February/March 2013 Taylors Family

We are excited to announce that our new website is now live!

Please visit www.taylorsfbc.org. The new site is a great resource to keep you and your family up-to-date on events, church news and opportunities to get connected.

FROM OUR PASTOR 200 West Main Street Taylors, South Carolina 864.244.3535 www.taylorsfbc.org 24 Hour Prayer Line: 292-8864

Taylors Ministerial Staff Paul Jimenez, Pastor John Alexander, Minister of Children Kevin Batson, Minister of Music & Worship Ryan Brooks, Minister of College & Young Singles Chris Causey, Minister of Students Kathy Dority, Minister of Assimilation and Spiritual Care Dr. Jimmie Harley, Associate Pastor Jason Hodges, Minister of Adults and Leadership Development Daryl Hopkins, Minister of Family Life Recreation Rhonda McMahan, Minister of Preschool Dr. Doug Mize, Minister of Discipleship & Evangelism Scott Norman, Associate Minister of Music & Worship Ricky Stark, Associate Minister of Students Jeremy Thompson, Minister of Missions

Sunday Morning Worship

9:00 am Traditional Worship in the Worship Center

10:30 am Contemporary Worship in the Worship Center

10:30 am Modern Worship in the Fellowship hall

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We've unpacked 2013; the cover and wrapping are off, and the new year is well under way.

Hopefully you've fallen into the habit of saying, writing and typing "2013" instead of "2012."

The kids are back in their school routine; the work schedule has resumed its normal pace; our homes have settled down after the rush of holiday visitors and parties, cooking and cleaning; and the mile-long Christmas "to do" list seems like a thing of the distant past.

For Taylors, gratefully, we have a handful of Sundays under our belt with our new Sunday morning schedule and I couldn't be more excited about what's ahead. Our new modern worship venue in the Fellowship Hall has seen people engage in a genuine, intimate way.

Our adult Life Group structure has been strengthened and our teachers and leadership teams have been challenged to grow disciples. Our student ministry has been “United� on Wednesday evenings, and has adopted a new format on Sunday mornings for growing disciples under the direction and service of more than forty adult leaders and teachers.

Bible studies for women and mentoring groups for men are in motion and we sense God's movement in the lives of these smaller communities.

Yet, here's the trap: our spiritual lives simply become habit, routine, take on a normal pace.

We settle down, and the excitement and energy of getting things done quickly and surely becomes a thing of the past. How do we avoid this trap?

The Apostle Paul's letter to the local church in Colossae helps us. This church plant had grown spiritually where the gospel was having impact among followers of Jesus in this community and beyond. But Paul desired something more for the church and he expressed it in his opening prayer. Take a moment to read it, found in Colossians 1:3-14.

Specifically, his entire prayer for this church helps me, as your pastor, to pray for you. It helps light the way for us all as to how we are to avoid the trap of our walk with Christ becoming routine. Let me point you to one verse (1:11): May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy.

We've all sensed when our "walk" with the Lord (1:10) lacks power. Thus, even Bible studies, worship, and service can become habit or routine. But Paul's prayer for the church, the Holy Spirit's desire for us, and my desire as your pastor is that we all experience what God has in unlimited supply -- His mighty power made available to those who will simply seek to encounter Him and engage others (1:10). So how is this accomplished? Ask yourself these two questions and talk about it with others: How will I approach and seek God differently this year, on Sunday as well as on Monday through Saturday, in public worship and in private times alone with Him? What smaller community will I engage in for the purposes of seeing change in my life and in the lives of others?

I heard a Christian university commencement speaker tell the story of a parade in which a float, sponsored by an oil and gas company, stopped. The vehicle transporting the float ran out of gas! He couldn't help but chuckle. While the company had abundant access to everything needed to make the vehicle go, they had simply forgotten to fill the tank.

So the challenge and opportunity before us this year is this: that we, as individuals, become so dependent upon God's power through the Spirit, that collectively we don't run out of gas.

Don't allow things to become routine, normal, habit, or simply a list to check off. "Be filled" or be controlled by the Spirit of God (Ephesians 5:18), submitting and depending upon His power to energize and fuel your relationship with Him and with others. Then watch God work and let's walk together differently this year.

