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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...