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PASTOR'S PAGE The gift-giving season is in full swing.

Wishlist catalogues have arrived in mailboxes at home and in our emails. For some of those whom we love, we don't need to prompt them about making their Christmas list. They are quick and suddenly very knowledgeable about the things they would love to receive. For others, we have to ask and probe. For example, my father, whether for his birthday or Christmas, rarely divulges what he wants. He will always respond with genuine humility, "I've got all I need so there's no need for you to go to the trouble of getting me something. Save your money or spend it on someone else."

When I remember my father’s words, I often wonder if that's the way we respond to God when it comes to His gift-giving. Just think of the incredible spiritual riches our Heavenly Father continually offers His children through His goodness and grace. Grace comes in the form of the Holy Spirit, the very presence of God as He helps and comforts, teaches

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and leads us to forgiveness and cleansing. It comes in the form of the Word of God that shapes our minds and hearts for daily living. It comes in the form of God's leading

My prayer is that you will soften and ready your heart to receive God's grace in fresh, powerful and life-changing ways .

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Dinner with the Staff Part 1: Monday, February 23 6-8 pm

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.

Reservations are required by February 16. www.taylorsfbc.org/dinner

us when we hear and obey Him, providing correction when we are heading the wrong way or direction. It comes in the form of friends and relationships…people God uses to teach, mold and enrich us so we can likewise enrich them.

I could go on and on about God's grace, but I wonder if God sees our hearts and minds distracted by so many other things that we are in effect saying, "I've got all I need so there's no need for you to go through the trouble." Our church and all we do, I pray, is a means for you to encounter God and the gifts of His grace. We gather to encounter His presence that is full of grace and truth, we live out His grace as we grow together, and then we share His grace with others. Yet, we pass on what God offers when we mindlessly dismiss or half-heartedly open our lives to God's work through His Spirit, word and body.

So, as we enter into the gift-giving season, my prayer is that you will soften and ready your heart to receive God's grace in fresh, powerful and life-changing ways. As you engage with the body of Christ at Taylors, I hope you will not only receive grace but respond to Him with an outpouring of worship and sacrifice with your lives. After all, at Christmas, the Father has poured out to us the greatest gift of all, His Son, and "from his fullness we have all received grace upon grace" (John 1:16).

With much love and gratefulness for you, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Paul Jimenez Pastor

Childcare is provided for children 5th grade and younger with reservation.

Dinner will be served to the children.

Part 2: Wednesday, February 25 6:30-8 pm

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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Christmas at Taylors

Taylors Children’s Choirs Sunday, December 14, 6 pm Childcare Available for Children Up to Age 5

Christmas Lessons & Carols

A Family Worship Experience

December 21 | 6 pm Fellowship Hall Childcare Available for Children Up to Age 5

Childcare Available for Children Up to Age 5

Taylors Children Choirs

Regeneration Student Choir/Taylors Students

Rehearsals begin February 4

REACH Trip to Detroit, MI

KWX: This Is Love

Visit www.taylorsfbc.org/trips for details.

Sunday, April 26, 6 pm Taylors Children's Choirs

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Wednesday Nights at Taylors First Baptist December 3 Dinner, 5:15 pm

Life Group, 6:30 pm

M&M for children through age 5, 6:15 pm Children's Choirs for Grades 1-5, 6:15 pm Prayer in the Chapel, 6:30 pm

Adult Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal, 6:30-9 pm United for Students, 6:30 pm

International Missions Study, 6:30 pm, The Ivory Coast, once the most prosperous of West African nations and considered one of its jewels, is the location of this year’s international missions focus. While still beautiful, this country has become what the United States State Department calls a “developing country,” as it struggles to recover from multiple coups, civil war, and terrorists’ influence. Church planting, evangelism, and discipleship are all ongoing here; however, each is a slow process.

Learn how missionaries on the Ivory Coast confront the challenges of overwhelming need in an urban setting. See how they are sharing the story of Jesus where Islam, Catholicism, and tribal relations hold sway over the lives of the people. Please join us as Greg Queen leads us in a study about the Ivory Coast.

