy & Ken Dority

Room B127 Led by Benj Buck

Room B132-133 Led by Dianne Lister

PLACE

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James | Jennifer | Ashleigh | James, Jr | Sarah | Jacob Joshua | Grace | Hannah | Caleb | David | Rebecca

BODOLOSKY James and Jennifer Bodolosky recently shared with our ministerial staff that the Lord was directing their family to a new area of ministry within Alaska. We were encouraged to hear how God is directing their steps, and are excited to see what God will do through this faithful family as they join the GraceWorks team. I am also excited that in this new role, we will have opportunities to serve side by side with them for the sake of the Gospel among native Alaskans. You can read a little of their story as they make this transition.

If you have been financially supporting the Bodolosky family, then you will also want to contact them shortly to learn more about how they will be receiving funds in the future.

Jeremy Thompson, Minister of Missions and Evangelism

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family has been called by God to Ourserve as missionaries in Alaska with GraceWorks ­— an evangelical ministry based out of Anchorage. GraceWorks partners with over a hundred churches from across the United States to bring the Hope of Jesus Christ to lost people in towns and villages all over Alaska.

Our journey as Alaska missionaries began over four years ago with a calling to serve with Missionary Aviation Repair Center in Soldotna, AK. This assignment has allowed us many opportunities to serve, share the love of Christ, and learn about our people group – native Alaskans. We love MARC and will always cherish the relationships God allowed us to have there. God has prepared us, however, for a new journey of service, and we are excited to take that first step again.

Many from our Taylors FBC family have walked this entire journey with us.

You have prayed for, encouraged, and supported us. We would not have made it this far without your consistent love and encouragement – Thank You! Our new assignment with GraceWorks is incredibly exciting for our family for two reasons. First, GraceWorks is a ministry where our entire family can serve. During the summer, Jennifer and I will serve as area leaders for teams that come from

around the United States to evangelize and partner with local churches in park ministry. Ashleigh will be digging in and helping with bookkeeping and accounting while she majors in Math at UAA (University of Alaska Anchorage).

James, Jr., Sarah, and Jacob will be using the skills they learned through Child Evangelism Fellowship to minister and teach young people. Even the younger members of our family – Joshua, Grace, Hannah, Caleb, David, Rebecca – have a role to play. They, along with the rest of us, demonstrate the impact the love of Christ has on a family, to young kids who may have never known what family can look like. The second reason this ministry is exciting for us is we have been challenged to expand the GraceWorks village ministry. After the busy summer ministry slows down, we will look to use the resources of GraceWorks to reach out to villages to minister to young people and teach them about Jesus.

Our service at MARC and at camp during the last four years has given us the experience we need to accomplish this new challenge!

We look forward to this next part of our journey. Taylors has served with GraceWorks and will serve again this summer. We look forward to working with you and serving the King of Kings.

It is with great joy that I write to you on behalf of Christ Fellowship Salt Lake.

We are thankful for you! Your graciousness, encouragement and generosity towards us are a testimony to the power of the Gospel and the kindness of God. When I think of you, my mind goes to the apostle Paul’s letter to the Philippian Church when he wrote, I have received everything in full and have abundance; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you have sent, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God (4:18). To us, you guys are our Philippian church.

Much like the church of Philippi sent Epaphroditus to minister to Paul’s needs (2:25), you send short-term REACH teams to come alongside of us in our weakness. And although you bless us in a myriad of ways, I would like to take this moment to thank you particularly for making short-term teams a priority.

Last summer we were aided by two REACH teams from Taylors. Their assistance was crucial and strategic as we had recently sent out a new House Church to begin to engage West Valley City, the second largest and most diverse city in Utah, with the Gospel. The House Church was commissioned with around ten adults, so you can imagine how thankful they were to have extra hands to plow new ground and sow the seeds of the Gospel in a city that has well over 130,000 residents.

These two well-equipped teams helped us with community block parties, door-

to-door evangelism, free lunches in the park for folks in need, etc. In fact, just over the summer months we had over 150 opportunities to share the Gospel, distributed over 400 Gospel packets and connected with a wide variety of people groups including Burmese, Vietnamese, Bosnian, Iraqi, Hispanic, Tongan, Iranian, and Navajo just to name a few. We could not have done this without the help of our partners. To God be the glory!

This June we are excited to have another group from Taylors! Please be in prayer for the team as they prepare to join us in the work of ministry for that week. Pray for the unbelievers who will hear the Gospel, many for the very first time. Please ask God to open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak for the mystery of Christ…that we may make it clear in the way we ought to speak (Colossians 4:3-4). We are anxious to watch the Spirit of God continue to work in the days ahead.

