eLink and bulletin for Nov 8-15
Upcoming at FBC
SUNDAY, November 8
9:15 am Bells 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, November 9
1:00 pm ABWM fieldtrip
4:00 pm Facilities
WEDNESDAY November 11 Veteran’s Day
OFFICE CLOSED
10:45 am Hope Packs unpacking team @ 11:00 am** bagging team @ 11:45 am
4:15 -7:00 pm LOGOS
5:00 pm Adult Bible Study- Bible 101
6:00 pm LOGOS- Worship & Meal
THURSDAY, November 12
7:00 pm Board Meeting
SUNDAY, November 15
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
1:00 pm Celebration of Life for Paul Baker
6:00 pm Online Bible Study
Sunday Worship Bulletin
Ministry & Events
ABWM Field trip meet in FBC Parking lot– leaving at 1:00pm
On Monday, November 9th, we will take a field trip to the Agape House on ISU’s campus to learn about the Campus Ministry there and assemble treat bags for the students to enjoy during finals. Phil Grizzard leads the American Baptist Campus Ministry at ISU which welcomes all students. Meet in the Church Parking Lot at 1:00 p.m. and we will carpool to ISU. Anyone is welcome to join us that afternoon.
Save the Date LOVE packages Field Trip
Nov.21 -Meet at FBC @ 8:00 am – Leaving at 8:15 am
All ages are welcome to join us as we carpool to Butler, Illinois to help pack up Christian literature to be sent to Global servants around the world. We need at least 20 to sign up to go on this trip! The sign up will be on the Narthex table! Lunch will be provided!
Hanging of the Greens November 22 after Worship
We will be all hands-on deck immediately following worship service to decorate the church for Advent. There will be a variety of decorating tasks around the building suitable for all ages, followed by our annual Stewardship Potluck at noon featuring fried chicken. If you are participating, please bring a favorite side dish or dessert to share with everyone. Please remember to RSVP to the church office to help us prepare for this wonderful time of fellowship.
2027 Pledge Campaign-
Didn’t receive a letter and pledge card? Just let the church office know and we’ll get one for you. Please return your card on or before Consecration Sunday. If you’d like, you can set up a one-time or recurring gift for 2027 through EasyTithe using the QR code or web link. Just choose a 2027 start date and drop Debbie a quick email or note it on your pledge card, since EasyTithe doesn’t let us know when a gift is set up. Your pledge stays confidential and is seen only by our financial secretary. Questions? Email Debbie
Share n Care 2026
Over the past several years, FBC has generously given to five families of the Sugar Creek Elementary School a Christmas beyond imagination. Food, household and personal hygiene items, as well as an abundance of gifts. It is time again to start shopping and wrapping. You will be able to pick a name (or two or three) and purchase the suggested gift on the tag.
You may start picking out your gift (or two or three) on Sunday November 8th on the table in the elevator hallway. Families will be color coded. Everyone in the family will have two tags attached together. One tag will list the first name of the individual, age (only for children), male or female, and suggested gift item. The other tag will only have the name of the individual on it.
Once you purchase the gift (or gifts) please wrap them and attach the tag that only has the individual’s name on it. Bring it back to church starting on November 29th and leave it in the appropriately colored large Hy-Vee box in the hallway leading to the kitchen. All gifts must be collected no later than December 14th. Some wrapping supplies will be available on the Sharing the Blessing table in the hallway to the elevator.
Dates to remember:
If you have any questions, contact Becky at rebekah.becky.strack@gmail.com. Sharing the Blessings thanks you in advance for making this Christmas season one to remember for our Sugar Creek Families.
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
LSBC Fundraiser Nov.14th- There will be a Banquet with silent auction at Lake Springfield Baptist Camp to fundraise for renovations to the camp and this coming summer camp season. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14tCPd9XvaV/
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
