Growing up as a child, and even more so now as an adult, I’ve come to appreciate the importance of preparing your home for guests. Whenever we’re expecting company, there’s a list of tasks to be completed before they arrive, and there’s a standard of behavior to demonstrate while they’re with our family. And for […]
Read More »First Baptist has a long tradition of Good Friday services. Setting aside this day on the calendar to remember and meditate through scripture and music has become a sacred tradition for us. For many years, First Baptist has observed Tenebrae (A Service of Shadows) which features the extinguishing of candles as we move through Christ’s […]
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This Saturday, March 17, we’ll join with countries across the globe to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Beyond the requirement to wear green and kiss certain people based on their heritage, I’m surprised by how little folks know about St. Patrick’s Day, or more importantly, about Patrick himself. Sometime toward the end of the fourth century, […]
Read More »Last Sunday, we saw how seeking the lost is essential to following Jesus. I hope that you’ve been challenged and encouraged to take seriously your ongoing responsibility to tell others about Jesus. To help you apply this to your life, I’d like to offer some practical steps you can take. The first thing you should […]
Read More »We are made to know God and to be with Him. Throughout Scripture — from Genesis to Revelation — God’s favor and blessing are made evident through His presence. God is with His creation in the garden and then with His chosen people in the tabernacle and later the temple. After removing His glory and […]
Read More »This is always such an exciting time of year for our youth. They’ve just completed an amazing weekend of Disciple Now and are now making final preparations for Dessert Theatre. Seasons like this remind me of what a tremendous impact a youth ministry can make in the life of a young person (I know it […]
Read More »Judges chapters 6 through 8 records the story of Gideon and how the Lord called and used him to accomplish His will. I’m always drawn to this familiar story when faced with long odds and dwindling numbers because it reminds me how God often works in such circumstances. When the Lord called Gideon, He said […]
Read More »We have a very special time to look forward to this Sunday, February 11, as contemporary Christian artist, Amy Shreve comes “home” to lead us in worship and grow us in our faith. Amy, a singer, songwriter, and harpist (who grew up in FBCTLH!) will be joined by her husband and producer, Gary Wixtrom, backing […]
Read More »As presented by Donna Callaway, Vice-Chair of the Pastor Search Committee, on Sunday, January 28, 2018 during the PSC Update at 2:00PM in the Sanctuary. Welcome and thank you for your patience, your prayers, and your presence today. Most importantly, thank you for allowing us the privilege of serving the Lord and this church in […]
Read More »Dear First Baptist Church Family, I am writing this letter to inform you of my resignation as Minister of Community Missions at First Baptist Church of Tallahassee effective February 4, 2018. I have loved working with the youth and internationals at First Baptist. This role has changed my life over the past 9½ years. Working […]
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