October 2021 | Taylors Family

October 2021

OCTOBER 10 REACH Partner Displays 9:15 am Morning Worship Service 10:00 am Three Rivers Baptist Association Global Missions Celebration 5:00 pm

OCTOBER 10 REACH Partner Displays at 9:15 am One Worship Service at 10:00 am Nursery and Preschool Life Groups at 10:00 am | No other Life Groups

SPECIAL GUESTS

Kevin Ezell, President of the North American Mission Board and our New REACH Partner ANNOUNCING

2022 REACH Trips REACH SEND NETWORK OFFERING

Give to our new REACH Partner!

Use the Send Network envelopes or give online at taylorsfbc.org.

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Kevin Ezell, President of the North American Mission Board Kevin Ezell has served as the President of the North American Mission Board (NAMB) since September 2010. He provides strategic vision, direction and leadership as NAMB works to help Southern Baptist churches send the hope of the gospel to North America.

Kevin earned his bachelor’s degree from Union University in Jackson, Tennessee. He received a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, and a Doctor of Ministry from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Prior to coming to NAMB, Kevin served as senior pastor of Highview Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, for 14 years.

He and his wife, Lynette, have six children, Anna, Shelly, Taylor, John Michael, Libby, and Micah Lyn. The Ezells are also blessed with six grandchildren.

The North American Mission Board is the mission entity of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) that exists to work with churches, associations and state conventions in mobilizing Southern Baptists for their next step in missions through evangelism and church planting. NAMB helps churches send the hope of the gospel in two primary ways: Send Network is NAMB’s church planting ministry. Through Send Network, NAMB provides assessment, training, coaching and planter care support for Southern Baptist church planting missionaries.

Send Relief is NAMB’s compassion ministry. Through Send Relief, NAMB helps pastors and churches become involved locally and nationally with compassion ministry.

Three Rivers Baptist Association

GLOBAL MISSIONS CELEBRATION Sunday, October 10, 5:00 pm at Taylors FBC Speaker: Dr. Paul Chitwood, President of the International Mission Board Global Missions Celebration: 5:00 - 7:00 pm Mission and Ministry Displays: 4:00 - 5:00 and 7:00 - 7:30 pm

Dr. Paul Chitwood, President of the International Mission Board Paul Chitwood was elected president of the International Mission Board in November 2018. He previously had served as executive director of the Kentucky Baptist Convention since 2011.

For 18 years prior to that, Chitwood served as the pastor of local churches of varying sizes in Kentucky. During his pastorates, he served as chairman of the International Mission Board’s trustees from 2008-10, part of his tenure as an IMB trustee from 2002-10.

His overseas short-term mission involvement includes work in South America, Asia, Europe and Africa. A native of Jellico, Tennessee, Chitwood is a 1992 graduate of Cumberland College and earned the Master of Divinity and Ph.D. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a master’s degree in nonprofit administration from the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame. He served as a faculty member of the seminary between 2002 and 2018. He and his wife, Michelle, have four children.

The International Mission Board is the mission entity of the Southern Baptist Convention that exists to serve Southern Baptists in carrying out the Great Commission to make disciple of all nations.

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SUNDAYS

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WEDNESDAYS

taylorsfbc.org/wednesday Family Dinner, 5:15 - 6:15 pm October 6 — Chicken Fried Steak or Chick-fil-A October 13 — Lasagna or Chick-fil-A October 20 — Pork Loin or Chick-fil-A October 27 — Chicken Fillet Sandwiches

or Chick-fil-A

Traditional Worship: 9:00 am Taylors Worship: 10:30 am

9:00 am Nursery | Preschool | Elementary Middle and High School | College Adult | Young Professionals

10:30 am Nursery | Preschool | Adult Kids Worship for Elementary (except 1st Sundays)

• Home-Cooked Meal: $7 for Adults / $5 for Children • Chick-fil-A Meals: Price varies • Children five and under eat free • Family Discount - Pay full price for the first 3 meals.

Receive $5 off each of the following meals.

