Summer 2018
Dear Church Family, Something special happened on April 8. At the end of our services, I asked the church to consider several commitments to the body of Christ and to others. Amazingly, among those commitments, you identified 243 names of family members, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and others who are lost and whom God had put on your hearts to pray for in the weeks ahead. Then on April 29, I encouraged you to take the next step “Together in Witness” just as we’ve walked “Together in the Word” since January and “Together in Worship” since Easter. I asked you to share these names with others who can join you in prayer. My hope is that you would have the opportunity to meet with that person for a meal or coffee and then ultimately share the gospel. As you walk the road of sharing the gospel with those people God put on your hearts weeks ago, can you imagine what it would be like to hear of people building deeper and trusting relationships with the lost? Can you imagine what it would be like to experience the presence and power of the Holy Spirit as you share the gospel with these people for the very first time? Can you also imagine the joy of those who are praying with you to hear the stories and know they had a vital part? And lastly, can you imagine hearing of people being transformed from death in sin to life in Christ and perhaps even see them walk through the waters of baptism? This is what “Together in Witness” means, all for the glory of God and making new disciples.
together in Worship Taylors FBC is together for “Taylors Worship” in both hours with the focus of a holy ENCOUNTER with the Living God — a response to His greatness and goodness.
together in The Word …as we read and study the Word of God together in our personal time and during teaching on Sundays and Wednesdays using the F260 Reading Plan.
together in Witness …is together in worship (ENCOUNTER) and the Word (EQUIP), our witness (ENGAGE) has a great impact on our local community, nation and all nations. Identify the person God has put into your life.
May the Lord richly pour out His grace during these weeks. I couldn’t be more grateful for your heart to engage the lost.
Share this person’s name with a friend.
Much love to you, church family.
Schedule a date and time to be with that person. Pray for the time you scheduled.
Proclaim the gospel.
Pastor Paul Jimenez
Wednesday Nights July 11-August 8
Joseph: Slave to Sovereign
Dinner Served 5:15- 6 pm and Service 6:30-7:15 pm in the Fellowship Hall
July 11 Dinner: Hamburgers | Bible Study: “I Must Be Dreaming” Genesis 37:1-36
July 18 Dinner: Chicken Sandwiches | Bible Study: “You Done Me Dirty” Genesis 39:1-40:23
July 25 Dinner: Sub Sandwiches | Bible Study: “It’s About Time” Genesis 41:1-57
August 1 Dinner: Hot Dogs | Bible Study: “I’m Just Pulling Your Leg” Genesis 42:1-45:28
August 8 Dinner: Tacos | Bible Study: “Union in Reunion” Genesis 46:1-50:26 Bible Study led by Jerry Long, Minister of Pastoral Care, and Clyde Wright, Retired Pastor Music led by Lindsay O’Rear, Minister of Music Emeritus
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Why We Go Our World Today Our world today consists of 7.4 billion people. Over 4 billion of these people — 7035 people groups — live with little to no access to the gospel.
God’s Purpose God will redeem a multitude from every tribe, tongue and nation, to be reconciled to Himself, that He may be worshiped and enjoyed forever.
God’s Means God sent His very own Son, Jesus, to come in the form of man, to live without sin, to die without blame, to be buried for three days, and then to be risen from the dead. He died in our place, that we might be forgiven of our sins, declared righteous in His sight, and reconciled to the Father. He has died so that we might live - forever.
God’s Plan The gospel, the good news of Jesus’ death and resurrection, is the power of God unto salvation for all peoples, and must be proclaimed to the ends of the earth, until the end of age.
Therefore, as an act of worship and for the glory of God, Taylors FBC will equip and send our members to engage the world with the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Prague — May 28 - June 4
Atlanta — June 24 - July 1
Halifax — July 14 - 22
Brazil — May 30 - June 7
Salt Lake City — June 25 - 30
Nicaragua — July 25 - August 1
Athens — June 8 - 16
Alaska — July 7 - 15
New Orleans — June 9 - 16
London — July 10 - 21
Regeneration Student Choir
Taylors Students
London — August 12-18
Taylors Worship
REACH team participants are available to speak to your Life Group. Talk to your Life Group leader!
