Prayer Requests

BOTH CAMPUSES

GATHER 
08/016/26 New Series: Immediately, the Gospel of Mark's Concise Guide to Following Jesus. "Seven Reasons We Need the Gospel of Mark Now."
Sunday's Songs: Behold Him, Abide, How Great Thou Art, Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone). Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube 
Communion Sunday: 
  • Pastor Steve's weekly newsletter may be accessed here NEWSLETTER, "250 Years of Religious Freedom and Women's Spas."
  • 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. In person training, Sat., Aug. 15 at Central Baptist in Decatur, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m; or Zoom training, Sat., Aug. 29, 9 am-12:30 p.m. Contact Jennifer Wade, to register visit CEF
  • Men's Prayer Breakfast will start back up on Tuesday, August 11 at 6:30 AM at the Madison Campus and on Tuesday, August 18 at 6:30 AM at the Decatur Campus. Please join in a time of prayer, fellowship, and a delicious meal, as our community of men gathers together to exalt God and lift up the needs in our congregation and around the world. 

DECATUR CAMPUS

  • Family Worship - now through Kickoff Sunday August 23. During this time, we invite our elementary children to join their families for worship services in the Field House. Normal Elementary and Student Ministry classes will not meet during this time, but there will be nursery and Pre-K available during both service times. ABF classes will vary, so please check with the class teacher or stop by the Hub.
  • 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, as we kick off a new semester of ministry! Dinner will be provided with a suggested donation of $5/person, not to exceed $20/family. Save the date, and registration will open soon! Wednesday night ministries will resume on Wednesday, 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, Wednesday mornings, 9-11  Click the link for additional details. PRECEPT
  • Ladies Bible Study: Book of Joshua. In this 10-session, verse-by-verse study of the book of Joshua, 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 Sunday 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, August 16 & 23. 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.
  • Join us Saturday morning, August 15 for our fall Morning of Prayer from 8:00 - 11:30. We’ll start and end the morning together, but each person will find a spot around the church for individual prayer, praise, Bible reading, and reflection. There’s no better way to prepare for a new season of school, work, and ministry than by spending time with the Lord! Hope to see you there.
  • Women’s Ministry Book Study. Who does the Bible tell me I am in Christ? In Identity Theft: Reclaiming the Truth of Who We Are in Christ, readers gain wisdom, perspective and insight from various authors, while exposing false notions of identity and learning to understand the biblical truth of our identity in Christ. Please prayerfully read the Introduction and first three chapters of the book before the first meeting. The book is available on AMAZON Register here for IDENTITY THEFT  or at the WM Table in the lobby. Aug 12 - Aug 26, 2026 (9:30 am - 11:30 am) Meeting on 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 this, you will need to go on Realm for the specific study meeting time and register for the course separately at the individual rate of $59. We don’t want the cost to keep you from the course, so if this is a challenge for you, please let me know as we have a scholarship fund available. Limited Childcare N-PS on Wednesday mornings. Will meet Sept. 1-Nov. 12; Tues. evenings  (6:30-8:15) or Wed or Thursdays morning (9:30-11:15).  Event Registration Page
  • Women’s Summer Brunch, “In Every Season,” Saturday, August 22, 9:30-12:30. Ladies please join us for fellowship and encouragement. Mary Clifford will share her testimony about God’s sufficient grace in every season of life. Registration is $10 and is limited, Online reg. opens 7/26, or sign up at the Women’s Ministry Table in the Lobby.
  • 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, Friday, August 28, 6-8p.m. Dinner is $15, and you can register online MEN'S DINNER (registration opens on Sunday, 8/2), or at the HUB by August 26.
  • Grief Share Class, If you've experienced the loss of a loved one, we want you to know that you don't have to go through your grief alone. 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)