A LETTER FROM THE ELDERS
As we studied through the book of Galatians recently, we were all reminded by the Apostle Paul to “keep in step with the Spirit” as we grow in our relationship with Jesus. This is definitely the desire of the Elders at Fellowship Greenville, as we lead, and we hope and pray it has been evident to those of you who call Fellowship Greenville home. As we begin another year of ministry centered around our mission of re-introducing people to Jesus and the life that He offers, we have been prayerful about presenting a budget that is fiscally responsible, while also stretching us in faith as we keep in step with the Spirit.
Over the past year, we’ve continued to grow numerically, but even more encouraging is the number of people intentionally connecting at Fellowship Greenville through biblical community. More and more individuals are serving others both inside and outside the church walls, with no expectation of return, and are growing spiritually through ministries like FG Kids, FG Students, FG Disciple, and others. We recognize that discipleship, people growing as followers of Jesus, is central to us being a church on mission in our local context.
And in the midst of this continued season of growth at Fellowship Greenville, we’ve also seen the Lord use us to multiply ministry locally, nationally, and globally. There are often tangible expressions of keeping in step with the Spirit, and we are humbled to join Him where He is working. Whether it be the launching of Fellowship Greenville Adams Mill, or the strategic partnerships of the Upstate Church Collective, or providing for the most vulnerable in our city and world or those who have yet to be reached with the good news of Jesus Christ, keeping in step with the Spirit as we reintroduce people to Jesus and the life that He offers continues to be our priority.
God has been so gracious to us in our 70+ years of existence, and because of His faithfulness and our collective generous hearts, we get to see Him work in the lives of so many for His glory and fame. In this year’s ministry plan, you will see us continue to break things out into what we value in the lives of those who call Fellowship Greenville home: Life with Jesus, Life in Community, and Life on Mission. What we are presenting to you factors in the projected budget for Fellowship Greenville Adams Mill for this upcoming fiscal year. Thank you so much for your generosity, not only towards the building of FG Adams Mill, but also to the ongoing ministry that will occur in and through this new congregation.
We are thankful for you! And as we continue to journey on mission together, we are expectant at what the Lord will do through all of us as we keep in step with the Spirit with generous, open hands, a desire to grow in the gospel in every area of our life, and a passion to reach those who are close to us but far from God.
Grace and peace,
The Elders of Fellowship Greenville