Volume LXXI, No. 04 February 19, 2020

The Heart and Hands of Jesus

Called Business Meeting Sunday, February 23

First Baptist Church will have a called business meeting on Sunday, February 23, immediately following the morning worship service. The called business meeting is to vote on the Minister Search Committee’s recommendation, approved by the Diaconate, to call Joey Fuson as Associate Pastor and Minister to Youth.

FBC Ash Wednesday Services 6:30 pm, Wednesday, February 26, 2019

Adults and Youth in Sanctuary Children begin in Chapel and end in

God’s Backyard

Community Lenten Services

Each Wednesday during Lent, a brief worship service (less than 30 minutes) will be held at 12:30 pm at an area church. Below is a list of 2020 host churches.

February 26(Ash Wednesday): Greenwood ARP Church March 4: Main Street United Methodist Church March 11: Immanuel Lutheran Church March 18: First Baptist Church March 25: Episcopal Church of the Resurrection April 1: First Presbyterian Church April 8: Morris Chapel Baptist Church

Host churches provide a light lunch for $1.00 at noon and at 1:00 pm. The FBC church office will be closed between 12:10 pm and 1:20 pm on Wednesdays during Lent.

SEARCH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS JOEY FUSON TO JOIN MINISTRY TEAM

I hope you were at church Wednesday to meet Joey Fuson, our candidate for Associate Pastor and Minister to Youth. Joey spent some time Wednesday with youth and their parents, the Personnel Committee, and the larger church family. It seems clear to me that Joey’s gifts and passions are well suited to serve FBC Greenwood, and FBC Greenwood is well suited to help him use his gifts and grow as a minister. Collapse the previous sentence into one word, and the word is compatibility. That is always the goal of a search

process, and I think our committee has discovered just that. This Sunday, February 23, we will have a called business meeting immediately following morning worship to vote on the Search Committee’s recommendation, which has already been approved by the Diaconate.

THANK YOU, SEARCH COMMITTEE! The Associate Pastor and Minister to Youth Search Committee has been:

Hillary Craigo, Chair Lew Dorrity, Vice-Chair Kirsten Neufeld, Secretary Brady Bagwell Robbie Boone Vaughan Free Thomas Kirby Nancy Poston Nan Smith Lydia Turner Richie Williams

The Search Committee included youth, youth parents, the Youth Committee Chair, the Personnel Committee Chair, the Stewardship Committee Chair, active and inactive Deacons, and at large members of the congregation.

Unless you have been part of a search committee, it’s hard to realize how much time and energy goes into the process. The committee evaluated the job description, advertised the opening with a dozen partners and agencies, collected resumés, evaluated the resumés, held phone interviews, held video interviews, talked with references, held face to face interviews, and finally identified Joey as the candidate they wanted to recommend. It is the nature of ad hoc committees that after their task is complete, they disappear from view. As Joey serves and thrives at FBC, however, we will be reminded of the good work of this committee and the gift they have given to our church.

A SNAPSHOT OF GENEROSITY As you know, it takes a while to close out the fiscal year. I am now able to give you a snapshot of our church’s generosity in 2019. You gave $1,004,923 to the Ministry Plan (formerly known as the Annual Budget), which was 97.3% of the projected total. Meanwhile, staff and committees did a great job holding down expenses, which totaled $920,365. The bottom line is that giving was in excess of expenses by $86,058. What’s more, you gave over $40,000 to Advent Conspiracy, Global Missions, State Missions, and other missions causes. Thank you, First Baptist Church, for being faithful stewards and generous givers! What a wonderful way to be the heart and hands of Jesus!

Worship—February 23, 2020 Transfiguration Sunday

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6 Sermon:

“What Does It Mean to Be Church?” Tony Hopkins

Anthem: “Jubilant Song” Chancel Choir

Worship—March 1, 2020 First Sunday in Lent

Dedication of Wade Thomas, Charlie Elizabeth, and

Hampton Michael Batson

Scripture: Luke 9:51 Sermon: “The Journey through Lent”

Tony Hopkins

Anthem: “Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?”