December 10 Dinner, 5:15 pm

Life Group, 6:30 pm

Children’s Choirs Rehearsal, Grades 1-5, 6 pm, Worship Center

Prayer in the Chapel, 6:30 pm

M&M for children up to age 5, 6:15 pm

Adult Choir & Orchestra Rehearsals

United for Students, 6:30 pm

International Mission Night, 6:30 pm: Please bring your family and join us for a special night featuring food representative of that found in the Ivory Coast. After dinner, you will be blessed by hearing Joe Dillon from the International Mission Board share with us.

December 24: Christmas Eve Services at 3 & 5 pm December 17 & 31 No Activities

Dinner Served 5:15-6 pm 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.

12/3 Baked Pasta

Atlanta Bread Company*

Children may choose: Pizza, the homecooked meal, or Atlanta Bread Co. 12/10 International Menu Chick-fil-A*

Children may choose: Steak Fingers, the home-cooked meal, or Chick-fil-A. 1/7

Home-cooked Meal: Soup & Sandwich Atlanta Bread Company* Children may choose: Hamburgers, the home-cooked meal, or Chick-fil-A.

1/14 Home-cooked Meal: Meatloaf Chick-fil-A*

Children may choose: Weiner Wraps, the home-cooked meal, or Atlanta Bread Co. 1/21 Home-cooked Meal: Baked Chicken

Atlanta Bread Company*

Children may choose: Chicken Fingers, the home-cooked meal, or Chick-fil-A. 1/28 Home-cooked Meal: Baked Ham Chick-fil-A*

Children may choose: Corn Dogs, the home-cooked meal, or Atlanta Bread Co.

Adults $6, Children, $4 Family Max. $20*

Wednesdays, 6:30 pm | October 1-November 19 BEGINNING JANUARY 7 Dinner, 5:15 pm

M&M for children through age 5, 6:15 pm

Life Group, 6:30 pm United for Students, 6:30 pm

Step into My Shoes for Grades 1-5, 6:15 pm

Divorce Recovery Classes, 6:30 pm

Prayer in the Chapel, 6:30 pm

Regular Adult Choir Rehearsals

Journey Classes, 6:30 pm Begin the new year by taking a step to draw closer to God. Journey classes on Wednesday nights offer many options. You can join us in the Fellowship Hall or choose from one of the great classes such as "Grief Share" (see right) and "Children of the Day" (see page seven).

Watch the Midweek Update and Sunday bulletin for a full listing.

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* 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.

Wednesdays, January 7-April 8 | 6:30-8:30 pm Cost: $15 | Register at www.taylorsfbc.org/hopenet/grief-support If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you’ve never faced before – a time when it’s very difficult to feel hopeful about the future. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.

GriefShare provides a safe environment with a caring group of people to walk alongside you through the difficult experience of loss. GriefShare meets weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life.

Most people quickly feel comfortable and accepted in their group. They discover there are others who have the same kind of feelings they do and who understand the hurt they feel and the loss they have experienced.

Video seminar with experts Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects.

These videos are produced in an interesting television magazine format

featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic re-enactments, and onlocation video.

Support group discussion with focus After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in the week’s video seminar and what is going on in your own life.

Personal study and reflection During the week you will have the opportunity to use a workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.

It’s sometimes hard to move on in life when you are still dealing with the grief and emptiness that happens after a loved one dies. Through GriefShare you will learn how to go through a healthy season of grieving, then begin transitioning to emotional and spiritual wholeness. It is our hope and prayer that you will discover hope for the future. While things may look bleak now, you will learn ways to restore your hope.

DIVORCE RECOVERY Wednesdays, January 7-April 8 | 6:30-8:30 pm Register at www.taylorsfbc.org/divorce Divorce Recovery 101: DivorceCare

Facilitators: Ed And Kris Natterstad | Room: C124 | 6:30 – 8 pm | $10 DivorceCare is for adults who are going through divorce or separation and are looking for comfort, healing and accountability with others who have experienced the painful process of divorce. Participants will have the opportunity to interact and discuss information presented on video at each session. You will gain the necessary tools to begin your journey toward healing.

Participants may begin DivorceCare at any time. Each session is “self-contained,” and you may continue through the next cycle to view any topics you have missed.

Grief Support forSpouses

Designed specifically for those who have lost a spouse Mondays, March 2-April 21 6:45-8:30 pm To register contact the HopeNet Office at 864-678-8833 or hopenet@taylorsfbc.org.

Grief Support forParents Designed to help parents who are grieving the loss of a child.

Mondays, December 15 & January 19, 6:30 pm Join the group at any time.

