Rustlings (August 26, 2019)
September has almost arrived. The month means many things to many people. This is the month of Labor Day. This national holiday affirms the contributions of our nation’s labor force in creating the society in which we live. We typically receive a ‘day off’ to contemplate the benefits of our vocational choices…or…to just not labor […]
Just Faith: Wade Deeper Into God’s Love
JustFaith Ministries was started to help us keep justice and mercy at the forefront of our faith. JustFaith participants are encouraged and empowered to live a faith that stretches into the streets of our community. This occurs through eight sessions—one session a week of reading, conversations, spiritual practices, and serving our community. During my first […]
Senior Adult Banquet
The Senior Adult Banquet will be Friday evening, September 6, at 6:00 p.m. This is always a great time for First Baptist senior adults to enjoy food and fellowship. The banquet kicks off a new year of programming for Roadrunners, Holy Rollers, and First Friday Lunch and More. Representatives from each of these groups will […]
The Other 316s: This Should Be Fun (and Inspiring)!
Wednesdays at First activities and MidWeek Fellowship are scheduled to resume on Wednesday evening, September 4. This gathering of the congregation for food, fellowship, children’s music education, children’s mission education, study and prayer are an annual indicator that life is back to normal. Rhythms and routines have replaced the erratic movements of Summer. I feel […]
Family Reunion: Wednesdays at First
I have missed our time together around the tables in the Fellowship Hall. From the many questions I have received about when they begin again, I don’t think I am alone in it. It is nearing time for our family reunion—Wednesdays at First activities resume on September 4. Our family will be reunited. I look […]
Rustlings (August 19, 2019)
I walked into my first meeting over a decade ago. It’s hard to believe it’s been that long. I attended three times a week—two different locations. It wasn’t until the third week that I could utter a word. Even then, the words were mixed with tears. It took a while to sift through the wad […]
The Branch—August 19, 2019
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Promotion Sunday and Parent Youth Night
Every August, the Youth Ministry prepares to welcome a new class of 6th graders to the Youth Family. Excitement radiates throughout the terrace level of the AYMC as they descend the steps as youth for the first time. The journey through middle school can be tough; in fact, it seems most people prefer not to […]
Tutudesk Delivery
On your marks, Get set We are children of Ramalema We are hungry, We are hungry for education On our visit to South Africa in July, we were warmly greeted by hundreds of children singing this song, clapping, stomping and welcoming us to their school! On behalf of you, our First Baptist family, we had […]
AYMC Pulse
In less than two weeks, we will be celebrating the AYMC’s tenth birthday. It’s going to be an incredible weekend of celebrating in which I hope you will be a part. First, on Saturday, August 24, we will have the 8th annual C. Dan Joyner Mission Backpack 5K, 1 mile walk and children’s fun run. […]