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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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FBC October Update
October 1, 2024 Dear FBC Family & Friends, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35 NIV Praises: Over 150 attended Back to Church Sunday in September with 19 first-time guests! CCA is off to a good new year with 70 students – Room for more! […]
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What is Advent?
Advent at FBC Celebrate Advent with us this December as we prepare for and look forward to celebrating Christmas. The word “advent” comes from the Latin term “adventus” which means “arrival” or “coming,” particularly the arrival of something or someone of great significance. The season of Advent is a period of both reflection and celebration. […]
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Thanksgiving Checkup
THANKSGIVING Checkup Would the people who live nearest to you characterize you as a complaining person or a thankful person? When was the last time you sat down to literally count your blessings? When was the last time you spent time grumbling, moaning and complaining about life? When you look at your world, are you […]
Continue ReadingAre you growing?
Are you still growing spiritually or have you already “arrived”? Join our adult bible study this Sunday morning at 11:00 am after the worship service.
Continue ReadingNew Adult Bible Study: Discipleship
Are you dealing with life’s challenges in a godly way or are just doing your best? How is your own personal spiritual walk? Do you know how to help and encourage others to grow? Pastor Mark Massaro is teaching a Bible study focused on discipleship during our Sunday School hour at 11 am. The class […]
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Discover how our redeeming God desires a deeper relationship with you. Cindi Massaro is teaching a women’s Bible study of the book of Exodus during our Sunday School hour at 11 am. The class will meet in the Conference Room next to our Welcome Center on the main floor of the church.
Continue ReadingInstallation Service for Pastor Mark Massaro
On Sunday October 29, 2017, Rev. Thayne Bodenmiller (FBC former interim pastor), Rev. Jim Vogel, Executive Director of Northeast Fellowship (association of independent, Bible-believing, Christ-honoring, Baptist churches) charged the church and new senior pastor as First Baptist Church – Dunkirk, NY celebrated the installation of Rev. Mark Massaro. Deacon chair, Robert Whittemore welcomed the Massaro’s […]
Continue ReadingWhat About Stewardship?
I have a feeling that stewardship is one of those areas that we don’t pay adequate attention to. When stewardship is discussed among Christians it is usually from the perspective of raising funds for the church budget. While that is certainly an aspect of stewardship, it is so much more. In Luke 19 we read […]
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