Contact Dale Northridge at 864-242-0047 or dale.northridge@yahoo.com for more information.

Time of Remembrance Memorial Service December 28 10:30 am / One service only

We will have a special time during worship to remember those who have gone to be with the Lord during 2014.

If you will be present and would like to include a picture of your loved one, please email it to gaild@taylorsfbc.org by December 15, 2014.

DC4K - DivorceCare for KIds Room: C125 | 6:30- 8 pm

DC4K is offered for children, ages 5-12 years, of individuals enrolled in our Divorce Recovery Courses.

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by Doug Mize When you think about leadership what comes to mind? You may picture someone standing up giving a lecture or maybe someone in charge of a group, class, company, or cause. Yet, many times this is an exaggeration of what it means to lead. John Maxwell’s famous definition of leadership is this: "Leadership is influence — nothing more, nothing less." If you have influence, you are leading.

The question is not if you are a leader, it is what kind of leadership are you providing? Think of the role of parenting ­— a mom and dad have the number one leadership responsibility in the lives of their children because of the influence they have over them, for good or bad. You are a leader.

When we put leaders too high on a pedestal, we also diminish the responsibility we each have of utilizing our influence, hence our leadership potential, to the benefit of others. Today we all possess a leadership responsibility. We must influence one another for good, and recognize the tragedy of missing an opportunity. For the Christian, we must fulfill the plan of the writer of Proverbs when he says: As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17 (NIV).

Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.

Hebrews 10:24

Leadership is a sharpening ­— a sharpening that happens in relationship. So what relationships are you involved in today? Imagine viewing them as an opportunity to influence others for Christ. Jesus welcomes relationships for the purpose of His Glory. What a privilege it is! The author of Hebrews encouraged us in this way: And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Hebrews 10:24 (NIV). This is true influence and true leadership.

So here is the challenge to leaders: How does God want to use you through your influence and leadership to encourage others to love and follow Christ? Quit shirking the responsibility of leadership by thinking you are not qualified and begin asking God this question: “Who is it that I can influence for Christ today?” You have influence, use it to glorify our deserving Savior.

Taylors FBC as well as non-Taylors FBC members may choose to join Taylors Rec Center one of the following ways.

• All Access: Includes entire • Walking Track/Arcade Only general facility, Cardio/Weight Room, and Group Fitness Classes.

TAYLORS FBC MEMBER FEES All Access Membership

Monthly OR

Yearly

Individual

$13

$135

Senior (60+)

$9

$90

Family (Three members ages 13+)

$33

$350

Walking Track/Arcade Only

$50 per year, per person

NON-TAYLORS FBC MEMBERS FEES

Stop by the Taylors Rec Center to learn more!

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All Access Membership

Monthly OR

Yearly

Individual

$22

$220

Senior (60+)

$14

$140

Family (Three members ages 13+)

$44

$475

Walking Track/Arcade Only

$100 per year, per person

Bible Studies Wednesday Mornings, 9-11 am | January 7-March 4 Children of the Day by Beth Moore

Is family life a challenge? Is work driving you crazy? Do you know God has a purpose for your life, but you can't figure out what it is? Know that your circumstances are not coincidental.

And God's timing is impeccable. Join Beth Moore on the Thessalonian shores as she walks you through the truth of each verse of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. In this study, you'll face crises, afflictions, relationships, doubts, concerns, and fears. Find encouragement for living the Christian life now and hope for when Christ returns. Cost: $17

Pilgrim’s Pathway

Women in God’s Agenda Led by Sophrona Chapman Cost: $12

The Cure by John Lynch, Bruce McNicol, & Bill Thrall

This discussion-led class will examine the gap between what we hope for and what we actually experience. We hope for an authentic life of playful joy and meaningful purpose. But if we’re honest, oftentimes we are weary, tired, and discouraged. So we settle. We settle for this is how the game is played, and we tell everyone we’re fine. But inside we’re not fine. We’re religiously and superficially fine but practically unhappy, unfulfilled, and unknown. Join us as we explore The Cure and discover how you can TRUST God and others with who you really are. Led by Chamblee Cline and Cheri Jimenez. Cost: $10

Mom to Mom Continues

History of Israel Led by Wilma Jones Cost: $12

Wednesday Nights 6:30 pm January 7-March 4 Children of the Day by Beth Moore

See description above. Book can be purchased for $17 or simply come to view the video.

