November2017 | Taylors Family

October 2017

December 1, 7:30 pm | December 3, 10:30 am

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ENGAGE THE WORLD Dear Church Family, A pastor shared a wonderful illustration recently about taking next steps. He was putting down large stones in his yard in order to create a new pathway to his house. Throughout the process of putting them down, his children would come behind him and jump from stone to stone. But he noticed when the stones were too far apart, his children would simply stop, knowing they couldn't make the leap.

So he simply put another stone in the gap making it easier to take the next step and continue down the path.

This is what we've done with the value of Reaching the Unreached at Taylors. We've put in place some stones that take you from step to step along the pathway of reaching others with the gospel.

In particular, on Sunday, October 15, we unveiled our 2018 REACH short-term mission trips that give every member a way to experience sharing the gospel in an environment outside our context and culture. Locally, our Love Taylors leaders continue to think through how we can reach our community in the shadows of our steeples through various hands-on projects that serve the needs of many.

Whether it's an entire week or single Saturday, across the pond or across the street, a different ethnic group or different neighborhood, check out the following pages for ways you can take that simple next step in becoming the disciple-maker Jesus designed you to be and reach those who are lost with His great love.

Paul Jimenez, Pastor

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Single Mom’s Oil Change

Donate to Foster Children

Ministering to the single moms of the community by providing for a basic necessity, a routine oil change.

There are many ways to volunteer!

Gently used or new clothing sizes newborn through teen, shoes, books, toys, diapers, wipes, baby equipment, toothbrushes, toothpaste, new underwear (child size 4-small adult), blankets, crib or twin sheets

Saturday, December 2, 9-11 am

Sign up to serve in your Life Group or in the Welcome Center.

Mission 1:27 Collection

Drop off near Welcome Center

2018 REACH Trips Atlanta

Clarkston, GA June 24 – July 1, 2018 Refuge Sports Summer Camp week for Bhutanese and Nepali Youth / Cost: $600

Boston

Alaska

Eagle River, AK July 7 – 15, 2018 Bible Clubs in parks through Fireweed Ministries Cost: $1850

Westwood, MA September 27 – October 1, 2018 Help Encounter Church with the Annual Westwood Day Cost: $1000

Halifax

Brazil

London

London, England August 5-10, 2018 Adopt a Tube Line / Cost: $2300 Athens, Greece June 9 – 16, 2018 Work with Refugees Cost: $2500

Lehi, UT June 25 – 30, 2018 Prayer Walk, Evangelism, and Outreach / Cost: $1500

Regeneration Student Choir

Location To Be Determined June 16- 23, 2018 Minister Through Concerts and Servant Evangelism Projects Cost: $400

Halifax, NS, Canada July 14 – 22, 2018 VBS alongside Community Bible Chapel / Cost: $1900

Fortaleza, Brazil September 13-22, 2018 Work with Tim and Lindsey Bayne at Davis Lar / Cost: $2500

Athens

Salt Lake City

NEMO

North Africa Middle East Region September 19-26, 2018 Make Connections with NEMO People / Cost: $2700

Prague

Prague, Czechia May 28-June 4, 2018 Prayer Walk and English Based Events / Cost: $2300

Nicaragua

Managua, Nicaragua April 2- 8, 2018* VBS and Various Projects Through Chosen Children Cost: $1600 *Taylors Students Trip

Trip dates are subject to change.

JANUARY 14: TRIP APPLICATION DEADLINE | FEBRUARY 1: DEPOSIT DUE UPON APPROVAL Pick up applications in the Welcome Center or download at www.taylorsfbc.org/reach. REACH office: 864-678-8838 Return completed application to the church office. Include a copy of driver's license or passport.

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PRAGUE Dear Taylors FBC, Thanks for your long-term support and your top-notch care for our team throughout the years. I was excited when I heard how you chose to adopt Bohnice (City district in North Prague) a few years ago. It was also great to hear how you were praying in our neighborhood even before we signed up to come to Prague.

