ABIDING SCRIPTURE
We believe the church body should be in scripture on a regular basis. Each month, a passage of scripture is selected for the whole church to read together. That scripture is normally preached on during the month. The Leadership Team and church family share their experience of Abiding in Christ, focused on the monthly scripture passages.
The Abiding scriptures for June 2025: ???
New Revised Standard Version
Hannah prayed and said,
‘My heart exults in the Lord;
my strength is exalted in my God.
My mouth derides my enemies,
because I rejoice in my victory.
‘There is no Holy One like the Lord,
no one besides you;
there is no Rock like our God.
Talk no more so very proudly,
let not arrogance come from your mouth;
for the Lord is a God of knowledge,
and by him actions are weighed.
The bows of the mighty are broken,
but the feeble gird on strength.
Those who were full have hired themselves out for bread,
but those who were hungry are fat with spoil.
The barren has borne seven,
but she who has many children is forlorn.
The Lord kills and brings to life;
he brings down to Sheol and raises up.
The Lord makes poor and makes rich;
he brings low, he also exalts.
He raises up the poor from the dust;
he lifts the needy from the ash heap,
to make them sit with princes
and inherit a seat of honour.
For the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s,
and on them he has set the world.
‘He will guard the feet of his faithful ones,
but the wicked shall be cut off in darkness;
for not by might does one prevail.
The Lord! His adversaries shall be shattered;
the Most High will thunder in heaven.
The Lord will judge the ends of the earth;
he will give strength to his king,
and exalt the power of his anointed.’
BIBLE STUDY
Bible studies are led by the pastor and by individuals within our church. Various studies come in many shapes and sizes.
If you are interested in starting or joining a Bible Study, please contact us.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
2025
In-Person Sunday School Activities for all ages @ 11:15am.
LIFE GROUPS
First Baptist has a small groups ministry that we refer to as Life Groups. A Life Group is a group of up to twelve people who meet monthly to experience the love of God and grow in relationship with each other. Life Groups also reach out in mission to the world while seeking and welcoming members so new Life Groups may be formed.
Life Groups have four basic components:
- A time of “centering”, or “focusing”, or “worship”, usually with a devotional thought or a song. We all lead busy lives, and need a chance to “calm down” enough to enter the presence of God.
- A time of “learning”, or “discipleship”, with a discussion around our Abiding scripture. This helps us stay connected to what God is trying to say to us.
- A time of “sharing”, and “prayer”, where in an attitude of “love and caring”, we share our burdens and joys, and pray for one another. This develops over time into a wonderful place to share confidentially, trusting the group to build each other up.
- A time of considering “mission”, or “service”. It could be something as simple as all signing a card to someone who’s been sick, or going together as a group to the hospital or to a nursing home to visit someone, or deciding to help out with a mission project.
Life Groups have the added bonus of a time of “food, fellowship, and fun”, where a dessert/snack is shared, or even a simple meal, and folks can visit and enjoy being together.
Each Life Group has designated leaders, and yet, leadership can also be shared, i.e. someone may volunteer to bring a dessert, or lead the “centering” time, etc.
Life Groups lift up the truth that Jesus Christ is in the midst of each group, and offers us the strength and healing we all need. Christ is the one who provides the power and vision necessary to live the Christian life. When Life Groups come together, the focus is on experiencing Jesus in every part of our meeting.
Want to learn more? Contact Pastor Lara.
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Take-Note
Take Note! Music Program is for all K-12th graders.
Mondays: After School - 5:30pm
Activities include organized free play and conversation, snack, devotional, singing, acting, and playing hand bells or tone chimes. Each year, a Christmas musical is presented and, in spring, a musical is presented.
These musicals include costumes, acting, choreography, and, of course, singing! The Take Note Choir also sings and rings during Sunday morning worship service in fall and in spring.
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Music
Praise & Worship Team
This group is open to youth and adults on a rotating basis. Accompanied by keyboard, drums and guitars, the group leads singing during Sunday morning worship services year- round.
FBC Vocal Choir
This group is open to adults and high school youth who enjoy a wide variety of choral music. The choir sings during
Sunday morning worship service about once per month.
Practices are usually held on Wednesday at 6:30pm, during the school year.
FBC Handbell Ensemble
This group is for all adult and high school youth. We ring during the Sunday morning worship services about once a month. Practices are usually held on Sundays at 6:00pm, during the school year.
Youth Choir & Bells
This group is open to 6th - 12th graders. They meet during
the school year on Monday afternoons, as part of the Take
Note! Choir and sings with them. Students also have the opportunity to play handbells with the FBC Handbell Ensemble,
playing during some Sunday morning worship
services.