GATHER 04/20/25  Resurrection Sunday, Raising God-Fearing Children in a People-Pleasing Digital Age, "The Greatest Influencer," Matthew 28:1-20
Sunday's Songs: Christ the Lord Is Risen Today, Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus, Because He Lives. Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube 

• Pastor Steve's weekly newsletter,  can be accessed here,  NEWSLETTER,  "The Medical Article Every Christian Should Read At Least Once."
• Discover Class: Learn more about First Bible and how to get connected, Sunday, May 4, 9:15 in Decatur & 10:45 in Madison. Register at the HUB, on-line DECATUR, MADISON
• Mission Trip to Croatia, May 10-18. Help Rob and Becky Ames with a Weekend to Remember Conference. Need 2 couples to assist with hospitality and prayer room. Contact Chad Elliott for details, 256-710-4504.
• Flowering the Cross on Resurrection Sunday morning. The flowering of the cross represents the transition from Jesus’ death to the joyful celebration of his resurrection. On April 20th, look for the cross outside the main entrance. Bring a real or silk flower to add to the cross in celebration of Jesus’ resurrection!
• H. S. Senior Sunday, May 4th: Our graduating seniors will be commissioned at the end of 2nd service . If you have a graduating senior and need the details for Senior Sunday, email JOHN (Madison), JEREMY or AUDREY (Decatur).
• High School Summer Camp, 6/2-7, $435. Camp spots are full. To get on  the wait list, email HUB, or contact the Student Ministry staff.
• Crossings Middle School Camp: July 11-15. Registration is open and  will close on May 25th, cost is $350. You can register online, CROSSINGS, or stop by the Hub for more info. Please contact a Student Ministry staff member with any questions. 
• MusiCamp (Race to Win) is happening again this summer from June 9-13. All children currently in Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to participate, but there are only 20 spots for each grade, so don’t wait to sign up! The cost is $75. Students will rotate through percussion, chimes, choir, choreography, art, and scripture classes. They will have a performance on Friday, June 13th, in the evening to conclude this fun week! Auditions for speaking roles and solos will be held on Saturday, May 17th, from 10-12 in the sanctuary. Sign up online or stop by the Hub for more info! Deadline to register is May 31. MUSICAMP
• Please plan to be a part of our spring Go! Day on the morning of May 3rd. We will have several different service opportunities in our community, so stop by the Hub to see specific times and places for each service project. GODAY

Madison Picnic: The picnic was rescheduled for May 4. If you have already registered, you don't need to do anything, but we are open for new registrations! Register here PICNIC  We’re providing the BBQ lunch, please register online or at the HUB. The cost is $5 per person, with a cap of $20 per family.

• If you are a First Bible member and you're interested in having your child dedicated, you will need to attend one of the Child Dedication classes, which will be held on April 27th and May 4th. You can register for either of these sessions on our website under Event Registration. The dedication will take place on Sunday, May 11th. For more information about Child Dedication, please reach out to your Campus Pastor. CHILD DEDICATION CLASS

Ladies Ministry: Register for any of these studies ONLINE or at the HUB, and have your book purchased before the first meeting. Questions - email HUB 

• Book Study, “Gospel-Shaped Womanhood”, Tuesdays, April 15-May 20, 6:30-8:00p.m. Join us on Tuesday evenings as we read through this book and discuss what having a Jesus-centered identity really means. Please read the intro before the 1st meeting. 
• Bible Study: “Colossians: Fulless of Life in Christ,” Wednesdays, 4/23-6/25, 9:30-11 a.m. Christ is the ruler of all things and sufficient for our every need. Thankfully, the book of Colossians offers a practical guideline, exalting Christ as the Lord of everything and showing believers how they share in his life, death, and resurrection in their lives. Limited childcare, indicate ages & names in your registration.