2016 OPPORTUNITIES
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We are seeing vast spiritual darkness in the United States and all over the world. Yet, in the middle of the darkness, there is hope as church planters and gospelcentered churches are now beginning to lift off the ground. The hope we see is because of your faithfulness in praying and partnering, giving and going through our mission efforts. In metro-Boston, where less than two percent of the population knows Jesus, Encounter Church, led by seven Taylors families, is now meeting weekly and reaching its community. Further, we have our first Taylors missionary on the ground in the North Africa/Middle East region for the purpose of reaching the NEMO people group where there is no known believer. In Prague, where in 2014 a team prayer walked the city asking God to send a church planter, the 2015 team worked alongside the planter God called. Additionally, there are inroads into our backyard at Taylors, where faithful men and women are plowing ground for the gospel. God is using Taylors to bring hope to places where there once was complete darkness. He is on the move to bring His gospel to lost people. In the pages ahead, you will find where and how you can be involved. Pray for God to continue to work, and then pray about your role in fulfilling the most exciting mission on earth. I’m praising the Lord for you, for what He has done and for what He will do. Paul H. Jimenez Pastor
2016 REACH Opportunities Community................................... 4 HopeNet....................................... 6 Trips: Our Nation......................... 8 Trips: All Nations....................... 13 Taylors Rec / WMU..................... 16 Missionary Homes / Operation Christmas Child......... 17
REACH Trip Interest Meetings
Sunday, January 10, or Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Deadline for Application and Deposit February 1, 2016, Unless Otherwise Noted Applications Available at the Missions Desk
Good News Club
Greer Community Ministries
Greer Community Ministries, a Christian organization, serves and supports its elderly neighbors who are unable to prepare or secure food for themselves. GCM is deeply committed to the fight against hunger in the Greater Greer area through their programs.
Good News Club / Child Evangelism Fellowship
These clubs provide opportunity for children in the public schools to hear the gospel and learn truth from God’s Word. Taylors Elementary: Amy Taylor, 864-360-0435 Woodland Elementary: Gilbert Rivers, 864-268-7031
Greer Christian Learning Center
In cooperation with schools and in partnership with parents and churches, the Greer Christian Learning Center will provide students in public schools an opportunity to embrace the gospel, to grow in Christian maturity and to apply biblical principles to their lives, families and communities. Cathy Neely, Director / 864-848-3591 / 864-787-9667 greerchristianlearningcenter.org 4
864-877-1937 | greercommunityministries.org
Miracle Hill Ministries
Miracle Hill Ministries exists that homeless men, women, and children receive food and shelter with compassion, hear the Good News of Jesus Christ and become productive members of society. Jaclyn Pinkham, Volunteer Coordinator 864-268-4357 / jpinkham@miraclehill.org / miraclehill.org
Piedmont Women’s Center
Mission: To be an oasis of hope, committed to demonstrating the love of Christ to those with pregnancy-related issues. 864-244-1434 | piedmontwomenscenter.org
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the Universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible and its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. 864-235-4803 | salvationarmygreenville.org
Taylors Free Medical Clinic
Primary mission: To understand and to serve the body, mind, and spirit needs of the medically excluded and their households who live and work in the Taylors and Greer areas.
Salvation Army
PHOTO SOURCE: www.salvationarmyusa.org
tfmcvolcoor@bellsouth.net | taylorsfmc.org
Taylors TownSquare
Taylors TownSquare seeks to provide a place where the Taylors Community can gather together to form relationships, be inspired, and find common goals with one another. Contact Alex Reynolds: alexr@taylorstownsquare.com
Single Moms Oil Change
We recognize that single moms have a lot on their plates and often times basic necessities such as routine vehicle maintenance can often be overlooked. Single Mom’s Oil Change is one of the greatest opportunities we have to really bless our community.
