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Women’s Bible StudyStarting November 17thThe next Women’s Bible Study is Who Needs Christmas by AndyStanley — a repeat from last year as we all loved it so much. Inthis four-session video based study, bestselling author AndyStanley explores the details behind the remarkable story of Jesus’birth and explains why Christmas is so important for us today.We will begin on November 17, skip Thanksgiving, of course, and end on December 15. Evenif you don’t buy the book and just come for the…

We have lost many people we love over the last year.  On the last Sunday in October, we will observe All Saints Sunday.  We will remember our loved ones who have passed away over the last year by lighting a candle in honor of them.  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 by Monday, October…

Join us on ZOOM beginning Monday,September 19 @ noonfor a six-week Book Club led by CBF field personnel Rick and Ellen Burnette of Cultivate Abundance. Learn why Rick and Ellen work so hard to eliminate food insecurity in the Immokalee farmworker community right here in Florida. They believe farmworkers who put food on our tables should be able to put food on their own! Here are the Zoom meeting number and password. Meeting ID: 822 6948 7915 Passcode: 301311

Mark your calendars now Homecoming WeekendAugust 13-14, 2022 First Baptist Church will celebrate our 150th Anniversary (+2) with events for the community, a homecoming worship event, and a luncheon.  Our special guest preacher will be Dr. Buddy Parrish who grew up in First Baptist Church.

Company is coming! From Sunday evening, June 12 through early Sunday morning, June 19, we will host two families that are in the care of Family Promise. Volunteers are needed to help with the following. Stay with the families from 5 pm – 7 pm, 7 pm – 9 pm, 9 pm – 7 am  Provide breakfast and lunch food along with snacks  Provide the dinner meal for each night of the stay  Drive the van if called on  Help…

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Blood Drive Sunday, May 18:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.Click here to make an appointment https://donors.lifesouth.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/726469 All donors will receive a recognition item and a free cholesterol screening. Donors must be 16 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds, and show photo ID. 16-year-olds require written parental permission.

Order now and start reading! Session 2 of the Trellis Academy will begin Wednesday evening, April 20. Here is a brief review of the book that we will read and discuss. “Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy.” Sounds nice, but how do we find rest in a 24/7 world? Just as the Hebrews were slaves in Egypt, we have become slaves to technology. Our technological tools allow 24-hour productivity and connectivity, give us more control, and subtlety enslave us…

Behold the Lamb Maundy ThursdayWorship EventThursday, April 14, 2022First Baptist Church Sanctuary6:30 pm Our Sanctuary Choir led by Dr. Marshall Haning will lead us through the experiences of Holy Week in music during this dramatic worship event.  Behold the Lamb is a musical and narrative journey reminding us that the path to freedom and salvation came with a significant price. Worshippers will also celebrate communion together in this worship event.  Make the effort today to attend this event and invite…