VISION and
VALUES
MISSION ENCOUNTER GOD EQUIP BELIEVERS ENGAGE THE WORLD Dear Taylors Family, After Jesus was resurrected from the dead, He appeared to His disciples on a mountain near His headquarters in Galilee. It was hard for many of those followers to conceive, but the dramatic events of Jerusalem had changed their lives. Standing before them was both the suffering leader Who hung on a cross as well as the gloriously-alive Lord. They had run from the former but now worshiped the Risen Christ. It was then that Jesus cast a vision for how His ministry would be continued to all people everywhere to the end of the age. Jesus’ mission that day was clear, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations (people groups), baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you" (Matthew 28:19-20). A few days after Taylors celebrates Jesus' resurrection in 2016, we will revisit that day when Jesus not only gave His mission to Peter, James, John and the rest of the disciples, but to us as well. In a sermon series that will take us through May, we will embrace what I believe is Jesus' vision for our church as well as uncover the values that strengthen that vision. Through much time, prayer and work, I and our ministerial team are ready to present to you our new mission statement that aligns with what took place on that mountain long ago. Here is the statement you'll be hearing much about in the days ahead: "We as a church seek to make disciples as we encounter God, equip believers, and engage the world." We'll not only explore what this mission means, but also reveal the seven values we've crafted that will give it direction, focus and strength. I couldn't be more excited to share our vision and values that will ignite our ministry in the spring and summer, and that shapes our plans for the fall and beyond. What I will provide for you should be more than strategic points on paper, but the guiding principles of our ministry and mission for years to come. Just as Jesus transformed the lives of those followers, invested in them and sent them out, He does the same today. What a wonderful way to celebrate the meaning of Easter -- by taking part in the very same vision given from a mountain in Galilee long ago. Be in prayer. Be ready to listen and learn. Be ready to go. It's going to be a great few weeks together. Paul Jimenez, Pastor
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The Greenville Chorale presents
A Great Sacred Song Fest Sunday, April 24 | 3:00 pm Taylors First Baptist Church The 160-voice Greenville Chorale will present their Spring Concert at Taylors FBC featuring old and new sacred music from Bach and Beethoven to Dan Forrest and Mack Wilberg, classic anthems, hymn arrangements and spirituals. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Greenville’s premiere choral ensemble singing the great songs of faith! Tickets are $25 for Taylors FBC members ($10 discount), available now through Diann Greer in the Worship Office.
Regeneration Student Choir REACH Trip to Virginia/Washington, DC June 18-25 Pray for the team of eighty-two who are preparing for a week of singing and sharing the gospel in churches, veterans’ facilities, national monuments, and ministries to the homeless and hurting throughout our nation’s capital. Thanks to everyone who supported our “Night of Music on Main” fundraiser!
Mark your calendars….
Freedom Celebration Taylors Worship Ministry Friday, July 1, 7:30 pm TD Stage at the Peace Center, Greenville
We invite you to join us, with a heart of expectation, as we worship Jesus together on Sunday, April 10, at 7:00 pm. Childcare available for birth to age five. One of the important values of our church is expectant worship – we come to worship, to actively participate in seeking God and praising Him together, with an expectant heart that we will truly encounter Him, think on Him, learn from Him, be changed and sent out by Him. We do that every Sunday morning, but also in special worship nights throughout the year. These evenings together give us extended time and the ability to focus more intently on particular aspects of God’s character and His work in us. One such worship night is coming on April 10, led by the Worship Choir, Band, Taylors Orchestra, and the Regeneration Student Choir. The focus of this worship night will be the sufficiency of Christ for everything we need. Through Christ, God has fulfilled His promise to redeem us and to do the work of making us like Jesus. Consider these verses from 2 Peter 1:3-4: His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. The theme “Let It Be Jesus” challenges us to rely on the sufficiency of Jesus for our salvation, our righteousness, our protection, our hope in suffering, our perseverance in trial, our power in weakness, and our boldness in sharing the gospel. As the Apostle Paul proclaimed, “For me, to live is Christ.” (Philippians 1:21) During the 5th Century, St. Patrick was seeking to carry the gospel throughout Ireland. As a supplication for both protection and guidance he wrote a prayer that has been offered up to the present day. One of the latter verses sums up the theme of “Let it Be Jesus.” Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ within me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ at my right, Christ at my left, Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks to me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me. Sunday, May 1, 6 pm Presented by Taylors Children's Choirs Childcare for Birth through Age Five
Calling on the super-powered Fruit of the Spirit available to every follower of Christ, the Agape League superheroes soon find themselves facing a problem within their own ranks. Will they be able to find a solution?