Paul

Sunday Mornings at Taylors FBC The most important step to plugging in at Taylors is getting involved in biblical community, and Life Groups are the best place to start.

Adult Life Groups are offered at 9 and 10:30 am for Single Adults, Young Married, Median Age, Women Only, Men Only, Senior Adult, and Multi-Generational.

We now offer an Adult Life Group for those serving on Sunday mornings: Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm, led by Keith & Lin Cunningham and Dallas & Dawn Darnell in B229.

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K3-K5 Life Groups at 9:00 and 10:30 am Includes Preschool Praise at 10:30 am

1ST-2ND GRADES Life Groups or KidsWorship at 9:00 and 10:30 am

6TH-12TH GRADES Life Groups at 9:00 am in the Apex

3RD-5TH GRADES Life Groups at 9:00 or 10:30 am

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BIRTH-TWO Life Groups at 9:00 and 10:30 am

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COLLEGE/CAREER Life Groups at 9:19 am Free Breakfast Each Week

For more information stop by the Welcome Desk on Sunday morning or visit www.taylorsfbc.org.

WORSHIPMINISTRY March 29 Good Friday Service Noon in the Worship Center

WORSHIP MINISTRY April 14 Night of Worship

TAYLORS

Main Street

Join us for a reflective look at Jesus' work on the cross.

Observance of the Lord's Supper.

6 pm in the Worship Center Come celebrate Jesus and His redeeming love for us in the service led by Taylors Choirs, Worship Teams, Orchestra, and Regeneration Student Choir.

FRIDAY, MARCH 8 7:00 PM 200 West Main Street Taylors, South Carolina presented by the Regeneration Student Choir and Taylors Worship Ministry

Rehearsals for Taylors Children’s Choirs begin Wednesday, March 6, 6:15-7:30 pm, in KidsPath for grades 1-5 in preparation for the worship service they will lead. Jesus is Calling will be presented by Taylors Children’s Choirs on May 19 at 6 pm.

Tickets: $10 each Meal: Lasagna, Italian Vegetables, Salad, Bread, Dessert, Beverage In Support of the Student Choir Mission Trip to New Orleans

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DINNER

Served 5:15-6 pm in the Fellowship Hall | Adults $5, Children, $3, Family Max. $17*

In addition to our home-cooked menus, we provide Atlanta Bread Company and Chick-fil-A meals on alternate weeks.

Drinks included. No reservation required. See page five for weekly menus. * The family maximum does not apply when purchasing Atlanta Bread and Chick-fil-A meals.

PRAYER IN THE CHAPEL

Resumes February 6 | Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 pm

Experience a time of corporate prayer as we come together to lift up individuals, our church body, and ministry and mission endeavors. Led by Dr. Jimmie Harley

JOURNEY

Classes Begin February 6 | Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 pm

• Real Marriage Led by Paul & Cheri Jimenez, The Loft Couples of all ages and stages are invited to join Paul and Cheri for a biblical and practical look at the husband/wife relationship that mirrors Christ's love for His church. As we uncover the challenges and disappointments of real marriage, we will discuss the hope and wellness God provides through His design.

Every week we will share personal stories and engage in lively discussion on how God shapes our hearts and our marriages to reflect His grace and glory.

• Not a Fan Led by Jason Hodges, Fellowship Hall “It’s a movement, a gathering force of Christ followers who have truly given themselves over to following Jesus, who are leading lives of radical love and service in His name.” – Kyle Idleman • Peacemaker Led by Don Patrick, B232-233 Resolve conflict His way from simple personal offenses to family and marital conflicts, church divisions, business and employment disputes, and complicated lawsuits.

• Divine Design Led by Rachel Hodges, B228 God’s design of “womanhood” is very intentional and He wants women to discover, embrace, and delight in the beauty of His design.

• The Man of the House Led by Craig Colaluca, B127 This man is rejecting passivity, accepting responsibility, and preparing to lead his family courageously.

• Doing the Right Thing Led by Larry Bateman, B128 Ethics in the Marketplace. Ethics in Public Life. If we know what is right, can we do it?

