By Chrissy Tatum Williamson How does a weary world rejoice? It must have been early June when the staff began planning the 2023 Advent season. We shared some possible series themes with the Adult Christian Education Committee (now called the Adult Faith Formation Council) and prayed for wisdom in discerning which themes might speak to … Continued
By Bob Millikan October was first declared as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 1989. Since then, October has been a time to acknowledge domestic violence survivors and be a voice for its victims. Domestic violence is prevalent in every community, and affects all people regardless of age, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, … Continued
By Chrissy Tatum Williamson What: Sexuality, Gender, and Faith is a seven-month series, crafted with the people of Greystone Baptist Church in mind. In broad strokes, it is a series of large group, lecture-style education forums and small group conversations. With three sessions in the fall and four in the winter/spring, we will journey together … Continued
By Chrissy Tatum Williamson I used to be afraid of thunderstorms. When I say “used to” I’m not talking about when I was a small child. No, I mean well into my twenties. Okay, who am I kidding, I still don’t like them very much. April will vouch for this when I also say, I’m … Continued
On June 6, 1944, the long-awaited Allied landing in northern France began. Facing Hitler’s Atlantic Wall, soldiers of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and other Allied nations landed on beaches in Normandy, beginning a campaign which lasted until July 24, 1944 (The National WWII Museum, New Orleans). By Joanne Thompson History has proved how … Continued
By Marcia Ostendorff I am having a White Rabbit Moment. “Oh, dear. Oh, dear. I’m late! I’m late!” wails the White Rabbit as he scurries along the riverbank and past Alice. Remember the opening scene of Alice in Wonderland written by Lewis Carroll? This article is very late. But, I am hoping it won’t matter … Continued
A Note from Pastor Chrissy The first quarter of 2023 has been full of energy and excitement about our future. I continue to hear from you just how good it feels to be at Greystone. The people, the welcome, the joyful fellowship… it all feels so good. You will see that reflected in the pages … Continued
By April Alston It was the summer of 2001 when I got the opportunity to travel to Thailand to meet and work with Rick and Ellen Burnette, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) Field Personnel. I heard about them years earlier when my mom saw them commissioned at the annual CBF meeting. Their work in Thailand had … Continued
By David Cross The summer of 2017 was a pivitol time for me. I had just finished my second year of college, still figuring out life as a young person (that aspect hasn’t really changed), my faith began to really develop, and I started working for PASSPORT Camps as a Bible Study Leader (BSL) at … Continued
Annually, in accordance with the Bylaws of our Church Constitution, church members elect six members of the congregation to serve as Deacons for a three-year term. Adult men and women (18 years or older) may be nominated by the membership, provided the nominees have agreed to have their names put forth. This year, nominations will … Continued