ENGAGE THE WORLD
REACH One Day Celebration February 26 | 9 & 10:30 am
REACH Trip Applications Due March 1 | Pick up a brochure in the Welcome Center or View at taylorsfbc.org/reach
Dear Friends: Whenever we travel we have to be ready to make course adjustments. Maybe the weather has delayed your flight and you’ve missed a connection. Now you have to make adjustments to get to your destination. Maybe the accident on the interstate has backed up traffic for miles. Now you have to look for country roads that perhaps won’t let you travel as fast, but will move you past the traffic jam and get you to your destination. As we walk through the gospel of Luke in our sermon series, “The Kingdom Way,” I pray we’re all ready to make kingdom course adjustments in our lives and in our church. When we watch Jesus act and hear Him teach through His Word, we realize the current path we’re on might not get us to our destination which is a life and church that resembles Jesus and makes disciples. I pray we will go beyond just learning about Jesus on Sunday mornings. I pray we will encounter Him every week in Expectant Worship and make the kingdom course adjustments of confession, submission and obedience that get us to where He wants us to be. I look forward to following Jesus with you in the weeks ahead.
Paul Jimenez, Pastor
Reaching the UNREACHED REACH One Day Celebration
FEBRUARY 26 | 9 & 10:30 AM | FEATURING CHRIS CAUSEY Chris became a Christian in 2001 at the age of twenty. He was in college at the time, studying Biology and Biochemistry. After college he attended Columbia International University where he received his Masters of Divinity. He is in the final stage of his Doctorate of Ministry in Biblical Spirituality. He and his wife, Ginny, have been married for almost ten years and have a twoyear-old daughter. Chris served at Taylors FBC in Student Ministry from 2007 until being called to plant a church in Boston in 2013.
REACH Fair
FEATURING COMMUNITY PARTNER MINISTRIES
REACH Offering Goal: $130,000
Chris Causey Lead Pastor, Encounter Church
The REACH Offering allows all of us to GIVE so that some may GO to fulfill the Great Commission within the darkest places in our nation and among all nations. Realizing this goal will ensure that every Taylors FBC member on a REACH team will receive a 50% trip cost reduction.
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Wednesday Nights at Taylors Beginning March 15
When Helping Hurts Led by Ed Rambo 6:30 pm | Room: B128 :
Join us for this in-depth study with the purpose of learning how you can minister to the economically poor. Taylors members and staff who are involved in this ministry will share and facilitate discussion.
Equip Believer box here
Multiplying
DISCIPLE-MAKERS
"Encounter God: A Life of Moses" Wednesdays at 6:15 pm until February 15
Contemporary Choir Rehearsal, 6:20 pm
Kids Music Begins February 22 See Page 8 for Details
Traditional Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 pm
We believe a life of spiritual multiplication and the passionate pursuit of a Christcentered life to be the normal expectation of every believer.
Taylors Orchestra Rehearsal, 7:30 pm
Dinner Served Wednesday, 5:15-6 pm
$8 Adults | $5 Children | $23 Family Maximum
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. 2/1
Chicken Fingers or Atlanta Bread Company.* Children may choose the home-cooked meal or Atlanta Bread Company.
2/8
Ham or Chick-fil-A.* Children may choose pigs in a blanket, the home-cooked meal, or Chick-fil-A.
2/15
Chicken Casserole or Atlanta Bread Company.* Children may choose Chicken Fingers, the home-cooked meal, or Atlanta Bread Company.
2/22
Meatloaf or Chick-fil-A.*Children may choose hamburgers, the home-cooked meal, or Chick-fil-A.
* 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.