Here is a quick update from our work together in the gospel: Our family moved to Prague in the fall of 2015. In IMB Europe, they have a language mark we all must hit before we are “free” to do full-time ministry. In some countries that can take only a year. For Slavic language countries, it takes between two years and thirty months. We are on schedule, but still in the daily grind of language learning through December.

Of course, just because much of our time is spent on language, it does not mean we aren’t moving forward with other things. We have spent a considerable amount of time getting to know our neighborhood and neighbors. Our kids are in Czech school so we also know a lot of people through that connection. We have been able to share the gospel in Czech and English on a number of occasions. We have also helped with some Bible studies for unbelievers alongside another cross-cultural church planter. All of these things are ground work for church planting.

Church Planting: When we arrived the plan from our first team leader was to partner with a Czech Baptist church in the middle of the city. They had done some evangelism in our current neighborhood (30,000 people without a single church) and thought maybe it would be a good place for us. So that is why we live here and are working to plant a church in this particular neighborhood. The Czech Baptist pastors have been supportive but are not experienced in church planting. They think it is a good idea, but do not provide any direction for us as we engage our area. In the time we have spent learning language, however, another cross-cultural church planter has moved into the neighborhood. He is very experienced, very good at the language, and has planted a few churches in other parts of Prague.

He and his Czech church also have much more developed plans for church planting. From the beginning we have discussed how we can work together. Just recently, with our team leader’s blessing and open conversations with the Baptists, we have agreed to plant a church together. The goal is to have a church planting team assembled by the spring of 2018.

Future Outlook: Our family has eight months before the end of our first term. We look forward to finishing our language study and beginning broader evangelism efforts. By next summer there will be many who have been invited to hear the gospel, a growing number who have personally heard the good news, and possibly some new believers. We also would like to host a few group worship opportunities for believers/seekers in the neighborhood just to see who comes “out of the woodwork.” We are scheduled to be in the states July 2018 – January 2019. Upon returning we plan to come back to the same neighborhood. It would be a great success to see a thriving church planted by the end of our next term (2019-2023).

Thanks for your partnership in the Gospel, Adam, Amy, Eden, Bennett and Owen Reinking

To join our REACH Team going to serve with the Reinkings in May 2018, please contact Kristin Evans at 864-678-8838 or kristine@taylorsfbc.org.

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Courtesy of Samaritan’s Purse.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD How to Pack a SHOEBOX

Bring your Shoebox Gift to the Welcome Center on November 12

• Pick up a standard size shoebox to pack for a boy or girl.

• “WOW” TOY ­— Start with a quality “wow” toy such as a doll, soccer ball with pump, or stuffed animal.

• OTHER GIFTS ­— Fill with other fun toys, hygiene items, and school supplies.

• PRAY ­— Most importantly, pray for the child who will receive your gift. Include a personal note and photo if you desire.

• INCLUDE $9 DONATION ­— Critical to cover shipping and other project costs.

• Follow Your Box and discover the destination.

For gift suggestions and more, visit samaritanspurse.org/occ. New this year: do not include candy or toothpaste

SALVATION ARMY Ring Bells: November 24 - December 23

Two-hour Time Slots, 10 am-8 pm

Ringing the Salvation Army red kettle bells at Christmas has become a tradition for many members of Taylors FBC. We will staff the Taylors WalMart again this year to raise money to help those in need yearround. Bring your children or grandchildren to help and sign up in the Connection Center or contact Rob Pokora at robert.pokora@charter.com or 864-350-9235. Learn more at www.salvationarmyusa.org.

