Children's Musical THIS Saturday at 5 - and be sure to turn in your Deacon Ballots this Sunday!

May 12, 2022 | Issue 288 View as Webpage

Greetings!

What a joy to write this note to you this week. God bless you and keep you in the palm of His hand. I love you and thank the Lord for each life and testimony for Christ. Our church family is united in love and mission purpose as we serve the Lord Jesus and much is being accomplished as a result.

This past Wednesday evening our deacon Chairman, Mickey Sobeski, hosted our deacons meeting at The Bridge. It is just so wonderful to see all God is doing and how He has brought such an amazing and powerful ministry to our table together. The deacons meeting was just fabulous as varying items of church life and ministry were presented and considered. Finance Chairman, Chad McAllister, shared an incredible end-of-the year finance report showing another increase in giving over the previous year. Despite Covid, God continues to bless us through your faithful giving.

This Sunday, like all Sundays, is filled with promise and worship. I have invited Dr. Billy Kim to be our guest preacher for the 9:00 AM Celebration service. After introducing him, I will be preaching in both Genesis services at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM in the Hangar. Dr. Kim is one of the foremost evangelical men in the world today. Not only is he chairman of the Far East Broadcasting Company in Korea, but he has served in scores of leadership capacities, including president of the Baptist World Alliance from 2000 to 2005. Some of you will remember him from the Korean Children’s choirs. His influence for Christ is significant across the world and we are very privileged to welcome both he and his delegation of Korean men and women and dignitaries. I am personally deeply grateful for his mentoring of me for many years. I have learned so much from him.

With this said we are all gearing up for a very full and exciting summer schedule. I know you are praying and preparing. We are here for you and ready to help in every way.

Always say hello to those who sit next to you. Ask if there is anything you might pray about for them! It will bring you immense joy.

Your friend and pastor,

P.S. Don’t forget this Sunday is the last day to turn in your nominations for new deacons and church council members. Thank you for prayerfully considering who you would nominate to serve the church in these capacities.

Join us for the Sanctuary of Prayer.

An hour every Tuesday from noon to one in our sanctuary to come and pray or be prayed for. You are welcome to come when you like and leave when you like.

Consider this special opportunity to participate in a unique prayer experience.

Philippians 4:6-7 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

We have begun a new prayer FOCUS for the next 52 weeks. Each Monday you will be sent a verse and devotion video to help guide you in prayer for the week. You can find this on the website and all socials as well. Thank you for your partnership as we unite our church family in prayer!

May Prayer Focus

Join us in prayer this month for The Bridge at Green Street and BridgeWay Village. For The Bridge, that it will grow and maintain strong relationships with local and state partners in ministry to those who are poor and hurting. Pray for Lucy as she directs The Bridge and oversees the ministry that occurs each week! Pray for The Bridge as they begin plans for the construction phase for BridgeWay Village that will offer tiny homes for women in our community who are experiencing homelessness. Pray for permits to be in place so that construction can start later this summer. Pray for a Project Manager who will oversee the construction phase of the project. Pray for Deandra and others working on this incredible project that will provide a safe home and environment for those that will live in BridgeWay Village.

The Bridge is a great place to volunteer!

Visit our website at www.thebridgeatgreenstreet.org and look for the Orientation video to learn how you can join The Bridge Volunteer Team.

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO WORSHIP

In person is best... but we have ONLINE opportunities to Worship

in addition to our worship centers!

1- Watch WSPA TV-7 or YouTube

(No interaction just watching)

2- Watch and Interact via chat - FaceBook or Livestream

(watching and interaction via chat and comments)

FACEBOOK FEEDS

Watch, Like and Share last week's

Services on Facebook

SUNDAY'S CELEBRATION LIVE STREAM

For the friends you want to invite to Worship, share last week's video and invite them to church this Sunday!

Click here to Watch

SUNDAY'S GENESIS LIVE STREAM

Invite a friend to watch the Genesis Service online, or live in the Hangar this Sunday!

Click here to Watch

WEDNESDAY'S MVMT LIVE STREAM

If you missed last week's remarkable MVMT - watch it now!