Voice of the Martyrs Advance Conference Saturday, June 2 | 9 am - 4 pm | Taylors FBC Free Registration: VOMAdvance.com or 800-747-0085 The Voice of the Martyrs is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to serve persecuted Christians. TAYLORSFBC.ORG | 3
Love Taylors is what we do at Taylors FBC for our community – we serve our neighbors, build on-going relationships, and share the love of Jesus.
Single Mom’s Oil Change August 11, 2018 Meet Marquette, her grandmother, mother, and daughter all pictured! Generations of women often attend Single Mom’s Oil Change together, giving us a wonderful opportunity to build relationships, meet needs, and minister to families in multiple ways. As this ministry has evolved over the years, we continue to look for ways to minister that go beyond an oil change. • Prayer Rooms: Faithful volunteers recently converted a large storage area to create two beautiful new prayer rooms where volunteers can take women to share and pray in private. • Prayer Follow Up: Volunteers follow up on prayer cards that are received in order to pray for women, continue building relationships, and assist with other needs. • Work Keys and Employment Coaching: Women needing employment are invited to participate in Work Keys or to have a personal employment coach assist them. • Home Repairs: Participants are given an opportunity to request help with home repairs, and then our Home Repair Team follows up to assess and hopefully help meet the need. If you’re looking for a place to serve, join us on August 11 and change oil, direct cars, bring refreshments, or serve inside by loving on women and their families. Contact annan@taylorsfbc.org for more information.
“The heart of this ministry is centered around expressing the love of Christ through our volunteer’s interactions with single moms, grandmothers and their children. Our Prayer Room is designed to offer a quiet place for these ladies to open up and share what is on their hearts and seek prayer with our prayer warriors. During the morning hours you hear sweet chatter as single moms connect and fellowship with other single moms; you hear children giggling and playing with our volunteers and you witness tears and hugs as walls are broken down as the spirit of the Lord moves throughout the room. A beautiful event for which these ladies are so grateful…so this ministry is much more than an oil change. - Kim Thomas, Volunteer
Special Needs and Disabilities Many families that have children with disabilities or special needs are unable to find a church home that is equipped to care for their child so that parents can engage in biblical community and participate in corporate worship. Our Special Needs and Disabilities Ministry at Taylors FBC is progressing with a new “Sensory Room” created for children with special needs to have a meaningful experience. “Buddies,” are also being trained to come alongside a child on Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights, or special events. Please pray about becoming a Buddy with our Special Needs and Disabilities team – we would like to add four Buddies to our team (two at each worship time). Also, we would appreciate any medical professional volunteers. Contact Ashley Cox at 864-292-4056 or ashleyc@taylorsfbc.org for more information. “When my son drifted into the fog of severe autism, I went into a fog of my own, and I would still be there if it wasn’t for my church family. My pastoral staff helped me to recognize and verbalize my own disappointments and fears, and gave me space to walk through them toward joy. In the end, the power of a godly community helped me to recognize the goodness of God, and helped me to rediscover celebration.” - Father of a Special Needs Child, Key Ministries 4 | TAYLORSFBC.ORG
Beth Southern
Kelsey Messner
Shawna Borleis
Special Needs and Disabilities Buddies Meet three volunteers who are faithfully serving the children in our Special Needs and Disabilities Ministry on Sunday mornings. We are so thankful for their willingness to serve and their love for these little ones.
Loving our Neighbors – All of Them The National Institute of Mental Health reports that one in five U.S. children and adults have a diagnosable mental health condition. Attributes of common mental health conditions often create barriers to church attendance and engagement for persons with mental illness and their families. At Taylors FBC it is our desire to minister to ALL of God’s people in “life transforming” ways. Some of these ways include:
Family to Family Jim and Glenda Hayes Designed specifically for families with a loved one suffering from mental illness, Family to Family is offered at Taylors FBC in the spring and fall of each year.
