Wednesdays Aug 14-Nov 20 | 6pm The Chapel | Simpsonville Campus Join us for Reset in the Chapel beginning August 14! We will be covering topics like prayer and the Trinity. There will also be a time of prayer each week.
November 13-24 Lobby | Simpsonville Campus Join us in bringing Christmas joy to the families of the Hidden Creek community this year! Sign up to sponsor a family right here in our community at the Season of Giving table at our Simpsonville Campus lobby from 11/3/2024 – 11/24/2024 or email Lisa Smith at [email protected] to sign up.
November 18-24 Dining Room | Simpsonville Campus You can begin picking up your shoeboxes on November 3 at all campuses. You can find details about drop off times by clicking the button below.
This is a local, grass-roots organization whose mission is to supply supplemental weekly food bags for at-risk school children every week during the school year. We serve 17 grade schools, middle schools, and high schools that we currently work with.
One backpack of food for one child is $5 per week, $20 per month, and $90 per semester.
Did you know that just $180 would support ONE child for a WHOLE SCHOOL YEAR?
Drop off packets by December 1 All Campuses Many inmates, be it men, women or youth, have no one who displays any concern for them. This care package ministry provides hope and demonstrates love. All items must fit in the press seal bag with seal closed securely. The Gospel of John will be included at the final contents check. All packets are delivered prior to Christmas which may well be the only gift many will receive. Click the button below to see the full packing list.
November 20 | 6-8pm North Auditorium | Simpsonville Campus Student Space | Haywood Campus Upstate Students, join us for a Friendsgiving meal, worship, games, and more! We would love to see you at either our Simpsonville or Haywood Campus!
alone together
December 3 | 11:30am Second Floor Auditorium | Simpsonville Campus Come join a fun group for lunch and fellowship! A catered, dutch treat lunch will be served. The cost is $15.00 and the food is always delicious. Join us for great fellowship and the opportunity to meet others who are alone. Register by calling the church office at 864-967-8591 or emailing Cindy at [email protected]
jingle jam
December 4 | 6pm Simpsonville Campus Join us for Jingle Jam—a Christmas party for the whole family! This is a wonderful way to kick off the Christmas season with your family. We will have family games, singing, interactive teaching, hot cocoa & cookies, and an opportunity for kids to do a fun craft. We also invite everyone to wear your favorite Christmas wear (sweaters, pjs, etc.) for our Family Christmas Giveaway! Invite your friends and join us for a fun evening together! We would love to see you there!
December 6 & 7 | 7pm North Auditorium | Simpsonville Campus Come join us for Christmas Coffeehouse on December 6th or 7th for an unforgettable night of great fellowship, delicious desserts and singing Christmas songs together with our incredibly talented musicians! This is a great event to invite your lost friends who wouldn't normally attend a Sunday worship service. Space is limited and fills up quickly, so be sure to register as soon as possible!
December 7 | 2-5pm The Moore Residence Join us for our annual Christmas drop in for Mauldin members, attenders, and prospects! You can email Cindy at [email protected] to RSVP. We would love to see you there!
christmas memorial service
December 8 | 6pm Chapel | Simpsonville Campus Do you find the holidays a bit difficult as you are missing a loved one that you lost this past year? Join us for a time of reflection and encouragement as we hope to help you navigate this time of year as you are grieving your loved one.
haywood volunteer appreciation drop-in
December 8 | 4-6pm Gym | Haywood Campus Calling all Haywood volunteers! We want to show our appreciation for all of your hard work this past year! Drop in on December 8th from 4-6pm in the Haywood Gym.
Christmas night of worship
December 15 | 3pm & 6pm Worship Center | Simpsonville Campus Please join us for our annual Christmas Night of Worship on Sunday, December 15 at 3pm and 6pm, led by our Worship Choir and Orchestra! We will celebrate the birth of Christ as we sing and worship together!
Christmas break one service
We will only have one service at 10am at our Anderson Campus December 15-January 5, while college students are on Christmas break.
christmas eve services
Join us at any of our 7 campuses on
December 23rd or 24th!
We’ll share a special time of family worship, a Christmas message, and end with a candlelight song at all our services this Christmas Eve!
All services are family services and
childcare is not provided.
Check the link below for the full list of service times at each campus!
January 5 | 3pm-5pm 2nd Floor Auditorium | Simpsonville Campus Come and learn about ALL of the mission opportunities at First Baptist Simpsonville/Upstate Church! See the mission trips we'll be taking in 2025. We'll also have information about local mission opportunities right here in our back yard. We have something for everyone to be a part of in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ—going on a global mission trip, filling Christmas boxes, collecting food, making items to take on mission trips, rebuilds after natural disasters, and so much more!
getting to know you
January 26 | 4pm Simpsonville Campus New to Upstate Church? Join us for an afternoon with dessert and coffee! You'll hear the mission and vision of First Baptist Simpsonville | Upstate Church and meet our staff in a small group setting! Register below!
February 28-March 2 Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove | Asheville, NC Please join us for a special weekend to gather alongside other women and experience wonderful Bible teaching, amazing worship, and sweet fellowship in a beautiful mountain setting away from daily responsibilities. Our heart for this weekend is for women to come away and meet with Jesus and leave ready to go deeper with Him.
If you are a veteran in our church, we are so thankful for you! We would love to connect with you as we shape our Veterans Ministry. Click below if you are interested in learning more!
The Foster/Adoption Ministry of First Baptist Simpsonville | Upstate Church If you are interested in participating in or supporting Forever Loved, please click the link below.
Wednesdays during Midweek Beginning August 21st Haywood Campus Join us for the kick off of our new equipping ministry! The goal of this ministry is to equip everyone to become a mature believer in Christ.
October 10 | 7pm Haywood Campus Life is often fast-paced, chaotic, and so easily takes our eyes off of what truly matters; worship to our Savior is how we fight against that. Come join us for a powerful night of modern worship where we will pause, reflect, and shift our focus to our great God who deserves all of our praise and adoration. We will have Upstate Kids available during the service, so make sure to register your child below!
August 13 - November 5 Tuesdays at 6:30pm Dining Room | Simpsonville Campus A GriefShare support group is a safe place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you will discover what to expect in the days ahead and what's normal in grief.
November 19 | Noon Simpsonville Campus Senior Adults are invited to bring a dish to share while fellowshipping with others! Rock of Ages Family Music will be the entertainment for this month. This family has been with us in the past and are so enjoyable. We always look forward to the folks that have been with us before and were so accepted. Come and enjoy the wonderful fellowship, entertainment, and delicious food.
October 27 | 4pm The Crossing | Simpsonville Campus If you have joined our church in the last few months, we would love to meet you! Please join us for light refreshments as we welcome you to FBSimpsonville/Upstate Church. For questions or details, contact Janey Jordan @ 760-803-1804
parent child dedication
November 17 | 4pm North Auditorium | Simpsonville Campus Are you celebrating the addition of a child to your family? Please prayerfully consider joining our next Parent Child Dedication. This will be a special time of worship as we thank the Lord for the gift of your child and seek to partner and pray over your family as you disciple your child in their spiritual journey! Please register by October 28.
November 11-February 1 Simpsonville Family Life Center or Mauldin Gym K5 through 5th graders are invited to join our basketball league to learn the basics of basketball while learning how to be successful in life! The season will run from November 11-February 1 and practices will be one day each week for one hour: Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday; 6PM or 7PM. Registration closes October 19.