• The Hole in Our Gospel, R3/Mission 1:27, B129 The compelling true story of a corporate CEO who set aside worldly success for something far more significant.

• Unglued Led by Kim Keller/Hara Knight, B132-133 Unglued will encourage you to resolve conflict and find peace in your most important relationships.

WORSHIP MINISTRY The Worship Ministry is made up of people with a desire to lead others to do what we were created to do…worship God. Becoming part of this ministry will allow you to impact lives for the glory of God. Contact: Diann Greer, dianng@taylorsfbc.org REHEARSALS: Contemporary Choir – 6:20 pm; Traditional Choir – 7:30 pm; Taylors Orchestra — ­ 7:00 pm

M&M: MUSIC & MISSIONS

For Preschoolers | Wednesdays 6:15-7:30 pm

The music time of Preschool M&M for 3-5 year olds provides the opportunity to learn the beginning skills of listening, singing, and playing rhythm instruments. The missions portion of M&M teaches your preschooler the importance of loving others, sharing Jesus' story, and praying for missionaries all around the world! M&M will help your preschooler experience different people groups, cultures, and countries through games, hands-on craft projects, and dynamic teaching.

WAY OUT WEDNESDAYS

For Children | Wednesdays 6:15-7:30 pm

Join us Wednesday nights for fun and exciting lessons from God’s Word or what Mr. John likes to call “Way Out-Of-YourChair Wednesdays.” The last thing you want to do after sitting in school all day is come and sit at church all night, so we won’t let you! Come enjoy exciting, thought-provoking, active learning where God’s plan for your life just makes you want to say WOW! Fewer and fewer churches offer activities for families and children on Wednesday nights. It is a privilege to pour into children and I'm excited that Wednesday evenings offer us time to do so. ­— John Alexander

CHILDREN'S CHOIRS

Begins March 6 | For Children | Wednesdays 6:15-7:30 pm

See page three for details

UNITED

For Students | Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 pm | Café Opens at 6 pm

A weekly worship gathering of 6th-12th grade students in the Apex.

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OUR CHURCH FAMILY In Memoriam

Bob Miller June 18, 1927 – November 21, 2012 Bill Somers January 8, 1939 - November 21, 2012 Jean Amick January 16, 1929 - November 23, 2012 Phyllis Alwart November 19, 1946 – December 8, 2012 Margaret Grady June 12, 1923 - December 10, 2012 Peggy Glendinning November 4, 1929 - December 13, 2012.

Mary Cheek February 19, 1940 - December 21, 2012 Dorothy (Dot) Ellis May 4, 1922 – January 12, 2013

God’s People Respond

These individuals wish to thank our church family for prayers, encouragement, and kindness: the family of Angie Singleton.

Staff Anniversaries FEBRUARY Jimmie Harley ............. Eleven Years of Service Patsy Pennell.................... Ten Years of Service Rhonda McMahan............. Six Years of Service Lynn Glidden...................Six Years of Service MARCH Diann Greer ................... Nine Years of Service Betty Groom ................ Seven Years of Service Dawn Darnell.................... One Year of Service

Stewardship Report NOVEMBER Budget Needs.................................... $474,738.12 Budget Receipts................................. $406,549.18 Other Receipts.................................... $127,215.97 Total Nov. Receipts............................. $533,765.15 YTD Budget Needs ........................$5,696,857.44 YTD Budget Receipts.....................$5,147,971.07 DECEMBER Budget Needs.................................... $593,422.65 Budget Receipts................................. $741,237.42 Other Receipts...................................... $76,185.55 Total Dec. Receipts............................. $817,422.97 YTD BudgetNeeds..........................$6,290,280.09 YTD Budget Receipts.....................$5,889,208.49

Sunday Statistics

NO LIFE GROUPS

11/4 11/11 11/18 11/25 12/2 12/9 12/16 12/23 12/30 Preschool.........................340......... 347......... 354..........281.........336......... 332..........312..........220...............

Children...........................203......... 192......... 202..........159......... 198......... 183..........188..........143...............

Youth................................ 211......... 182......... 204..........160......... 168......... 185..........163..........130...............

