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GATHER 07/28/24, Live the Creed! The Power of Polite Words, "Give Thanks,"  Luke 17:11-19
Sunday's Songs:  Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God Almighty, Great Are You Lord, O Praise the Name (Anástasis), Jesus Thank You. Listen on SpotifyApple Music, YouTube 
Livestream Service: FBC YouTube, FBC.orgFBC APP
  • Morning of Prayer, Saturday, August 10th, 8-11:30 at both campuses. This special morning offers an opportunity to join together as a church in uninterrupted time with the Lord in prayer and devotion. Whether you can come for the whole morning, or can only come for part of the time, we hope you’ll partner with us by setting aside time to pray for our church, our community, and the world, as we bring our requests before the Lord.
  • Mission Trip:  Help us bring Thanksgiving to college students in the UK while serving alongside Alan & Junia Andrioni, Campus Outreach in Birmingham, England. Tentative trip dates are Nov. 15-25. Contact DANA Holloway.
  •  Family Worship: During this time, we invite our children to join their families for worship services in the sanctuary. Nursery and Pre-K will meet during both services. Elementary classes and Student Ministry will not meet during this time. There will be a special bulletin geared toward elementary aged children for each of these Sundays.  We look forward to returning to our full schedule on Sunday, August 11th.
  • Discover Class is a great opportunity to learn more about First Bible and how to get connected. Madison Campus will have class on August 4.  Register for MADISON online or at the HUB. Decatur Campus will have Discover on Sept. 1st.  DECATUR
  • Membership Class, Sundays, August 18 & 25, 9:15 in Decatur and 10:45 in Madison. If you're interested in becoming a member of First Bible, please plan to join us for the two part membership class. You may register for DECATUR or for MADISON, or stop by the Hub.
  • Men's Prayer Breakfast, a time of prayer, fellowship, and a delicious meal, as our community of men gathers together to exalt God and lift up the needs in our congregation and around the world. Resumes Tuesday, August 13, 6:30-7:30a.m.

DECATUR CAMPUS

  • Family Night Supper: Wednesday, August 14, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Please make plans to join us as we kick off a new semester of ministry. Dinner will be provided. Suggested donation, $5. per person, not to exceed $20 per family.
  • Women's Ministry Bible Studies - Information and registration for studies starting in September are on the webpage WOMENS MINISTRY.
  • Children’s Ministry (Elementary age) Join us on Wednesdays for MIDWEEK SHINE (6-7:30p.m.) resuming August 21. Optional $5.00 for supper. Lessons  from God’s Word, scripture memory songs, activities, crafts, and fun times with friends!

MADISON CAMPUS

  • Grief Share Class: In this class, you will learn how to walk the journey of grief and be supported on the way. Class info: Session One: now-Aug 15; a special session on Surviving the Holidays on Aug 22.  6:30-7:45p.m.  Session Two: Aug 29-Oct. 10. Sign up at the Hub or online, $15.00 workbook
    GRIEF SHARE. 
  • Women’s Ministry Personal Safety Training: Learn useful instruction for your personal safety to protect yourself and your family. Saturday, August 3, 9-11. Please register online or at the HUB,  SAFETY TRAININGFor childcare please provide names/ages when registering.
  • Women's Ministry Connections Dinner, Saturday, August 17, 5 p.m. God created us to thrive best connected to community, but sometimes getting connected can be challenging. We would like to invite you to a time of fellowship, renewal and food! We look forward to seeing you, & meeting new faces. Cost is $5. and childcare is provided upon request. Register online CONNECTIONS or register at the HUB.
  • Women’s Ministry: Bible study, “Behold & Believe,” using the “I Am” statements in the gospel of John. Thursdays, July 11-August 22, 9:30-11:00a.m. Contacts Paula Shopp or Angie Keller. Register here, BEHOLD&BELIEVE, or at the HUB. Also, please join us for the 8:15 prayer meeting.
  • Several Women's studies will start in September with both morning and evening options available. Please visit the Women's Ministry Page for all the details, or stop by the HUB.

Sunday Schedule

Please email hub@fbc.org if you would like to be added to the First Bible News & Events email, or the First Bible text list.

DECATUR CAMPUS

Sunday,  07/28/24 
9:15a.m. Worship Service
10:45a.m.  Worship Service

MADISON CAMPUS

Sunday,  07/28/24
9:15a.m. Worship Service
10:45a.m.  Worship Service
Some Adult Bible Fellowships are meeting this summer, please check at the HUB. 

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