eLink and bulletin for April 12-19
Upcoming at FBC:
SUNDAY, April 12
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
6:00 pm Online Bible Study
MONDAY, April 13
1:30 pm ABWM Meeting
WEDNESDAY, April 15
10:00 AM Hope Pack Delivery
4:30-5:00 pm LOGOS arrival
5:00 pm Adult Small Groups – James & The Chosen
6:00 pm LOGOS Attends Vespers
6:15 pm Family Time & Dinner
7:00 pm Closing Time
SATURDAY, April 18
2:00 pm Birthday Celebration for Gabrielle
SUNDAY, April 19
9:45 am Coffee & Conversation
10:00 am Worship Service
11:00 am Coffee & Conversation
11:15 am Small Groups for Adults: Pathfinders & Koinonia
11:15 am Newcomer Luncheon
4:00 pm Serbia Mission Talent Show
6:00 pm Online Bible Study
Sunday Worship Bulletin
Ministry & Events
Staff Announcement
It is with gratitude for her service and understanding of her circumstances, that we share that Allison Benton will be concluding her formal staff ministry with us later this summer as she steps away to focus on her education and primary vocation. During her time as Praise Team Leader, which began in August of 2021, she has faithfully served in the preparation, planning and leadership of the music shared by the Praise Team on Sunday morning. She was instrumental in the creation and leadership of our Wednesday Evening Vespers service, which continues to this day and is adapting to meet the needs of the church. Allison has provided thoughtful, spiritually grounded and passionate leadership, and we have been blessed through her ministry and example. As much as we will miss her on staff, we fully support her in focusing on her education and future path and appreciate her graciousness and thoughtfulness in ensuring a healthy transition.
We are thankful for the many ways she has enriched the life and ministry of the church before and during her formal role as a member of our staff, and look forward to sharing the journey together as part of the First Baptist Church family in the days and years to come. When we know more about the timing of the formal transition, we will let everyone know about how we will be celebrating her and her ministry. In the meantime, please share your encouragement and prayers for Allison.
Birthday Celebration for Gabrielle April 18 @ 2-5 pm in Barker Hall
G is turning 50, and we’d love to have you join in the celebration in Barker Hall on Saturday, April 18 from 2-5pm! Stop by anytime for cake and snacks. Please no gifts, though we value stories and photos and shared memories!
Serbia Mission Talent Show Apr 19 @ 4:00 PM
FBC has three missionaries going to Serbia this summer! Helen Ogar, Sarah Wollenweber and Lincoln Wollenweber will be joining others in the GRR to hold a VBS program and offer light construction help July 3 – 13, 20-26.
Please mark your calendar for April 19th 4:00 pm for an all church all talent show! We will need singers, actors, artists, bakers, cooks and more. Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex on the information table. If you have questions or need more information, please talk with Joyce Benton or Becky Strack.
For more information on the trip, click here
LOGOS Closing Celebration April 29 @ 5:00 pm
Join us April 29th, 5–7 PM for a carnival-themed celebration! Enjoy games, a potluck, a special Vespers Service, a festive honor of our graduates and thank you to our LOGOS leaders! Don’t miss the fun—come celebrate with us!
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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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