College...............................64........... 60........... 67............33........... 70........... 36............37............32...............

Singles................................81........... 83........... 84............74...........83........... 86........... 82............73...............

Adults...............................944......... 949......... 891..........851.........986......... 933......... 886.......... 816...............

Total Life Groups..........1,843...... 1,813...... 1,802.......1,558...... 1,841...... 1,755...... 1,668....... 1,414...............

Hispanic.............................52........... 50........... 62............58.. UNKNOWN........... 54............70............31........... 35 AM worship................... 1,764.......1,916...... 1,846.......1,863...... 1,623...... 1,777....... 1,619.......1,637.......1,416 PM worship......................201......... 216..........217......... N/A........ MUSIC......... 856......... 629....... 1,782........ N/A

WEDNESDAY MENUS In addition to our home-cooked menus, we provide an alternative dinner option.

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

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

Adults: $5 / Children: $3 Family maximum: $17* No reservation required. First come first served. Home-cooked meal offered weekly.

Atlanta Bread Company and Chick-fil-A will alternate weeks. Drinks included. * The family maximum does not apply when purchasing Atlanta Bread and Chick-fil-A meals.

DINNER SERVED: 5:15-6:00 PM IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL

2/6 Home-cooked Meal: Pasta with Ham & Peas Chick-fil-A* Children may choose from pizza, the homecooked meal, or Chick-fil-A.

3/6 Home-cooked Meal: Baked Chicken Chick-fil-A* Children may choose from chicken fingers, the home-cooked meal, or Chick-fil-A.

2/13 Home-cooked Meal: Chicken Fried Steak Atlanta Bread Company* Children may choose from chicken fingers, the home-cooked meal, or Atlanta Bread Co.

3/13 Home-cooked Meal: Corned Beef/Cabbage Atlanta Bread Company* Children may choose from hamburgers, the home-cooked meal, or Atlanta Bread Co.

2/20 Home-cooked Meal: Pecan Chicken Chick-fil-A* Children may choose from steak fingers, the home-cooked meal, or Chick-fil-A.

3/20 Home-cooked Meal: King Ranch Chicken Chick-fil-A* Children may choose from hot dogs, the home-cooked meal, or Chick-fil-A.

2/27 Home-cooked Meal: Tex-Mex Chicken Casserole Atlanta Bread Company* Children may choose from chicken sandwiches, the home-cooked meal, or Atlanta Bread Co.

3/27 Home-cooked Meal: Turkey/Dressing Atlanta Bread Company* Children may choose from chicken-fingers, the home-cooked meal, or Atlanta Bread Co.

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Mission: Washington, D.C.

Imagine being eight blocks from the Capitol Building, pregnant, and desperate for help. That’s how many women who come into the Capitol Hill Pregnancy Center feel. It is one of many agencies the college ministry worked with during their mission trip over Christmas break. Because they are mainly operated by volunteers, our group cleaned, organized, and prepared mail-outs for the center, freeing the workers to share hope in Christ with the women who come into the building.

Students also served at Central Union Mission and National Community Church. Central Union serves 21,000 people a year through food and supplies with only four warehouse employees. The group prepared food boxes, reorganized most of the warehouse, and moved a ton of food to storage.

Likewise, the group helped National Community Church prepare their new property for use. It is an eighty-five year old building that needs lot of work.

The college students cleaned and performed demolition on old parts of the building.

I’m proud of the eighteen students who came on the trip and worked extremely hard. Even though we will not be able to see immediate fruit from the labor, it will be great to celebrate what God is able to do with the church and these ministries.

“ It was a really cool opportunity to work alongside an inner city pregnancy center and National Community Church’s campus. I loved getting a chance to serve in a new community and make new friends.” -Amanda Lee

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" The DC mission trip with the Loft was an amazing trip that allowed each person to use their spiritual gifts in different ways. Mine was seen through administrative work, which is different than any other trip I have been on. God had His hand in each step of the trip."

- Abby Edwards Ryan Brooks, Minister of College and Young Singles & Furman BCM Director

2013 MISSIONS CONFERENCE

For The Sake of The Gospel

Thank you for being a part of the Side by Side Missions Conference this year.

