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…
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…
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,…
Welcome to the Fall First Baptist Church, Greetings from your Board, still meeting remotely during COVID-19. As always, congregants are welcome to “drop by,” but because of the remote systems, you will need to contact a Board member ahead of time so we can make the electronic linkage arrangements. At our September 9 meeting we…
Georgine Benner reported on Worship & Community Engagement. We discussed and agreed that Worship would continue on Facebook Live for the time being. Barbara Nelson, reporting on Membership, lead a discussion of the challenges in tracking Church attendance through the online form (the new “red book”). The Board provided feedback for the committee to aid…
This is my first opportunity to submit to you a summary of our Church Board’s meeting. Before I do that, let me first say that I am proud to be a part of this group of leaders of our Church. And I am excited to be able to share with you the details of the…
Spring is on its way. Let’s spring our new Vision and Mission statement into the life of our church. Vision: A world where God’s inclusive love embraces and empowers all. Mission: Together, we respond to the call of the Spirit and the teachings of Jesus to learn, love, serve, and seek justice and joy for…
A new year! A new beginning! A new month! Good News! At FBC we are constantly journeying on roads less traveled. We “look behind so we can see ahead.” Doing just that, I want to bring everyone up-to-date on the results of the Semi-Annual Congregational meeting held Sunday, Jan. 12. We gathered for soup, bread,…
Your Leadership Team chairs reported the following, Building and Grounds: the new security system and details about whole building internet access is in discussion Missions: a film and discussion by N. Kristof and his wife in partnership with First Presbyterian is being considered. Faith Formations: A pot-luck and film are coming in January Membership: a…