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THIS WEEK'S ENCOURAGING WORD MESSAGE

Share our pastor's Bible based teaching with your friends and spread the Encouragement!

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FIRST LOOK

The Latest Look at all that's Happening at First Spartanburg!

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The Vision 2020 Story

CLICK TO WATCH

A Vision 2020 Challenge and Fly Through Video CLICK TO SEE

FROM OUR CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR

The launch of Vision 2020 is well underway and we remain excited to watch the Lord guide and provide over the coming months and years. If you have not made your pledge commitment yet it is not too late to turn that in at any time. If you have made your commitment you can go ahead and begin making your pledge gifts now. As you do keep in mind that this will be a gift over and above your regular tithe. We encourage you to continue in your commitment to be a faithful steward in every area of your life – time, talents, treasure and testimony.

Here are a couple of the many options you can consider as you think about your financial stewardship:

· If you are unable to attend on Sunday morning and don’t wish to give online, you can mail your gift to 250 East Main St. Spartanburg, SC 29306.

· Did you know you can stop by the church during office hours throughout the week and securely leave your gift in the drop box at the welcome center?

Request a Prayer

Give Online

Scavenger Hunt

Discover more by watching our preview video CLICK HERE.

Download the PARENT CUE app here on your phone to watch Bible story videos and follow along at home each week.

Be an Encourager...Join the team where Christ makes the difference in the lives of His children every day!

The Woodlands Preschool

"from little seeds grow mighty trees"

CHILDCARE PROVIDED FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP

KEEP INFORMED VIA TEXT!

For general TKD reminders text @tkdupdates to 81010

For MPACT Kids reminders text @mpactkids to 81010

GRADUATION SUNDAY

& SUMMER CAMP DETAILS

If you have ANY questions about Graduation Sunday, CLICK HERE

or ANY questions about Summer Camps, CLICK HERE

Life Groups are meeting on campus each and every Sunday. The hallways are bustling, smiles and laughter are heard throughout, and our Life Group teachers are back to faithfully teaching the Word of God. We have rooms that allow for social distancing and are making every effort to sanitize the room before your arrival. If you are looking for a Life Group to attend or need to verify its location, click HERE!

We are super excited to be Back to Life and hope to see you very soon!

With summer fast approaching I wanted to be sure and remind you of a great tool that you have access to: RightNow Media!

As many of you might be aware, attending FBS gets you free personal access to this great platform. It’s full of quality biblical content you can use for your personal spiritual growth, as well as other great tools for life. Furthermore, we want you to share this awesome online discipleship library with any of your friends and family. You can give them this free gift of access to the largest library of video bible studies in the world!

To sign up for free personal access through our church, click here. https://www.rightnow.org/Account/Invite/FBCSpartanburg

CLICK HERE TO PRAY FOR SOMEONE

We Are Senior Adult Ministry

Because we love you, our ministry team is committed to walk with you through this challenging time. We are here to:

Listen
Pray
Share Jesus
Talk
Encourage

Feel free to call us anytime at 864-583-7245. You may also connect with live prayer lines at 1-877-443-2273 or visit our website at www.fbs.org

Jesus is here for Us All!

We are here for You All!

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Thus far in 2022, over 6300 people have called, texted or emailed for prayer and 78 people have given their life to Jesus through the broadcasts of The Encouraging Word!

Join us in praying for more to accept Jesus as Lord

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Dr Wilton's Encouraging Word daily devotional is available free of charge in a number of ways! Each morning via email at www.TEWonline.org. It is also recorded Monday through Friday and can be listened to at 864.764.1462 . Or if you would like a copy of the quarterly magazine, call 1-866-899-WORD (9673).

