Financial Update: Building use income has decreased during the pandemic. We are very thankful that Lutheran Community Services have continued to rent space per their building use agreement. Tithes and offerings have been steady. We have a few folks giving a bit extra that has covered those who have not been able to give at…
a creative, progressive, welcoming, and affirming American Baptist congregation in McMinnville, OR
Church Updates (Page 16)
Even though the church isn’t the building, sometimes just sitting in the sanctuary can help us to center, reflect, and find comfort or peace. FBC is offering two dates in August for sanctuary visits. During your time, you can light a candle in prayer, receive communion at the altar table, reflect on the prompts provided,…
Financial update: Our FBC family has been so faithful support of our ongoing ministry during this time of pandemic. Of the reported net income at the end of May, $4,060 came from increased giving and the remainder, $16,532, is from reduced spending of our budget. We do have some additional expenses coming this summer for…
First Baptist Church – Re-Opening GUIDELINES: Effective. 7.1.20 While we would love for people to resume meeting, and are glad that our space is a home for many, we want to do our best to minimize risk. Here are the guidelines we’ve drafted, with the potential that all of this could change mid-month as we…
Virtual / At Home VBS of First Presbyterian Church & First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School from home, with a mix of live video, recorded videos, and activities. Rising Kindergarten through 5th Grade Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17, suggested time of 9am to 12pmVBS packets, with everything you need for the week, will…
Congregational Fellowship via ZoomSundays at 11:00 AM JOIN BY VIDEO:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84167771310?pwd=ZXFpUFpoV2ZiYUdlQ3IvRXdiRkYyQT09 JOIN BY PHONE:1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 84167771310 Password: 297765
On Sunday, June 28, the McMinnville Youth Collective invites you to join us for an online movie night! We’ll be watching Jumanji: The Next Level – join us at 6pm, we’ll start the movie at 6:15pm. Grab some popcorn, candy, and soda, or snack/meal of your choice, and invite friends to join us as we…
Book Group: How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi First Baptist Church invites the community to participate in a book group this summer, beginning in July, with both virtual and socially-distanced in-person conversation options available. Please email Pastor Erika at erika@fbcmac.org and let her know which group you prefer to be a part of: Virtual Group,…
Financial update: Great News = April giving was very generous bringing our FBC general fund back to 100% funded. These are uncertain times and we are being cautiously optimistic. Our Missions Ministry Team has offered to hold back some funding to help meet budgetary challenges. During the Church Board May meeting, we agreed to move forward…