Category: Updates

Dr. Elmer Towns will speak at the First Baptist Church of Linton on Sunday evening, March 4. Dr. Towns will teach from his latest publication, I am God the Son—a paraphrase of the Gospels written as if Jesus was the narrator, telling the story of his birth, life, death, and resurrection. This unique way of reading the accounts of Jesus makes the gospel story both personal and impactful in a whole new way—as if God is personally telling His story.

Dr. Towns began teaching at Midwest Bible College, St. Louis, Missouri. After three years and not satisfied with the provided textbooks, Dr. Towns decided to write his own. Since then, he has published several college textbooks, over 100 books that are listed in the Library of Congress, and seven that are listed in the Christian Booksellers Best Selling List. Alongside being a well-known author, Dr. Towns is an editor, college and seminary professor and lecturer, and dedicated Sunday school worker. He has developed over 20 resource packets in leadership education.Read More

• This Sunday, Mr. Jack Thomas of the Gideons will speak in the morning service, with a traditional open Bible Gideon offering in the foyer afterward.
• On Sunday evening, March 4, we will be hosting Dr. Elmer Towns. Dr. Towns has written over 100 books, is an editor, college and seminary professor and co-founder of Liberty University. He will teach from his latest publication, I Am God the Son.
• The C.E. Board needs a team of two in the Tree House for May and November. Please let one of them know if you feel called in this direction.
• March 25 is Palm Sunday. The kids will do a procession of palms at the start of service before going up to the Tree House. We would love to have your children and grandchildren take part this year.

• This Sunday:
  Trustees meeting: following the morning service
  C.E. Board: 4:00 pm
  Official Board Meeting: 4:30 pm
• The church office will be closed on the 19th for President’s Day.
• Wednesday our Bible Study series, Unlocking the Bible, will focus on Genesis 11-12. The keyword is: Judgement.
• Gideon Sunday: February 25 in the morning service with Jack Thomas speaking.

• C.E. board meeting: February 12 at 6:30 pm.
• Deacon’s meeting: February 13 at 6:30 pm.
• Wednesday, our Bible Study series, Unlocking the Bible, will focus on Genesis 6. The keyword is: Salvation.
• Trustee meeting: February 18, following the morning service.
• Official Board meeting: February 18 at 4:30 pm.
• There are open greeter spots for July-December. If you’re interested, please sign up at the Welcome Center.

• Our church will host the West Central Association meeting on February 5. Dinner will be at 6:00 pm with the meeting to follow at 6:30.
• Greeters for 2018 are still needed. Please see the sign-up sheet at the welcome center.

• West Central Association meeting: February 5, hosted at our church. Dinner will be at 6:00 pm with the meeting to follow at 6:30. Salads and desserts are needed and can be brought in from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm that day. Sign up on the sheet in the foyer, or contact Nancy Steward for more information.
• Greeters for 2018 are still needed. Please see the sign-up sheet at the welcome center.
• February Shoebox items: Small toys, jump ropes, small dolls.

• Trustee meeting: this Sunday, following the morning worship service.
• West Central Association meeting: February 5, hosted at our church. Dinner will be at 6:00 pm with the meeting to follow at 6:30. Salads and desserts are needed and can be brought in from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm that day. Sign up on the sheet in the foyer, or contact Nancy Steward for more information.
• Greeters for 2018 are still needed. Please see the sign-up sheet at the welcome center.
• January Shoebox items for 2018: Ivory Soap, wash cloths, tooth- brushes (no toothpaste this year). The entire list for the year is posted in the foyer.

• The church office will be closed Monday, January 15 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
• Christian Education Board meeting: January 15 at 6:30 pm in the Alpha classroom.
• Trustee Board meeting: January 21 following the morning service.
• West Central Association meeting: Monday, February 5 at our church. Dinner will be at 6:00 PM, with the meeting at 6:30 PM. Salads and desserts will be needed and can be brought in from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM that day. Please contact Nancy Steward for more information.