eLink and bulletin for Aug. 23-30
Upcoming at FBC
FRIDAY, August 21
5:00 pm All church Game Night
SATURDAY, August 22
12:00 pm Youth Lock in Pick Up
SUNDAY, August 23
9:45 am Coffee & Conversation
10:00 am Worship Service
11:00 am Coffee & Conversation
11:15 am Small Groups for Adults: Building Relationships
5:00 pm Safe Harbor
6:00 pm Online Bible Study
MONDAY, August 24
6:00 pm Fiber Arts Grp.
WEDNESDAY, August 26
5:30 pm Vespers * Meeting at FBC
SUNDAY, August 30
9:45 am Coffee & Conversation
10:00 am Worship Service
11:00 am Coffee & Conversation
11:15 am Small Groups for Adults: Building Relationships
12:30 pm Luncheon
6:00 pm Online Bible Study
Ministry & Events
All Church GAME NIGHT— Friday Aug. 21, @ 5pm
Join us for a fun-filled Game Night tonight from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM!This event is open to all ages, and complimentary snacks will be provided. You are highly encouraged to bring along your favorite board or card game to share with the group.
We look forward to seeing you there for an evening of great company and friendly competition
Boo Crew Team Meeting Aug 31 @ 7pm
Join us for a crucial planning session as we prepare for this year’s Trunk or Treat event! We will meet on August 31 at 7:00 PM to map out our event layout, coordinate vehicle setups, and dive into the finer logistics to ensure a safe, organized, and unforgettable night for the community. Please come ready with your creative ideas and any questions regarding spacing, power needs, or volunteer roles. See you there!
Outdoor Worship – Sunday September 6th at 10:00AM
Our second outdoor service will be Labor Day weekend on our South lawn (both shady and sunny spots available!) so bring your favorite lawn chair and dress comfortably. Online streaming of the service will continue at our regular YouTube channel.
Following the service, plan to stay for lunch. The church will supply sandwich fixings and drinks. Those that are able please bring a dish to share: salad or side (last names A-L) or dessert (last names M-Z). Any changes due to weather will be communicated via church website and Facebook page by 8:00a on the 6th
ABWM Salad Potluck & Meeting Monday Sept 14
A brand-new program year is kicking off, and we want you to be a part of it! Join us on Monday, September 14th at 12:00 PM for our salad luncheon. Please bring your favorite salad to share; we will gladly provide the drinks and desserts. We are also thrilled to invite the men of FBC to join us for this special kickoff event!
Love Packages Field Trip Sept.19
Calling children, youth and families! We are doing a field Trip to Love Packages in Butler Illinois! We will help package Christian literature to be sent overseas! A picnic lunch will be provided! More details to come!
LOGOS is back!! Wednesdays starting Sept.30th
This is an intergenerational program for youth ages 3 (potty trained) through 12th grade! If you’d like to volunteer as a leader in LOGOS, we need Bible Study Leaders, leaders wanting to share a Worship Art of Skill, Recreation Leaders, and people willing to serve on a cook team!
We’re Hiring a Praise Team Leader
Do you know someone with musical talent, leadership skills, and a heart for worship? First Baptist Church is seeking a part-time Praise Team Leader. Please help us share this opportunity within your networks and throughout our community. If you are on Facebook, it can be as easy as liking and sharing the post from the church’s facebook page.
For more information or a complete job description, details are on our website, or contact us by email at HR@fbcblm.org.
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
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Supporting the Ministry Together
FBC
In the Community
FIA Annual Mum Fundraiser
Faith in Action has an annual mum sale to help raise funds for this FBC mission partner. Pre-orders are due Aug. 28. Mums are sold in three sizes, ranging in price from $15 to $39. Pickup will be held Sep. 10 at St. John’s Lutheran Church. To order, visit the website: bnfia.org/mums, or call: 309 827-778
Contact Us
Office Hours —
Mon. -Thurs.– 9 am -1:30 pm.; Fri: 9 am – 11am
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/618-303-363
