Prayer Requests

BOTH CAMPUSES

GATHER 
05/10/2026, New Series begins, The Fall: How Our Great Loss Exalts God’s Great Love, "Why Is Motherhood Both Glorious and Laborious?" Genesis 1-3
Sunday's Songs: Praise to the Lord (Joyful, Joyful), God of Wonders, Behold Our God, Grace Alone. Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube 
  • Pastor Steve's weekly newsletter may be accessed here NEWSLETTER, "Mothers and the Book-Trained Mind."
  • Student Ministry registration is open form Middle School Crossings Camp (7/11-15). The High School Snowbird Camp (6/1-6) registration is full. Please email CHERYL in Decatur, or JOHN in Madison, or HUB to be put on the waitlist.Camp costs and registration info can be found on our website under EVENT REGISTRATION 
  • Africa Renewal Ministry Katovu Sponsors – Greg Garner is FBC’s contact for our Child Sponsorship Program and he will be sending out updates on the sponsored children of Katovu. If you are sponsoring a child and did not receive an update from him last week, or have questions and would like to sponsor a child, please email HUB and we will connect you with Greg.
  • Children’s Ministry: Walk Thru the Bible Old Testament LIVE with FBC missionaries Mark Schaaf and Tim Blycker. otLIVE is for children who have completed kindergarten - 5th grade. Children will learn about the major events and people of the Old Testament in a fun way. Thursday, July 16, 8:45 - 3:15, at the Madison Campus. Register online, OTLIVE, or at the HUB,  by July 2. $20 per child for materials and lunch. Optional purchase of flashcards - one per family - $15. 

DECATUR CAMPUS

  • GO! Baby Bottle Boomerang and Formula Drive for Sav-A-Life Pregnancy Resource Center ends Sunday, May 10th. 
  • Children’s Shine Ministry, Wheeling Into Summer, Wednesday, June 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Children should bring their own bike or scooter and also a helmet for safety. Snacks and water provided. Don’t miss out on this fun evening of fellowship! No registration required. 
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes Power Camp returns, June 15-19 at Decatur Baptist Church. Online registration at nwalfca.org. For children who have completed K through 13 years old.

MADISON CAMPUS

  • Ladies Ministry, Scripture & Scones will meet May 14 and then break for the summer. Join us for a time of refreshment and encouragement in the Scriptures and individual time of quiet & study. We will provide the scones & coffee! (9:30 - 11:00 a.m.)
  • Discover FBC is the next step for anyone interested in learning more about First Bible Church.  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 June 7. Register online,  
    MADISON DISCOVER, or at the HUB. (registration to open this week)
  • Membership Class. This is a two- part class for those who want to learn more about becoming a part of the First Bible Church family, Jun 14 - Jun 21, (10:45 am - 12:00 pm). Register at the HUB in the lobby. Online registration will open up next week. 
  • Children’s Shine Ministry, Wheeling Into Summer, Wednesday, June 3, 6:00 -7:30 p.m. Children should bring their own bike or scooter and also a helmet for safety. Snacks and water provided. Don’t miss out on this fun evening of fellowship! No registration required. 

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Upcoming Dates

June 1-6: Snowbird (HS Camp)
June 3: DC & MC Wheeling into Summer
June 8-12: Quiet Waters Family Retreat
June 15-19: FCA Camp
July 11-15: Crossings (MS Camp)
July 16: otLIVE Walk thru the Bible (Elementary)
June 28-August 2: Family Worship Services