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Weekly Events

DECATUR CAMPUS

Saturday, 9/30/23
GO! Service Day
Sunday,  10/01/23
8:00a.m. Adult Bible Fellowship
9:15a.m. Worship Service
9:15a.m. Adult Bible Fellowships
9:15a.m. Discover Class (Rm. 201)
10:45a.m.  Worship Service
10:45a.m. Adult Bible Fellowships
Tuesday, 10/03/23
6:30a.m. Men's Prayer Breakfast
Wednesday, 10/04/23
9:15a.m. John: Part 1, Ladies Precept Study
9:30a.m. Acts: Part 1, Ladies Study
11:15a.m. Moms of Littles Lunch
6:00p.m. SHINE Midweek (elementary age)
6:00p.m. Discipleship Classes: O.T. Survey, Making a Defense  & Equipping Class: GriefShare (ABF Wing)
6:00p.m. Student Ministry

MADISON CAMPUS

Saturday, 9/30/23
GO! Service Day
Sunday,  10/01/23
8:00a.m. Adult Bible Fellowship
9:15a.m. Worship Service
9:15a.m.  Adult Bible Fellowships
10:45a.m.  Worship Service
10:45a.m. Adult Bible Fellowships
10:45a.m. Discover Class (Student Hall, Worship Rm.)
Tuesday, 10/03/23
6:30a.m. Men's Prayer Breakfast
6:30 p.m. Ladies Philippians Bible Study (Conf. Rm.)
Wednesday, 10/04/23
6:30p.m. Discipleship Class, O.T. Survey, Rm. 102
6:30p.m. Student Ministry
Thursday, 10/05/23
8:15a.m. Ladies Prayer Meeting (Lobby)
9:30a.m. Ladies Romans Bible Study

CHURCHWIDE

 GATHER on Sunday, 10/01/23, For Christ's Sake: Trusting God in the Calm and Crisis, The Folly of Following Your Heart, 1 Kings 9-11
Sunday's songs: Behold Our God, His Mercy Is More, O Sacred Head Now Wounded. Listen on  Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube
Livestream Service: 9:15 or 10:45 available on FBC YouTube; FBC.org; or FBC APP 
  • October Family Devotions are available in print (lobby table) &  ONLINE. These family devotions are designed to help facilitate discipleship and Gospel conversations within your family.
  • GO Service Day Saturday, 9/30. For details, times, locations, etc., stop at the HUB, or click EVENT REGISTRATION to find out about service opportunities. In Madison: Always Endure, Huntsville Pregnancy Resource Center & Mary Magdalene Ministries. In Decatur: First Priority, Sav-A-Life, Neighborhood Christian Center & Circle Ranch.
Coming In October:
  • GO Opportunity: First Priority Cornhole Classic Fundraiser, Saturday, 10/7, at the Decatur Field House. For information, & to register, fpdecatur.org, or (256-432-7900). 
  • GO! YoungLives (a ministry of YoungLife to pregnant and teen moms) is in need of childcare help during one of their meetings, the first Tuesday of each  month. Also, on the third Saturday of each month, help is needed providing brunch. Either of these options would be a great way for your small group or ABF to serve together. To GO! click CHILDCARE, or BRUNCH.
  • Membership Class: October 22 & 29, on both campuses (9:15/Decatur; 10:45/Madison). Register MEMBERSHIP
  • CCEF National Conference: Trauma, October 20-23 (times vary), held at the Madison Campus.  Contact: Vicki Wisner for more information, group discount or click Trauma Conference
  • Marriage Conference, October 28-29, to be held on the Madison Campus. More info on fbc.org, MARRIAGE or inquire at the HUB. Register online, contact: Vicki Wisner 
ONGOING GROW - Discover Class: October 1. Discover is a great opportunity to learn more about First Bible and how to get connected.  Register for  DECATUR (9:15); Register for MADISON (10:45), register at the HUB, or just show up the day of class.

