Weekly Events Snapshot
Sunday, April 23
10:00 am Sunday School
11:00 am Worship
4:50 pm Voices of Grace
6:00 pm Salt Shakers
Covered-Dish in Fellowship Hall
7:00 pm Growing Young Meeting
Monday, April 24
5:00 pm Edgewood Cemetery
Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 26
5:30 pm Children's Choirs
5:30 pm Family Night Meal
5:30 pm Stewardship Committee
6:30 pm CIAs and Childcare
6:30 pm Holy Ground for Youth
6:30 pm Building Blocks for Adults
6:30 pm Chancel Choir
Saturday, April 29
9:15 am Youth Painting Project
for Edgewood Cemetery Fence
Sunday, April 30
10:00 am Sunday School for
Preschoolers, Children & Youth
10:00 am Transition Team Event
11:00 am Worship
11:00 am 5th Sunday Library
Activity for Children
2:00 pm Worship Committee
4:50 pm Voices of Grace
5:30 pm P/ALS Event
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Worship Video for
Sunday, April 9
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Greeters for April 23
Station 1 (Door C & Narthex):
Pat Penn, Ann Skinner
Station 2 (Door K):
Kelly Rhodes
Station 3 (Door H):
George & Linda Coleman
Station 4 (Doors I & J):
Beth Hardage & Chuck Moates
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5th Sunday Transition Team Event
First Baptist Church
Values, Mission Statement, and Vision
April 30, 10:00 am
The Transition Team is hosting a congregational event at 10:00 am next Sunday, April 30, in the fellowship hall. The event will focus on the Values, Mission Statement, and Vision of First Baptist. What values does First Baptist hold dear? How is First Baptist living out its mission statement? What is the vision of the church in light of the mission statement? These and other questions will be discussed during the event. In order to prepare for the Transition Team Event, copies of the First Baptist values, Mission Statement, and Vision Statement will be available in Sunday School and following worship this Sunday, April 23. Copies will also be available at the Transition Team event on April 30. Make plans now to be a part of this special Transition Team event. A make-up session will be held in the Chapel on Sunday morning, May 7, during the 10:00 am Sunday School hour for those who are unable to make the previous meeting.
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Salt Shakers Covered Dish
This Sunday, 6:00 pm
Fellowship Hall
The last salt Shakers meeting is this Sunday, April 23, at 6:00 pm in fellowship hall. All groups will meet together to celebrate this year of good food and fellowship. Everyone is invited to bring a covered-dish for the groups to enjoy.
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5th Sunday Library Activity
for Children
April 30
The next Fifth Sunday Library Activity is next Sunday, April 30. Following Scripture Thoughts, children are invited to meet volunteers in the narthex to be escorted to a special program in the church library. For Fifth Sunday Library Activity, children may wear play clothes, as some of the activities may include crafts, a nature walk, etc. After worship, parents are asked to pick up their children in the fellowship hall. Children from toddlers to 5th grade are invited. Extended Session will continue to be offered for nursery and toddlers on fifth Sundays. Toddler parents have the option to send their children to the toddler room or to the 5th Sunday activity. Children's Church will participate in the 5th Sunday activity in lieu of being in God's Backyard. Contact Shelby Dominick
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P/ALS Event
(Parents/Adults who Like to Socialize)
April 30, 5:30-7:30 pm
The Growing Young team has created a quarterly event called P/ALS; the name stands for Parents and Adults who Like to Socialize. These events afford fellowship among adults, with childcare being provided for parents. The next P/ALS event is Sunday, April 30, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
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New Book on FBC Windows
Now Available to Order!
See the Display in the Narthex
Order Deadline: April 30
Our own Cindy Lindahl has published a comprehensive book on the windows of our church, which is now available to order. This book is a hardcover, full-color, illustrated examination of the stained-glass windows of First Baptist Church, covering all the windows in the sanctuary and the chapel. This study explains the messages in the windows and uncovers some previously unknown information. A sample is on display in the narthex. Copies of the initial printing will be $20.00 each and may be ordered in one of two ways:
- Use the special order envelope in the narthex to pay by cash or check. Checks should be made payable to Cindy Lindahl.
- To order securely online by credit card, click or tap the button below.
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Family Night Meals
Reservation Deadline Extended
to Noon Each Monday
Robby Stevenson, Jeff Rush, Dennis Moore, and Jim Firmin are preparing Wednesday night meals through the end of May. The cost is: $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children, and no family pays more than $30.00. To be placed on the permanent reservation list or to make a week by week reservation, call the church office (229-5557) or make a reservation online by 5:00 pm the Friday before the Wednesday you plan to eat. (Reservations for April 26 are needed by noon Monday, April 24.) All meals will include an entrée, sides, a full salad bar, roll/bread, dessert, and beverage.
