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Your Deacon for 2021
In December 2020, the church voted to approve two new deacons, James Braswell and Max Loyd. Now that we have a full deacon council with 12 active deacons,
Worship for January 17, 2021
Welcome to First Baptist Church of Pendleton! Rooted In Faith and Growing In Love January 17, 2021 Second Sunday after Epiphany Pastor Jennifer Rygg preaches the sermon "Surprises
Worship for January 10, 2021
Welcome to First Baptist Church of Pendleton! Rooted In Faith and Growing In Love January 10, 2021 First Sunday after Epiphany · Baptism of the Lord “Words of
Update Regarding In-Person Worship
Friends, I wanted to provide you with the latest update on our church plans after last night’s (Jan 7) church council meeting. Due to the increase in COVID
Star Words
Last year about this time, I learned about an Epiphany tradition of selecting a “star word” for the coming year. Epiphany, January 6th, marks the end of the
Woodchuck Action
The Woodchuck firewood ministry is having another busy season. They have made 37 deliveries already this season, and are on track to pass the 60 total deliveries of
Remember Your Baptism…
On Sunday, January 10th, one of our texts for worship will be Mark 1:4-11, the story of Jesus’ baptism. The following Wednesday, January 13th, our Wednesday night Prayer
Collins Children’s Home Meat Offering
The Collins Children's Home Meat Offering for 2020 was $2,221. Thank you for your gifts that yielded $2,353.63 worth of meat and other products. Mr. Anderson included additional items
Worship for January 3, 2021
Welcome to First Baptist Church of Pendleton! Rooted In Faith and Growing In Love January 3, 2021 Second Sunday after Christmas “Mercy Now” by guest preacher Rev. Tim
Worship for December 27, 2020
Welcome to First Baptist Church of Pendleton! Rooted In Faith and Growing In Love December 27, 2020 First Sunday after Christmas A Service of Lessons and Carols WORSHIP
Christmas Eve 2020
Welcome to First Baptist Church of Pendleton! Rooted In Faith and Growing In Love December 24, 2020 · Christmas Eve The Christmas Story, Carols, and Communion Our Christmas
Do Not Be Afraid Virtual Christmas Pageant 2020
FBCP Children's Ministry has prepared a virtual Christmas pageant entitled Do Not Be Afraid. This 30 minute video program tells the story of the birth of Jesus, with
Worship for December 20, 2020
Welcome to First Baptist Church of Pendleton! Rooted In Faith and Growing In Love December 20, 2020 Fourth Sunday of Advent “Waiting with Love” by Rev. Jennifer McClung
Worship for December 13, 2020
Welcome to First Baptist Church of Pendleton! Rooted In Faith and Growing In Love December 13, 2020 Third Sunday of Advent “Waiting with Joy” by Rev. Jennifer McClung
Worship for December 6, 2020
Welcome to First Baptist Church of Pendleton! Rooted In Faith and Growing In Love December 6, 2020 Second Sunday of Advent “Waiting with Peace” by Rev. Jennifer McClung
Worship for November 29, 2020
Welcome to First Baptist Church of Pendleton! Rooted In Faith and Growing In Love November 29, 2020 First Sunday of Advent “Waiting for HOPE” by Rev. Jennifer McClung
Give Blood on Giving Tuesday · December 1 · noon – 4:00 pm
Emergency Blood Drive · 30 - 35 Donors Needed First Baptist Church of Pendleton is hosting an emergency blood drive on Giving Tuesday, Dec 1 from noon -
Worship for November 22, 2020
Welcome to First Baptist Church of Pendleton! Rooted In Faith and Growing In Love November 22, 2020 Christ the King Sunday “A Place for Scattered Sheep” by Rev.
Worship for November 15, 2020
Welcome to First Baptist Church of Pendleton! Rooted In Faith and Growing In Love November 15, 2020 Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost · Deacon Ordination of Pam Willoughby “Steady
Worship for November 8, 2020
Welcome to First Baptist Church of Pendleton! Rooted In Faith and Growing In Love “Keep Choosing God” by Rev. Jennifer McClung Rygg, based on Joshua 24:1-3, 14-15.
