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Focus on Missions: Halloween Candy
Fall is in the air, and that means cool mornings and making plans for our annual Trunk or Treat with our neighbors in the Nicholtown community. As in the past couple of years, we will not have our traditional Trunk or Treat, but you can still participate in our...
Lula Whilden World Missions Offering Emphasis
In October, we emphasize giving to global missions through our church’s Lula Whilden World Missions Offering. Two of the organizations supported by this offering are the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) and CBF of South Carolina. You’ll be hearing more about their...
The Bridge Resumes Gathering
The Bridge, the community group for college and young adults, has resumed gathering. Their first gathering was yesterday morning in the AYMC Lobby. Please join us next time! Here are some upcoming dates to put on your calendar. —Franklin October 9 Spiritual Formation...
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. This group of sixteen individuals will begin their three-year term on January 1, 2023. The Deacon Nominating Committee has agreed...
New Forum@First Course Begins October 16
with Kendra Plating and Grayson Hiatt Forum@First courses are open to all community members of any church affiliation or faith tradition. Courses meet in the Fellowship Hall from 9:30-10:15am on Sundays for 6 weeks at a time. The Forum program is an additional...
Rustlings (October 3, 2022)
I’ve never been a huge fan of graphic t-shirts, promotional mugs, or bumper stickers. I don’t disdain these items; I’ve just never been a huge fan of them. I do, however, enjoy some of the quips and quotes these marketing palettes carry. During a recent stroll through...
The Branch—October 3, 2022
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Rustlings (September 26, 2022)
Purchase stock in bubble wrap. Why? I am in the process of driving the market price up. Bubble Wrap is the official name of a product marketed by the Sealed Air Company. The first sheet of bubble wrap was produced by gluing two shower curtains together and was...
Coming in October: Lula Whilden World Missions Emphasis
In recent months, Matt Rollins has been reacquainting us with our church’s mission statement, part of which affirms that we will “share the Good News through worship, education, ministries, and missions.” Seeing this in our mission statement reminds us to keep...
Looking Forward to Fall Activities
Just since the school year began, we have already had some BIG happenings in our Youth Family. In August, our new sixth graders and high school seniors took part in the Merge Retreat, where we learned about Youth Family traditions, and over September’s Labor Day...
Senior Adult Activities for October
The Senior Adult Ministry is busy preparing opportunities for fun and fellowship. See the list below for activities occurring in October. Senior Adult Lunch and More on the first Friday of October Join your friends on Friday, October 7, at 10:30am in the Fellowship...
The Branch—September 26, 2022
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The Branch—September 19, 2022
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Senior Adult Picnic
On Friday, September 9, the senior adults kicked off a new year of activities for the Road Runners, Holy Rollers and the Senior Adult Lunch and More series. With perfect weather, 111 seniors from First Baptist and our neighborhood partners enjoyed fellowship and fun...
Abraham Build Has Begun
Sign up now as slots are very limited. Visit here to find a date and time that works for you. Abraham Build focuses on “promoting Interfaith dialogue” by combining local Muslim, Jewish and Christian volunteers on the same build site. This build strives to bring these...
Rustlings (September 15, 2022)
We’ve been studying the Hebrew Scriptures in the kick-off series of Forum@First on Sunday mornings. A part of our exploration has included the identification of four sources/voices/perspectives that contributed to this body of Hebrew literature. Scholars—and we—have...
Racial Justice Pilgrimage
Pilgrimages are intentional trips to other places whose sacredness and religious value have the potential to change the way one sees the world and to plant a faith journey’s milestone in its wake. The Holy Land, the Vatican, mission trips, and other personal examples...
Basketball Signups
Calling ALL Players and Coaches! Are you ready for Church Basketball? Here are three easy opportunities to get registered today! Registration deadline—September 25. • Register at front desk of the AYMC • Find a QR code located on multiple doors of the AYMC • Email...
First Baptist Day School
We have had a great start to our school year at FBDS! It is wonderful to have the sounds and voices of CHILDREN and PARENTS in our school again. We are excited about the school year ahead and partnering with our families to provide the best learning environment for...
Rest for the Weary
On Sunday afternoon, August 28, a small army of volunteers invaded the Terrace Level of the AYMC and began to transform the space for some special guests. Tables were set with tablecloths, china, crystal, candles and beautiful centerpieces. The lights were dimmed, and...
Senior Moment: Wordle Anyone?
Okay, I admit it: I’m hooked on Wordle. In this daily brainteaser puzzle you get six tries to uncover a random 5-letter word. The color-coded grid lets you know when you have discovered a correct letter, hopefully in the right place. The best strategy is to start...
Wednesdays at First Activities
Wednesday night programming has begun with an updated schedule this year. Dinner is served in the Fellowship Hall 5-6pm. Reserve meals online and pay at the door. Meals are $8/adult and $3/child (age 10 and under). Visitor meals are complimentary. Music and Missions...
The Branch—September 12, 2022
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Rustlings (September 12, 2022)
Does everyone have a junk drawer? For those unfamiliar, it’s that drawer in the kitchen that catches everything necessary and unnecessary for daily living. It contains necessary items like staples, pencils, a loose adhesive bandage, a tape measure, a screwdriver and...
Save the Date: Annual Church Picnic Is October 23
It may still be hot outside, but the Church Picnic Committee is dreaming of breezy weather, hayrides and pumpkins! Save the date for the 2022 Church Picnic: Sunday, October 23, from 4:00 until 7:00pm at the home of Pat and Mary Lou Hartness. We’ll have all the...
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