Chancel Choir

Worship—March 8, 2020 Second Sunday in Lent

Scripture: Mark 15:22-24 Sermon: “Facing the Cross”

Tony Hopkins

Special Music by the Jean O. Wood Handbell Ensemble

Anthem: “At the Cross” Chancel Choir

The season of Lent is quickly approaching. Ash Wednesday is February 26. The Chancel Choir is preparing music to be presented on Palm Sunday, April 5. This year the choir will present Portraits in Grace, the same cantata from last year. This year the presentation will include a visual component, portraits, that will illustrate the scripture and the words of the music. The portraits will be banners similar in style to the banners that have illustrated the new church logo. There will be eight portraits displayed during the cantata. After the service the portraits will be placed around the church to facilitate further reflection on both the picture and scripture. I appreciate Cindy Lindahl’s assistance with the portraits.

- David Corbitt

Question: “What does a Minister of

Administration Do?”

Recently I was asked a very basic question - “So, what does a Minister of Administration do?” As I stammered for a reply, several questions were raised in my head. “Which of the thirty plus bullet points of my job description do I emphasize?” “Which of the numerous projects I oversee are the most important to share?” What I discovered in that moment was it is hard to define what a Minister of Administration does at any specific point in time. As I glance across my desk, I see eight different projects that need my attention this week. These projects include:

• coordinating two weddings in March by securing sound technicians and church hostesses.

• assisting our Financial Assistant, Linda Miller, and Rhonda Cox of Cox Accounting Solutions with the 2018 and 2019 Compilation Reports.

• ordering Offering Envelopes for 2021.

• assisting the Property Committee with various projects.

• proofing church publications.

• leading Cheerful Cherubs Chapel.

• scheduling calendar events.

• preparing for a new staff member.

• assisting the Diaconate Ad-Hoc Roof Committee.

• answering questions about the Edgewood Cemetery and Mausoleum.

Therefore, the next time I am asked “So, what does a Minister of Administration do?” my answer will be… “It depends on the day!”

Potluck Breakfast for Children and

Families

The Children’s Ministry Committee is inviting all families with babies and children through the 5th grade to attend a special “Potluck” breakfast. The event will take place on Sunday morning, February 23, in the Fellowship Hall beginning at 9:15 am.

Children’s Ash Wednesday Service

While the adults experience a special Ash Wednesday service in the Sanctuary, the 2nd-5th grade CIAs will lead a children’s Ash Wednesday service on Wednesday, February 26. The event will begin in the Chapel at 6:30 pm and conclude in God’s Backyard.

Cheerful Cherub Registration

Registration is now open for children ages 1-4 for the 2020-2021 school year. Forms are available in the church office or from Claudia Burch. If you have any questions, please call Claudia at 229-2787.

Children’s Activities February–May

February 23: Family Potluck Breakfast

February 26: Ash Wednesday

March 13: Movie Night

March 29: Egg Hunt

April 8: No Wednesday Night Activities

April 9: Maundy Thursday Service

April 25: Operation Inasmuch

April 26: Lion King Jr at GCT

May 13: M&M (Music & Missions) Night

May 20: CIA Fun Night

May 29: Playground Night

Lenten Family Activities

(Lent is February 26—April 11)

This Lenten season, FBC is offering children and families several ideas for experiencing the Lenten season at home. These activities will complement what the children do at church and expand on it. Direct links to websites with the Lenten activities and an article about the liturgical seasons can be found in the electronic February 2020 Children’s Ministry Newsletter.

Anna Burch will also have copies of the Lenten activity suggestions on Ash Wednesday for families who would like a hard copy.

Egg “Stuffings” Needed

Candy and small surprises are needed to help “fill the plastic eggs” for the children’s Easter Egg Hunt on March 29 3:30 pm–5:30 pm at the home of Brian and Mary Weaver. The Weavers live at 350 Pembroke Rd in Greenwood. Anyone who would like to donate “stuffings” may drop them off at the church office or give them to Anna Burch. Monetary donations are also welcome. Donations are due by Wednesday, March 25. Thank you for helping make this event special for the children.

Children’s Movie Night

Friday, March 13 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Please RSVP Anna Burch (aeburchfbc@gmail.com or

229-5557) by March 12.

Final Number Is In!!!

The Children's Ministry would like to thank the church family for the 818 pounds of food collected for the Advent Labyrinth. The food was donated to the Food Bank!

Heartfelt Christian sympathy is expressed to

• the family of Pope Long

• Carole Russell in the loss of her nephew, Mark Galusha

Wesley Commons Rehab:

Maurice Corbitt

Home: Sherry Bell, Trey Jenkins, Jean Kirkpatrick, Jan Anagnost

Births

Mary Gwendolyn Funderburk, daughter of Katie and Chip Funderburk, granddaughter of Tommy and Tara Stoddard.

