Prayer Requests

BOTH CAMPUSES

GATHER 
08/23/26 Series: Immediately, the Gospel of Mark's Concise Guide to Following Jesus. "God in Sandals: The World’s Most Famous Person." Mark 1:2-13
Sunday's Songs:I Stand Amazed (How Marvelous), All Sufficient Merit, The Love of God, O Praise the Name (Anástasis) . Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube 
  • Pastor Steve's weekly newsletter may be accessed here NEWSLETTER, "Coins, Propaganda, and the Son of God."
  • Discover Class: Learn more about First Bible and how to get connected at the next class September 6,  Madison Campus, 10:45a.m; Decatur Campus, September 13, 10:45a.m. Register at the HUB, online, or just show up the day of class. Register DECATUR, MADISON
  • Child Evangelism Fellowship Teacher Training: This training will prepare you to serve in Good News Clubs. It will also help those serving in First Bible’s Children’s Ministry to improve their skills. Zoom training, Sat., Aug. 29, 9 am-12:30 p.m. Contact Jennifer Wade, to register visit CEF
  • Men's Prayer Breakfast: Decatur & Madison Campuses, 6:30 AM.  A time of prayer, fellowship, and a delicious meal.

DECATUR CAMPUS

  • This Sunday, August 23, Adult Bible Fellowships resume, Student Ministry and Children's Classes will resume. Worship services will continue to meet in the Field House. 
  • Decatur Campus Refresh: 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 26, from 6:00-7:30. Dinner will be provided with a suggested donation of $5/person, not to exceed $20/family. Click here, DINNER. to register by 8/19. Wednesday night ministries will resume on September 2. 
  • New Wednesday night class - Proverbs, September 2 - November 18, 6:15-7:30. Proverbs on Wednesday night will serve as a comprehensive topical follow-up to our summer sermon series. We will explore the depths of this practical and timeless book, focusing on wise and successful living. Be sure to attend to gain further insights and personal applications from God's wisdom literature. Register at the HUB, or online, PROVERBS. 
  • Wednesday night groups - Couples Marriage Groups & a Women's Group. Marriage group will walk through a sermon series on marriage by Tim Keller along with a study of Ephesians. Women's group for ladies who are single or whose husbands are serving and unable to attend a marriage group with them. This group will use the Deep Dish podcast alongside Philippians for meaningful conversations on biblical truth. Here are the links to register: LADIES DISCIPLESHIP GROUP, COUPLES GROUP
  • Ladies Bible Study. Precept  Study, Daniel, Part 2: Gaining Understanding of the Time of the End" Sept. 9-Nov. 18, Wed. mornings, 9-11  Click the link for additional details. PRECEPT
  • Ladies Bible Study: Book of Joshua. In this 10-session, verse-by-verse study, Jen Wilkin helps us see how God’s commands, though sometimes difficult, are always rooted in His steadfast love for His people. Wed. morning (9:30-11) or Sun. afternoon. (3-5) Click these links for additional information
     WED JOSHUA, SUN JOSHUA
  • Membership Class, September 20 & October 4, 10:45 a.m. 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. 

MADISON CAMPUS

  • Membership Class, Second Session is Aug. 23. This class is for anyone interested in becoming a member of First Bible. Register here -  MEMBERSHIP
  • Women's Ministry, Bible Study: Hermeneutics 101. We are beginning our journey of Bible literacy this fall with a study course in Hermeneutics -the study of biblical interpretation- to better equip us and build our confidence in studying the Bible. This study uses an online course through Lifeway Women’s Academy. To receive the discounted price of $39 as well as a binder of pre-printed materials, you must register online by Thursday, August 27 (after 8/27 the cost will be $59). We don’t want the cost to keep you from the course, so if this is a challenge for you, please let  Mary Clifford know as we have a scholarship fund available. Limited Childcare N-PS on Wed. mornings. Will meet Sept. 1-Nov. 12; Tues. evenings  (6:30-8:15) or Wed or Thurs. morning (9:30-11:15).  Event Registration Page
  • Women’s Ministry, “Turn to God for Wisdom,” a video presentation from the Together for the Gospel Conference with keynote speaker, Melissa Kruger. Sunday afternoon, Sept. 13, 2-3 p.m. in the sanctuary. Families are welcome. No registration required.
  • For recurring Women's Ministry events (Play & Praise; prayer group), please visit MCWM.
  • Men of First Bible, please join us for our next Men’s Ministry Dinner, Fri., August 28, 6-8p.m. Dinner is $15, and you can register online MEN'S DINNER or at the HUB by August 26.
  • Grief Share Group, 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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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)