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GATHER 12/22/24  The Remnant: Surviving and Thriving by Strategic Separation, "Your King is Coming! 15 Christmas Prophecies in the Remnant Prophets", Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi
Sunday's Songs:  Joy to the World (Unspeakable Joy), Abide, Sing We the Song of Emmanuel, Angels From the Realms of Glory. Listen on SpotifyApple Music, YouTube  
As the end of the 2024 calendar year approaches, please note that the church must designate charitable contributions to the tax year in which they are received. Any contribution to the church by December 31st of this year qualifies as a charitable contribution for 2024. Although the office is closed the week of December 25th, a postmark of December 31 is acceptable for meeting this requirement. You may also drop contributions in the locked mailbox at either campus, and they will be checked regularly. If you have questions, please stop by the HUB today and we will gladly help. 
  • Church Offices are closed, December 24-27 & December 31-January 1. 
  • Discover Class is a great opportunity to learn more about First Bible. The next class is January 5, 9:15 in Decatur; 10:45 in Madison. Register online, or at the HUB, walk-ins always welcomed!   MADISON  DECATUR
  • Membership Class, If you're interested in becoming a member of First Bible, a two part membership class will take place on January 19 & 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
  • 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.
  • Pastor Steve's weekly newsletter can be accessed here. NEWSLETTER
  • Honduras Mission Trip, March 15-25, 2025. A team of up to 14 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 ,  or come to the meeting scheduled for January 5, in room 202 - 12:30pm. Madison Campus, contact WILLIAM FORD, or come to the meeting on January 5, Room 102, 12:15 p.m. 

DECATUR CAMPUS

  • Join us for a Fellowship Dinner on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Field House.  Dinner will be provided, but we ask that you register online.  Suggested donation of $5 per person, not to exceed $20 per family. Donations will be received the night of the dinner. Register here  by January 6th. JANUARY DINNER 
  • New Discipleship Class coming in January, New Testament Overview. Wednesdays, January 15-March 26, 6:15-7:30p.m. Click here, NT  to register, or at the HUB.
  • Women's Bible Studies - Registration opens in January for classes beginning 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).  Registration is not opened yet, but links for the books are on the Decatur Campus Women's Bible Study page.  BOOKS

MADISON CAMPUS

New Classes in January:
  • Connecting Life’s Struggles to God’s Answers, Sundays, Jan. 12 - Apr. 13, 5:30-7:00p.m. Topics include: The sufficiency of God’s Word for our problems; How God speaks into every situation; Dealing with emotions God’s way; and How to stop craving created things and people to worship God with joy. Sign up here, LIFE'S STRUGGLES, or at the HUB. Contact, Pastor Andy. 
  • Ladies Bible Studies: Thursdays, 1/9-3/13, 9:30-11a.m. The study, “From Garden to Glory,” by Courtney Doctor. This study will help you read the Bible as the beautiful story it is and experience God’s astounding love for you.  Sign up here GARDEN TO GLORY,  or at the HUB. Please purchase the book before class. AMAZON
  • On Thursdays, join us at 8:15a.m. for prayer as we pray for our church family and our ministry partners around the world.
  • Tuesdays, 1/14-2/25, 6:30-8p.m., “Now and Not Yet” by Ruth Chou Simons. As you encounter God through the pages of his Word, you will see his ways, character, purposes and faithfulness in the lives of his people. Sign up for here NOWNOTYET, or at the HUB. Please purchase the book for the first meeting. NOWNOTYETBOOK Contact: Jayme

Sunday Schedule

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DECATUR CAMPUS

Sunday,  12/22/24 
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

MADISON CAMPUS

Sunday,  12/22/24 
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

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