THE CHRISTMAS STORE December 4-11 | In Partnership with Community Mission Baptist Church

Donate Items by December 3

The Christmas Store provides an economical way for parents and grandparents to purchase gifts for their kids, raising the dignity of the families and providing an opportunity for leaders to connect with those families. Here’s how you can help: Pray for the store and all the families. Donate new toys, clothing, sporting items, electronics, etc. for infants, young children and teens (unwrapped with price tags on.) Include gift wrapping supplies if possible and bring items to Room B132 by Sunday, December 3. Donate money or gift cards to purchase new toys and clothes. Mark check “Christmas Store” and mail by December 1 to: Community Mission Baptist Church, 1950 Boling Road Ext., Taylors, SC 29687. Assist with set up or serve in the store. Contact Earline Gatewood at 864-901-2561. Questions: please contact Ed Rambo at 843-834-0390 or ewrambo@att.net.

Friday, December 1, 7:30 pm | Sunday, December 3, 10:30 am Worship Choir and Orchestra | Regeneration Student Choir | Taylors Children’s Choir Friday: Childcare Available for Children Up to Age 5 | Sunday: Life Groups for Preschool Only

Presented by Taylors Children's Choirs

Sunday, December 10 6 pm Preschool Choirs Present

A Christmas Journey December 13 6:30 pm

Families of Preschoolers in K3-K5 are invited to attend this special program in the Worship Center.

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Join in the excitement as our young hero, along with his friends and companions, search for the Lost Christmas Treasure, navigating levels of the video game as they go. Cheer them on through challenge after challenge as they follow the shooting star that guides their way on a suspense-filled journey, leading them to their greatest discovery...the real Treasure of Christmas is Jesus!

Christmas Lessons & Carols A Family Worship Experience

December 17 | 6 pm | Fellowship Hall Childcare Available for Children Up to Age 5

PARENTS'

HOLI

Christmas Eve

Sunday, December 24 10:30 am & 4 pm Identical Services | No Life Groups Childcare Available for Children Up to Age 2

Time of Remembrance Memorial Service

Sunday, December 31, 10:30 am One Service | No Student or Adult Life Groups Life Groups for Preschool | Kids Worship for Elementary We will have a special time during worship to remember those who have gone to be with the Lord during 2017. If you will be present and would like to include a picture of your loved one, please email it to reneem@taylorsfbc.org by December 8.

DAY OUT

December 9 | 9 am-12 pm Bring your children, birth-5th grade, to Taylors for a fun morning while you shop! This event is free of charge.

Children will have a snack.

Register online by November 22: taylorsfbc.org/life-stages/children/ events

The Chrismon Tree Filled with symbolism, the Chrismon Tree paints a portrait of Jesus Christ.

Please take a moment to enjoy this special tribute, and observe how each decoration is a sign, type, or combination of figures that proclaim the Name, life, and saving acts of Jesus.

The WMU Mission Group began creating our Chrismons in 1985, and today, the WMU Global Mission Group decorates the tree, located in the Welcome Center, as a tribute to our Lord.

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Wednesday Nights at Taylors FBC

6:30 pm | Fellowship Hall

6:30 pm | Taylors Ministry Center

6:30 pm | Chapel

Led by Pastor Paul through 11/15

"Word in Life" Bible Study for singles of all ages through 11/15

Prayer in the Chapel Dr. Jimmie Harley leads a time of prayer for specific needs.

6:30 pm | B132-133

6:30-8:30 pm | C124/C125

Breath by Beth Moore through 11/15

DivorceCare & DivorceCare for Kids through 11/15

Contact Diann Greer at dianng@taylorsfbc.org for choirs, band, and orchestra rehearsal schedules.

Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in The Apex

6:15 pm

6:15 pm

For Middle and High School Students Café opens at 6 pm.