Monday Nights, 7 pm January 12-March 2 Romans 1-7 by Tim Keller

Join Dr. Timothy Keller as he opens up the first half of the book of Romans, helping you to get to grips with its meaning and showing how it transforms our hearts and lives today. Cost: $10.

Led by Teresa Batson

Thursday Nights, 7 pm January 15-March 12 Pilgrim’s Pathway

Women in God’s Agenda Cost: $12. Led by Tracey MacDonald

January 22-March 12 Precept

Luke Part 2 An inductive study of God’s word that will teach you how to discover spiritual truth for yourselves. Cost: $17. Led by Rita McIntyre. Open to men and women.

Register Online at taylorsfbc.org/women Beginning December 10

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2015 REACH Trips

Brochures, applications and cost sheets are available at the Missions Desk. Please pray and consider how God would have your serve. Will you pack a bag or your house?

Our Nation

Washington, DC | January 2-8 Salt Lake City, UT | February 19-22 Dedham, MA | April 9-12 Canada Vision Trip | May 18-21 Anchorage, Alaska | June 14-21 Salt Lake City, UT | June 16-21 Now Accepting Applications!

Detroit, MI | July 17-26

All Nations Nemo | January 24-31 Nemo | August 9-16 Fortaleza, Brazil | September 11-20 South Asia | October 1-11 Prague, Czech Republic | October 2-10 Spain | March 8-14

New Jersey | August 15-22

2015 Trip Interest Meetings

Dedham, MA | September 10-13

Sunday, January 11, 2015 4 pm | B132

Wednesday, January 14, 2015 7:30 pm | B132

www.taylorsfbc.org/trips

God Has Been Gracious to Us, Blessed Us, and

caused His face to shine upon us! In November, Taylors FBC had the opportunity to host twenty-two amazing missionaries who serve within our nation and among all nations at our Side by Side Missions Conference. They ranged in age from twentyfour to seventy-two, and each had an amazing story. Many of you heard their stories as they joined you for the WMU/XYZ lunches, for House Church with students, as well as during the banquet and in each of our Life Groups. It was an incredible weekend that culminated in a service of dedication. Many stepped forward to say they are willing to pray and let God direct their steps to pack a bag in 2015 to join Him in His mission. Some of you said God was stirring in your heart to pack your home and have begun the process of seeking God’s direction for the next step. We received over 150 cards and emails of commitment and that is only a work of the Holy Spirit!

What a desire He has put within us, His church, that we should say, “Use me! Pour me out, that Your way may be known on earth, Your name may be praised and the nations sing for joy.” Thank you Taylors FBC for being a gracious host and a light in the midst of darkness!

Deadline for Application/Deposit February 1, 2015

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Underground Church: The year is 2014. You are desperately seeking an

underground church while being chased by police, determining who to trust, and seeking clues to aid you. No, this isn’t a foreign country, but our students engaged in a game that exposed them to what life might be like for missionaries around the world. Students heard testimony from missionaries living in these dangerous places. They discovered that believers face true persecution for sharing Christ. They were also impacted by worship of 125 voices singing the great and powerful name of Christ. This was a challenging night where students learned to stand up for Christ in their schools and throughout the world! <<

Preschool Praise: We were grateful for The “H” family who came to share during Preschool Praise about their life in a foreign country. When the “H” family entered The Orange Room, they spoke in the language of the people they serve. The children looked very confused, yet in awe. One five year old said… "Don't you know we don't understand Spanish!" Everyone laughed and the “H's” began to speak in English.

It was amazing to see preschoolers listen to how this ordinary family packed their home and moved to a country about which they knew nothing. Mr. “H” reminded the children that whatever we love to do, we can share Jesus while we are doing it.

Each child took home a Prayer Card with the guests’ photo to remind them to pray for this family. After church many children would not allow their parents to even hold the card! They tightly held onto them like a treasure. Several families have shared about their preschooler asking more about foreign missions and the sports ministry the “H” family uses to share the gospel. Pray that seeds planted will grow as they seek to know God and live for Him.