We are excited to see God calling many to PRAY, GIVE & GO for the sake of the gospel. Though the conference is over…

IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO PRAY We invite you to seek God’s will as you consider your commitment to join His Church “Side by Side.”

Pray about committing to a mission team as a prayer partner.* Pray about where God would have you GO in His Name.

Pray about how He would have you GIVE to the special Side

by Side Missions Offering. *It is our goal that all 2013 mission team members have a prayer partner who will participate in any/all aspects of trip preparation and execution for the purpose of continual prayer support.

IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO GIVE Please pray about how you can support missions through this offering.

Side by Side Missions Offering 50% offsets total cost for all mission trip participants 50% supports our mission offerings We are excited about our Side by Side Missions Offering this year.

In addition to adding to our state, national, and international offerings, we will come alongside Taylors FBC members to better enable them to go on mission. Of your Side by Side Missions Offering contributions, fifty percent will directly cut the cost of every mission trip listed in our 2013 catalog. Our heart is to see every person involved in the mission of our God. In giving to this offering, you play a vital role in seeing the mission of God fulfilled through Taylors, both here and around the world!

IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO GO How will you join Taylors “Side by Side” for the sake of the Gospel?

Commitment Deadline: March 1 This deadline benefits the team as well as the missionaries.

Mission Trip Interest Meetings February 10 at 4:30 pm and February 13 at 7:30 pm

2013 Mission Trips NATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL

Port Alsworth, Alaska

Fortaleza, Brazil

Atlanta, Georgia

Guwahati, India

District of Columbia

North Africa Middle East

Jacksonville, Florida

Northern India (2014)

New Orleans, Lousiana

Prague, Czech Republic

New York City, New York

Toronto, Canada

San Francisco, California

South America Sri Lanka

Visit taylorsfbc.org or pick up a detailed brochure at the missions desk. The commitment deadline is March 1.

Contact the Missions Office at 864-678-8838 for more information.

For information, contact the Single Adult Ministry Office at 864-678-8827.

Singles Big Bowl Party

Elevate Tuesday at Taylors

Sunday, February 3, 5 - 9:30 pm Home of Clyde and Gail Duncan Bring your favorite party snack to share!

Tuesday nights, 7-9 pm in the Loft DVD / Discussion

Elevate Singles Lunch

Begins Tuesday, March 5, 7-9 pm, FLC Join us for a time of fellowship and make new friends.

Sunday, February 10 and March 10 11:30 am, Elevate Area, Cost $5

Singles Volleyball

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Because everyone faces challenges at various times in life, Taylors FBC created

HoPeNeT

to offer hope and healing to those facing difficult times and to meet specific needs in the community around us.

R3 MINISTRY Impacting the Taylors Community for the Sake of the Gospel After much prayer, immersion in Scripture and seeking God’s will, R3 ministries moved forward in December of 2011 and met our friends who live outside in our community and also began to forge relationships with the ladies at “Just For Today” recovery house. Amazing relationships have developed and hearts and souls have been touched in the name of Jesus Christ. Several of our new friends have come to know the Lord and have been baptized while others have started a journey that will hopefully lead them there also.

The R3 2012 Christmas luncheon was an idea formed when we met with our homeless friends for breakfast one Saturday morning. We were so in awe of all God had accomplished in the last year, we felt a celebration was definitely in order. At our luncheon we saw a large crowd gather from all the areas of our ministry to fellowship and celebrate what the Lord is doing through R3.

Our "Food with Friends" people were very excited to be a part of such a gathering.

They were dressed in their best and one was even wearing jeans donated by our group.

It warmed our hearts to see the JFT ladies join us also, along with members of our team who respond to emergency needs. It was great to see all the people whom R3 is impacting gathered in one place.

We thank the Lord everyday for ordaining and cultivating these relationships and seek His wisdom and guidance as we nurture and grow this ministry.

Thank you to the amazing members of Taylors FBC who have embraced and supported these efforts. Whether it is to sponsor a breakfast, pick up one of the ladies for church, respond to a call for canned goods and pantry items, or most recently, donate coats to be given to Greer Relief to help keep those in the shadows of our own steeples warm this winter, you have always responded with very generous and loving hearts.