PRESCHOOL CHOIRS For Children 3K-5K

For Children Grades 1-5

TAYLORS CHILDREN’S CHOIRS For Children Grades 1-5

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December 6 | 6:30 pm Fellowship Hall

December 13 | 6:30 pm Fellowship Hall

EVERY SUNDAY AT 9:19

College Life Group

Dinner Served Wednesdays, 5:15-6 pm

WEDNESDAYS AT 8 PM

$8 Adults | $5 Children | $23 Family Maximum*

In addition to our home-cooked menus, we offer Chick-fil-A or Atlanta Bread Company

11/1 Pork Loin; children – hot dogs; Chick-Fil-A 11/8 Turkey and Dressing; children chicken strips; Atlanta Bread 11/15 Hamburger Steak; children hamburgers; Chick-Fil-A 11/22 No Meal 11/29 Chicken Strips; children - chicken strips; No alternate meal until January 10

Lunch

November 12 at 11:45 am | Building C Welcome Area | $5 per person

Singles Fellowship Christmas Party

Friday, December 8 | Taylors Ministry Center | 6 pm

* The family maximum does not apply when purchasing Chick-fil-A or Atlanta Bread Co. meals. No reservation required. First come first served. Home-cooked meal offered weekly.

Atlanta Bread Company and Chick-fil-A will alternate weeks. Drinks included. Chick-fil-A: Sandwich or eight count chicken nuggets, a fruit cup and a home-cooked dessert. Children receive six count nuggets, a fruit cup and a home-cooked dessert. Atlanta Bread Company: Turkey, Ham, or Chicken Salad sandwich, chips, cookie, pickle. Children receive turkey or ham sandwich, chips and a cookie.

Invite a few friends for this incredible evening around the fire.

Add Fitness to your Holiday Schedule!

As a student-led evening, we will gather around the bonfire for this amazing night of worship along with hearing from several students about what God is doing in their lives. In addition, we will eat s'mores, hot dogs, and hot cocoa.

The evening is free of charge and held in the gravel lot behind the church.

Not only will regular exercise thwart holiday weight-gain, it can reduce stress, too!

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November Calendar of Events SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5

Daylight Saving Time Ends, 2 am Baptism, 9 and 10:30 am

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

South Carolina Baptist Convention Annual Meeting, Shandon BC, Columbia, SC (Through 11/8)

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12

National Orphan Sunday Operation Christmas Child Box Collection Singles Fellowship: Lunch, 11:45 am

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Taylors Students: UNITED Unplugged, 6 pm

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Taylors Family Newsletter Deadline*

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18

DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays, 8:45 am

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19

Lord’s Supper, 9 and 10:30 am WMU: Adults on Mission, 5 pm Thanksgiving Service led by Jeremy Thompson / Regular Church Conference with Proposed Budget Presented, 6 pm

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22

Thanksgiving Break for Greenville Co. Schools / Taylors First Pre-Academy (Through 11/24) No Evening Activities

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23

Thanksgiving Day Church Office Closed (Through 11/25) Taylors Rec Center Closed

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24

Taylors Rec Center Open 8 am-7 pm

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26

Registration Opens: Grace Based Parenting Conference & Grandparenting Workshop No Evening Worship

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29

Proposed Budget Q&A, 5:30-6:30 pm REACH: Community, 6:30 pm

*Ar ticles/event s mus t be approved by a ministerial staff liaison. Submissions are printed at the discretion of the church staff and may be edited. Please e-mail items to kimk@taylorsfbc. org by November 16 for the next issue.

New in the Library Noted! Series: Noted; On Another Note; A New Note; Scratch Pad

by Kathy Jacobson Life is full of twists and turns, disappointment and joys, the expected and the completely unexpected. Join the characters in this series as they navigate challenges.

The Stage Is Set

by Bryant Wright Even a cursory glance at the news is enough to convince us that the world is falling into chaos. But God is still in control of His creation – and He keeps His promises. This book illuminates the signs of the times that point toward Christ’s glorious appearing and millennial reign, answering questions you have about the identity of the antichrist, the future of Israel, the location of Armageddon, and more.

He is coming. Soon. And His people must be ready. Are you?

Play the Man by Mark Batterson

This is more than a book; it’s a movement of men who will settle for nothing less than fulfilling their highest calling to be the man and the father God has destined them to be.

