April 2013
Vol 2, Issue 4
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Greenville Baptist Association

Greetings!
Nov People Groups
The face of Greenville continues to change.  We know of 87 People Groups in the county.  Do you see them?  Are you engaging them in conversation?  Building relationships with them?  Are you earning the right to share your Gospel Story?  Our field is ripe for harvest.
 
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In This Issue
2013 GBA Bible Drill
Ministry Kits
Association Mission Emphasis
Executive Committee
Mission Greenville
Mark Your Calendar
Around The Association
Church Contributions
Join Our Mailing List!
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2013 Association Bible Drill
2013 Youth Bible Drillers
2013 Association Bible Drill

WOW!  Great job! 

Congratulations to Chase Blackwell, Eric McGee, and Paul Windsor for a job well done in the Youth Drill and Garrett Bufford, Gracie Bufford, Valentin Cobb, Ryan Colvert, Masen Dowden, Jenna Ellenburg, Nathan Fry, Grayson Hall, Caleb Hodge, Hannah Holcombe, Wilson Hueble, Jared Lamb, Sarah Ann Morgan, Eden Nuthalapaty, Cory Perron, Andrew Plybon, Olivia Plybon, Emily Reid, Elazabeth Rentz-Neely, Abby Romosca, Camden Simes, Caroline Knight, Annesa Weaver, Daim Weaver, Nathan Windsor, and Gabriel Woods, for participating in our Association Bible Drills.

We are proud of you!

2013 Children's Bible Drillers
Ministry Kits
Monday, May 6, is the deadline for bringing Ministry Kits to the Association Office.  The kits will be used for a variety of projects and ministries.

The following items should be placed in a two-gallon zip lock bag.  All items should be new.

2013 Ministry Kit 1 toothbrush
1 toothpaste
1 4.5 oz soap
1 comb
1 bath towel
1 washcloth

Association Mission Emphasis Week
Association Emphasis 2013


Association Mission Emphasis Week
May19-26




Go to www.sbcadom-onlinestore.org to order your free materials for Association Mission Emphasis Week.  You will find flyers, posters, bulletin covers, prayer cards and much more
Executive Committee Meeting



May 21
Minister's Fellowship

10:30 a.m.
Executive Committee Meeting
11:00 a.m.

Eastlan Baptist Church
625 South Pleasantburg Drive
Greenville 29607


Mission Greenville
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Mission Greenville
(A new name for an old ministry)
June 16-22

Host Churches are needed to provide lunches to crews at their worksites on Monday thru Friday.  Get you registration form here.

First Aide Coordinators are also needed.  These are people who have Basic First Aide Certification or medical training.  This can include: doctors, nurses, firefighters, EMT workers, ect.  Contact Wanda at wbridwell@greenvillebaptist.org for more information.
Mark Your Calendar Now

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Remember these dates:

  • April 23 - Church Planter Gathering
  • May 27 - Children's State Bible Drill
  • May 4 - Youth State Bible Drill
  • May 4 - Pastor's Wives and WMU Directors Brunch
  • May 12 - Mother's Day
  • May 19 - WMU's 125th Anniversary Tea
  • May 27 Memorial Day (GBA Closed)

Around The Association
  • Sunday, April 1, The Reverend Shane Donald began duties as pastor of Cedar Shoals.
  • Sunday, April 7, was the last service of Revolution Church.   The Reverend Chris Lewis was their pastor. 
  • The Reverend Carlos Ruiz has planted a new Hispanic Congregation (Galilea) in the East Washington Village Apartments.
  • Carlos Galarza  has planted a new Hispanic Congregation (Laurel Hispanic Mission).  They are meeting at Laurel Baptist Church.
  • Brushy Creek is sponsoring a  "Are you interested in getting hitched...but no to a U-Haul?" dinner for single moms on Friday, May 10, at 6:30 p.m. For more information go to www.BrushyCreek.org.   
  • Edwards Road has a team who can go into smaller churches and conduct Vacation Bible School. They can assist with teaching, leading worship rallies, et cetera.  For more information contact Camille at camilleguthrie@charter.net.
  • NewLife Community Church in Fountain Inn is sponsoring a fund raiser for Super Jacob.  Jacob is a two year old who is battling Leukemia.  For more information, contact Terra at terragilreath@gmail.com.
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