“After years of struggling alone with our son’s addictions and mental uncertainties, Family to Family provided a safe, loving, and knowledgeable context in which we found hope and strength.” — Participant For more information contact lovetaylors@taylorsfbc.org or call Anna at 864-678-8833. Jim and Glenda Hayes have served with Family to Family for many years. Over 370 people have been blessed by their ministry.
Mission 1:27 In March our church spent one Sunday morning hearing about the great need for foster families in our community. Since that day we have had several follow up meetings with those interested in learning more about foster care. Last month one of our member families opened their home for the six families who had expressed interest in possibly fostering since hearing about the need. We invited a social worker who trains and licenses foster parents to come answer every question. Nothing was held back! We discussed trauma, safety, fire alarms, costs, stipends, background checks, babysitters, and more. At the close of the meeting, two of our Taylors FBC families immediately said "Yes" to the call of fostering! Three more families took the information to pray and consider moving forward in the near future. Pray for these two families who are moving forward to provide a loving home for foster children! Wrap around them with your love and support as they take this step of faith. And don't forget to encourage those long-serving foster families in our church who need on-going prayer and words of encouragement from their friends and Life Groups as well. Thank you, church, for keeping the needs of foster children and their families in your prayers! Shannon Keating, Mission 1:27 Leader As families respond to God’s call to care for the orphan we see more vulnerable children up close and personal. It doesn’t take long to realize that early childhood trauma has taken a toll on the child and traditional forms of parenting don’t have the same effect. Through Mission 1:27 and the Greenville County Foster Parent Association, monthly training and periodic workshops are hosted for foster parents at Taylors FBC. Contact lovetaylors@taylorsfbc.org or call Anna at 864-678-8833.
Save the Date — September 8 Serve alongside on-going ministries as we come together to impact our community. __________ Support Ministries Cancer Support Chance@Life Divorce Recovery Employment Coaching Ministry Family to Family Grief Support Healing Prayer Ministry Marriage Ministry Mercy Team Parish Nurse Ministry Praying for Prodigals Special Needs & Disabilities Ministry Serving Ministries Christmas Store Home Repairs Homeless Ministry Just for Today Mission 1:27 Refuge Sports Single Mom’s Oil Change Take Heart Taylors Village Wrench Work Life WorkKeys Ministry Partners Child Evangelism Fellowship Greer Christian Learning Center Greer Community Ministries Miracle Hill Piedmont Women’s Center Salvation Army Taylors Free Medical Clinic TAYLORSFBC.ORG | 5
Well Done Good and Faithful Servant…
Our dear friend, Betty Groom, stepped into the glorious presence of our Lord on Monday, April 16, 2018. Betty served as our church receptionist from 2006 until 2017, and our staff and church body grew to love, trust, and depend on Betty in many ways. Our staff counted on Betty to know which phone calls to send our way and when to call first to prepare us for a difficult call or an unexpected visitor in the lobby. She ministered to our congregation and those in the community before she ever connected them with a member of our Ministerial Staff. Our church embraced the Just for Today Recovery Ministry, owned and operated by Cassandra (“Cassy”) Brayboy, in 2012. The ministry began with a few volunteers who scheduled a monthly Saturday brunch, fellowship and devotional time with the residents of two recovery houses. Cassy continued to expand her recovery ministry and today operates four houses – three within about a mile of the church and one in Greer, housing a total of around twenty-four women.
