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Haynes' To Africa

Pictured: Jimmy and Brenda Haynes, members of Greenville First Church of the Nazarene, preparing to leave GSP (Greenville-Spartanburg) airport on the first leg of their journey to Swaziland.  They will meet Dr. Homer McKnight in Atlanta, and together fly to Johannesburg, South Africa and from there by land to Manzini, Swaziland.  This trip will be a fact finding trip to lay out the plans for the second Nazarene University on the continent of Africa.  Dr. McKnight, an architect, will develop and draw the plans and Jimmy and Brenda will coordinate Work & Witness Teams to Swaziland over the next several years to work on this new University.  Please pray for Jimmy and Brenda as they travel and as they make plans to relocate to Swaziland in the coming months.  Additional updates will be released as available. 

Ray Vander Laan Seminar

We are thrilled to announce that Greenville Nazarene will be hosting renowned historian and Biblical teacher, Ray Vander Laan in a three-day Seminar held Friday through Sunday, February 12-14, 2010! Ray is the founder of That the World May Know Ministries and has dedicated his life to helping others see the Bible in its historical and cultural context. Pre-Registration is Required and can be done through our online Registration Form. Please note: Child Care will not be available and Space is available on a first come, first served basis so please be certain that Group Registrations have entries for each individual!

Here is the Seminar Schedule:
February 12 (Friday) - 7:00PM - 9:00PM
February 13 (Saturday) - 9:00AM - 6:00PM
(1:15 lunch break)

 

For further details, please visit The Seminar Website.

The Year of the Word

This is my Bible, God's Holy Word, His love letter to my heart.
• it speaks of His movement through His-story to save me;
• it speaks of His redemption for all in Christ Jesus;
• it speaks of His concern revealed in the infilling, abiding presence of the Holy Spirit.
Today, I hunger and thirst for a relationship with Christ Jesus, and I am open to Him changing my life through it.

Read the entire Bible in one Year, from Genesis to Revelation. Check for the scripture readings each week.

Sunday             •     October    25    :    Luke        4-5
Monday             •     October    26    :    Luke        6-7
Tuesday           •     October    27    :    Luke        8-9
Wednesday     •     October    28    :    Luke    10-11
Thursday          •    October    29     :    Luke    12-13
Friday                •    October    30     :    Luke    14-16
Saturday           •    October     31    :    Luke    17-18

  

 

WELCOME TO GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA

We are located in the beautiful upstate area of South Carolina. For more information on the area you may click here. (opens in a new window) This site provides news and information about the upstate. We welcome you and are glad you are here!  For driving directions to the church click here.(opens in a new window.

• For more information about the international ministry of the Church of the Nazarene please click here. (opens in a new window)

• For more information about the South Carolina District Church of the Nazarene please click here. (Opens in a new window.
• To locate the church or see a map of the church's location click here.

• A welcome letter from our pastor awaits.

2009 SC DISTRICT LADIES RETREAT

When:  November 13-15, 2009

Where:  Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort

Speaker:  Susie Shellenberger - Ordained elder and commissioned evangelist in the Church of the Nazarene

Cost: $135 - $155 Price includes breakfast Saturday and Sunday.

For further information please read the PDF here.
(This PDF requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you don't already have it, you may download it here).

When you have reviewed the downloaded info and are ready to sign up and choose roommates notify Midge Simpson by clicking here.

 

2009 Monthly Emphasis

JANUARY – Sanctity of Life Month  - 1/25/2009 emphasis

FEBRUARY – Celebration of Friendship – 2/15/2009 emphasis – Lenten devotional booklet written by people in the church.

MARCH – Celebration of Missions – 3/7-8/2009 Faith Promise, Emphasis on March 29

APRIL – Celebration of Holiness – Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter 4/12/2009; Emphasis 4/28/2009

MAY – Celebration of Family – Mother’s day 5/10/2009; Pentecost – 5/31/2009

JUNE – International Celebration – VBS – Father’s Day --General Conventions and Assembly –

JULY – Celebrate America July 4-5, 2009  Christmas in July

AUGUST – Back To School Celebration, SLC Anniversary 8/9/09

SEPTEMBER – Celebration of Community; Educators 9/13/09; First Responders 9/27/2009

OCTOBER – Celebration of the Church - the Body of Christ

NOVEMBER – Celebration of Thanksgiving – National Adoption Month – Emphasis  on 11/22/2009

DECEMBER – Celebration of Advent – Emphasis on Sunday 12/19/2009

SPECIAL LINK

SPECIAL LINK is a unique ministry of Greenville First Church of the Nazarene, directed by Carri Uram, that assists the placement of children in loving Christian homes.  Special LInk is a South Carolina approved adoption agency and a not-for-profit work to see children are placed in loving homes.  Special Link deals, primarily, with African American, Biracial and/or special needs infants and children.

 

If you would like to designate SPECIAL LINK to be the recipient of your UNITED WAY funds, you may sign up and use the United Way number 109908 to designate your gifts.

 

A link to their website is available by clicking here.  This will open in a new window. Or you may contact Special Link by phone at 864-233-4872.

MANUAL REQUIRED READING FOR ALL MEMEBERS

The "MANUAL" of the church recommends that every member read the sections on the Constitution of the church and the Covenant of Christian Conduct each year. 

"413.12. To read to the congregation the Constitution of  the Church of the Nazarene and the Covenant of Christian Conduct contained in 1-27, 33-39, both inclusive, within each year (114), or have this section of the Manual printed and distributed annually to the members of the church." - MANUAL 2005-2009

 This section has been printed and is avaiable in the foyer of the church or by request from the church office.  ALL MEMBERS PLEASE READ.

 

TO DOWNLOAD THIS PDF FILE OF THE MANUAL (30+ PAGES), CLICK HERE.