• Sign up at taylorsfbc.org/events or in the Church Center App. Reservations are required by the Tuesday prior and are non-refundable. _____

Worship Rehearsals Taylors Worship Choir, 6:15 pm Orchestra, 6:30 pm Traditional Worship Choir, 7:15 pm _____

Parish Nurse Office Open Health Counseling and Blood Pressure Monitoring, 5:30 - 6:30 pm _____

Prayer Rooms Open

STAY CONNECTED What’s Happening at Taylors

Prayer Soaking Room: 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Room C117 Come for Personal Prayer: 6:00 - 7:30 pm, Room C121 _____

Pastor's Bible Study 6:30 - 7:30 pm | Fellowship Hall _____

Grief Support for Spouses Subscribe to Taylors FBC Emails Visit taylorsfbc.org and click “Subscribe” near the bottom of the homepage.

Download Our App See page seven.

Connect on Social Media @taylorsfbc | @taylorsstudents @taylorsclg | @taylorsrec @taylorswomen | @taylorschildren

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6:15 - 7:45 pm | B132-133 _____

Taylors Children: Nursery and Konnect 6:30 - 7:30 pm | Doors Open at 6:15 pm _____

Taylors Students: Rise for Middle School 6:30 - 7:45 pm | Cafe Opens at 6:15 pm _____

Taylors College: The Gathering 7:30 - 9:00 pm

EVENTS AT TAYLORS

Sign up at taylorsfbc.org/events or in the Church Center App.

Basketball League October 22 - 23 | Taylors Rec Complex 132 Taylors Road Join us for our first Family Campout at the Taylors Rec Complex and enjoy s’mores, hayrides, crafts and more for the whole family!

Bring your tent and flashlight, as well as sleeping bags and pillows for your family. Everything else will be provided. Only $35 per household.

Signup Required!

Friday 30 4:30 4 : Check-in / Tent Set-up 6:15 Dinner 6 : 15 6:45 6 : 4Opening Celebration 5 7:45 S'mores and Hayride 7: 4 5 8:30 Family Devotion 30 9:00 8: Outdoor Movie and Crafts 9: 0 0 Saturday S a tur da y 7:30 Breakfast 7: 30 B rea kf a st 9:00 Crafts 0 C raCompetitions f ts 10:00 9: 0Family 12:00 10 : 0Lunch Celebration 0 Faand milyClosing C ompetitions 12: 0 0 Lunc h + C losing C elebra tions

Registration is open through October 20 for Ages Four through Adults Coaches will make contact with their players in early November. Practices will begin in November. Monday night games will start November 22 and Saturday games December 4.

We are in need of coaches in all age groups.

If you are interested in coaching please contact Samantha at samanthab@taylorsfbc.org.

Signup Required!

Bonfire with the Boys November 5 at 6:00 pm | Taylors Rec Complex Join us for our Dad and Son Bonfire at the Picnic Shelter at the Taylors Rec Complex!

Dads, bring your sons from 4 years old to 5th grade.

Signup Required!

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XYZ Fellowship

Remedy

Sundays at 6:15 pm for High School in the Student Worship Room

Rise

Wednesdays at 6:30 pm for Middle School in the Student Worship Room

October 11 | 11:15 am "Xtra Years of Zest" meets monthly for fellowship, entertainment and lunch. The October meeting features Lindsay O’Rear, Taylors FBC Minister of Music Emeritus, with Baked Spaghetti for lunch.

Signup by October 6!

The Gathering Wednesdays at 7:30 pm in The Loft

Bible Study Sundays at 5:30 pm in The Loft

2019 FALL RETREAT

Fall Retreat November 5 - 7 | Asbury Hills Camp Open to all middle and high school students.

January 2 - 4 | $205 Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

Students will spend an incredible weekend with their friends at Asbury Hills in Cleveland, SC. At this Cornerstone event, students will encounter God, be equipped to walk with Him, and be sent

by Him to engage people. During the weekend, students will experience worship sessions, small groups, teaching and tons of outdoor activities.

