Hello & good Saturday morning to each of you! It's hard to believe that school is back in session and fall will soon be here. I know I will be thankful for cooler temperatures! I hope everyone's school year has gotten off to a great start and make it memorable! I remember Friday night's of football games and friends. Watching my brother play at Swansea was so much fun! Good memories.

I wanted to take a moment to remind you of an upcoming event at our church on Sunday, Aug. 29th at 6pm. Beth Greer will be in concert during the evening worship hour. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. Beth is a native South Carolinian who grew up in Brazil, South America, where her parents served as Southern Baptist Missionaries. She is a graduate of Columbia College in Columbia, SC where she majored in Spanish. Beth is a gifted Bible teacher, speaker and worship leader and finds great joy in serving in the Lord. She is committed to the truths of God's word as a wife and mother and is passionate about teaching and equipping the Body of Christ. Beth has a passion for seeing those who are not lost come to know Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. She ministers under the umbrella of Life and Godliness Ministries, a Bible teaching ministry that believes Christ has provided, by example and commission, "Everything pertaining to life and godliness." Beth is also a 4 and 5 year old preschool teacher at a local church. She is married to Tom Greer and lives in Lexington, SC, with their two teenage daughters, Blake and Jordan. She is a member of First Baptist Church, Columbia, SC, where she is active in the music and women's ministries. As many of you may remember, Beth was the guest speaker for last year's women's retreat at FBC North. It is always wonderful when a servant of the Lord comes to share their testimony with other believers. I am sure you will receive a blessing this Sunday night as well. Won't you come?

The youth will venture out for a weekend rafting trip Friday-Sunday, September 3rd-5th. For more information on this event, please see our Minister of Students. He will be happy to assist you!

FBC will host a Labor Day Cookout Sunday, September 5th at 6pm. Everyone is invited to come and join in the fun, food, festivities and fellowship!

Family Movie Night Saturday, September 18th. Lots of fun to be had for all!

Hope everyone will enjoy this wonderful weekend! Until next time, take care and God bless!

Love,

Tina :-)