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Sunday, March 17, 2024

Fifth Sunday in Lent

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Scripture includes: Psalm 119:9-16 and John 12:20-33

In our Gospel lesson, Philip and the other disciples find out just what a powerful sacrifice Jesus is willing to make. Jesus says “the hour has come” and the “seed of grain must die before it can bear fruit.” Our hour is nearing too. Lent is coming to an end soon. We realize that sometimes things must die away before rebirth can happen. Are we ready on our Lenten journey to make a commitment to sacrificial living? If not, what’s holding us back?

During the season of Lent, in a series called, “Journey to the Cross: Sacrifice in Real Life” we will explore the theme of sacrifice and how we see it lived out in the journey to the cross in scripture and our own journey to the cross as we experience this season of penitence together. 

Giving of our Resources

Please continue to give generously to the ministries of our church in 2024, whether in-person or online here – or mail / drop off your tithes and offerings to the church office. Your gifts help us to continue to minister through in-person and virtual church services, Bible studies, ministry to the community, and more.

Thank you for providing for the mission and ministry of First Baptist Church!

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Sunday, March 10, 2024

Fourth Sunday in Lent

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Scripture includes: John 3:14-21

God loves the world so much – God came to earth to live among us and die for us, not condemn us. What love! God shines in our darkness. Who is loving others in our midst today? Who is shining God’s light? This week, we’ll have a Q&A with Linda Dorr about our partnership with Grace Network of MHC

During the season of Lent, in a series called, “Journey to the Cross: Sacrifice in Real Life” we will explore the theme of sacrifice and how we see it lived out in the journey to the cross in scripture and our own journey to the cross as we experience this season of penitence together. 

We Will Welcome Linda Dorr to a Q&A time during worship today about our mission partner, Grace Network, a group she has served with as a front office person, greeter, screener, interviewer, and currently as Lead for the last 11 years.

Giving of our Resources

Please continue to give generously to the ministries of our church in 2024, whether in-person or online here – or mail / drop off your tithes and offerings to the church office. Your gifts help us to continue to minister through in-person and virtual church services, Bible studies, ministry to the community, and more.

Thank you for providing for the mission and ministry of First Baptist Church!

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Sunday, March 3, 2024

Third Sunday in Lent

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Scripture includes: John 2:13-22

Rev. Dr. Libby Grammer will preach a sermon entitled, “Journey to the Cross: Jesus Cleanses/ Makes Right”

Jesus couldn’t abide injustice and wrongdoing, especially among the faithful. Who is righting injustice in our midst today? This week, we’ll hear from Jessica Hearne, CBF Field Personnel in Danville, VA, about the injustices of housing insecurity and how her ministry engages it.

Today is the Third Sunday in Lent. Lent is the season in which we anticipate Jesus’ final trip to Jerusalem and the self-giving nature of love shown in his passion and death. The season begins with Ash Wednesday and extends for forty days through Saturday of Holy Week. Sundays are excluded from Lent, being regarded as feast days in the midst of the forty-day fast. Lent is a strongly penitential season. The liturgical color is purple, used to symbolize penance, preparation, sacrifice.

 

During the season of Lent, in a series called, “Journey to the Cross: Sacrifice in Real Life” we will explore the theme of sacrifice and how we see it lived out in the journey to the cross in scripture and our own journey to the cross as we experience this season of penitence together.

Giving of our Resources

Please continue to give generously to the ministries of our church in 2024, whether in-person or online here – or mail / drop off your tithes and offerings to the church office. Your gifts help us to continue to minister through in-person and virtual church services, Bible studies, ministry to the community, and more.

Thank you for providing for the mission and ministry of First Baptist Church!

Join Us for a Service of Worship

Sunday, February 25, 2024

Second Sunday in Lent

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Scripture includes: Mark 8:31-38

Rev. Dr. Libby Grammer will preach a sermon entitled, “Journey to the Cross: Take Up your Cross and Follow Me”

Jesus asked a lot of the disciples when he called them to follow, even rebuking them for assuming following him would not come with sacrifice. In our community, it can be hard to serve others in Christ’s name, especially those with little or no voice in the public square. We’ll invite Mychal Joseph Gallop for a Q&A this Sunday about his ministry with those in our community experiencing homelessness.

Today is the Second Sunday in Lent. Lent is the season in which we anticipate Jesus’ final trip to Jerusalem and the self-giving nature of love shown in his passion and death. The season begins with Ash Wednesday and extends for forty days through Saturday of Holy Week. Sundays are excluded from Lent, being regarded as feast days in the midst of the forty-day fast. Lent is a strongly penitential season. The liturgical color is purple, used to symbolize penance, preparation, sacrifice.

 

During the season of Lent, in a series called, “Journey to the Cross: Sacrifice in Real Life” we will explore the theme of sacrifice and how we see it lived out in the journey to the cross in scripture and our own journey to the cross as we experience this season of penitence together.

Giving of our Resources

Please continue to give generously to the ministries of our church in 2024, whether in-person or online here – or mail / drop off your tithes and offerings to the church office. Your gifts help us to continue to minister through in-person and virtual church services, Bible studies, ministry to the community, and more.

Thank you for providing for the mission and ministry of First Baptist Church!