eLink and bulletin for Sept. 6 – 13
Upcoming at FBC
SUNDAY, September 6
9:45 am Coffee & Conversation
10:00 am Outdoor Worship Service
11:00 am Outside Worship all church Picnic
6:00 pm Online Bible Study
MONDAY, September 7 Labor Day
OFFICE CLOSED
WEDNESDAY, September 9
7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY, September 10
7:00 pm Board Meeting
SUNDAY, September 13
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: Koinonia & Pathfinders
11:15 am Greeter Training & Thank You Luncheon
6:00 pm Online Bible Study
Ministry & Events
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
OFFICE CLOSED September 7
Please note that our office will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. We will resume normal business hours when we reopen on Tuesday, September 8.
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!
Sugar Creek Food Pack Day is Coming Up–—September 16th
Food from Midwest Food Bank will be delivered. Unload and set up helpers are requested at 11:15am. Food pack team is requested at Noon. Thanks
Love Packages Field Trip Sept.19 @ 8:15 am
The Love packages office has a workshop with plenty of tasks waiting for our hands to be done.
We are planning a field trip inviting elementary through adults to come with us on September 19 to volunteer at Love packages. We will carpool leaving from the church at 8:15 am. A lunch picnic will be provided. If you plan to attend, please sign up in the narthex For More information, please contact Michelle Wiggins at 618-303-3630.
Narrative budget deadline due September 27
The Narrative Budget highlights our mission and how we support each other while witnessing God’s love. Committees use it to reflect on ministries, celebrate generosity, and plan next years’ service. We will present the budget and discuss it in small groups over lunch on Sunday, November 1. To prepare, please email your completed committee sections to Debbie (debbie@fbcblm.org) and Amy (arudelady@gmail.com) by Sunday, September 27.
LOGOS is back! Wednesdays starting Sept.30th
Get ready for another exciting year of LOGOS! Beginning Wednesday, September 30, we’re kicking off our Wednesday Night Ministry for all ages!
LOGOS is a special intergenerational ministry where adults and children from age 3 through 12th grade come together to grow in faith, build relationships, have fun, and worship God. Each Wednesday night is packed with opportunities to learn, play, serve, and connect—including Bible Study, Recreation, Snacks, Worship Skills, Dinner, and Worship!
This Year’s Wednesday Night Schedule
4:15–4:30 PM — Arrival Time
4:30–4:50 PM — Recreation & Snacks
4:50–5:30 PM — Bible Study
5:30–6:00 PM — Worship Skills
6:00–7:00 PM — Family Time, Dinner & Worship
Whether you’re a longtime LOGOS participant or joining us for the first time, there’s a place for you! Come be part of a community where generations learn from one another, friendships grow, and faith comes alive.
*LOGOS Leader & Volunteer Meeting September 23rd at 5:30pm
If you’d like to help in LOGOS, please contact Michelle@fbcblm.org
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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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
