News for the First Baptist Family
First Baptist Family,

What an exciting weekend we just had! From the first conversation I had with the deacons and yoke-fellows Friday night I could tell that God was doing something unique. Thank you so very much for the great honor you have given me to be your pastor. Please know that I do not take your trust lightly and am looking forward to “toiling” with you as we, together, seek to reflect God’s character and to advance His kingdom.

The next few weeks will be a whirlwind of activity for our family and for our church. Humbly, I ask for your prayers as we prepare to move and to say goodbye to dear friends. As with any kind of transition there are a million details that need to be addressed. Please pray for wisdom for us as we navigate the next few weeks, especially as we are still in the middle of a global pandemic.

Angie and I are praying for you and are looking forward to being with you all on August 23!

For His Glory,
Pastor Steven
Welcome Sam Roberts!

Bro. Sam Roberts will be preaching for us this coming Sunday, August 9.
Sam serves as the Missions Assistant Team Leader for the
Arkansas Baptist State Convention.
Back to School Prayer Walk - Sunday, August 9

Join us as we pray for the blessing and safety of our teachers and students this year. We will meet outside at Lee Academy at 6:00 p.m. A suggested prayer list will be provided and everyone can pray individually around the outside of the campus. We will also be doing a prayer walk on Sunday, August 23 around the two public schools.
Lord's Supper - Sunday, August 16

We will be observing the Lord's Supper using a safer option of individually wrapped pre-filled communion cups with wafers.
Deacon's Meeting - Sunday, August 23

This month's Deacons/Yokefellows Meeting has been moved to August 23rd.
Here are the recommended guidelines for our indoor worship services:
  • If you have experienced any COVID19 symptoms recently, please do not attend.
  • If you have come into contact with anyone that has the COVID19 virus within the last 14 days, please do not attend.
  • Masks will be available at each entrance should you prefer to wear one. At this time, mask are optional, but recommended.
  • There will not be a nursery available.
  • Hand sanitizer will be provided at each entrance.
  • Some pews will be blocked in order to insure safe distancing. Families are encouraged to sit together. Please do not let your children leave the sanctuary during the service or wonder through the church.
  • Offering plates will not be passed during the service. Offering plates will be placed at each entrance for you to give your tithes/offerings OR you may give online.
  • Limited use of the restrooms is encouraged.
You can give in one of these ways:

1) Text your contribution. Just text the amount of your gift to 870-293-2007 and you will receive instructions on how to set up your text giving account.
2) Give Online. Just click the button below and follow the easy instructions from our website.
3) Give in Person at the Church Office (M-F, 8:30 - 12:00) OR Give at the Resource Table located at each entrance on Sunday.
Giving to FBC Marianna through this online portal is safe and secure.
Your gifts are tax-deductible.
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 Birthdays
Jacob Billingsley 8/6
Tommy Allen 8/7
DJ McMickle 8/8
Chuck Moore 8/13
Brenda Higgins 8/15
Anna Reed 8/15
Financial Update

Year to Date Receipts: $222,556
Year to Date Expenses: $210,402
Year to Date Budget Required: $257,951
First Baptist Church     47 W. Main St, Marianna, AR     870-295-9131