Wednesday Nights Dinner
Taylors Worship Rehearsals
See Menu Below | 5:15 pm
Contemporary: 6:20 pm Traditional: 7:30 pm Orchestra: 7 pm
Preschool M&M for Children Through Age Five Preschool Area, 6:15 pm
Life Group
Elementary
Meeting with Galatians Journey Class
Books of the Bible Practice For Grade 3
Joined January 24 Brian, Noel & Peyton by Letter Page by Baptism
Elementary Area, 5:45 pm
Children's Choirs For Grades 1-5 Elementary Area, 6:15 pm
Karen Salerno & Joey Bellamy
Resolving Everyday Conflict
UNITED
Fellowship Hall | 6:30 pm Led by Paul Jimenez
For Middle and High School Students Apex, 6:30 pm
Prayer in the Chapel
Galatians
Dr. Jimmie Harley leads a time of prayer for specific needs.
The Loft | 6:30 pm Led by Jeremy Thompson
Chapel, 6:30 pm
Authentic Manhood: Combat Training
Adoption and Foster Care Group If you are a foster/adoptive parent, considering fostering/adopting, or desire to provide support for families who do either, please join us as we provide encouragement, support, and education for all of the above.
Brian & Noel Rogers Peyton & Page*
Wella Von Hofe Joined January 27 by Letter Pictured with Mark Von Hofe
Room C126 | 6:30 pm Led by Shannon Watson
Hot Topics for Today’s Parents
Room B129 | Led by Mission 1:27 | 6:30 pm
Room F71 | 6:15 pm Led by Andy and Dawn Vanasse
DivorceCare
The Armor of God
Room C124 | 6:30 pm Led by Ed & Kris Natterstad | Through April 13
Room B128 | 6:30 pm Led by Julie Caldwell and Marsha Sharp
Andrew & Carol Bell Joined February 7 by Statement
Wednesday Dinner Served 5:15-6 pm Adults $6, Children, $4 / Family Maximum $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. 4/6
Baked Chicken or Chick-fil-A* Children may choose: chicken fingers, the home-cooked meal, or Chick-fil-A. 4/13 Baked Ham or Atlanta Bread Co.* Children may choose: pizza, the home-cooked meal, or Atlanta Bread Co. 4/20 Chicken Casserole or Chick-fil-A* Children may choose: chicken nuggets, the home-cooked meal, or Chick-fil-A. 4/27 Meatloaf or Atlanta Bread Co.* Children may choose: hamburgers, the homecooked meal, or Atlanta Bread Co.
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Fried Chicken or Chick-fil-A* Children may choose: chicken nuggets, the home-cooked meal, or Chick-fil-A. 5/11 Roast Beef or Atlanta Bread Co.* Children may choose: hamburger, the homecooked meal, or Atlanta Bread Co. 5/18 Pork Chop or Chick-fil-A* Children may choose: wiener wraps, the home-cooked meal, or Chick-fil-A. 5/25 Baked Pasta or Atlanta Bread Co.* Children may choose: pizza, the homecooked meal, or Atlanta Bread Co.
* The family maximum does not apply when purchasing Chick-fil-A or Atlanta Bread Co. 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.
