June/July 2021 | Taylors Family

June / July 2021

OUR MISSION

ENCOUNTER GOD. Pray for the children and leaders at the Very Best Summer, EQUIP BELIEVERS. June 6 - 9, as they learn about the King of Kings!

ENGAGE THE WORLD.

OUR VALUES Expectant WORSHIP Multiplying DISCIPLE-MAKERS Reaching the UNREACHED Everybody SERVES Innovative FAITH Generous GIVING Life TRANSFORMATION 2 | TAYLORSFBC.ORG

SUNDAYS

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WEDNESDAYS Beginning June 23!

Traditional Worship: 9:00 am Taylors Worship: 10:30 am July 4 | 10:00 am

One Worship Service with Lord’s Supper Nursery and Preschool Life Groups at 10:00 am No Other Life Groups

Current Sermon Series

Join us in the Fellowship Hall this summer on Wednesday mornings June 23 through July 28.

A study in the book of Colossians will be led by Pastor Josh, Jeremy Thompson, and Jerry Long.

Breakfast Served: 9:00 – 9:30 am* Bible Study: 9:30 -10:15 am *Full breakfast is $5. Sign up by Tuesday at noon at www.taylorsfbc.org/events or on the Church Center App.

STAY CONNECTED What’s Happening at Taylors

Morning*

Nursery, Preschool and Adult Classes, 9:00 and 10:30 am Kids Worship for Elementary, 10:30 am (except 1st Sundays) Elementary, Middle, High and College Students and Young Professionals, 9:00 am

Evening*

Adult Classes, 5:15 and 6:00 pm

*No Elementary, Student, College, Young Professional or Adult Life Groups on July 4

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REACH PARTNER HIGHLIGHTS Serving in Central and South America

Tim and Lindsey Bayne | Brazil As Brazil is slowly coming out of depths of the second wave of COVID, the Davis Lar continues to be healthy and strong, despite the numerous challenges leadership has faced. We live across the street from the Davis Lar in a community called Araças. We are the Directors of International Outreach at the Davis Lar, a role that makes up about 40% of our time in ministry. Our house is considered "The Mission Post," where we lead international interns and teams, but also build relationships with people in our community to lead them to thirst for Christ and to strengthen their relationship with Him. Our community was completely shut down and the majority of our neighbors were overwhelmed by fear, anxiety, and hunger. The local church plant, where we are on the leadership team, has remained firm in declaring the Gospel and strengthening the small congregation.

Through prayer, we have planned to return to our home, The Mission Post, in late July. After we re-adapt for a few months, we'll be focusing on teaching skills and discipling the children of the Davis Lar, building relationships in the community to further the Gospel, working on the leadership team with the local church plant to start a biblical counseling ministry, and organizing international groups, families, and interns to come and serve short term with us. Please pray for us as we prepare for our return to the mission field, right outside of Fortaleza, Brazil, and as we fundraise to cover the financial costs of the relocation.

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Matt and Nora Vos | The Oasis, Guatemala Dear friends, We want to share with you the story of Maria* and the way God is working in her life. This was written by our good friend Heidi who works as a therapist at Oasis.

The average time a child spends in our care is about two years. Some girls are only with us for about 6 months before being restored to family, while others have spent upwards of ten years in institutionalized care. We long for all of our kids to be restored to a biological family member, but knowing that biological family typically isn´t an option for our long-term children, our deepest prayer for them becomes the possibility of a foster family. We plead with God and pray specifically for the families that will present themselves before us and we pray that the Lord would give them the desire of taking home an adolescent. However, statistically, we know all too sadly that the likelihood of an adolescent being chosen for foster care is very unlikely.

But that doesn't stop our foster family team from presenting cases of teenagers in need of a family and it definitely doesn't stop our loving God from working miracles.