Menu for April 26: Chicken Pot Pie, Salad Bar, Bread, Dessert, Beverage
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Nat Chandler Sings for NGO
Tuesday, May 2
Nat Chandler of New York City will perform on Tuesday, May 2, for the NGO Fellowship. Nat, who has sung on Broadway and National Tour Productions, will entertain the group with a delightful concert of uplifting music. The meeting will begin at 11:45 am, followed by lunch. The program will begin at 12:30 pm. The meal, catered by Lee's Barbecue, will be chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, green beans, and strawberry shortcake. The cost of the meal is $10.00. Visitors are welcome. Please call the church office no later than Thursday, April 27, to make your meal reservations.
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Calling All Graduates!
The church family wants to honor any student (high school, technical school, college, or graduate school) associated with FBC who graduated in the Fall of 2022 or who will graduate in the Spring or Summer of 2023. These students will be recognized during worship on June 4. The church office needs the graduate’s name, school, graduation date, degree (if applicable), future plans, and a recent photo. This information may be submitted online by clicking the button below or brought to the church office. The information and photo are needed no later than May 28.
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Flower Vases Needed
In order for the weekly sanctuary flowers to be enjoyed for more than an hour, Jo Stevenson, Ann Scott Snead, and other volunteer arrangers use the flowers to make smaller arrangements that Helpinghands volunteers carry to church and community members. Vases are needed for this ministry. The ideal vase would be clear, five to seven inches tall, and have a wide mouth. No bud vases or large, tall vases are needed at this time. If you have vases to donate, please bring them to the church office.
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How Does the FBC Ministry Plan Work?
The First Baptist "budget," commonly referred to as the "Ministry Plan," outlines the way the contributions to the church are to be spent. The Ministry Plan is "unified" in that contributions are used as needed among the ten different areas of the ministry plan. A unified ministry plan also does not allow members to "pick and choose" parts of the ministry plan to support over other areas of the plan. Contributing to the annual Ministry Plan means contributing to every aspect of the plan. Giving to the Ministry Plan means contributors are giving equally to missions, compensation, music, children's ministry, student ministry, as well as property and grounds. Thank you for your contribution to the unified Ministry Plan!
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May 3: Last Night for Children's Choirs
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May 4: RSVP Due for Playground Night
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May 5: 5:30-8:00 pm - Playground Night
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May 7: Two Older Choirs Sing in Worship
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May 10: 6:30 pm - M&M Night (all 3 choirs and CIAs; **childcare drop off will start at 6:20 pm)
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May 17: 6:30 pm - CIA Fun Night
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May 21: "Munchin' for Missions" following worship
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May 24: 6:30 pm - Youth Present "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", **childcare drop off will start at 6:20 pm
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May 31: 6:00 pm - Splash Pad
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June 20-22: Vacation Bible School
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July 11-14: Camp Prism
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Playground Night
May 5, 5:30-8:00 pm
Our next Playground Night is Friday, May 5 from 5:30-8:00 for 1K-5th grade. Please RSVP by Thursday, May 4. Supper will be provided.
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April 29: 9:15 am - Edgewood Cemetery Fence Painting Project
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May 7: 6:00-8:00 pm - Sunday Night Live @ First Presbyterian Church (Note time change!)
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May 21: Car Wash Fundraiser & Progressive Dinner
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May 24: 6:30 pm - Youth Present "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
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May 31: 6:00 pm - Parent Information Meeting for Passport
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June 26-July 1: Passport Camp at Converse College
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Edgewood Cemetery Fence
Painting Project
Saturday, April 29, 9:15 am
The youth will gather at 9:15 am on Saturday, April 29, to (hopefully) finish painting the Edgewood Cemetery Fence. Everyone is encouraged to dress in old clothes you don't mind getting paint on. Also, bring some water to stay hydrated while we work!
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May 7, 6:00-8:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church
May's edition of SNL will look a bit different, as FBC youth will gather with other area youth at First Presbyterian Church beginning at 6:00 pm (note special time) for an end-of-school-year fellowship, a taco supper, volleyball, and lots of fun with friends.
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Calling All Graduates!
The church family wants to honor any student (high school, technical school, college, or graduate school) associated with FBC who graduated in the Fall of 2022 or who will graduate in the Spring or Summer of 2023. These students will be recognized during worship on June 4. The church office needs the graduate’s name, school, graduation date, degree (if applicable), future plans, and a recent photo. This information may be submitted online by clicking the button below or brought to the church office. The information and photo are needed no later than May 28.
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