Katelyn MacDowell Joined February 14 by Watchcare
Michael Norris Joined February 28 by Letter
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Welcome New Members Patricia (Patty) Byars
Zuly Gonzalez-Duran*
Heather Stephens*
Kathy Sutherland
Steve & Mickie Wike
Joined January 27 by Baptism
Joined January 27 by Baptism
Joined January 27 by Baptism
Joined January 27 by Letter
Joined January 27 by Statement
JJ & Jennifer Burgess Lydia and Joel
Tony & Donna Mize
Wyatt Posey
Todd Johnston
Tyler Norman
Joined January 27 by Letter
Joined January 31 by Baptism
Joined January 31 by Statement
Joined February 7 by Baptism
Jackson Davis*
Henry & Angie Burch Leighanne & Alex
Matthew Ernest
Ernest & Faith Knowles Betsy* and Maggie*
Joined February 7 by Baptism
Joined February 7 by Letter
Joined February 7 by Baptism
Joined February 14 Ernest and Faith by Letter Betsy and Maggie by Baptism
Joined February 7 by Letter
Marsha Beaver Joined February 14 by Letter
Heather Bright
Kaitlyn Dobbins
John & Kathy Allsot
James & Tracy Fowler
Ruth Barlass
Joined February 14 by Letter
Joined February 21 by Watchcare
Joined February 28 by Letter
Joined February 28 by Statement
Joined February 28 by Letter
Photos Not Available
Alisia Black* Joined January 3 by Baptism
* New members who have indicated a commitment to follow Christ through believer’s baptism.
Mary Knepp Joined February 21 by Letter
Brayden Nicholson* Joined March 13 by Baptism
Justin & Stephanie McDaniel
Thomas & Hannah Kurhajec
Joined March 13 by Letter
Joined March 13 by Statement
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Our Church Family In Memoriam
Beckey Beard May 3, 1947 – January 23, 2016 Cleland Reed August 10, 1919 – January 30, 2016 Gary Burns October 21, 1931 – February 24, 2016 Mamie Freeman October 20, 1927 – March 9, 2016
Baptisms
We welcome the following to the Body of Christ through believer’s baptism: Patricia Byars, Wyatt Posey, Emma Stephens, Matthew Ernest, Mark Nicholson, Tyler Norman.
Stewardship Report
Staff Anniversaries
JANUARY Budget Needs............................. $615,514.75 Budget Receipts.......................... $388,998.08 Other Receipts.............................. $21,190.59 Total January Receipts................ $410,188.67 YTD Budget Needs..................... $615,514.75 YTD Budget Receipts.................. $388,998.08
APRIL Renee Morton.....Twenty-Six Years of Service Ryan Brooks..................... Ten Years of Service MAY Jeff Hensley............ Thirteen Years of Service Robin McDonald........ Eleven Years of Service Clyde Duncan.................. Ten Years of Service Jesse Lee....................... Nine Years of Service
February Budget Needs............................. $492,411.80 Budget Receipts.......................... $459,203.81 Other Receipts.............................. $28,717.65 Total February Receipts............... $487,921.46 YTD Budget Needs.................. $1,107,926.55 YTD Budget Receipts.................. $848,201.89
Thank You
These individuals wish to thank our church family for prayers, encouragement, and kindness: Margaret Bailey, the family of Rachel Dooley, Willie Hughes, Tina Whitworth.
Sunday Statistics 1/3 1/10* 1/17 1/24** 1/31 2/7
2/14 2/21 2/28 3/6 3/13 Preschool................. 298........... 322.............. 322...............92................346..............353..............325..............313.............. 366.............. 339.............. 274 Children................... 198........... 208.............. 205...............42................219..............213..............202..............203.............. 233.............. 194.............. 170 Youth........................ 163........... 188.............. 169...............N/A.............187..............195..............147..............183.............. 172.............. 164.............. 153 College.................... 51............. 37................ 50.................N/A.............61................62................50................55................ 54................ 23................ 30 Singles..................... 66............. 73................ 63.................N/A.............70................73................81................66................ 60................ 62................ 66 Adults....................... 807........... 842.............. 804...............N/A.............890..............848..............782..............836.............. 844.............. 803.............. 800 Total Life Groups.... 1,583........ 1,670........... 1,613............134..............1,773...........1,744...........1,587...........1,656........... 1,729........... 1,585........... 1,493 Betania..................... 50............. 43................ 57.................N/A.............53................53................49................62................ 54................ 53................ 32 Morning Worship.... 1,574........ 447.............. 1,671............841..............1,729...........1,526...........1,590...........1,621........... 1,570........... 1,444........... 1,411 Evening Worship..... N/A.......... 121.............. 93.................N/A.............115..............61................163..............139.............. 110.............. 111.............. 93 * Fire Alarm ** Snow: One Worship Service / Childcare Open / No Life Groups
Dinner with the Staff Part 1: Monday, April 18, 6-8 pm in the Apex
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.