Betty & Cassy
In 2015, we needed a new leader for the Just for Today Ministry, and Betty came forward and shared that she felt God speaking to her about taking that leadership role. I trusted Betty to listen to God, but I had no idea at the time that she was such a gifted leader. I still shake my head in amazement at what a healthy ministry blossomed under Betty’s leadership! Today we have approximately twenty-five volunteers who assist with monthly brunch and devotionals, periodic Bible studies such as Total Forgiveness, an annual “reunion” picnic for former and current residents of Just for Today, an annual Christmas luncheon, a recent fundraising event, and collection and distribution of many essential products for residents of the homes. God did immeasurably more, and He used our Betty, a faithful, willing servant leader. So, we grieve our loss together – not as those who have no hope, but as those who can only imagine what it must be like for Betty to see Jesus face-to-face and hear the words we all hope to hear – “Well done good and faithful servant.” Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of His saints. We mourn our great loss, but we rejoice in Betty’s great homecoming. — Kathy Dority, Minister of Connections
Training to Become a Life Group Leader The Leader Pipeline exists to train, affirm, and employ men and women to lead in a Life Group setting. Each participant is paired with an existing Life Group leader and is mentored for three to six months. During this time participants have the opportunity to study resources, meet with their mentor, observe multiple settings, take part in an existing Life Group, and have opportunities to teach alongside their mentor. At the end of the mentorship, the mentee is then affirmed in multiple areas before being deployed into a leadership role. Through this process, our hope is that men and women will feel encouraged, equipped, and ready to build up the body of Christ. If you sense God calling you to be trained, please contact Beth Caskey at bethc@taylorsfbc.org.
FIRST TERM
SECOND TERM
THIRD TERM
CONFIRMATION
PLACEMENT
MULTIPLY
Visit Life Groups
Participate as a Life Group member
Co-teach with your Life Group Mentor
Mentor will confirm, along with Life Group Leadership Team, the mentee’s faith and faithfulness.
Potential placement:
Identify and mentor new Life Group leaders
Read “Spiritual Leadership” by J. Oswald Sanders and “Spiritual Leadership” by Henry Blackaby. Meet with mentor
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Read “Teaching to Change Lives” by Howard Hendricks
Read “True Community” by Jerry Bridges and “Life Together” by Bonhoeffer
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Co-teach
Meet with mentor
The mentor’s Life Group will confirm the mentee’s gift of teaching.
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Meet with mentor
Start a new class
Substitute teach
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WORSHIP MINISTRY TO
LONDON As we began to talk to the IMB about a partnership to the city of London, God was already at work in the details. God had already opened doors to this great city as the Taylors Worship Ministry in January of 2017 announced a Music/Mission trip to London, along with FBC Simpsonville. On July 10, 46 folks from Taylors FBC and 26 from FBC Simpsonville will leave for ten days of singing, sightseeing, and ministry in London. The group will include 50+ singers and instrumentalists, presenting concerts in:
July 12: Bath Abbey Temple, Bath
July 15: Kensington Temple, London
July 13: University Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Oxford
July 16: Wesley’s Chapel, London
July 17: Southwark Cathedral, London
In addition, small groups will sing and share Christ on the street corners along the Tube (mass transit system) stations in the area that Taylors FBC has been assigned for the London partnership. Pray also for the first REACH team of ten that will head to London in August. Pray for us as we travel, July 10-21, and for gospel conversations to result from both concerts and in all our interactions along the way. Pray for the city of London as we begin an official partnership for the gospel!
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82 students and leaders will depart June 9 for New Orleans, Louisiana to spend a week serving Gentilly Baptist Church. The choir will be leading one of GBC’s annual Neighborhood Summer Day Camp weeks as well as singing in several churches, presenting an outdoor concert in the French Quarter, visiting nursing homes and other ministries through local agencies. Pray for this team as they complete preparations, travel to New Orleans and minister through Christ. If you would like to know other ways you can be a part of this week of missions contact Diann Greer: dianng@taylorsfbc.org.
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Summer Camps and Recreation Intro To Jazz And Ballet Session 1 Fridays, June 8-29
Taylors Rec Center Has Activities for Everyone this Summer!
Age 3, 12:30-1:15 pm | Age 4 & 5, 1:15-2 pm Age 6-10, 2-2:45 pm | $25
Tumble Camp Monday-Thursday, June 25-28 Ages 4 & 5 at 10:30-11:15 am Ages 6-10 at 11:15 am – 12 pm $25
Visit Taylors Rec Center and find your “REC!” Become a New Member or pick up a Guest Pass and try us out!