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Welcome New Members

Talley Brooks

Justin & Kenzie Pitts

Grayson Ponder

Ethan Dover*

Joey Metzler

Joined September 28

by Baptism

Joined September 28 by Statement Also pictured: Parker & Kyle

Joined September 28

by Baptism

Joined October 5

by Baptism

Joined October 5

by Watchcare

Joshua & Bethany Shirk

Marilyn Nutter

Joined October 15 Joshua by Statement/ Bethany by Letter

Joined October 15

by Statement

David Patterson & Kristin Johnson

Frederick & Sara Bryan Greg & Teresa Woodrum Joined October 15

by Letter

Joined October 15 David by Letter Kristin by Baptism

Joseph Hrenak & Naining Yan Joined October 15

by Statement

Cynthia Knight

Joined October 15

by Statement

Joined October 15

by Statement

Gaby Fanelli Joined November 9

by Watchcare

Kent & Cheryl Kurfman

Jesse Nugent

Jason & Kristin Evans

Wayne D. White

Nancy Jordan

Joined October 15 by Letter Also Picutred: Luke & Abigail

Joined October 19

by Letter

Joined October 19

by Letter

Joined October 26

by Letter

Also Pictured: Lynn Joined October 26 by Letter

Photo Not Available Tyler & Jerelle Brown Joined November 9

by Statement

Katie Baker

Dustin & Sloan Dozier

Ava Arnold*

Emily McDonald

Joined November 9

by Watchcare

Joined November 9 by Letter Also Pictured: Zion, Triumphant, and Noah

Joined November 16

by Baptism

Joined November 16

by Letter

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

You can’t do ministry without people.

One of those people is Bekah Brewer. She has served countless hours this year as a North American Mission Board semester missionary at Taylors with a focus on Baptist Collegiate Ministry at Furman. Besides helping Ryan Brooks, Minister of College and Young Singles, with many of the behind-the-scenes preparations, Bekah has greatly impacted the lives of many young adult women and their journey with Christ. She has engaged weekly with many church members while volunteering in the Taylors Rec Center. As a church we are thankful for her passion to see college students at Furman and Taylors come to know Christ and make Him known!

December 6, 9-11 am Taylors Ministry Center

To volunteer, sign up in Life Groups or at the Men’s Desk.

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DECEMBER 2014

JANUARY 2015

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2

THURSDAY, JANUARY 1

Young at Heart Breast Cancer Support Group, 6:30 pm Men's Guitar Fellowship, 7 pm

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3

International Missions Study, 6:30 pm

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5

All Creation Sings Christmas Worship Experience, 7 pm

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6

Single Mom's Oil Change, 9 am Taylors Singles Trip to Billy Graham Library

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7

Proposed Budget Vote, All Morning Services All Creation Sings Christmas Worship Experience, 7 pm

MONDAY, DECEMBER 8

XYZ Lunch & Program, 11:15 am WMU Bold Missions Group, 7 pm (River Oaks Clubhouse)

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9

WMU Global Missions Lunch, 11 am Taylors TownSquare, 7 pm

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10

Registration Opens for Taylors Women Bible Studies International Missions Night

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11

NAMI Caregivers Support Group, 6:15 pm NAMI Connection Support Group, 6:15 pm

Happy New Year, Church Office and Taylors Rec Center Closed

SUNDAY, JANUARY 4 Baptism, 10:30 am

TUESDAY, JANUARY 6

Tuesday Morning Bible Study, 10 am Young at Heart Breast Cancer Support Group, 6:30 pm Men's Guitar Fellowship, 7 pm

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7

Taylors First Pre-Academy K5 Preview, 9 am Taylors Women Bible Studies Begin, 9 am Mom to Mom Begins, 9 am Regular Wednesday Night Schedule Resumes

THURSDAY, JANUARY 8

February/March Newsletter Deadline, 5 pm** NAMI Caregivers Support Group, 6:15 pm NAMI Connection Support Group, 6:15 pm

SUNDAY, JANUARY 11

Taylors Singles Lunch, 11:45 am 2015 REACH Trip Interest Meeting, 4 pm Bible Drill Begins, 4:30 pm Mission Encouragers, 5 pm Taylors Students Bonfire, 6 pm

MONDAY, JANUARY 12

XYZ Fellowship, 11:15 am Taylors Women's Bible Studies Begin, 7 pm

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13

WMU Global Missions Group, 11 am

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15

THURSDAY, JANUARY 15

Fact or Fiction Presented by Taylors Children's Choirs, 6 pm Deadline for Memorial Submissions Grief Support for Parents, 6:30 pm

