Information & Other News
Sunday Sermons
Our Mission: WE HONOR GOD, IMPACT PEOPLE, AND SHARE CHRIST.
Please note that sermons are available online @ greerfbc.org
Donation of Soda Drinks
The youth needs canned or bottled drinks for Wednesday nights. Drinks can be dropped off either in the youth
room on Wednesday nights or brought by the church office.
Foothills Philharmonic Orchestra
Saturday, September 12, 7:30 pm
Greer First is the home for the Foothills Philharmonic Orchestra. Concerts are free and open to the public, so invite
everyone you know and help spread the word.
Volunteers Needed to teach ESL (English as a second language) to Japanese Ladies
No Experience required
Materials & traning will be provided
Schedule is flexible to fit your personal availability
This is part of our outreach to the local Japanese Community. If interested, email: [email protected]
Prayer Request
Prayer Request - Prayers for healing & health
Pat Austin
Herman Few
Julie Hunter
Mary Jenkins
Tim Wells
Thelma Few
Don Morris
James Hawkins Jr.
Tommy Tinsley
Sympathy
We would like to extend Christian Sympathy to the family of Arthur Swett.
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Church Office 877. 4253 Family Line 801.0075
Staff
Dr. Rick Ezell, Pastor
[email protected]
Dave Dupree
Minister of Worship, Evangelism & Discipleship
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Dottie Bryson, Minister to Senior Adults
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Kayla Holbrook, Minister to Preschool/Children
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Andy Jones
Interim Student Pastor
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Message: Power Source: Praying Fervently
Weekday Ministries 879.3946
Leadership Team
Pastoral Ministry Team
Austin Brown
Rick Ezell
Eddie Freeman
Mark Ritter
Lisa Salvato
Tommy Tinsley
Jim Turner
Martha White
Greg Garrett
Grayson Hash
Aileen Henderson
Doris Howell
Frances Johnson
Paul Lister
Steve Lowe
Karl McCaleb
Ken Norton
Zach Salvato
Jim Turner
Our Vision: We believe God should be glorified, people matter to God, eternity is at stake, time
is finite, urgency is demanded; therefore, we will be a God-honoring faith community that makes
disciples who make disciples to transform all people with the gospel message.
Dr. Rick Ezell, Pastor
Dr. Ezell preaches in both services
during the 10:30 Worship hour.
202 W. Poinsett Street, Greer, SC 29650
864.877.4253 greerfbc.org
September 6, 2015
Sunday
September 6, 2015
 Next Steps
Message: Power Source:Praying Fervently
1 Kings 17:17-24
Dr. Rick Ezell
Thankfully, God did not create us to live life alone. The next step to
connecting with others in our church, growing spiritually, and
building lasting relationships that provide prayer support and
encouragement is to get involved with our small groups that
meet each Sunday morning. At Greer First, we have Sunday school
classes for every age and stage of life. Do not hesitate to ask one
of our guest services coordinators or ministers for more information
on where you and your family would best connect.
 ETC - Extended Teaching Care, Wee Worship
Worship in the Sanctuary
Come Before Him
Choir
Come, Christians, Join to Sing
p. 231
Provided for infants through 4-year-olds during Worship Services.
Today- Deidre Nall, Annette Reagan, Keilah Nettles, Lori York
9/13 - Michelle Gosson, Jewel McKinney, Kathy Green
What Faith Does
Choir  HISkids Worship (HISkids Theatre)
Provided for children k5 - 5th grade during our Worship Services.
Message
Children’s programs on Sunday morning end at 11:30 am.
Hymn of Decision: Have Faith in God
p. 405
Today - Lisa Salvato
Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior
Choir
9/13 - Karl & Linda McCaleb
Gale & Steve Lowe, Duet
Offertory
The Solid Rock
p. 406
The Gathering in the Gym
Nothing But The Blood
It Is Well
Let The Heavens Open
Offering
Worthy Worthy
Oceans
Message
Decision Time: Healing Is In Your Hands
This Week
 Monday
Labor Day, Church Office Closed
 Tuesday
11:00 am, Senior Adults - Friendly Neighbors, parlor
 Wednesday
5:15 pm, Wednesday Night Supper, Family Life Center
6:30 pm, HISkids
6:30 pm, Sunday School Leader Training, room 402
6:30 pm, The Truth Project, parlor
6:30 pm, Choir Practice
7:00 pm, CORE Students
8:00 pm, Gathering Worship Team
 Friday
6:00 pm, Tailgate @ Dooley Field, Visitor side of Greer High
 Saturday
7:30 pm, Foothills Philharmonic Concert, sanctuary
Churchwide
 Greer Business Luncheon
Giving
August 30
Budget Received World Missions YTD
$8,608.81
$23,010.66
Tuesday, September 15, 11:50 am, Family Life Center
Join us as we begin our fifth season of the luncheons, it’s a time
of networking & fellowship at Greer First Baptist Church.
