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Enrollment 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 […]
Continue ReadingGlory to God in the Highest
Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. Let us exult and give him the glory. Revelation 19:6b-7a Just as the angels sang “Glory to God in the highest!” when they announced the birth of the new king Jesus, there will again be great singing in heaven to celebrate the marriage supper of the […]
Continue ReadingJoin us for Fall fun, worship, and fellowship this month
Dear FBC Friend, Ready for pumpkins, autumn leaves, sweaters and bonfires? I have to admit, after Christmas – fall is my favorite time of year. We already picked our own pumpkins on an Amish farm, bought fresh donuts, ate some candy corn, and decorated the house for fall. The Swanson’s are hosting our annual Bonfire Saturday October […]
Continue ReadingHappy Fourth of July
What’s happening at First Baptist Church this month? Happy Fourth of July and thank God for the freedoms we can celebrate in this great nation. Yes, we have problems to fix, and yes, we need to be united again under God and indivisible; but we have liberty and freedom for all. Let’s do our part […]
Continue ReadingPlease Pray for Unity in our Nation
“But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness, and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.” 1 John 2:11 ESV Please Pray for Unity Our nation is fighting over serious racial issues and abuse of power and needs unity. The verse above […]
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