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FBC Enews: March 25, 2026

This Sunday – March 29th – 9:30 a.m.

Message: “Some Trust in Chariots: Lowly & Riding on a Donkey”

Register Before Deadline! There will be a Church Retreat on April 10-12th at Southeastern Baptist Youth Camp (3127 W CR 800 S, Greensburg, IN 47240). Sunday worship will be held ONLY at the camp on April 12th. All meals and overnight accommodations are provided at no cost. Registration is required so we can prepare for everyone. To sign up online follow this link. There will be hard copies of the registration on the welcome desk. For a list of what to bring click here. The deadline to register is THIS SUNDAY!

March Special Offering: We will be collecting for America For Christ during the month of March. Please mark your offering envelopes accordingly. Total to date: $2,695.

Men of Faith: has begun a study on Thursdays at 9:00 am called “More Than a Name: The Names of God”. All men invited!

Women’s LIGHT Bible Study: will have a Lenten study on Thursday, March 12, 19, & 26 at 9:00 am. There will be no Bible study on Holy week (March 29-April 5), however, a Lent devotional guide will be available for that week.

Easter Lilies: We have begun sign-ups for any who want to purchase a lily to commemorate a loved one. Cost is $10. These will be used to decorate the church and can be taken home to enjoy after Easter. The deadline to order is March 29th.

Coffee Fellowship: Join us for Coffee Fellowship on Sunday, March 29th. Last names R-Z are invited to bring treats to share.

Directory Update: A draft of the new directory is now posted at the Welcome Desk. Be sure to make any needed changes or additions.

Address Update: Bob Rhude has an updated email address of: [email protected].

EASTER CANDY NEEDED for the hunt to be held at FBC on Saturday, April 4th at 10:00 AM. Candy can be brought to the box near the kitchen. Eggs will be stuffed on Sunday, March 29th after service.

MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICES: Join us on April 2nd at 6:00 PM for our Maundy Thursday Service.

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE: The Love Chapel Good Friday service will take place at Memorial Baptist Church (2320 7th St, Columbus, 47201) at noon on April 3rd.

EASTER SERVICES: Join us on Sunday, April 5th for Sunrise Service at 7:30 AM, followed by breakfast at 8:00 AM, and Worship at 9:30 AM. Bring a friend with you! (There is a sign-up for attending the breakfast as well as to provide food.)

Watkins Camp Scholarships for any students attending Indian Creek Baptist Camp need to be turned in by Sunday, May 17th. Contact Larry Mayfield or Kerry Richmond for the application.

Hot Meal Volunteers: There are sign-ups available for those who can help serve or provide food for Love Chapel hot meals at Memorial Baptist Church on Tuesday April 7th & 14th. For questions, contact Heidi Jones at 812-350-2650.

The First Baptist Church Foundation is accepting applications between now and April 1st for two scholarships. The E. Don Tull Scholarship is for a graduating high school senior planning to attend an institution of higher learning full-time next year and is in the amount of $1,000. The Foundation Scholarship is for any full-time undergraduate student and is also in the amount of $1,000. Applications and instructions may be obtained from the church office or the church website (Connect/FBC Foundation). They are due back to the church office or a Foundation board member by April 1, 2025 to be considered. Scholarship recipients will be announced in May.

Mission Speaker: Dwight Bolick, an IM missionary that we are currently supporting, will be joining us during the 2nd hour on Sunday, April 19th. Make plans to join us!

Forward in Faith: If you have not yet had a chance to hear the message of the full vision for Forward in Faith, take a few moments to watch it HERE. You can also learn more about the capital campaign by visiting www.firstbaptistcolumbus.org/forward. Wherever you are in the process, thank you for your prayers, your generosity, and your willingness to walk this road together. The ending date for pledges is March 31st.

FBC Apparel Store: We have an online store with FBC t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, hats, and bags for any who want to order. Here is the link. There are a few who still haven’t picked up their free t-shirts.

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THIS WEEK:

Tuesday:

Prayer Shawls (11:00 AM)

Wednesday:

Prayer Room Group (12:30 PM)

Thursday:

LIGHT Ladies Bible Study (9:00 AM)

Men of Faith Bible Study (9:00 AM)

PRAYER CONCERNS:

Pray for our International Ministries partners in Lebanon who will use One Great Hour of Sharing funds to help the displaced people who have fled southern Lebanon and parts of Beirut. Pray for Melanie Baggao who serves in Beirut and lives a few miles from some of the bombing in Beirut. Go to this link to learn about her situation: [email protected]

Our military service members and their families

Victims of war and efforts towards peace around the world

Victims of national tragedies and disasters

Love Chapel: Clients, Volunteers, Brighter Days, Pantry

FBC congregant prayer concerns: Luann Harlow, Carol Burton, Sue Hoffman, Rollin Strode, Mandy Reed, Bill Griffith, Janet Bailey, Dorothy Abney, Susan Carter, Tim Pickup, Priscilla & Roger Day, Bobbie & John Walker, Daryl & Dot McMath, Jenny Wilkerson, John & Liz Lipson, Jon Carlstrom, Marge Betz, Anita Burton, Dick & Beth Miller, Ramona Harlow, Claude Wright, Jr. “Bub”, Anita Yancey, Allen Rea, Larry Alexander, and Roger & Ben Glick and all persons who are homebound & in nursing care centers.