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7|52 Challenge On Sunday, January 4th, The Stewardship Team will be announcing a plan to help pay off our current debt of $140,000. As of this printing, we have reduced the principal amount owed on our loan by $4,128 by paying additional principal only payments in October and November, when we only owed interest payments at the time. Now, that our regular monthly payments of $1,474 have begun, we all need to work together so we can eliminate this debt for good. Will you prayerfully consider taking part in this $7|52 Challenge? More details will be announced on Sunday, January 4th. I look forward to seeing you there. God Bless!
Welcome to the New Year & to New Opportunities for You Have you ever uttered the phrase, “Well it won’t do any good” to yourself? Usually, this is the response made by many of us when we are asked to invite someone to church or when we consider trying to talk to someone about God. How much further from the truth can we be? Inviting someone to church, talking to someone about God will do good! It can do no other than good! Why, you ask? Because it is what God requires! The reason behind our erroneous response is that we think God requires ‘results’ from us in the form of numbers and success stories. The only thing required of us is ‘effort’ and lots of it. Paul said of the establishment and growth of the church at Corinth, “I planted, Apollos watered and God gave the increase (1 Cor. 3:6).” Continued on Page 4
GOSPEL
COMMUNITY
MISSION
Loving God
Loving People
Loving Life
We love God for Who He is and What He’s done for us. Because of that, we believe in and stand firmly on His Word.
We love People where they are in life & we encourage them to grow in their relationship to God.
We love Life because Jesus came to give us life, and not just regular life, but life to the fullest.
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GLENWOOD FAMILY NEWS
JANUARY 2015
Upcoming Ministry Events & Activities Keep watching the weekly church bulletin as well as our Facebook page for more detailed information on the following events…
Glenwood CARE Night Wednesday, January 7th | Join us in the Family Life Center beginning at 6:30 pm. We will be reaching out to people through prayer, phone calls, visits and writing cards. Dinner will be served from 5:15 – 6:15 in the FLC on this night. Menu is homemade Sloppy Joes. Donations accepted. The Blood Connection will be here from 5 – 8 pm as well taking blood donations. Sunday, January 18th, we will be taking a trip up the mountain to Hendersonville for some snow-tubing at Moonshine Mountain. We will leave right after church and return by 6:00. Sign up info is on the bulletin board. Open to all ages. Cost & transportation details to be determined.
Children’s Ministry Trip January 16th – 18th in Northern Greenville County. The youth of Glenwood have been invited to participate in a community-wide, multi-church weekend retreat hosted by Marietta First Baptist and several other area churches. Activities include worship services @ TR High School, small group meetings, flag football, basketball & dodgeball tournaments, as well as bowling and SkyZone. For more info & to sign up, contact Earl Elrod.
Glenwood Couple’s Retreat
Youth Disciple-Now Weekend January 16th – 18th (Cost = $20)
March 5th – 8th in Pigeon Forge, TN. We still have a few spots open. We will be staying in a log cabin at Hearthside Cabin Resort in Pigeon Forge. The cost of this three-night retreat is only $250 per couple and includes your own private bedroom & bathroom as well as three home-cooked breakfasts. Friday arrival is available, but the cost is the same whether you stay two nights or three. It’s going to be a great time. Final balances are due by Feb. 15th. Contact Pastor Jason for balance due info or to reserve your spot as soon as possible. 2
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GLENWOOD FAMILY NEWS
JANUARY 2015
Schedule Greeters
Nursery
Team Kids
01/04 Ken & Lou Sutherland
01/04 Ken & Ella Lawson Craig & Sheila Alexander
01/04 Sheila Cole Michelle Painter
01/11 Craig & Sheila Alexander
01/11 Charles & Tinker Patterson Beth Overfelt & Holly Steed
01/11 Mona Hunter Avery Elrod
01/18 Charles & June Phillips
01/18 Leon & Joan McCoig Mary Earle Huff
01/18 Chris & Brandy Johnston
01/25 Kirk & Mona Hunter
01/25 Michelle Steed Devin Steed
01/25 Frank & Mary Clark Linda Irvine
Schedule 01/04 Leigh Dunn 345-0738
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Rick Hubbard Herman Fortenberry Joy Fulgham Mary Nix Emilee Batson Jean Clow
8 Jo Dillard 8 Kathy Povelaitis 13 Billy Moseley 14 Rogan Smith 16 Carolyn Taulbee 20 Greta Alexander
01/25 Rudy Fulgham 430-4603
01/18 Earl Elrod 303-5062
01/11 Ray Durham 419-1491
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Birthdays Andy Harnage Gage Steed Michelle Steed Sharon Gryn Sheila Alexander Bill Dillard
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Louise Holcombe Ken Lawson Bill Owens Georgia Hopping
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Glenwood Baptist Church Our Vision: Reaching Easley to Reac h the World Our Mission: Loving God | Loving People | Loving Life Our Values: Making a Difference Every Day… Your Church Staff Jason Farr, Pastor Eric Batson, Worship Pastor Kathy Riddle, Ministry Assistant
God Wants Your
> Living What You Learn > Serving Where You’re Gifted > Connecting With Others > Sharin g Your Story > Giving of Your Resources > Praying Intentionally
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Continued from Page 1 Planting and watering are all duties of all God’s children, no matter your age or stage in life.... the increase (results) is God’s business, not ours. If we are diligent about our work, God is faithful in His. Far too often we get discouraged when God does not give us the increase we expect. We become lax in our efforts to plant and water the seed, the word of God. To combat this mindset in our lives, Paul wrote: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” (Galatians 6:9). So the next time you have the opportunity to invite someone to church or talk to someone about God, don’t think of it in terms of wasted effort just because you think it won’t do any good. Work, teach, invite, encourage and love people where they are in life & encourage them to grow in their relationship to God. Remember: “Stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” (1 Corinthians 15:58).
Leadership Team Meeting
Saturday, January 31st @ 9am - 12pm If you are a Deacon or a Ministry Team Chairperson/Leader, you will need to be at this important meeting to be held in the FLC. Breakfast will be served beginning @ 8:30am. If you cannot make it, please see Pastor Jason for important information.
In Case of Inclement Weather
Whenever church services or church events need to be cancelled due to inclement weather, an announcement will be posted on WYFF News 4 as well as on Fox Carolina News. We will also post the closing on the Glenwood Baptist Facebook page.
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