News and Events
Church Breakfast
We will have breakfast for the congregation on January 5th at 8:30 am. Pastor David, Nelda and a few others will be cooking, so bring your appetite.
Sunday School Rally
Have your coffee and donut downstairs after worship on January 5 and learn more about new and continuing Bible studies. Sing-along and a game are planned. Classes will still have time to meet afterward.
Fellowship Guild
The Fellowship Guild will meet on January 8th at 1 pm in the Chapel.
Deepening A Heart for Jesus
Beginning January 8th and running into March, our Wednesday night program for adults, HomeBuilders, will become a midweek worship service. Our study will be about taking a deeper dive into our relationships with God. This flexible and helpful series is for every person whether you are a new Christian or new to quiet times, or a veteran of abiding in relationship with God. So no matter how much experience or success you have had in prayer you will find this study beneficial. More information is available in the newsletter and available on the church website.
Youth Group Events
Taco Bar on January 12th The youth group will have a taco night at Natalie Leslie’s house at 6:00 pm. All youth group students AND parents are invited.
Annual Soup Bowl Sunday on February 2nd: Sign-ups for soup entries will be coming soon
Prayer Meeting
Prayer meetings are on Tuesday evenings at 6 pm. Bring any prayer concerns you may have or just come to pray for others.
Community Free Meal
First Baptist will be hosting the Free Meal at Grace Church on Wed., January 15th. Thanks to everyone that provided groceries and
came to help in December. This is an outreach mission that continues to grow. We always need additional volunteers to support this important ministry. Please watch for sign-up sheets for food needed for the meal on the 15th. We sincerely appreciate everyone’s help and financial support. If you would like to make a monetary donation, checks can be written to First Baptist Church with Free Meal written on the memo line.
Single Ladies Group
The Single Ladies Group will meet the 3rd Friday of the month, that will be the January 17. They will meet at noon at Woodlawn. Questions? contact Lynn Groenleer.
Mobile Food Pantry
10:30 am to 12:30 p.m. Dress for the weather! Sign up at church
Food Finders will notify us if they are cancelling due to severe cold. They begin watching the weather for our location 48 hours before the pantry. To learn more about the mobile pantry program, visit www.food-finders.org
ABW Scholarship Application
Applications for the American Baptist Women’s scholarship are available in the church office. They are due in February 2025. Applications should be mailed to the address on the back of the application.
Wednesday Night Ministries
Our Wednesday night family ministry will resume on January 8. programs will include fellowship and discipleship groups for all ages: Kids Club, Youth Club, and adult Bible study.
Choir
The FBC choir can always use new voices. It meets on Tuesday evenings. Please prayerfully consider participating in this ministry and contact Jane Ricketts at 260-602-5905.
Handbell Choir
FBC has a handbell choir. This ministry is for both men and women, high school ages included. Please prayerfully consider participating in this ministry and contact Jane Ricketts at 260-602-5905.
Youth Music Group
Students in grades 6-12 who’d like to join the youth music group should contact Brian or Rhonda Johnson.
Wednesday Bible Studies
The Men’s Bible Study will meet on Wednesdays at 10 am. In the Pastor’s office. The Women’s` Bible Study will meet on Wednesdays at 10 am in the Adult Class classroom.
January Mission-ABC IN/KY Regional Offering
The January Mission of the Month is the ABC IN/KY Regional Offering. The money collected for this mission goes directly to our American Baptist Regional Office, which in turn supports the 270 congregations in our region. This support can be found in educational offerings, pastor support and encouragement, youth initiatives such as camps and retreats, Biennial gatherings, The Baptist Observer magazine, and much more. These events and other ministries are possible with -and for- all of our IN/KY churches because of our financial support.