New to First Baptist?
Dear newcomers,
We extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to our church family! Here at FBC there are plenty of ways to get involved. We encourage you to join us for worship on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Bible Study for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m. Youth Group for grades 6-12, Children's Ministry ages 4-11, nursery available for ages birth to 3 years during both Bible study and worship time.
On the fourth Sunday of the month, children ages 4-11 stay in worship for "Parenting in the Pew", based on the book, Parenting in the Pew: Guiding Your Children into the Joy of Worship.
On the fifth Sunday of the month we have a Church-wide fellowship breakfast in place of Bible Study in our Wayland Fellowship Hall. Please join us!
We would love for you to fill out a visitor card located in the back of pew in front of you, and bring it to the Sanctuary entrance at the end of service and receive a gift which includes information about upcoming events.
Blessings,
First Baptist Staff
Mark Your Calendar and Make Plans to Attend The Count Your Blessings Service Thanksgiving Eve (Wednesday, November 27) at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary If you have never attended this service, it is an intimate gathering that centers around the serving of Communion and the opportunity for everyone who so desires to share with the congregation the things for which he or she is thankful. Speaking is voluntary, and whether you choose to speak your blessings aloud or simply to name them in your own heart, it is a wonderful way to prepare our hearts for the celebration of Thanksgiving. We will also share a Fellowship Meal of Homemade Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in the Wayland Hall at 5:30pm. There is no charge for the meal, but we will accept donations. Please make reservations by Monday, November 24 for the meal.
First Baptist Calendar
Sun., Jan. 19 Deacons Meeting 8:30 a.m., Bert’s 8th Anniversary
Mon., Jan. 20 Office Closed, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Thurs., Jan. 23 St. Paul’s Crisis Ministry “Team A” volunteers
CareNet Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group 11 a.m.
Book Club to discuss “Carolina Built” 1 p.m.
Thurs. Jan. 23-Sat., Jan. 25 Choir Festival by the Sea
Sun., Jan. 26 Fourth Sunday, “Parenting in the Pew”
Sun., Feb. 9 Celebrating Tammy Prevette with special guest Mark Hayes, “Souper Bowl” Sunday fundraiser luncheon
Fri., Feb. 14 Youth Fast Food Friday, 11:30 a.m.
Sat., Feb. 15-17 Youth Retreat Collab. w/NW Presbyterian Church
Thurs., Feb. 27 St. Paul’s Crisis Ministry “Team B” volunteers 9:30 a.m. to prepare and serve lunch
CareNet Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group 11 a.m., Book Club to discuss “One Second After” 1 p.m.
Past Events
Little Free Pantry
Our Deacons In-House Missions Team has created a sign up link so that we can keep our Little Free Pantry stocked each week. It is clear that this important ministry is being utilized by the community, and we want to be sure there is food available if someone should have a need. You may sign up using this link. Thank you, church family, for your care and compassion. There is a link at the top of this page, or click here: https://volunteersignup.org/XK7JT
Children's Ministry
Jamie Higginbotham, Children's Director
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CAMP BELIEVE IT: A 4-Week Series from the Gospels on Jesus' Early Life
SERIES OVERVIEW: People love camping, and for good reason! You can take in nature, practice special skills, or just take time to relax in a new environment. And when it comes to camping, no one loved it as much as John the Baptist. In this 4-week series, kids will hear about John the Baptist's special role in preparing the way for Jesus and his ministry. John's story will help kids to say their camp motto, "I believe God gives me purpose. I believe God can speak to me. I believe God is powerful. I believe God's words are true."
Our Memory Verse for January is John 6:69 "We have come to believe and to know that you are the only Holy One of God."
Please note that there are time changes for First Kids and Youth for both Wednesday nights and Sunday afternoons.
Wednesday activities: 6-7pm & Sunday Afternoon activities: 3-5pm
On Sunday, January 26, Children will remain in the sanctuary following the Children's Message, for "Parenting in the Pew." Want to learn more? Mrs. Jamie encourages you to explore the book Parenting in the Pew: Guiding Your Children into the Joy of Worship, by Robbie Castleman.
If you would like to serve in the Nursery, please click the "Nursery Volunteer Sign-Up" button on the FBC website. We have several spots that need to be filled in January and February.
If you are a first-time volunteer, a background check will be sent to you via secure email when you sign up. Thank you!
First Baptist Youth
Reverend Patricia Turner
Associate Pastor
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Passport Missions registration deposits due date approaching. Passport Missions will be July 14-18 at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, VA. Total cost is $250 per youth. Only 16 spaces available so a $100 deposit is due by Sunday, January 19!! FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE!!
For February, FBCNW Youth and North Wilkesboro Presbyterian youth will do a high school retreat together Feb. 15-17. Please be in prayer for this time for learning to help us in our daily lives and in the world we live in. Youth please let Patricia know if you are attending by January 19!!
Finally, as the new year begins our youth will begin a new time: 3-5 p.m. on Sundays and 6-7 p.m. on Wednesday nights. Please note these changes for the new year. Bible Study and worship will continue at the same time.
Blessings on the 2025 year,
Patricia