Eight years ago, three girls came into Oasis care, two sisters and their cousin. After learning the details of their story, biological family was immediately removed from future possibility. However, one of the sisters and the cousin aged out of the system during the eight years and went on to become part of Casa Ester, while the youngest continued to grow up within institutionalized care. Maria, who is now 15 years old, saw many staff members and other girls come and go, but never lost hope that one day God would give her a family of her own.

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For about three years, Maria, and everyone in Maria´s life, prayed for a family to present themselves as an option. At one point, her mentors stepped forward and said they were interested in becoming her foster family. But after they told Maria their hopes, they all but disappeared, leaving Maria heartbroken and confused once again. Sadness has always been hard for her to express, but over time she was able to express how sad and disappointed she was.

But God, in His care for His children, in the middle of a pandemic, saw fit to continue working in the life of Maria. This time, another mentor family, who had previously mentored a different set of sisters at Oasis that returned home, began to inquire about the possibility of mentoring and ultimately fostering an adolescent.

Their profile matched perfectly with that of Maria´s. The family was given permission to visit Maria on campus and have phone calls.

During this time, Maria expressed that she was ready to open her heart to the possibility of family once again.

The officiating state-level judge moved up her court date and with great anticipation, the family received their certification to be a foster family. The court case was set to be held the following Tuesday, but with the current week already at the mid-week point, staff hurried to arrange a mandatory home visit to the mentor family's house the next day!

There they told her how God had put her on their hearts and that they would like to be her family, if she was interested.

The father said, "You can see our house. It isn't big. We don´t have a lot of things or a ton of money, but what we can promise you is an abundance of love. We love you Maria and if you are willing, we would like to provide you a place to live and love and grow." Maria looked at her counselor, as if to confirm all that she was hearing. And when she looked back at the mom and dad and sister sitting before her, she said, "Yes. Yes. Yes. This is what I want."

On Tuesday, at her court hearing, Maria shared that she wanted a family of her own and that her mentors were the people she wanted to be her family. The family also shared how they wanted to take Maria home.

She walked out of the Zoom court hearing with tears in her eyes and the biggest smile on her face. The judge had not yet made a decision, but she knew that God was answering her heart's desire. Minutes later, the families together, the professional covering the hearing walked into the room where Maria was waiting and said, "Maria, today God has heard your cry. You´re going home with your family."

And the light that filled Maria's eyes will not be something forgotten anytime soon. A little girl, abused and neglected by her family, who then had to live in institutional care for more than 8 years, never gave up praying for the family that God had been preparing for her. And now she is at home with them. *Name changed for protection.

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EVENTS AT TAYLORS

Sign up at taylorsfbc.org/events or in the Church Center app.

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Tumble Camp Tumble Camp

Cheer Camp Cheer Camp

June 11 August 11 11 || August June 11

June 25 June 25

Ages 4 to 12 — 8:45 am - 12:00 pm

July 21 July 21

Ages 4 to 12 — 1:30 - 4:00 pm Cost: $25

Dance Camp Dance Camp

Age 2 — 10:30 - 11:00 am Ages 3 — 11:00 - 11:45 am Ages 4 — 11:45 - 12:30 pm Ages 5-10 — 12:30 - 1:15 pm Cost: $25

Classes Tumbling Classes Weekly Tumbling Grant Harrelson Weekly Grant Harrelson 99 -- 30 July Fridays, 30 July Fridays, Camp Basketball Basketball Camp 3-Year-Olds — 9:30 - 10:00 am

June August 55 July 88 || August 17 || July June 17 Ages 4 to 10 — 1:30 - 4:00 pm Cost: $25

Ages 4 to 12 — 1:30 – 4:30 pm Cost: $25

Session 29 June 88 -- 29 Tuesdays, June One: Tuesdays, Session One: August 6 July Tuesdays, Two: Session Session Two: Tuesdays, July 6 - August 33

July 15 12 -- 15 July 12

Rising 1st to 5th grade 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cost: $90