Our Library During Welcome Center Renovation Project
Our church library will be temporarily closed for the Welcome Center Renovation Project. Do you have a book or other materials? Please return them to the church office.
Reservations are required by April 10: www.taylorsfbc.org/dinner
Middle and high school students are invited to attend dinner. Childcare is provided for children 5th grade and younger with reservation. Dinner will be served to the children.
Part 2: Wednesday, April 20, 6:30-8 pm, Singles Welcome Area
After dinner in the Fellowship Hall, come back to ask questions, discuss membership and serving opportunities, as well as help us get to know you a little better.
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National Day of Prayer Service May 5 at Noon in the Chapel
Taylors First Pre-Academy Registration is Open for 2016-2017 School Year www.taylorsfirstpreacademy.com
Calendar of Events
APRIL 2016 ____________________________________________ FRIDAY, APRIL 1 Burmese Choir Event, 5 pm
MONDAY, APRIL 18 Dinner with the Staff Part 1, 6 pm
SUNDAY, APRIL 3 Commissioning for NEMO Team One Summer Spectacular Registration Opens for Volunteers Widow/Widower Dinner, 4:30 pm Evening Worship/Church Conference, 6 pm
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 Dinner with the Staff Part 2, 6:30 pm
THURSDAY, APRIL 7 Mission Team Travel Safety & Security Training, 9 am SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Single Mom’s Oil Change, 9 am SUNDAY, APRIL 10 Taylors Singles Lunch, 11:45 am Bible Drill Commencement, 2:15 pm Worship Night, 7 pm Dinner with the Staff Reservation Deadline MONDAY, APRIL 11 XYZ Lunch & Program, 11:15 am
THURSDAY, APRIL 21 Taylors Men: Par 3 Golf, 7 pm MEN'S FRIDAY, APRIL 22 Taylors Men: Father/Daughter or Granddaughter Banquet, 6:30 pm
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 Regeneration High School Ensemble, 4 pm (except May 1, 8, and 29) Bible Drill, 4:30 pm (Through April 24)
SUNDAY, APRIL 24 Greenville Chorale Concert, 3 pm in the Worship Center WMU Mission Encouragers Group, 5 pm Parent Talk, 6 pm
Evening Worship Service, 6 pm (except May 8 and 29)
TUESDAY, APRIL 26 WMU Bold Missions Group, 7 pm
TUESDAY, APRIL 12 WMU Global Missions, 11 am FRIDAY, APRIL 15 Taylors Singles Pizza/Game Night, 5:30 pm
THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Taylors Men: Target Shooting, 6:30 pm
SATURDAY, APRIL 16 NEMO REACH Team One (Through 4/23)
FRIDAY, APRIL 29 Taylors Children’s Choirs Dress Rehearsal Worship Center, 6 pm SATURDAY, APRIL 30 SCBC Upstate Children’s Bible Drill
MAY 2016 _____________________________________________ SUNDAY, MAY 1 Taylors Women Summer Bible Registration Opens Baptism , 9 and 10:30 am College Graduate Recognition, 10:30 am College Graduate Lunch, 12 pm “Agape League” Musical by Taylors Children’s Choirs, 6 pm
Sundays
Taylors
SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Concealed Weapons Class, 8:30 am (SharpShooters, 1345 Rutherford Rd)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 Taylors Children’s Choirs Pre-Dress Rehearsal, 6 pm
SUNDAY, APRIL 17 Parent/Child Encouragement Breakfast, 10 am Bible Drill Commencement, 2:15 pm
WEEKLY AT
High School Graduate Luncheon WMU Mission Encouragers Group, 5 pm Evening Worship/Church Conference, 6 pm
Regeneration Student Choir, 5 pm (except May 1, 8, and 29)
Mondays
Legacy Choir, 10 am (except May 30) Mission Doll Workshop, 4 pm (except May 30) Grief Support for Spouses, 6:45 pm (Through April 25) Pick-Up Basketball, 7 pm
Tuesdays
