May 2021 | Taylors Family by Taylors First Baptist Church

May 2021

Dear Church Family, We have so much to be thankful for. Every day that I serve at Taylors FBC is a blessing. God is at work in so many ways. My joy is to get to watch Him work in the life of our church. Just this morning, I was able to meet with a couple that is looking to go overseas with the International Mission Board. They are an older couple and their children are grown. It was a joy to hear how they are considering ways to serve overseas in the next few years. This past Sunday, I was able to eat lunch with Alex Smith, our Minister of College Students, and about 50 college students. Sitting with them and hearing how Taylors FBC has become a home away from home while they are at school makes me thankful. Many of them have come from around the country. Some were from Seattle, Washington, and they have loved being a part of this ministry. Just today, I learned that we have three more to baptize this Sunday. What a joy! God is at work here, and I am thankful. From our members to our ministries, I get to watch and listen to story after story of God’s faithfulness. That never gets old – I am thankful! Your Pastor, Josh

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SUNDAYS

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WEDNESDAYS

taylorsfbc.org/Wednesday June 2 is our last Wednesday night meeting before summer! Family Dinner — See details below Worship Rehearsals

Traditional Worship: 9:00 am Taylors Worship: 10:30 am

Taylors Worship Choir, 6:15 pm Orchestra, 6:30 pm Traditional Worship Choir, 7:20 pm

Current Sermon Series

Parish Nurse Office Open Prayer Rooms Open The Prayer Soaking Room: 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Room C117 Come for Prayer: 6:00- 7:30 pm, Room C119

Pastor's Bible Study 6:30 - 7:30 pm | Fellowship Hall

Mom to Mom at Night 6:30 - 7:30 pm | Room C126

Morning

Taylors Children: Konnect 6:30 - 7:30 pm | Doors Open at 6:15 pm

Preschool and Adult Classes, 9:00 and 10:30 am Elementary, Middle, High and College Students and Young Professionals, 9:00 am

Taylors Students: Rise for Middle School

Evening

Taylors College: The Gathering

6:30 - 7:45 pm | Cafe Opens at 6:15 pm 7:30 - 9:00 pm

Adult Classes, 5:15 and 6:00 pm

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Family Dinner, 5:15 - 6:15 pm

STAY CONNECTED What’s Happening at Taylors Subscribe to Taylors FBC Emails Visit taylorsfbc.org and click “Subscribe” near the bottom of the homepage. Download Our App See Page 12. Connect on Social Media @taylorsfbc | @taylorsstudents @taylorsclg | @taylorsrec @taylorswomen | @taylorschildren

Reservations are required by the Tuesday prior and are non-refundable.

MAY 5

Chicken Alfredo or Chick-fil-A

MAY 12

Turkey and Dressing or Chick-fil-A

MAY 19

Chicken Fried Steak or Chick-fil-A

MAY 26

Baked Spaghetti or Chick-fil-A

JUNE 2

TBA or Chick-fil-A

• Home-Cooked Meal: $7 for Adults / $5 for Children

• Chick-fil-A Meals: Price varies • Children five and under eat free • Family Discount - Pay full price for the first 3 meals. Receive $5 off each of the following meals.

EVENTS AT TAYLORS Register at taylorsfbc.org/events

EVENING WITH THE BODOS

XYZ FELLOWSHIP

Saturday, May 8, 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Monday, May 10, 11:15 am

Join us for coffee and dessert in the Fellowship Hall as we hear what God has done through the Bodolosky family, our REACH partners serving in Eagle River, Alaska.

Taylors FBC Fellowship Hall | Meal is $7 Programs consist of entertainment followed by a hot lunch.

r e m m Su Intro Ballet and Ballet Jazz and to Jazz Intro to

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

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 Age 2 — 10:30 - 11:00 am Ages 3 to 4 — 11:00 - 11:45 am Ages 5 to 6 — 11:45 - 12:30 pm Ages 7 to 12 — 12:30 - 1:15 pm Cost: $25

Grant Harrelson Weekly Grant Harrelson Camp Tumbling Camp Weekly Tumbling Basketball 30 9 July Fridays, Camp Basketball Camp Fridays, July 9 - 30 July 15 12 -- 15 July 12

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

Ages 3 to 4 — 10:00 - 10:45 am Ages 5 to 6 — 10:45 - 11:30 am Ages 7 to 12 — 11:30 am - 12:15 pm Cost: $25

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

GRADUATES Banquet: May 22, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Graduates, Parents and Leaders Only

Recognition: May 23, 9:00 & 10:30 am

SUNDAY LUNCH Sunday, May 16, 11:45 am Fellowship Hall | Cost $5 Join other single adults for a delicious lunch and a time of fellowship. Pay $5 per person at the door. Menu: Ham, Potato Salad, Green Beans, Rolls and Dessert. Email nancyc@taylorsfbc.org to sign up!

