Core Values of Our Faith

There are copies of the document Core Values of Our Faith on the table in Fultz Hall, or here.

This document comes from much prayer, discussion, and preparation on the part of the Deacons and Pastor. This is intended to be a basis for teaching and passing our values to future generations.

The document is not being presented as a constitutional amendment, but as an official statement of our common values. This has been unanimously accepted by the Deacons and the Church Council and will be presented to the congregation for affirmation. Please feel free to read the document and provide comments or seek clarifications as needed.

Small Group Electives Available.

Prayer and Study Group"

Open to anybody that would like to participate and meets on Wednesday nights at 6 p.m. in the Family Resource Center.

"Discovering Church Membership 101"
Everyone who has an interest in becoming a member of First Baptist Church as well and those who wish to learn more about our church are welcome to attend the new 101 class. The class will meet for 4 consecutive weeks during evenings in the Family Resource Center. Contact the church office to register.

Sessions include:
"Our Strategy"
"Our Structure"
"Our Mission"
"Our Salvation"

Our Awana Program has begun.

While participating in Awana your child will participate in many fun activities each week at the meetings such as games, singing, handbook time, along with learning just how much Jesus loves them and cares for them.

Awana meets every Wednesday evening from 6 - 7:20 p.m.. If you have any questions about Awana, or if you would like to help us with the program, please contact us and let us know.

The MOPS Program begins September 12th.

MOPS will meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 9-11 a.m. Mothers of Preschoolers are welcome to join us to learn more about our theme: "What Every Mom Needs".

Volunteers are also needed to help with MOPPETS, classrooms with children ranging in age from birth through 5 years old. If you have questions or would like to help with this ministry, pleases contact Kerry Hanson at 217-892-4255.

Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God's love. This program of Samaritan's Purse provides an opportunity for people of all ages to be involved in a simple, hands-on missions project while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas-Jesus Christ, God's greatest gift.

The shoeboxes need to be approximately 6-7 quart size which is a standard siz box. The Deaconess Board is in need of Christmas wrapping paper for this project and would appreciate your help. If you have some on hand, please bring them to the church.