Topic: Why Leadership is Overrated
RSVP online by Mondays at noon the week of the event. To register,
go to greerfbc.org/GBL, sign up on the connection card or call the
church office, 877- 4253. The cost is $7.00 per person.
Menu: Spring mix salad, grilled chicken, roasted potatoes, green
beans, rolls, drink, and dessert.
Churchwide
 One Worship- Sunday, September 27, 10:30 am, Sanctuary - Sunday School, 9:15 am
We will affirm the budget, participate in the Lord’s Supper, and take a benevolence offering.
Special Guest: World Renowned Concert Pianist, Huntley Brown will join us. We hope that you will make plans to
Worship with us, and come prepared to receive a blessing. We will have a Spaghetti lunch following the service.
Donations for the meal will help support the Driven Class to attend The Passion Conference. Please sign up on the
connection card if you plan to attend the luncheon and support the Driven Class.
 Tailgate at Dooley Field - Friday, September 11, 6:00 pm
We would like to invite everyone to come out to tailgate and fellowship. It’s great food prior to the Greer vs. Union
game. You’ll find us in the visitor’s parking lot directly below the staircase leading up to the gate.
 The Truth Project - This week: Lesson 12, Community & Involvment: God Cares, do I?
Wednesday, 6:30 pm, Family Life Center
 Wednesday Night Supper
Beginning Wednesday, September 9, 5:15 pm
Although, we have been having a lite menu for the summer, our regular rotation of meals will start back this week,
September 9, 5:15 pm. Please note if you were on the permanent list last year and over the summer it does not mean
you are on the new permanent list. You will need to sign up on the connection card and mark permanent reservation
and that will reserve your spot this fall. Menu this week: BBQ Chicken, baked beans, slaw, roll, drink & dessert.
ImpactU classes begin Wednesday, September 23.
Please join us in this time of learning & growing. If you plan to take part in one of
the studies, please sign up on the connection card.
“Sacred Secrets”, 6 week Beth Moore Women’s study, led by Cathy Neely. Begins @ 6:00 pm, room 308
Come and find out what happens when we let God teach us “wisdom in the secret heart.”
Becoming a Contagious Christian, 6 week study for everyone. Begins @ 6:30 pm, room 305
This course is designed to equip believers for effective evangelism. It avoids sterotyped approaches that feel intimidating to
many Christians. Instead, it shows ordinary believers how they can share the gospel in a natural & powerful way while being
the person God made them to be.
WAR ROOM Bible Study, 5 week study for everyone. *Note - begins October 14, 6:30 pm, room 309
This study will feature movie clips & challenging scriptural lessons including: Dealing with Spiritual Luke Warmness, Christian
Accountability, Grasping Grace & the Gospel, Engaging in Spiritual Warfare, and Trusting God in Prayer.
CORE Student Ministry
 CORE Life Groups
Sundays @ 6:00 pm. Groups will meet from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. The guys will meet at Brian & Kathy Green’s home, and girls
will meet at Jeff & Cathy Neely’s home. For more information, contact the church office.
 CORE Students Wednesday Night
Join us on Wednesday, 7:00 pm, to dig deeper in HIS word. You are invited to come @ 6:15 pm, to the youth area prior
to our study time for food & fellowship.
HISkids - Preschool & Children
 PNO - Parents Night Out - Saturday, September 26, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, GFBC
Drop off your kids (babies -5th grade) and enjoy a night out! We will have pizza and a lot of fun activities for every age.
Plus it’s free! Invite your friends and neighbors to take advantage of this important ministry to families and marriages.
Please sign up on the connnection card if you plan to participate.
 Wednesday Nights
HISkids (children) meet on Wednesday nights @ 6:30 pm.