SUMMER PICNIC Saturday, June 12 | 4:30 pm Taylors FBC Picnic Shelter

Celebrating our Senior Class of 2021! Register at taylorsfbc.org/events or in the Church Center App. by May 9

SUMMER EVENTS Re-UNITED: June 2, 6:15 - 7:45 pm Middle and High School Students Taylors Park Picnic Shelter Food, games and fellowship.

Lunch and Learn June 10 and 17 | July 1, 8, and 15 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Middle and High School Students Student Worship Room Teaching, worship and food.

FUGE CAMP NIGHT OF WORSHIP

Sunday, May 16 | 6:00 pm Led by Taylors Children’s Choirs with Regeneration Student Choir and Adult Worship Ensemble

July 19-23 Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia Cost: $359 | $100 Deposit A week-long camp for middle and high school students that will lead to life change and intentional growth in their walk with Christ. Fun, loud and sometimes even messy. Register at taylorsfbc.org/events or in the Church Center App.

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June 6 - 9 | 6:00 - 8:15 pm Age Three, by 9/1/20, through Completed 5th Grade It's going to be the Very Best Summer learning about the King of Kings! VBS will include a rotation of large group, Bible story, craft, gym, music and missions. Each rotation will point children to the one true King, Jesus. Register at taylorsfbc.org/events or in the Church Center App through May 31.

in the Fellowship Hall

BLOOD DRIVE May 19, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Taylors Ministry Center Parking Lot The Blood Connection will give each donor a $20 Visa Gift Card. Registration information is at taylorsfbc.org/events or in the Church Center App.

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Monday, August 2 - Friday, August 6 9:00 am – 4:00 pm For Completed K5 through 5th Graders at Taylors FBC $290 per Child 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! Register: pinecove.com/city/taylors-fbc/

VOLUNTEER AT BASIC PISTOL SHOOTING Saturday, June 5 or Saturday, June 12 8:30 am - 4:00 pm | Cost: $125* Volunteer to lead children as they learn about the one true King, Jesus! Students who have completed 6th grade through adults are invited to serve.

Have you ever wanted to learn the proper way to use a handgun, or just had a desire to not be afraid of handling one? Join us at Sharpshooters, 1345 Rutherford Road, for a full day of learning, culminating with time on the range. Register at taylorsfbc.org/events or in the Church Center App.

*$100 deposit required. Classes with 10 or more ladies receive a $25 discount per person.

SECRET CHURCH The Great Imbalance

I had the privilege of attending Secret Church in April in the Fellowship Hall. My wife, Kathy, and I have participated in Secret Church the last few years and have truly enjoyed it. If you love the Word of God, you will love Secret Church. David Platt takes a topic and does an indepth study into God's Word. This year the title was The Great Imbalance. It certainly changed my opinion on how I will support missions, where I will spend my mission dollars and my time. I won't spoil it because I pray that each member of Taylors takes the time to watch it. If it does not bless you then let me know and I will refund your ten dollars, the cost of the booklet. I hope you will watch this year's event and join me next year. It is one of those things that once you commit to attending you can't wait until next years Secret Church. Blessings, Jim Tankersley

It's not too late to take part in Secret Church. You can watch it virtually now through May 31. Register at taylorsfbc.org/events or in the Church Center App. Only $10. Pick up a Study Guide in the Church Office. TAYLORSFBC.ORG | 7

LOVE TAYLORS

Serving our neighbors, building relationships, and sharing the love of Jesus.