FITNESS FELLOWSHIP EXERCISE PLAY RENT
Tumble Day Camp July 2
Classes Monday through Saturday
Ages 4-10 | 1:30-5 pm | $25
Men’s Pick-up Basketball / Bible Study / Pickleball
Dance Camp July 13
Cardio Weight Room / Gym / Walking Track
Ages 4-12 | 1:30-5 pm | $25
Game Room / Café with Free WiFi
Jeff Harrelson Basketball Camp July 16-20
Gym / Rooms / Ballpark / Picnic Shelter
Grades 1-6, 9 am-12 pm Grades 7-12, 1-4 pm $70
Start Your Day Right!
I Can Bike July 30-August 3 For those 8 and older with a Disability
Cheer Camp August 15 Ages 4-13 | 1-5 pm | $25
Morning Fitness Classes
Mondays Intro to Step / Step and Sculpt / Pilates / Senior Stretch & Flex
Tuesdays Zumba / Sculpt & Stretch / Low Impact
Wednesdays Gentle Yoga / Line Dance / Senior Stretch & Flex
Thursdays Pilates / Low Impact
Fridays Group Training / Pilates with Yoga / Senior Stretch & Flex
Saturdays Zumba
T-Ball / Baseball / Softball Beginning in July T-Ball: Ages 4-9 | $60 | Register by 6/3 Would you like to help field a team for Taylors Rec to participate in the YMCA league? We are looking for coaches, team parents and players! Contact Jill at jillp@taylorsfbc.org for information.
Register
www.taylorsrec.com/summer
Visit www.taylorsrec.com for class times and descriptions.
Summer Picnic
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Sunday Lunch
Saturday, June 9 | 4:30 pm Taylors FBC Picnic Shelter
Sunday, August 12 | 11:45 am Building C Welcome Area
Fried chicken and potato salad will be provided. Bring a side or dessert to share.
Join other single adults for a time of fellowship and a delicious home cooked meal. Cost $5 per person
Attention Adults and Students! Be a Volunteer at Summer Spectacular and Help Kids Get Anchored with Truth!
Support by volunteering for just a few hours or the whole week. Prayer partners are also critical as we lead children to venture onto an uncharted island where kids survive & thrive.
www.taylorsfbc.org/life-stages/children/events Summer Spectacular — June 18-22 9 am-12 pm | For Completed K3 - 5th Grade Registration for participants Open through May 31 www.taylorsfbc.org/life-stages/children/events/
Kids Worship For Grades 1-5
Camp in the City July 23-27 | 9 am-4 pm
Summer Intern Kamlyn Prince
Throughout your adventures this summer, be sure to join us in Kids Worship! Sundays at 10:30 am following Life Groups Please note, Kids Worship will not meet on the following dates: May 27, June 17, June 24, July 1. Come to Life Group at 9 am and then enjoy worship with your family in the Worship Center on those Sundays!
Save the Date
*$270/child | For Completed K5-5th Grade
Sophomore, Liberty University Kamlyn is a member of Taylors FBC and will be our summer intern for 2018. She will be a tremendous asset to Taylors FBC and we are excited about what God has in store this summer! Please join us in welcoming her to our staff.
Register through July 17: www.pinecove.com/city/taylors-fbc/ *Scholarships Available www.taylorsfbc.org/life-stages/ children/events/
Leader Training for Taylors Children Volunteers is August 5 Childcare will be provided. Want to help on Sundays or Wednesdays? Contact children@taylorsfbc.org
Taylors First Pre-Academy Celebrates 60th Anniversary In honor of their 60th year, they are raising funds to replace playground equipment. The new playground will be named in honor of Jo Bruce, Minister of Children Emeritus. If you wish to contribute, please make checks payable to Taylors First Baptist Church and write "playground" in the memo space. Thank you!
