Prayer Requests

BOTH CAMPUSES

GATHER 09/21/25 The Great Wait: Delight and Discernment in the Second Coming
Sunday's Songs:  Psalm 150 (Praise the Lord), We Receive, The Wonderful Cross. Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube  
Communion Sunday
  • Pastor Steve's weekly newsletter,  can be accessed here, NEWSLETTER, 9/11, Charlie Kirk, and the American Crisis.
  • If you're interested in becoming a member of First Bible, a two part membership class will take place for the Madison Campus in October and for the Decatur Campus during November. You can register on Event Registrations, or stop by the Hub on either campus.
  • Child Dedication Classes, October 12th, 10:45.  If you are a First Bible member and you are interested in having your child dedicated, you will need to attend the class. Register online DECATUR; MADISON. If you have already attended this class and would like to have a child dedicated, please reach out to your campus pastor, MATT, Decatur Campus; ALEXANDER, Madison Campus.

DECATUR CAMPUS

  • Discover Class: Learn more about First Bible and how to get connected at the next class, November 2, 9:15a.m. Register at the HUB, online,  or just show up the day of class. NOV DISCOVER 
  • Women's Ministry page. Please email Mary Kate Culpepper  with any questions you may have. marykate@fbc.org
  • GO! Opportunity, Pack the Backpacks for Nungester Elementary. This Sunday, 9/21, is the last week for this collection. Click here for the list,  BACKPACKLIST
  • GO Opportunity - First Priority Annual Corn Hole Tournament, Saturday, September 27, 8 a.m., FBC's Field House.  Two person teams can register in the social division or the championship division online. FIRST PRIORITY CORN HOLE
  • Decatur Go Day: October 4, 8-11 a.m. At the Circle Ranch and at Neighborhood Christian Center. Click here for details: CIRCLE RANCH; and for NCC
  • Student Ministry on Wednesday, 9/24, 6-8p.m. - (HS & MS) Bowling at River City Lanes, $10 cash or check to FBC,  eat before you come or bring extra money for food there.

MADISON CAMPUS

Ladies Ministry: Please email Mary Clifford, mary@fbc.org, with any questions you may have. Please click here for the Madison Campus Women's Page to find out about the many weekly and monthly ongoing opportunities to participate in.
  • Ladies Book Chat, Friday, September 26, 7:00-8:30 p.m. We know spending time in God’s word is essential, but many of us struggle with it. Matt Smethurst’s Before You Open Your Bible presents nine heart postures that will prepare you to unpack all that is awaiting you in God’s Word. Books are free and available at the Women’s Ministry or Hub table upon registration. Space is limited to 19 women and child care is limited to 7 kids. Register,  BOOKCHAT
  • Fall Family Picnic, Sunday, 10/12, Noon-2:30. Register online or at the HUB for a boxed lunch from Big Bob Gibsons, $5 per person, with a cap of $20 per family. Bring a chair or blanket if you'd like to sit outside. PICNIC
  • Discover Class: Learn more about First Bible and how to get connected at the next class, October 5, 10:45a.m. Register at the HUB, online, or just show up the day of class. OCT DISCOVER  
  • Go Days: For details click on the links provided for each location: 9/27 - Child Evangelism Fellowship (making Gospel bags); 9/27 - ALWAYS ENDURE (yard work for client); now-10/5 - Huntsville Pregnancy Resource Center, Baby Bottle Boomerang , go to the HUB to get a bottle to fill with cash or check; 10/4 - DRM (serving lunch at the Rescue Mission); 10/4 - HPRC Tiny Toes 5k (running or volunteering); 10/4 - Kids to Love (Christmas List shopping); 10/12 - CRU Outreach, Cookies will be dropped off at the church, but you need to register with CRU to let them know how many you will bring. You can also stop by the HUB to find out more about each GO!

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Sunday Schedule

DECATUR CAMPUS

Sunday,  09/21/25 
8:00 Early Risers Adult Bible Fellowship
9:15a.m. Worship Service & Adult Bible Fellowships
9:15a.m. Elementary Classes, Student Ministry
10:45a.m.  Worship Service & Adult Bible Fellowships
10:45a.m. Elementary Classes
Children's Classes, Nursery-Pre K both hours

MADISON CAMPUS

Sunday,  09/21/25 
9:15a.m. Worship Service & Adult Bible Fellowships
9:15a.m. Elementary Classes, Student Ministry
10:45a.m.  Worship Service & Adult Bible Fellowships
10:45a.m. Elementary Classes
Children's Classes, Nursery-Pre K  both hours

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September 14,  2025 sermon outline