Augusta Heights Baptist Church

We're thrilled to announce that this Sunday, we'll have a special guest preacher, Cody J. Sanders joining us who will challenge us to listen to the voices in the text that often go unheard. They'll be exploring experiences in the text that are usually overshadowed by dominant interpretations. It promises to be an enlightening service that invites us to broaden our perspectives and deepen our understanding. Don't miss out on this opportunity for meaningful reflection and growth! See you there!

Cody is the author of several books, including A Brief Guide to Ministry with LGBTQIA Youth. Cody's Sunday sermon is entitled "Bathsheba Speaks" and will focus on the lectionary text of 2 Samuel 11:1-15. *Content warning: the sermon references sexual and gender-based violence.* For further reading on Cody's work and message this Sunday, check out this article (https://enterthebible.org/how-do-i-love-the-bible-when-people-have-used-it-to-do-such-harm ) he wrote for Luther Seminary's Enter the Bible platform

The AHBC children and youth have been living it up at camp the last few weeks!
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Hope to see you at the Kendrick home this Wednesday! Let us know if you need the address.

Join us this Sunday as we welcome a special guest preacher, Rachel Gunter Shapard who will be sharing a powerful message on the rhythms of the Christian life, as described in Mark 6.

The sermon will focus on our calling as Christians to meaningful work and the crucial need to pause and rest in the presence of God.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your faith and understanding of how to balance action and contemplation in our spiritual journey. See you there!

Get ready for an inspiring message from our upcoming guest preacher, ! This Sunday, we're diving deep into where our true treasure lies. Join us as we explore timeless wisdom and discover what really matters in life. Don't miss out on this transformative sermon! See you there!

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We never cease to be amazed at our church members’ commitment to loving our church, it’s people, and our community well. Our fabulous Property Committee chairwoman, who is also mommy extraordinaire, brought along some help today to change out the hallway lighting in the chapel to make it a little more hospitable. Wow, was it dark in there! Only problem now is that we see all the coffee stains on the carpet 👀🤣

Join us for worship at 10:30 either in person or streaming live on Facebook.

Our high school boys had a FANTASTIC week at Lutheridge: swimming, hiking, and drawing closer to God and each other! 🏊🚶🎒🛐🙌

As a reminder the church offices will be closed today in celebration of the fourth. We hope you are your family have a wonderful day and hope to see you on Sunday.

When we made plans to renovate our education wing, we dreamt that the fellowship hall would be utilized as a place of connection and ministry. When one of your deacons initiates and plans an informal potluck with her “flock”, and you overhear all the laughter and joy echoing from that room, you know the kingdom of God is at hand.

This Sunday, we welcome a special guest preacher, Monroe Free with a powerful message:

What do we do with the status we've been given? How can we use it to advocate for justice, uplift the marginalized, and spread the transformative love of Christ?

Join us as we delve into these timely questions and explore how each of us can make a difference in our community and beyond. This sermon promises to inspire and challenge us to live out our faith with purpose and compassion.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow together in faith and action. See you there!

Join us this morning at 10:30 either in person or via livestream on Facebook.

Join us this Sunday as we welcome a special guest preacher, Jackie Putnam, who brings a powerful message of compassion and unity:

In a world where bodies have been objectified and monetized throughout history and still today, we are called to a higher purpose. Let's come together to explore how we can care for all bodies, honoring their inherent dignity and worth.

Together, we can build a community of inclusivity and love within our church family. Let's embrace our calling to care for bodies in THIS life, fostering a sanctuary where everyone feels valued and respected.

Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired and empowered! Join us as we learn and grow together in faith and compassion.

In honor of Pride Month, Public Education Partners and mental health counselors from our ministry partner Q***r Wellness Center are sharing strategies for helping LGBTQ children and families thrive and learn. The hour-long session will introduce participants to critical data about the LGBTQ community, explain commonly used terms, highlight local resources, and discuss the complex legal environment facing educators and school districts.

Saturday, June 22
9:30-10:30AM (via Zoom, link to be provided after registration)

Space is limited. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemgRFVjaFKnb6mmFuzRctPd9Cbn2aCaoGmEhqmbTJ2BrCo9Q/viewform

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, honoring freedom, resilience, and the ongoing journey towards justice and equality for all.

The third annual Juneteenth at Unity Park will begin tomorrow at 9:30am. Presented by TD SYNNEX Beacon, Greenville Events & Cultural Arts with Urban League of the Upstate, Greenville County Section - NCNW, and the NAACP.

Join us for worship this morning at 10:30 either in person or via livestream on Facebook.

Get ready for an inspiring Sunday ahead as we welcome guest preacher, Maria Swearingen to our congregation! This weekend, we'll be delving into the theme of growth and expanding our capacity to love.

As we've been experiencing a season of sabbatical, it's the perfect time to reflect on how far we've come and where we're headed. Join us as we explore together the ways in which our understanding of love can evolve and how this growth fuels the expansion of our church community.

Spread the word and invite your friends and family to join us for this uplifting message of growth and love! See you there!

Exciting News! We're thrilled to announce that Feliccia Calhoun-Smith, Vice President of GOAL and Co-Chair of the Community Remembrance Project, will be joining us as a visiting preacher this Sunday morning! Get ready for a message about changing to meet God's plan for you. Don't miss out!

Y'all means all. Happy Pride month!