Worship for November 1, 2020
Welcome to First Baptist Church of Pendleton! Rooted In Faith and Growing In Love “When God Says ‘I AM...I Was...I Will Be’” by Rev. Jennifer McClung Rygg, based
Learning & Listening Sessions
We are in the process of engaging in a period of discernment as a church. A letter to church members/active participants was mailed on Oct 30 and will
Funeral of Peggy Carter · October 26, 2020
A few sections of this video have issues with the sound momentarily cutting out. We apologize for the technical difficulties during the service. Worship Guide for Funeral of
Worship for October 25, 2020
Welcome to First Baptist Church of Pendleton! “When We Can't See God” by Rev. Jennifer McClung Rygg, based on Exodus 33:12-23. WORSHIP RESOURCES · Click for today's Scripture
Deacon Ministry / Deacon of the Month · October 2020
Deacons Ministry at FBCP, 2020-2021 Our new church year began October 1 (delayed from our typical start date of June 1 due to COVID-19). The role of deacons
Glimpses of Our Children – Growing in Faith
Children’s Ministry at FBCP has looked drastically different for the past few months. In August, children’s ministry volunteers delivered resources to help children and families engage in faith
Worship for October 18, 2020
Welcome to First Baptist Church of Pendleton! “Clinging to Joy in this Crazy World” by Rev. Jennifer McClung Rygg, based on Philippians 4:4-13. WORSHIP RESOURCES · Click for
Deacon Flocks for the 2020-2021 Church Year
Click here for a printable copy of the Deacon Flocks.
Online Worship for October 11, 2020
Welcome to First Baptist Church of Pendleton! Today's sermon: "Pressing On and Holding Fast" by Rev. Jennifer McClung Rygg, based on Philippians 3:7-16. This worship service was held
Peniel · Addressing the cruel irony of food insecurity among those who harvest our food
Peniel, meaning the “Face of God,” is the site named by Jacob after he wrestled with an angel through the night, declaring, “It is because I saw God
Online Worship for October 4, 2020
Welcome to First Baptist Church of Pendleton! Today's sermon: "Christlikeness In Action" by Rev. Jennifer McClung Rygg. Worship online at First Baptist Church of Pendleton, where we are
Worship Volunteers
As we resume in-person worship in the sanctuary, we are exploring new ways of recruiting and using volunteers. Many of our regular volunteers are not able to serve
Online Worship for September 27, 2020
Welcome to First Baptist Church of Pendleton! Joy...To Be Continued "I thank my God every time I remember you." Paul is writing with great joy and thankfulness to
[Not Exactly] Back to Church ∙ Sunday, Sep 27 ∙ 11:00 am ∙ In the Sanctuary
And this is my prayer, that your love may overflow more and more with knowledge and full insight. Philippians 1:9 During the month of September, we have begun
Online Worship for September 20, 2020
Welcome to First Baptist Church of Pendleton! Excelling in Generosity "What is your why?" What is your reason for wanting to do something? Asking this helps you identify
Online Worship for September 13, 2020
If we choose to live for Christ, we live no longer for ourselves. This is what is so counter-cultural, radical, and difficult about the Gospel. The old has
Outdoor & Online Worship for Sept 13 and 20
Worship on Sept 13 and 20 will be at Church AND Online This month we resume in-person Sunday morning worship as we gather outdoors in the church parking
In Person (Outdoor) Worship Resumes, Online Worship Continues
We are in the process of resuming some in-person services at FBCP. We will continue to send a Sunday morning email which will include a link for online
Online Worship for September 6, 2020
It’s what we trust in but don’t yet see that keeps us going (2 Cor 5:7, The Message) We walk by faith, not by sight. (2 Cor 5:7,
Please Join Us LIVE for a Virtual Communion Service · Sunday, Sep 6 · 11:30 am
Please join us for a Virtual Communion Service on Sunday, September 6 at 11:30 am, LIVE via Zoom video conference. Use your computer, tablet, or smartphone to join
Church Response to COVID-19 · August 28, 2020
Please be aware that this will not be a “return to normal.” For the past several months, our church council has met monthly on Zoom to continually evaluate
Online Worship for August 30, 2020
"We find inspiration and hope from stories of struggle... because it is in our own struggles that hope seems so elusive and far away... why is this so
Living with uncertainty…
It seems we are at an intersection these days. Sometimes we may feel we are unsure of even a direction to take as news of the pandemic, tropical
Online Worship for August 23, 2020
"Forgiveness can be a delicate subject. Certainly, Scripture urges us to forgive those who have wronged us... Forgiving others is certainly part of what it means to follow
School Supplies & Snow Cones ∙ Sunday, August 30
