Serving Together in Jesus’ Name- FBC Enews

FBC Enews: October 14, 2026

This Sunday – October 18th – 9:30 a.m.

Message: “The Bible Says What?: Is There a Sin God Won’t Forgive?”

In Christian Sympathy: Barbara Rohner, mother to Vickie Osman, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 13. Please keep the family in your prayers at this time. Her full obituary is included in this link.

ABWM Flat Rock Association Fall Conference is on Wednesday October 14 at Memorial Baptist Church. All women and men are invited! Registration 5:30 pm, Program 6:00 pm. Global Servant Deliris Carrion-Joseph will be the speaker. She serves survivors of domestic violence, and migrants in Tijuana, Mexico.

Choir will be held Wednesday at 7pm. If anyone new would like to join the choir, please email Hannah so she can get you added to the email chain. No experience needed! [email protected]

CarePortal Needs: The recent requests for baby items have all been met thanks to our FBC Family. It is wonderful to see so many being the hands and feet of Jesus. Thank you all!

No Wed Meal or Bible Study: Due to fall break, there will be no meal or Bible study this Wednesday, October 14th.

No LIGHT or Men of Faith: Due to fall break, there will be no Bible study this Thursday, October 15th.

Newsletter: The deadline for the newsletter is October 15th. Please submit any info to Mel by this date.

Encounter Prayer Room: Thursday, October 22 from 7–8pm (FBC Sanctuary) Join Pastor Evan for an hour set apart to seek God’s presence through prayer, listening, and reflection on Scripture. Guided times of prayer will help us lift up our church, our neighbors, and the needs on our hearts, with space for quiet personal prayer. Pray silently or aloud as you feel prompted by the Holy Spirit; no one will be put on the spot. If you would like someone to pray with you or for you, that opportunity will also be available.

Birthday Celebration: Everyone is invited to our open house for Mom (Carol Burton) as we celebrate her 90th birthday. The open house will be held on October 24th from 2:00-4:00 PM in the church fellowship hall. Come for snacks, fellowship, and wish mom happy birthday. – Deanna

Shoeboxes: Be sure to stop by and pick up your shoebox to share the love of Christ with children in need. For shoebox ideas click here. The deadline to return your shoeboxes is now November 8th.

Changes to Our Online Worship Streaming: With the transition to our new A/V system, there have been a few changes to where you can watch First Baptist Church worship services online. You can continue to join us live each Sunday at 9:30am in any of these ways: For YouTube: click here. For Facebook: click here. For our Church Website: click here. If you have any trouble finding or connecting to our livestream, please contact the church office and we’ll be happy to help. Please note that BoxCast and our previous YouTube channel are no longer in use.

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THIS WEEK:

Tuesday:

Prayer Shawls (11:00 AM)

Wednesday:

Prayer Room Group (12:30 PM)

No Weds. Meal & Bible Study

Choir Practice (7:00 PM)

No LIGHT Ladies Bible Study

No Men of Faith Bible Study

PRAYER CONCERNS:

Missions Prayer: Pray for Sarah & Luis Matos (Mexico): Birth of second child Luca (July 13) and passing of Sarah’s mom Becky July 22. They return to Mexico in November and are grateful for the prayer support during these life changing events. Pray that the Talita Cumi Girls Clubs and Water Collection Project will move forward in Oaxaca.

Our Missionaries: Luis and Sarah Matos, Barbara & Dwight Bolick, Kristy Engel, Corenne & Philip Smith, Deby Witmer, Carlos Bonilla and Mayra Giovanetti.

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: Family of Barb Rohner (mother of Vickie Osman), Carolyn Baker, Julia Casey, Dennis Orwin, Harold Simpson, Lyman & Corbie Snyder, Forest & Marsha Daugherty, Carol Burton, Rollin Strode, Mandy Reed, Bill & Lois Griffith, Janet Bailey, Dorothy Abney, Susan Carter, Paula Pickup, Priscilla & Roger Day, Bobbie & John Walker, Jenny Wilkerson, John & Liz Lipson, Jon Carlstrom, Marge Betz, Anita Burton, Dick & Beth Miller, Ramona Harlow, Anita Yancey, Allen Rea, Larry Alexander, and Roger & Ben Glick and all persons who are homebound & in nursing care centers.