Dear Friends, I’ve drafted this letter many times in my head – and now, finally, I actually get to put the words on paper and send them to you… After 68 weeks (and 72 services!) of virtual worship, the staff and the church board invite you to return to the sanctuary, in person, for our…
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May’s contributions were strong – largest month thus far. Building use income has been up because of two groups renting space – Juliette’s House and B2 Community Care. Both groups have concluded their short term rentals. Expenditures were also up last month yet still under budget. Most of the increase was because of $3,518 for building maintenance…
Join us for Vacation Bible School 2021! Compassion Camp: Changing the World with LovingkindnessAs we look around the world, our deep need for compassion becomes more evident with each passing day, perhaps now more than ever. At VBS this summer we will explore different ways and places in our lives where we can cultivate compassion.…
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, Roger Dell,…
Ten families have given 100% of their annual goal so the net income figure as a result appears to be larger than would be in a normal cycle. 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.…
Treasurer’s Report: Beginning of the year through February 28, 2021 Right on track for income and 4% under for expenses. 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),…
Total income for the month of January 2021 YTD is under by $4,997. 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)…
Everyone is invited to gather to mark the beginning of the Lenten season. Together we’ll pray; listen to an original song by Rob Porter and a children’s story, both about ashes; hear scripture; trace a labyrinth; set intentions; and mark ourselves with ash and glitter. A liturgy and ash are in your Lenten bag. The service is…
Hello, FBC congregation! In this space I’ll recap the semi-annual congregational meeting we held on January 24 to approve the budget for 2021. Thanks to all of you who could be present at that time. The meeting was an excellent opportunity to look forward to what is coming and what we, as a Church, will…
Merry Christmas. That may be an oddly timed greeting if you don’t read the recount of the December Board Meeting until January, but if so, just take it as an echo of the glorious season and a hope you had a merry one! So let me turn my thoughts away from the fast approaching birthday…