Register for 2018-2019 School Year taylorsfirstpreacademy.com Kindergarten offers classes for K3, K4, and K5. Parent's Day Out offers childcare for children up to age three on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 9 am - 2 pm.
Pictured with Mrs. Bruce are her grandson, Bruce Lee, her daughter, Jeanie Lee, and Pastor Paul.
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WEEKLY AT
Sundays
Taylors
Life Groups, 9 & 10:30 am College Life Group, 9:19 am Taylors Worship, 9 & 10:30 am Evening Worship, 6 pm
Monday
Pickleball, 9 am Legacy Choir, 10 am Mission Doll Workshop, 4 pm Clyde Wright Bible Study, 6 pm Men’s Pick-up Basketball, 7 pm Gary McIntyre Bible Study, 7:30 pm
Tuesday
Pickleball, 6:30 pm
Wednesday
Pickleball, 9 am Summer Meal, 5:15 pm (7/11-8/8) Bible Study & Worship, 6:30 pm (7/11-8/8) Taylors Worship Choir Rehearsal, 6:30 pm (Only June 27 & July 25) Taylors Orchestra Rehearsal, 6:30 pm (Only June 27 & July 25) AA Meeting, 8 pm
Thursday
Precepts Bible Study, 7 pm
Saturday
AA Meeting, 8 pm Above list represents our typical schedule. Please see calendar for exceptions.
Summer Calendar of Events SATURDAY, JUNE 2
Voice of the Martyrs Conference, 9 am
SUNDAY, JUNE 3
Baptism / Church Conference, 9 & 10:30 am Regeneration Student Choir, 5 pm
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6
Taylors Students: Summer Kick-off, 6 pm No Meal or Evening Activities
FRIDAY, JUNE 8
Athens REACH Trip (Through 6/16)
SATURDAY, JUNE 9
Regeneration Student Choir: New Orleans REACH Trip (Through 6/16) Singles Fellowship Picnic, 11:45 am
MONDAY, JUNE 11
XYZ Fellowship, 11:15 am
TUESDAY, JUNE 12
Southern Baptist Convention (Through 6/13) WMU Global Missions Lunch, 11 am
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13
No Meal or Evening Activities
SUNDAY, JUNE 17
Father’s Day No Kids Worship / No Evening Service
MONDAY, JUNE 18
Summer Spectacular (Through 6/22)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20
No Meal or Evening Activities
THURSDAY, JUNE 21
Taylors Rec: Game Night, 6:30 pm
SUNDAY, JUNE 24
Atlanta REACH Trip (Through 7/1) Church Conference, 9 and 10:30 am Reception for Dustin Dozier, 3-5 pm No Kids Worship
MONDAY, JUNE 25
Salt Lake City REACH Trip (Through 6/30)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27
June 6 Summer Kick-Off at Taylors Park Picnic Shelter, 6-8 pm June 27 UNITED: Coffee & Cereal Night 6:30-7:30 pm July 18 UNITED: Thrift Store Prom, 6:30-8 pm July 25 REACH Trip to Nicaragua Through August 1
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No Meal, Bible Study or Children's Activities Taylors Students: Coffee & Cereal Night, 6:30 pm
SUNDAY, JULY 1
No Kids Worship No Evening Worship
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4
Independence Day Taylors Rec Center and Church Office Closed No Meal or Evening Activities
SATURDAY, JULY 7
Alaska REACH Trip (Through 7/15)
SUNDAY, JULY 8
Baptism, 9 & 10:30 am
MONDAY, JULY 9
XYZ Lunch & Program, 11:15 am
TUESDAY, JULY 10
London Worship Ministry Trip (Through 7/21) WMU Global Missions Lunch, 11 am
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11
Summer Meal Begins, 5:15 pm Joseph: Slave to Sovereign Bible Study and Worship Begins, 6:30 pm
SATURDAY, JULY 14
Halifax REACH Trip (Through 7/22)
SUNDAY, JULY 15
Deacon Meeting, 4:30 pm
MONDAY, JULY 16
Jeff Harrelson Basketball Camp (Through 7/20)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18
Taylors Students: Thrift Store Prom, 6:30 pm
THURSDAY, JULY 19
Taylors Rec: Game Night, 6:30 pm
FRIDAY, JULY 20
*Taylors Family Newsletter Deadline, 5 pm
MONDAY, JULY 23
Camp in the City (Through 7/27)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25
Taylors Students: Nicaragua REACH Trip (Through 8/1)
SUNDAY, JULY 29
Lord’s Supper / Church Conference, 9 & 10:30 am
*Articles/events must be approved by ministerial staff. Submissions are printed at the discretion of the staff and may be edited. Please e-mail items by July 20 to sherrieh@taylorsfbc.org for the next issue.