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17 No Evening Activities

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19

Taylors Singles Christmas Party, 6:30 pm

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20

Taylors Students Redneck Reindeer Games

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21

Lord's Supper, All Morning Services Christmas Lessons and Carols, 6 pm

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24

Christmas Eve Services, 3 and 5 pm Church Office Closed (Through 12/26)

3rd Grade Bible Drill Begins, 5:45 pm 2015 REACH Trip Interest Meeting, 7:30 pm Upstate Pastors & Ministers Lunch, 12 pm Men's Par 3 Golf Outing, 7:15 pm

EVERY WEEK AT TAYLORS SUNDAY Traditional Worship / Life Groups for Adults, Children & Students / Kids Worship, 9 am (except 12/28) College Life Groups / Breakfast, 9:19 am Contemporary Worship / Modern Worship / Life Groups for Adults and Children / Kids Worship, 10:30 am Regeneration Student Choir, 5 pm (except 12/21-1/4) Evening Worship, 6 pm (except 12/28 & 1/5) Students Small Groups, 6:15 pm (Except 12/14-1/11) MONDAY Legacy Choir, 10 am (Begins 1/12) Mission Doll Workshop, 4 pm Trail Life, 6 pm Taylors Women Bible Study, 7 pm (Begins 1/12) TUESDAY Tuesday Morning Bible Study, 10 am WEDNESDAY Taylors Women Bible Study, 7 pm (Begins 1/7) Mom to Mom (Begins 1/7), 9 am Library Open / Dinner Served, 5:15 pm (except 12/17, 12/24, & 12/31) Parish Nurse Office Opens, 5:30 pm (except 12/17, 12/24, & 12/31) Contemporary Choir Rehearsal, 6:20 pm Pastor's Bible Study / Prayer in the Chapel / Life Group / Journey Classes, 6:30 pm (except 12/17, 12/24, & 12/31) Traditional Choir Rehearsal / Orchestra Rehearsal / Vocal Team Rehearsal, 7:30 pm (except 12/17, 12/24, & 12/31) AA Meeting, 8 pm

MONDAY, JANUARY 19

Grief Support for Parents, 6:30 pm

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21

SATURDAY AA Meeting, 8 pm

Registration Opens for 2015/2016 School Year at Taylors First Pre-Academy

THURSDAY, JANUARY 22

Taylors Women's Bible Studies Begin, 7 pm

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24

NEMO REACH Trip (Through 1/31)

TUESDAY, JANUARY 24

WMU Bold Missions Group, 7 pm (At the Home of Dot Williams)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28

Time of Remembrance Memorial Service, 10:30 am All Services Combined Life Groups for Children Birth through Age 5 KidsWorship for Children Grades 1- 4 No Life Groups for Adults, College, Students, and 5th Grade

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31

New Year's Eve, No Evening Activities

** Newsletter Submissions: 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 January 8 for the February/March issue.

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Beach Camp

June 15-19, 2015 | Myrtle Beach Speakers: Derwin Gray & Afshin Ziafat Worship led by Rend Collective $299* through December 7 $319* December 8-January 28 $339* January 29-May 3 *$100 non-refundable deposit due at registration

Registration for the 2014-2015 School Year Begins January 21 We offer classes for K3, K4, K5 as well as Parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Out For Details Visit

www.taylorsfirstpreacademy.com

Our Church Family In Memoriam

Ruby Goetz May 15, 1912 – October 2, 2014 Jai Blackstone December 13, 2009 – October 4, 2014 Zach Totherow August 9, 1991 – October 9, 2014 Carol Sellers December 23, 1934 – October 13, 2014 Bonnie Wampole May 23, 1952 – October 24, 2014 Mary Spearman February 16, 1923 – October 30, 2014 Dick Hendley August 6, 1926 – October 31, 2014

Staff Anniversaries

DECEMBER Hilda Fazio, Seven Years of Service JANUARY Doris Avery, Sixteen Years of Service Delores Stansell, Fourteen Years of Service Gaylon Barnett, Ten Years of Service Kathy Tankersley, Ten Years of Service Randall Eskew, Ten Years of Service Josh Morton, Eight Years of Service Alex Reynolds, Five Years of Service David Cline, One Year of Service

Baptisms

We welcome the following to the Body of Christ through believer’s baptism: Talley Brooks, Kristin Johnson, Grayson Ponder, Don Ridgeway.