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Sunday
Taylors
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 Regeneration High School Ensemble, 4:15 pm (except 2/5) Regeneration Student Choir, 5 pm (except 2/5) Evening Worship, 6 pm (except 2/5)
Monday
Legacy Choir, 10 am (except 2/6) Mission Doll Workshop, 4 pm Breast Cancer Support Group, 6 pm Basketball Games (Through 2/13) Grief Support for Spouses, 6:45 pm Taylors Women Bible Study, 7 pm
Tuesday
February Calendar of Events WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Kids' Music Auditions, 5:30-7 pm
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 March Newsletter Deadline
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Baptism, 9 & 10:30 am Singles Big Game Night, 5:30 pm No Evening Worship REACH Neighbors: Big Game Night
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Poverty Simulation, 6:30 pm
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Camp in the City (July 24-28) Registration Opens Travis Cottrell Concert, 7 pm
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Presidents Day, Taylors First Pre-Academy Closed
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Deacon’s Meeting, 4:30 pm WMU: Adults On Mission, 5 pm
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Kids' Music Begins, 6:15 pm
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Kids' Music Auditions, 5:30-7 pm
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Ministry Fair REACH One Day Celebration, 9 & 10:30 am Women Accompanying Women, 4 pm
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Taylors Children: Date Night, 6:30 pm SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Evening Worship/Anderson University Concert Choir, 6 pm
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Family to Family Begins, 6:30 pm
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 XYZ Fellowship, 11:15 am TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 WMU Global Missions Lunch, 11 am
Tuesday Morning Bible Study, 10 am
Wednesday
Taylors Women Bible Study & Mom to Mom, 9 am Pickleball, 9 am Dinner Served, 5:15 pm Parish Nurse Office Open for Health Counseling, 5:15 pm "Encounter God: A Life of Moses" for Preschool & Elementary, 6:15 pm Contemporary Choir Rehearsal, 6:20 pm Fresh / Growing Up / Conversational Evangelism / Prayer in the Chapel / Adoption & Foster Care Group / UNITED, 6:30 pm Taylors Orchestra Rehearsal, 7:30 pm Traditional Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 pm AA Meeting, 8 pm
Thursday
Precept Upon Precept Daniel Part 2, 7 pm
A Night of Worship
Big Bowl Game Sunday, February 5, 5:30-10 pm, at the home of Clyde and Gail Duncan. Join us for a fun evening of fellowship and watching the bowl game. Bring your favorite finger food, dessert or 2-liter drink.To sign up contact nancyc@taylorsfbc.org.
for Worship Leaders
with TRAVIS
COTTRELL
AND FRIENDS
Monday, February 6, 7 pm
Valentine Lunch
Presented by Metro 2 & Brentwood-Benson Music Free Concert
Sunday, February 12, 11:45 am Singles Welcome Area We will prepare Valentine gift bags for a special group of ladies and invite them to lunch.
TAYLORS
Main Street
Saturday
Basketball Games AA Meeting, 8 pm Above list represents our typical schedule. Please see calendar (right) for exceptions.
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Regeneration Student Choir Celebrating Ten Years 2007 - 2017 Presented by Taylors Worship Ministry
Friday, March 3, 7 pm 2017 REACH Trip Fundraiser
Our Church Family In Memoriam
Stewardship Report
Marian Barbary May 26, 1942 – December 25, 2016 Sallie Howell July 3, 1920 – December 25, 2016 Dot Ryan July 24, 1929 – January 2, 2017 Mike Roddey July 16, 1946 – January 6, 2017
DECEMBER Budget Needs.......................... $ 492,411.80 Budget Receipts........................ $692,789.38 Other Receipts........................... $ 66,521.49 Total December Receipts.......... $759,310.87 YTD Budget Needs................ $6,401,353.00 YTD Budget Receipts............. $5,408,564.45
Staff Anniversaries
The family of Betty Stemberger wishes to express their gratitude to all our church family.
Thank you
Jimmie Harley..... Fourteen Years of Service Rhonda McMahan...... Nine Years of Service
Session Two: March 1-April 5
Baptist Courier
Pilgrims Pathway Foundations of Faith in Christ, Part Two Wednesdays 9-11 am Join as we study heaven, hell, and where Jesus has been all this time. It is not necessary to have completed Part One to participate. No cost to returning participants. If new, contact kaitlynr@taylorsfbc.org.
In light of our 2017 budget reduction, we are no longer providing/mailing copies of the Baptist Courier. If you would be interested in purchasing an individual subscription, you can do so by visiting www.baptistcourier.com or call (864) 232-8736. An individual subscription is $21 per year for 12 issues.