These people, with whom God has allowed us to work, have become family and we have been blessed far beyond any time, efforts or resources we have given.

To God be the glory; great things He has done!

The R3 Leadership Team Karen Salerno, Les Neely, Lee Ann Cook, Gilbert Rivers, Alex Reynolds and Kathy Dority

For more information, please contact Karen Salerno at tfmcadmin@taylorsfmc.org

Taylors Town Square In October 2012, as an outgrowth of R3 Ministries’ desire to “build relationships to unite our community,” and after months of prayer and planning, Taylors TownSquare was launched to be a venue of open conversation about the community of Taylors. Taylors TownSquare has brought together over fifty business people, artists, and residents of Taylors, along with interested members of the greater upstate community, to learn about each other, to begin conversations about where the heart of Taylors is located, and to dream about what Taylors can be if we all come together with a shared vision.

For more information about Taylors TownSquare, contact Kaitlyn Ross at kaitlynr@ taylorsfbc.org or 864-678-8833.

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Our compassionate leaders are mobilized to reach out through support groups and ministry teams formed to address physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of those who need hope for the future.

SUPPORT GROUPS

MINISTRY TEAMS

Divorce Recovery

Mission 1:27 (Orphan Care)

Grief Support For Spouses and For Parents

R3 Ministries (Communinty Ministry) Chance@Life (Support in Unplanned Pregnancy) Mercy Team (Ministry to the Homebound) Marriage Mentoring (Enrichment/Pre-Marital/Crisis) Parish Nurse (Health Counseling)

Employment Support Ministry Family to Family (Mental Illness)

(Sexual Abuse/Abortion/Infertility)

Restoration Realities

Did You Know?

In the world, there are approximately 145 million orphans.

In South Carolina, there are more than 5,400 children in foster care. On average, each child will spend four years in care and live in four different homes.

As we see these numbers, it seems an insurmountable challenge that God has given us.

At the same time, we are continually humbled by what God has done in the Mission 1:27 ministry — just in the past year.

Since the January 2012 launch of Mission 1:27, take a look at what God has done through this ministry and Taylors First Baptist members:

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CARE PACKAGES

CHILDREN

CHILDREN

have been delivered to foster or adoptive families to care for new children.

have been adopted by a Taylors FBC family *

have been fostered by a Taylors FBC family *

A number of monetary gifts were made to adoptive families to help with associated costs of adoption.

In cooperation with Miracle Hill Ministries, Mission 1:27 hosted its first two-day Foster Care training to certify families for foster care in 2012 and a second in January 2013.

In addition, deliveries of care items such as formula and diapers have been made to a number of local organizations who help women and children; for example, we provided 20 sleepers and 3 cases of baby wipes in addition to bottles and formula to Bethany Christian Services.

Mission 1:27 developed a program for Wrap Around families—families who will help support other foster and adoptive families.

Outreach events have been held—from painting at the Boys’ Home to a cookout for kids from Miracle Hill Ministries.

There are many ways for you to be involved! Contact us to find out how you can help!

Kaitlyn Ross at kaitlynr@taylorsfbc.org. *These numbers may be incomplete— there may be families we are not aware of who are also ministering to the fatherless. If you are an adoptive or foster family, would you let us know?

kaitlynr@taylorsfbc.org . 864-678-8833

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Welcome New Members

Janet Walters Joined November 18

by Statement

Stephen Root Joined December 16

by Letter

Harvey & Betty Vest Joined January 6 by Letter

Harold & Bettie Atkins Joined November 18

by Letter

Hazel Campbell Joined November 25

by Letter

Madi Axson Joined December 30

by Baptism

Lucy Mahon Joined December 30

by Statement

Brett & Kelli Gandy Aaron Gandy Joined January 13 by Letter Also pictured: Andrew

Jennifer Paccapaniccia Joined December 9

by Statement

Caleb & Paige Rogers Joined December 9

by Statement

Scott & Shannon Sharp Preston & Kendal Bethea Bradley & Kathryn Joined January 6 Joined January 6 Kendal by Letter Scott, Shannon & Bradley by Preston by Baptism Letter; Kathryn by Baptism