JUST FOR TODAY RECOVERY MINISTRY At the Singles Fellowship April luncheon, attendees heard a powerful testimony from Cassandra Brayboy of Just for Today Recovery Ministry. Cassandra shared her own journey with addiction and recovery, and is now the owner of four recovery houses that house 24 women. Three of these houses are a few minutes from Taylors FBC and one is located in Greer. Cassandra has touched many lives over the course of her ministry and gives God the glory for rescuing her from addiction and then allowing her to provide a lifeline to other women.

Pictured at the luncheon with Cassandra Brayboy is Linda Norman who leads our Love Taylors ministry to Just for Today.

Every month a group of Taylors volunteers visit women from Just for Today to share a devotional, breakfast, and fellowship. These same volunteers also serve as mentors and lead Bible study with our Just for Today friends. God continues to use Cassandra, Linda, and our volunteers to invest in lives of those seeking freedom from addiction.

SINGLE MOMS' OIL CHANGE COVID brought change in almost every area of ministry, including Single Moms' Oil Change. After over 15 years of ministry to single moms through a free oil change several times a year, we agreed the ministry was now more vital than ever. However, we also knew it would be unsafe to host a large number of women and children in our Ministry Center. Our faithful leaders came up with a plan to offer free oil change vouchers to women, and in August and December of 2020 we hosted a “drive through” for women to pick up a devotional guide with a free oil change voucher attached. Women were warmly welcomed by volunteers who also offered to pray with them. At our April 2021 oil change we added a “Prayer Tent” and encouraged women to pull aside after receiving their voucher to visit the tent for prayer. We praise the Lord for every woman who was encouraged, had a few moments of fellowship with believers, and was covered in prayer. 8 | TAYLORSFBC.ORG

REACH PARTNER HIGHLIGHT

Serving in Sweden and Wales

SERVING IN SWEDEN We are Marcus, Sarah Beth, and Elias. Our family has served with the International Mission Board (IMB) in East Asia since 2018. We loved our time in East Asia and treasure the opportunity the Lord has given us there. Now, the Lord has directed our path to a new location. We are working toward visa approvals, so that we can move to and serve Swedish peoples. The Lord showed us a clear need for more kingdom laborers in Sweden. Because of His leading, we are now looking forward to joining what the Lord is doing in Stockholm. Marcus, Sarah Beth and Elias

Sweden is one of the most secularized and unreached of the Nordic countries. Stockholm is a city of global influence. Though there are many Swedish nationals living in the city, Stockholm is also home many immigrants and refugees. Peoples from every corner of the world are living together in one place. We have felt God call us to join, assist, and encourage Swedish believers. We want to join with them in the work of sharing the gospel with Swedish peoples and the nations that have come to Stockholm! We believe that the Lord is using the Swedish church to impact the world for Christ through domestic and international church planting. We are looking forward to our move to Stockholm, Sweden. We are asking the Lord to prepare our hearts and show us His work among European peoples. We want you to join us in prayer for them. As we prayerfully remember East Asia and turn towards Europe, we feel how much of a new experience this will be for our family. Please pray for our transition, our visa process, and our upcoming move. Also, pray for Stockholm and ask that the Lord would bring many to know Him there and strengthen His Church among Swedish peoples. We are excited about what the Lord is doing there! Will you please join us in praying for European peoples? Much Love, Marcus, Sarah Beth and Elias

SERVING IN WALES Hi all! My name is Hannah, and I’m serving in Cardiff, Wales, with the IMB through their Journeyman Program. I was originally set to serve in Southeast Asia, but through a crazy turn of events, the Lord graciously brought me to Cardiff instead. What a huge blessing this transition has been! I currently work at our church plant, Redeemer Church, here in Cardiff where my teammate and I serve through the children’s ministry, and also lead discipleship opportunities, outreach events, evangelism training, and outdoor clubs. Pray for the people in the area surrounding our church, Splott and Adamsdown, that we as a church would be able to reach them, love them, and serve them as the body of Christ! TAYLORSFBC.ORG | 9

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

Celebrate baptisms, new members, anniversaries and more.

IN MEMORIAM

MARCH STEWARDSHIP

Walter Crawford March 8, 1927 - April 18, 2021

Month to Date Budget Receipts $425,830 Actual Receipts $352,863 Actual Spent $442,800

Charles D. Wilson June 28, 1960 - April 2, 2021

BAPTISMS We welcome to the Body of Christ, through believer's baptism... John Gauthier and Karen Hilliard.