It is a joy to participate in the Gospel with you! The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

Adam Madden

www.ChristFellowshipSLC.com

We take pride in announcing that Taylors First Baptist Church WMU has been awarded the prestigious Triple A Achievement Certificate for 2013-2014 from the WMU Auxiliary to South Carolina Baptist Convention. This award highlights achievement, accomplishment and advancement through effective ministry by WMU. Cindy Norris has been named WMU Director at Taylors First Baptist Church for the remainder of the church year. Cindy and husband, David, have two grown sons and three grandchildren. Cindy has been involved with WMU organizations since the 1950's beginning in Sunbeams and she achieved Queen Regent with Service during her GA years. As a young woman she was a member of YWAs, Baptist Young Women and Baptist Women, now known as Women on Mission.

She has served for the past twenty years on the Associational WMU Leadership Team, twice as Associational WMU Director. Welcome Cindy, and thank you for your service.

Saturday, April 11, 9-11 am Taylors Ministry Center To volunteer, sign up in Life Groups or at the Men’s Desk.

Gifts to Annie Armstrong Easter Offering support the efforts of the North American Mission Board’s Send North America strategy, as missionaries and church planters push back lostness in the United States and Canada.

Taylors FBC Budget: $48,474 Designated gifts are also accepted.

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Our Church Family

In Memoriam COUPLES DATE NIGHT Friday, April 17, 6-9 pm Childcare for birth-5th grade Children will be fed dinner. $5 per child ($10 max per family) Drop your children off at Taylors FBC and go out for a fun date night designed by you! Our Marriage Mentors will provide a resource to help you spend intentional time together enriching your marriage.

Register at www.taylorsfbc.org/marriage

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Highlighting New Items in our Library Bunny's First Spring

by Sally Lloyd-Jones Celebrate the joy-filled rebirth and renewal at the heart of springtime.

The Case for Grace by Lee Strobel Revealing details of his own journey from atheism to Christianity, Lee Strobel, draws upon stories of everyday people to explore the depth of God’s redeeming love.

All the Places to Go by John Ortberg

God opens doors and invites us to walk into the unknown. Choosing to stay or go will determine the kind of life we live and the person we become.

Submerged / Shattered / Stranded / Silenced / Sabotaged by Dani Pettrey

Each book in the series, Alaskan Courage, is an amazing story of faith, suspense, forgiveness and second chances.

Your Legacy by Dr. James Dobson

Learn to build meaningful faith in children and pass it along to future generations.

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Ethel McElrath October 25, 1925 – December 19, 2014 Fred Peterson October 24, 1923 – January 20, 2015 Joyce Kay January 13, 1933 – January 22, 2015 Billy Jackson February 3, 2015 Bill Morrow August 13, 1933 – February 3, 2015 Sue Stone February 21, 1925 – February 8, 2015 Harold Killian June 23, 1922 – February 17, 2015 Hazel Forrester May 22, 1929 – February 22, 2015

Baptisms

We welcome the following to the Body of Christ through believer’s baptism: Tessa Bobbie, Eric Coggin, Mike Coggin, Madison Coggin, Lauren Dillon, Ethan Dover, Taylor Morgan, Danielle O’Shields, Jacob Taylor, Kaytlin Taylor, Olivia Kate Wells, and Jon Young

Staff Anniversaries

APRIL Renee Morton..... Twenty-five Years of Service Ryan Brooks...............Nine Years of Service Dawn Anschuetz........... OneYear of Service MAY Jeff Hensley............Twelve Years of Service Clyde Duncan............Nine Years of Service Jesse Lee.................. Eight Years of Service

Stewardship Report

JANUARY Budget Needs.......................... $497,163.48 Budget Receipts....................... $347,155.44 Other Receipts........................... $31,396.62 Total Jan. Receipts................... $378,552.06 YTD Budget Needs.................. $497,163.48 YTD Budget Receipts............... $347,155.44 FEBRUARY Budget Needs.......................... $497,163.48 Budget Receipts....................... $430,606.81 Other Receipts........................... $44,436.83 Total Feb. Receipts................... $475,043.64 YTD Budget Needs.................. $994,326.96 YTD Budget Receipts............... $777,762.25