Save These Dates

March 1: 5:00 pm-7:00 pm-- “Sunday Night Live” at the Timmons’ home (310 Jennings Ave.)

March 6-8: Festival by the Sea Youth Choir Festival at Crown Reef Resort & Conference Center, Myrtle Beach, SC

March 22: 12 Noon--Chili Bowl and Cake Auction Fundraiser for Passport Camp

July 6-11: Passport Missions Camp at Furman University (information about cost and sign up coming soon!)

Attention: Youth Attending Festival by the Sea and Their Parents

Please note the dates and times below.

Wednesday, March 4, 7:45 pm Festival by the Sea parent meeting in the Bowers Classroom.

Friday, March 6, 1:00 pm Festival by the Sea participants meet at the church for departure.

Sunday, March 8, 4:30 pm (approximate)

Festival by the Sea participants return to the church.

Sunday Night Live returns Sunday, March 1, at the Timmons’ home (310 Jennings Avenue). Sign up at the top of this week’s YouthNews. Plan to bring a friend! Remember: Accurate sign-ups are needed to help us plan for food!

Youth are asked to sign up to help with the Chili Bowl and Cake Auction fundraiser coming on March 22. Youth/parents are also asked to bring a dessert for the meal. Please sign up at the top of the latest YouthNews email to indicate your willingness to help and/or to bring a dessert. You can also email Greg Anders at gregaanders@gmail.com.

Ministry Plan 2020 February 9

Weekly Need Weekly Gifts Ministry Plan Req’d YTD Ministry Plan Rcv’d YTD Deficit (Under) Sunday School Attendance Worship Attendance

19,774.30 11,363.00 118,645.80 105,928.10 (12,717.70) 156 195

Ministry Plan 2020 February 16

Weekly Need Weekly Gifts Ministry Plan Req’d YTD Ministry Plan Rcv’d YTD Deficit (Under) Sunday School Attendance Worship Attendance

19,774.30 19,528.00 138,420.10 125.456.19 (12,963.91) 158 189

February 23 Ushers: Ann Skinner Greeters - Door A: Graham Whidden

Door B: Diana Cox Door C: Pat Penn Door D: Butch and Sandra Roberts

Babies: Amy Jennings, Jill Riley Toddlers: Erin and Sonny Nodine Children’s Church: Kelly Wash, Nina Moore, Evie Craigo Acolyte: Camden Nave Bus Driver: Wayne White Office Volunteer: Jo Ann Moore HelpingHands: (2/24) Claudia Stokes Deacon of the Week: Nancy Poston The Sanctuary flowers will be given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Craig Holbrook Parham by his family.

March 1 Ushers: Wayne White Greeters - Door A: Peggy Allen

Door B: Door C: Pat Penn Door D: Lew and Pat Dorrity

Babies: Judi Neufeld, Nancy Poston Toddlers: Haley English, Brooke Kirby Children’s Church: Kayla and Cody Beard Acolyte: MaryLila Sims Bus Driver: Michael Hammett Office Volunteer: Carol Richard HelpingHands: (3/2) Martha and Bennie Roberts Deacon of the Week: Bennie Roberts

The Sanctuary flowers will be given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Charles and Dody Mauldin by their family.

March 8 Ushers: Unassigned Greeters - Door A: Tom and Jackie Moore

Door B: Terry and Alice Gilchrist Door C: Pat Penn Door D: Bill and Barbara Heard

Babies: Nan Smith, Stephanie Turner Toddlers: Tara Stoddard, Brittany Dunlap Children’s Church: Claudia Burch, Lydia Turner, Sam Smith Acolyte: Sam Smith Bus Driver: Richie Williams Office Volunteer: Kelly Rhodes HelpingHands: (3/9) Beth Hardage Deacon of the Week: Stephanie Turner

The Sanctuary flowers will be given to the glory of God, in honor of Hannah Stroud and Will Cook, who were married last night, and in memory of Carl and Gladys Holloway. The flowers were given by their family.

Coming Soon!

In honor of the First Baptist Church’s 150th Anniversary and the Graham Shaw Library’s 45th Anniversary, the Library Committee is producing a periodic newsletter, Libby’s Picks. Libby’s Picks will have book reviews of some of the favorite books in the church library. Watch your email and the Narthex for this new publication.

