The Branch—May 18, 2026
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Engaged Aging May 2026 Newsletter
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Thank You for an Engaging Worship Service
We celebrated Engaged Aging (“EA”) Sunday in worship on April 19. Engaged Aging is a term we use to talk about our ministry to and with our median and senior adults. Our Engaged Aging ministry strives to offer vibrant opportunities to build community and deepen faith throughout these years. Together, we’re exploring new ways to […]
Two by Two: Becoming a Prayer Partner for Our Costa Rica Mission Team
As our high school and college students prepare for their Mission Immersion to Costa Rica this June, we are reminded that meaningful mission work is never done alone. While a team may be the ones who travel, serve, and build relationships on the ground, they are supported by an entire community that walks alongside them […]
The Branch—April 27, 2026
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Finding Your Accompanist: Our Stephen Ministry
When our musicians offer us their beautiful music in worship, our attention may be on the soloist, instrumentalist or choir. But what makes those moments possible is another relationship: while musicians are facing us, they are listening to their accompanist, and the accompanist is listening intently to them, taking direction, sensing cues, anticipating but not […]
March 30, 2026
Holy Week, the most sacred week of the Christian year, has begun. From Palm Sunday through Easter, we journey with Jesus through the final, powerful days of his earthly life: his arrival in Jerusalem, the Last Supper, his arrest, and ultimately the cross and resurrection. For nearly two thousand years, the Church has set aside […]
March 16, 2026
First Baptist, I want to celebrate some wonderful news: we ended 2025 with a revenue surplus of $245,837 over expenses! Our congregation’s giving was very strong, and we met our contribution goal. This speaks to the deep level of commitment we have to our shared life at First Baptist. Included in the above amount is […]
March 9, 2026
Like many of you, I have followed the disturbing reports surrounding the Epstein case. Behind each headline are women who were exploited and abused. Many have shown extraordinary courage in coming forward and seeking justice. Because powerful people across the political spectrum are named, full accountability may never come. As I have reflected on these […]
Youth Ministry Fundraising Week | February 22–March 1
What do envelopes, tacos, Mahjong, Pickleball, and teenagers leading in worship have in common? Youth Ministry Fundraising Week! This is more than our largest fundraiser of the year. It is a week where laughter and fun fill the AYMC, generations compete in friendly competition, tacos turn into youth ministry support and our youth step confidently […]