Help us support Pendleton Elementary School by donating supplies for the upcoming school year. Click this link or the image below to download a PDF list of school
Online Worship for August 16, 2020
What do you do when everything feels like it's falling apart? We can have an Unshaken Hope in the midst of crushing despair. We all need the comfort
Online Worship for August 9, 2020
Click here or on the image below to participate in online worship Click for PDF of the Worship Guide for August 9, 2020 Children’s Worship Resources Click for
Online Worship for August 2, 2020
Click here to participate in online worship Click for PDF of the Worship Guide for August 2, 2020 Children’s Worship Resources Click for PDF of Preschooler’s Worship Bulletin
Thank You Notes
Even during these uncertain times, thanks to your extravagant generosity, we have been able to continue making our quarterly mission contributions. Here are some excerpts from recent thank
from Townville to Townsville and back
The past five months didn’t look quite like I was expecting, but God can do big and mighty things in the unexpected circumstances of our lives if we
Online Worship for July 26, 2020
Click the YouTube screenshot image below to participate in online worship Click for PDF of the Worship Guide for July 26, 2020 Children’s Worship Resources Click for PDF
Blood Drive · Sunday, August 2 ∙ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Blood Connection bloodmobile will be at First Baptist Church of Pendleton on Sunday, August 2, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in the church parking lot. Please
Quarterly Church Conference via Zoom video conference
In order to be able to continue some of the business of the church, we will meet via Zoom video conference (an online platform with the option to
Join Us for Vespers on Sunday, July 26
We will have Vespers in the Parking Lot on Sunday, July 26 from 7:00 - 7:30 pm. We will gather in the parking lot behind the church on
Online Worship for July 19, 2020
Click the YouTube screenshot image below to participate in online worship Click for PDF of the Worship Guide for July 19, 2020 Children’s Worship Resources Click for PDF
Hands On Missions Completes Deck Project
The Hands On Missions team completed a project for a couple in Pendleton who needed a new deck after their old one was taken while they were away.
Online Worship for July 12, 2020
Click the YouTube screenshot image to participate in online worship Click for PDF of the Worship Guide for July 12, 2020 Children’s Worship Resources Click for PDF of
Join us for Vespers in the Parking Lot this Sunday, July 12 from 7:00 – 7:30 pm
Join us for Vespers in the Parking Lot this Sunday, July 12 from 7:00 – 7:30 pm. We will gather in the parking lot behind the church this Sunday evening for a
Online Worship for July 5, 2020
Click the YouTube screenshot image to participate in online worship Click for PDF of the Worship Guide for July 5, 2020 Children’s Worship Resources Click for PDF of
Don’t Plan Too Far Ahead!
On June 28, several deacons and I opened the sanctuary for those who wished to come and pray in our church sanctuary on a Sunday morning. How strange
Hands On Missions Completes Another Ramp Project
The Hands On Missions team recently built another ramp in Pendleton on June 23-24. Ramp builders included Sam Taylor, Wayne Patterson, Cheryl Patterson, Rick Massey, Dale Chandler, and
Online Worship for June 28, 2020
Click the YouTube screenshot image to participate in online worship Click for PDF of the Worship Guide for June 28, 2020 Children’s Worship Resources Click for PDF of
Online Worship for June 21, 2020
Click the YouTube screenshot image to participate in online worship Click for PDF of the Worship Guide for June 21, 2020 Children’s Worship Resources Click for PDF of
Summer Children’s Activities – 2020 Update
Summer is typically a time for Vacation Bible School, summer camp, field trips, and other special opportunities to learn and grow. However, 2020 has not been a typical
Staff Transition
Keleigh Frazier has accepted a full-time teaching position at Anderson Christian School for the coming school year. Congratulations, Keleigh! While this is an exciting opportunity for Keleigh, it
Special Opportunity for Private Prayer in the Sanctuary
The Sanctuary will be open for prayer *with safety precautions in place* on Sunday, June 28 from 10 am to noon. We will still have an online worship
Drive Thru Food Drive a Tremendous Success
Our Drive Thru Food Drive on June 14 was a tremendous success! Thank you to Kim Burgess and the Flamingo Sunday School Class for organizing the event, and
Growing Young Book Study Completed
For the past few months, I have had the great privilege of leading a group of church members in reading and discussing the book Growing Young by Kara
Virtual Baby Shower for the McReynolds Family!
