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…
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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…
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…
“Everybody pretends that you only die once. But that’s not true. You can die to a thousand possible futures in the course of a single, stupid life.” Kate Bowler’s new book, No Cure for Being Human (And Other Truths I Need to Hear) – a follow-up to her Everything Happens for a Reason (And Other…
Friday, December 247 pm – Candlelight ServiceA traditional service of lessons, carols, & candlelight.In the Sanctuary & Streaming Live on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/firstbaptistmac/ 9 pm – Outdoor Fireside ServiceSinging & Candlelight around the Courtyard Firepit.Wear a Mask and dress warm.