First Baptist Church

Operation Christmas Child OCC Items for November are postage and prayer.

Youth Group (6th–12th) Join us Sunday evenings from 6:00-7:00 for Rooted Youth Group! Come spend time with friends as we have fun and explore the Christian faith. Our current series is learning about the goodness of God.

Bible Explorers (3’s–5th) Join us Wednesday nights from 6:15-7:30 for our midweek children’s discipleship program. We’d love to have you with us for engaging Bible lessons, Scripture memory time, and fun games.

OCC 5th Sunday Special Offering (Oct 29) Give after the morning service at the Welcome Center towards a special offering for OCC postage for 2023.

OCC Packing Party (Oct 29) Come help pack over 300 shoeboxes starting at 5:00 PM tonight in the Fellowship Hall! Meal to follow for those involved. See Ralph or Tammy Hart with questions.

Trunk or Treat (Oct 31) This Tuesday, we host a community Trunk or Treat in the church parking lot from 6:00-7:30 PM. Our prayer is that we will continue to build relationships with our community, provide a family-friendly place to trick or treat, and shine as a light with the truth of the gospel.

DST Ends (Nov 5) Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday night!

Youth Group (6th–12th) Join us Sunday evenings from 6:00-7:00 for Rooted Youth Group! Come spend time with friends as we have fun and explore the Christian faith. Our current series is learning about the goodness of God.

Bible Explorers (3’s–5th) Join us Wednesday nights from 6:15-7:30 for our midweek children’s discipleship program. We’d love to have you with us for engaging Bible lessons, Scripture memory time, and fun games.

Pastor’s Appreciation Lunch (Oct 22) Today is our Pastor’s Appreciation Lunch after the morning service in the Fellowship Hall.

OCC 5th Sunday Special Offering (Oct 29) Give at the Welcome Center towards a special offering for OCC postage for 2023.

OCC Packing Party (Oct 29) Come help pack over 300 shoeboxes starting at 5:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall! Meal to follow for those involved. See Ralph or Tammy Hart with questions.

Operation Christmas Child OCC Items for October are postage and prayer.

Trunk or Treat (Oct 31) On October 31, we will host a community Trunk or Treat in the church parking lot from 6:00-7:30. There is a box for candy donations at the Welcome Center (wrapped candy only, please). There is also a signup sheet at the Welcome Center if you’d like to participate by decorating a trunk and passing out candy. See Pastor Bobby if you have questions.

Youth Group (6th–12th) Join us Sunday evenings from 6:00-7:00 for Rooted Youth Group! Come spend time with friends as we have fun and explore the Christian faith. Our current series is learning about the goodness of God.

Bible Explorers (3’s–5th) Join us Wednesday nights from 6:15-7:30 for our midweek children’s discipleship program. We’d love to have you with us for engaging Bible lessons, Scripture memory time, and fun games.

Bible Donations Hickory Treatment Center in town is in need of Bibles (new or used) and men’s clothing that will be given to their residents. Items can be placed on the receptionist desk near the church offices.

Pastor’s Appreciation Lunch (Oct 22) Next week is our Pastor’s Appreciation Lunch after the morning service in the Fellowship Hall. If your last name begins with A-M, bring a dessert. If your last name begins with N-Z, bring a side.

OCC 5th Sunday Special Offering (Oct 29) Give at the Welcome Center towards a special offering for OCC postage for 2023.

OCC Packing Party (Oct 29) Come help pack over 300 shoeboxes starting at 5:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall! Meal to follow for those involved. See Ralph or Tammy Hart with questions.

Trunk or Treat (Oct 31) On October 31, we will host a community Trunk or Treat in the church parking lot from 6:00-7:30. There is a box for candy donations at the Welcome Center (wrapped candy only, please). There is also a signup sheet at the Welcome Center if you’d like to participate by decorating a trunk and passing out candy. See Pastor Bobby if you have questions.