Tuesday Morning Bible Study, 10 am Family to Family, 6:30 pm (Through May 17)
Wednesday
Books of the Bible Practice for Third Graders, 4:45 pm (Through April 20) Preschool M & M, 6:15 pm Taylors Children's Choirs, 6:15 pm (Through April 27)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 Last Day of Journey Classes
Around the World for Elementary, 6:15 pm (Begins May 4)
THURSDAY, MAY 19 Taylors Men: Par 3 Golf, 7 pm
Contemporary Choir Rehearsal, 6:20 pm
FRIDAY, MAY 20 Taylors First Pre-Academy K5 Graduation, 9 am
Journey (Through May 18), Life Group, Prayer in the Chapel, Mission 1:27, UNITED for Middle & High School Students, 6:30 pm
SUNDAY, MAY 22 Lord’s Supper, 9 and 10:30 am
Taylors Orchestra Rehearsal, 7 pm
SUNDAY, MAY 8 Mother’s Day Parent Child Dedication, 9 and 10:30 am High School Graduate Deadline for 5/15 No Evening Worship
TUESDAY, MAY 24 WMU Bold Missions Group, 7 pm
AA Meeting, 8 pm
MONDAY, MAY 9 Legacy Choir, 10 am XYZ Lunch & Program, 11:15 am
THURSDAY, MAY 26 Taylors Men: Target Shooting, 6:30 pm
MONDAY, MAY 2 Summer Spectacular Registration Opens THURSDAY, MAY 5 National Day of Prayer Service, 12 pm Newsletter Deadline
TUESDAY, MAY 10 WMU Global Missions, 11 am SATURDAY, MAY 14 Foster Care Training / Internet Safety, 9 am-12 pm SUNDAY, MAY 15 High School Graduates Sunday Taylors Singles Lunch, 11:45 am
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 Preschool Praise followed by Devotional, 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall
SUNDAY, MAY 29 No Evening Activities MONDAY, MAY 30 Memorial Day Church Office Closed Taylors First Pre-Academy and Greenville County Schools Closed TUESDAY, MAY 31 Summer Spectacular Registration Ends
DivorceCare, 6:30 pm (Through April 13)
Traditional Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 pm
Saturday
AA Meeting, 8 pm
* Articles/events must be approved by a ministerial staff liaison. Submissions are printed at the discretion of the church staff and may be edited. Please e-mail items to kimk@taylorsfbc. org by May 5 for the June/July issue.
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Camp in the City
Summer Spectacular 2016
July 25-29
June 13–17
Registration is Open $254 / Scholarships Available
Register at www.taylorsfbc.org/summer on May 2 $10 per child | Scholarships Available
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Registration for Volunteers Opens April 3 For your child’s safety, we have made significant changes to Summer Spectacular 2016. • •
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Online registration will close at midnight May 31. There will be no registrations at the beginning of Summer Spectacular week. The number of children participating in Summer Spectacular will be limited in order to comply with safety regulations. For this reason, registration will be first come, first served. Each participant will be asked to pay a nominal fee of $10, insuring space is made available for children who will actually be in attendance. If you have any questions about the changes in this year’s event, contact John Alexander, Minister of Elementary Children, at johna@taylorsfbc.org.
Single Mom’s Oil Change April 9 | 9-11 am | Taylors Ministry Center To volunteer, sign up in Life Groups or at the Men’s Desk.
Salvation Army A REACH Community Partner The Salvation Army serves our community by providing men’s and women’s shelters, meals, addiction recovery and many other services to those in need. There are opportunities for you to get involved ministering to families in our community through this organization.
