Prayer Requests

BOTH CAMPUSES

GATHER 07/27/25 The Great Wait: Delight and Discernment in the Second Coming, "Six Things to Do While We Wait for Jesus, 5" 2 Corinthians 5:9-10
Sunday's Songs: My Soul Will Wait (Psalm 62), I Will Wait for You (Psalm 130), Jesus Strong and Kind, Turn Your Eyes. Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube 
  • Pastor Steve's weekly newsletter,  can be accessed here, NEWSLETTER, "Say It Ain't So, Chip and Jo! 
  • Discover Class: Learn more about First Bible and how to get connected. Discover is scheduled for Sunday,  August 3 in Madison at 10:45; and on September 7th on both campuses,  9:15 in Decatur & 10:45 in Madison.  Register ONLINE, or at the HUB.
  • Family Worship: Now - August 3rd. During this time, we invite our children to join their families for worship services in the sanctuary. Elementary classes and Student Ministry will not meet during this time. Elementary aged children will have a special bulletin for each of these Sundays. ABF classes will vary, so please check with the class teacher or stop by the Hub. Nursery - Preschool will continue to meet. You can grab a Parent Packet near the bulletins or at the Hub on Sunday, also available online here, to find details, tips, and helpful resources for parents during family worship.
  • Membership Class - If you're interested in becoming a member of First Bible, a two part membership class will take place on August 17 & 24, 9:15 in Decatur and 10:45 in Madison.  You can register on our website or stop by the Hub. MEMBERSHIP CLASS
  • Mission Trip to British Columbia to assist FBC missionaries, Wayne and Brittany Campbell, Sept. 30-Oct. 6. Contact Matt Dubach on the Decatur Campus; and Justin Knighten on the Madison Campus.  Informational meeting is on July 27, 10:45 for both campuses. 
  • Morning of Prayer, Saturday, August 23, 8-11:30 a.m. on both campuses. This morning offers an opportunity to join together as a church in uninterrupted time with the Lord in prayer and devotion. Whether you can come for the whole morning, or can only come for part of the time, we hope you'll partner with us by setting aside time to pray for our church, our community, and the world, as we bring our requests before the Lord.

DECATUR CAMPUS

  • Join us Sunday, August 3rd, at 6 PM for the First Priority Prayer Walk at Frances Nungester Elementary. This prayer walk will be taking place at all Morgan, Lawrence, and Cullman County Schools, so if you don’t already have plans to attend your child’s school, we would love to have as many First Bible members as possible praying at our Partners in Education, Frances Nungester.
  • Decatur Campus, our Children's Ministry has a paid nursery position open. We need someone willing to work on Sunday mornings during both services. Email ROBIN for more information.
  • Please make plans to join us for a Fellowship Dinner Wednesday, August 13th, from 6:00-7:30, as we kick off a new semester of ministry! Dinner will be provided. Register by August 10th online or at the Hub! Suggested donation of $5 per person, not to exceed $20 per family (Collected on night of dinner)
    FELLOWSHIP DINNER
  • Women’s Discipleship Groups. Register online or at the HUB. Wednesday night groups will be reading the book Gospel Mom by Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler. Our Thursday night group will be reading the book Identity Theft by Melissa Kruger. Go to the Women’s Ministry Page on the website for more info. The Thursday group will not have childcare. Groups begin 8/20 & 8/21. WEDNESDAY NIGHT  THURSDAY NIGHT

MADISON CAMPUS

  • Essentials Discipleship Class (Sundays, Aug 17 - Nov 2 , 5:30 -7:00 pm): There are many doctrines that Christians can think differently on, but have you ever wondered which ones we must agree on? Ones that we would consider essential? Join Pastor Jared for a 12 week discipleship class where this topic will be explored. The doctrines that will be studied include The Bible, Atonement, Justification, and Sanctification. Register online, ESSENTIALS CLASS, or stop by the Hub! 
  • Ladies Ministry: In the Hands of the Potter: Women’s Connections Brunch. Join us Saturday, August 16, for fellowship, encouragement, and opportunities to connect with the women of FBC and various ministries. Registration is $5. Please register by August 13. If you are in need of childcare, very limited childcare is available. For more information, contact Mary Clifford. Here is the link to register CONNECTIONS BRUNCH

Sunday Schedule

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DECATUR CAMPUS

Sunday,  07/27/25 
9:15a.m. Worship Service
10:45a.m.  Worship Service
Children's Classes, Nursery-Pre K both hours

MADISON CAMPUS

Sunday,  07/27/25 (ABF Classes will vary, please check at the HUB in the lobby)
9:15a.m. Worship Service
9:15a.m. Adult Bible Fellowship (some ABF's will meet)
10:45a.m.  Worship Service
10:45a.m. Adult Bible Fellowship (some ABF's will meet)
Children's Classes, Nursery-Pre K  both hours

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