Please join us on Zoom to celebrate the McReynolds family’s new addition! Cathie and Nick McReynolds (and 5 year old big sister Alayna!) are expecting a baby boy (Athyn)
Online Worship for June 14, 2020
Click the YouTube screenshot image to participate in online worship Click for PDF of the Worship Guide for June 14, 2020 Children’s Worship Resources Click for PDF of
Important FBCP Return-to-Church Survey
We are conducting a survey to gather information regarding your interest in and comfort level with resuming in-person services. One possibility we are considering is to offer an
Online Worship for June 7, 2020
Click the YouTube screenshot image to participate in online worship Click for PDF of the Worship Guide for June 7, 2020 Children’s Worship Resources Click for PDF of
Evening Prayer for May 31, 2020
Dear Church Family, As we near the end of this day, Pentecost Sunday, I hope you have had the opportunity to engage in meaningful worship. During these times
Online Worship for May 31, 2020
Click the YouTube screenshot image to participate in online worship Click for PDF of the Worship Guide for May 31, 2020 Click for PDF of the Pentecost coloring
Pentecost, the Birthday of the Church
Pentecost -- the birthday of the church, the celebration of the arrival of the Holy Spirit, the 50th day after Easter -- will be on May 31.
Drive Thru Food Drive
We are having a Drive Thru Food Drive to benefit Clemson Community Care on Sunday, June 14 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Just drive thru the parking
Online Worship for May 24, 2020
Click the YouTube logo to participate in online worship. Click for PDF of the Worship Guide for May 24, 2020 Children’s Worship Resources Click for PDF of Preschooler’s
Online Worship for May 17, 2020
Click on the YouTube logo to participate in worship. Click for PDF of the Worship Guide and Announcements for May 17, 2020 Children's Worship Resources Click for PDF
Online Worship for May 10, 2020
Click on the YouTube logo to participate in worship. Click for PDF of the Worship Guide and Announcements for May 10, 2020 Children's Worship Resources Click for PDF
Community Blood Drive May 17
If you are looking for a way to make a difference in these strange and uncertain times, please consider donating blood! Every whole blood donation can save up
Sunday Worship and Worship Guide & Announcements for May 3, 2020
“Proof of Life: Miracles and Forgiveness” Rev. Jennifer Rygg, Preacher Click the YouTube link to participate in Sunday Worship. Click for PDF of the Worship Guide & Announcements
Local Mission Trip: Feed Seneca
FBCP Members prepare to serve food to tornado victims and aid workers in Seneca, South Carolina, April 24, 2020. Click the photo to open an album from the
Sunday Worship and Worship Guide & Announcements for April 26, 2020
"Alternate Endings" Rev. Jennifer Rygg, Preacher Click the YouTube link to participate in Sunday Worship. Click for PDF of the Worship Guide & Announcements for April 26, 2020
FBCP Pendleton to provide space for Meals on Wheels program
FBC Pendleton will be offering the church parking lot as a distribution site for a food program to benefit Senior Citizens, beginning the week of April 26th. This
Quarantine Reflections
What a long and unusual month this has been! It is hard to believe that two months ago, most of us were carrying on with life as usual,
Sunday Worship and Worship Guide & Announcements for April 19, 2020
"In Times of Doubt" Rev. Cara Morgan, Preacher Click the YouTube link to participate in Sunday Worship. Click for PDF of the Worship Guide & Announcements for April
Sunday Worship and Worship Guide & Announcements for April 12, 2020
"From an Empty Tomb to Empty Rooms... Christ Is Risen!" Rev. Jennifer Rygg, Preacher Click the YouTube link to participate in Sunday Worship. Click for PDF of the
Good Friday Worship
Download the Worship Guide and then watch the video on YouTube of the Seven Last Words of Jesus and the extinguishing of candles. Thank you to Akierianna Denson,
Holy Week with FBC Pendleton
What a strange Holy Week this is! We are preparing to remember the death and resurrection of Christ, the greatest celebration of our Christian year, yet we are
Sunday Worship and Worship Guide & Announcements for April 5, 2020
"Hosanna on the Way to the Cross" Rev. Jennifer Rygg, Preacher Click the YouTube link to participate in Sunday Worship. Click for PDF of the Worship Guide &
Worship and Fellowship In the Age of COVID-19
Stay connected with FBCP during this time of physical distancing. If you do not receive the weekly Thursday email, please let us know (office@fbcpendleton.org). We are sending some additional
