Prayer Requests

BOTH CAMPUSES

GATHER 01/26/25 The Remnant: Surviving and Thriving by Strategic Separation
Sunday's Songs: Crown Him with Many Crowns, Rejoice, It Was Finished Upon that Cross, Speak O Lord. Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube  
  • Pastor Steve's weekly newsletter can be accessed here. NEWSLETTER; and here is a link for Steve's most recent TGC article  TGC
  • Discover Class is a great opportunity to learn more about First Bible. The next class is February 2, 9:15 in Decatur; 10:45 in Madison. Register online, or at the HUB, walk-ins always welcomed! MADISON, DECATUR
  • Membership Class, Session 2, January 26, during the 9:15 hour in Decatur and the 10:45 hour in Madison. You can register on our website or stop by the Hub. DECATUR  MADISON
  • Honduras Mission Trip, March 15-25, 2025. A team working with our missionaries John and Jan Lohrenz to help with renovations at Camp Caly (sheetrock, painting, basic electrical wiring, basic plumbing, block laying, interior trim… all skill levels can contribute!).  Decatur Campus, if you are interested email BARRY HILL , Madison Campus, contact WILLIAM FORD.
  • Uganda Mission Trip, June 13-21! General light construction, teaching, children's ministry, and visiting the children sponsored by FBC through Africa Renewal Ministries. Informational meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 26, after the second service on the Decatur Campus. Estimated cost, $3,200. Contact: Ty Batchelor.
  • Save the dates of February 28 - March 2 for the Global Missions Conference. We are in need of Campus Guides. Please email hub@fbc.org if you are interested or have questions. Also the Kids Missions Conference will be meeting at the same time. (Preschool-5th Grade & nursery care for all sessions).
  • Child Dedications are coming soon at both campuses. They will take place February 2nd (Madison) and February 9th (Decatur). If you are a First Bible member and you're interested in having your child dedicated, you will need to attend the Child Dedication class, which will be held on January 26th, 10:45a.m. You can register on our website under EVENT REGISTRATION. For more information about Child Dedication, please reach out to your Campus Pastor.

DECATUR CAMPUS

  • Women's Bible Studies - Registration is open, classes begin in February. Precept Study in Philippians and a study in the Book of Isaiah by Melissa Spoelstra. Classes are on Wednesday morning with childcare, and the Isaiah class will also be offered on Sunday afternoon (no childcare for this class).  Links for the books are on the Decatur Campus Women's Bible Study page, BOOKS   Links for registering: for PHILIPPIANS; register for  ISAIAH, AM CLASS; register for ISAIAH, SUN. CLASS
  • Decatur Child Dedications Feb. 9: If you have already attended one of the Child Dedication Classes and would like to register for the Dedication Service on Feb. 9th, please register using these links: 9:15 Service or the 10:45 Service
  • Moms of Littles, join us on Wednesdays from 11:15-12:15 in the tiled area outside the Field House for encouragement, fellowship, and lunch! Childcare provided for nursery/pre-school. (Lunch not included for children).  Weekly beginning February 5.

MADISON CAMPUS

  • Grief Share Class: Thursdays, Jan. 16-March 6; 5:30-7:15 p.m.  At Grief Share you’ll receive valuable guidance and tips, leading you to relief, comfort, and peace of mind. Register online GRIEFSHARE or at the HUB. The cost is $15 for the workbook, payable online or in person.
  • Ladies Bible Studies: “From Garden to Glory,” by Courtney Doctor. Thurs., Dates: 1/9-3/13, 9:30-11a.m. Sign up here GARDEN TO GLORY,  or at the HUB. Please purchase the book before class. AMAZON Contact: Jayme
  • On Thursdays, join us at 8:15a.m. for prayer as we pray for our church family and our ministry partners around the world.
  • “Now and Not Yet” by Ruth Chou Simons. Dates: 1/14-2/25, Tues., 6:30-8p.m. Sign up for here NOWNOTYET, or at the HUB. Please purchase the book for the first meeting. NOWNOTYETBOOK  Contact: Jayme
  • Ladies,  Box Lunch Meeting, "Worship like Mary, Peace With Jesus," Sunday, January 26, 12:30-2:30 p.m. - Register with $10 to reserve a box lunch from Jersey Mike's or register for free and bring your own. Register BOX LUNCH or at the HUB. Contact: Trish Switzer
  • Ladies Bible Study, Philippians: Living for Christ by Lydia Brownback.  Dates: 2/5-4/9, Wed., 9:30-11a.m.This study helps women focus on God as the source of their joy when life threatens to sidetrack them.  Sign up online or at the HUB. PHILIPPIANS Contact: Jayme
  • New Ladies Event: Evangelism Training on Saturday, February 8, 10-11:30 a.m. Join Jennifer Wade as she focuses on techniques for sharing the Gospel and provides different tools to use as ice breakers. Register here  EVANGELISM or at the HUB. Contacts: Jayme Gabriel or Jennifer Wade.

Sunday Schedule

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DECATUR CAMPUS

Sunday,  01/26/25 
8:00a.m. Adult Bible Fellowship (Early Risers)
9:15a.m. Worship Service
9:15 Student Ministry Class
9:15a.m. Adult Bible Fellowships
9:15 Membership Meeting, Session 2
10:45a.m.  Worship Service
10:45a.m. Adult Bible Fellowship
10:45 Child Dedication Class
Children's Classes, Nursery-5th Grade, both hours

MADISON CAMPUS

Sunday,  01/26/25
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
10:45 Membership Meeting, Session 2
10:45 Child Dedication Class
Children's Classes, Nursery-5th Grade, both hours

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