August 2017 | Taylors Family

August 2017

AUGUST 25-26

Taylors First Baptist Church “This conference is such a ray of hope for those times we feel that we’ve blown it and such inspiration for the years and issues to come.” Conference Participant $35/person | Register: www.taylorsfbc.org/married Childcare provided if registered by 8/7.

Registration Open through August 20

Dear Church Family, I just returned from London where our mission team relied on our feet and public transportation for days. Americans, I then realized, have a love affair with their cars. We practically live in them when you think of the amount of time we spend in them. And regardless of the make or model or how old it might be, all car owners have one thing in common: they require continual maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations and major repairs when those inevitable malfunctions occur. Whether the car you see at the light next to you is running smoother than ever or is about to break down on the side of the road, it costs you something to keep it going for the long haul.

So it is with our marriages and families. They are in need of continual spiritual maintenance and repair. And that is why I'm so excited about the initial response and potential impact of our Marriage Conference weekend on August 25 and 26. Tim Kimmel from Family Matters, who spoke to Taylors recently, will be leading a conference for husbands, wives, singles and anyone concerned about their homes, families and children. Then, following the conference, we will launch an 8-week small group time for those who desire to take those next steps in strengthening their marriages and relationships.

Please don't wait to register and don't hesitate to reach out to those who need this conference centered on the gospel and grace of Jesus. His glory through His design for your life and home is well worth the cost and the investment of this weekend.

Cheri and I are looking forward to growing with you during this great weekend and beyond.

Paul Jimenez, Pastor

For All Single Adults Ages 24 and Up This fall we will kick off Singles Fellowship. Singles Fellowship will provide special events for singles of all ages, to gather together throughout the year. Any single within the body of Taylors FBC is encouraged to take part. Two examples will be a Bible study offered on Wednesday nights (details on page three) and periodic Sunday lunches. Watch for more about this special fellowship as its mission and purpose unfolds.

Be sure to join us for our first event! Singles Fellowship Lunch: Sunday, August 13, 11:45 am, in Building C Welcome Area, $5 per person The concept of the new symbol is based on the idea of three cords, knotted together - represented by the orange, blue, and green circles.

Ecclesiastes 4:12 - "Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken."

Parent’s Night Out

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“Although initially hesitant, I’m glad I agreed to be part of a D-Group here at Taylors FBC. The friendship, growth, and encouragement I’ve received through the group have been for me, an amazing gift. The Deceiver likes to trick us into thinking we are alone dealing with problems no one else is facing, that everyone else’s families, self-image, friendships, finances, jobs, vacations, and devotional lives are perfect.

However living in close community through my d-group, growing together through the study of Scripture over an extended period of time, continually rebalances and reminds me that this journey is difficult for all, that we need each other, and that the truth of Scripture is still relevant, still transforming, still life-giving, still absolutely vital.”

Laurie Buck "D-groups has given imperfect men a time to come together, remove the mask, study the Bible, dive into Scripture and go deeper in the mercy and grace of a perfect God." Alex Hyman, Taylors Men Coordinator "Read Scripture, meditate on Scripture, memorize Scripture and share Scripture.

These are the spiritual disciplines that I have desired in my life. Being in a D-Group makes it happen for me on a weekly basis. My prayer for my D-Group is this: 'Open our eyes that we may behold wondrous things from your Word' Psalms 119:18.­" D-Group Participant

August 11 | 6:30-9 pm

Step 1: Informational Meeting

Bring your children, birth-5th grade, to Taylors and go out for a fun evening! This event is free of charge. Children will have a snack and can come in their pajamas! Register online by August 7: taylorsfbc.org/life-stages/children/events

November 5 | 4-5:30 pm

October 1 | 4-5:30 pm Step 2: I'm All In Meeting

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Surviving the Holidays seminar helps participants face challe

Preview studies on August 23 at 6:30 pm in the •Fellowship Hall How to deal with emotions

• Helpful tips for surviving social events • Ways to help children through the holidays • How to find hope for the future

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Begins August 30, 6:30 pm

Begins Week of August 28 Meeting Throughout the Week

Pastor Paul will be teaching in the Fellowship Hall.

Begins August 30, 6:30 pm

Jeremy Thompson and Scott Norman a “Word in Life” Bible Study As a follow-up to the conference, keep Join will us host for this encouraging seminar for singles of all ages. Please join us in growing through small groups. To join a November 19, 8:45-11:30 am, C126 Ministry Center! group visit www.taylorsfbc.org/married.

6:30-8:30 pm | Saturday, 9-12 pm the Taylors

AUGUST 25-26 | TAYLORS FBC

Friday,

Light Author and speaker, Dr. Tim Kimmel will bring hope, help andBreakfast will be Served! healing in this radical approach to marriage.

