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08/30/26 Series: Immediately, the Gospel of Mark's Concise Guide to Following Jesus. "What Is the Kingdom of God?" Mark 1:14-34.
Sunday's Songs: All Creatures of Our God and King, Be Thou My Vision, His Mercy Is More, In Christ Alone. Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube
Benevolence Offering: Did you know every 5th Sunday of the month we collect a benevolence offering to help support those in need within our church and local community? As you leave services today, collection baskets for the special offering are available in Decatur at the back of the sanctuary, and in Madison, on the table outside the sanctuary. You can also give online by clicking "benevolence" on the drop down fund menu.
08/30/26 Series: Immediately, the Gospel of Mark's Concise Guide to Following Jesus. "What Is the Kingdom of God?" Mark 1:14-34.
Sunday's Songs: All Creatures of Our God and King, Be Thou My Vision, His Mercy Is More, In Christ Alone. Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube
Benevolence Offering: Did you know every 5th Sunday of the month we collect a benevolence offering to help support those in need within our church and local community? As you leave services today, collection baskets for the special offering are available in Decatur at the back of the sanctuary, and in Madison, on the table outside the sanctuary. You can also give online by clicking "benevolence" on the drop down fund menu.
- Pastor Steve's weekly newsletter may be accessed here NEWSLETTER, "Why We All Loved Dolly."
- 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 a.m. A time of prayer, fellowship, and a delicious meal.
- Circle Ranch VBS, Saturday, September 19, 8:30-11:30 a.m. While foster parents are gathering in the chapel for training, we have an opportunity to love on their kids and show them the love of Jesus. We need adults and students (must be 13) to help with crafts, games and childcare. Also, help is needed setting up Friday afternoon from 5:30-7:30 p.m. You can sign up online or at the HUB. Email sherri@fbc.org with questions or for info. Click here for more info or to volunteer, CIRCLE RANCH
DECATUR CAMPUS
- 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.
- Moms of Littles, join us on Wednesdays from 11:15-12:15, beginning on 9/9, in the tiled area outside the Field House for encouragement, fellowship, and lunch! Childcare provided for nursery/pre-school. (Lunch not included for children)
MADISON CAMPUS
- 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
- 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.
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Local Outreach Sunday: September 27
GO Day: October 3
Child Dedication Class: October 18
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Child Dedication Class: October 18