Student Activities
CSF has a weekly gathering on Thursday evenings at 6:45pm which starts
with a free dinner and a creative time of worship followed by dessert. The
worship involves music, drama, Bible study, guest speakers and concerts.
Weekly Bible studies/discussion groups are also available. Anyone can be on
the Student Planning Team that meets monthly. There are also
fellowships/events each month. In the fall, there is a weekend retreat and
in the spring, a mission trip during the March break. There are also special
mission opportunities for the entire summer or short-term one week trips.
The College Sunday School meets each Sunday at 9:15am with snacks and study
led by Dr. Neil Burton. During the fall and spring semester there are free
student luncheons at least twice a month following the 10:30am worship.
The Student Adoption is also available to students who wish to have an
adopted family in the church. Periodically, college students are involved in
leading worship. College students are also encouraged to be involved in
working with the children, youth and senior adults. There are always
opportunities of service in which students can grow and develop their faith.
CSF is open to all students and grad-students at Clemson, Southern Wesleyan
and Tri-County Tech.
LIST OF MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES:
WEEKLY WORSHIP: CSF meets every Thursday @ 6:45pm for dinner and
creative worship. The worship involves music, drama, Bible study, devotions,
guest speakers and concerts.
FALL RETREAT: Fall Retreat is a time to get away with other students
to grow and study together. It is a great time to relax, retreat and renew.
This year the retreat will be October 24 - 26 at Montreat, NC on the topic
"Faith and Global Issues".
SPRING BREAK MISSION TRIP: Road Trip ’08 was March 14-21, 2008 and
our destination was be Galveston, TX. We worked with local ministries to
reach others in need.
MONTHLY FELLOWSHIPS/EVENTS: During the school year there are
opportunities for sneaker hockey, concerts, cookouts/tailgates, sports
events, skiing, lake/pool parties, bowling and movie nights.
STUDENT LUNCHEONS: Each fall and spring semester there are free
students luncheons after the 10:30am worship. Sometimes these are provided
for by Sunday School classes or catered. Dates: August 23, September 14,
September 28, October 19, November 16, and December 7.
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Each Sunday @ 9:15am Dr. Neil Burton leads students
through a variety of studies. Breakfast snacks are served.
STUDENT ADOPTION: Students have the option of signing up to be
adopted by a local church family. This ministry allows students to have a
local family in the church to be there for them. Many times the families and
students have regular meals and family time together.
STUDENT PLANNING TEAM: Students are invited to serve on a planning team
that plans and coordinates the many ministries and activities that enrich
the lives of students. It is a great opportunity to develop leadership
skills.
BIBLE STUDIES/DISCUSSION GROUPS: There are weekly opportunities for
Bible study and discussion. Some meet on campus or in apartments and vary
from semester to semester. There is also a study for freshmen on Tuesdays at
7pm in the College Lounge. There is a NT study each Wednesday at 6pm in the
College Lounge.
COLLEGE CHORALE: This is an excellent outlet for students to be a part
of First Baptist’s music ministry. It is led by Music Minister Robert Gammon
and rehearsal is every Monday during the school year.