Sunday, March 23, 2023

11 a.m.

“Being Set on the Spirit”  ~ Dr. Kris Aaron

Come worship in-person or you will be able to watch services on the church website, the church Facebook page, and the church YouTube channel. A livestream of the worship service will begin at 11 a.m. on our YouTube site, here, or by the link provided on our Facebook page, or on FBC Website page.

Holy Week Schedule

Sunday, April 2, 2023

Palm Sunday

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Wednesday Night Activities Cancelled

Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Maundy Thursday Drop-in Communion

Friday, April 7, 2023 - 6 p.m.

Good Friday Service

Saturday, April 8, 2023 - 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Easter Egg Hunt

(The children's department is accepting individually wrapped candy for the egg hunt. You may drop donations off to the church office.

If you are interested in volunteering for the event please see Ben or Emma.)

Sunday, April 9, 2022

Sunrise Service - East Hill Cemetery - 7:30 a.m.

Continental Breakfast following the Sunrise Service (Rosser Hall)

Flowering of the Cross

(Bring some flowers with you to adorn the cross.)

Easter Sunday Worship - 11 a.m.

Monday, April 10, 2023

Church office closed

Easter Hydrangeas...

If you would like to place an Easter flower in the sanctuary during the Easter season, the deadline is Monday, April 3, 2023. To order one or more plants, complete the form on the tear out section of the order of service on Sunday morning and place in the offering plate or email terri@fbcbristol.org. Cost: $15 per hydrangea.

Sharing Christ Worship Center...

The Mission Team has voted for First Baptist Bristol to partner with Sharing Christ Worship Center, located at the corner of State Street and Sixth Street, in order to provide Saturday evening meals on a quarterly basis in 2023. Meals will be served to approximately 100 homeless and low-income members of our community. Eight (8) volunteers (adults or mature teens) are needed to serve on Saturday, March 25, from 4:15-7:00 pm. If you would like to volunteer or desire additional information, please contact David Haga (423.967.9155).

Wednesday Night Menus...

Menus:

March 29 - Sweet & sour pork chops, Roasted vegetables, Smashed new potatoes,

& rolls

Reservations are needed in the church office no later than noon on Tuesdays. Adults-$7, Children 11 and under-$3, and Family-$20 max 

King Institute for Faith and Culture...

Monday, March 27, 2023 at 7 p.m.

First Baptist Church will host Composer, Lucas Richman. He will speak about his concerto, “Paths to Dignity”

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

Lucas Richman's Violin Concerto "Paths to Dignity" is the center of Symphony of the Mountains' extensive community program serving people who are homeless.

Free Concert, Box Dinner, and Panel Discussion

(The concert is sponsored by the Symphony of the Mountains, Food City, and the Bristol Area Ministerial Alliance.)

Youth Mission Trip... June 10 - 17, 2023

Sea Island Habitat for Humanity, Charleston, South Carolina

We are working with Sea Island Habitat for Humanity building a home for a family in need!!! It’s a wonderful trip working to provide a home for a family. We will go to the beach and do some fun stuff too!

Total cost for a student to go is $150 or 15 hours of volunteer work at local missions and fundraising projects.

Participants will need to train by volunteering at our local habitat for humanity. Days and dates are to be determined and announced later.

Calling Mission Minded Friends....

We also have an opportunity for adults to take a mission trip on or about the same dates to work with Sea Island Habitat for Humanity! Cost will be extremely low. Details are flexible. I just need to know any folks interested in going! If you have any questions or interest I need to get with you and discuss the possibilities! Please Contact Ben O. as soon as possible. Mobile 423 217-8934

Youth Unidiversity Camp... July 10 - 14, 2023

"Where is God?" - Camp Theme, Maryville College, Maryville, Tennessee

Early Bird Registration: February 24, 2023 - March 14, 2023

Cost: $180

Registration dates: March 15, 2023 - May 10, 2023

Cost: $220

To Register: $50 deposit will reserve a spot and completed paperwork turned into Ben Ondrak.

Youth are encouraged to work volunteer hours to offset the cost of camp.

If you know of a church member who has been admitted to the hospital, please call the church office (preferably a family member) to let us know.  Don’t assume that we’ve already heard about it.  Because if you don’t call, there’s a good chance we haven’t.  We want to ensure that our hospitalized church members or at home members receive regular visits while they are ill, and your calls are the only way we can make that happen.  Please help us in the office as we all try to better look out and care for one another.

Church News...

The church office is happy to publish, advertise, and promote events happening at FBB. Niki and Terri are not always informed about happenings. So, please help us out. First Word is published every month. If you need information published send it to Niki by the 2nd week of the month prior to publication. Bulletins and Weekly E-News are published weekly. Information for these publications are needed into the church office by Tuesday at noon. Niki's email is niki@fbcbristol.org and Terri's is terri@fbcbristol.org. We appreciate your help in getting the news out!

Weekly Statistics 3/12/2023

Weekly Budget Needs - $ 9,340

Giving This Week - $10,601

Giving This Week Last Year - $11,419

Budget Needs to Date - $112,080

Giving to Date - $96,054

Giving to Date Last Year - $114,608

Giving To Date vs. Budget Needs to Date - ($16,026)

Weekly Calendar

Sunday, March 26, 2023

Sunday School - 10 a.m.

Worship - 11 a.m.

Monday, March 27, 2023

King Institute - 7 p.m.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

"Paths to Dignity" Concert - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Prayer Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

Dinner - 5:45 - 6:15 p.m.

Children - 6:15 - 7 p.m.

Youth - 6:15 - 7:30 p.m.

Book Studies - 6:15 - 7 p.m.

Choir Practice - 7 p.m.