Author Archive: Pastor Mark

December 2022 Update

December 2022 Dear FBC Friend, Last week we started our Advent Sundays and a focus on the coming (Advent) of Jesus Christ, the promised Messiah, and Savior of the world. Join us each week as different families light the Advent candles and we celebrate the season with beautiful Christmas carols and more. The sermon series, Christmas Playlist, will […]

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November Update

November 1, 2022 Dear Family & Friends of FBC, Have you stopped to count your blessings lately? Yes, there are lots of things we could complain about, worry about, stress over, but so much more to give thanks to God. We are really thankful for you – the family and friends of First Baptist. If you […]

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No Livestream Today – October 16

Today is Missions Sunday and our speaker cannot be publicized online for security reasons. Please watch an earlier service on our YouTube channel – maybe one you missed.   https://www.youtube.com/c/FirstBaptistChurchDunkirkNY

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October Update

October 1, 2022 Dear Church Friends & Family, Are you ready to leap into fall with First Baptist Church? We have so many great things going on this month and many places where you can serve. I hope you will join us for one or ALL of them! Our back to church Sunday had over […]

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FBC September Update

September 1, 2022 Dear FBC Friend, As kids and college students head back to school after a beautiful summer, we hope you and your family are ready to head back to church. We have lots to be thankful for as we look forward to the fall colors and weather returning. Start praying about who you will […]

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Back to School Prayer Guide

We have kids going back to college now and in a few weeks back to elementary, middle and high schools. This Sunday, August 14 we will be focusing our thoughts and prayers on our students headed back to college. The article below from our church association has some great ideas on praying for them and […]

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August Update

August 1, 2022 Dear FBC Friend, Don’t miss our annual church in the park service and the church picnic – August 7th starting at 11am. Be sure to sign up so we can get a count for burgers and hotdogs. You may also want to bring your favorite picnic dish or sign up for the corn […]

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Glenn Akam Memorial Service

On Friday, July 8 2022, we celebrated the life and faith of long-time FBC member, Glenn Lee Akam, Sr.. Glenn’s father, Rev. Cecil Akam, was the pastor at FBC from 1951-1957 and was here for the move from the Fourth St and Washington Ave location to our present Central Ave. location, including building a new […]

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July Update

July 1, 2022 July Fourth is the day we celebrate our nation’s independence and we give thanks for our freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. Norman Rockwell’s freedom series was a great reminder of the value and cost of those freedoms during the early days of World War II. The […]

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