eLink and bulletin for Oct. 18-25
Upcoming at FBC
SUNDAY, October 18
9:15 am Choir Rehearsal
9:45 am Prayer Shawl Blessing
9:45 am Coffee & Conversation
10:00 am Worship Service
11:00 am Coffee & Conversation
11:15 am Small Groups for Adults: Pathfinders & Koinonia
6:00 pm Online Bible Study
TUESDAY, October 20
5:45 pm Connecting/Community
7:00 pm Worship Ministry
WEDNESDAY, October 21
4:15 -7:00 pm LOGOS
5:00 pm Adult Bible Study- Bible 101
6:00 pm LOGOS- Worship & Meal
7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal
SUNDAY, October 25
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
4:00 pm Trunk or Treat
5:00 pm Safe Harbor
6:00 pm Online Bible Study
Ministry & Events
Prayer Shawl Blessing Before Worship Service on Oct. 18 @ 9:45 am
All are warmly invited to join us in the church library on Sunday, October 18th, at 9:45 AM for a special prayer shawl blessing. This meaningful moment will take place just before our regular worship service.
Join Us for Trunk or Treat! 🎃Sunday October 25 @ 4 pm
Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of fun and fellowship for all ages on Sunday, October 25th! We are looking for donors, and Volunteers to help make this annual community event a success.
There are several ways you can get involved:
Decorate a Trunk: Members are invited to park and decorate their car trunks to hand out goodies. You can register by contacting the church office or You can sign up here
Donate Candy: We need plenty of sweet treats! Please drop off bags of candy under the Missions bulletin board. You can sign up here
We can’t wait to see you there for this wonderful tradition!
Narrative Budget Luncheon Sunday, November 1, 2026
Join us for our annual Narrative Budget Luncheon following worship service. Over a shared meal, we will gather in small groups to explore the budget, hear the stories behind our ministries, and reflect on how our shared resources support the mission and values of our church. Please save the date and plan to be part of this meaningful conversation
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
Have You Subscribed to The Mainstream?
The Mainstream is a monthly newsletter published by the American Baptist Churches of the Great Rivers Region and features news and articles about region ministries and events. Click for the most current issue
Supporting the Ministry Together:
FBC
IN THE COMMUNITY
Volunteering at Faith in Action
Faith in Action is seeking individuals or groups to help our Care Receivers with fall raking. This year’s designated cleanup weekends are November 14–15 and November 21–22, but you are welcome to choose another day that works better for you or your group around those times.
Faith in Action will provide the names and contact information of older adults who have requested assistance. Helping with Fall Cleanup is a simple but meaningful way to help older adults remain independent in their own homes.
Please let Faith in Action know if you will participate this year, whether you have a group or would like to be paired with others to form a raking team. Also, please give an indication of the number of yards you/our group can take on.
Volunteers should plan to bring their own rakes, leaf blowers, and gloves. Tarps are also very helpful! Stacey Bill, Faith in Action Volunteer Coordinator
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/618-303-3630
