Weekly Events Snapshot
Friday, April 7
12:00 pm Good Friday Service
12:30-5:00 pm Time of Reflection
and Meditation in Chapel
Sunday, April 9
10:00 am Sunday School
11:00 am Worship - Easter
Monday, April 10
Church Office Closed
6:00 pm Laucis-Parham Circle
Tuesday, April 11
11:30 am Young at Heart
Wednesday, April 12
5:30 pm Children's Choirs
5:30 pm Family Night Meal
6:30 pm CIAs and Childcare
6:30 pm Holy Ground for Youth
6:30 pm Building Blocks for Adults
6:30 pm Chancel Choir
Thursday, April 13
10:00 am Prayer Shawl Ministry
Sunday, April 16
Passport Sign-up Deadline
8:30 am Youth Service Project
10:00 am Sunday School
11:00 am Worship
Diaconate Meeting Cancelled
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Worship Video for
Sunday, April 2
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Greeters for April 9
Station 1 (Door C & Narthex):
Pat Penn, Terry Gilchrist, Evie Craigo
Ashley & Grant Wilkie
Station 2 (Door K):
Scott White, Nathan Smith
Station 3 (Door H):
Reed and Brenda Rickborn, Sam Smith
Station 4 (Doors I & J):
Grace & Mike Burton
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Good Friday Service and
Time for Personal Reflection
FBC Chapel
Today at Noon
A Good Friday service of reflection will be held in the chapel today, April 7 from noon to 12:30 pm. This service will include scripture readings, prayer, silent reflection, song, and a recitation of Christ’s last seven phrases from the Cross, as the ministers extinguish candles one by one. Join us for this moving worship experience.
Following this service, the chapel will remain open until 5:00 pm for prayer and meditation. A slide show depicting the events of Jesus' passion, lasting approximately 10 minutes, will play (on a loop) throughout the afternoon. Everyone is invited to come and reflect corporately and individually on Jesus' life and death. The outside entrance to the chapel will be open for the service. During the afternoon, please enter the church through the main door (closest to the Sanctuary) and walk around to the Chapel.
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Flowers for the "Living Cross
The church family is asked to bring flowers from home to decorate the "Living Cross" on Easter. A cross with greenery will be placed in the narthex prior to the service.
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Family Night Meals
Continue on April 12
Jeff Rush, Dennis Moore, and Jim Firmin have agreed to prepare Wednesday night meals on a trial basis from April 12 until the end of May. The cost of the Wednesday night meal will remain the same: $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children, and no family pays more than $30.00. A new permanent reservation list is being created. To be placed on the permanent reservation list or to make a week by week reservation, call the church office (229-5557) or make a reservation online by 5:00 pm the Friday before the Wednesday you plan to eat. (Reservations for April 12 are needed by TODAY, April 7.) All meals will include an entrée, sides, a full salad bar, roll/bread, dessert, and beverage.
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New Book on FBC Windows
Now Available to Order!
See the Display in the Narthex
Order Deadline: April 30
Our own Cindy Lindahl has published a comprehensive book on the windows of our church, which is now available to order. This book is a hardcover, full-color, illustrated examination of the stained-glass windows of First Baptist Church, covering all the windows in the sanctuary and the chapel. This study explains the messages in the windows and uncovers some previously unknown information. A sample will be on display in the narthex, beginning this Sunday. Copies of the initial printing will be $20.00 each and may be ordered in one of two ways:
- Use the special order envelope in the narthex to pay by cash or check. Checks should be made payable to Cindy Lindahl.
- To order securely online by credit card, click or tap the button below.
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Young at Heart
Tuesday, April 11
11:30 am
The Young at Heart group will meet at 11:30 am on Tuesday, April 11 at the Country Club. The meeting will include a program on self defense presented by Vicky Davis.
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Salt Shakers Covered Dish
Sunday, April 23, 6:00 pm
Fellowship Hall
The last salt Shakers meeting is Sunday, April 23, at 6:00 pm in fellowship hall. All groups will meet together to celebrate this year of good food and fellowship. Everyone is invited to bring a covered-dish for the groups to enjoy.
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5th Sunday Congregational Event
First Baptist Church
Mission and Vision
April 30, 10:00 am
The Transition Team is hosting the second congregational event on Sunday, April 30, during the 10:00 am Sunday School hour. The event will focus on the First Baptist Mission Statement, "Seeking His Heart... Being His Hands - Living, Loving, and Serving in the Name of Christ" as well as the vision of the church. How is First Baptist living out its mission statement? What is the vision of the church in light of the mission statement? These and other questions will be discussed during the event. Make plans now to be a part of this special Transition Team event. A make-up session will be held in the Chapel on Sunday morning, May 7, during the 10:00 am Sunday School hour for those who are unable to attend the meeting on April 30.
