First Baptist Weekly Calendar
Wednesdays
4:30 p.m. Early Bird Bible Study
5:30 p.m. Fellowship Meal
6:15 p.m. Adult Bible Study, Youth and First Kids, Adult Handbells
7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Sundays
9:15 a.m. Prayer Room and Library Open
9:45 a.m. Bible Study for All Ages
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
4:30-6:30 p.m. First Kids and Youth
The Nursery is available for ages birth to 3 years during both Worship and Bible Study, contact Jamie Higginbotham if you would like to volunteer in the nursery.
New to First Baptist?
Dear newcomers,
We extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to our church family! We're excited to announce the return of our Wednesday night activities, starting on January 10th. Join us for a spiritually enriching Early Bird Bible Study at 4:30 pm, followed by a delightful Fellowship Meal at 5:30 pm. There's something for everyone in the family: Adult Bible Study, First Kids and Youth activities, and Adult Handbells at 6:15 pm, with Chancel Choir Rehearsal at 7:15 pm. If it's your family's first visit, your meal is on us. For subsequent visits, children age 6 and under are FREE, and everyone else is $7. Due to the marked increase in food costs, we have made this change to our pricing. We appreciate your understanding.
Please fill out a reservation card in the church pew, or call the church office by Mondays at noon to make a reservation. Be sure to let Katie know if it is a permanent reservation, or just for that week. We can't wait to share this special time of fellowship and growth with you.
Blessings,
First Baptist Staff
Crisis Ministry Volunteers Needed (**See UPDATE BELOW!)
If you would like to help prepare and serve meals at the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Crisis Ministry with which our church has partnered, Deacons Local Missions Team invites you to an informational and planning meeting on Wednesday, January 17, at 11:00am in the Wayland Hall. At this meeting, we will discuss the role our volunteers will play, talk about menu options, as well as sign up for dates to serve.
We are scheduled to provide lunch in the St. Paul’s Parish Hall on Thursdays from 11:30am—12:30pm.
January 25
February 22
March 28
April 25
May 23
June 27
What a great opportunity to serve others in the name of Jesus and have a wonderful time doing it! If you have questions, contact Bert in the church office.
**UPDATE!
On the two Wednesdays prior to our St. Paul's meal, we will be taking up baby items, such as diapers, wipes, baby wash, as well as adult toiletries. You may bring these items to the Wayland Hall on Wed. nights. Thank you, church for your generous donations thus far!
Church Calendar of Events
Please see weekly schedule above for our regular activities, added events are listed below:
April 16 Women of the Church “Soul Collage” 10-12:30 sign up and pay for supplies by April 12
April 20 “Shred It” event @ GFL on Boone Trail 9am-noon
April 25 “Shelf Indulgence” Book Club
April 25-28 MerleFest, Youth Parking Lot Fundraiser
April 30 Scholarship Application Deadline
May 5 Bridal Shower for Melissa Reynolds
May 10 Relay for Life, Wilkes at Rotary Park (West Park)
May 11 Coloring God’s World Community Children's Event 11-1 p.m.
May 19 Youth & Graduate Sunday
May 22 Final Wed. Night before Summer Break
May 23 Wilkes Central High School Baccalaureate, Book Club 1 p.m.
Church Teams, Clubs, and Committee Meetings
Please see weekly schedule above for our regular activities, added events are listed below:
Alzheimer/Dementia Caregivers’ Support Group (2nd/4th Thursdays at 11:00 a.m.)
Thurs., April 11 at 11:00 a.m. Wayland Hall
Finance Committee Meeting
Tues., April 16 2:30 p.m.
Executive Committee Meeting
Tues., April 16 at 4:00 p.m.
Deacon's Meeting
Sun., April 21 at 8:30 a.m.
St. Paul's "Team B" Food Prep
Wed., April 24 at 1 p.m.
St. Paul's Crisis Ministry "Team B" Serve Lunch
Thurs., April 25 meet here at FBC 9:30 a.m.
Alzheimer/Dementia Caregivers’ Support Group
Thurs., April 25 at 11:00 a.m. Wayland Hall.
Book Club
The Shelf Indulgence Book Club will meet on Thurs., April 25 at 1:00 p.m. to discuss Other Birds, by Sarah Addison Allen.
Little Free Pantry
Our Deacons In-House Missions Team has created a sign up link so that we can keep our Little Free Pantry stocked each week. It is clear that this important ministry is being utilized by the community, and we want to be sure there is food available if someone should have a need. You may sign up using this link. Thank you, church family, for your care and compassion. There is a link at the top of this page, or click here: https://volunteersignup.org/XK7JT
Library News--Trivia Contest for Library Month in April
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First Baptist Youth
Reverend Patricia Turner
Associate Pastor
Last month, FBC Youth packed food boxes and also began a project at h.o.p.e. Ministry; tearing out carpet, spackling and preparing to paint at the Toy Store. They will be returning to paint this month.
They also attended the Wilkes Central High School Musical “Footloose” and enjoyed lunch together for Fast Food Friday, (and even a Tuesday)!
This month, during Merlefest April 25-29 the Youth need your help! Each year, the Youth parking lot fundraiser raises funds to support the youth ministry and missions. Volunteering to help park cars is one way you can show your support! If you would like to sign up for a timeslot (or slots!) to help park cars, please contact
Patricia at 704-473-4644.
Youth Ministry Need: The Youth Ministry is in need of a couple good, used couches. If anyone knows of any, please let Katie or Patricia know.
Forever Young
April 11 - Lunch and Games at Dom’s Bakery
Meet at Dom’s at 11:00 for lunch and games. Stay as long as you wish. Bring your cards and games!! Sign up in the church office with Katie or Patricia by April 8 if you plan to attend!!
Women of the Church