Sunday Statistics

1/4 1/11 1/18 1/25 2/1 2/8 2/15 2/22 3/1 3/8 3/15

LIFE GROUPS Preschool....322....... 352........294....... 309........335....... 306........303....... 322........343.......302....... 342 Children......205....... 259........241....... 251........240....... 236........208....... 225........243.......204....... 236 Students......159....... 188........171....... 165........152....... 183........139....... 167........170.......126....... 158 College.........48......... 46........107......... 96..........82......... 79..........73......... 72..........63......... 34......... 40 Singles...........75......... 79..........75......... 77..........65......... 68..........73......... 71..........67......... 60......... 68 Adults..........702....... 870........855....... 819........904....... 861........760....... 822........809.......757....... 850 Total SS....1,511.... 1,794.....1,743.... 1,717.....1,778....1,733.... 1,556....1,679.... 1,695....1,483.... 1,694 WORSHIP Morning....1,331.... 1,848.....1,725.... 1,925.....1,758....1,782.... 1,500....1,701.... 1,657....1,354.... 1,558 Evening......N/A....... 121........159......... 97..........76....... 117........109....... 130........115.......139....... 663 Betania........43........ 57........ 74........ 65.........67........ 67........ 50......N/A.........71........ 64......N/A

SPRING PICNIC

Sunday, April 19 | 12 pm Taylors Park Picnic Shelter

COLLEGE GRADUATE RECOGNITION Sunday, May 3 Modern Worship, 10:30 am

Graduates and their families are invited to lunch in the Apex following the Worship Service.

To register, contact Nancy at 864-678-8827 or nancyc@taylorsfbc.org.

NEW ZUMBA CLASSES Tuesdays at 7 pm Saturdays at 9 am

SPORTSWORLD RALLY Tim Lester, Former NFL Athlete

Wednesday, April 15 6:30 pm Taylors Rec Center No Cost

EVERY WEEK AT TAYLORS

Sunday

Traditional Worship/Life Groups for Adults, Children & Students, 9 am College Life Groups/Breakfast, 9:19 am Contemporary Worship/Modern Worship/ Life Groups for Adults, Children & Students/ Kids Worship, 10:30 am Bible Drill, 4:30 pm and 4:45 pm Regeneration Student Choir, 5 pm Evening Worship, 6 pm Students Small Groups, 6:15 pm

Monday

Legacy Choir, 10 am Mission Doll Workshop, 4 pm

Tuesday

Tuesday Morning Bible Study, 10 am Taylors Singles Volleyball, 7 pm

Wednesday

Library Open, 4 pm Dinner Served, 5:15 pm Parish Nurse Office Opens, 5:30 pm M&M for Preschool, Children's Choirs for Elementary Through 4/22, Kids Serving Kids Begins 4/29, 6:15 pm Contemporary Choir Rehearsal, 6:20 pm Prayer in the Chapel / Life Group/ Journey / UNITED for Students, 6:30 pm Traditional Choir Rehearsal / Orchestra Rehearsal / Vocal Team Rehearsal, 7:30 AA Meeting, 8 pm

Saturday

AA Meeting, 8 pm

Calendar of Events

APRIL 2015___________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 Spring Break - No Evening Activities (Except Choir & Orchestra Rehearsals) FRIDAY, APRIL 3 Good Friday Experience: Seven Last Words, Lord’s Supper, 12 pm Good Friday, Church Office & Taylors Rec Center Closed SATURDAY, APRIL 4 Taylors Singles to BJU Living Gallery Performance, 4:30 pm EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 5 Celebration of The Risen Christ & Baptism, 9 & 10:30 am No Evening Activities WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 Taylors TownSquare, 12 pm New Journey Classes Begin SATURDAY, APRIL 11 Single Mom’s Oil Change, 9 am SUNDAY, APRIL 12 Taylors Singles Lunch, 11:45 am Historical Marker Dedication, 12 pm Widow/Widower Dinner, 4:30 pm MONDAY, APRIL 13 XYZ Lunch and Program, 11:15 am TUESDAY, APRIL 14 WMU Global Missions Luncheon, 11 am

Cost: $5 per person Join us for a delicious meal and fellowship with other single adults.

GYM NIGHT Every Tuesday from 7-9 pm Taylors Rec Center Gym Come out each Tuesday night for a game of volleyball and fellowship with other single adults.

For more information, contact Nancy at 864-678-8827 or nancyc@taylorsfbc.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 19 Taylors College Picnic, 12 pm North Greenville University Concert Choir & Orchestra, 6 pm MONDAY, APRIL 20 Grief Support for Parents, 6:30 pm THURSDAY, APRIL 23 Taylors Men Target Shooting, 6:30 pm FRIDAY, APRIL 24 Taylors Children’s Choirs Dress Rehearsal, 6 pm SATURDAY, APRIL 25 HopeNet: Foster Care Training, 10 am (Childcare available with reservation.)

