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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 […]
Continue ReadingCorporate 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 […]
Continue ReadingFBC Update May 2024
May 1, 2024 Dear FBC Friend, “Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains.” James 5:7 ESV Praises: Lots of Easter guests and some new people still attending regularly […]
Continue ReadingFBC Update – Decmember 2023
December 1, 2023 Dear FBC Friend, “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11 Praises: Great fellowship & thanksgiving focus at our Pie & Praise nights We exceeded our Operation Christmas Child Goal shipping out over 220 shoeboxes to send the Gospel & […]
Continue ReadingEnrollment is now open for Central Christian Academy
Central Christian Academy partners with parents to provide a quality, biblically based education which assists in a child’s academic, social, physical and spiritual development. Schedule a tour and begin the registration process today. Registration forms and fees are necessary to hold your Child’s spot. First Baptist Church members receive a 10% discount on tuition. Other […]
Continue ReadingGrowth Groups help you connect and grow
Growth Groups can help you connect and GROW! Growth Groups are currently meeting on three different evenings at four different homes. Why don’t you to join us? The Sunday night growth groups will be going deeper into God’s Word and discussing application from the Sunday morning sermon. If you missed Pastor Mark’s messages you can listen […]
Continue ReadingRediscover 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 […]
Continue ReadingCOVID 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 […]
Continue ReadingCOVID Update May 19, 2021
Dear Church Family and Friends, Praise God that our nation and our state are starting to see positive changes in the pandemic and are lifting more of the restrictions. We will obey the state requirements and honor those in authority over us while we show grace to those who are fearful or at greater risk. […]
Continue ReadingWhose Glory?
And He (Jesus) died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who for their sake died and was raised. 2 Corinthians 5:15 Jesus came to save us from our sin problem. That problem focuses all of our thoughts and desires in filling and getting glory for ourselves […]
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