Early Registration: $25/person through July 23 $35/person July 24-August 20 Childcare provided with registration by August 7.

www.taylorsfbc.org/married www.divorcecare.org/holidays Begins August 23, 6:30-8:30 pm

Begins August 30, 6:30 pm

August 23-October 4

Prayer in the Chapel Dr. Jimmie Harley leads a time of prayer for specific needs.

Take Heart for the Journey

DivorceCare

See details on page seven.

Facilitators: Jack Dorn & Phyllis Collins Cost: $10 workbook | Room: C124

Dinner Served, 5:15-6 pm

$8 Adults | $5 Children | $23 Family Maximum*

In addition to our home-cooked menus, we offer Chick-fil-A or Atlanta Bread Company 8/2 Hamburgers (Summer Meal: $6) 8/23 Ham or Chick-fil-A. Children may choose pizza, the home-cooked meal, or Chick-fil-A. 8/30 Chicken Casserole or Atlanta Bread Company. Children may choose the home-cooked meal, chicken stripes, or Atlanta Bread Company. * 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. 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.

Childcare provided for ages Birth - 5 years with reservation.

Call Nancy Clayton at 864-678-8827

DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K) For kids ages 5-12 Facilitator: Vivian Moore Childcare Reservations Room: C125

Required by November 9 864-678-8827 www.taylorsfbc.org

Worship is an integral part of our relationship with Christ. Our Worship Ministry is committed to leading Taylors First Baptist Church as we seek to ENCOUNTER God in humble worship.

Activities for 3K-5th Grade Resume August 23 at 6:15 pm

Welcome back to UNITED! UNITED Food Fight August 23: 6:30-7:45 pm

See Page Twelve for Details about The Gathering

Choirs, band, and orchestra rehearsal schedules are on page twelve.

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WEEKLY AT

Taylors

Unless otherwise noted on monthly calendar

Sunday

Life Groups, 9 and 10:30 am Traditional Worship, 9 am College Life Group, 9:19 am Modern Worship, 10:30 am Contemporary Worship, 10:30 am Evening Worship, 6 pm

Monday

Mission Doll Workshop, 4 pm Men's Pick-Up Basketball, 7 pm

Tuesday

Pickleball, 6 pm

Wednesday

Pickleball, 9 am See Monthly Calendar AA Meeting, 8 pm

Saturday

AA Meeting, 8 pm

August Calendar of Events TUESDAY, AUGUST 1

I Can Bike Camp (Through 8/4)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2

Last Time of Inspiration/Worship, 6:15 pm No Music Rehearsals

MONDAY, AUGUST 7

6th Grade Event at Frankie’s Fun Park, 2 pm

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8

WMU Global Missions Lunch, 11 am

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9 No Evening Meal or Activities No Music Rehearsals

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10

Registration Opens for Mom to Mom, Women's Bible Studies and Friends, Food and Frames Event

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11

Taylors Children: Parent’s Night Out, 6:30 pm

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13

Singles Fellowship Lunch, 11:45 am Taylors Students Leader Meeting, 11:45 am Taylors Students Back-to-School Pool Party

MONDAY, AUGUST 14

Halifax REACH Trip (Through 8/21) XYZ, 11:15 am

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15

Newsletter Deadline, 5 pm*

Family to Family Designed specifically for families with a loved one suffering from mental illness, Family to Family is an in-depth course developed by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and offered at Taylors FBC in the spring and fall of each year.

Discover that you’re not alone, receive encouragement from compassionate leaders who’ve walked in your shoes, and gain valuable insight along with survival skills for the journey with your loved one.

To register, contact NAMI at 331-3300.

New session begins Tuesday, August 22.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16

Taylors Rec: Cheer Camp, 1:30 pm No Evening Meal or Activities Worship Ministry Kick-off, 6:30 pm

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19

Single Mom’s Oil Change, 9 am

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20

Promotion Sunday Taylors Students Parent Lunch, 11:45 am Deacon Training, 4 pm Adults On Mission, 5 pm Evening Worship / Deacon Ordination Service, 6 pm (Childcare birth-age 5)

Greenville County Schools Begin Parent Information Meeting for Taylors First Pre-Academy Kindergarten, 6:30 pm Family to Family, 6:30 pm WMU Bold Missions Group, 7 pm

