Start collecting items to take to the Fair Grounds on June 4th from 10 am to 2 pm. James Recycling is collecting items that are typically difficult to recycle. How many bottle tops and Styrofoam packages have your thrown away because they couldn’t be recycled through Recology? Please see the following page for what can be…
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The Climate Action Group invites you to join in reading a local author’s reflections, one each day this week, as we move toward Earth Sunday. Randy Woodley’s Becoming Rooted is an invitation to reflect on our interconnectedness to all life and to recommit ourselves to care for all that is. Then join us for Earth Sunday worship…
The McMinnville Youth Collective is hosting a screening of the documentary, “YOUTH v GOV” and anyone is welcome to join. Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 5pmSanctuary at First Baptist Church, McMinnvilleWe will provide dinner during the film, as well as a time of discussion following. Contact Sean P. Williams (sean@fbcmac.org) if you have question or…
Good Friday, April 15 Meditative Walk – 6:30 pmSimple Service – 7:15pm Meet at 6:30 pm in the FBC Courtyard to join with friends from First Presbyterian Church and McMinnville Cooperative Ministries for a guided meditative walk around our neighborhood, pausing to remember Jesus’ journey to the cross and ending with a brief service of…
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, Don Watson, Roger Dell, Jane Apel
January’s NW Natural Gas invoice was paid early so Utilities line in 2021 was $1800 extra and Utilities line in 2022 will be $1800 less than budgeted. Administrative line is $475 over budget as the General Liability/Auto annual insurance premium was paid in full January 2022. Vanco/Realm fees weren’t recorded in December 2021 and so both…
Together. It’s the first word of our mission statement: Together, we follow the call of the Spirit and the teachings of Jesus to learn, love, serve, and seek justice and joy for all. It seems simple now, but it was the hardest word in that whole statement to come up with, the last part we…
with AMOS Health & HopeFebruary 27 – March 13 A mission trip that everyone can join! Take part in a small group that travels to the rural communities in Nicaragua. Via videos, hear stories from community leaders and reflect on their faith and their work. As is true of every mission trip, conclude with a…
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, Jane…
Mask Policy Change Wednesday, March 9, 2022 Dear Friends, As you know, the mask mandate in Oregon ends this weekend. Many have asked what we at the church will do. We know some of you are eager to be rid of the requirement, and others are a bit wary; we all have our own sets…