Important Letter to Church Members
March 26, 2020 Dear Members of First Baptist Church of Pendleton: As you know, our Bylaws (Art. VIII, Section 4) specify that the
Keenagers ∙ March 9, 2020
Keenagers met on March 9, 2020 and enjoyed a fascinating presentation from our own wildlife biologist, Skip Still! Click the photo of Richard Quattlebaum to see an album
Sunday Worship and Worship Guide & Announcements for March 29, 2020
"Change of Plans" Rev. Jennifer Rygg, Preacher Click the YouTube link to participate in Sunday Worship. Click for PDF of the Worship Guide & Announcements for March 29,
Update on FBCP Response to COVID-19
all in-person church activities and services are suspended until further notice As we have continued to follow the developing situation of the COVID-19 outbreak, church council has
Sunday Worship and Worship Guide & Announcements for March 22, 2020
"Faithful Responses in Difficult Times" Rev. Jennifer Rygg, Preacher Click the YouTube link to participate in Sunday Worship. Click for PDF of the Worship Guide & Announcements for
Worship at Home on March 22, 2020
Due to COVID-19, we are not able to gather for worship at church on Sunday, March 22, 2020. A link to a Video Worship Service will be posted
Adjusting our Focus, Keeping Our Joy
Writing a newsletter article in the midst of a global pandemic is, I admit, not something I ever expected to do. In these strange and unsettling circumstances, there
Church Adjusts Schedules Due to COVID-19
All in-person church services and activities will be canceled through at least March 27. This decision was made in consultation with the deacons, staff, and church council,
FBCP Schedule Changes Due to COVID-19
March 16, 2020 Friends, I hope you are well and healthy. The past few days have been quite a whirlwind of information, recommendations, and concerns. We missed many
Worship Update for March 15, 2020
March 14, 2020 Friends, As we make plans for worship tomorrow (March 15), I wanted to update you on the precautions we will be taking due to the
FBCP Response to COVID-19
March 13, 2020 Friends, We are in a season of much anxiety and uncertainty regarding the pandemic virus, COVID-19. As other organizations are taking precautions and making preparations,
Kid’s Easter Egg Hunt — CANCELED
Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, we have canceled the Kid's Easter Egg Hunt originally scheduled for April 1. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Salty Church
“Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with each other.” Mark
“Young” Adult Game Night
“Young" Adult Game Night is coming up on Sunday, April 5 from 4-8 pm. Bring $5 for pizza and your favorite snack/dessert, as well as your favorite games
Inclement Weather Policy
First Baptist Church of Pendleton Inclement Weather Policy Our inclement weather policy is to have worship on Sunday morning at 10:45 for anyone who can safely get to
A History of Faithfulness
I have often heard the quote attributed to theologian Karl Barth, “We must hold the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other.” This week, I
FBCP Shirts
We are ordering church shirts to wear when we host the CBFSC event in April, for other church events, and just to show support for the church! Sizing
Ladies Night Out
Ladies Paint Night will be Thursday, March 5 at Uptown Art in Clemson (inside of Glazed Pottery) from 7-9 pm. Cost is $25. The piece we will be painting
Kids Valentine Party ∙ Wed, Feb 12
Please join us on Wednesday, Feb 12 for a Valentine Party with games, cookie decorating, and more. Please feel free to bring a friend!
ADULT MINISTRY
∙ Every Monday @ 9:30 — Knitting / Crochet (open for any handwork) (FH) ∙ 3rd Sunday (Mar 15) @ Noon — Merry Widows Lunch (Dyar's Diner, Pendleton)
Musica Ecclesia Concert at Southern Wesleyan University
On Thursday, Feb 13 the Sanctuary Choir will participate in Musica Ecclesia (Church Music), an ecumenical concert of local church choirs which benefits Clemson Community Care. Hosted by
FBC Pendleton to Host APAC Lenten Lunch Mar 4
(Click on the Lenten Lunch image above to open a printable PDF document.) Lent starts on Ash Wednesday, February 26. The Alliance of Pendleton Area Churches (APAC) is
FBCP Ends 2019 With Budget Surplus
At our Quarterly Church Conference on Jan 26, the Budget and Finance Committee announced that we ended 2019 with a surplus of $31,628 (receipts over expenses) in our general budget!
The Mission of Disciple Making
This week I had the opportunity to visit my alma mater, McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University‘s Atlanta campus for a guest lecture and a meeting of
Shopping for Valentine’s Day?
