Author Archive: Pastor Mark
Rediscover Church: Why the Body of Christ is Essential
We are starting 2022 with a new sermon series called Rediscover Church, based on the 9Marks/Gospel Coalition book by Hansen and Leeman. We hope you will join us to see why being part of a local church is so essential. A Christian without a church is a Christian in trouble according to Leeman. Don’t try […]
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FBC December Update
December 1, 2021 Dear FBC Friend, Snow is once again covering the ground and it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! We celebrate the coming or advent of Jesus Christ the Messiah this month. I hope you will you join us each week for the lighting of the Advent candles, the singing of old familiar […]
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Why Attend Church Regularly?
I just read a thought-provoking article by Thom Rainer and wanted to share a few of my own thoughts with you. Please don’t take this as critical or harsh. I share it only because I want you to love coming to church and spending time with our FBC family as much as I do! This […]
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November Update 2021
Dear Church Family & Friends, Don’t forget to set your clocks back an hour next Saturday night. We will have an extra hour to sleep and be ready for church on time! November is here and our thoughts turn to thanksgiving, family, friends, and all of God’s rich blessings in our lives. I am thankful […]
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Fear and Faith
British mathematician, philosopher and famous atheist, Bertrand Russell had this to say about fear and faith. “Religion is based mainly on fear … fear of the mysterious, fear of defeat, fear of death. Fear is the basis of the whole thing.… Science can help us to get over this craven fear in which mankind has […]
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October 2021 Update
Dear FBC Friends, Crisp fall weather, bonfires, sweaters, football, amazing colors in the trees, pumpkin-spiced everything! These are a few of my favorite things. With the change of the seasons we can see God’s beautifully creative work all around us. Also with the change of seasons, please look for fresh starts and new direction. We […]
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Grow at Home or ANYWHERE with FREE Videos, Bible Studies, and Kid’s Programs
FREE for all members and attendees. Even if you are just visiting or checking out First Baptist Church for the first time, we would like to give you access to a HUGE media library from RightNow Media. Register today: Text “RightNow FBCDUN” to 41411 or click on RightNow Media to go directly to the FBC […]
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August 1 Update
Dear FBC Friend, The summer will soon wind down and back to school flyers are already appearing. Our attendance, including returning frequent guests, has been steadily growing over the past few months. Praise God! We want to continue to reach more of our community. Thanks for inviting friends, family and neighbors to join you at church […]
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COVID Restrictions Lifted in New York
Great news from the NY Health Department website on June 15, 2021. “COVID-19 restrictions are now lifted, as 70% of adults have received their first dose of the vaccine. New York State’s health guidance and industry specific guidelines are now optional across commercial and social settings.” We will no longer need to wear masks or social […]
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Book Recommendation – Summer Reading
If you are looking for a great book to start off your summer reading, here is my (Pastor Mark) recommendation: Jesus the King: Understanding the life and death of the Son of God by Tim Keller. This will nicely compliment our new The Cross & The Crown sermon series at FBC. I also recommend you […]
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