One the personal sayings I often remind myself of is this: There is never a bad time to pray.In every season, for every situation whether we are celebrating, grieving, preparing, or sending - prayer is our first and best response. And right now, church, we are in a season of sending.Over the next several weeks, we will close each Sunday service with a special time of benediction: a prayer of commi...

Dear First Family,One of the things we treasure most about our church is the sense of peace and belonging we feel when we gather. It’s important to us that every person, whether visiting for the first time or here every week, feels safe, cared for, and secure when they walk through our doors.To that end, I want to share with you a new step we’ve taken to help protect and care for our congregation....

Dear First Family,As we step into June, I’m reminded that this season brings a change of pace—not just in our homes and schools, but in the life of our church as well.Many of our regular rhythms are taking a break for the summer:Our Mid-Week gatherings will pause after this week, the children’s and student choirs have sung their last notes (for now), and our monthly Pray & Go mission work will res...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...