eLink and bulletin for May 24-31
Upcoming at FBC:
FRIDAY, MAY 22
6:30 pm Sam & Jo Haning’s Graduation Celebration (@ FBC)
SATURDAY, May 23
11:00 am Rylee Larson Graduation Open House 1503 Tearose Lane Blm 61704
3:00 pm George Dubach’s Graduation Celebration (@ FBC)
SUNDAY, May 24
9:45 am Coffee & Conversation
10:00 am Worship Service
11:00 am Coffee & Conversation
11:15 am Small Groups for Adults: Pathfinders & Koinonia
5:00 pm Safe Harbor
6:00 pm Online Bible Study
MONDAY, May 25 Memorial Day
OFFICE CLOSED
TUESDAY, May 26
10:00 am Celebration of Life for Florene Lawrence
12:00 pm Florene Lawrence Funeral service
WEDNESDAY, May 27
4:30 pm ESL Star Literacy (Meeting in Rm 004)
5:30 pm ESL Star Literacy (Meeting in The Library)
5:30 pm Vespers – (*Meeting at FBC)
SUNDAY, May 31
9:45 am Coffee & Conversation
10:00 am Worship Service
11:00 am Coffee & Conversation
11:15 am Small Groups for Adults: Pathfinders & Koinonia, Narnia Classes
6:00 pm Online Bible Study
Ministry & Events
Brian on Vacation May 24 until June 3
Pastor Brian will be on vacation from this evening through the afternoon of June 3, please contact Al Strauch or Nathan Jennings if there is a need or emergency.
Celebration of Life for Florene Lawrence
A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the First Baptist Church in Bloomington, with the funeral service immediately following at 12:00 p.m. Interment will take place at Hudson Cemetery in Hudson.
Narnia Small Group Sundays at 11:15am Starting May 31st- Meeting in the Assembly Rm
A new Sunday small group adventure is coming soon! Join us as we journey through The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. Participants can choose to read the book, watch the movie, or listen to the audiobook as we explore this beloved story together.
During class, we’ll break into age groups for fun activities, discussion, and learning as we discover the Christian themes woven throughout the story.
Designed for all ages, this class offers opportunities for elementary students, youth, and adults to learn, grow, and experience the adventure together!
Sundays at 11:15am Starting May 31st in the assembly Room at FBC
For those wanting to read/listen to the book, please read Chapters 1 & 2 for May 31st
Audiobook: Listen through 16:00 YouTube Audiobook Link
Worship Offering Signup
For our musicians, singers, poets and artists – beauty in song and image is one of the ways we offer praise to God. From a choir anthem to a violin solo, a vocal piece or shared poem or a piece of artwork or video, these gifts help us all to express and enter into worship.
If you would be willing to share a song, poem or other worship expression, please sign up here to choose an open date: Worship Offering Signup
Annual Meeting Comment
We received a comment in the suggestion box that was not addressed during the annual meeting. The question/comment was that the Church looks nice but the AC units are unsightly, can something be done with landscaping or fencing to hide them? Thank you for the comment and sorry that it didn’t get brought up during the meeting.
The units used to be shielded by pine trees. The pines came to the end of their life and had to be removed. Since that time, Facilities has discussed options for new screening but tabled making a decision. There are several factors for tabling it; replacement of the AC units is imminent, best option of screening them as well as the cost and the funding for all this.
That being said, it is on the long list of potential projects the committee has and reviews regularly. Al S; Moderator
Fellowship Fund Request
The Fellowship Fund is a way that the church responds to emergency needs in the community and among the congregation, working alongside local agencies. We are able to do this thanks to the generous ‘over and above’ giving from the congregation. If you would like to share in this ministry, gifts can be designated in the offering envelopes in the sanctuary or given online by using the QR code in the bulletin and selecting ‘Fellowship Fund’ from the drop-down menu. If you are in need or know someone in need, please contact the church office or Pastor Brian.
Through the Bible in 2026 –The Bible Project
Come share in a journey to better understand the books of scripture and how they fit together into one story using fantastic resources from BibleProject. We will be featuring two short videos per week that will bring us through the whole of scripture and key concepts in a year.
Resources from www.bibleproject.com
Supporting the Ministry Together:
FBC
IN THE COMMUNITY
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Judson College Family Workday
Judson College Family Workday is Thursday June 11th. Various projects include renovating homes at the University, landscape work and room updates. If you are interested, please contact Steve Street at stevenallynstreet@gmail.com for more details. Sharing the Blessings will reimburse you a meal for each member of the family and a tank of gas.
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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
Director of Children and Youth Ministries: Michelle@fbcblm.org/618-303-3630
Praise Team Leader: Allison@fbcblm.org/309-846-0403