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Without Warning by Joel Rosenberg

Fiction - What if ISIS pulls off the unthinkable and unleashes catastrophic terror attacks inside the American homeland? Fictional character and New York Times National Security Correspondent, J.B. Collins, fears the worst. ISIS jihadists are planning to launch attacks inside American cities that could make the horrors of 9/11 pale by comparison. But Collins has uncovered only part of the story. The full truth may be worse than the American people’s darkest fears. And the consequences may be harder than Collins is prepared to imagine!

The Tech-Wise Family

by Andy Crouch Making good choices about technology in our families is more than just using internet filters and determining screen-time limits for our children. It’s about building character, wisdom, and courage rather than accepting technology’s promises of ease and instant gratification.

It’s about developing our heart, mind, soul, and strength when we’re tempted to settle for entertainment and consumer satisfaction. And it’s definitely not just about the kids!

WEEKLY AT

Taylors

Unless otherwise noted on monthly calendar

Sundays

Life Groups, 9 and 10:30 am Traditional Worship, 9 am College Life Group, 9:19 am Modern Worship, 10:30 am Contemporary Worship, 10:30 am Regeneration High School Ensemble, 5:15 pm Regeneration Student Choir, 6 pm Evening Worship, 6 pm

Mondays

Legacy Choir, 10 am Mission Doll Workshop, 4 pm Monday Night Bible Study, 6 pm Women's Bible Study, 6:30 pm (Through 11/20) Grief Support, 6:45 pm (Through 11/20) Pilgrim’s Pathway Bible Study, 7 pm

Tuesdays

Tuesday Morning Bible Study, 10 am Pickleball, 6:30 pm

Wednesdays (Except 11/22)

Women’s Bible Study & Mom to Mom, 9 am Pickleball, 9 am Dinner Served, 5:15 pm Parish Nurse Office Open for Health Counseling, 5:15 pm Kids’ Music for Preschool & Elementary, 6:15 pm Emojis for Elementary, 6:15 pm Contemporary Choir Rehearsal, 6:20 pm Taylors Students: UNITED, 6:30 pm Journey: Adult Bible Study / DivorceCare and DC4K / Breath, 6:30 pm (Through 11/15) Singles Fellowship: Bible Study / Prayer in the Chapel, 6:30 pm Combined Choir Rehearsal, 6:45 pm Taylors Orchestra Rehearsal, 7:30 pm Traditional Choir Rehearsal, 8 pm Taylors College: The Gathering, 8 pm AA Meeting, 8 pm

Thursdays

Taylors Rec Center: Game Night, 6 pm Precept Bible Study, 7 pm (Through 11/16)

Saturdays

AA Meeting, 8 pm

Our Church Family Thank You

“The response to the reception given in our honor by the members of Taylors First Baptist Church was overwhelming. Who would have thought that many members would have been able to come out on a beautiful Sunday afternoon? Our hearts are filled with gratitude for every caring word spoken, every considerate thought shared, and every compliment sincerely given. We came away from the reception saying to each other we are so thankful to have such a sweet fellowship where we can be part of the rest of our lives.

We thank God for you.”

Gayle and Jimmie E. Harley

September Stewardship Report Budget Needs........................... $419,141.88 Budget Receipts.........................$381,086.60 Other Receipts............................$13,657.20 Total September Receipts..........$394,743.80 YTD Budget Needs.................$4,086,633.33 YTD Budget Receipts..............$3,573,124.14

In Memoriam

Fran Snyder November 14, 1930 – October 1, 2017 Dr. Ernest Carswell July 27, 1935 – October 8, 2017 Sarah Fellwock February 29, 1940 – October 12, 2017

Staff Anniversaries

Nancy Clayton....Twenty-five Years of Service Sherrie Holt............Sixteen Years of Service Scott Norman............ Eight Years of Service Paul Jimenez............ Seven Years of Service Ellen Shearer.............. Four Years of Service

Baptisms

We welcome the following to the Body of Christ through believer’s baptism: Avery Bayne, Jackson Buck, Vivian Buck, Adriana Clark, Kayla Cox, Andrew Gay, Logan McDaniel, Alejandra Monteblanco, Kimberly Moore, Sarah Rogers, Chase Steelman, Max Swingle, Carter Wash, Claire Wiggins, Paige Wiggins.

