Past Events (Page 12)

Pastor Lynn’s Retirement Celebration Sunday, December 27th @ 10 AM During our sanctuary and living room worship service on December 27, we will celebrate Pastor Lynn William’s retirement from First Baptist Church.  The service will be filled with Pastor Lynn’s favorite music, reflections on Pastor Lynn’s ministry, and more.  We will not be able to hold a traditional Baptist reception for Pastor Lynn – thank you Covid-19!  Instead, be looking for opportunities to personally thank Pastor Lynn for her ministry…

ZOOM MEETING DETAILS Join Zoom Meeting on your computer, smartphone or ipad by following this Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88676976780?pwd=aUJuZVh1RkNoZ2h5cU9sOHVGWmx5UT09Meeting ID: 886 7697 6780Passcode: FBCGzoom Join the Zoom Meeting on your PHONE by calling this long-distance number:  929-205-6099. You will be asked to give for a meeting code and passcode. Meeting ID: 886 7697 6780Passcode: 88206276Be on the Look Out! We mailed each Church Member a packet of Business Meeting Materials on Thursday, November 5 or at this link.  These materials include: First Baptist Church Business Meeting Brochure (with all the…

First Baptist Church Gainesville will celebrate Communion this Sunday @ 10 AM in both our Sanctuary and Living Room Worship Services.  Here is how you can get prepared to celebrate the Lord’s Supper. Living Room Worship:  Gather your supplies before worship.  Come by the church during office hours to pick up your Prepackaged Communion elements (Wednesday and Thursday 9 – 4:00 pm).  OR gather crackers and juice from your home to use in worship.  Spiritually Prepare.  Read Paul’s admonition to the Corinthians concerning Communion…

Proceeds to Benefit Youth and Missions We need all hands on deck   Thursday, November 5, 1pm to 4:30pm, move items to the front lobby Saturday, November 7, 6am, move tables and items to the outside Saturday, November 7, 7:30am to 12:30pm, to help with sales  Saturday, November 7, 12:30 – 1:30 to pack up unsold items Contact Pat and Tim Swain at 386-462-5549 (home) or 352-222-5675 (cell) if you have items ready to donate or to volunteer to help. Thank…

On the first Sunday in November we will observe All Saints Sunday. We will remember our loved ones who have passed away over the last year.  If you would like your loved one (church member or not) included on this special Sunday, please send their name and, if possible, a picture to Elizabeth Byrd (elizabeth.byrd@fbcgainesville.net) or call 352.376.4681.

Did you notice the  in the picture? It stands for One More Child, our mission partner for the month of October. The purpose of One More Child is simple. In their own words, “We exist to change the lives of children and families through Christ-centered services.”In the past we have known this organization and worked along side it as Florida BaptistChildren’s Home. The services of One More Child extend beyond the foster homesestablished throughout our state. Contributions we make help struggling…

As schools begin to open we will once again collect supplies to help our teachers and students, but this year there are some new items on the list. Here is our wish list. Large bottles of hand sanitizer (not individual size) Ziploc bags (quart and gallon size only) Disinfectant wipes #2 pencils Dry erase markers Other supplies a teacher might need A collection table will be set out in front of the church entrance on Sundays from August 16 through…