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23

Regular Wednesday Night Resumes Dinner Served, 5:15 pm Preschool/Elementary, 6:15 pm Contemporary Choir Rehearsal, 6:20 pm Fall Kick-off: Preview of Journey Classes / Take Heart / DivorceCare / DC4K, 6:30 pm UNITED Food Fight, 6:30 pm Traditional Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 pm Taylors Orchestra Rehearsal, 7:30 pm The Gathering for College, 8 pm

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25

Grace Filled Marriage Conference, 6:30-8:30 pm

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26

Grace Filled Marriage Conference, 9 am-12 pm

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27

Tim Kimmel, Special Guest Church Conference, 6 pm

MONDAY, AUGUST 28

First Day of School for Taylors First Pre-Academy Kindergarten

TUESDAY, AUGUST 29 Family to Family, 6:30 pm

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30

Contemporary Choir Rehearsal, 6:20 pm Preschool/Elementary, 6:15 pm Journey Classes / Prayer in the Chapel / Take Heart / DivorceCare / DC4K, 6:30 pm UNITED for Students, 6:30 pm Traditional Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 pm Taylors Orchestra Rehearsal, 7:30 pm The Gathering for College, 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 August 15 for the next issue.

We Need You! Coaching basketball is a great opportunity to equip young minds for more than just playing a sport. We are seeking coaches for all age groups to give just a couple of hours a week to these young players. Contact Elaine Taylor at elainet@taylorsfbc.org or call 292-4058.

Registration opens for players September 6.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 22

The Book of Ephesians Tuesday Morning Bible Study Led by Sandra Brown Begins Tuesday, September 12 at 10 am. All ages, both men and women are welcome to join.

No registration or fee required.

Our Church Family In Memoriam

June Stewardship Report

Buddy White December 27, 1950-June 29, 2017 Virginia Summey June 24, 1923-July 1, 2017

Welcome New Staff Members Alex Rogers ­— Alex has joined our maintenance staff and will become a familiar face on evenings and weekends.

Baptisms

Dick Kay — Dick has joined our Taylors Rec staff and will be assisting in many areas of the Taylors Rec Center and the ministries involved on our campus there.

Amanda McKenna, Taylors Students Ministry Assistant ­— Amanda and her husband, Mark, are happy to be back in the Greenville area and rejoined as members of Taylors FBC in February. Amanda grew up at Taylors and worked as an intern in Taylors Children and Taylors College. It has always been a dream of Amanda’s to work at our church. She feels honored and humbled to be able to join the staff and serve the students and their families for the glory of God.

Thank You

Budget Needs........................$419,141.88 Budget Receipts.....................$393,016.04 Other Receipts.........................$21,137.61 Total June Receipts................$414,153.65 Budget Needs.....................$2,724,422.22 YTD Budget Receipt...........$2,403,824.80

We welcome the following to the Body of Christ through believer’s baptism: Carter Gould, Trent Gould, Gavin Wenning.

Staff Anniversaries

Dustin Dozier............ Three Years of Service Beth Caskey............ Twelve Years of Service

Sunday Statistics

7/2 7/9 7/16 7/23 Preschool ......146......... 187.........185..........182 Elementary....111......... 132.........124..........156 Students........73........... 104.........93............66 College .........7............. 8..............5..............11 Adults............715......... 841.........771..........766 Life Group Total...............1052...... 1272.......1178........1264 Betania...........64........... 63...........52............55 Morning Worship.........995......... 1301.......1307........1175 Evening Worship.........n/a.......... 105.........102..........178

Pat Holbert and family would like to thank the church family for prayers and support during their time of loss.

Welcome Our New Members

Mark & Connie Kemp Joined June 25

by Letter

Machaka Young Joined July 1

by Letter

Gavin Wenning Joined July 9

by Baptism

* New members who have indicated a commitment to follow Christ through believer’s baptism.

Wilson Hatcher Joined July 9

by Letter

Celebrating Dr. Jose Delgado’s 10th Anniversary as Pastor of Iglesia Bautista Betania

(2007-2017) This month marks the tenth year Dr. Jose Delgado has served as the Pastor over our church plant, Iglesia Bautista Betania. We want to thank the Delgado family for their continued service to the Hispanic community in Taylors and faithfulness to the Kingdom of God. Historical Overview of Iglesia Bautista Betania In the early 2000s, Dr. Frank Page, former pastor of Taylors First Baptist Church, and Larry Bateman expressed to the South Carolina Baptist Convention their vision of supporting a Hispanic ministry in Taylors, SC. A partnership between the SCBC and Taylors FBC formed to financially support a Hispanic church plant, Iglesia Bautista Betania. In 2006, Dr. Jose Delgado was invited by Dr. Page to be the pastor of Betania. Dr. Delgado officially began as Lead Pastor of Betania in August 2007. Dr. Víctor Prieto, associate professor in linguistics and Spanish at North Greenville University, was later added as the Minister of Praise and Associate Pastor.

