First Baptist Church

Weather Alert: Sunday services have been cancelled due to severe weather

Bible Explorers (3’s-5th) Join us Wednesday from 6:15-7:30 for our midweek children’s discipleship program. We’d love to have you with us for engaging Bible lessons, Scripture memory time, and fun games.

Youth Group (6th-12th) Join us tonight from 6:00-7:30! We’d love to have your teen with us as we build relationships, play crazy games, and study the Bible. Parents, you can drop your teens off at the front door of the ROC.

Operation Christmas Child OCC items for January are stuffed animals and games. Drop your items in one of the boxes in the Narthex!

Bible Reading Plans It’s not too late to build a habit of daily Bible intake! Pick up a simple reading plan at the Welcome Center. This plan walks through the New Testament one chapter at a time, 5 days a week, over the course of a year.

2025 Giving Statements Giving statements for 2025 have either been placed in your church mailbox or mailed to your home address. If you do not receive a statement and expect one, please call the church office.

Bible Explorers (3’s-5th) Join us Wednesday from 6:15-7:30 for our midweek children’s discipleship program. We’d love to have you with us for engaging Bible lessons, Scripture memory time, and fun games.

Youth Group (6th-12th) Join us tonight from 6:00-7:30! We’d love to have your teen with us as we build relationships, play crazy games, and study the Bible. Parents, you can drop your teens off at the front door of the ROC.

Operation Christmas Child OCC items for January are stuffed animals and games. Drop your items in one of the boxes in the Narthex!

Bible Reading Plans It’s not too late to build a habit of daily Bible intake! Pick up a simple reading plan at the Welcome Center. This plan walks through the New Testament one chapter at a time, 5 days a week, over the course of a year.

2025 Giving Statements Giving statements for 2025 have either been placed in your church mailbox or mailed to your home address. If you do not receive a statement and expect one, please call the church office.

Sanctity of Life Sunday We are thankful for the work of Pregnancy Choices in our community helping families choose life. You can learn more about their ministry or give a financial gift by visiting their website.

Church Office The church office will be closed on Monday.

Bible Explorers (3’s-5th) Bible Explorers is kicking off the second semester this Wednesday from 6:15-7:30! We are looking forward to having all the kiddos back with us.

Youth Group (6th-12th) Youth Group is back tonight, and we are meeting in a new spot! As God has continued to grow our group, we are moving over to the ROC. Parents, you can drop your teens off at the front door of the ROC at 6:00 and pick them up by 7:30.

Operation Christmas Child OCC items for January are stuffed animals and games.

1BC Kids Volunteers We are finalizing our 2026 teams to serve in our nursery, little sprouts, treehouse, and with the elementary kids. If you are willing to serve as a classroom aide or want to learn more about teaching a class, see Pastor Bobby.

Bible Reading Plans We want to give you a tool to help you spend more time in God’s Word this year. At the Welcome Center, you will find copies of a simple Bible reading plan. This plan walks through the New Testament one chapter at a time, 5 days a week, over the course of a year. In Psalm 119, the Psalmist says, “How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” Our prayer is that as you read, you too will taste the sweetness of God’s Word.

Bible Explorers (3’s-5th) Bible Explorers is taking a break! We’ll be back together on January 7.

Youth Group (6th-12th) Youth Group will be back on January 4. 

1BC Kids and 1BC Teens We are getting our 2026 teams ready to serve in our nursery, little sprouts, treehouse, and with the elementary kids. If you are interested in being a classroom aide or want to learn more about teaching a class, see Pastor Bobby.

Church Office The church office will be closed Wednesday-Friday.

Happy New Year As one year ends and a new year begins, we are encouraged that our Lord never changes. Hebrews 13:8 reminds us that, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” As we head into 2026, we are excited to see what God has in store for our church family. See you next year!

Bible Explorers (3’s-5th) Bible Explorers is taking a break! We’ll be back together on January 7.

Youth Group (6th-12th) Youth Group will be back on January 4. 

Lottie Moon Offering Envelopes for the annual SBC Lottie Moon Christmas offering for foreign missions are available at the Welcome Center.

Candlelight Service Come out tonight for our Candlelight Service. We’ll start by enjoying a hot chocolate bar at 5:30 pm, then at 6:00 pm we’ll gather in the sanctuary. We’ll listen to Scripture readings, sing Christmas carols, and Pastor Dave will share a message entitled “Why Do We Have Christmas?” This will be a time for your whole family to enjoy!

1BC Kids and 1BC Teens We are getting our 2026 teams ready to serve in our nursery, little sprouts, treehouse, and with the elementary kids. If you are interested in being a classroom aide or want to learn more about teaching a class, see Pastor Bobby.

Church Office The church office will be closed Wednesday-Friday.

Merry Christmas We pray that you have a wonderful week celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

Bible Explorers (3’s-5th) Join us Wednesday from 6:15-7:30 for our midweek children’s discipleship program. We’d love to have you with us for engaging Bible lessons, Scripture memory time, and fun games.

Youth Group (6th-12th) Our Teen Christmas Party is tonight from 6:00-8:00 pm. Wear your best ugly Christmas sweater!

Church Invites Invite a friend, neighbor, or co-worker to come hear about Jesus this holiday season. You’ll find small church invites at the Welcome Center and on the tables near both main doors.

Lottie Moon Offering Envelopes for the annual SBC Lottie Moon Christmas offering for foreign missions are available at the Welcome Center.

Candlelight Service Mark your calendars for our Candlelight Service on Sunday, December 21. We’ll start by enjoying a hot chocolate bar at 5:30. Then at 6:00, we’ll gather in the sanctuary. This will be a time for your whole family to enjoy!

1BC Kids and 1BC Teens We are getting our 2026 teams ready to serve in our nursery, little sprouts, and with the elementary kids. If you are interested in being a classroom aide or want to learn more about teaching a class, see Pastor Bobby

Bible Explorers (3’s-5th) Join us Wednesday from 6:15-7:30 for our midweek children’s discipleship program. We’d love to have you with us for engaging Bible lessons, Scripture memory time, and fun games.

Youth Group (6th-12th) Join us tonight from 6:00-7:15! We’d love to have your teen with us as we build relationships, play crazy games, and study the Bible.

Annual Members Meeting Our Annual Members Meeting is today! Following the morning service, we’ll share a meal together, then have our meeting to look back on 2025, look ahead to 2026, and vote on officers and budget. Only active members will be allowed to vote. There will be no evening service.

Christmas Devotionals There is still time to start your Advent devotional! Stop by the Welcome Center to get a PDF devotional or email the church office for a copy. Families with children, you too can pick up your copy of “The Christmas Promise Advent Calendar” at the Welcome Center.

Church Invites Invite a friend, neighbor, or co-worker to come hear about Jesus this holiday season. You’ll find small church invites at the Welcome Center and on the tables near both main doors.

Boyd Birthday Party The whole church is invited to celebrate Paul Boyd’s 90th birthday on Saturday, December 13 from 1:00-3:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall.

Candlelight Service Mark your calendars for our Candlelight Service on Sunday, December 21. We’ll start by enjoying a hot chocolate bar at 5:30. Then at 6:00, we’ll gather in the sanctuary. This will be a time for your whole family to enjoy!

1BC Kids and 1BC Teens We are getting our 2026 teams ready to serve in our nursery, little sprouts, and with the elementary kids. If you are interested in being a part of shaping the next generation of believers, see Pastor Bobby