Will you be our Valentine? Shop at smile.amazon.com and AmazonSmile donates to First Baptist Church of Pendleton at no cost to you!
Please Participate in the Toward Bold Faithfulness Survey from CBF
The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship is approaching 30 years of ministry with churches and individuals across the United States and around the world. At this point in our life
Growing Young Book Study Group Forming
As a way to continue and grow our outreach to Young Adults, we are starting a book study of Growing Young by Powell, Mulder, and Griffin. The book
Souper Bowl of Caring ∙ Sunday, Feb 2
On Super Bowl Sunday (Feb 2), we collected donations for Clemson Community Care, both non-perishable food items and cash donations. The cash donations totaled $331.75. THANK YOU for
Cindy Still Becomes New Senior Fellowship Coordinator
Cindy Still has joined us as Senior Fellowship Coordinator and began her first official duties on January 23, 2020. She has been a past volunteer for the program
First Baptist Church of Pendleton Signs Encourager Church Covenant
On January 5, 2020, First Baptist Church of Pendleton signed a covenant to become an Encourager Church with Rick Burnette for his ministry to migrant farmworkers in South Florida
FBCP to Sign Encourager Church Covenant on January 5th
On Sunday, January 5th, we will celebrate the beginning of our Encourager Church partnership with CBF Field Personnel Rick Burnette. Rick coordinates CBF disaster response work in the U.S.
Christmas Eve
The Christmas season can be an especially meaningful time to worship. Whether you are looking to continue or begin a special family tradition, to escape the chaos
Operation MAGI
Operation MAGI is the ecumenical Christmas ministry led by the Pendleton United Methodist Men since 2003. Together with fifteen other churches, last year 287 children from 102 families
An Ongoing Story
Since September, our Sunday morning sermon series has taken us through many stories of the Old Testament. We began in the Garden of Eden, God’s perfect creation. We
Current Food Needs at Clemson Community Care
Clemson Community Care has a need for the following food items: crackers cereal jello juice pudding tomato sauce tomato paste spaghetti sauce pork & beans cans of mixed
All Saints Day
During worship on Sunday, Nov 3, we will observe All Saints Day. This is a day on which we remember and give thanks for the “saints” in our
Called Church Conference ∙ Wednesday, Nov 6
There will be a Called Church Conference on Wednesday, Nov 6 at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall for the purpose of presenting and discussing the proposed 2020
FBCP Fall Work Day
Thank you to everyone who came out on or before October 19, 2019 to help with various important projects around the church. First Row L-R: Marlena Dixon, Keleigh
Pendleton Community Counseling Center Update
Following the retirement of Dr. Don Keller, we are excited to welcome our new on-site counselor, Dede Norungolo. Ms. Norungolo sees clients at FBCP on Thursdays. To make
Scenes from Ladies Night Out Pumpkin Painting
Ladies Night Out had a great show of creativity for pumpkin painting and carving at Trish Nolan's home on October 24, 2019.
Trick Or Treat So Others May Eat
Thank you to all the children, youth, and adults who participated in Trick Or Treat So Others May Eat (TOTSOME)! Pictured are the volunteers who helped deliver the bags of groceries
Fall Excursion Trip to Sassafras Mountain and Twin Falls
Join your trip Tour Guide, Skip Still and Hostess, Jean Geddings for a fun-filled, breathtakingly beautiful fall excursion trip to Sassafras Mountain observation tower (highest point in SC)
Seasons of Life, Seasons of Worship
Now that it is officially mid-October, the weather has (finally!) turned cool enough to qualify as “fall,” the leaves are changing colors, and pumpkins are appearing everywhere. In
Children and Youth Mission Project: Trick or Treat So Others May Eat
The Children and Youth Mission Project Trick or Treat So Others May Eat will take place on Oct 20 and 27. Children will be collecting and delivering food
Sunday, Nov 10 ∙ SAVE THE DATE ∙ Baby Shower for Jeff, Kiley, and Aurelia Daniel
The Young Adult Game Night crew invites you to join us for a baby shower honoring Jeff, Kiley, and Aurelia Daniel on Sunday, Nov 10 from 3-4:30 pm.
“Young” Adult Game Night
Our October Game Night is coming up this Sunday, October 6 from 4-8. As always, bring yourself, your children, games to play, and your competitive spirit! For childcare
Vote for Our Scarecrow!