Church Office (Oct 9) We will be closed Monday for Columbus Day.
Youth Group (6th–12th) There will be no Youth Group meeting tonight as we join the whole church for the Fall Cookout.
Bible Explorers (3’s–5th) We will not be meeting this Wednesday for Bible Explorers. We will be back together on October 18. See you then!
Bible Donations Hickory Treatment Center in town is in need of Bibles (new or used) and men’s clothing that will be given to their residents. Items can be placed on the receptionist desk near the church offices.
Fall Cookout (Oct 8) This Sunday evening is our fall cookout! We’ll gather from 5:30-7:30, eating at 6:00. The church is providing hotdogs and drinks. If your last name begins with A-M, bring a side. If your last name begins with N-Z, bring a dessert. Everyone bring a lawn chair.
Pastor’s Appreciation Lunch (Oct 22) Save the date for our Pastor’s Appreciation Lunch. More details about what to bring for the meal will be given next week.
OCC 5th Sunday Special Offering (10/29) Following the morning service at the Welcome Center.
OCC Packing Party (10/29) 5:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. See the Harts for more information.
Trunk or Treat (Oct 31) On October 31, we will host a community Trunk or Treat in the church parking lot from 6:00-7:30. There is a box for candy donations at the Welcome Center (wrapped candy only, please). There is also a signup sheet at the Welcome Center if you’d like to participate by decorating a trunk and passing out candy. See Pastor Bobby if you have questions.

Youth Group Hey teens!Join us Sunday evenings from 6:00-7:00 for our Rooted Youth Group! Come spend time with your friends as we have fun and explore the Christian faith together. Our current series is learning about the character of God.

Bible Explorers Hey kids! Join us Wednesday nights from 6:15-7:30 for Bible Explorers! Bible Explorers is our midweek discipleship program for children 3 years old through the 5th grade. We’d love to have you with us for engaging Bible lessons, Scripture memory time, and fun games.

Adult Bible Study There will be no Adult Bible Study and Prayer this Wednesday.

Bible Donations Hickory Treatment Center in town is in need of Bibles (new or used) and men’s clothing that will be given to their residents. Items can be placed on the receptionist desk near the church offices.

Free Books Jo Haun left a number of books that she wanted to be given a new home. If you are interested, please take a moment to look through them in the East coat closet.

Fellowship Committee Meeting (Oct 1) Following the morning service.

Fall Cookout (Oct 8) Mark your calendars for our church family fall cookout! We’ll gather from 5:30-7:30, eating at 6:00. The church will provide hotdogs and drinks. If your last name begins with A-M, bring a side. If your last name begins with N-Z bring a dessert. Everyone bring a lawn chair.

Trunk or Treat (Oct 31) On October 31, we will host a community Trunk or Treat in the church parking lot from 6:00-7:30. There is a box for candy donations at the Welcome Center (wrapped candy only, please). There is also a signup sheet at the Welcome Center if you’d like to participate by decorating a trunk and passing out candy. See Pastor Bobby if you have questions.

Operation Christmas Child OCC Items for September are school supplies.

Gideons This Sunday we will have with us Mr. Adam Dumond, a representative of Gideons International, who will report on their work. A traditional Gideon “open Bible” offering will be taken at the close of the service. All monies collected will go solely to the purchase of new Bibles for distribution by the Gideons.

Operation Christmas Child OCC Items for September are school supplies.

Youth Group Hey teens!Join us Sunday evenings from 6:00-7:00 for our Rooted Youth Group! Come join your friends as we have fun and explore the Christian faith together. This month we are exploring the character of God.

Bible Explorers Hey kids! Join us Wednesdays from 6:15-7:30 for Bible Explorers! Bible Explorers is our midweek discipleship program for children 3 years old through the 5th grade. We’d love to have you with us for engaging Bible lessons, Scripture memory time, and fun games.

Deacons’ Meeting (September 19) There will be a deacons’ meeting this Tuesday at 6:30 PM.

Bridal Shower (Oct. 7) There will be a bridal shower for Allison Woodward at 11:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall. She and Thaniel are registered on Amazon.

Fall Cookout (Oct 8) Mark your calendars for our church family fall cookout!

Trunk or Treat (Oct 31) On October 31 we will host a community Trunk or Treat in the church parking lot. Beginning next week there will be a box for candy donations at the Welcome Center (wrapped candy only please). There is also a signup sheet at the Welcome Center if you’d like to participate by decorating a trunk.

Bible Explorers (Sep. 13) Bible Explorers is starting back up on Wednesday nights from 6:15-7:30! Bible Explorers is our midweek discipleship program for children 3 years old through the 5th grade. We covet your prayers as we kick off a new year.

Rooted Youth Group (Sep. 10) Hey teens! We are excited to launch our Rooted Youth Group for anyone in 6th grade through 12th grade. We hope to see you tonight at 6:00 for our first meeting. Bring a friend and come ready for some fun as we explore the Christian faith together!

Operation Christmas Child OCC Items for September are school supplies.