4-Year-Olds — 10:00 - 10:45 am 5-Year-Olds —10:45 - 11:30 am 6- to 11-Year-Olds — 11:30 am - 12:15 pm Cost: $25

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Lunch & Learn Thursdays | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

June 10 . June 17 . July 1 . July 8 . July 15 Student Worship Room TEACHING | WORSHIP | FOOD

June 2 | 6:30 - 7:45 pm Taylors Rec Picnic Shelter FOOD | GAMES | FELLOWSHIP

afternoon at the Movies

July 16 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm Student Worship Room

Middle School: July 12* High School: July 26 3:15 - 7:15 pm Sign Up in the Church Center App or at taylorsfbc.org/events

*Rising 6th Graders are Invited

Fuge: July 19 - 23 SIGNUPS CLOSED

BIBLE STUDY Sundays at 6:30 pm

SAND VOLLEYBALL Tuesdays at 7:00 pm

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SUMMER PICNIC Saturday, June 12 | 4:30 pm Taylors FBC Picnic Shelter Join us at the Picnic Shelter for a delicious BBQ picnic provided by Taylors Singles. Bring a lawn chair and invite a friend.

Sign up at taylorsfbc.org/events or in the Church Center App.

CALLED CHURCH CONFERENCE Sunday June 6, 9:00 and 10:30 am Vote on Adoption of the Revised Constitution

Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting: June 15-16, 2021 Nashville Music City Center

Monday, August 2 - Friday, August 6 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Taylors FBC For Completed K5 through 5th Graders $290 per Child

There will be over one-hundred ancillary meetings, events, and gatherings throughout the week connecting leaders and laypersons from around the country to be encouraged, equipped and mobilized for Kingdom work. This meeting consists of representatives or “messengers” from cooperating churches, who gather to confer and determine the programs, policies, and budget of the Convention.

Taylors FBC is allowed to be represented by twelve messengers. Those messengers (members) must be sent by and registered through our church. If you have questions, please call the Church Office.

Pine Cove is loading up all the fun activities and great staff of summer camp and bringing it right to our neighborhood!

Campers will experience Jesus through Bible study, worship, and time with their counselor as well as participate in tons of great camp activities! Your K5 through 5th grade camper is sure to have a blast dancing, cheering, and jumping each and every day!

Sign up: pinecove.com/city/taylors-fbc/

MEN'S PICK-UP BASKETBALL Monday Nights | 7:00 – 9:00 pm One time card fee: $15

Sign up at taylorsfbc.org/events or in the Church Center app.

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OUR CHURCH FAMILY

Celebrate baptisms, new members, anniversaries and more.

SUNDAY STATISTICS

5/2 5/9 5/16 5/23 Preschool....................... 73.............65.............82............ 82 Elementary.................... 46.............69.............80............ 81 Students........................ 78.............80.............84............ 75 College.......................... 31.............20.............16.............. 0 Adults.......................... 507...........543...........486.......... 534 Life Group Total........... 817...........861...........823.......... 879 Morning Worship...... 1,194........1,169........1,126....... 1,268 Night of Worship..........................................435................

TEAM ANNIVERSARIES JUNE & JULY Kevin Batson — 13 years of service Jeremy Thompson — 9 years of service Beverly Vest — 7 years of service Dick Kay — 4 years of service Kay Lumpkin — 4 years of service Lisa McGill — 4 years of service Amanda McKenna — 4 years of service Kaitlyn Ross — 3 years of service Alex Smith — 3 years of service Josh Duncan — 2 years of service

IN MEMORIAM Lyrlene Cleveland May 8, 1922 - May 21, 2021

APRIL STEWARDSHIP Month to Date Budget Receipts $425,830 Actual Receipts $373,454 Actual Spent $393,642 Year to Date Budget Receipts $1,703,320 Actual Receipts $1,306,237 Actual Spent $1,630,018

