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GATHER 11/17/24 The Remnant: Surviving and Thriving by Strategic Separation,
Sunday's Songs: Great Is Thy Faithfulness, Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery, Be Thou My Vision, Living Hope. Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube
Sunday's Songs: Great Is Thy Faithfulness, Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery, Be Thou My Vision, Living Hope. Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube
- Discover Class is a great opportunity to learn more about First Bible. The next class is December 1, 9:15 in Decatur only. Register online, or at the HUB, walk-ins always welcomed! DECATUR
- Our annual congregational meeting will be held on December 1, 2024, 5:00 at the Decatur Campus. At this meeting we will present the 2025 budget and candidates for the offices of Elder and Deacon for the congregation’s approval. The Board of Elders recommend the following men as Biblically qualified candidates for the 2025-2027 term: Office of Elder: Don Barthel, Johnny Coker, Jeff Korotky, Stuart Smith. Office of Deacon: Jason Barrett, Pete Linkous, Carter Peevy, Tim Reeves, Richard Thompson
- Student Ministry Winter Retreat! Madison & Decatur Campus: January 31 - February 2, 2025 at Camp To Know Him. Cost is $150. and you can sign up online until January 12th!WINTER RETREAT This will be a weekend of fun and fellowship that will help our students and volunteers grow closer together and closer to the Lord.
DECATUR CAMPUS
- Mid-Week SHINE Christmas Family Fellowship, Wednesday, 12/4, 5:45-7:30 in the Field House, Come and see what your child has been learning. All families and grandparents are welcome. Please register all family members that will be attending. Dinner available to purchase $5/per person (Freddy's Chicken Sandwich Dinner). MIDWEEK SHINE CHRISTMAS FELLOWSHIP Deadline to register is Sunday, November 24th. Contact: Sherri Metzgar
- Go! Local Outreach Winter Gear Drive! Help support our unhoused in the community by donating new or gently used winter coats, gloves, and warm socks. Items for men, women and children are being collected. A collection box for Hands Across Decatur will be in the main foyer, now-Dec. 8th.
- Christmas GO! Opportunity to bless the families of the Circle Ranch for Christmas. We have requested specific wishes from each family and need your help buying gifts for their biological, adoptive, and foster kids! Purchase a gift from the online wishlist (flyers with QR code in Coffee Commons) and drop off gifts unwrapped in the Coffee Commons until Wednesday, 12/4. Click here for a list CIRCLE RANCH
- Nine Lessons & Carols choir rehearsals, next rehearsal is Wednesday, November 20th, 6:30 -7:30 in the Choir Room. Practice audio files & music is available. Choir members need to be FBC members, or in the process of joining. If you have questions, contact bruce@fbc.org. Nine Lessons & Carols Candlelight Service is on Sunday, Dec. 15th.
MADISON CAMPUS
- Christmas Drive for Kids to Love: Now-Dec. 1. Please support our area foster children by choosing an ornament or two off the lobby Christmas tree. Purchase the item, and take it to the participating locations listed on the back by Dec. 2. Thank you for making a foster child’s Christmas more special!
- Shine Children's Ministry, The Miracle of Christmas. Wed., Dec. 4, 6-7:30 p.m. Be transported back in time to the town of Bethlehem. Enjoy singing, crafts and snacks! Please register by Wed., 11/27. MIRACLE
- Women's Ministry, Christmas Social with Hot Chocolate Bar. Friday, December 6, 6-8 p.m. Bring a holiday dessert or snack to share and a craft you have been wanting to finish! We will also have an activity available for those who aren't crafty or just can't fit their hobby in a bag to take to church. This year, we will have two very talented women who will be selling items at a table throughout the night. No registration required. Contact Jayme Gabriel.
Sunday Schedule
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DECATUR CAMPUS
Sunday, 11/17/24
8:00a.m. Adult Bible Fellowship (Early Risers)
9:15a.m. Worship Service
9:15 Student Ministry Class
9:15a.m. Adult Bible Fellowships
10:45a.m. Worship Service
10:45a.m. Adult Bible Fellowship
Children's Classes, Nursery-5th Grade, both hours
8:00a.m. Adult Bible Fellowship (Early Risers)
9:15a.m. Worship Service
9:15 Student Ministry Class
9:15a.m. Adult Bible Fellowships
10:45a.m. Worship Service
10:45a.m. Adult Bible Fellowship
Children's Classes, Nursery-5th Grade, both hours
MADISON CAMPUS
Sunday, 11/17/24
9:15a.m. Worship Service
9:15 Student Ministry Class
9:15a.m. Adult Bible Fellowship
10:45a.m. Worship Service
10:45a.m. Adult Bible Fellowship
Children's Classes, Nursery-5th Grade, both hours
9:15a.m. Worship Service
9:15 Student Ministry Class
9:15a.m. Adult Bible Fellowship
10:45a.m. Worship Service
10:45a.m. Adult Bible Fellowship
Children's Classes, Nursery-5th Grade, both hours