Church Updates (Page 17)

VBS 2019

Join us for Vacation Bible School 2019! Our theme this summer is Abundant Life Garden Project and we will explore five thematic lessons on Water, Seeds, Soil, Animals and Harvest during the week. In learning to be thankful for the bounty that God has provided in creation, children and their families will be encouraged to share with one another, take action and share…

150th Anniversary Timeline

The 150th Anniversary Timeline, celebrating our sesquicentennial story, was posted on the wall outside the church office from April 2017 through January 2019. In March 2019 the timeline was transferred into two scrapbooks and is also now available in a digital format! READ MORE ABOUT OUR HISTORY HERE VIEW THE FULL TIMELINE HERE 

Mission Moment – Rainbow Acres

From Pastor Gregg A. Sneller, Partnership Advocate of Rainbow Aces At the age of 16, I first met a man by the name of Ralph Showers. He was deeply loved by the pastor of our church and came to speak about a dream of a ranch in Arizona for adults with developmental disabilities. Rainbow Acres…

Church Board Notes MARCH 2019

Good News, Challenges, and Spring are in the air. Part of representing you at the Church Board, all the Board members are devoted to the area of their responsibility. They gather their committee members, plan and carry out activities to create community, and to provide a variety of choice activities for your enlightenment, fun, and…

April Lenten Worship Highlights

April 7 – 5th Sunday of Lent – “Walking Toward What Is” Luke 9:1-6, Guest preacher, Rev. Margaret Marcuson Special Music from FBC Choir at 9 o’clock Rev. Marcuson is a friend of FBC Mac, an author, a consultant & and coach, and a “leader of leaders.” She pastored the First Baptist Church of Gardner,…

Drawing the Circle Wide – Ep 13

Episode 13 – Guest Danny Browne Welcome to Drawing the Circle Wide, a podcast from the First Baptist Church of McMinnville, Oregon. In each episode you’ll hear the sermon from the previous Sunday followed by a discussion between or a reflection from some voices within our faith community. Join the conversation in the comments below.…

Drawing the Circle Wide – Ep 12

Episode 12 – Guest Dave Ferry Welcome to Drawing the Circle Wide, a podcast from the First Baptist Church of McMinnville, Oregon. In each episode you’ll hear the sermon from the previous Sunday followed by a discussion between or a reflection from some voices within our faith community. Join the conversation below in the comments.…

Drawing the Circle Wide – Ep 11

Episode 11 – Guest Megan McCrossin Welcome to Drawing the Circle Wide, a podcast from the First Baptist Church of McMinnville, Oregon. In each episode you’ll hear the sermon from the previous Sunday followed by a discussion between or a reflection from some voices within our faith community. Join the conversation in the comments below.…