Dec 14, 2020 | Christmas at First 2020, Church Life, Church News
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. December 20 might be the most wonderful evening of the year! COVID-19 has kept us from safely gathering, but it will not keep us from experiencing the meaningful traditions that are a part of the holidays at First Baptist...
Dec 14, 2020 | Christmas at First 2020, Church News
Members of our congregation provided the beautiful poinsettias displayed in our Sanctuary. A poinsettia is given in memory of Hattie Louise Miller Reeves by her daughter, Avis Dale Reeves Sutton. Virginia Zaccheo gives a poinsettia in memory of her husband, Joseph...
Nov 30, 2020 | Christmas at First 2020, Church Life, Newsletter Archive
I’ve always considered Matthew 25 an Advent chapter. Matthew edits three parables together in this chapter. They all address a time of waiting…living ‘in the meantime.’ While there are multiple angles of interpretation regarding these parables, we’ll let them be...
Nov 23, 2020 | Christmas at First 2020, Church Life
Click here for the new in-house 2020 book of Advent meditations. If you would like a paper copy, let me know via email or by calling 233-2527 ext. 128, and we can arrange a pick-up time for you. —Kimberly
Nov 23, 2020 | Christmas at First 2020, Church News, Spiritual Formation
Have you ever wondered what Seminary is like for the budding ministers we bless and send off every once in a while? Is it theological boot camp—“Drop and give me ten…commandments!”—or more like a series of semester-sized spiritual retreats? What classes do they...
Nov 2, 2020 | Christmas at First 2020, Church News
First Sunday of Advent, November 29 9:30-10:15am Joint Sunday School Series (Zoom) 10:30am Hanging of the Green (Virtual) Join us for this virtual celebration of the adorning of our Sanctuary for this holy season. Wednesday, December 2 4:30-6:00pm Family Christmas...
