Prayer Requests

BOTH CAMPUSES

GATHER 
08/02/2026, Summer Family Worship Series. Proverbs: Walking in Wisdom to the Glory of God, "The Wise Friend," Proverbs 27:17
Sunday's Songs: 10,000 Reasons, Great Is Thy Faithfulness, Lord I Need You, In Christ Alone, Doxology.  Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube 
  • Pastor Steve's weekly newsletter may be accessed here NEWSLETTER, "We All Want to Live in Golden."
  • Family Worship - now through Kickoff Sunday in August. During this time, we invite our elementary children to join their families for worship services in the sanctuary (Field House in Decatur). Normal Elementary and Student Ministry classes will not meet during this time, but there will be nursery and Pre-K available during both service times. ABF classes will vary, so please check with the class teacher or stop by the Hub. We look forward to the summer and then returning to our full schedule in August.  
  • Child Evangelism Fellowship Teacher Training: This training will prepare you to serve in Good News Clubs in homes, community centers, or schools. It will also help those serving in First Bible’s Children’s Ministry to improve their skills. In person training, Sat., Aug. 15 at Central Baptist in Decatur, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m; or Zoom training, Sat., Aug. 29, 9 am-12:30 p.m. Contact Jennifer Wade, to register visit CEF
  • Men's Prayer Breakfast will start back up on Tuesday, August 11 at 6:30 AM at the Madison Campus/on Tuesday, August 18 at 6:30 AM at the Decatur Campus. Please join in a time of prayer, fellowship, and a delicious meal, as our community of men gathers together to exalt God and lift up the needs in our congregation and around the world. (Decatur date is tentative, changes will be posted). 

DECATUR CAMPUS

  • The Decatur Refresh has begun. Make sure you are staying up to date on church emails and receiving Decatur Campus text messages. If you are not receiving text message updates email hub@fbc.org. Thank you all for your prayers and patience as we pursue this major project. 
  • Fellowship Dinner: Please make plans to join us for a Fellowship Dinner Wednesday, August 19th, from 6:00-7:30, as we kick off a new semester of ministry! Dinner will be provided with a suggested donation of $5/person, not to exceed $20/family. Save the date, and registration will open soon! Wednesday night ministries will resume on Wednesday, August 26th. These dates are tentative and depend on any changes needed for the Decatur Refresh, but we will communicate any changes as soon as we know!
  • Parents of Littles, bring the whole family to the church for a time of fun and fellowship! Sunday, August 2nd, 5:00 p.m. Dinner will be provided in the tiled area just outside the field house and kids can play on the playground.
  • Join us Sunday, August 2nd, at 6 PM for the First Priority Prayer Walk at Frances Nungester Elementary. This prayer walk will be taking place at all Morgan and Lawrence 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!

MADISON CAMPUS

  • Discover FBC is the next step for anyone interested in learning more about First Bible. This class will help you better understand the beliefs, philosophy, and direction of our church, as well as meeting others in the same process. The next scheduled class is August 2. Register at the HUB, or online DISCOVER.
  • Membership Class, August 16 & 23. This two part class is for anyone interested in becoming a member of First Bible. Register here -  MEMBERSHIP, or at the HUB in the lobby.
  • Women’s Ministry Book Study. Who does the Bible tell me I am in Christ? In Identity Theft: Reclaiming the Truth of Who We Are in Christ, readers gain wisdom, perspective and insight from various authors, while exposing false notions of identity and learning to understand the biblical truth of our identity in Christ. Please prayerfully read the Introduction and first three chapters of the book before the first meeting. The book is available on AMAZON Register here for IDENTITY THEFT  or at the WM Table in the lobby. Aug 12 - Aug 26, 2026 (9:30 am - 11:30 am) Meeting on campus.
  • Women’s Summer Brunch, “In Every Season,” Saturday, August 22, 9:30-12:30. Ladies please join us for fellowship and encouragement. Mary Clifford will share her testimony about God’s sufficient grace in every season of life. Registration is $10 and is limited, Online reg. opens 7/26, or sign up at the Women’s Ministry Table in the Lobby.
  • For recurring Women's Ministry events, please visit MCWM.
  • Madison's Kickoff Sunday is coming up on Sunday, August 9th. Our regular Children's Ministry, Student Ministry, and Adult Bible Fellowships will resume on that date. That following Wednesday night, August 12th, our Student Ministry will also resume their Wednesday night Bible Study.
  • Men of First Bible, please join us for our next Men’s Ministry Dinner, Friday, August 28, 6-8p.m. Dinner is $15, and you can register online MEN'S DINNER (registration opens on Sunday, 8/2), or at the HUB by August 26.
  • Grief Share Class, If you've experienced the loss of a loved one, we want you to know that you don't have to go through your grief alone. GriefShare is a Christ-centered support group that offers hope,  encouragement, and practical help for those who are grieving. Our next 13-week session begins Wednesday, August 26, at 6:30 p.m. If you, or someone you know, could benefit from this ministry, we encourage you to join us. GRIEF SHARE

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Upcoming Dates

June 28-August 2 for Madison; August 9 for Decatur : Family Worship Services
August 9: Kickoff Sunday (Madison Campus)
August 16: Kickoff Sunday (Decatur Campus)