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               November 3 -10

Scripture this week: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

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Upcoming at FBC: 

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SUNDAY, November 3 Daylight Saving Time ends
Coffee & Conversation @ 9:30 & 11 am
Worship Service @ 10:00 am
FBC Small Groups @ 11:15 am
Sunday Lunch Bunch @ 11:15 am
Bible Study @ 6:00 pm Deuteronomy 6:1-9 (Zoom)

MONDAY, November 4
Ukulele Jam @ 5:15 pm

WEDNESDAY, November 6
Optional Homework/ Quiet Time @ 3:30 pm
LOGOS @ 4:20 pm  
Vespers
@ 5:15 pm

Adult Small Groups @ 5:40 pm

THURSDAY, November 7
Vespers Planning Mtg @ 4:45 pm
Worship Staff Mtg @ 5:45 pm

SUNDAY, November 10
Coffee & Conversation @ 9:30 & 11 am
Worship Service @ 10:00 am
FBC Small Groups @ 11:15 am
Bible Study @ 6:00 pm Mark 12: 38-44 (Zoom)

 

Ministry & Events: 

Sunday Lunch Bunch Meeting After Worship Sunday Nov 3
Join a small group to have lunch at the local restaurant of the group’s choice. The next Sunday Lunch Bunch Meeting is Sunday November 3 after worship. Meet Joyce and Jan in Barker Hall after worship.

New DisplayFor the Saints
Each week a new saint or saint family will be displayed in the case by the elevator on the main floor. Be sure to stop by and learn about R.O. Ahlenius and his son Edward Ahlenius; Vera Pearl Kemp; Daniel Swanson; and Ernestine Barker

November 6th COLLEGE NIGHT @ LOGOS
Please join us in helping to make college care packages for our FBC college students. It takes a lot of support to get through college, and we want our college students to remember our love, support, and prayers. We are filling the boxes with cards, gifts and treats! During Family Time, 6:10-7pm, on November 6th, we will be hearing updates from our college students as we work on cards. If you would like ideas on what to get our college kids, you can check out their list of like and allergies to stay away from

Read Through the Bible
On the last Sunday of each month, we will have a 6 pm (Zoom) check-in to discuss the readings, your observations and questions. Don’t forget to send in your questions to brian@fbcblm.org

 

 

 

 

 

Supporting the Ministry Together: 

FBC

  • Online Giving 
  • Butter Braids are Here!! Forms must be turned in by This sunday Nov 3
    Pickup an order form on the table under the Mission’s bulletin board. All forms must be turned in by Sun Nov 3rd. Orders payable to FBC and due on ordering. Delivery will be on Thurs. Nov. 14th for pick up. We have a minimum order of 100 items – otherwise we are unable to submit our order. Thank you for helping FBC raise funds for upcoming mission and youth trips!

IN THE COMMUNITY 

  • How to assist the people affected by Disasters
    Prayers are always appreciated and needed however, here are some links sharing what is being done and how to offer help!
    Disaster Relief
    IM Responds to Humanitarian Crisis in Lebanon
    IM to Appeal for Disaster Relief Funds for Thailand
  • VOLUNTEER
    Faith in Action is seeking individuals or teams to get out in the fresh air during the 2nd and 3rd weeks of November to rake care receivers’ yards.  We will be focusing on the weekends of Nov.9/10th and Nov.16/17th, but your group chooses when to do the raking or leaf blowing – it does not have to be on the weekend. Volunteer leaf rakers/groups should plan to bring their own rakes, blowers and gloves.  Tarps are also helpful. To sign up contact Stacy or 309-827-7780

 

Contact Us: 

Office Hours
Mon. -Thurs.– 9 am -1:30 pm.; Fri: 9 am – 11 am

Office Phone – (309)-662-4253
Church Office: Secretary@fbcblm.org/ 309-662-4253
Pastor Brian: Brian@fbcblm.org/920-924-6857
LOGOS Director: Michelle@fbcblm.org/618-303-3630
Vespers Coordinator & Praise Team Leader: Allison@fbcblm.org/309-846-0403

Wednesday Ministry at First Baptist Church

Wednesday Evening Schedule 
3:30 pm- 4:20 pm Optional Homework/ Quiet Time for students 
4:20 pm LOGOS program begins for Children / youth
5:15 pm Vespers Service for all ages
5:40 pm   Adult Small Groups
     * Jazz Class – studying ‘Women of the New Testament’  Led by Ashley Benton
    * ‘Teach your Children Well-Led by Nathan & Chrissy Jennings (11  Sessions)
     * Finding our way around the Bible -Led by Pastor Brian (6 Sessions)
6:10 pm Share Meal for everyone (Please RSVP in the narthex the Sun  before)
7:00 pm LOGOS Dismissal, time for rehearsal meetings

 

Women in the New Testament – Curriculum by Lynn Cohick, Led by Allison Benton and Ashley Benton

Was Mary Magdalene a prostitute? Is the story of Martha of Bethany about homemaking? Were the women in Jesus’s genealogy all sexual sinners? Was Junia an apostle or not?

Each session examines an aspect of the social and cultural world of the New Testament and explores a biblical woman’s story in relation to her context. The course looks at marriage, at motherhood, at discipleship, at patronage, at teaching, and at leadership as New Testament women live out their callings before God and in the Christian community.

‘Teach Your Children Well’ – Curriculum by Sarah Cowen Johnson, led by Nathan & Chrissy Jennings  (11 sessions)

How do we parent our kids in ways that lead to lasting faith?  In this course, Sarah Cowan Johnson unpacks how parents can have an active discipleship role in forming their children’s faith, with age-appropriate insights and strategies for different developmental stages. She shows how we can identify God moments, facilitate spiritual encounters, clarify emerging beliefs, and encourage new faith habits in our children.  Filled with exercises and activities for families to do together, this course is an essential resource for discipling children with confidence and creativity.

Finding our way around the Bible – led by Pastor Brian (6 sessions)

This group is for the curious, new believers, and anyone interested in building their core understanding of what the Bible is, finding our way around it, and ways to grow in our understanding and application.  From how we got the Bible, how it is put together, the differences in translations, and how to use study tools; this group is part of a larger series on ‘Faith 101’.