The 2019 Fall Harvest Festival will be October 5 in Historic Downtown Pendleton, SC. There will be great music, food, and craft vendors and children's games. There will
Wednesday Night Adult Bible Study
A new Wednesday Night Adult Bible Study is beginning in October. Join us for Stranger Danger, an exploration of Old Testament stories of God’s people encountering strangers and the surprising revelations uncovered
Worship Theme: Tell Me a Story
On September 1, we began a narrative journey through Scripture, hearing some of the familiar stories of our faith and discovering how they fit together to tell a
Save the Date for State & Local Missions Day ∙ September 22
Our guest preacher during worship will be Lane Riley, Associate Coordinator for CBF South Carolina. Following worship, we will gather for lunch in the Fellowship Hall (please bring
New Devotional Materials Available
New issues of Reflections, Prayers of the People, and Open Windows are now available on the literature rack outside the church office. All three publications are dated to
From Townville to Townsville
Pancake Supper Fundraiser to Benefit Spencer Willoughby's Mission Trip to the Land "Down Under" I am so excited to be able to share with everyone that I will be
Wednesday Night Guest Speaker: Dee Person from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Dee Person, from the Anderson-Oconee-Pickens affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI AOP), will be our guest speaker on Wednesday, September 11 at 6:30 pm in
Clayton Davis Honored at McAfee
Congratulations to Clayton Davis, recipient of one of McAfee School of Theology’s first alumni awards! Clayton was awarded the Imagine Award at Founders Day on August 20, 2019.
PASSPORT by the Numbers
First Baptist Church of Pendleton was one of the churches which participated in the 27th summer of PASSPORT camps. In 2019, PASSPORT welcomed 5,058 participants who invested in
TOTSOME Volunteers Needed
Children’s Ministry needs volunteers to drive for Trick Or Treat So Others May Eat on Sunday, Oct 20. We will meet at the church at 3:30 and plan
Staff Evaluations
As required by our Church By-laws and Personnel Policy, it is time for the annual evaluation of our church staff. The Personnel Committee asks for your help in
Tell Me a Story
One of my children's most frequent requests is "tell me a story." They seem to especially enjoy stories of things that happened when they were younger or before
Back-to-School Fun at FBCP
Please mark the following dates for activities in our children's ministry: Sun, Aug 18 @ 10:45 ∙ Backpack Blessing Sun, Aug 18 @ 5:00 ∙ Deacon Ice Cream
Church Garden Notes
The church garden was formally installed and blessed on Saturday, June 1. Thanks to the rain, we are pleased to report that seedlings are sprouting enthusiastically. We have pole
Backpack Blessing ∙ Sun, Aug 18
On Sunday, August 18 (the day before ASD4 goes back to school!) we will have a backpack blessing for all students and teachers returning to school as well
Youth Pool Party ∙ Sun, Aug 11
Youth Pool Party will be Sunday, Aug 11 at the home of Jennifer and Travis Rygg. See Chris Cottingham for details!
Games, Backpacks, Ice Cream and Jesus
You have probably heard the adage that if you want to know what someone’s priorities are, look at their checkbook and their calendar. I think this is probably
Day Trip to Bad Creek Hydroelectric Station ∙ Wed July 24
A group from the church visited the Bad Creek pumped storage hydroelectric station in Oconee County operated by Duke Energy. The trip included touring above and below ground,
“Go and Do” And “Sit and Listen”
We recently used the story of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10:25-37 as our primary Scripture text for a Sunday morning worship service. After telling the story, Jesus
Go and Do Likewise
This past Sunday morning, we read the story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) and were reminded of Jesus' instructions to "go and do likewise." One of the
Covered Dish Lunch and Quarterly Church Conference
Covered Dish Lunch and Quarterly Church Conference will be Sunday, July 28 after worship. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share for lunch (the church will
Ice Cream Social
Save the date for our annual Ice Cream Social, hosted by our deacons on Sunday, August 18 at 5 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Nominating Committee Report
The Nominating Committee report is available on the table outside the church office or you may download it here. This includes lists of committee members and church officers
Updated Church Directory Planned for August
Do we have your birthday on file? Do you still have a landline? We plan to publish an updated church directory in August. Please contact the office so
Church Picnic at Twin Lakes
Sun, July 14 @ 4:30 pm at Picnic Shelter 2 The church will provide chicken, drinks, and paper goods. Please bring a side or dessert to share and
Summer Goodness
I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait
Deacons for the 2019-2020 Church Year
Please note that neither Rev. Cara Morgan nor Rev. Chris Cottingham are Deacons; they are helping by filling vacated positions on a temporary basis. You can download and
REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS ∙ Magi Summer Food Program
First Baptist Church of Pendleton has participated in the Christmas Magi program for many years. This program provides Christmas gifts for children and food for a Christmas meal.