Stewardship Report SEPTEMBER Budget Needs.............................$473,771.08 Budget Receipts........................ $441,877.23 Other Receipts............................$205,268.66 Total Sept. Receipts....................$647,145.89 YTD Budget Needs.................$4,619,268.03 YTD Budget Receipts..............$4,294,449.14 OCTOBER Budget Needs.............................$473,771.08 Budget Receipts.........................$428,837.33 Other Receipts............................$183,230.16 Total Oct. Receipts.......................612,067.49 YTD Budget Needs.................$5,093,039.11 YTD Budget Receipts..............$4,723,286.47 The deadline to receive 2014 contributions i n t h e c h u rc h o ff i c e i s We d n e s d a y, December 31, 2014, at 5 pm. If mailing a contribution, it must be postmarked

by December 31. Online contributions may be made up until midnight, December 31. Any contributions not received by these deadlines will be considered 2015 contributions, regardless of the date on the check.

CHRISTMAS AT BILLY GRAHAM LIBRARY Saturday, December 6 Meet at 1:30 pm by the Taylors FBC church office and leave at 2 pm sharp.

There is no charge for the library tour or Billy Graham's boyhood home. We will enjoy a live nativity and Christmas carols. Bring money for dinner at the library cafe. Optional carriage rides are available for $7.

TAYLORS SINGLES CHRISTMAS PARTY Friday, December 19, 6:30 pm Join us at the Taylors Ministry Center for a dinner, music and a time of games and fellowship. Special Guests: Brown Family Ministries

TAYLORS SINGLES LUNCH Sunday, January 11, 11:45 am

150th Anniversary Offering

Join us for lunch in the Singles Welcome Area. Cost: $5 per person.

55% Renovations | 30% Debt Retirement 15% Missions

For any of the above listed events, sign up in your Life Group or contact Nancy at 864-678-8827.

OUR GOAL: $1.5 MILLION

You may continue to give to this special offering.

Highlighting New Items in our Library For Such a Time as This and Remember Me When

by Ginny Aiken The “Women of Hope” books are inspired by the biblical characters of Abigail in 1 Samuel and Queen Esther. Cast in the 1870’s, the stories are well crafted with mystery, humor and characters you will care about.

Did Jesus Exist? by Bart Ehrman

Historian and Bible expert, Bart Ehrman, confronts the question of Jesus’ existence, vigorously defends the historicity of Jesus, and provides a compelling portrait of the man from Nazareth.

Challenged by Ben Rolphe

This junior fiction book is the story of Dan Branson, owner of the Triple Peaks cattle ranch in Oregon’s Cascade Mountains.

As a dedicated Christian, Dan has made himself available to the Lord’s leading and calling, even to the point of assisting the Manderas family in Argentina win their fight over the cartel.

Secrets to Surrender

by Debby Akerman (donated by WMU) SURRENDER. SACRIFICE. SERVE. These three areas are essential to living wholeheartedly. Most believers know about serving, but what is often missing is the proper understanding of surrender and sacrifice.

Check out our selection of Christmas books and DVD’s for adults and children!

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Taylors Family (USPS 625-920). published bimonthly by First Baptist Church, 200 West Main Street, Taylors, SC 29687. Periodical postage paid at Taylors, SC 29687.

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

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

Bible Drill is designed to help children increase their knowledge of the Bible.

Participating in Taylors Bible Drill will also develop skills to effectively use the Bible, learn how to apply the Bible to their lives, and foster poise and self-confidence.

Sunday Evenings, January 4 - April 19 Students, Grades 7-9: 4:30-4:55 pm Children, Grades 4-6: 4:45-5:45 pm

Wednesdays Beginning January 7 Books of the Bible practice for Third Graders 5:45-6:15 pm

“Voices of Taylors” Worship Album and “Legacy” Commemorative Books “Voices of Taylors” is a unique worship recording with songs that span the generations led by different groups within the Worship Ministry. The recording reflects both the rich tradition and the bright future of a church committed to worshiping God in spirit and in truth.

“Legacy” is a beautiful account of the history of our church highlighting God-honoring testimonies that will delight and awe as you see God’s hand in establishing His church in Taylors, South Carolina.

Album: $15 | Book: $30 | Both: $40

Available in the Library & Church Office