glenwood family news january 2015

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325 Saco Lowell Road | Easley, SC 29640 | (864) 859-2264 | www.glenwoodbaptist.org 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).” GOSPEL Loving God COMMUNITY We love People where they are in life & we encourage them to grow in their relationship to God. MISSION We love Life because Jesus came to give us life, and not just regular life, but life to the fullest. 7|52 Challenge On Sunday, January 4 th , 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 4 th . I look forward to seeing you there. God Bless! 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. JANUARY 2015 Continued on Page 4 325 Saco Lowell Road | Easley, SC 29640 | (864) 859-2264 | www.glenwoodbaptist.org Loving People Loving Life Welcome to the New Year & to New Opportunities for You

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325 Saco Lowell Road | Easley, SC 29640 | (864) 859-2264 | www.glenwoodbaptist.org

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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).”

GOSPEL Lov ing God

COMMUNITY

We love People where they are in life & we encourage them to grow in their relationship to God.

MISSION

We love Life because Jesus came to give us life, and not just regular life, but life to the fullest.

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!

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.

J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 5

Continued on Page 4

325 Saco Lowell Road | Easley, SC 29640 | (864) 859-2264 | www.glenwoodbaptist.org

Lov ing Peop le Lov ing L i f e

Welcome to the New Year & t o New Opportun i t i es for You

GLENWOOD FAMILY NEWS JANUARY 2015

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Upcoming Ministry Events & Activities Keep watching the weekly church bulletin as well as our Facebook page for more detailed information on the following events…

Children’s Ministry Trip

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.

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.

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.

Youth Disciple-Now Weekend January 16th – 18th (Cost = $20)

Glenwood Couple’s Retreat

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.

Glenwood CARE Night

GLENWOOD FAMILY NEWS JANUARY 2015

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1 Rick Hubbard 2 Herman Fortenberry 3 Joy Fulgham 3 Mary Nix 7 Emilee Batson 7 Jean Clow

Birthdays

Greeters

01/04 Ken & Ella Lawson

Craig & Sheila Alexander

01/11 Charles & Tinker Patterson Beth Overfelt & Holly Steed

01/18 Leon & Joan McCoig

Mary Earle Huff

01/25 Frank & Mary Clark

Linda Irvine

Team Kids

01/04 Sheila Cole

Michelle Painter

01/11 Mona Hunter Avery Elrod

01/18 Chris & Brandy Johnston

01/25 Michelle Steed Devin Steed

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8 Jo Dillard 8 Kathy Povelaitis 13 Billy Moseley 14 Rogan Smith 16 Carolyn Taulbee 20 Greta Alexander

Schedule

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01/18 Earl Elrod 303-5062

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01/25 Rudy Fulgham

430-4603

Nursery

01/04 Ken & Lou Sutherland

01/11 Craig & Sheila Alexander

01/18 Charles & June Phillips

01/25 Kirk & Mona Hunter

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20 Andy Harnage 22 Gage Steed 22 Michelle Steed 23 Sharon Gryn 25 Sheila Alexander 25 Bill Dillard

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01/04 Leigh Dunn

345-0738

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27 Louise Holcombe 28 Ken Lawson 28 Bill Owens 31 Georgia Hopping

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01/11 Ray Durham

419-1491

Schedule

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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).

Glenwood Baptist Church Our Vision: Reaching Easley to Reach the World

Our Mission: Loving God | Loving People | Loving Life

Our Values: Making a Dif ference Every Day…

> Living What You Learn > Serv ing Where You’re Gifted

> Connect ing With Others > Sharing Your Story

> Giving of Your Resources > Praying Intentionally

Your Church Staff

Jason Farr, Pastor Eric Batson, Worship Pastor Kathy Riddle, Ministry Assistant

God Wants Your …

Not Your

Lif t ing Up The Cross Since 1908!

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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