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Welcome

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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. 

​On fifth Sundays we have a Church-wide fellowship with either a breakfast or coffee and donuts, 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

May 24 2026 "SPIRIT AS LIVING WATER" John 7:37-39
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May 19, 2026 - Wilkes Central High School Spring Concert 7:30 pm
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May 19, 2026 -  Celebration of Life - Gwendolyn Baldwin Wyatt
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May 17, 2026 - "YOUTH AND GRADUATE SUNDAY"
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May 10, 2026 - "Love is Obedience" John 14:15-21
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May 3, 2026 - "BIG PROMISES"  John 14:1-14
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April 26, 2026 - "A Shepherd God"  Psalm 23
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April 19, 2026 - “Along the Road” Luke 24:13-35
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April 12, 2026 - “Jesus Keeps Coming” John 20:19-31
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April 5, 2026 - Easter Sunday John 20:1-18
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April 3, 2026 - Good Friday 11:30
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April 2, 2026 - Maundy Thursday 6:30 p.m.
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March 29, 2026 - Palm Sunday “The On-Ramp to Easter” Matthew 21:1-11
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March 22, 2026 - “The First Resurrection” John 11:1-45
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March 15, 2026 - "There's Blind & Then There's BLIND" John 9:1-41
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March 8, 2026 - “All’s WELL that Ends WELL”
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March 1, 2026 - “Don’t Make It Hard: God’s Got This” Genesis 12:1-4a
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February 22, 2026 - “The Sin Problem” Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
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February 18, 2026 - Ash Wednesday
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February 16, 2026 - “Celebration of Life, Lois Dempsey Bentley"
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February 15, 2026 - “Where We Live” Matthew 17:1-9
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How Great Thou Art - Lake and Holly Carver
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February 8, 2026 - “Pass the Salt” Matthew 5:13-20
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February 1, 2026 - “God's Foolish Way” Matthew 5:1-12
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Tammy Prevette - This Little Light of Mine, Mark Hayes
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January 25, 2026 - “FEAR FACTOR” Psalm 27
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January 18, 2026 - "Come Together" 1 Corinthians 1:1-17
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January 11, 2026 - “Loyalty to Our Convictions or Christ's Commands?” Matthew 3:13-17; Ruth 1:15-18
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January 4, 2026 - “Guided By God” Matthew 2:1-12
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December 28, 2025 - "Lessons and Carols"
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December 24, 2025 - Christmmas eve Candlelight Service 4 p.m.
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December 21, 2025 - Cellebrating the Life of Jamie Martin 2 p.m.
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December 21, 2025 - “Shepherd” Luke 2:8-20
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December 14, 2025 - This is Christmas Cantata Saturday 11:00 am
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December 13, 2025 - This is Christmas Cantata Saturday 7:30 pm
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December 11, 2025 - Wilkes Central Choral Winter Concert 7:30 p.m.
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Honoring our Heritage, Fulfilling Our Future
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Children's Ministry

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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 meet on Sunday evenings from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Pick up and Drop off is at the Portico entrance. 

Jamie Higginbotham, Children's Director

This Month's Series:  In The Beginning  Take a moment to pause and get a closer look at the amazing world around us—trees, oceans, animals, and even you! What’s even more amazing is that it was all created by God, for God. From the beginning of time, God created everything with care and purpose, showing incredible love for all of creation—especially us. The best thing we can do is give that love back by taking care of the world God has given us. In this 4-week series, kids will learn that God made the world and everything in it, we are made in God’s image, God made a plan to save us, and God helps us make good choices! BIG IDEAS & BIBLE STORIES 1. God made the world and everything in it. (God Creates the World: Genesis 1:1–25, 2:1–3; Psalm 33:4–9) 2. We are made in God’s image. (God Creates Humans: Genesis 1:26–31, 2:4–7; Matthew 9:35–10:8) 3. God made a plan to save us. (Adam and Eve: Genesis 2:15–17, 3:1–15; Romans 6:1–11) 4. God helps us make good choices. (Cain and Abel: Genesis 4:2–16; Romans 6:12–13, 20–23)

First Kids Players is now….
FIRST KIDS STAGE COMPANY!

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They are not just performers, they are playwrights, skit writers, set designers, actors, directors, narrators, and so much more. Our First Kids and Youth are working toward performing an original play for our congregation in August. Youth and adults are invited to join us. (Adults must have a background check)

 

Our meeting times this summer are listed below:

 

June 10 and 24 6:30-8pm

July 13-24 (Camp) M,W,F  9-12pm Lunch will be provided

August 4, 6, 11, 13,  6-8pm

August 16- PERFORMANCE during worship!

​NURSERY VOLUNTEERS​ ARE NEEDED

Nursery Volunteers Needed!  If you are willing and able, please sign-up for one or two spots every 3 months. This would ensure that our nursery is covered, you get to play with some adorable little humans, and enjoy the company of our Ms. Racheal! Just click the "Nursery Volunteer Sign-Up" button below.  Thank you!

First Baptist Youth

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Reverend Patricia Turner
Associate Pastor

Summer is upon us. Fast Food Fridays will resume June 19 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.  Other events will be planned as well.  Youth and parents please watch band and emails for details for a great summer together as a youth family.  

 

Passport Missions is June 7-11 at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk. We will commission the team on Sunday, June 7. Attending camp this year are Charlea Abrams, Lucas Lambert, Eli Sharp, Maddie Caudill, Ainsley Young, Camden Higginbotham, Blake Huffman, Reid Huskey, James Carlson, Grayce Mitchell, Henry Welborn, Noah Horton, Julian Parsons, Lake Carver, and Kellan Barton. Chaperones will be Rod & Tammy Watts, Evan Zelensky and Patricia Turner. Our own Gywnnie Young will be a staffer that week as well as the full summer of Passport Missions.

Passport Sunday in Worship will be June 21. Youth will share their experiences in a Passport-themed worship service. Please make plans to join us!!

 

Looking forward to a great summer. Thank you for being a loving, supportive church family.

 

With gratitude and summer blessings,

Patricia

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North Wilkesboro, NC 28659

336.838.5197

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