South Asians
We are partnering with Suresh Jonnalagadda, pastor of Indian Upstate Fellowship, to make disciples and plant churches among the Asian Indians who have settled in the Greater Greenville area. There will be opportunities for prayer walking, evangelism, and discipleship right here in our community, and yet among unreached peoples from the ends of the earth. 864-678-8838 | frans@taylorsfbc.org
Cal Moreland: calmoreland@bellsouth.net
Spring Grove Apartments
Spring Grove Apartments, a public housing community, is one mile from Taylors FBC. By partnering with Community Mission Baptist Church, a predominately African American church in the center of Taylors, we are committed to reaching this community in four specific ways: Christmas Store, Adult Education Tutoring, Multi Housing Ministry Ed Rambo 843-834-0390 ewrambo@att.net
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For information about our REACH Partners, visit www.taylorsfbc.org/reach-partners where you will find links to each of their organizations.
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Taylors TownSquare
Cancer Support
Family to Family
Led by Chuck & Renee Morton and Scott & Gayle Hannon Contact: hopenet@taylorsfbc.org
Contact Kaitlyn Ross: kaitlynr@taylorsfbc.org / 864-678-8833 / www.nami.org
Chance@Life
Grief Support
Chance@Life provides support to young women and their families in the crisis of unplanned pregnancy.
Grief Support provides encouragement and support for those who have lost loved ones.
Led by Helena Clymer 864-678-8833 / hopenet@taylorsfbc.org
For Spouses: Contact Judy Brown: 864-244-6005 / jfbrown119@gmail.com
Divorce Recovery
For Parents: Contact Dale Northridge: 864-505-4051 / dale.northridge@yahoo.com
Cancer Support desires to make a difference in the lives of people in our church by offering God’s hope and love through encouragement and practical and prayer support for cancer patients and families.
DivorceCare, Boundaries and DivorceCare for Kids are weekly support groups that provide a warm, caring environment and an “oasis” in an otherwise difficult season of life. Contact Nancy Clayton: 864-678-8827 nancyc@taylorsfbc.org
Employment Coaching Ministry
The mission of Employment Coaching Ministry is to support and provide tools to job seekers while encouraging them to grow as disciples of Christ. Contact Ron Phelps: rphelps@bellsouth.net
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Designed specifically for families with a loved one suffering from mental illness, Family to Family is an indepth course developed by National Alliance on Mental Illness.
GriefShare: Led by Sandy McDaris and Whitney McDaris 864-678-8833 / hopenet@taylorsfbc.org
Just for Today
Just for Today operates three homes in Taylors that minister to eighteen ladies as they journey to freedom from addictions. These are precious ladies who have reached a point of brokenness in their lives and are led by God to come to these recovery homes. Our ministry is to walk with them, love and encourage, as well as share God’s Word with them. Contact Betty Groom: bettyg@taylorsfbc.org
Marriage Mentoring
Created to support all facets of married life including pre-marital preparation that builds a strong foundation, enrichment and support as couples grow together, and help for couples in crisis. Led by Dennis & Jacquie Vick 864-678-8833 / hopenet@taylorsfbc.org
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The orphan ministry provides support and encouragement to those seeking to adopt or foster a child along with involvement in activities that impact orphans on a local and international level. 864-678-8833 / hopenet@taylorsfbc.org
R3 Ministries Rescue | Repair | Restore
R3 Ministries was created to fulfill the scriptural mandate to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and provide shelter for the wanderer. Downtown Homeless: serves meals to friends in the West End of Greenville the 4th Saturday of each month.
Just for Today
Take Heart Taylors
Women called to actively image God’s grace and His calling on their lives by walking in His grace as they invite, nurture and partner with hurting sisters in the church and in the community. Contact Shirley Osborn: 864-423-5489 jamesosborn1@charter.net
Contact Bryant & Kelley Phillips: 864-420-0247 / kelleypdvm@gmail.com
Taylors Community: builds relationships with homeless people in our community. Contact Lee Carver: 864-430-1864 / leecarver@charter.net
Repair and Construction
Developed in order to respond to needs of people in our community who need assistance providing essential maintenance on their homes. 864-678-8833 / hopenet@taylorsfbc.org
Sexual Addictions
Designed for men struggling with sexual additions who are seeking to find freedom in Christ.
