First Baptist Church

Bible Explorers (3’s-5th) Bible Explorers is taking a break! We’ll be back together on January 8.

Youth Group (6th–12th) Youth Group is taking a break! We’ll be back together on January 12.

1BC Kids Opportunities As we head into the new year, there are a number of ways that you can get involved in serving our families and their children. See Pastor Bobby if you are interested in learning more about joining a team.

Lottie Moon Offering Envelopes for the annual Lottie Moon Christmas offering for foreign missions are available at the Welcome Center.

Candlelight Christmas Service Tonight is our special Candlelight Christmas! We’ll start by enjoying a hot chocolate bar at 5:30. Then at 6:00, we’ll gather in the sanctuary. The lights will be dimmed, all the Christmas carols will be accompanied by classical guitar, and Pastor Dave will tell the real story of Saint Nicholas. This will be a time for your whole family to enjoy! The kids may even get a few goodies.

Christmas Ornaments Stop by the tall Christmas tree in the narthex to grab an ornament made by our 1BC Kids for our church families to add to their tree at home.

Church Office The church office will be closed Tuesday through Thursday.

Wednesday Night There will be no Adult Prayer Meeting and Bible Study this Wednesday or next Wednesday.

Merry Christmas We pray that you will have a wonderful time celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with friends and family this week.

Annual Member’s Meeting Our Annual Member’s Meeting has been rescheduled for this Sunday. After the morning worship service, we will share a meal together, and then hold our annual meeting. We welcome anyone to attend, but only church members will be allowed to vote on items presented. There will be no evening service.

Bible Explorers (3’s-5th) Join us Wednesdays 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.

Youth Group (6th–12th) Join us Sunday evenings from 6:00-7:00! Come spend time with friends as we have fun and explore the Christian faith. Our current study is looking at hope in the Christmas story.

Lottie Moon Offering Envelopes for the annual Lottie Moon Christmas offering for foreign missions are available at the Welcome Center.

Church Matters This Wednesday, Pastor Dave will continue teaching a two-part series called Church Matters. We will meet in the library at 6:30 pm.

Candlelight Christmas Service Mark your calendar for Sunday, December 22 for a special Candlelight Christmas! We’ll start by enjoying a hot chocolate bar at 5:30. Then at 6:00, we’ll gather in the sanctuary. The lights will be dimmed, all the Christmas carols will be accompanied by classical guitar, and Pastor Dave will tell the real story of Saint Nicholas. This will be a time for your whole family to enjoy! The kids may even get a few goodies.

Christmas Ornaments Stop by the tall Christmas tree in the narthex to grab an ornament made by our 1BC Kids for our church families to add to their tree at home.

Annual Member’s Meeting This Sunday is our Annual Member’s Meeting. After the morning worship service, we will share a meal together, and then hold our annual meeting. We welcome anyone to attend, but only church members will be allowed to vote on items presented. There will be no evening service.

Youth Group (6^th–12^th) 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 study explores God making us whole.

Bible Explorers (3’s–5^th) 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.

Nursery Volunteers Meeting There will be a brief meeting for those serving in the nursery on January 21 after the morning service.

Couples Getaway We have several couples planning an overnight getaway to McCormick’s Creek State Park from January 30 through February 1. They’d love to have you join them for a time of fun and fellowship. If you have questions about making your own reservations or anything else, please see Connie Liechty or Barbara Hohmann.

Operation Christmas Child OCC items for January are stuffed animals and games.

Bible Explorers (3’s-5th) We are back on Wednesday 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.

Youth Group (6th–12th) Join us Sunday evenings from 6:00-7:00! Come spend time with friends as we have fun and explore the Christian faith. Our current study is looking at hope in the Christmas story.

Christmas Devotional Pick up a copy of “Everyday Gospel Christmas Devotionals” at the Welcome Center to slow down during the Christmas season and find hope and rest in the Word that became flesh for us.

Annual Member’s Meeting Next week is our Annual Member’s Meeting. After the morning worship service, we will share a meal together, and then hold our annual meeting. We welcome anyone to attend, but only church members will be allowed to vote on items presented. There will be no evening service.