2015 Statistics • • •
44,000 people served 155,606 meals served 3,355 people given housing, food, or energy bill assistance
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59 men graduated from 6-month Addiction Recovery Program Christmas gifts for over 4,000 children
The individual stories are amazing. Someone is always there to share Christ, pray with people, and offer encouragement. On Wednesday and Thursday evenings the church at The Kroc Center averages 115 children and teenagers who participate in Bible study, many of whom have never been to church. The women’s shelter currently has six babies whose mothers are offered practical training on how to care for their children. Contact hopenet@taylorsfbc.org to get involved. 8 | TAYLORSFBC.ORG
You are Invited to WMU! Every Monday, 4-7 pm: Mission Doll Workshop at Taylors Rec Center Tuesday, April 12 and May 10, 11 am Global Missions Group in the Taylors Ministry Center. A catered lunch follows the meeting. Tuesday, April 26 and May 24, 7 pm Bold Missions Group at the home of Sara Cooper Sunday, April 24 and May 15, 5 pm Adults on Mission Encouragers Group in B131
College REACH Team in Salt Lake Though one of the most spectacular places in the world, the Salt Lake City valley is one of the most unreached areas in the world. During Spring Break, a group of students and leaders from our Taylors College partnered with Travis Kerns and the North American Mission Board to work with church planters in the Salt Lake area. One of the biggest opportunities was inviting college students at BYU to an evangelical Bible study on campus. Of the 35,000 students on campus, around 60 are believers in Christ! — Brooks, Minister of College
"During the Salt Lake City REACH Trip, our team served local church plants through canvassing neighborhoods or cleaning and light labor. We visited several Latter Day Saints institutions such as Brigham Young University and Temple Square where we were able to share the love and forgiveness found in Jesus.” — Victoria, Junior Greenville Tech
"The trip to Utah was amazing. It really opened my eyes to the reality of spiritual warfare and taught me more about what sharing the gospel looks like at street level. God is beginning to work in Salt Lake City but the church still has a lot of ground to cover. Please pray God will push the darkness in Salt Lake City and reveal the truth of the gospel to the spiritually blind.” — Nathan, Junior, North Greenville University
Pray for the 2016 REACH Teams! April 16-23 Nemo | Team 1
August 13-20 New Jersey
August 30-September 6 Salt Lake City, UT | Team 3
June 18-25 Virginia / Washington, DC
August 20-27 Nemo | Team 2
September 8-11 Dedham, MA | Team 2
June 19-26 Anchorage, AK
August 26-29 Anchorage, AK Vision Trip
September 30-October 8 Prague 8-Bohnice
July 19-24 Salt Lake City, UT | Team 2
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Lunch Sunday, April 10, 11:45 am Sunday, May 15, 11:45 am Taylors Singles Welcome Area Cost $5. Join other singles for a great meal and fellowship.
Singles Pizza & Game Night Friday, April 15 5:30-9 pm in the Taylors Rec Center CafĂŠ & Arcade
High School Graduate Recognition May 15
May 1
Graduate Recognition, 9 and 10:30 am Lunch with Graduate and Family at Noon in the Apex Register online by 5/8 Lunch is free for graduates and parents and $8 per person for each additional guest.
Father/Daughter or Granddaughter Banquet April 22 | 6:30 pm | $12 per person Register: http://taylorsfbc.org/life-stages/men/events Taylors Men invite you to bring your daughters or granddaughters for a great night with dinner, games and a specialty ice cream bar. You will not want to miss this opportunity for an unforgettable evening spent together.
Miracle Hill Overcomers Center This Taylors FBC ministry partner is looking for volunteers to provide transportation on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights. For more information, please contact us at men@taylorsfbc.org.
A wheelchair ramp being built during the Taylors Men’s ministry workday.
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College Graduate Recognition
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10:30 am in Modern Worship Lunch with Students and Family at Noon in the Apex
For More Information, Contact Nancy 864-678-8827 nancyc@taylorsfbc.org
Summer Bible Study Begins June 22 Registration will open May 1
MARRIAGE CONFERENCE BLESSINGS
A Matter of the Heart
Guest speakers, Barrett and Jenifer Johnson, founders of I.N.F.O. for Families, brought a wonderful message to our weekend with over 100 couples ranging from nearly-weds to those celebrating 49 years of marriage. Sharing practical marriage tools grounded in biblical truth, the outcome includes many stories of lives changed and marriages filled with hope for the future. “We have hope that we can make it through any challenge if we keep our relationship with Jesus our number one priority.” “We are thankful for the reminder that our marriage is not about us, but is a picture to the world of who Christ is.” A special thank you to Taylors Singles who graciously served during the conference.