Job Openings

Director of Children’s Ministries and Taylors Rec Ministry Assistant. Full Job Descriptions & Contact Information at www.taylorsfbc.org.

Sunday Statistics 10/1 10/8 10/15** 10/22 Preschool.......................................................... 171...................172....................68..................... 143 Elementary....................................................... 140...................142....................n/a.................... 120 Students........................................................... 140...................139....................n/a.................... 93 College ............................................................ 16.....................10......................n/a.................... 9 Adults............................................................... 731...................693....................n/a.................... 704 Life Group Total............................................... 1198.................1156.................68..................... 1167 Betania.............................................................. 65.....................60......................59..................... Not Reported Morning Worship............................................ 1222.................1170.................1041................. 1144 Evening Worship............................................. 78.....................n/a*...................49..................... 91 *Three Rivers Baptist Association Annual Meeting **One Service / No Life Groups

Welcome Our New Members

Burrell & Kim Higdon

Joined September 24 by Letter

Adriana Clark

Joined October 15 by Baptism

Sarah Rogers

Joined October 15 by Baptism

Sarah Garrett

Joined October 1 by Letter

Andrew Gay

Joined October 15 by Baptism

Max Swingle

Joined October 15 by Baptism

Avery Bayne

Joined October 15 by Baptism

Logan McDaniel

Joined October 15 by Baptism

Claire Wiggins

Joined October 15 by Baptism

Vivian Buck

Joined October 15 by Baptism

Kimberly Moore

Joined October 15 by Baptism

Paige Wiggins

Joined October 15 by Baptism TAYLORSFBC.ORG | 11

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Saturday, November 18, 8:45-11:30 am, Room C126 Also offering DC4K Surviving the Holidays for ages 5-12 years. Light breakfast. Childcare provided ages birth to 5 years with reservation by November 2. Optional devotional book, $5. Contact nancyc@taylorsfbc.org.

Parenting Conference: January 19-20, 2018 Friday, 6:30-8:30 pm | Saturday, 9 am-12 pm Early Registration Opens November 26 | $25 per Person | Free Childcare It’s never too early to start raising truly great kids... and it’s never too late.

Every parent wants to raise great kids, yet often we fall short of our dreams. Sometimes we’re just too busy and distracted. Some of us had less than ideal role models. Some of us are working at it, but we just don’t have a good game plan. Are you willing to invest just a few hours in order to empower your kids... forever?

With God’s help and a plan, you can raise truly great kids. This conference is a gracebased, character-driven model to nurture confident and cooperative kids, and have a great time in the process.

Make your kids the priority. Get a clear job description, practical tools, and an effective model to parent your kids the same way God parents His - with grace.

This conference is for anyone who has an influence in the life of a child. The conference itself is fun and fast-paced. Topics covered include (but not limited to): • What it takes to raise kids in the midst of busy lives • Practical ways to take the fear out and put the fun back into parenting • Preparing your child’s heart to receive God’s plan • Turning heartache to hope with your rebellious child • How to bring out the best in your strong-willed child When it comes to parenting, the days are long... but the years are short. It is the biggest job you will ever do. Give it your best.

Grandparenting Workshop Thursday, January 18 6:30 pm $10 per Person Registration Open November 26-January 14

Parenting Conference Early registration: $25 per person, through January 3. $35 per person after 1/3

Grandparenting Workshop $10 per person

Parenting Conference and Grandparenting Workshop Early registration: $35 per person, through January 3 $45 per person after 1/3

www.taylorsfbc.org/conference | Register by January 3 to Receive Childcare