Sunday Statistics
3/4 3/11 3/18 3/25 4/1* 4/8 4/15 4/22 4/29 Preschool.................. 178.......... 166..........170..........156...........205...........158...........159...........183...........173 Elementary............... 138.......... 113..........124..........128...........135...........99.............117...........141...........125 Students................... 133.......... 109..........140..........212...........175...........104...........135...........146...........126 College..................... 11............ 8...............11.............8...............6...............9...............8...............11.............13 Adults....................... 814.......... 704..........789..........747...........698...........770...........739...........791...........758 Life Group Total....... 1274........ 1100........1234........1251........1219........1140.........1158.........1272.........1195 Morning Worship.... 1238........ 1067........1077........1303........1732........1127.........1137.........1116.........1058 Evening Worship..... 76............ 530.......... 77............63.............n/a............143...........443...........125...........98 Betania...................... 80............ 56............71.............82.............71.............71.............68.............70.............67 *Easter Sunday
Our Church Family
Welcome New Staff Member! Mason Freitas Director of Technology
We are excited to introduce to you Mason Freitas. A native of Jupiter, Florida, he and his family have lived in Simpsonville the last ten years. He is a new graduate of NGU with a degree in Broadcast Media, and brings a wealth of experience. He has served as the Station Manager at the NGU TV station, Administrative Assistant for the NGU Media Ministry, Production Team Director for Chapel services, Media Intern at FBC Simpsonville, and has done freelance work with Furman and Wofford Sports. He has a creative eye, and is an accomplished photographer and video producer. “This position is something that I have prayed for the past year, and I am excited to bring what experience that I have to a wonderful place like Taylors to make a difference.” Welcome Mason!
In Memoriam
Vance Shreckengast October 19, 1935 - April 11, 2018 Betty Groom May 24, 1950 - April 16, 2018 Colvin Vaughn April 18, 1926 - May 7, 2018 Lavonia Blackwell August 9, 1928 - May 8, 2018
Baptisms We welcome the following to the Body of Christ through believer’s baptism: Christina Dao, Jessica Dao, Kendall Madden, Cole Mathews, Matthew Morgan, Lauren Slama, Elijah & Taylor Williams.
Thank You Church Family
The Clyde Wright family and Lois and Earl Case would like to thank the church for prayer and support during their time of need.
Stewardship Report FEBRUARY Budget Needs.......................... $423,819.68 Budget Receipts....................... $390,971.08 Other Receipts........................... $29,934.00 Total February Receipts............ $420,905,08 YTD Budget Needs.................. $847,639.36 YTD Budget Receipts............... $672,313.58
Thank You for Serving!
Dustin Dozier, our Minister of Students since August 2014, has accepted an opportunity to join the staff at FBC Simpsonville to serve as the Campus/Lead Pastor of a new campus they will be launching at the end of July. Dustin will remain on staff with us through the week of Summer Spectacular and will step into his new role at FBC Simpsonville beginning Sunday, June 24. We would like to thank Dustin and Sloan for serving the students and families of Taylors over the last four years and wish them and their boys the best in their new calling.
