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Stay up to date with the happenings of First Baptist Church by visiting FBC Life Monthly. You'll find information such as announcements, sermon notes, and thoughts from our pastor to encourage and challenge your walk with the Lord.

March 2024

by: Pastor Chris Chambers

03/04/2024

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Dear Church Family,   Easter is coming soon!  This year it falls on Sunday, March 31st.  It’s one of the two easiest times of the year to invite someone to a church service. Please pray and invite someone to church that day for a special service!   Each One Reach One is a great thing to remember and to do for each of us! We are seeing more people regularly at our worship service and Sunday School in years.  I praise the Lord for all of the work, invitation, service

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February 2024

by: Pastor Chris Chambers

02/05/2024

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Dear Church Family,  We are very excited for the men and women of the church to have some exciting opportunities for growth and outreach in 2024 and beyond!  Our women are hosting the “IF” conference February 23-24.  We have a good start to registrations and are hoping for many more to join in on the nationwide conference.  The speakers are going to be excellent, the food delicious, and the fellowship even better!  I want to encourage all of our women to step out and regis

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January 2024

by: Pastor Chris Chambers

01/04/2024

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Dear Church Family,

Pam and I really enjoyed the Christmas season here at FBC!   We thought the decorating was meaningful, caroling was special, Sundays were impactful, the Christmas party was a little crazy and Christmas Eve was wonderful! Thanks to all who helped, served, and participated.  I have heard of many of you telling me of people that you invited to our Christmas Eve candlelight service!  Thank you for catching the vision to reach out to others!   I truly beli

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December 2023

by: Pastor Chris Chambers

12/01/2023

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Dear Church Family and Friends, Pam and I are very blessed and humbled to serve with you here at First Baptist. It’s even more special during the Christmas season. We hope you take the time to make Jesus the center of the Season! Here are some of the Christmas happenings that you’ll want to be sure to come enjoy with us! Be sure to invite others to join you.Christmas ScheduleSaturday, December 9th - Join us at 9:30 a.m. to Canvas the neighborhoods with flyers about ou...
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November 2023

by: Pastor Chris Chambers

11/14/2023

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Dear Church Family,

    How can it be that this Sunday is the Sunday before Thanksgiving?  I am very excited about this week’s service as we look to have a real “Attitude of Gratitude” in our lives.  With Thanksgiving around the corner, it means we are close to the Christmas season.  Here are some of the Christmas happenings that you’ll want to be sure to come enjoy with us!  Christmas Schedule Friday, November 24 – Jingle in Your Jammies (Black Friday Babysitting 6:00 a.

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October 2023

by: Pastor Chris Chambers

10/19/2023

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Dear Church Family,

  I love the refreshing weather that fall brings and I am looking forward to our Fall Fest which includes a Trunk or Treat and a costume shop for underprivileged children.  Thanks to everyone for all of your candy and costume donations!  Also for all of you who are decorating a trunk and leading games for kids!   Pray that we connect with some families who will eventually get connected to our children’s ministry, the church, and most of all to Jesus!   O

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September 2023

by: Pastor Chris Chambers

09/20/2023

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Dear Church Family, This fall at First Baptist is turning out to be a great time to see the Lord working in our midst!  Last Sunday we celebrated our church’s 180th Birthday.  We received two families into the church as members.  John & Kelsey Parrish and their three girls. Brenton and Isabela Hanisch and their four children. We had the grill out and enjoyed great food and fellowship.  The children enjoyed the bounce house, games, food, face painting, and an ice cream e

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August 2023

by: Pastor Chris Chambers

08/17/2023

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Dear Church Family,    We have so much to be thankful for today at First Baptist!

    Pam and I are very thankful for all of you.  We really enjoy your friendship, fellowship, prayers, encouragement, and support!  Without all of you, we wouldn’t be able to do all that the Lord is calling us to do.  

   This coming Sunday, August 20 we are officially welcoming Isabela Hanisch as our Children’s Director.  We also welcome her husband Brenton along with their four children: Audr

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June 2023

by: Pastor Chris Chambers

06/08/2023

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Dear Church Family, We have some exciting news for our congregation! There are one and maybe two people who will be coming to help with our children and youth (teens). One is a potential part-time Children’s Director and one is an intern. First of all, on Sunday, June 25, a candidate for our Children's director position will be here to experience a worship service with us.  She has five years of experience in Children’s ministry.  She has a BA in Biblical Studies fr

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May 2023

by: Pastor Chris Chambers

05/17/2023

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Dear Church Family,- We are very excited about “Stellar” which is the Vacation Bible School theme for June 19-23 6:00-8:30p.m. Families are signing up their kids already. You can send this link on to any families interested in joining us for Vacation Bible School. Parents can click on this link to register.https://decaturfbc.breezechms.com/form/603a6b- Please continue to pray for our Children’s Director SearchCommittee.  We are praying for a leader to help us as we

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March 2023

by: Pastor Chris Chambers

03/07/2023

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Dear Church Family,

Here are some quick yet exciting updates!-  Easter is quickly approaching and here is the latest.- We will host an Easter Carnival and Treat Trail for children Pre-K through 5th grade.  Please invite children and families to join us on Saturday, April 8th at 10:00 a.m.-  Ways you can help is to be a volunteer for the Carnival and Treat Trail and to bring in bags of candy that are individually wrapped. - The Women’s Bible Study will start their next stu

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February 2023

by: Pastor Chris Chambers

02/22/2023

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Dear Church Family,  -  Don't miss the Baptism Service this Sunday, Feb. 26th at 9:30.  It will be great to celebrate this special occasion with Steve and Sally Dennee.  -   Also Game Day and Chili Cookoff this Sunday, February 26th, from 3:00-5:30 Bring Board Games to play and let us know if you have Chili that you can cook and bring for that day. It’s a fundraiser for the Senior Ministry Concert in late April - Please keep praying this week for our Children’s Director

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Happy 2023

by: Pastor Chris Chambers

01/18/2023

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Dear Church Family, Pam and I want to wish you a very Happy New Year!  We really enjoyed the Christmas season with you! We believe that 2023 is going to be the best year for First Baptist in a long time.  It’s hard to believe that we have almost been here a year now.  This past year we have really loved getting to know you and serve with you!  Here are some ministries for you to know and pray about. Update on our 24/7 Youth Ministry Our 24/7 Youth Ministry continues to m

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October 2022

by: Pastor Chris Chambers

10/25/2022

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Dear Church Family, It is incredible that it has been eight months since the Lord brought us together to serve at First Baptist! So many things have happened and we really feel like we are getting to know each other. Pam & I believe that we see Him working and guiding us to a greater Kingdom Impact in the coming months and years! I want to keep you informed about what has been happening and what plans and opportunities are coming soon. Judson University Choir wi

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September 2022

by: Pastor Chris Chambers

08/31/2022

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Dear Church Family,

Where did the summer go? Wow, it went so quickly! One of the reasons why I don’t mind that the summer is over is that our first Revive Conference is almost here! I truly believe that the Lord wants to do even greater work in us than what we can plan or imagine. So first of all, please be sure to set aside time for all three sessions of the Revive Conference on Saturday, September 10, at 6 p.m., Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Each session will be packe

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