SUNDAY, APRIL 26 "Generations: This Is Love" led by Taylors Children’s Choirs, 6 pm Taylors Students Family Day RSVP Deadline TUESDAY, APRIL 28 WMU Bold Missions, 7 pm (At the Home of Mary Gay) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 Taylors Children "Kids Serving Kids" Begins, 6:15 pm

MAY 2015_____________________________________________ FRIDAY, MAY 1 Music on Main Dinner Theatre: Motown at the Diner, 7 pm

SUNDAY, MAY 3 Baptism, 9 & 10:30 am College Graduation Recognition, 10:30 am College Graduate Luncheon / Taylors Students Family Day, 11:45 am

Sundays, April 12 and May 17 11:45 am | Singles Welcome Area

FRIDAY, APRIL 17 Couples Date Night, 6 pm Taylors Students Girls’ Event, 6:30 pm

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 SportsWorld Rally, Taylors Rec Center, 6:30 pm

SATURDAY, MAY 2 Taylors Men’s Breakfast, 8:30 am

LUNCH

THURSDAY, APRIL 16 Taylors Men Golf Outing, 7:15 pm

MONDAY, MAY 4 Summer Spectacular Registration Opens WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 Taylors TownSquare, 12 pm THURSDAY, MAY 7 National Day of Prayer Service, 12 pm June/July Newsletter Deadline, 5 pm** SUNDAY, MAY 10 Mother’s Day | Parent/Child Dedication Dinner with the Staff Reservation Deadline No Evening Activities

SUNDAY, MAY 17 High School Graduate Recognition, 9 & 10:30 am Taylors Singles Lunch, 11:45 am High School Graduate Recognition Luncheon, 11:45 am MONDAY, MAY 18 Canada REACH Trip (Through 5/21) Dinner with the Staff, Part 1, 6 pm Grief Support for Parents, 6:30 pm WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 Dinner with the Staff, Part 2, 6:30 pm THURSDAY, MAY 21 Taylors Men Golf Outing, 7:15 pm SUNDAY, MAY 24 Lord’s Supper, 9 & 10:30 am No Evening Activities MONDAY, MAY 25 Memorial Day, Church Office Closed Taylors Singles Hiking Trip, 8:30 am

MONDAY, MAY 11 XYZ Lunch and Program, 11:15 am

TUESDAY, MAY 26 Taylors Singles Volleyball, 7 pm WMU Bold Missions, 7 pm (At the Home of Lea Ricker)

TUESDAY, MAY 12 WMU Global Missions Luncheon, 11 am

THURSDAY, MAY 28 Taylors Target Shooting, 6:30 pm

THURSDAY, MAY 14 REACH Trip to Boston (Through 5/17)

** Newsletter Submissions: Articles/events must be approved by ministerial staff.

Submissions are printed at the discretion of the church staff and may be edited.

Please e-mail items to kimk@taylorsfbc.org by May 7 for the June/July issue.

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God Was at Work Through Our Small Groups A weekend filled with opportunities to...

Reflect on who God is as our Redeemer, Restorer, Hope, and Strength; Engage with God through Worship, study of His Word, and small groups of women;

We asked each woman in a REST group to answer the question: “Which of the REST attributes (reflect, engage, surrender or trust), is more difficult for you?” One lady shared that she had lost a son to suicide and was still reeling from its devastation.

Trust was especially difficult for her. The lady sitting next to her shared that God had ordained that the two of them sit next to each other. Why? Because she had lost her mom to suicide almost two years ago and trust was still a major issue for her as well.

A third lady in the group shared that she had lost two family members to suicide. God created a sweet bond of caring among those women. Only He could have arranged for those three ladies to be in the same small group...three women from three different churches united and bonded by a loving God.

Surrender through prayer and time alone with God; Trust Him in deeper ways as we study His character and experienced His presence.

What did women appreciate about this retreat?

The presence and working of the Holy Spirit Powerful worship of our mighty God Deep insights into the truth of His Word Time to be alone with God Groups to pray and share together Fellowship with women of all generations Lots of laughter and fun, including a “fashion show!”

Times to rest and refresh Great food in a beautiful environment “The presence of the Lord was in this place!” - Retreat Participant “Taylors’ ladies have been so welcoming and loving towards us from the first moment of the first Bible study we attended. God is doing great things through your ministry!” - Taylors’ Guest

Living Proof Live with Beth Moore July 10-11 | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Tickets: www.lproof.org We are praying about the great things God will do in the lives of women in our area. We hope to see you and the women in our communities at Living Proof Live. Don’t wait – register today and add Living Proof Live to your 2015 calendar!

