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May 15, 2017

Sunday, May 21, 2017

10:30am in the SanctuarySixth Sunday of EasterGraduate RecognitionProclaimer: Jim Dant

Scripture: John 14:15-24Sermon: What Only God Can Give

Anthem: “Set Me as a Seal” – CLAUSEN

Service Choir: Sanctuary ChoirSoloist: Kyle Matthews

Hearing aid receivers and magnifying glasses available for all worship services.

Sanctuary FlowersThe flowers in the Sanctuary are given

by Keeter Horton in loving memory of her husband, Sonny Horton, and her children, Helen Horton Hunt and

Charlie Horton.If you would like to donate flowers

to adorn our Sanctuary for worship, please contact Kimberly Coates at

233-2527 ext. 128 or kimberly.coates@firstbaptistgreenville.com. The first

available date is July 23.

Extended SessionDirectors: Elizabeth and Sean

UnionInfant/Toddler: Chris and Kendra

PlatingTwos/Threes: Sara and Will Bryan

Fours: Brian and Perry BehrensFives: TBD

WORSHIP

She made it past the sifting of resumes. When our church’s upcoming vacancy in the finance office was announced, numerous vitae and resumes made their way to the church office. The appointed search committee set criteria, surveyed the applicants and chose those they wished to interview.

She made it past the interview. Appointments were scheduled for each candidate. Each applicant respectively took their place in the Clemons Conference Room and responded to the barrage of questions hurled at them. Prior work experience, present commitments and future hopes were explored. When the series of conversations were complete, she was offered the job.

She has made it past the staff initiation. (Okay, initiation is probably an overstatement, but….) She was introduced to our financial staff, and they overwhelmingly approved. She attended a ‘meet and greet’ with the broader church staff where each staff member shared their name, their role and one personal quirk. (This was hilarious…and I’m not allowed to divulge a thing.) At the end of our time together, we simply asked,

RustlingsBY JIM DANT

“Do you still want the job?” She answered in the affirmative.

It’s time for you to meet Stacey Shinas. Stacey will be taking Pam Spengeman’s place following Pam’s retirement. Stacey is a wife, a mom, a graduate of Miami University in Ohio, a former CPA, a business manager, a Financial Accounting Specialist and a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church. (Their Greek Festival is this week – May 18-21. She would want me to take advantage of this opportunity for free advertisement.) I hope you’ll stop by the office and extend a word of greeting and hospitality. We’re excited to have her working with us, and she seems happy to be here…even after hearing all our quirks.

— Jim

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Andrew ZarateEastside High School

Ben FlaspoehlerGreenville High School

Colin ByrneGreenville High School

John Michael Dunn J.L. Mann High School

Kennedy MayersMauldin High School

Sam RamseyWade Hampton High School

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Christopher MatthewsWade Hampton High School

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Congratulations, High School Graduates!On Sunday, May 21, the graduates of 2017 will be recognized during morning worship. Pictured here are those high school graduates who contributed pictures. Next week, college and graduate school pictures will be shared.

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LIFEChildren’s Year-End Celebration

Called Church Conference

During Worship Sunday, May 28

Watch for More Info

Church ConferenceTHERE WILL BE A BRIEF CALLED CHURCH CONFERENCE DURING WORSHIP ON SUNDAY, MAY 28.

Thank you, children’s choirs and mission groups, for a wonderful year of fun and learning! The dedication of children, families and leaders made for a successful year, which we enjoyed showcasing on May 3. We offer many thanks to Freda Lark and Wesley Smith for their photography that evening. To view the full album, visit here: https://fbcgreenvillesc.smugmug.com/2017ChildrensYearEndCelebration/

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Pastoral CareOn Call Nights and Weekends

May 15-21 Kyle Matthews 551-0829 (m)

370-2522 ext. 199May 22-28

Frank Smith 268-3890 (h)

370-2522 ext. 199If you are unable to reach this

minister immediately, please call the Church Office, 233-2527, and leave a message by pressing the

number “3” for “Pastoral Care Emergencies.”

Vol. LVIII May 15, 2017 No. 20

Financial Needs as of 5/13$865,386

Receipts of 5/12$800,526

LIVING GENEROUSLY

Care List as of 5/15/17

HospitalsGreenville Memorial: Bill Godsey

Returned Home: Martha Burwell, Sara Lawton Elmore

Sympathy to...

…David McMaster and family in the death of his brother.

…Olivia Morrow and family in the death of her cousin.

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Wednesday SupperWednesdays at First with Wednesday

Night Supper will resume September 6.

Need a Ride?The Transportation Committee is available to take senior adults to and from medical appointments. Five to seven days of notice is appreciated. For more information, or to request transportation, call Mary Bolt at 864-640-9644.

United Ministries Volunteer NeedsUnited Ministries has several volunteer opportunities available.

Please see if one of these is of interest to you.Receptionist Opportunities:Interfaith Hospitality Network (located in Phyllis Wheatley Center)Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 1:00-4:00pm Thursdays 8:30am-4:00pm (any part of that time)

Administration Building (606 Pendleton Street)Mondays 8:00-11:00am Thursdays Noon-5:00pm Fridays 8:00-10:00am

Emergency Assistance:Wednesday Interviewer 8:00-11:00am

Place of Hope: (Day Shelter for the Homeless)Tuesdays 8:00-11:00am

To learn more about these opportunities, please contact Claire Winkler at cwinkler@united-ministries.org or 335-2618.

For Your Calendar!5/17 8:30am Roadrunners Trip to Nancy and Tom Kirby’s Lake House5/21 9:00am Youth Family & Graduate Fellowship Breakfast (AYMC Terrace Level) 10:30am Graduate Recognition Sunday Jim Dant, Proclaimer Kyle Matthews, Soloist 1:00pm High School Graduate Luncheon 5:00pm Stephen Ministry Continuing Education – Congregation Invited: Transgender (Carpenter Chapel)5/27-29 AYMC Closed for Memorial Day5/28 10:30am Ascension Sunday Kyle Matthews, Proclaimer 11:30am Tour of the Church- Meet at Reception Desk5/29 Church Offices Closed in Observance of Memorial Day6/2-6 High School Senior Trip6/4 9:15am–6/5 7:00am Children’s Vacation Bible School Blast

Introducing...Andy and Brooke Johnston, 221 E. Earle St., Greenville 29609, joined FBG during worship on Sunday, May 7, by statement of previous profession of

faith and baptism. Andy is self-employed, and Brooke works with Hospice Love of South Carolina. They are pictured here with their children, Emmett and Hannah.

Adrienne and Ben Burris, 23 Wilton St. #C, Greenville 29601, joined FBG on Sunday, May 7, by transfer of letter from another Baptist church. Adrienne is employed with Greenville Wordsmiths, and Ben works with AE Solutions. They have a son, Isaiah.