MENTORING
Internet Safety for Children Foster Care Training Hosted by Mission 1:27 Saturday, May 14 | 9 am-12 pm The Apex | Cost $5 per person Speaker: Bryan Hoover of SC Foster Parent Association Bryan Hoover, Mental Health Advocate and Consultant from SC Foster Parent Association, will present ways children, teens, and families can avoid problems from internet and social media use. He will acquaint parents with suitable resources to keep the internet and social media safe and fun. Childcare provided birth through 5th grade Register: taylorsfbc.org/mission-127
Grief Support for Parents Designed specifically for parents who have lost a child, this is a one-on-one ministry offered to provide comfort, tools, and ongoing support during the grieving process. Led by Dale Northridge: 242-0047 or dale.northridge@yahoo.com Contact Kaitlyn Ross with questions: kaitlynr@taylorsfbc.org or 678-8833.
Our Marriage Mentoring Team is made up of spiritually mature couples who have been married at least 15 years and have a desire and passion to help other couples succeed in marriage.
ENRICHMENT Our Marriage Team hosts periodic enrichment courses offered through Journey on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm. Participate in a large group session and hear from quality speakers and authors through video studies and other venues, and then have the benefit of building relationships and digging deeper in small break-out groups led by our marriage mentors.
MENTORING FOR MARRIED COUPLES Enrichment for Couples Desiring to Grow in Their Marriage and Help for Couples in Crisis. If you would like to grow deeper in your marriage relationship but aren’t sure where to start, consider a mentoring couple. Our marriage mentors are trained to walk alongside of couples who desire to grow and also to help couples in crisis navigate tough times.
PREMARITAL MENTORING Premarital mentoring is designed for couples who are planning a wedding at Taylors FBC or are seeking premarital counseling. After completing the PrepareEnrich online premarital inventory, the couple will be assigned to a mentoring couple to complete at least six mentoring sessions designed to identify concerns and equip couples with tools for a lifetime of success in marriage.
For more information contact hopenet@taylorsfbc.org or 678-8833.
MARRIAGE MENTORS Larry & BJ Bateman Jim & Paula Condon Bo & Donna Davies Ken & Kathy Dority
Larry & Carolyn Freshour Todd & Brentley Reeves Mike & Sally Holmes Dennis & Jacquie Vick Bill & Sue Manwaring Tim & Alison Roller TAYLORSFBC.ORG | 11
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200 West Main Street . Taylors, SC 29687
Are you moving? Please notify the church office of your address change!
HOW TO DISCIPLE YOUR CHILDREN April 24 | Led by John Alexander & Rhonda McMahan
TECHNOLOGY
August 28 | Led by Dustin Dozier
MARRIAGE & THE FAMILY November 13 | Led by Kathy Dority
6-7:30 pm | Apex Worship Room Free childcare is provided for children birth to 5th grade. No registration required.
Have Questions? Receptionist | 244-3535
Hispanic Ministry | 678-8838
Administration | 678-8823
Media | 292-4066
Adult Life Groups | 678-8815
Missions & Evangelism | 678-8838
Assimilation & Spiritual Care | 678-8833
Pastor | 678-8818
Building/Grounds | 678-8807
Prayer Room | 292-8864
Executive Pastor | 678-8811
Public Relations/Publications | 678-8817
Financial | 678-8825
Taylors Children | 292-4056
Food Services | 678-8826
Taylors College | 678-8827
Taylors First Pre-Academy: Kindergarten | 678-8803 Taylors First Pre-Academy: Parents Day Out | 678-8805 Taylors Rec Center | 292-4060 Taylors Singles | 678-8827 Taylors Students | 292-4990 Taylors Worship | 678-8816