SUNDAY STATISTICS

4/4 4/11 4/18 4/25 Preschool....................... 99.............69.............82............ 66 Elementary...................... 0.............59.............66............ 75 Students.......................... 0.............82.............95............ 82 College............................ 0.............25.............26............ 17 Adults.............................. 0...........503...........540.......... 537 Life Groups...................... 0...........820...........885.......... 878 Morning Worship...... 1,700........1,161........1,231....... 1,197

THANK YOU Our family can’t thank you enough for your faithful prayers, concern, and reaching out to us! Your love has meant the world to us during this difficult time as we wait in hope for little Everette to have a heart transplant. God continues to faithfully answer your and our prayers. He shows us again and again that He will provide — from the small needs to the large. Please continue to pray for Everette. God hears and will answer according to His sovereign loving will. We are so grateful to be apart of God’s family at Taylors. Love, Missy and Ron Edwards

STAFF ANNIVERSARIES MAY Alex Rogers — 4 years of service Jeff Hensley — 18 years of service 10 | TAYLORSFBC.ORG

Year to Date Budget Receipts $1,277,490 Actual Receipts $932,783 Actual Spent $1,236,376

GIVING IN THE CHURCH CENTER 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.

DEACON NOMINATIONS

The Deacon Nominating Committee is in the process of identifying deacon nominees to begin serving in the fall. Please call the Church Office to submit recommendations by May 10, 2021.

CHURCH CONSTITUTION The Constitution and Bylaws Committee will present the revised Constitution on Sunday, May 2, followed by the proposed document being emailed to Church Members. Printed copies will be available in the Church Office. Question and Answer Sessions Wednesday, May 5, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, Room B132-133 Sunday, May 23, 4:00 - 5:00 pm, Room B132-133 Drop by to have your questions answered by the Constitution and Bylaws Committee Called Church Conference Sunday June 6, 9:00 and 10:30 am Vote on Adoption of the Revised Constitution

WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS

Steven & Amber Wickers Joined March 28, 2021 By Letter

Robert McNab

Joined April 11, 2021 By Statement

John and Kasia Virkler Joined April 4, 2021 By Letter

Adlee McNab

Joined April 11, 2021 By Baptism

Ginna Langston

Joined April 18, 2021 By Statement

HOW TO JOIN TAYLORS

STARTING POINT

Being a part of a local church family is important for every person. At the close of each of our services, we invite you to come forward to apply for church membership with our trained counselors. You may also join at Lunch with the Staff.

Sundays at 9:00 am, May 9 - 30 Join us for a basic introduction to Taylors FBC that will help broaden your understanding of who we are and what we believe. All new and prospective members are encouraged to participate to better understand our mission and values as well as our view on what it means to know Christ and follow Him.

We accept members by... • Public profession of faith and believer’s baptism by immersion • Statement • Statement, pending baptism • Letter • Watchcare

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

Week 1: Visions and Values, Encounter God, Personal and Corporate Worship Week 2: Equip Believers, Spiritual Disciplines, Pathway to Discipleship, Week 3: The Body of Christ, Using Spiritual Gifts, Everyone Serves Week 4: Engage the World, The Gospel, Love Taylors, Reach Next Steps: Our goal is to see every member of Taylors FBC become mature in their faith, live an abundant life that honors Christ, and find their place of ministry within our church Body.

Contact Kathy Dority, Minister of Connections, with questions at 864-678-8822 or kathyd@taylorsfbc.org

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SERVING AT TAYLORS Guest Services Highlight

COFFEE BAR Welcome back to coffee! After over a year of being closed, our coffee bar is back, and we have a beautiful update to our Connection Center Café area. Thank you to Allison Powell for lending her expertise and decorator’s eye to make our Café so inviting. Also, please welcome and thank our many volunteers who staff the Coffee Bar each week. Nine Life Groups and four individuals staff our Coffee Bar and make it possible for us to enjoy coffee and fellowship in the Connection Center every Sunday.

College Students Serving Coffee Left to Right: Trevor Hasse, Brooke Gordon, Brandon Keith, Gabe Stoudemayer and Craig Leppard

CHURCH DIRECTORY

Join the church directory and add your family's photos. Download the Church Center App! Text "taylors" to 313131 for the links. You can register for events, give, keep your information current, and see the church directory!

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.