Many of these groups began with an individual responding to God’s call to fill a need…creating a means by which His Hands could minister to His hurting people. Find out more about HopeNet at www.taylorsfbc.org/hopenet. Kathy Dority, Minister of Assimilation and Spiritual Care
864-678-8833 / hopenet@taylorsfbc.org
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As an act of worship and for the glory of God, Taylors First Baptist Church will send our teams to make disciples within our nation and among all nations — that there will be a multitude from every tribe, tongue, and nation worshipping around the throne and the Lamb. Jeremy Thompson, Minister of Missions and Evangelism Missions Office: 864-678-8838
MARCH 5-12 JANUARY 2-8
PITTSBURGH, PA Serving alongside church plants in the Pittsburgh area through servant evangelism, prayer walking, distributing literature & New Testaments, and light construction projects. Team Size: 20-35 | College Age | Starting Cost: $100
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT | TEAM 1 REACHING college students at BYU! This team of college students will be working, with NAMB SEND City Coordinator, Travis Kerns; ministering in SLC through evangelism, prayer walking, ski evangelism and a block party to reach the lost and hurting for Christ. Team Size: 10-15 | College Age | Starting Cost: $850
Partner: NAMB SEND Coordinator, Cliff Jenkins
Partner: NAMB SEND City Coordinator, Travis Kerns
Application and $50 Deposit due December 16, 2015
Application and $200 Deposit due November 11, 2015
MARCH 23-27
JUNE 18-25
DEDHAM, MA, | TEAM 1
VIRGINIA / WASHINGTON, DC
EASTER WEEKEND! Join this energetic team who will work with Encounter Church as they REACH Dedham, Massachusetts. This team will help the church prepare for an Easter Community Event, completing the foundational work of a previous team. In preparation for Easter Sunday, the group will prayer walk, canvassing the area and hanging invitation door hangers for the Easter service, then conclude with worship at Encounter Church on Easter Sunday.
Regeneration Student Choir will partner with several area faith-based organizations ministering to assisted living centers, military retirement homes and centers for children and families. The choir will also sing in area churches. Team Size: 85 | Regeneration Student Choir Starting Cost: $400 Application/Deposit Deadline: February 1, 2016
Team Size: 10-15 | Ages 14+ | Starting Cost: $995 Partner: Encounter Church Application/Deposit Deadline: January 4, 2016
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JUNE 19-26
JULY 19-24
ANCHORAGE, AK
SALT LAKE CITY, UT, TEAM 2
Working alongside the Bodos, serving families and sharing the gospel in Eagle Creek Park. We will use a “backyard Bible club� model with lots of crafts, hands on activities and games to engage the children. We will also look for service opportunities in the Eagle Creek community, a suburb of Anchorage. Team Size: 10-15 | Ages 14+ | Starting Cost: $1,675
Church Planting - the team will work alongside a new church plant consisting of four families as an extension of our partner, Christ Fellowship, as they seek to establish a gospel presence in Lehi, Utah. Lehi is located in the least-reached county in the nation (less than 1% evangelical). This team will spend most of their time prayer walking through different communities in this area.
Partner: James Bodolosky & Child Evangelism Fellowship
Team Size: 5-10 | Age 14+ | Starting Cost: $1,400
Application/Deposit Deadline: February 1, 2016
Partner: Adam Madden, Christ Fellowship Application/Deposit Deadline: February 1, 2016
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AUGUST 13-20
AUGUST
NEW JERSEY
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA
Returning for the fourth year to cultivate existing relationships while building new ones with an unreached people group in northern New Jersey through these relationships, the team’s purpose will be reaching families, sharing the love of Christ, and discipleship, with the goal of planting churches.
