We’re offering a new class for all youth in 2021 called Dialogues on Sexuality (a curriculum by Spark House) in which we will discuss a wide range of topics, including:-The Church and the Pervasive Problem of Patriarchy-How Women Can Overcome Shame and Reclaim Ourselves-Language, Identity, and the Power of Words-What Does It Mean to Be…
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What do you want to burn from 2020? Write it down and bring it to the FBC Courtyard, Thursday, Dec. 31, between 4 and 7 pm. Wear a mask, drop your card into the fire, say a prayer, and watch it burn. Here’s to a better NEW YEAR in 2021
Virtual Christmas Pageant Thursday, December 24 – 6:30 pm on Facebook Live FBC families present Do Not Be Afraid from Illustrated Ministry, a compilation of videos retelling the Christmas story. Virtual Lessons & Carols Service Thursday, December 24 – 7 pm on Facebook Live Experience the story, the music, the beauty of Christmas Eve from…
Hello FBC, my anchor in this pandemic storm. Yes, we just endured another month of not being able to meet in person, and the COVID-related restrictions are tightening even as I type this. BUT, there is some light at the end of the tunnel—advances in vaccine development project the beginning of the end is actually…
Financial Update: If you have signed up for Realm (Church Software Database) you may view a secure page that lists all your financial contributions to First Baptist Church. If you have questions, please contact Martha VanCleave (mvcleave@linfield.edu), Don Watson (donjw@comcast.net) or Barbara Burr (barbaracoleburr@gmail.com). FBC Finance Committee, Barbara Burr, Judee Kunze, Martha VanCleave, Don Watson,…
The promises of Advent are hope, peace, joy, and love. How are those promises coming true in your life these days? And how are their shadow sides – doubt, anxiety, sorrow, and fear – also making themselves known? How do you navigate the space in between those shadow sides and the promises? Each Wednesday from…
Financial Update: If you have signed up for Realm (Church Software Database) you may view a secure page that lists all your financial contributions to First Baptist Church. If you have questions, please contact Martha VanCleave (mvcleave@linfield.edu), Don Watson (donjw@comcast.net) or Barbara Burr (barbaracoleburr@gmail.com). FBC Finance Committee, Barbara Burr, Judee Kunze, Martha VanCleave, Don Watson,…
Hello FBC community. I miss you all. I am going to get to the part where I tell you what the Board has been up to, but first, I am going to take advantage of my position to communicate more personally to the community that I miss. How is everybody doing? These are interesting times,…
In November of 2016, as FBC was approaching its 150th Anniversary year, Charlie Walker inspired a group of church members to help lead a capital campaign to address major deferred maintenance issues. It was a time to celebrate the past and put the church building in a better physical condition to continue our mission of…
by Debbie Harmon Ferry Lord, you know this is a time of great anxiety for many in this community and in this country. It feels like there is much at stake this week and people are worried. Your Word says to be anxious for nothing, but in everything to come to You; I ask that…