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DISCOVER MORE ONLINE AND JOIN IN THE POWER OF PRAYER

PRAYING IN UNITY

Thousands of neighbors are being prayed for by members of our church! Don't miss the blessing, sign up by clicking HERE

MEMBERS WHO NEED YOUR PRAYER

Spartanburg Regional Hospital

Terry Tubb (Bonnie Tubb’s son)

Spartanburg Regional Hospital - Mary Black Campus

Margaret Rebecca Steadman

Prism Health Greenville Memorial

Billy Campbell (surg 5/11)

Prisma Health Simpsonville

Ally Spradlin (Ben & Beth Waddell’s granddaughter)(outpatient surg 5/11)

Savannah Ga. Hospital

Frank Walters (Stan Walter’s brother) (surg week 4/18)

Pediatric Hospital Charlotte

Joanna Hall (Erik & Tammy Hall’s daughter)

MEMBERS IN REHAB

(All Residents are on the "At Home Neighborhoods" list)

White Oak Northgrove

Mildred Graves (Darlene Williams’ mother)

Juanita Lewis

Mary Black Rehab

Chuck Lowe Jr.

Pine Creek Rehab in California

LaVerda Mooneyham (Gwen Mooneyham’s mother)

Spartanburg Rehab Institute (SRI)

Linda Hershberger

Jim Geddings

Rosecrest Rehab

James “Wilford” McAbee

MEMBERS IN HOSPICE CARE

Mannie Horton - Agape Hospice House in Landrum

CR Rhinehart - Hospice Care at Home

Bill Woodard - Hospice Care at Home

Norva Greenway – Hospice of the Upstate in Anderson

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO:

Family of Bill Wingo (Karen Kingsmore’s uncle) who passed away 4/6

Family of Margie Mack (Annette Miller’s sister) who passed away 4/10

Family of Betty Thompson (Steven Thompson’s mother) who passed 3/13

Family of Carol Lindsey who passed away 4/14

Family of Jim Ballew who passed away 4/15

Family of Rocky N. Gist (Kenny Glenn’s uncle) who passed away 4/18

Family of Elmer Dryden (Connie Grundmann’s father) who passed away 4/23

Family of Earle Kirkland who passed away 4/23

Family of Chris Wright (Frankie Wright’s grandson) who passed away 4/23

Family of Phyllis Cothran (Susan Maxwell’s sister) who passed away 4/29

Family of Earl Kirkland who passed away 4/29

Family of Katie Dill who passed away 4/29

Family of Sam Clubb(Scott Clubb’s father, Allison Jones’ grandfather)passed 5/1

Family of Larry Gable (Anna Nicholl’s cousin) who passed away 5/1

Family of Johnny Fowler who passed away 5/2

Family of Helen Robbins (Sharon Atherton’s mother) who passed away 5/7

Family of Mary Gabrels (Teresa Gardner’s mother) who passed away 5/7

Family of Hawkins Abercrombie (Marilyn Oglesby’s great-grandson)passed away 5/10

SPECIAL PRAYER REQUEST

Lucas Williams (Barry Petty’s 11 month old grandson), Andrea McMinn (Annette Miller’s sister), Ellie Kirby (Frances Bailey’s great-niece), Karmen Kingsmore, Family of Dr. Bill Bishop, Sherry Thornton, Johnnie Fordyce, Lita Tilley (Mary Hyatt’s sister-in-law), Joan Kidwell, Bill McKeown, Coleman Widenhouse (Marty & Beth’s son), Christine Gentry (Linda Hazel’s sister), Irene Long (Anna Nicholls’ mother), Lauren Reeves, Joanne Smitherman and family (TEW), James Robinson (Jon and Andrea Robinson’s baby), Karen Weathers, Curtis Barbour, Jeff Humphries, Teresa Edwards (Ken & Jeanette Kirby’s daughter), Taylor Bennett (Marge Bennett’s granddaughter), Jean Lowery, Pennie Wood (Dianne Smith’s sister), Jim and Elaine Mann, Debbie & Roy Smith, Jr., Charlie Lowery & Lynn Lowery (Jean Lowery’s children), Joanne Smith (Jason Smith’s stepmom), Tommy McManus, Pete Bell, June Davis, Rosemary Web, Maddie Sauter, Jenny Johnson’s niece and unborn child, Jenny Johnson, Ann Repik, Dottie Rickler, Russell Sewell, Paul Taylor (Annette Miller’s nephew), Whittaker Myers (Charlie Miller’s friend’s grandson), Stanley & Shirley Lyda, Juanita Lewis, Jeff Hartman, Mitzi Ellis (Patricia Moore’s daughter), Anna Nicholls, Margaret Westbrook