Lottie Moon Offering Envelopes for the annual Lottie Moon Christmas offering for foreign missions are available at the Welcome Center.

First Sunday Offerings We are thankful for those who partner with us financially through their offerings. As a reminder, any loose cash given on the first Sunday of each month is designated for the church’s benevolence fund.

Candlelight Christmas Service Come join us on Sunday, December 22 for a special Candlelight Christmas at First Baptist Church! We’ll start by enjoying a hot chocolate bar at 5:30. Then at 6:00, we’ll gather in the sanctuary. The lights will be dimmed, all the Christmas carols will be accompanied by classical guitar, and Pastor Dave will tell the real story of Saint Nicholas. This will be a time for your whole family to enjoy! The kids may even get a few goodies.

Pregnancy Choices Ministry Update We are glad to have Beth Wade and Gabryelle Walsh with us today to give an update on the ministry of Pregnancy Choices in our community. There will be a free-will offering to support the work of this ministry.

Youth Group (6th–12th) Join us Sunday evenings from 6:00-7:00! Come spend time with friends as we have fun and explore the Christian faith. Our current study is looking at the book of Colossians.

Thanksgiving Week There will be no Bible Explorers or Adult Bible Study and Prayer Meeting on Wednesday to allow families more time together. The church office will be closed on Thursday and Friday.

Christmas Devotional In the busyness of our culture, it is easy to lose sight of the true meaning of Christmas. Pick up a copy of “Everyday Gospel Christmas Devotionals” at the Welcome Center to slow down during the Christmas season and find hope and rest in the Word that became flesh for us.

Hospitality Committee Meeting There will be a meeting for those on the hospitality committee following the morning service.

Annual Member’s Meeting Mark your calendars for December 8 for our annual members meeting where we will vote on the budget and new officers for 2025

Bible Explorers (3’s-5th) Join us Wednesdays 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 Packing Party Thank you so much to everyone who helped out at the packing party! Our final count for shoeboxes, each with the possibility for multiple gospel opportunities, was 370.

OCC National Collection Week For the next week, our church will serve as the drop-off location for Greene County during National Collection Week. Please be in prayer for our volunteers and for the hundreds of shoeboxes that we will help collect!

Official Board Meeting There will be an Official Board Meeting this afternoon at 4:30 in the library.

Pregnancy Choices Ministry Update Next Sunday, November 24, Beth Wade of Pregnancy Choices will give us a report in the morning service. A special thanksgiving offering will be taken for the work of this ministry.

Thanksgiving Day If you will be spending Thanksgiving Day alone and would like some company, Gary and Pat Woodall have offered to open up their home to you for dinner at 1:00 PM. Please RSVP by contacting Pat Woodall.

Annual Member’s Meeting Mark your calendars for December 8 for our annual members meeting where we will vote on the budget and new officers for 2025.

Christmas Devotional In the busyness of our culture, it is easy to lose sight of the true meaning of Christmas. Pick up a copy of “Everyday Gospel Christmas Devotionals” at the Welcome Center to slow down during the Christmas season and find hope and rest in the Word that became flesh for us.

Bible Explorers (3’s-5th) Join us Wednesdays 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.

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

OCC Packing Party Tonight is our OCC Packing Party! We need your help to pack 351 shoeboxes! We will start at 5:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall with a meal to follow for those involved. See Ralph or Tammy Hart with questions. There will be no separate evening service or youth group.

Trustee Meeting There will be a trustee meeting today after the morning service.

Official Board Meeting There will be an Official Board Meeting next Sunday, November 17, at 4:30 in the library.

Thanksgiving Day If you will be spending Thanksgiving Day alone and would like some company, Gary and Pat Woodall have offered to open up their home to you for dinner at 1:00 PM. Please RSVP to Pat Woodall.

Annual Member’s Meeting Mark your calendars for December 8 for our annual members meeting where we will vote on the budget and new officers for 2025.