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Good News Club

Good News Club

by First Baptist Church / Children / Life at First / No Comments / August 31, 2019

The Good News Clubs is an after school program focused on reaching kids with the gospel. It’s designed for kids and makes learning about the bible fun!

Children who have received parental permission come to the club after school is dismissed and separate into different rooms based on grade level. They are split again into smaller groups whereby they grab a snack and begin going over bible verses with their small group leaders. Sometimes they may sing a song or listen to a story but the goal is to learn about the bible. When small group time is up all groups converge in the gym for some worship, stories, and bible lesson.

Good News Club helps provide a safe and loving environment for kids while sharing the love of Jesus. It is a program that reaches children of all backgrounds and gives an opportunity for children that don’t go to church to learn about Jesus.

Are you interested in Volunteering? Good News Club is happening now and we need your help! Fill out the form below and we’ll get in touch with you. Thank you!

Good News Club Fall Banquet

If you are interested in child evangelism, you are invited to the Fall Banquet on September 17, at Brooklyn Baptist Church Conference Center. Our own Pastor Wes will be the guest speaker!

For more information and to get tickets, please contact Carol Elliott at 803-397-0132.

Good News Club

Meeting Places: Meadowfield, Brennen, and AC Moore Elementary Schools

Time & Day:  Starting October 3, Good News Clubs meet six Thursdays in the fall and spring from 2:30-3:30.

For more information, please call Carol Elliot at 803-397-0132 or fill out the form below.

 

A God Who Sings!

A God Who Sings!

by First Baptist Church / First Seniors / Life at First / No Comments / August 28, 2019


As First Seniors of First Baptist Church we have seen and heard a lot through the years.  I have heard a lot of teaching, preaching and singing through the years.  On the subject of singing, I have heard good singing and bad singing.  Has anyone ever complained about your singing?  On the Andy Griffith show Barney could not sing and Gomer could sing.  Gomer did not look like he could sing, but he did.  Have you ever thought about our God singing?
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Episode 19 : Being A Good Neighbor With Rachel Church

Episode 19 : Being A Good Neighbor With Rachel Church

by First Baptist Church / First Community Podcast / Life at First / No Comments / August 27, 2019

Welcome to the First Community Podcast where we talk about life and faith with our First Baptist Family.

She’s not in the spotlight often, but everyone knows her for how well she loves the people around her. We had the privilege of chatting with Rachel Church about how to care for your community and make time for the needs around you. This podcast will convict you about how you’re spending your time and resources, but it will also encourage you to look around and see the mission field in your own back yard. Oh, and yes, Rachel also happens to be married to Pastor Wes, so we discuss that too!

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Wednesday Night Supper

Wednesday Night Supper

by First Baptist Church / Food / Life at First / No Comments / August 26, 2019

Menu

September 18, 2019

Fried Chicken
Spaghetti
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Sautéed Zucchini and Squash
Greek Salad
Garlic Bread
Assorted Desserts

Kid’s Menu

Spaghetti
Apple Sauce
Milk

Episode 18 : Kids and Missions with Megan Epting

Episode 18 : Kids and Missions with Megan Epting

by First Baptist Church / First Community Podcast / Life at First / No Comments / August 14, 2019

Welcome to the First Community Podcast where we talk about life and faith with our First Baptist Family.

We’re gearing up for our regular Fall activities, so Megan Epting came by to share about her passion for the GA (Girls in Action) ministry and even gave the RAs (Royal Ambassadors – for boys) a good plug. We talk about the importance of getting kids involved in missions and run through the opportunities that you have to get involved on Wednesday and Sunday nights. Also get to know Megan and hear about how she ended up here at First!

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Your Special Gift

Your Special Gift

by First Baptist Church / First Seniors / Life at First / No Comments / July 30, 2019

There are two days that almost every single person looks forward to. They are Christmas and your birthday. Why do we love those days? It is because of gifts. We receive gifts on those days. I still have some of my favorite Christmas gifts including Hot Wheels, a G.I. Joe doll and a Ken. My sister had the Barbie so I had the Ken. Do you remember the excitement that you had as a child over Christmas? You could not wait to see what was under the tree.
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Episode 17 : Fun and Joy with Keith Watson

Episode 17 : Fun and Joy with Keith Watson

by First Baptist Church / First Community Podcast / Life at First / No Comments / July 25, 2019

Welcome to the First Community Podcast where we talk about life and faith with our First Baptist Family.

You’ve probably seen him on stage during worship services. If you’ve done anything musically here at First Baptist, you’ve likely been led by him. He even has a viral video out there on the Internet. But how well do you actually know Keith Watson, our Associate Music Minister? Always the life of the party, Keith can be found in many different roles here at the church, working with a range of people aged 9 to 99. On this episode of the First Community Podcast, we sat down with Keith and discussed his faith, the type of journey that led him to First Baptist, living with fun and joy, what it’s like to “go viral,” and much more. Be encouraged and experience a few laughs while you’re at it!

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Our Baptism, the Final Blow to Sin

Our Baptism, the Final Blow to Sin

by First Baptist Church / First Seniors / Life at First / No Comments / June 28, 2019

Do you remember the day of your water baptism? I remember mine so clearly. I was a rising freshman in High School. I had to run home between Sunday school and Worship Service to get a change of clothes. The Interim Pastor at our church baptized me. I remember thinking his white robe was so bright. I did not know that he was wearing waders underneath the robe. I nailed down my decision for Jesus to be my Savior when I was baptized. I still have my baptism certificate and a Bible that the church gave me.
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The Church’s most Powerful Weapon

The Church’s most Powerful Weapon

by First Baptist Church / First Seniors / Life at First / No Comments / May 30, 2019

The church is to be active and militant in this world. We are not called to sit around and wait for heaven or the Lord’s second coming. As the hymn, Onward Christian Soldiers says, “Onward Christian soldiers marching as to war, with the Cross of Jesus going on before. Christ the royal Master leads against the foe; forward into battle, see His banner go!” The church is to be weaponized, but what are the weapons that we bring into battle? The most powerful weapon we have is the most neglected. It is the weapon of prayer. In Ephesians 6:18 it says, “With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints,” We are to have perseverance and petition for the saints. Just do not give up in prayer, just keep praying. Tom Elliff was a Southern Baptist pastor for many years, then a missionary and then the president of the International Mission Board of the S.B.C. He is known for his amazing prayer life. Recently he wrote some insights into his personal prayer life. Let me share these 7 daily prayer points with you.
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Episode 16 : BONUS Orchestra Night and Dessert Contest Episode

Episode 16 : BONUS Orchestra Night and Dessert Contest Episode

by First Baptist Church / First Community Podcast / Life at First / No Comments / May 29, 2019

Welcome to the First Community Podcast where we talk about life and faith with our First Baptist Family.

On this episode of the First Community Podcast, April gets the inside scoop from Amy Sturkie on what it takes to win the annual dessert contest here at First. We also talk missions with Builders for Christ. Enjoy this bonus episode and make sure you don’t miss the Orchestra Night and 12th Annual Dessert Contest this Sunday, June 2 at 6:00 in Ellis Hall!

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