Author Archive: Pastor Mark
FBC Update February 2026
February 2026 Dear FBC Friend, “Only be very careful to observe the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you, to love the Lord your God, and to walk in all his ways and to keep his commandments and to cling to him and to serve him with all your heart […]
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FBC November 2025 Update
November 1, 2025 “ so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the hand of the Lord is mighty, that you may fear the Lord your God forever.” – Joshua 4:24 ESV Praises: Tom & Joan VanDette were baptized and joined the church Grief Share program started meeting Several Church members started new jobs […]
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October 2025 Update
October 2025 Dear Friends & Family of First Baptist, “ Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9 ESV Praises: Great start to new school year at Central Christian Academy 150 joined us for Back to Church […]
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Grief Share Support Group Starting in October
GriefShare Grief Support Group Starting at First Baptist Church No matter what the circumstances, grief is a painful, confusing process. A GriefShare group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. At this 13-week support group program, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since […]
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September Update
September 2025 Dear Friends and Family of First Baptist Church – Dunkirk, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” Matthew 28:19 ESV Praises: Over seventy kids attended VBS in August Blessing of Harry’s message at the Church Picnic […]
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FBC Update July 2025
July 1, 2025 Dear FBC Family & Friends, “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” Ephesians 6:10-11 ESV Praises: Good end to the Central Christian Academy school year Celebrating three […]
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Conflict in the Middle East
Wondering what to think about the conflict in the middle east involving Israel? Wondering how to pray? Read this GARBC Resolution on Support for Israel from the 2023 Annual Conference. “Antisemitism is on the rise around the world as well as in the United States. It has surfaced on America’s college campuses, in newsrooms, and […]
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Corporate Worship
Why & How do we worship together? Corporate worship is ascribing or proclaiming God’s infinite worth, majesty, character, and glory with others who you have been united with in the bond of salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. When we sing, read, preach or communicate about our great God with other believers, we […]
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FBC June Update
June 1, 2025 Dear Church Family & Friends, “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time.” Ephesians 5:15-16 ESV Praises: Four new church members! Funds raised for twelve of our kids to go to Bethany Camp this summer VBS team is coming together Sunday Attendance […]
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FBC May Update
May 1, 2025 Dear FBC Friends & Family “For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.” Ephesians 1:15-16 ESV Praises: Four new members joined our church family Over 50 […]
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