DECATUR CAMPUS

  • GO! Circle Ranch: Friday, Oct 13th 6:00pm-8:00pm set up at Circle Ranch in the gym. Ten volunteers to set up tables, chairs, audio/visual sound equipment, craft tables etc.   On Saturday, Oct 14th, 8:30 am -11:30 am, while foster parents from our community are gathering in the chapel at Circle Ranch to receive training, we have an amazing opportunity to  love their kids and show them the love of Jesus.  We will be bringing FBC SHINE Ministry to Circle Ranch Gym! Whether you love to hold babies, do crafts, or play games with kids of all ages, we would love for you to join us! Up to 100 children will be present. We need 30 adult volunteers & 15 teenagers, 13 years old and up. Contact Sherri Metzgar or CIRCLE RANCH OCT.
  • Fall Festival: Sunday, October 29, 5-6:30 p.m. Come enjoy a chili supper in the Field House and fellowship with your church family (Kid friendly food will also be provided!). We will have trunk or treat, face painting, tractor rides, a s'mores station, & a hayride. We hope you'll consider coming to eat with us & staying for the fun, whether or not you have children. We need help in a few areas to help make this event possible! From bringing chili toppings, to setup/cleanup, greeting, bringing candy, helping with a station, or decorating your car for the trunk-or-treat, there's an easy way for lots of people to help! Contact TELETE or ROBIN, or click FALL VOLUNTEER.

MADISON CAMPUS

  • Family Picnic, Oct. 15 right after church. This is a great chance to  connect with others. We will provide the BBQ; you bring a side or dessert. Bring a blanket or chair if you’d like to sit outside and casual clothes if you’d like to play some games. Contact Elaine (elaine@fbc.org) for more information. Hope to see you there! Sign up at the HUB or online, PICNIC.
  • Ladies Coffee Fellowship: Come enjoy a time of fellowship with your Madison FBC sisters on October 21, 9-11a.m. at Just Love Coffee on Hughes Rd. in Madison!~ No registration is required. Come & go as you please!
  • Fall Festival: Wednesday, October 25th from 6:00-7:30 pm. Games for the kids, an inflatable slide, and a Trunk-or-Treat. To make this all possible, we would appreciate your help. One way you can help is to decorate your car and give out candy to the kids. We feel like this would be perfect for those of you who don’t have young children. Another way is to help man a 30 minute shift on a game or activity. And finally, if you would like to donate candy, we would also appreciate that. Starting this Sunday, you will find a collection bin at the Hub. Contact: KATHLEEN.

Other Information & News

CHURCH FAMILY
  • We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Jackson & Peyton Keith on the passing of Peyton's grandmother, Juanita Healey, on Sept. 24th; and to Matthew & Katye Coats on the passing of Katye's stepfather, Dwight Gardner. 
  • Welcome to new members Matthew & Sarah Orr and Kerry & Lisa Prowell to the Madison Campus!
  • Don't forget about the Resource Page on the website for recommendations on books, podcasts, webpages, and the FBC worship playlist.
ONGOING GO!
  • Chosen Children: Visit the Local Outreach Page to find out more about Chosen Children.
  •  MISSIONS CRISIS RELIEF FUND: To serve Ukrainian refugees through our partners in that area, direct your giving to “First Bible Church” and designate for “Missions Crisis Relief .”  
  •  Africa Renewal  Child Development Program/ Katovu. Sponsor a child for $40-$50/month giving them access to healthcare, education, & hope. Contact ella.martin@charter.net
  • FBC APP & GIVING INFO: Did you know that we have a church app that is free and provides many useful resources for study and staying connected as a church family?  We encourage you to download the FBC app to begin taking advantage of its many benefits. Also consider utilizing the easy and secure online giving options. If you have questions, or need help with this process, please stop by the HUB and we will be happy to help you, or email hub@fbc.org.

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