Register: www.taylorsfbc.org/women Childcare deadline is February 15.
Bob & Linda Norman
Joined January 1 by Letter
Joined January 22 by Letter
Verla Massey
Wendy Waskovich
Joined January 22 by Letter
Joined January 25 by Letter
Thank You for Your Service
Tina Whitworth has faithfully served Taylors First Baptist Church for 14 years. Join us in congratulating her on her retirement.
Gideon by Priscilla Shirer Wednesdays 9-11 am Cost: $15 This study will encourage you to recognize your weakness as the key that the Lord gives you to unlock the full experience of His strength in your life. Instead of ignoring, neglecting, or trying to escape your weaknesses, learn to see them as the gifts given specifically and strategically by God.
David & Tracye Charpia
Summer Internships
We are accepting applications for part-time internships in our Children, Student and College ministries through March 15. If you are interested in becoming a summer intern, please contact Beth Caskey at 678-8815 or bethc@taylorsfbc.org.
Randy & Jeanna Roderick Joined January 25 by Statement
It's Time to Register for 2017-2018 School Year Parent's Day Out and Kindergarten offer quality preschool programs for children birth through age five. Download the registration form at taylorsfirstpreacademy.com.
Sunday Statistics 12/11 12/18 12/25* 1/1* 1/8** 1/15 1/22 Preschool....................278..........237.......... 30............ n/a........... n/a...........283...........229 Children......................218..........194.......... n/a........... n/a........... n/a...........210...........194 Youth..........................181..........142.......... n/a........... n/a........... n/a...........149...........171 College.......................15............19............ n/a........... n/a........... n/a...........23.............61 Singles........................59............57............ n/a........... n/a........... n/a...........56.............45 Adults.........................771..........767.......... n/a........... n/a........... n/a...........860...........802 Total SS.......................1,522.......1,416....... 30............ n/a........... n/a...........1,581........1,502 Betania.......................74............65............ 43............ 50............ n/a...........53.............55 AM Worship...............1,296.......1,333....... 529.......... 802.......... n/a...........1,436........1,407 PM Worship................719..........1630........ n/a........... n/a........... n/a...........67.............65 * One Worship Service and No Life Groups
New Members
** No Services Due to Ice
Nate & Kate Zakariasen
Jonathan & Brittany Oue
Joined January 25 by Statement
Joined January 25 by Letter
Ballet Classes Wednesdays, 3:30-4:15 pm February 22-March 15 For ages 3-6; $20 per session. Register: www.taylorsrec.com Click "Winter" TAYLORSFBC.ORG | 5
TAYLORS FBC
Ministerial Staff Paul Jimenez Pastor
John Alexander
Minister of Elementary Children
Kevin Batson Worship Pastor
Ryan Brooks
Minister of College & Young Singles
ENGAGE THE WORLD Family to Family Tuesdays, February 28-May 16 6:30-9 pm | B132/133 | To register, contact NAMI 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. Contact NAMI at 331-3300, for more information or to register.
David Cline
Executive Pastor
Kathy Dority
Minister of Assimilation & Spiritual Care
Dustin Dozier
Minister of Students
Dr. Jimmie Harley Associate Pastor
Daryl Hopkins
Minister of Recreation
Rhonda McMahan
Poverty Simulation February 17 | 6:30-8:30 pm | Taylors Ministry Center Join us for an evening that will open your eyes to the human cost of poverty. This unique learning experience has power to create insight into the state of chronic crisis that consumes many working poor families. Participants experience one month of poverty comprised of four fifteen minute “weeks.” If you have a heart for ministering to the economically poor, please join us and learn alongside our Taylors FBC Poverty Team. Register: http://taylorsfbc.org/reach/hopenet/poverty-and-homelessness/ by February 12. Childcare is provided for children birth through 5th grade. Deadline for childcare reservations is February 3.