Please join us at a reception honoring the Dozier family, Sunday, June 24, 3-5 pm
MARCH Budget Needs.......................... $423,819.68 Budget Receipts....................... $348,522.48 Other Receipts........................... $51,442.75 Total March Receipts................ $399,965.23 YTD Budget Needs............... $1,271,459.04 YTD Budget Receipts............ $1,020,836.06
Financial Ministry Assistant Taylors FBC is seeking a full-time financial ministry assistant. Applicant must have knowledge of budgeting, accounting, and payroll processing. Also, the applicant must be able to follow generally accepted accounting principles and have the ability to use computer software accounting systems. Mail resume: Taylors FBC, 200 West Main St., Taylors, SC 29687, Attention: Finance Office. Email resume: John Nolan, johnn@taylorsfbc.org
Kim Keller
Thank You
Paula Overstreet
Cathey Fleming
…to Kim Keller, Public Relations & Publications Associate, for more than thirteen years of faithful service to Taylors FBC. We wish her well as she continues serving the Lord at Greer First Baptist Church. We also want to congratulate and thank Paula Overstreet who serves as Ministry Assistant for Assimilation. She will step into retirement at the end of June. Paula has served on our staff since October of 2006. Lastly, thank you to Cathey Fleming, Financial Ministry Assistant, who served faithfully at Taylors FBC the past year and a half. We wish her well in her new career.
Staff Anniversaries
JUNE Kevin Batson............... Ten Years of Service Lindsey O’Rear........ Eight Years of Service Dick Kay...................... One Year of Service Amanda McKenna...... One Year of Service JULY Alex Reynolds.......... Eight Years of Service Jeremy Thompson....... Six Years of Service Beverly Vest...............Four Years of Service TAYLORSFBC.ORG | 11
Welcome Our New Members
Seminary Scholarships
Taylors Foundation is accepting applications through June 25 for scholarships to Southern Baptist seminaries for Fall 2018. Application is on the Events page of our website.
Highlights in our Library Paul, Apostle of Christ Hal & Donna Harbour Joined February 25 by Statement
Michael K. Grubbs Joined February 25 by Letter
Austin & Anna Hatcher Joined March 18 by Letter
by Angela Hunt Paul has survived floggings, shipwreck, starvation, stoning, hunger and thirst, cold and exposure, yet as he waits for his appointment with death, he is haunted by the shadows of his past. He wonders if he has been forgotten…and if he has the strength to finish well. Novel based on the motion picture, Paul.
Beneath a Prairie Moon
Alejandra Monteblanco Joined April 1 by Statement
Christina Dao Joined April 1 by Baptism
Jessica Dao
Joined April 1 by Baptism
by Kim Vogel Sawyer Out on the Kansas plains, a group of menfolk eagerly await their mail-order brides, but how long will they endure the highfalutin’ former society gal tasked with making these ruffians more marriage friendly?
I Can Only Imagine
Cole Mathews Joined April 1 by Baptism
Matthew Morgan Joined April 1 by Baptism
Kendall Madden Joined April 1 by Baptism
by Bart Millard The crossover hit, “I Can Only Imagine” by MercyMe, has touched millions of people around the world. But few know about the pain, redemption, and healing that inspired the song. Now Bart Milliard, award-winning recording artist and lead singer of MercyMe, shares how his dad’s transformation from abusive father to man of God sparked a divine moment in music history. Novel based on the motion picture, I Can Only Imagine.
If I Live Lauren Slama Joined April 1 by Baptism
Rod Damery
Also Pictured: Debbie Joined April 24 by Statement
Preston Allman Joined April 24 by Letter
by Lois Terri Blackstock Book 3 in the series “If I Run” - Casey Cox is still on the run after being indicted for murder. The hunt that began with her bloody footprints escalates and she’s running out of places to hide. It’s only a matter of time before someone recognizes her!
The Amish Millionaire / The Discovery Deborah Quinn Joined April 24 by Letter
Dustin & Irina Smerdon Joined April 24 by Letter
Craig & Jeanie Childress Joined April 24 by Letter
by Wanda Brunstetter Each series contains six small books. Set in Ohio’s Holmes County, you are introduced to unique Amish families.