Faith, Food, Friday launches its fifth season with “Food, Food, Food” on September 18. This “lunch and learn” dialogue features the “God Squad,” a panel of religious leaders in our community: Rev. Betsy Ouellette-Zierden of Good Samaritan United Methodist Church, Rabbi Jack Romberg of Temple Israel, Pastor Darrick McGhee of Bible Based Church, Father Tim […]
Read More »The Gospel of Mark tells the story of a father whose son was demon-possessed. While the inner circle of disciples was watching Jesus’ transfiguration, the other disciples were in the valley dealing with a routine request for a healing. The father had tried to take the child to Jesus’ disciples. Jesus trained them to handle […]
Read More »The foundation of our faith is Jesus Christ. Like a house building our lives on the solid rock, our lives need a good frame, solid construction, and the furnishings of a Christian. The architecture of such a life is framed by the beliefs of a Christ follower. These doctrines give us the footholds and supports […]
Read More »What would it be like if Jesus lived your life right now? The late Dallas Willard once asked that question in a conference I attended many years ago. Instead of thinking about what Jesus would do, he asked us to imagine how he would transform the lives we have right now. If he lived in your […]
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This week, I’m pleased to share this space with our Builder’s for Christ and Haiti Mission Teams. Throughout the month of July, we’ve been on mission for Jesus nationally and internationally. These groups will be sharing a full report on Wednesday evening, August 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Here are the highlights of […]
Read More »August is a month of promotion, vision-casting, and hospitality at First Baptist. Please take note of these fantastic opportunities to get involved and to grow in your faith. August 9- Commissioning SMBS leadership in worship for the new SMBS year August 16- Promotion Sunday. Pick up a free “FBC” t-shirt to wear on T-shirt Tuesdays […]
Read More »For 166 years, our church has been a lighthouse on the hill for our community and the world. This Sunday, I want to share a vision to reach people for Jesus over the next 5 years. Our Strategic Planning Committee has been working hard to compile the suggestions from our church, assess our current opportunities, […]
Read More »Thank you for faithfully giving in 2015 to the budgeted ministries of First Baptist. We have so much to be grateful for, and we have work to do to meet our budget goal. Before I share the need, I want you to know how your giving has already impacted the lives of our students this […]
Read More »Twenty years ago, Marty Smith came out of “retirement” to serve as our Minister to Internationals. As you know, Marty and Janice are unstoppable forces of God’s love and grace. Their work to share the gospel with our community is unsurpassed. They brought all the energy and wisdom from a successful ministerial career pastoring churches […]
Read More »Thank you so much for your kind words and support over the last couple of weeks. I’m so grateful to be a part of First Baptist, and our staff and families have felt your prayers. We’re having a great summer of ministry and mission. Your attendance has been outstanding in worship and Bible study. Our […]
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