Minister of Preschool Children
Scott Norman
Disaster Relief Training
Minister of Worship
Jeremy Thompson
Life Group and REACH Pastor
April 22, 8 am - 4:30 pm Taylors First Baptist Church
To Contact via Email: first name, last initial @taylorsfbc.org
Reaching the UNREACHED We REACH our Community, Nation, and all Nations in multiple ways. Get involved by exploring online at www.taylorsfbc.org/reach. Please contact us so we can help you get connected to the ministry that fits your gifts and calling. REACH Office: 864-678-8838 or jeremyt@taylorsfbc.org
Choose classes based on your gifts and abilities so you will be prepared to serve suffering people – often the most vulnerable in our country, in the name of Jesus. Register: www.scbaptist.org/dr/
Have Questions? Receptionist | 244-3535
Prayer Room | 292-8864
Administration | 678-8823
Public Relations/Publications | 678-8817
Adult Life Groups | 678-8815
Taylors Children | 292-4056
Assimilation & Spiritual Care | 678-8833
Taylors College | 678-8827
Building/Grounds | 678-8807
Taylors First Pre-Academy: Kindergarten | 678-8803
Executive Pastor | 678-8811 Financial | 678-8825 Food Services | 678-8826 Hispanic Ministry | 678-8838 Media | 292-4066 Missions & Evangelism | 678-8838 Pastor | 678-8818
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Taylors First Pre-Academy: Parents Day Out | 678-8805 Taylors Rec Center | 292-4060 Taylors Singles | 678-8827 Taylors Students | 292-4990 Taylors Worship | 678-8816
College REACH Trip to Indianapolis In January, twenty people from the college ministry traveled to Indianapolis to partner with Living Faith Church, a two-year-old SBC church plant. Out of the last twelve church plants in the area, there is only one of three that has made it past a year in existence. Braving sub-freezing temperatures, we ministered in a variety of ways whether it be door to door evangelism, homeless ministry, and even encouraging the staff at Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis, a 30,000 student university. The Sunday after we left, the church had twelve first time guests and two packed worship services. "I had an incredible time on the Loft's Reach Trip! Meeting the church planters and partnering with them in mission was a blessing. I am excited to see God glorified in and through Living Faith Church. Also, I am excited to see what God will continue to do through Living Faith Church in the community of Indianapolis.” - Grant, Senior “I was really glad to play a part in spreading the gospel in Indianapolis through promoting the local church. I am also thrilled that God gave us the opportunity to be His hands and feet by giving the gifts of food and a kind word to those we met, especially those in need.” - Nathan, Senior “If someone asked me what my favorite part of break was I would say, hands down, the Loft trip to Indy. I loved seeing how Living Faith Church bathed everything in prayer and taught us to be flexible to the Spirit's leading. I also loved partnering with the church members who were around our age to get a feel for the local community. It was awesome to be a part of what God is doing in Indy.” - Meg, Junior
WMU
Consider becoming a part of the mission work being accomplished through WMU! Contact Cindy Norris at cicinorris@gmail.com for information.
Three Rivers Associational WMU Brunch:
Saturday, February 11, 2017, 9:30-11:30 am, Travelers Rest FBC
WMU Focus Week: During the week of February 13-19, we call attention to what WMU is doing and offer others the opportunity to join us in mission. Bring a friend with you to a meeting and share your love of missions with others. “Beyond” State WMU Annual Missions Encounter:
March 24-26
A life-changing, in-town retreat for Middle and High School Students. Register: www.taylorsfbc.org/students
March 24-25, First Baptist Church, Boiling Springs, SC
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Family Fun Night March 10 Family Night of Worship April 28 Parent/Child Dedication May 14 Summer Spectacular June 12-16
For Preschoolers, 3K-5K Be Strong in the Lord
Wednesdays 6:15 pm Beginning February 22
July 24-28 9 am – 4 pm For Children 1st-6th Grade Cost: $260 Pine Cove's summer day camp is loading up all the fun activities and great staff of summer camp and coming here. Campers will experience Jesus through Bible study, worship, and time with their counselor as well as participate in tons of great camp activities! Registration Opens February 6 www.pinecove.com/city/ taylors-fbc
For 1st-5th Grade Solo & Drama Auditions February 1 & 8 5:30-7:30 pm
Rehearsals
Wednesdays Beginning February 22, 6:15 pm
Presentation May 7, 6 pm