Passion's singular mission is calling students and leaders from campuses across the nation and cities around the world to live for what matters most — the name and renown of Jesus. We believe in this generation and are watching God use them to change the climate of faith around the globe.

Cost: $169 | Signup Required!

Signup Required!

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Come together on October 17, just down the street at the Taylors Mill, to sing, share scripture, and celebrate God’s goodness together. Taylors College will have BBQ available for purchase.

Bring your whole family along with a blanket or chairs.

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Sunday Lunch

Give tithes and offerings

October 17 | 11:45 am | Fellowship Hall Menu: Chicken Casserole | Cost: $5.25

See what's happening

Join other single adults of all ages for lunch and a time of fellowship.

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Bonfire

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Saturday, October 23, 5:30 – 9:00 pm Gravel Parking Lot Back of Campus

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Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, and S’mores Bring your favorite side and a folding chair.

Watch & Listen Resources See the latest News

Signup Required!

Sign up at taylorsfbc.org/events or in the Church Center App.

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Our focus this year in Taylors Women is to gain a new view of God’s precious Word!

Women in the Word

Mom to Mom

Women in the Word The Women of Taylors FBC are joining together this fall to learn how to study the Word of God for themselves. We’re told in Psalm 1:2 that we are blessed when our delight is in the law of the Lord and when we meditate on that law day and night. It is the desire of our Women’s Ministry Team to see every woman at Taylors FBC equipped to know and engage the Word of God in order to live out the Word in today’s culture.

Lin Cunningham, says “It has been a heartwarming experience to witness the vibrant fellowship of women of all ages with diverse walks of life joining together with joyful hearts, smiling faces, warm embraces and an eagerness to study God’s Word together on Wednesday mornings! The excitement is contagious and the rewards are eternal!

To God be the glory for this new season in the life of Taylors FBC and Taylors Women in the Word."

Mom to Mom In addition to the study of “Inside Out Parenting,” the women of Mom to Mom began using a new tool this fall to learn to study the Bible for themselves. The following quote is from one of these young Moms: “I was able to read in my study Bible about the book of Joshua. It was during the Holy wars and there were a couple of times they did not seek God first in some decisions and they failed.

But, every time they followed God, He went before them and won the battle for them. It’s a very good take away for us to always seek the Lord in every decision we make whether it’s big or small.

Making Him the true King of our life and falling under His authority everyday will surely protect us to not fall to any other idols. Some idols today could simply be social media, putting people before God, or even staying busy with housework or a career. Anything that takes our focus off of God and onto something/ someone/ or ourselves can become an idol. Time with the Lord is so precious and special!”

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We thank God for our Guest Services Team!

Team Leaders | Door Greeters Parking Lot Greeters | Ushers | Shuttle Drivers Coffee Bar Volunteers | Worship Counselors These people reflect the love of Jesus as they serve every week. Please join us in thanking them for their faithful service!

Below is a note of encouragement to our Guest Services Team from one of our deacons: Thank you for all that you and your team have done and continue to do during these very odd times. The last 18 months have been a time of great need for smiling faces, welcoming attitudes and encouraging hearts.

Not only have you and your team been able to do that each Sunday, and whenever called upon, but you have ALL gone above and beyond what would ever be requested. Taylors would not be the church that it is, not have the diverse and welcoming body of believers that it has or be the beacon of hope on the hill that it has become in the community without the first impressions making such a large impact on everyone who comes through the doors.

I just wanted to say thank you for all that you do.

— A Taylors Deacon

EQUIP BELIEVERS

Dig deeper with Connection Center resources recommended by our Ministerial Team.

Check out a copy from our library in the Connection Center!

1 Peter for You

by Juan R. Sanchez Recommended by Pastor Josh, Lead Pastor

Walking with God through Pain and Suffering

by Timothy Keller Recommended by Jeremy Thompson, Spiritual Formation Pastor

Family Discipleship

by Matt Chandler & Adam Griffin Recommended by Joseph Eskridge, Minister of Children

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFTS Mt. Zion Baptist Church is thankful for your generous gifts as they ministered to their community following Hurricane Ida. Matthew Smith, Youth Pastor, shared that, "God blessed, and things got back on track after two weeks. We were able to recover quickly because we housed the linemen at our church, and they turned the lights back on in our community within a week. A local church, First Baptist La Place, flooded and suffered four million dollars in damage so some of the funds are going to help this church. Thank you for your help and support!"