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Calling All Graduates!
The church family wants to honor any student (high school, technical school, college, or graduate school) associated with FBC who graduated in the Fall of 2022 or who will graduate in the Spring or Summer of 2023. These students will be recognized during worship on June 4. The church office needs the graduate’s name, school, graduation date, degree (if applicable), future plans, and a recent photo. This information may be submitted online by clicking the button below or brought to the church office. The information and photo are needed no later than May 28.
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FBC Online Giving Changes
Beginning this Sunday, April 9, individuals must select if they would like the church to pay the processing fee for their contribution. Otherwise, those contributing to the church through the online giving portal (Tithe.ly) will pay the fee. For questions about online contributions, please contact David Jennings by email or by phone (864) 229-5557.
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April 9: Children Ring Alleluia Bells in Worship
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May 3: Last Night for Children's Choirs
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May 4: RSVP Due for Playground Night
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May 5: 5:30-8:00 pm - Playground Night
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May 7: Two Older Choirs Sing in Worship
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May 10: 6:30 pm - M&M Night (all 3 choirs and CIAs; **childcare drop off will start at 6:20 pm)
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May 17: 6:30 pm - CIA Fun Night
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May 21: "Munchin' for Missions" following worship
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May 24: 6:30 pm - Youth Present "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", **childcare drop off will start at 6:20 pm
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May 31: 6:00 pm - Splash Pad
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June 20-22: Vacation Bible School
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July 11-14: Camp Prism
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Playground Night
May 5, 5:30-8:00 pm
Our next Playground Night is Friday, May 5 from 5:30-8:00 for 1K-5th grade. Please RSVP by Thursday, May 4. Supper will be provided.
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April 16: 8:10 am-1:30 pm - Youth Service Day at Immanuel Soup Kitchen
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April 16: SNL and Choir Cancelled
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April 16: Deadline to Sign Up for Passport
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May 7: 6:00-8:00 pm - Sunday Night Live @ First Presbyterian Church (Note time change!)
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May 21: Car Wash Fundraiser & Progressive Dinner
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May 24: 6:30 pm - Youth Present "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
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May 31: 6:00 pm - Parent Information Meeting for Passport
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June 26-July 1: Passport Camp at Converse College
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Calling All Graduates!
The church family wants to honor any student (high school, technical school, college, or graduate school) associated with FBC who graduated in the Fall of 2022 or who will graduate in the Spring or Summer of 2023. These students will be recognized during worship on June 4. The church office needs the graduate’s name, school, graduation date, degree (if applicable), future plans, and a recent photo. This information may be submitted online by clicking the button below or brought to the church office. The information and photo are needed no later than May 28.
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Service Project
for the Soup Kitchen
Sunday, April 16
On Sunday, April 16, the youth will meet in the church parking lot at 8:10 am, board the bus, and head over to Immanuel Lutheran Church to help prepare and serve lunch at their soup kitchen. This is a great chance for the group to do some good work in our community--and to see that there is more than one way to go to church than to be in the sanctuary on Sunday morning. The youth will be back to the church around 1:30 pm.
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Snacks and Drinks Needed!
The youth have managed to work their way through the snacks and drinks in the snack room, so they're looking for some donations. They love individually packaged bags of chips, sweets, and the occasional granola bar. All types of non-diet drinks and sodas are welcomed, and they also really like to have water available. Thanks in advance for helping keep the youth energetic!
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Sign-Up for Passport
June 26-July 1
Converse College
Sign-up Deadline: April 16
This year, the youth will be going to Passport at Converse College in Spartanburg, SC, from June 26-July 1. This is the most popular week for Passport. It sells out every year, so youth can expect a packed group this year! To sign up, click the button below. The cost will be $150 for the first child from a family and $75 for the second. The deadline to sign up is Sunday, April 16!
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May 7, 6:00-8:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church
Because of the service project for youth on the morning of April 16, SNL originally scheduled for that evening has been canceled. May's edition of SNL will look a bit different, as FBC youth will gather with other area youth at First Presbyterian Church beginning at 6:00 pm (note special time) for an end-of-school-year fellowship, a taco supper, volleyball, and lots of fun with friends.
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