YOU Lead

July 9-10 | Buncombe Street United Methodist | Tickets: www.lproof.org GREENVILLE, SC BON SECOURS WELLNESS ARENA | JUL.

A training pre-conference for all leaders in women's ministry. Whether you are aSEATING RESERVED current leader or desire to serve with Taylors Women, YOU Lead is designed to help you effectively reach and disciple women for Christ. Be motivated and encouraged through experienced speakers and a broad range of breakout sessions. lifeway.com/livingproof | 888-695-0888 Events subject to change without notice. Sales tax and fees may be applied.

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Welcome New Members

Dawson Wease*

Tim & Penny Smith

Joined January 18

by Baptism

Joined January 18

by Letter

Zack Miller

Rebekah Lawson

Joined January 18

by Watchcare

Joined January 25

by Watchcare

Kaytlin Taylor

Jacob Taylor

Danielle O’Shields

Darcy Arnold

Joined February 1

by Baptism

Joined February 1

by Baptism

Joined February 1

by Baptism

Joined February 1

by Watchcare

Part One:

Monday, May 18 6-8 pm Apex Worship Room Join us for a free, casual dinner in a relaxed setting with a group of people who, like you, want to learn more about Taylors. Childcare is provided for children 5th grade and younger with reservation.

Dinner will be served to the children. Middle and High School students will remain with parents.

Reservations are required by May 10 www.taylorsfbc.org/dinner

Part Two:

Michael Grubbs

Ryan Sharpe

Joined February 8

by Watchcare

Joined February 8

by Watchcare

Lauren Dillon

Taylor Morgan

Joined March 1

by Baptism

Joined March 1

by Baptism

Wednesday, May 20 6:30-8 pm Singles Welcome Area Come back to ask questions, discuss membership and serving opportunities, as well as help us get to know you a little better.

Molly Holder

Daniel Maggard

Jowell* & Holly Bolivar

Ed & Patricia Mercier

Joined March 1 by Letter Also Pictured: Ryan

Joined March 1

by Watchcare

Joined March 1 Jowell by Baptism Holly by Statement

Joined March 4

by Statement

Contact Gail Davis at gaild@taylorsfbc.org or 678-8811 if you have any questions.

Alex & Becky* Hyman

Shannon & Gwen Watson

John & Christy Groome

Hannah Watson

Sybil Sellers

Joined March 4 Alex by Statement Becky by Baptism

Joined March 4

by Statement

Joined March 8 by Letter Also Pictured: Lucas and Lydia

Joined March 8

by Statement

Joined March 8

by Letter

Photo Not Available: Jon Young Joined January 25 by Baptism * New members who have indicated a commitment to follow Christ through believer’s baptism.

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Postmaster: Send address changes to First Baptist Church, 200 West Main Street, Taylors, SC 29687. Editor: Kim Keller, Phone 864-244-3535, Fax 864-244-6067, Email kimk@taylorsfbc.org. Web site http://www.taylorsfbc.org

200 West Main Street . Taylors, SC 29687

Camp in the City

July 27-31, 9 am-4 pm For Children K5-5th Grade Camp in the City is a day-camp produced by Pine Cove Camps.

This five day high-energy camp allows your camper to experience Jesus through Bible study, worship, laser tag, water slides, and so much more alongside college student counselors whose main goal is to show your child how much fun it is to follow Christ! www.campiscoming.com. Cost: $250 Scholarships and payment plans are available.

Host The Camp Leaders in Your Home!

Contact brittanyp@taylorsfbc.org for questions about camp and host homes.

Are you moving? Please notify the church office of your address change!

Summer Spectacular June 22-26, 9 am-12 pm For Children K3-5th Grade

Take the journey! Summer Spectacular takes your kids to uncharted territory where they will begin to understand that obedience to God can lead them beyond the expected. Toss the map, stick close to your guide, and prepare to listen for God’s direction in this journey that is unknown to us, but known by Him. No cost.

Jeff Harrelson Basketball Camp July 13-17 9 am-12 pm

For Rising 1st-5th Graders

1-4 pm For Rising Middle & High Schoolers Registration Opens in May.

Registration opens May 4.

It's Time to Volunteer!

Volunteer Rally is June 21 at 4 pm.

Be a part of this great opportunity to REACH our community!

For preschool and elementary, contact Brittany via brittanyp@taylorsfbc.org, call 292-4056 or sign up online now.

Registration is Open for the 2014-2015 School Year We offer classes for K3, K4, K5 as well as Parent’s Day Out For Details Visit

www.taylorsfirstpreacademy.com