Taylors First Baptist Church Playground Dedication

On Sunday, September 12, 2021, our playground was dedicated in honor of Mrs. Jo Bruce.

Mrs. Bruce served from 1969 to 1996 as the Kindergarten Director of the Weekday Program now known as Taylors First Pre-Academy.

Mrs. Bruce is pictured with her sister, Ann Henson, who worked alongside Mrs. Bruce in our Weekday Program.

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Love Taylors is what we do at Taylors FBC for our community – we serve our neighbors, build on-going relationships, and share the love of Jesus.

R E F U G E sports WALK IN THE PARK FOR REFUGEES

Saturday, October 9 | Taylors Rec Complex Walk anytime between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm.

Refuge Sports needs your support to continue our work serving refugees who come to the USA to start their lives over.

This year’s “Walk to Refuge” will simply be a walk in the park and you can set your own goal. Walk the 1K tree lined natural path that winds through the Taylors Rec Complex and along a stream. Set your own goal!

No registration required. Tax deductible donations accepted at the event or set up at refugesports.org.

GOOD NEWS CLUB Every fall our Good News Club volunteers mobilize and step into Taylors and Woodland Elementary Schools to build relationships and share the love of Jesus with the children. Good News Clubs operate in public schools after school hours, just like other community groups. Research shows that approximately 85% of the children who participate regularly in a Good News Club will make an eternal decision to accept Christ as the Lord of their lives.

Our volunteers see the joy the children express as they arrive and experience the songs and Bible stories. School administrators tell us that they can see the difference the Good News Club makes in the children and the school. You can support Child Evangelism Fellowship and our Taylors First Baptist Good News Clubs especially through prayer and/or by volunteering to serve. We also greatly appreciate financial gifts that help provide snacks, handouts, Bibles, and food bags that are sent home with children in need.

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L O V E

T A Y L O R S

P A R T N E R

SALVATION ARMY Salvation Army Bell Ringing signups will begin in November!

For many years Taylors FBC has partnered with Salvation Army to provide volunteers who serve as bell ringers to collect funds. How has this partnership continued throughout the years? Our dear member, Jim Stovall has been an integral part of our relationship with Salvation Army. Read below as Hal Harbour tells us all about Mr. Stovall.

Jim Stovall: Taylors FBC’s own Dr. J One of 3 children (all college grads), Jim Stovall was born in Elberton, Georgia. He was an Eagle Scout at Elberton High, where he was editor of the school newspaper.

Also, he was President and Valedictorian of his senior class. He was the recipient of Elberton’s Native Son Award.

Jim’s activities: He enrolled in Clemson College in 1947. While there he was in the Baptist Student Union, became President of the Tiger Brotherhood, and a member of Blue Key national leadership fraternity. In 2017 he received the Alumni Distinguished Service Award. He is a member of the Clemson Corps endowment for ROTC students.

In the Korean War, he served in 1952-53 as a First Lieutenant in the Army Corps of Engineers. He co-supervised the construction of a 500-bed hospital which is still operational today.

Back in “civvies,” Jim earned a Master of Environmental Engineering at Georgia Tech in 1956. He became the first Environmental Engineer for International Paper Co. After that, he served as Vice President of J.E. Sirrine Co., where he founded this company’s Environmental Division. He founded Sirrine Environmental Consultants as a separate company.

In 1987, Jim headed the National Paper Industry Environmental Division and was awarded a Fellow designation.

In 1957 Jim married his soulmate and co-adventurer, Gloria Perkins. She was an original member of the Christian Ministry Foundation Board and an ardent supporter of Anderson University. She and Jim had two sons and one daughter. They have five grandchildren. They joined Taylors FBC 20 years ago.

