May 17, 2021 | Church News, Rustlings
There will be fire. One of the greatest blessings of reunited worship is the leadership of our children. During the strictest COVID-19 protocols, our sanctuary was filled with cameras, cables, microphones, and a handful of ministers…but no children. It has been...
May 10, 2021 | Church News, Rustlings
The promises have been kept. The promise will be kept for many more years to come. A couple of decades ago (give or take a few years), your parents carried you across the threshold of the church narthex—maybe for the first time. You were donned in a family christening...
Apr 26, 2021 | Church News, Rustlings
Rogers and Hammerstein, Elvis Presley, The Mamas and the Papas, The Cranberries, The Everly Brothers, Gary Wright, and many other musical artists have given us music about dreams. I guess my favorite is voiced by Fleetwood Mac, “Now here you go again, you say you want...
Apr 12, 2021 | Church News, Rustlings
Often, many of you tell me, “If you need anything, just let me know.” I know these words are heartfelt…and you probably know I won’t ask unless it’s a real need. Today, I’m asking three easy favors of you. First, please share a word of gratitude to our Technical...
Apr 5, 2021 | Church News, Rustlings
YouTube has become the new DIY (Do It Yourself) manual. In my early days of playing bass guitar, I accessed tutorial videos on YouTube to learn songs like “I Want You Back,” “Red House,” “The Weight,” “Girl from Ipanema” and “Silly Love Songs.” I have a friend who...
Mar 29, 2021 | Church News, Rustlings
Camille Loomis Rehnborg has served as Pastoral Resident at First Baptist Greenville for almost a year. These ten months have been a time of learning and practice for Camille. They have been of mutual benefit to our church and staff, as well. During her administrative...