Happy Father’s day! I hope you have a wonderful Father’s Day, even if you don’t have a father in your home. Is there anything in your life more important than your family relationships?   Will anything matter more in this world than how you get along with the members of your family? What can you do to make your family better?   …

I want to tell you about VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL  This past week our Vacation Bible School was a whirlwind of energy, excitement, fun, and great spiritual devotion. In short, we had a good time as we sought to be pleasing to God. Here are some of the things you need to know about our Vacation Bible School. First, we had …

I have very much enjoyed preaching the Why? sermon series.  I actually don’t ask why of many other people, but I certainly ask why of myself and of our church. I have enjoyed explaining the “Whys” of what we do.  This weekend I am preaching about “Why We Seek to Progress as Believers.” As you anticipate the sermon and then …

VBS, Your Children, and their Safety Vacation Bible School is quickly approaching on June 7th, 8th, & 9th, and hope you will make sure your children join with us. Your children need to be involved in VBS. Each year almost half of our baptisms come either directly or indirectly from children who attend Vacation Bible School. Their attendance gives them …

During the months of May and June we have several important events coming up that you need to know about: Sunday May 22, at 2:00PM – VBS Volunteer Training in the Worship Center. All volunteers are asked to attend. Wednesday May 25, at 6:45 PM – Congregational Meeting in Central Hall. This meeting is an informational meeting where we want …

TWO HELPFUL EVENTS TO HELP YOU GET TO KNOW FBC During the month of May we have two important events which will help you get to know First Baptist Church better. Sunday May 15, 5:00-7:00 PM – is our Discovery Class. This will be our last one until after school begins in August. Our Discovery Class is set up for …

Happy Mother’s Day! I want to welcome all of you to worship today. It is a special day when we get to honor our mothers and special women in our life, and when we welcome families to join with us. If you are a guest today we want to thank you for coming and encourage you to come back in …

WHY? Today ends our ANCHORED series and begins a new eight week sermon series entitled WHY? Many of you know that I like to answer the “Why” questions. Strangely, I don’t ask many “Why” questions of others, but I love answering why I believe, feel, and practice as I do. I also love talking about how we live in relationship …

Why I Am Encouraged I am greatly encouraged, and I want you to know why. Here are some things I am encouraged about as should you, but they are not the reason for my writing this today. I am encouraged by – –      Our attendance. Since the first of March both our worship and Connect Groups attendance has exceeded the …

Welcome to Easter worship! I want to welcome you to First Baptist Church! As I often say, “Thank you for attending.  We are glad you are here.” We recognize what a special day this is.  While many of our regular attenders are visiting family out of town, many of you are guests worshiping with us on this special day.  We …