Today, the church meets at the former Southern Bleachery Church just down the road and averages sixty each week in attendance. Congratulations and Praise God!

Brian & Tamara Steelman Chase* Joined July 9; Brian & Tamara

by Letter; Chase by Baptism

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ENGAGE THE WORLD. Alaska Team Report from the Field Greetings from Alaska—the Last Frontier! Your Taylors FBC teams spent most of July working with the Bodolosky family under the umbrella of Child Evangelism Fellowship and Fireweed Ministry.

Each day we served alongside the 12-member “Bodo” family and their friends from their church, Alliance Christian Fellowship, in two public parks in Eagle River, Alaska. We were identified by yellow T-shirts and lanyards as a Christian ministry, and we offered crafts and games in the parks from 10:30 am - 4 pm each day. Around mid-day, we served a free bag lunch to any child or adult who wanted one, and we shared a Bible lesson from the Child Evangelism Fellowship (Good News Clubs) curriculum. Then, through one-on-one conversations with kids and adults, we were able to build relationships and share about Christ.

Single Mom's Oil Change August 19 Sign up to serve at the REACH desk or in your Life Group. Help our neighbors by bringing school supplies for these families. Find bins in the Connection Center or Welcome Center.

Over the last few years, this ministry has grown by leaps and bounds. For example, the Parks and Rec Department in Eagle River saw what a positive impact the ministry has had in one park and called the Bodoloskys to see if they would consider taking on another park. Our church was able to send two teams this year and we were able to be in two parks over two weeks, so our church’s impact has actually quadrupled over what we were able to do last year. It has been amazing for our team members who were on last year’s team to see families they met for the first time last year in the park now involved in ministering to others in the park!

Our teams were made up of Taylors folks of all ages—from children to senior citizens—and everyone played a role! The children and teens were able to connect with the other kids in the park, playing everything from Capture the Flag to swings and bouncy house. They would draw other park kids to participate and eventually hear the gospel. Adult women were able to engage with the moms in the park, and adult men were able to talk with the dads and older teens who came to play basketball or just hang out. One of the parks has been notorious for drug activity, and having a Christian presence there has helped to cut down on illicit activity. The Lord has even allowed the Bodoloskys to minister in Christ’s name to some of those involved in drug use.

Four of our older Taylors FBC teenagers have served this summer as interns with the Fireweed Ministry. They have worked every day serving in the parks, helping with meal preparation, cleaning the student apartments at the University of Alaska where the ministry teams are housed, and playing with the children. They have stepped up to serve in every way and have grown in faith and maturity in Christ.

Both teams would like to thank the Taylors family for sending us on this mission. Not only were we able to encourage and support our own missionary family, but we were also able to connect with the families in town and plant more seeds for the Kingdom.

Please continue to pray for the Bodoloskys and for the people of Eagle River, that the work being done would yield a rich harvest of new Christ-followers. –Chelle Evette and Shannon Keating 6 | TAYLORSFBC.ORG

Fall Bible Studies

Mom to Mom: Inside Out Parenting

Wednesdays, September 13-November 29 & January 10-March 28 | 9-11 am in The Loft

Mom to Mom is designed around the Titus 2:4 concept of older women teaching and encouraging younger women in their role as a wife, mother, and daughter of God. Together we will take a look at what God’s word has to say about our missions as moms—and what that looks like for 21st Century moms. As we explore God’s word together, we will gain godly mom-confidence in a confused world, learn to create contagious Christian community amidst a chaotic culture, and grow in our ability to build Christ-like character in our kids. Parenting is much more about who we are than what we do. Good parenting happens from the inside out! During our time together, you will receive biblical guidance on parenting, join in small group discussion, and enjoy the interaction with other moms in a similar season of life. What could be better than participating in God’s plans and purposes as He changes us--and our kids--from the inside out! Cost: $20

Lord, Change my Attitude by James MacDonald Wednesdays, September 13-November 15 | 9-11 am in Room B132-133 Mondays, September 18-November 20 | 6:30-8 pm in Room B129 What does God think about attitudes? This updated study uses examples from the Israelites’ journey out of Egypt to show that attitudes can affect whether someone stays in the wilderness or enjoys the blessings of the Promised Land. Learn how you can put off attitudes God hates and put on those He honors, from complaining to thankfulness, coveting to contentment, doubting to faith, and more. Cost: $20

Take Heart for the Journey Wednesdays, August 23-October 4 | 6:30 pm | Room B132-133 The Bible is like a treasure chest filled with valuable contents waiting to be discovered when we make our way into the secret place of the presence of God. It is there we find unsearchable, endless, indescribable riches that He longs for us to have---the more we have the more there is to have. Each week we will open the treasured Word of God uncovering precious gems for the pocket of our hearts, enabling us to Take Heart for the Journey.

