Author Archive: Pastor Mark
National Day of Prayer
Reminder to take time to pray for our nation today on the 75th National Day of Prayer. Resources and prayer guides available at Day-of-Prayer You can join us at 1pm at the church for corporate prayer.
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April 2026 Dear FBC Friend, “Therefore, be very strong to keep and to do all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, turning aside from it neither to the right hand nor to the left,” – Joshua 23:6 ESV Praises: Over forty guests for Good Friday and Easter services Follow up and […]
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March 2026 Dear Friends & Family of First Baptist Church “Therefore, be very strong to keep and to do all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, turning aside from it neither to the right hand nor to the left,” – Joshua 23:6 ESV Praises: Great work & unity at our Church […]
Continue ReadingFBC 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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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 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 […]
Continue ReadingGrief 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 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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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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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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