MPACT Partners with birthdays and

anniversaries in May

Primrose (EUR) 5/3

Brandy (Canada) 5/22

Stephanie (CA) 5/29

Jonathan (SSA) 5/31

Wilton Anniversary (PGH) 5/22

PRAY FOR OUR LADIES AND

GENTLEMEN SERVING IN OUR MILITARY

Lt. Caleb Robinson, US Navy - Guam

SGT. Luke Redding, US Army - Fort Bragg, NC

Brandon Duke - US Air Force - Jordan

Joshua Ruff, US Marines - Camp Lejeune, NC

Minister on Call: For assistance, call 864.583.7245 - option 6

At Home Neighborhoods / Care-Pray-Visit

Members in Asst. Living /Nursing Facilities as Residents

Ashlan Village

Miriam Vickery

Peggy McIntyre

Brushy Creek Cottages in Greer

Martha Turner

Cascades Verdae - Independent Living

Len & Kay Carroll

Chandler Creek Village

Norma Jean Lagerholm

Eden Terrace

Peggy Biggerstaff

Gerald Emory

Mildred Fridy

Betty Gillespie

Jim & Elaine Mann

Barbara Shepherd

Suzanne (Suzi) Smith

Grady Stewart

Jack Tyner

Joyce Ward

*Easley Nursing Home

Carolyn Crowe

Greenville Glen - Greenville, SC

Steve Satterfield, Sr.

Lakewood Senior Living - Boiling Springs

Betty Heatherly

Madge York

Magnolia Manor Inman

Samuel Lee Perry

Rolling Greene - Greenville

Sally Hutcheson

Rosecrest

Ruby McDowell

Betty Toney

Rosecrest - Independent Living

Loretta Cassell

Skylyn/Pacifica

Diane Butts

Summit Hills Asst Living

Rachel McMillan

Lib Woolbright

Summit Hills - Independent Living

Linda Arnold

Henry H. Hamilton

Summit Hills NH

Peggy Gilliland

The Gardens at Eastside - Greenville

Margaret Kirby

The Waterford at Columbia

Jane Littlejohn

The Terrace at Lakewood - Independent Living

Betty Medford

Valley Falls Terrace

Juanita Byers

Wesley Court Asst. Living, Boiling Springs

Helen Young

White Oak Asst. Living Webber Rd

Jo Ann Adams

White Oak - Independent Living

Harriet Baughman

Sara Hall

Jim Miller

Bill Osteen

Jean Phillips

Pat Tate

Lou Ann Walker

Eula Williams

Marge Woodruff

White Oak, Northgrove

Mirth Bolton

Louise Keesler

White Oak Manor - East Pearl Street

Sara Duncan

Woodbridge Senior Living of Spartanburg

Donna Garrison

Woodruff Manor

Dee Bolton Unit

Our FBS "At Home" Residents enjoy your care through cards, calls & visits. Please contact the church office if you have any updates. 864-583-7245 or by email to [email protected]

This list contains members who are residents in nursing & assisted living neighborhoods. Please let us know when someone is in the hospital or a facility for rehab so they can be added to the "Let Us Pray" list. If someone is living "At Home" independently they will be listed through their Life Groups and Deacons.

ONLINE AND ON SOCIAL MEDIA

We are excited to share inspiration and information every day from FBS both online and on our Social Media. You will find Encouraging Words from Dr. Don on Instagram, Facebook and our Website around noon each day!

Details at www.fbs.org with even more opportunities to stay connected!

Follow us and join the conversation all week long! www.fbs.org/social

Encouraging Complete and Courageous Living in Christ

First Baptist Spartanburg

(864) 583-7245

[email protected]

http://www.fbs.org