Encouragement Team traveling back to Halifax following up on the 2015 Vision Trip. The 2016 team will build on their new relationship with a local church. Team is Full Partner: CBC
Team Size: 14 | Age: 14+ | Starting Cost: $1,050 Partner: Global Gates Application/Deposit Deadline: February 1, 2016
AUGUST 26-29
ANCHORAGE, AK, VISION TRIP Exploring the possibility of establishing a remote village ministry. Team is Full Partner: James Bodolosky & Child Evangelism Fellowship
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SEPTEMBER 8-11
AUGUST 30-SEPTEMBER 6
DEDHAM, MA, TEAM 2
SALT LAKE CITY, UT, TEAM 3
REACH Dedham with Encounter Church for a fall community event. This team will canvas the area, distribute 8,000 door hanger invitations, serve and volunteer at Encounter Church’s monthly family event, prayer walk, and then worship with the church on Sunday.
Musicians and singers needed. Are you friendly and willing to share the love of Christ? Are you physically able to set-up and tear-down props for an outdoor Family Festival? You are needed in Salt Lake City! Please bring your love, skills, and energy. One day will be spent prayer walking in Mountain Green before assisting Morgan Grace Fellowship with hosting a 4-Day Morgan Family Festival.
Team Size: 10-15 | Ages 14+ | Starting Cost: $900 Partner: Encounter Church Application/Deposit Deadline: February 1, 2016
Skills required for this team: Evangelism, musicians, vocalists, sound/media technicians Team Size: 10 | Ages 19+ | Starting Cost: $1,575 Partner: Jeff Hurlbut, Morgan Grace Fellowship Application/Deposit Deadline: February 1, 2016
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JULY 15-23
FORTALEZA, BRAZIL
APRIL 16-23
NEMO TEAM 1 Year Three! Our work continues as God has answered so many prayers! Following two years of surveying villages and studying the culture, this 2016 team will engage the NEMO people with the gospel in neighborhoods while continuing to pray for the first NEMO to believe and follow Jesus as the Christ.
Jeremy Thompson will be leading daily Missions Foundations classes in Fortaleza. Join us as we not only study about the mission of God, but also fulfill the Mission of God through serving the children of the Davis Lar, sharing the gospel in the community and the favelas. If you have been praying about your first overseas mission experience; this trip is for you. Fortaleza has been a launching pad for our people to reach the world. Team Size: 15-20 | Age 14+ | Starting Cost: $2,650 Partner: Mark & Paige Anderson, Davis Lar Application/Deposit Deadline: February 1, 2016
Team Size: 3-6 | Age 21+ | Starting Cost: $3,000 Partners: J & J, H, and K Application/Deposit Deadline: January 4, 2016
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AUGUST 20-27
SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 8
NEMO TEAM 2
PRAGUE 8-BOHNICE
Serving alongside our partners to share the gospel as we engage people in the city and during the annual festival while continuing to pray the first NEMO chooses to believe and follow Jesus as the Christ.
Our long-term partnership in the Czech Republic continues. In 2015 our focus moved to Prague 8-Bohnice, where we will return in 2016 to continue the work. The team will share the gospel and prayer walk in Bohnice, similar to 2015. If you love having opportunities to share your faith and want to be an encouragement to our partners living there, this trip could be for you.