The Stovalls’ hearts were planted deeply in Taylors FBC and its missionary outreach. Jim served on 15 overseas trips and many more in the U.S. Gloria was with him on all but two. At home, Jim is a deacon, usher, member of the Ministry Housing Committee and Racial Reconciliation Task Team. He leads the Salvation Army’s Bell Ringing Team (yes, he has rung some bells himself). Jim is in his 30th year on the Salvation Army Advisory Board where he is a Lifetime Emeritus Advisory Board member. .

Jim served on the SC Baptist Convention Executive Committee 1991-1995. Gloria and Jim served on the SE Baptist Theological Seminary Board of Visitors for 10 years.

Jim was elected to the Anderson University Board of Trustees in 1999 and is now a Lifetime Emeritus Trustee. His ongoing connections to Anderson University include: Chairman of Development Committee (10+ years); Chairman of the Board (3 years); Vice Chair of Presidential Search Committee (Dr. Whitaker); and Awarded the Honorary Doctor of Humanities Degree (2021), making him Taylors FBC’s own Dr. J. As though Jim’s and Gloria’s lives weren’t quite complete, Jim served 10 years on the Board of Visitors at North Greenville University. Also, he served for 18 years on the Board of Visitors for Charleston Southern.

Why did Jim and Gloria do all these things? Jim tells why in his own words: “Gloria and I freely gave of our time and resources wherever people would have the greatest opportunity to receive Christ.” Gloria is now with Jesus and Jim, recently celebrating his 91st birthday, continues to serve Jesus faithfully.

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GIFT CARDS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN Last year, with your support, the Greenville County Foster Parent Association (GCFPA) provided gift cards for children in the Greenville County Foster care system. This year we anticipate more than 625 children will be in foster care during the holiday season You can bless a foster child at Christmas again this year by providing a gift card of $100 to Target, Walmart, Amazon, or a Visa Vanilla. Please stay tuned for more information on where to drop off gift cards.

For more information, contact lovetaylors@taylorsfbc.org.

In Partnership with Community Mission Baptist Church The Christmas Store is back! Taylors FBC has partnered with Community Mission Baptist Church (CMBC) since the inception of the store, but COVID concerns in 2020 kept the store from operating.

CMBC will be able to operate the store again this year, and we look forward to this wonderful opportunity for Life Groups and members to be a bright light to those in our community who struggle to provide Christmas gifts for their children and grandchildren. Your donations of new toys and other items such as bicycles, tricycles, dolls, board games, basketballs, and more are offered to families at a greatly discounted price.

SENDING THE GOSPEL SEND SHOEBOX GIFTS AND THE GOSPEL TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH

TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH Samaritan’s Purse is bringing shoebox gifts and the Good News of Jesus Christ to some of the most Samaritan’s Purse is bringing shoebox gifts and the Good News of Jesus Christ remote corners of the globe! We praise God that: to some of the most remote corners of the globe! We praise God that: Visit samaritanspurse.org/occ to learn more about how God can use a gift-filled shoebox given in Jesus’ Name to transform a child, their family, and their community.

VIEW SOLICITATION DISCLOSURE INFORMATION FOR SAMARITAN’S PURSE ONLINE AT SAMARITANSPURSE.ORG/DISCLOSURE.

The store is open December 6 -11, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm and 3:00 - 8:00 pm.

In addition to donations that will be collected from our members on our Taylors FBC campus, volunteers will be needed to assist in the store located at CMBC with gift wrapping, sales, and parking. Please stay tuned for more information on where to drop off gifts and how to sign up to serve.

Operation Christmas Child® is a project of Samaritan’s Purse®.

Franklin Graham, President | 1-800-353-5949 | samaritanspurse.org © 2021 Samaritan’s Purse. All rights reserved.

120,000+ CHILDREN on Pacific islands have received a shoebox gift.

2,000+ CHURCHES

have been started around the world in the last two years in part through Operation Christmas Child.

250+

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UNREACHED PEOPLE GROUPS

will receive shoebox gifts and the message of the Gospel by 2024.

