The Branch—September 9, 2019
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2019-20 Basketball Signups for K-5 through High School Ages
The 2019-20 church basketball season at FBG is still a little ways off, but registration will go through the end of September. This signup portion (no payments yet) is the FIRST of two REQUIRED steps. The payment and waiver forms will be available closer to the beginning of practice. For now, you MUST complete this […]
Deacon Nominating Committee Announcement
The Deacon Nominating Committee invites all church members to submit names of servant leaders for consideration to serve on the Diaconate. The Deacon Nominating Committee has agreed to consider all nominees based on the Scripture references found in the Rules of Church Order: John 13:1-15 and Romans 12:1-18. The committee has agreed on the following […]
Committee on Committees
The Committee on Committees is currently considering nominees for Standing Committees for the upcoming church year. These positions are for three-year terms beginning January 1, 2020. Some committees meet only a few times per year, while others meet monthly. Those eligible to serve on Standing Committees are church members who do not already hold membership […]
Rustlings (September 9, 2019)
In the words of the iconic Toyota advertisement, “You asked for it; you got it!” Our MidWeek Fellowship and other Wednesdays at First programming are well underway. I solicited your help in choosing 3:16s from the Bible (Chapter 3, verse 16 of the biblical books…but NOT John 3:16) to serve as the focus of our […]
The Branch—September 3, 2019
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Listening with Open Ears: Diverse Voices in Biblical Interpretation
Friday Morning Bible Study 2019-2020 Michelle McClendon, Facilitator “Voices on the margins” add to the rich tones and nuances that creative thinkers and writers are bringing to the art and craft of biblical interpretation. We have much to learn from them. The class will begin by reading and discussing An Unsettling God by Walter Brueggemann […]
SAFE: Sexual Awareness and Family Empowerment
A SAFE (Sexual Awareness and Family Empowerment) Seminar led by LeAnn Gardner, LISW-CP Counseling and Training, will be held Friday, September 13, 5:00-9:00pm and conclude on Saturday, September 14, 9:00am-2:00pm. Dinner is included on Friday evening, and a light breakfast and lunch are included on Saturday. The cost per couple for the weekend event is […]
Two New JustFaith Groups Announced for the Fall
I am excited to announce that First Baptist will host TWO JustFaith groups this fall, and I hope you will consider whether one or both of these 8-week studies is right for you. There are a limited number of spots available! “Exploring Migration: A Faith Journey” Sundays, 3:00-5:30pm September 15 to November 3 Facilitated by […]
Grief Support Group 2019
Are you experiencing the grief of living without a loved one? Are you interested in meeting with others from your church and community who have also experienced loss? Beginning Wednesday, October 9, and lasting through Wednesday, November 13, I will be leading a grief support group at our church. We will meet each Wednesday from […]