BAPTISMS We welcome to the Body of Christ, through believer's baptism... Adlee McNab, Amber Noel, Audrey Noel, Noah Osborne, Aiden McCroskey, and Maddie Candler

WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS

Pat Dill

Amber Noel

Joined May 2, 2021,

by Statement

Joined May 2, 2021,

by Baptism

Derek and Rachel Noel

Sherry Thompson

Joined May 2, 2021,

by Letter

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Joined May 2, 2021,

by Statement

Audrey Noel

Joined May 2, 2021,

by Baptism

LUNCH WITH THE STAFF Sunday, August 29, 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Join us for a free, casual lunch in a relaxed setting with a group of people who, just like you, want to learn more about Taylors.

Register in August at taylorsfbc.org/events or in the Church Center App.

WHY JOIN THE CHURCH?

God created us for relationship – relationship with Himself and relationship with other believers. Jesus’ followers went from town to town and always sought a group of believers with whom to identify in biblical community. When you join a church, you are saying, “I belong here...this is my family."

JOINING A CHURCH

According to Romans 12:4-5 “Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.”

When one joins a church, a sense of belonging results as we use our spiritual gifts together in order to build up the body of Christ and to bring glory to God. Church membership also provides accountability as we walk alongside one another encouraging each other to be the people God desires us to be. When a brother or sister in Christ stumbles, we are there to encourage and restore.

Becoming a church member also enables one to serve within the fellowship. When you become a member of our body at Taylors, you are committing to follow the teachings of our church, have embraced our mission and values, and are coming under the trust and service of our church leadership.

Joining our church says, “I commit to use my spiritual gifts to be a part of what God is doing here in this mighty work.” Corinthians 12:7,11 says “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good…All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.”

The New Testament church is made up of baptized believers who have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. If you have never accepted His forgiveness for your sins, trusted Him alone for salvation, and committed yourself to follow His will for your life, will you consider it today?

At the close of each of our services, we have a time when we invite you to share your testimony and request church membership with our team or trained counselors. We accept members...

• By public profession of faith and believer’s baptism by immersion.

• By statement: you have previously made a faith commitment to Christ as Lord and Savior and have already followed Him in baptism by immersion.

• By statement and pending baptism: you have previously made a faith commitment to Christ as Lord and Savior and now wish to follow Him in baptism by immersion.

• By letter of transfer of your membership from a Baptist church of like faith and order.

• By watch-care. Allows college students to come under the spiritual leadership of Taylors FBC while in the area and remain a member at their home church.

Questions about church membership? Contact Kathy Dority at kathyd@taylorsfbc.org.

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NEW CHURCH CALENDAR ON THE APP

Beginning June 3, 2021, you can see the church calendar on your phone.

New this Month!

We are unveiling a new feature in the Church Center App called Calendar! Calendar allows you to see all the events that are going on at Taylors FBC in one place. See the event time, date, and location right from the app. You will also be able to signup for events here too!

Download the Church Center App! Text "taylors" to 313131 for the links. You can sign up for events, give, keep your information current, and see the church directory!

Giving in the App! Easily give to the general budget, REACH, and special offerings!

Give using credit, debit, or an ACH bank transfer. Select your preferred frequency, "one time" or recurring gift. You can also select to cover the processing fees on behalf of the church. Fees for ACH Bank Transfers are only 25 cents.

Opt-in to our Church Directory!

Just as we’ve had a pictorial directory in the past, we want to build a digital pictorial directory that can be accessed on the app or computer. Only Church Members can view the directory!

Add Your Family's Photos to Your Profile!

1. Click on the circle, top right, to access your Profile.

2. Click on your name and then click “update photo.” You can use a photo on your device or take a new photo. Do the same for each person in your “household.”

3. Also under your Profile, click on “My Directory Settings” to allow specific information to show in the directory and add a household photo. Follow the instructions to opt in. Do the same for each person in your "household."

We want to help you add your individual or family photos so that our directory is complete. If you need help, call or stop by the Church Office during the week.