"To bring people into the presence of Christ, so that they may be made into His likeness."
Worship Sundays 11:00 am
with Children's Church
Livestreamed on YouTube
Bible Study for all ages at 9:45 a.m.
Nursery available birth to age 3
First Baptist Church
of North Wilkesboro
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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.
During the Summer months, we meet one Wed. evening a month for a Vespers Service at one of several beautiful outdoor locations. Our First Kids and Youth have a break from Sunday evening meetings for the summer and resume once school is back in session.
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
Children's Ministry
Jamie Higginbotham, Children's Director
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Here at First Baptist, our Children's Ministry is "First Kids!" The children attend Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. on Sundays, and during worship, Ms. Jamie has a Children's Message, then the kids are dismissed to Children's Church. On the 4th Sunday of the month, children remain in the Sanctuary for "Parenting in the Pew", you can learn more about this program by reading the book "Parenting in the Pew: Guiding Your Children into the Joy of Worship", by Robbie Castleman. First Kids have a break from Sun. evening meetings for the summer, and will resume when school starts back in the fall.
OUR NEXT SERIES "WHAT'S NEXT?": Puzzles don't come with step-by-step instructions for solving them. That's what makes them so much fun! You have to try to figure out the next best step to take. When Jesus left Earth, his followers had to wonder the same thing— "What's next?" In this 4-week series about the Early Church, kids will see how Jesus' followers solved the puzzle of what to do next and the ways we can follow in their footsteps. As kids discover what to do next, they'll learn they can follow Jesus, pray for others, love like Jesus did, and share the good news.
Important Dates for our First Kids:
April 17: Maundy Thursday Meal (5:30) and Service (6:30)
April 18: Good Friday Service 11:30am
April 19: Easter Celebration for our First Kids 10-12
April 20: Happy Easter - No First Kids or Youth in the evening
April 27: Parenting in the Pew
May 11: Children's Sunday
NEW THIS SUMMER! A note from Pastor Bert:
After consulting with Children’s Director, Jamie Higginbotham, I have made the decision, with the blessing of the Deacon Executive Committee, NOT to host VBS at our church this summer. In the simplest terms, the investment of money, volunteer time and energy, and STAFF preparation are excessive in light of child participation in recent years (not just at our church but at EVERY church in our community that still does VBS).
Instead of VBS, Jamie is going to offer three weeks (one week per summer month) of 3-day (Mon, Wed, Fri) half-day themed camps that will include bible instruction and spiritual formation. The themes will be SPORTS, CRAFTS, and COOKING. These sessions will be geared toward teaching and nurturing our First Kids as well as the friends they invite and bring to camp with them. Have a great summer!!
Thanks, Bert
Camp dates have been set for June, July, and August!
Camps will be one week each month, M/W/F from 9am to noon.
The cost for each camp is $20, which will include a T-Shirt and all activities!
June Dates: Our first Kids Camp event will be June 23, 25, and 27th from 9am-Noon and the theme will be SPORTS! There are 20 spots available, so call the church office to sign up as soon as possible, $20 will be due upon sign up, so that we can get your T-shirt.
July Dates: July 21, 23, 25 9am-Noon, ARTS AND CRAFTS CAMP
August Dates: Aug. 11, 13, 15 9am-Noon COOKING AND GAMES CAMP
If you would like to serve in the Nursery, please click the "Nursery Volunteer Sign-Up" button below, or also located at top of the website.
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
Our Youth attend Bible Study Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m., and meet on Sunday afternoons during the school year, from 4-6 p.m. (summer break has begun, we will resume when school starts back in the fall)
We meet on Wednesday evenings from 6-7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend Wed. night Family Night, Supper is at 5:30 p.m., and our meals are catered by PaPaws. Please give Katie a call or email by Mondays at noon if you will be eating supper. 336-838-5197, or katie1fbc@gmail.com Our final Wed. before summer break is Wed., May 21st!
Youth Ministry at FBCNW has begun a new study entitled Kindred: Developing Christ-Centered Friendship. Our four topics are The Call to Be Christ-Centered, Connected in Christ, Committed to Christ, and The Importance of Community. Pray for our youth as they study together, do devotions and have conversations with their parents about this topic and grow in their walk with Christ and develop Christ-centered friendships.
Wednesday, May 14
5:30 p.m. - Supper (Make a reservation with Katie by noon on Monday)
6:00 - until - Rehearsal for Youth/Graduate Sunday in the Sanctuary. If we need to stay a little past 7 we will so please note that.
Friday, May 16
6:15 a.m. Breakfast at the 50's
Please let Patricia know if you need a ride to school.
Sunday, May 18 - Youth Sunday and Graduate Recognition in worship and luncheon
9:45 a.m. - Youth rehearse in the sanctuary
11:00 a.m. - Worship
12:15 p.m. - Graduate Lunch for seniors, parents and siblings and all youth!! Remember to let Patricia know by Sunday, May 11 if you are attending!!
Summer Plans will be finalized and announced soon!
Some definite events to mark on your calendars now!
June 11 - Vespers at Walk By Faith Camp
July 9 - Vespers - Place TBD
July 14-18 Passport Missions Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, VA
July 29 - Passport Sunday in Worship
August 6 - Vespers at the Summit