Dwight & Charlene Meadows Robbie & Melody Boland Joined January 13 by Letter Joined January 13 by Letter

Lucinda Ward Joined January 20

by Letter

2013 Women’s Retreat Monthly Par 3 Golf (9 holes) Thursdays, February 21 & March 21 7:15 pm Shotgun Start; Crosswinds Par 3 Golf Club, 61 Villa Road; Cost: $10 Optional Dinner at Chick-fil-A, Haywood Road, 6:00-6:45 pm

Sign up at the Men’s Ministry Desk or contact Darin MacDonald at dmacdonald@sccharities.org or 864-270-5979. Space is limited to the first forty-five to sign up!

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April 19- 20, Hyatt Regency, Greenville, Featuring Frankie Sherman Reservations are $110 per person and includes dinner Friday night, breakfast and lunch on Saturday and great breakout sessions.

Register at the Women’s Ministry Desk. Visit frankiedsherman.com for information about our speaker. Limited scholarships are available.

A limited number of rooms are reserved at a special rate for ladies who wish to spend the night at the hotel; first come, first serve. Rates range from $129-$149 per room. Make reservations by contacting Hyatt Reservations at 800-891-3797 and ask for the “tfb” rate.

FEBRUARY 2013

EVERY WEEK AT TAYLORS SUNDAY

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12

College Converge Conference

WMU Global Missions Group, 11 am

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13

Student Ministry Mission Fundraiser, 11:30 am

Mission Trip Interest Meeting, 7:30 pm

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18

Baptism, 9 and 10:30 am Elevate Singles Event, 5 pm Student Fellowship, 6 pm Apex

Grief Support for Parents, 6 pm

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Adult/Child CPR, 6-9 pm

Dinner with the Staff, 6:30 pm Perspectives Class, 6:30 pm (Through 5/13)

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21

New Journey Classes Begin, 6:30 pm 2013 Mission Trips Meeting, 7:30 pm

Men’s Par 3 Golf Outing, 7:15 pm

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Parent/Child Dedication, 9 & 10:30 am Elevate Singles Lunch, 11:30 am Mission Trip Interest Meeting, 4:30 pm Regeneration Mission Trip Information Meeting, 5 pm

Adult/Child CPR, 1-3 pm

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Lord's Supper, 9 and 10:30 am iThrive for Singles, 5 pm

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 WMU Bold Mission Group, 6 pm (Home of Peggie Killingsworth)

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11 XYZ Fellowship, 11:15 am (The Chord Street Boys)

MARCH 2013 FRIDAY, MARCH 15

Disaster Relief Training, 8:30-1 pm

DNow for Students (Through 3/17)

MONDAY, MARCH 4

MONDAY, MARCH 18

Grief Support for Spouses, 6:30 pm

Grief Support for Parents, 6 pm

TUESDAY, MARCH 5

THURSDAY, MARCH 21

Family to Family Begins, 6:30-9 pm

Men’s Par 3 Golf Outing, 7:15 pm

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6

SATURDAY, MARCH 23

Children's Choirs Begin, 6:30 pm

Taylors Children's Choirs Rehearsal, 10:30 am

FRIDAY, MARCH 8

TUESDAY, MARCH 26

Music on Main, Regeneration Student Choir Dinner Theater, 7 pm

WMU Bold Mission Group, 7 pm

SUNDAY, MARCH 10

FRIDAY, MARCH 29

Elevate Singles Lunch, 11:30 am

Good Friday Worship Service / Lord's Supper, 12 pm FLC and Church Office Closed

XYZ Fellowship, 11:15 am

TUESDAY, MARCH 12

CALENDAR DETAILS

WMU Global Missions Group, 11 am

Student/Parent Information Meeting, 2/10 for Regeneration Student Choir 2013 Mission Trip to New Orleans, LA, in th Fellowship Hall.

Adult/Child CPR, 2/19 or 2/20 Contact Rosemary Holt at 244-0646 to register. Space is limited.

