Upcoming at FBC:
SATURDAY, January 10
6:00 pm Christmas Trivia Night
SUNDAY, January 11
9:15 am Choir Rehearsal
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 Zoom Bible Study Zoom
TUESDAY, January 14
10:00 am Hope Pack Delivery
SUNDAY, January 18
9:15 am Choir Rehearsal
9:45 am Coffee & Conversation
10:00 am Worship Service
11:00 am Coffee & Conversation
11:15 am Newcomer Luncheon
11:15 am Small Groups for Adults: Pathfinders & Koinonia
5:00 pm Zoom Bible Study Zoom
Click here to access the January 11 Bulletin
Ministry & Events
Christmas Trivia Rescheduled January 10 at 6pm-8 pm
Christmas Trivia has been changed to January 10 at 6pm.
Sign up through the church Facebook page or on the table in the Narthex.
Bring snacks for your table or to share with everyone. Drinks
will be provided. If you have questions, contact Joyce Benton at
(309) 824-3168.
Newcomer Luncheon Sun. Jan 18, 2026 @ 11:15 am
We will be having our newcomer luncheon on Sunday January 18 after worship. This meeting gives newer attendees a chance to meet people, ask questions about FBC and learn about the American Baptist denomination. If you plan to come let Joyce Benton know at (309) 824-3168.
Office Closed
The Office will be closed on Monday January 19,2026 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen at our regular time on Tuesday January 20, 2026.
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.
The Old Testament Overview The New Testament Overview
Resources from www.bibleproject.com
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Regular features include Growth Points, Church Revitalization Initiative, classified ads, ordinations and installations of new pastors, photos of events from GRR churches, information and registration for future events, and an uplifting message from GRR Executive Minister Patty King Bilyeu. Don’t miss another issue —subscribe today!
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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
Vespers Coordinator & Praise Team Leader: Allison@fbcblm.org/309-846-0403
