Prayer Requests

BOTH CAMPUSES

GATHER 
10/11/26 “Immediately:” The Gospel of Mark’s Concise Guide to Following Jesus,
Sunday's Songs: Psalm 150 (Praise the Lord), Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery, Lord Have Mercy (For What We Have Done), Great Is Thy Faithfulness. Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube 
  • Click here, NEWSLETTER, for Pastor Steve's newsletter article, "Some Baseball Theology.
  • Discover Class, Learn more about First Bible and how to get connected at the next Discover Class, November 1, 10:45 on both campuses. Register at the HUB, online DISCOVER, or just show up the day of class. 
  • Child Dedications October 25th (Decatur) and November 1st (Madison). If you are a First Bible member and you're interested in having your child dedicated, you will need to attend the Child Dedication class, which will be held on both campuses October 18th, 10:45. Class Reg 

DECATUR CAMPUS

  • Moms of Littles, join us on Wednesdays from 11:15-12:15, in the tiled area outside the Field House for encouragement, fellowship, and lunch! Childcare provided for nursery/pre-school. (Lunch not included for children)
  • Go Opportunity: Backpack Program for Nungester Elementary.  We will be collecting items for Pack the Backpack. Each Friday backpacks are sent home with several students with food items provided by First Bible. There will be a SPECIFIC list of food items to use while shopping.  Stop by the table in the Coffee Commons for details on this GO opportunity. Ends October 18th.
  • Go Opportunity. Join us on October 30th in the church parking lot (Nursery/Preschool side of the building) to help the Nungester Elementary  staff create a safe environment for "treating" the students. Bring  your car and decorate it. (candy will be provided for you). 8:00 am - 11:00 am Sign up HERE, or at the table in the Coffee Commons. Contact is Sherry Fite.
  • Fall Festival date, Sunday, October 25, 4-6:30 p.m. at the Pavilion! Come enjoy hamburgers, s’mores, and live music. Trunk or Treat, games, and hayrides for the kids! If you plan to eat dinner please register online by October 22nd. There is a suggested donation of $5/person, not to exceed $20/family. Bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets if you have them, and come enjoy a great night of fellowship. Register for FALL FELLOWSHIP 

MADISON CAMPUS

  • For recurring Women's Ministry events (Play & Praise; prayer group), please visit MCWM.
  • Fall Family Picnic Oct. 11 right after church! This will be a great day to hang out, have some fun, and connect with our church family. Register online, PICNIC, or at the HUB for a boxed lunch from Big Bob Gibsons, including an allergy-friendly option or a PB&J Kids Meal. The cost is $5 per person, with a cap of $20 per family. Registration closed Wed. Contact hub@fbc.org for more information. Hope to see you there!
  • Membership Class, October 18 & 25, 10:45 a.m. This two part class is for anyone interested in becoming a member of First Bible. Register here
    MC Membership or at the HUB in the lobby.
  • Cancer & Visitation Care Teams.  We are forming a Cancer Care Team to provide prayer, encouragement, hope, and compassionate fellowship to individuals facing cancer and to their caregivers. Visitation Team - Several of our church members and their loved ones are currently in long-term care or are homebound and would greatly benefit from regular visits and encouragement. Contact skeller@fbc.org for more information.
  • Fall Festival date, Wednesday, October 21, 6-7:30 p.m.  Games, inflatables and Trunk-or-Treat. Join the fun and bring a friend or two!
  • Women's Ministry, Night of Worship, Friday, October 23, 7-8:30 p.m. Spending time in praise, worship & fellowship. No registration required, contact MARY.

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Orphan Sunday: November 8
Congregational Meeting: December 6
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