News and Events
FUSE Youth Event
The ABC IN/KY is hosting a youth event at Calvary Baptist Church in Kokomo on Sunday, March 2nd, from 4-6 PM. The event will bring together youth groups from multiple ABC IN/KY churches to enjoy board and card games, devo- tions, and a pizza dinner. All members of the FBC youth group are invited to attend! We will meet at First Baptist Church with a departure time of 3 PM. If you have any questions or want to RSVP please contact Troy Pryor at 765-513-6837.
Indian Creek Baptist Camp-Registration Is Now Open
Check out Indian Creek Baptist Camp, an ABC-IN/KY camp in Bedford, Ind. Our church pays half of the camp session fee for your camper. More information will be announced soon!
Fellowship Guild
The Fellowship Guild will meet on March 12 at 1 pm in the Chapel.
Deepening A Heart for Jesus
Continuing into March, our Wednesday night program for adults, HomeBuilders, will be 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
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 Wednesday, March 19th. Thanks to everyone that provided groceries and came to help in January. This is an outreach mission that continues to grow. We always need additional volunteers to support this important ministry. 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 March 21. They will meet at noon at Woodlawn. Questions? contact Lynn Groenleer.
Time Change
Don’t forget to move your clocks forward 1 hour when you head to bed on Saturday, March 8th.
Wednesday Night Ministries
Our Wednesday night family ministry continue through March. Programs 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.
February Mission-America for Christ 2025
For over 50 years, generous giving to the America for Christ (AFC) Offering has enabled ABHMS to provide financial support to Ameri- can Baptist churches and affiliated organizations across the United States and Puerto Rico each year. Some examples of the positive im- pact your dollars have had on our beloved communities:
Funding direct assistance to the residents of Youngstown, Ohio, that included food boxes, meals for children, clothing banks and distribution of commodities such as diapers, school supplies, clothing, and housewares.
Funding youth education and enrichment programs as well as senior services that delivered lunches, health education and socialization opportunities, and groceries in bulk through a food pantry, among other things, to communities in and around Kansas City, Kansas.
Funding Rainbow Acres, a faith-based residential community with a wide range of programs for developmentally disabled adults from more than 15 states and representing an array of faith backgrounds including American Baptists.
These are just a few of the ways your dollars provide aid and comfort to those in need; there are many more. Please help us continue to bring healing and hope to communities, families, children, and Jesus’ disciples in 2025 by giving to the America for Christ Offering..