The FBC Youth Committee wishes to invite everyone to a Chili Bowl and Cake Auction in the fellowship hall immediately following the worship service on Sunday, March 22. The purpose of this special event is to assist the youth in raising money for Passport Camp this July. The menu will feature chili, tomato bisque soup, salad, bread, dessert, and a beverage. There is no set cost for the meal; all attendees are asked to give a donation to support our youth.

Church members: cake or pie donations are needed for the auction! If you can donate a cake or pie, sign up at fbcgwd.org/engage or at gregaanders@gmail.com. Thank you.

FBC REGULAR ACTIVITIES Sunday 9:00 am Library Open 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship

Monday 9:00 am Helping Hands 4:00 pm Staff Meeting 6:00 pm Scouts

Tuesday 10:00 am Library Open

Wednesday 4:15 pm Sounds of Grace Senior Adult Choir 5:00 pm Youth Lounge Opens 5:15 PM Children’s Choirs 5:30 pm Family Night Supper Library Open (until 6:30 pm) 6:15 pm The Grind 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study, Chancel Choir, Grace St. Parents, CIAs, Infant and Toddler Childcare 7:15 pm Voices of Grace Youth Choir

Sunday, February 23 9:15 am Children’s Families Potluck Breakfast 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Noon Called Business Meeting 6:00 pm College and Career Group

Wednesday, February 26—Ash Wednesday 4:15 pm Sounds of Grace Senior Adult Choir 5:15 pm Children’s Choirs 5:30 pm Family Night Meal-Group 8

Menu: Chicken Pot Pie, Corn, Cole Slaw 6:30 pm Ash Wednesday Service—Adults and Youth in the Sanctuary, Ash Wednesday Service—Children begin in Chapel, conclude in God’s Backyard 7:15 pm Voices of Grace Youth Choir

Sunday, March 1 8:30 am Property Committee 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship—Dedication of Wade Thomas, Charlie Elizabeth, and Hampton Michael Batson 6:00 pm College and Career Group

Monday, March 2 3:00 pm JoAnn Gray Circle 6:00 pm Rosemary Benjamin Circle

Tuesday, March 3 10:00 am Dement-Waldrop Circle 11:15 am Never Grow Old Senior Adult Club

Wednesday, March 4 8:30 am Contemplative Wednesday 11:30 am Alma Johnson Circle at Pathway House Thrift Store 4:15 pm Sounds of Grace Senior Adult Choir 5:15 pm Children’s Choirs 5:30 pm Family Night Meal-Group 1

Menu: Chicken Strips, Pimento Cheese Sandwiches, Potato Salad

6:15 pm The Grind 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study, Grace Street Parents, Chancel Choir, CIAs, Infant and Toddler Childcare 7:15 pm Voices of Grace Youth Choir

Never Grow Old (NGO)

Senior Adult Club “Luck of the Irish”

NGO (Never Grow Old Senior Adult Club) entertainment on Tuesday, March 3, will feature “Luck of the Irish” led by Laurie Cone. Bingo cards will be shuffled, distributed, and played for exciting and surprising “White Elephant” gifts. DON’T FORGET to bring your “white elephant” gift to add to the “winnings” pile! For lunch reservations, call Polly Harvin at 223-3240 on or before Thursday, February 27.

SAVE THE DATE Operation Inasmuch

Saturday, April 25

Spaghetti Dinner

Fundraiser

Greenwood Place Clubhouse, one of FBC’s ministry partners, is having a spaghetti dinner fundraiser April 23, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Diners may eat in or take out. The cost is $10.00 per plate, which includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, dessert, and a drink. Clubhouse members, under the supervision of Clubhouse staff, will prepare and serve the food. Tickets will be available soon and may be purchased by calling 538-6340, Monday-Friday 9:00 am–2:00 pm. Tickets may purchased at FBC from Mary Frances Thompson.

Operation Inasmuch Project Suggestions Needed

The Missions Committee has begun work for the 2020 Operation Inasmuch event. Letters have been emailed to FBC’s mission partners and other organizations with whom FBC has worked in the past. Church members who know of needs in the community that can be addressed during Operation Inasmuch are asked to contact Erin Nodine (erindgarland@gmail.com or 888-7761) or the church office (gfbcsc@gmail.com or 229-5557). The committee would like to have project suggestions by February 27. Projects may be done through an organization or may be done for an individual, e.g. simple yardwork and clean-up.

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