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BEING ON MISSION AS WE WALK IN GRACE

God calls us as his church to be a community of believers who follow Jesus together in doctrine and in practice, knowing him and making him known, walking in grace together on behalf of others. Our God-given mission as God’s church is to follow Jesus together until that is the case for every single person […]

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CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICES

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICES

Christmas Eve has always been a special time at First Baptist, and this year will be no exception. In an effort to spread out the crowd that usually attends the 6 PM candlelight service and create the safest environment possible, we are going to have two identical services this Christmas Eve; one at 4 PM […]

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HANDS OF JESUS

“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” – Matthew 25:35 During our Open Air Christmas Concert, FBCTLH and the Florida Baptist Children’s Home partnering with FarmShare were blessed to give away 600 units of food to families […]

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AN OPEN AIR CHRISTMAS

2020 has been a year like no other. It is fitting then, that we should have a Christmas event like no other! Early on, it became apparent that the normal plan for our Christmas Musical – big choir, big orchestra and drama, all close together on a big stage in our big sanctuary – was […]

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ADVENT AND THE BOOK OF RUTH

This Sunday, November 29, is the first day of Advent, which we begin with our special Hanging of the Green services. Advent is a season of preparation that helps us look forward to the celebration of Christmas, and beyond Christmas to the second coming of Jesus Christ. During this season we remember how our Savior […]

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FIRST LOVE FOLLOWUP

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! As I walked around the church, I saw men and women writing prayer grams and painting and sewing pillows and organizing books and knitting. I saw people via Zoom participating from the safety of their homes. As I drove around Tallahassee engaging the various crews, I saw youth and […]

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PRAY FOR THE ELECTION

On November 3 we will once again elect a President, Vice-President, and a host of other government leaders at the national, state, and local levels.  One of our privileges as American citizens is the ability to participate in our governance like this.  As Jesus-followers, our calling as citizens is to conduct our politics in a […]

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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

It’s time to start preparing for Operation Christmas Child. Even during this COVID era, Samaritan’s Purse is committed to following the Lord’s leading and carrying on with National Collection Week November 16-23. FBCTLH will be a drop off location in Tallahassee for the second year in a row. If you would like to help during […]

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FIRST LOVE

Yes! First Love is happening in 2020! This year, we have projects already chosen in order to help us serve Tallahassee better in light of Covid-19. Our hope this year is to be able to serve other ministries in our community who have struggled due to the shutdowns. In light of best practices and safety […]

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HOW CAN WE KEEP FROM SINGING?

My life goes on in endless song Above earth´s lamentations, I hear the real, though far-off hymn That hails a new creation. Through all the tumult and the strife I hear its music ringing, It sounds an echo in my soul. How can I keep from singing? What tho’ my joys and comforts die? The […]

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