The GBC Youth Group participated in their annual Disciple Now Retreat during the weekend of November 6-8 with an emphasis on the idea of being “Unashamed”. They met in small groups during the weekend to discuss how they can be unashamed of themselves because they were created in God’s image. They can also be unashamed … Continued
Christianity is not religion. Christianity is not religion because, at its core, the Christian faith is not about the individual and their efforts to reach something beyond themselves. Those tireless, fruitless efforts to get a handle on the key to life, to plug into power, to find a program that leads to meaning, self-esteem, happiness … Continued
Growing in Gratitude is Greystone’s 2016 Stewardship Campaign. If you did not receive a letter from the Stewardship Team, please click here to learn more about Growing in Gratitude. Below is the online Pledge Form you can fill out to make your pledge for 2016 which will be sent to the financial secretary. If you … Continued
If Bob received 108 pieces of candy while trick-or-treating and he ate 48 pieces, how many does he have now? Imagine that you are an 8 year old. You and your family recently moved to Raleigh as refugees. You haven’t had school even in your native language for quite a while because your family has … Continued
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 6:30 PM in the Sanctuary Make plans to be here on this special night of music as the Chowan Singers of Chowan University are in concert. Chowan Singers, the university’s touring choir. Chowan Singers travels throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region presenting concerts in churches and schools. Every three years, members of Chowan Singers … Continued
It seems impossible that we are one calendar page turn away from Labor Day and only a few turns more to pumpkins and corn mazes. Twelve lightning fast weeks have passed since we ushered in the summer season with backyard barbecues and pool opening parties. During Memorial Day weekend, we kicked off our countdown to … Continued
School is starting back again. For some moms this is a bittersweet moment full of apprehension and faith. For other moms this is a day to party! Kids are out of the house and finally there is time and space and sweet freedom. Personally, I am a mom to a year round student. My kid … Continued
The youth group from Greystone Baptist Church joined nearly 400 students from churches across the southeast for Unidiversity Youth Camp at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville from July 20-25. Students participated in Bible study, worship, and recreation while reflecting on the weeks theme of “It’s Complicated”. The theme encouraged students to consider how complicated … Continued
Have you ever moved to a new town? Can you remember the newness of it? You might have asked yourself questions like: Where is the grocery store? How do I find a pediatrician? Where is the best pizza? This doesn’t even get into the paperwork, documentation, and angst over registering for a new school that … Continued
Below you will find some helpful information pertaining to our pastor’s sabbatical program. What is a sabbatical? The primary purpose of a sabbatical is to foster an experience of pastoral renewal. Sean has chosen to focus his time away on wondering and dreaming about the future of Greystone through reflection on his time as pastor … Continued