Experiencing Discipleship Wednesdays, September 13-November 15 | 9-11 am in Room B128 Are you interested in joining a Discipleship Group (D-Group) but don’t quite know where to start? In our first meeting, we will provide basic training for women interested in learning more and trying out a group. Training will include testimonials from women who are currently participating in a D-Group of their own. New groups will then be formed to study the book of John together for the next ten weeks. We hope this “trial” will whet your appetite for the on-going experience of studying God’s Word while building intimate relationships with a small group of women.

Discipleship Groups for Women are part of our “Pathway” to Discipleship at Taylors and are one step in our mission to Equip Believers. D-Groups for women are designed to meet together weekly to intentionally study the Word, pray for one another, and build more intimate relationships as we sharpen one another in our walk with the Lord. To learn more, join the "Experiencing Discipleship" class on Wednesday mornings or participate in the D-Group informational meeting on October 1 (see details on page two).

Fall 2017 Kickoff | September 7

Friends, Food & Frames Speaker: Wendy Duke Soup, Salad & Dessert 6-8:30 pm Fellowship Hall

Wendy Duke and her husband Scott serve in world missions through the non-profit ministry they founded in 2006, Impact Sports. This year, they will lead fifteen international projects using their expertise in sports to share the gospel in countries that are hostile or closed to Christianity.

Between international trips, they take teams into state and federal prisons to play sports and share their faith with the inmates they meet.

Wendy writes a blog called "All Over the Map" about how God shows up in her crazy, eclectic life. Her first book, Grace in the Middle, was published in 2015 and chronicles her family's physical and spiritual struggles when their daughter was born with cancer and serious birth defects. When the Dukes aren’t traveling overseas or playing ball with prison inmates, they live an "ordinary" life in the metropolis of Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Please bring an unchurched friend, neighbor, coworker for a fun, relaxed evening and a winsome story of how God can make a beautiful picture of our lives.

Beginning August 10, register at taylorsfbc.org/women or in the Welcome Center on Sunday mornings. $15 per person.

Childcare provided with registration for children birth-5th grade.

Registration for Bible Studies and childcare begins August 10 at taylorsfbc.org/women.

Childcare deadline is August 30. Childcare is available at no cost on Wednesday mornings. Childcare reserved during registration will guarantee a place for your child(ren) for the fall and winter sessions of Bible study. Childcare is not available for Monday evenings.

Registration without childcare will be received in the Welcome Center on Sunday mornings between August 10 and September 20.

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Rising 6th Grade Exclusive Event at Frankie’s Fun Park August 7

WEDNESDAYS AT 8 PM IN THE LOFT Awesome college students need an awesome night to gather.

Join us for coffee, cool hangs, and Jesus beginning August 23.

Lord, open my lips and my mouth will declare Your praise!

Psalm 51:15 Join the worship-leading ministry as we lead our people to encounter God each week!

Worship Ministry Kick-off Dinner

For All Sunday Morning Worship Leaders (Adult Choirs, Bands, Orchestra) Wednesday, August 16, 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall

Love Taylors is what we do at Taylors FBC for our community.

It is designed to serve our neighbors, build on-going relationships, and share the love of Jesus.

This fall we will kick off Love Taylors with a one-day event where we call on you, our church, to use your gifts, skills, and passions to reach out and partner with neighbors in the shadow of our steeple to help meet needs through projects such as home repairs, medical screenings, bicycle repairs, and neighborhood beautification.

Kick-Off September 16

Regular Rehearsals Resume Wednesday, August 23 Modern Vocal Team – 5:45 pm Contemporary Choir – 6:20 pm Taylors Orchestra – 7:30 pm Traditional Choir – 7:30 pm Contemporary Vocal Team – 7:30 pm Worship Bands – Sunday mornings, 8:45 am Regeneration Student Choir For Students Grades 6-12: Rehearsals on Sundays, 5 pm Magical Mystery Tour: Sunday, September 10 High School Ensemble: Rehearsals on Sunday, 4:15 pm (auditioned) Legacy Choir For Senior Adults Age 55-up: Mondays Beginning September 11, 10 am Taylors Kids' Music For Preschool Ages 3-5 | For Children Grades 1-5 Wednesdays Beginning September 27, 6:15 pm For more information call or email the Worship Ministry office!

Diann Greer: 678-8816 or dianng@taylorsfbc.org