Jesus said, "As I have loved you, so you must love one another." (John 13.24b) Jesus calls us to love one another. That is our goal here at First Baptist! - to be a "church with a heart for Jesus."
We believe that showing Jesus' love includes: caring and connecting with others; building up believers to be stronger servants of Jesus; reaching out to our community and world with loving actions and Jesus' message. We also believe that we are called to show our "Heart for Jesus" through our worship, our Christlike lifestyle, and our growing faith.
As you join us for worship or activities we hope you will experience Jesus' love in tangible and active ways.
- Pastor Mark Spencer
- Worship Service 10:30am
- Early Service 8:00am
- Sunday School 9:30am - 10:20am
- Lakeside Service at Lake Manitou Spillway (Summertime only) 7:44am
Tuesday Evening...
Meets at the home of John & Marilyn Fry at 7:00pm
Tuesday Morning...
Meets at the Church at 9:00am
Wednesday Evenings...
Two Adult Bible Studies, current topics are Colossians and "A Woman of Hospitality."
AWANA...
For children ages 2 to Junior High, meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:00 to 7:30pm
Adults...
The M&M's Group meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month for dinner at The Manitou Banquet Room at 6:00pm
Men...
Fellowship Breakfast that meets monthly on last Saturday of the month at Alejandra's at 7:00am
Women...
Ladies Guild meets monthly on the 3rd Tuesday, meeting at various locations at 7:00pm
Senior High...
Meets every Sunday evening from 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Junior High...
Meets each Sunday morning during Sunday School, and Wednesday nights from 6:00 - 7:30pm for AWANA.
Children...
Children's Choir practice during Children's Church the last Sunday of each month, and perform the first Sunday of each month.
- We believe the Bible to be the inspired and the authoritative word of God.
- We believe in God the Son, Jesus Christ, who was born of the virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, and was crucified for the sins of mankind.
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We believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ from Death; in His ascension to the right hand of The Father, and His future personal return in power and glory.
- We believe the personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior, and Lord is essential and sufficient for salvation.
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We believe the Holy Spirit blesses every believer with spiritual gifts which are to be used for the edification and building-up of the Body of Christ (The Church).
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We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; the saved to eternal life in God's heavenly presence, and the lost to eternal damnation and endless suffering.
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We believe in the spiritual unity of all believers in Jesus Christ, as The Church, or the Body of Christ.
- January 1 - Happy New Year!
- January 5 - Morning Bible Study 9:00am
- January 6 - Lite Meal 5:30pm; AWANA 6:00 - 7:30pm
- January 7 - Executive Committee Meeting 7:00pm
- January 12 - Morning Bible Study 9:00am
- January 13 - Lite Meal 5:30pm; AWANA 6:00 - 7:30pm; Church Boards Meeting 7:30pm
- January 17 - Mark Bishop in concert at both services; Winter Tea in Fellowship Hall 4:00pm
- January 19 - Morning Bible Study 9:00am; Fellowship Guild Meeting 7:00pm
- January 20 - Lite Meal 5:30pm; AWANA 6:00 - 7:30pm
- January 21 - Mops Meeting 7:00 - 9:00pm
- January 26 - Morning Bible Study 9:00am
- January 27 - Lite Meal 5:30pm; AWANA 6:00 - 7:30pm
Mark Bishop in Concert...
One of Gospel Music's favorite singer/songwriters! Performances at 8:00am and 10:30am services at The First Baptist Church of Rochester, 1000 Main Street, Rochester, Indiana.
3rd Annual First Baptist - Whippoorwill Adult Awana Grand Prix...
To be held on Sunday, January 24 at 3:30pm at Whippoorwill Community Church. All adults are invited to participate. Kits can be purchased for $5. The kit includes all the parts required to build your racer plus rules and instructions. If you have questions or would like to purchase a car kit, contact Brian Johnson at 223-9690. COME AND JOIN IN THE RACE OR COME TO CHEER FOR YOUR FAVORITE RACER!
AWANA CLUB SCHEDULE...
- JANUARY 6 : "Inside Out Night" Wear your clothes inside-out!
- JANUARY 13 : Regular Club
- JANUARY 20 : "Blizzard Night" Dress in all your winter gear!
- JANUARY 27 : Regular Club
New AWANA Clubbers are always welcome to join. Just show up with your Bible and Tennis shoes, ready for a fun and faith-filled time!
MOPS - MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS...
Mothers of Preschoolers begins at First Baptist in January. For general information about MOPS, visit WWW.MOPS.ORG .
BOY SCOUTS...
Boy Scouts of America Troop 219 Rochester, Indiana cordially invites you to Eagle Scout Court of Honor, honoring Clayton Whistler on January 10 at 4:00pm at the First Baptist Church of Rochester.
ANNUAL REPORTS...
Annual Reports are due on January 13. Those needing to turn in a report are the chairperson of each board, committees from the 2009 officers. A financial report is needed from any group or class having an account at any financial institutions using a federal I.D. number.
MEALS DELIVERY...
If you would like to help provide meals to Pastor Mark and Jan, please call Karla Sroufe for more information at 574-382-2041 or 574-835-3841.
If you have an immediate need call the First Baptist Church of Rochester at 574-223-3613.
