eLink and bulletin for April 19-26
Upcoming at FBC:
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
12:00 pm Serbia Mission Talent Show Setup
4:00 pm Serbia Mission Talent Show
6:00 pm Online Bible Study
TUESDAY, April 21
6:00 pm Connecting /Community Mtg
7:00 pm Worship Ministry Mtg
WEDNESDAY, April 22
4:30-5:00 pm LOGOS arrival
5:00 pm Adult Small Groups: James & The Chosen
6:00 pm Vespers Service
6:15 pm Shared Meal-
SUNDAY, April 26
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
5:00 pm Safe Harbor
6:00 pm Online Bible Study
Ministry & Events
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
Newcomer Luncheon Sun April 26 , 2026 @ 11:15 am
We will be having our newcomer luncheon on Sunday April 26 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, contact the office!
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!
Annual Business Meeting & Potluck Sunday May 3 After Worship Service
Our annual business meeting will be held on May 3rd at 11:15 AM, following the worship service. This is a great time for the Board and congregation to share updates, and you can submit any questions in the Narthex comment box beforehand. Afterward, please join us in Barker Hall for a potluck fellowship meal. Remember to bring a main dish, side, or dessert to share, as drinks and place settings will be provided.
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