Team Size: 3-6 | Age 21+ | Starting Cost: $3,000 Partners: J & J, H, and K Application/Deposit Deadline: February 1, 2016
Team Size: 8-10 | Ages 14+ | Starting Cost: $1,850 Partners: Brian McClure & Adam Reinking Application/Deposit Deadline: February 1, 2016
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Pray for our Partners in Our Nation & All Nations
THE MADDEN FAMILY Serving in Salt Lake City
THE REINKING FAMILY Serving in Prague
THE DOYLE FAMILY Serving in New Jersey
THE HODGES FAMILY Serving in Dedham, MA
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THE CAUSEY FAMILY Serving in Dedham, MA
THE KERNS FAMILY
Serving in Salt Lake City
THE ANDERSON FAMILY Serving in Brazil
J & K FAMILY
Serving in South Asia
THE BODOLOSKY FAMILY Serving in Alaska
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WOMEN’S MISSIONARY UNION
Taylors Rec exists to honor and make God known in our community through sport, fitness and leisure activities, with the purpose of refreshing and strengthening heart, soul, mind and body. We provide quality, Christ-centered recreational activities for people of all ages with the goal of creating platforms for building dynamic relationships. Taylors Rec Center is available for church members and the community. We offer a wide variety of sports, camps and fitness options for all ages. Daryl Hopkins, Minister of Recreation Taylors Rec Center 292-4060 www.taylorsrec.com
Mission Groups Women’s Missionary Union is an auxiliary to the Southern Baptist Convention. WMU groups meet regularly to pray for, support, and develop awareness of missions. Cindy Norris: cicinorris@gmail.com
English as a Second Language (ESL) Literacy Missions teaches ESL and tutors adults and youth. Trained volunteers give their time to people who desire to learn the English language, or who have difficulty with English. They use the Bible as one of their teaching aids and incorporate the gospel message in the teaching sessions. Nancy Prestel: 663-9190
Mission Dolls The Doll Ministry has hand-made nearly 11,000 small dolls that have made their way all over the world. Workers say prayers throughout the process and attach “salvation beads” so missionaries can easily tell children about Jesus’ love and salvation. Tumble Camp
I Can Bike Camp
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Patricia Phillips: 630-1659
Mission Doll Ministry
Missionary Homes
Taylors FBC provides no-cost housing for missionary families for respite and in some cases, physical healing. Committee members schedule the three houses, sometimes three to four years in advance, and take care of the homes with our Maintenance staff providing great assistance. To be involved in this ministry contact Dot Williams. Contact: Dot Williams at dottietrsc@hotmail.com
James Street
A small shoebox can have a big impact. Be a part of changing children’s lives all over the world in Jesus’ Name through the power of a simple gift with Operation Christmas Child. As shoebox gifts are distributed all around the world, local pastors or church leaders present the gospel in a fun way designed for kids while family and friends listen in. Along with their shoebox gift, children also receive The Greatest Gift, a colorful presentation of the gospel in their own language. Contact Kim Johnson at kjohnson@joshuasway.org
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As we go, we will... Pray for God to open doors and release the power of the gospel. Proclaim the gospel in clarity and boldness. Teach the Scriptures, that they may learn to obey and also teach others. Encourage one another that we may not grow weary in doing good.
Ways You Can Pray Prayer Updates Register for our weekly Prayer Update at www.taylorsfbc.org/prayer. Women’s Missionary Union Get involved as they support missions through prayer and projects. Contact Cindy Norris at cicinorris@gmail.com. Prayer Walking Join Jeremy Thompson on Wednesday nights in January to prayer walk Main Street, Taylors. Contact Jeremy at jeremyt@taylorsfbc.org. Prayer Room Sign up for a one-hour time slot to pray for specific needs presented to our church. Contact Betty Groom at bettyg@taylorsfbc.org.
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REACH Offering Extending God’s Kingdom 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. Your gift is a “fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.” As you give we pray “God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.” PHILIPPIANS 4:18-20
REACH Offering Goal: $135,000 Realizing this goal will ensure that every Taylors FBC member on a REACH team listed in this brochure will receive a 50% trip cost reduction.
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Taylors First Baptist Church
REACH MINISTRIES
Making disciples in a person’s sphere of influence.
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Making disciples inside Greenville County, South Carolina.
Making disciples and planting churches outside Greenville County but within the United States and Canada.
Making disciples and planting churches outside of the United States and Canada.
Making disciples by offering hope and healing to meet specific needs in our community.