Ginny Smith to be Ordained as a Deacon During Worship Sunday, June 30
Ginny Smith was elected as a Deacon for a 3-year term starting in 2019—2020. She will be ordained during 10:45 worship this Sunday, June 30.
Wednesday Night Bible Study
A new study, Psalms: Songs from the Heart of Faith, began May 29. Adult Bible study meets in room 306 from 6:30-7:30 and is led by Pastor Jennifer Rygg.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Join the Wednesday Morning Bible Study Group, led by Rev. Richard Hawk, as they study 1 Corinthians -- "The Royal Road." The group meets weekly in Room 103
Ladies Lunch
Ladies Lunch meets the fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Special date for July: fifth Tuesday (July 30) from 11:30 am - 12:30
Thank You Note from Collins Children’s Home
Dear Friends, On behalf of the children and families that we serve, we would like to thank you for your recent donation. Your gift enables us to continue
Youth Attending PASSPORTchoices Camp
Members of the FBC Pendleton Youth Group will be away at PASSPORTchoices Sunday, June 30 - Friday, July 5 at Greensboro College in North Carolina. PASSPORTchoices is a
3B Ladies
You are invited to join the 3B Ladies (Bojangles Biscuit Bunch) at Bojangles in Pendleton on the last Saturday of the month (Jul 27 at 9:00 am) for
Clemson Community Care
Clemson Community Care has a shortage of the following food items: oatmeal, grits, cereal, crackers, pork and beans, juice, canned meat, and dry pasta. Our clients have a
Youth at Frankie’s Fun Park
Our Youth enjoyed a trip to Frankie's Fun Park on June 17, 2019. Thanks to our chaperones, Rev. Chris Cottingham and Becky & Wyatt Westmoreland. Click on the
VBS a ROAR!-ing Success
We finished up VBS 2019 on Saturday, June 15 and invited everyone to join us in Sunday morning worship (wearing their VBS t-shirt!) to hear some of the
USDA Summer Meal Program Available Locally
The USDA Summer Meal Program provides free breakfast and lunch to all children under 18. No registration, qualification, or specific school attendance is required. Local sites include: Pendleton
Peace Works Day Camp at Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church
Peace Works will take place at Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church (1501 Sandy Springs Rd, Sandy Springs SC) Mon, June 24 - Thu, June 27 from 9 am to 4 pm each
Camp Prism Fundraiser
Thank you for supporting our Camp Prism fundraiser. We raised $582.57 to help with the cost of our children's summer camp. We hope that you enjoy the greeting cards. The campers
The Power of Pentecost in Little Red Candles
When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind,
End of Year Party for Children and Youth
The young and young-at-heart in Children’s and Youth Ministry got soaked enjoying an End of School Year Party on Wednesday, June 5. Click here for an album of
Taco Fiesta Fundraiser Raises $1,110.81
PHOTO ALBUM (Click Here) A big THANK YOU to all who supported our Youth with your presence and your donations to our "Taco Fiesta Fundraiser" on May 5.
Adult VBS ∙ Running concurrent with ROAR!
ADULT VBS June 12-15 ∙ 6:45 – 8:15 pm Adults are welcome to attend: ∙ Supper (5:45-6:15) ∙ VBS Opening Assembly (6:20-6:45) ∙ VBS Closing Assembly (8:15-8:30) Give thanks
Get Ready to ROAR! ∙ VBS ∙ June 12 – 15 ∙ 5:45 – 8:30
Registration & Details: Click HERE to register for VBS! VBS 2019 will be Wednesday, June 12 - Saturday June 15 5:45 - 8:30 pm with supper provided Children
Celebrating 20 Years of Senior Fellowship
Past and present Senior Fellowship Coordinators. Pictured: Diana Parson, Diane Scott, Laina Calhoun (current), Beverly Corder. Click on the image to see an album of photos from
Summer at FBCP
Summer is always a busy time at FBCP! Be sure to save these dates on your summer calendar! Check the online church Calendar for more details and additional events and
Mission Partners
Supporting mission work is an important part of our church's identity. We support a variety of organizations who are committed to caring for those in need, making disciples,