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…
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,…
Financial update: Income is down $22,324. (6.4% from our 2020 budgeted amount.) The Budget Committee is working on getting the 2021 budget finalized. We are still working very closely with the Stewardship Committee to get our final numbers for Estimate of Giving cards in order to meet our proposed budget.If you have signed up for…
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…
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…