Box Distribution: October 31 | Collection: November 14

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ou can help send shoebox gifts to these hardto-reach areas of the world. In just a few easy clicks online, select items you want to send to a child in need. We’ll pack and ship the gift for you

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OUR CHURCH FAMILY

Celebrate new members, anniversaries, and more.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Lauren Baber

August 21 by Letter

Nick and Kathryn Baughman

August 21 by Statement

Jane Cantrell

Carrie Ann Compton

Martina, Emilie, and Caroline Bump

August 21 by Letter

Will Emory

Wayne and Terri Jones

August 21 by Statement

August 21 by Statement

Victoria Lister

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Jace and Charity Bobo

September 21 by Statement Also pictured: Hudzon

September 21 by Letter

Virginia Metts

August 21 by Letter

Adam Bujtor

August 21 by Statement

August 21 by Statement

Tommy and Andrea Culpepper

Jeff and Deborah Lewis

Robert and Morgan Liner

Randall Morgan

Adam and Natalie Pace

September 21 by Letter

August 21 by Statement

August 21 by Letter

September 21 by Letter

August 21 by Letter

IN MEMORIAM

Joe Porter March 29, 1957 - September 6, 2021 Lorry Houston-Burkins November 14, 1977 - September 18, 2021

Shianne Parsons

Margaret Vickery July 28, 1932 - September 26, 2021

Christina Praeger

August 21 by Statement

August 21 by Letter

Dick Compton August 6, 1926 - September 27, 2021

THANK YOU

Ben Ryan

August 21 by Statement

From Ann Henson and family: We want to thank everyone in the church for prayers, cards, phone calls, visits, food and the flowers. It was so thoughtful and we appreciate everything.

Lisette Tester

August 21 by Statement

STAFF ANNIVERSARIES OCTOBER Daryl Hopkins — 28 years of service Johnny Dunagin — 18 years of service David Plumblee — 17 years of service Nancy Slice — 11 years of service Louise Davis — 3 years of service Samantha Bagley — 2 years of service

Brian and Kelly Thomas August 21 by Letter

Ty and Jennifer Thompson

STEWARDSHIP

August 21 by Letter

LUNCH WITH THE STAFF

Sunday, October 24, 12:00 - 1:30 pm Join us for a free, casual lunch in a relaxed setting with a group of people who, just like you, want to learn more about Taylors.

STARTING POINT

Sundays at 9:00 am, October 31 - November 21 Starting Point provides a basic introduction to Taylors FBC and will help broaden your understanding of who we are and what we believe.

All new and prospective members are encouraged to participate in Starting Point to better understand our mission and values as well as our view on what it means to know Christ and follow Him. Sign up at taylorsfbc.org/events or in the Church Center App.

August Month to Date Budget Receipts $425,830 Actual Receipts $351,929 Actual Spent $392,914

Year to Date Budget Receipts $3,406,639 Actual Receipts $2,797,977 Actual Spent $3,217,900

SUNDAY STATISTICS

8/29 9/5 9/12 9/19 9/26 Nursery........................ 23..........10..........22..........36.........30 Preschool..................... 44..........20..........30..........48.........48 Elementary.................. 60..........35..........64..........71.........61 Students ................... 106..........75..........79..........89.........99 College........................ 35..........34..........36..........25.........32 Adults........................ 542........427........549........542.......583 Life Group Total......... 805........609........757........708.......801 Morning Worship ... 1,204.....1,114.....1,126.....1,120....1,121 TAYLORSFBC.ORG | 15

Magical Mystery Tour XVI – “What IF...”

During the annual kick-off event in September, 70 students and their leaders traveled to Lake Hartwell, Denver Downs, and Yogurt Mountain. Sixteen new members were welcomed to the 2021-2022 season.

Regeneration Student Choir is open to middle and high school students.

Rehearsals are at 5:00 pm on Sundays. The choir has the opportunity to lead worship several times throughout the year as well as participate in special events including their annual REACH mission trip in June.