March 23-30
Scripture this week: Matthew 5:33-37
Upcoming at FBC:
Remember — To make sure your event is added to the eLink calendar, please make sure dates and times are sent to the office no later than Wednesday of each week
SUNDAY, March 23
Small Groups for Children & Adults @ 8:45 am
Coffee & Conversation in Barker Hall @ 9:45 am
Worship @ 10 am
Coffee & Conversation in Barker Hall @ 11 am
Small Groups for Adults: Pathfinders & Koinonia @ 11:15 am
Childcare available during classes – please contact Nathan Jennings if needed.
Sunday Lunch Bunch @ 12:15 pm
Safe Harbor @ 5:00 pm
Zoom Bible Study @ 6:00 pm Matthew 5:33-37 (Zoom)
MONDAY, March 24
Fiber Arts Group @ 6:00 pm
WEDNESDAY, March 26
Vesper Service @ 5:15 pm
Adult Small Group @ 5:40 pm
*** NO LOGOS ***
SUNDAY, March 30
Small Groups for Children & Adults @ 8:45 am
Coffee & Conversation in Barker Hall @ 9:45 am
Worship @ 10 am
Coffee & Conversation in Barker Hall @ 11 am
Small Groups for Adults: Pathfinders & Koinonia @ 11:15 am
Childcare available during classes – please contact Nathan Jennings if needed.
Zoom Bible Study @ 6:00 pm Matthew 6:1-8 (16-28) (Zoom)
Ministry & Events:
Sunday Lunch Bunch March 23 @ 12:15 pm
Come share a meal together after Sunday classes – meet up with Jan and Pastor Brian at 12:15. Group will decide where to go; may have 1-2 groups depending on the number of people
America for Christ 2024 Grace upon Grace
Thanks to a history of generous donations to the America for Christ (AFC) Offering, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has provided financial support to American Baptist churches and affiliated organizations across the United States and Puerto Rico year over year. Please help us continue to bring healing and hope to communities, families, children and Jesus’ disciples in 2024 by supporting this year’s America for Christ Offering. Go to our website to learn more
Pollinator Habitat update
The Facilities committee has been hard at work making additions to the pollinator habitat. Some of our money from the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation grant has been used to purchase 4 bluebird nest boxes. These were installed at the edges of the habitat to give the birds a good flight path and to be easily accessible for clean out.
We were also gifted a purple martin house which you will see at the top of a tall pole off the parking lot. This was donated to us by the Grand Prairie Bird Alliance who will be maintaining it. Eventually we hope that the church will take on this responsibility. This has been strategically placed so these birds have an open flight path from the pond at Northpoint to the box. It may take a year before we see these birds but we do hope that they will come! The habitat is definitely a work in progress that will continue to evolve. Click here to learn more !
FBC Trivia Night April 26th 6:30-8:30
Trivia night is coming soon! the sign up will be available soon so be ready to sign up as an individual or a team. More details to come
Time for Camp at Lake Springfield Baptist Camp!
There are many camps listed, and it gives you a chance to meet new people and grow together in faith! FBC would like to pay for half of your child’s camp fees for the summer. Please make sure to let us know if your child is attending! You can find fees, supplies list, and more camping experiences here
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- College Camp May 14-17 -for High School Grads up to 25 yrs.
- Sleepover Camp June 8-9 -for Grades 1-3rd.
- Jr High Camp July 6-12
- Elementary Day Camp June 6.
- Beginner Camp –June 10-13 for Grades 1st –4th.
- Intermediate Camp June 14-18 for Grades 4th-6th
- Family Camp July 25-27.
- Water Walkers—July 13-19- Sr. High Camp
- 24 Hr. Camp June 29-30 for Grades 4th-6th
- Young at Heart Day Camp –July 5
Through The Bible – Spending Time with Jesus in 2025
The reading schedule is adapted for 2025 from one created by Bob Rognlien*, and is meant to be part of a slow, prayerful devotional every Monday through Saturday. With a daily reading of around 10-15 verses at a time, it is paced to give space to reflect on Jesus’ words and actions and how they connect to our lives today. Click here to learn more
Volunteer opportunity-
Midwest foodbank Annual Bike Fundraiser
The Midwest Food Bank is looking for volunteers and bikers for its annual bike ride fundraiser to be held Saturday June 21, 2025. Bikers who wish to ride are encouraged to register (in April).
Volunteers are needed to staff rest stops, put up signage the day ahead, assist with registration and other roles. Donations of homemade cookies and bars are also needed. Volunteers who serve the day of the event are provided a delicious lunch of pulled pork from Woody and Bubba’s.
If you are available for any of these volunteer roles, please see Carolyn Wetzel for details or call her at (309) 830-9548.
ABC-GRR: Newsletter
Read the Mainstream for information on the region and upcoming events.
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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