MONDAY

FLC Childcare 9-11:45 am Legacy Choir 10 am Cub Scouts 7 pm

TUESDAY

FLC Childcare 9-11:45 am Tuesday Morning Bible Study 10 am Singles Tuesday @ Taylors (February) / Singles Volleyball (March) / Employment Ministry (2nd/4th Tuesday) / Cub Scouts 7 pm

WEDNESDAY

SUNDAY, MARCH 2

MONDAY, MARCH 11

Traditional Worship / Life Groups 9:00 am College Life Groups 9:19 am Modern Worship / Contemporary Worship / KidsWorship / Life Groups 10:30 am Bible Drill (Grades 6-9) 4 pm Bible Drill (Grades 4-5) 4:45 pm Regeneration Student Choir Rehearsal 5 pm Evening Worship 6 pm

(Home of Marilyn Holloway)

SUNDAY, MARCH 31 Easter Sunday No Evening Service

NGBA Disaster Relief Training for Chainsaw Certification, 3/2 Call 864-834-9635 to register before 2/21.

Family to Family, Begins 3/5 Mental Health Support: Tuesdays through 5/21 in B132-133. For families with loved ones struggling with mental illness. Free.

Register for by calling NAMI at 331-3300.

Encounter Bible Studies for Women / Mom to Mom 9 am Dinner Served / Bible Drill Book Training 5:15 pm Parish Nurse Office Opens 5:30 pm M&M for Preschool; Way Out Wednesdays/Children's Choirs (March) 6:15 pm Contemporary Choir Rehearsal 6:20 pm Journey Classes / Divorce Care / United for Middle & High School 6:30 pm Traditional Choir Rehearsal / Orchestra Rehearsal /Vocal Team Rehearsal 7:30 pm AA Meeting 8 pm

THURSDAY Boy Scouts 7 pm

SATURDAY AA Meeting 8 pm

Newsletter Guidelines 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 March 7 for the April/ May issue.

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Taylors FBC Ministry Offices Encouraging, Equipping and Developing Both New and Seasoned Servant Leaders at Taylors

Leadership Development on the Web If you are a leader at Taylors, we hope you will find the LEADnow portion of our website to be fruitful and beneficial to you. We will be updating this page on a weekly basis to encourage and equip you as you serve the Lord at Taylors. – Jason Hodges, Minister of Adults and Leadership Development

RightNow RightNow is an online training site for pastors and volunteer leaders. If you are a current volunteer at Taylors, please be on the lookout for training from the leader of your ministry area. Our staff will be using RightNow to assist us in encouraging and equipping those we lead.

Media Center Highlight: Teen-Related Books The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers by Gary Chapman How you can best express love to your teenagers.

God Loves You - He Always Has/He Always Will by Dr. David Jeremiah

Wild Grace by Max Lucado Grace can change your life in powerful ways, even when it is messed up, off track, or in trouble.

The Power of a Praying Teen

by Stormie Omartian

Connect with the healing power of God’s grace so you can experience the life you were created to enjoy.

Through prayer, God can lift you above the pressures of life so you can see His unique plan for your future.

Courageous Teens by Michael Catt

No Limit Kids (a musical DVD)

A study of courage that will call you to step out in faith, equipping you with the courage that is vital to your future.

This story focuses on treating others with respect, standing up for what you believe, and being true to yourself. This DVD delivers an uplifting message for the entire family that will speak to all generations.

Administration, 678-8823 Adults & Leadership Development, 678-8815 Assimilation & Spiritual Care, 678-8833 Building/Grounds, 678-8807 Children/KidsPath, 292-4056 College/The Loft, 678-8827 Discipleship/Evangelism, 678-8810 Family Life Center, 292-4060 Financial, 678-8825 Food Services, 678-8826 Hispanic Ministry, 678-8838 Missions, 678-8838 Media, 292-4066 Worship Ministry, 678-8816 Parents Day Out, 678-8805 Pastor, 678-8818 Public Relations/ Publications, 678-8817 Prayer Room, 292-8864 Preschool/Building Blocks, 678-8830 Receptionist, 244-3535 Single Adults, 678-8827 Student, 292-4990 Weekday Preschool, 678-8803

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 29651

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