First Family, Exciting News: Partnering for a Safer Future!First Family, we have some incredible news to share with you! Did you know that we’ve been actively working with the Evangelical Council for Child Abuse Prevention (ECAP) to receive their official accreditation? This is a huge step forward in our commitment to creating a safe, nurturing, and Christ-centered environment for every child and ...  Read More

Dear First Family,We are excited to invite you to a special gathering in honor of the National Day of Prayer, this Thursday, May 1st, from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, right here in the sanctuary.This will be a self-paced opportunity for you and your entire family to engage in meaningful prayer for our nation. Throughout the sanctuary, we will have seven interactive prayer stations, each thoughtfully prepa...  Read More

First Family, have you heard the exciting news? Our beloved church bell has been restored to its full glory! Thanks to the hard work of several dedicated individuals and the generous support of many in our congregation, we are thrilled to announce that our church bell is once again ringing loud and clear, marking a new chapter in our church’s rich history.Mark Your Calendars for Palm Sunday, April...  Read More

FBCA UPCOMING RETIREMENTSThank You for Your Years of Faithful Service!Debbie CorderWelcome Program Coordinator/ReceptionistStarted Working at FBCA: January 19, 2010Retirement Date of May 1Ellen FrazierMinistry Assistant to Adult DiscipleshipStarted Working at FBCA: February 26, 2007Retirement Date of May 15Mark MilroyDirector of Audio, Visual & LightingStarted Working at FBCA: July 3, 2020Retireme...  Read More

Happy Snow Day, First Family!What a blessing it is to begin my third year here at First Baptist. God has been amazing, powerful, and faithful as we have sought to follow His leadership in His church. You are such a loving congregation, and it is truly a joy for my family to be among you.As we step into this new year together, I want to invite you to renew your prayers for our Worship Leadership Se...  Read More

Dear First Family,The Advent season is officially underway!This past Sunday, we began our journey of anticipation and celebration, and I can assure you, after reviewing the worship plans for December, there isn’t a single Sunday you’ll want to miss.Each week of Advent, we’ll reflect on the traditional themes leading us toward Christmas:Hope on December 1st (Luke 1:26-38)Peace on December 8th (Matt...  Read More

Dear First Family,Life often brings unexpected setbacks that challenge us and disrupt our plans. However, today, I want to offer a simple but powerful truth: setbacks do not always mean starting over. They are not the end of our journey but rather a part of the path God has carefully designed for us.Consider the Israelites as they fled Egypt under Moses' leadership. In Exodus 14, they faced the se...  Read More

Matthew 13:47“Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish.”One of the consistent elements of our weekly worship services is that I offer a time for public invitation. This is a moment in each service after the Word of God has been read and preached in which people can physically respond to what the Lord is stirring in their lives. Fo...  Read More

First Family,It is with great joy and anticipation that we extend a warm welcome to our new Director of Music and Worship Ministry, Chuck Newman. As many of you know, Chuck joins us with a rich background in both music and worship leadership, and we are thrilled to see how God will use his talents and experience to enrich our worship here at First Baptist.His passion for leading worship and his de...  Read More

First Family,Serving as a co-leader for a great group of third-grade kids this week at Vacation Bible School has been my joy. Most of my class members do not come from First Baptist families but are our guests, which serves as a great reminder of Vacation Bible School's outreach potential. Your prayers are invaluable to us. Please join me in praying for all of our kids and their families who are i...  Read More

First Family,You have heard these sayings before:"Time flies when you're having fun.""Life is short.""Time keeps ticking away.""They grow up so fast."When I was younger, time seemed to pass slowly, and I always looked forward to what was next. But these days, I find myself not asking, “What is next?” but, “Where has the time gone?” In so many ways, I struggle to wrap my heart and mind around the p...  Read More

First Family,This coming Sunday is our second Quarterly Business meeting. We have several items to discuss and present. We will hear from both our search teams (Student and Worship), a report from our messengers at the Southern Baptist Convention, and an update from our newly appointed team, which has been stewarding the potential acquisition of the King Street properties. We will gather in the sa...  Read More

First Family,I hope that you had the opportunity to meet Peter and Lauren Wimberly this past Sunday when they joined our church family. Peter is coming on staff as our second Director of Student Ministry. He and his wife Lauren have recently relocated from central Texas and quickly joined in last week by attending youth camp. I am confident that Peter will be a great addition to our team, and I lo...  Read More

First Family,I'm aware that the recent disfellowship of our church from the SBC has sparked a lot of questions and discussions. To shed light on this matter, I've prepared a list of the most common queries and their respective answers. I believe this will assist us in comprehending and processing this significant decision.Let's start with the question that's likely on many of your minds: why did F...  Read More

First Family,Have you ever seen the I Love Lucy episode where she gets a job at a chocolate factory?There is a famous scene in which Lucy is working on the factory line wrapping chocolates. In the beginning she is doing fairly well while seemly enjoying herself. Then the line supervisor calls for the line to speed up. Her face begins to physically change as she is overwhelmed and simply cannot get...  Read More

First Family,Excitement is in the air as we prepare for the many upcoming activities and services. We have a busy month ahead, filled with opportunities for fellowship, spiritual growth, and service to our community. From inspiring worship services to engaging small group gatherings, there's something for everyone to enjoy.Look at a few key opportunities for this week:We will host a Special Called...  Read More

First Family,As we approach Memorial Day, our hearts are filled with gratitude and solemn reflection. This day holds deep significance for our nation as we honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. It is a time when we come together as a community to remember their courage, sacrifice, and the families they left behind. In reflecting on the meanin...  Read More

Dear First Family,It's hard to believe that we're already in May and getting ready for graduation and summer celebrations. This year has been an exciting one at First Baptist Church of Alexandria, and God has been using this church to spread the Gospel in our broken world. Thank you for being a part of the First Family and joining us in living out the Gospel in our daily lives.I'd like to invite y...  Read More

First Family,Allow me to propose a question, should believers join their local church?The New Testament writers never explicitly state that "you must become a member of a local church." However, every letter in the New Testament assumes that believers are an active part of a local church gathering.Membership in a church involves being a part of a community where you feel a sense of belonging. This...  Read More

First Family,This Thursday, May 2nd, is reserved as a National Day of Prayer.In 1988, President Ronald Reagan established the first Thursday in May as the National Day of Prayer after a joint resolution of the United States Congress in 1952.On this day, Americans come together across the country to pray for God's guidance and blessings upon our nation. This year’s theme is taken from 2 Samuel 22:2...  Read More

First Family,If you have a moment today, I would like to recommend reading Psalm 24. This psalm starts with a verse that states, "The earth is the LORD’s and everything in it, the world and all who live in it." From one perspective, this verse can be humbling, but from another perspective, it can be extremely comforting. When you trust in the LORD for your provision and salvation, it is good news ...  Read More

First Family,Do you remember the public services announcement (PSA) that aired on television from the late 1960s to the 1980s? “Do you know where your children are?” is the question that was used. This question was typically used as a direct introduction for the late-evening newscast typically around 10 pm.I want to make a PSA by asking you a question today, “Do you know who your DEACON is?”At Fir...  Read More

First Family,The church has a responsibility to identify and equip individuals for the work of ministry. In Acts 13:2 it records, “While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” This process of “Setting Apart” is what we commonly refer to as ordination. This process allows us as a church to praye...  Read More

First Family,What a joy it was to celebrate Easter with all of you this past Sunday! It was a wonderful morning, filled with the movement of the Spirit. The sanctuary was filled with many first-time guests, and we are prayerfully following up with the hope that they will join us again.I wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation to all the volunteers who helped make our church a welcoming ...  Read More