Announcements

          NEW EMAIL ADDRESSES
First Baptist Church has transitioned to new email addresses, please begin to use the following when you need to contact the following Ministry or individual.

The following people have new email addresses:
Person/Ministry                                                   Email Address                                                   Email Status
Pastor, Dr. David Bishop                                     pastordavid@firstbaptisteden.org                 In use
Secretary, Jill Gauldin                                         office@firstbaptisteden.org                             In use
Music Director, Penny Wright                           music@firstbaptisteden.org                            In use
Women's Ministry, Elaine Wise                        women@firstbaptisteden.org                         In use
Children's Ministry,                                              kids@firstbaptisteden.org                                Not in use
Media Center/Library, Gloria Thompson      mediacenter@firstbaptisteden.org                In use
Minister of Students, Micah Haberer              students@firstbaptisteden.org                       In use

More email addresses will be issued as the need arises.


          WMU - Mission Moments
We are about our Wednesday Night Missions Groups. We learn about missions, pray for missions and do missions as we learn about Jesus and sharing His love with others. These programs are proven to help children and youth have servant hearts and thy tend to be less selfish and less self-centered as they serve and help others. We appreciate parents and grandparents bringing their children!

           Media Center
In the corner of the Media center/Library by the office door there is a section titled "Book Nook Share". These books, CD's & DVD's are for anyone that are members of our church. You do not have to check them out or return them. Just Enjoy!  

           White Christmas
Each year, First Baptist Church locates 24 qualified families through local services. This is an opportunity for at least 24 members of our church to actively engage with hurting families.  During our visit we will let them know where the food comes from, who we are, and provide a short prayer of  thanksgiving if they would like.  This continues to be a very powerful mission opportunity for our Church.

In addition, each homebound church member receives a gift and a visit from one of our members. 

         Christmas Red Box for NC Female Prisons -- collecting Toothbrushes and Toothpaste

Toothbrushes - individually wrapped for adults
Toothpaste - must be in 6-9 oz boxes

For most ladies in the prisons, this is the only Christmas present of assorted toiletries they receive along with a tract of THE GOOD NEWS.     2300 NC Female Prison Inmates will be given a Christmas Red Box this year.


Please bring school supplies for our local elementary school children in need as school supplies are on sale.

Christmas in August -   collecting  toiletries for welcome kits for refugee families    Items in need  such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap,  deodorant, …for adults and children   for Missionaries Mark and Jennifer Gragg in High Point who minister to refugees.  Mark and Jennifer will be with us on Dec 1 as our missionaries for the Week of Prayer for International Missions.  

We will have Collection areas downstairs and upstairs in the Educational Building.
   

Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes

For the past few months, we have handed out shoe boxes, collected items and gifts, packed, and sent out shoe box gifts for Operation Christmas Child. I am overjoyed to announce our church prepared 138 Shoeboxes. This includes 25 that the Children and Youth completed as a Service project. Thank you to everyone who was able to participate. God will bless each and every one of you for your generosity and love. Most importantly, please continue to pray for the recipients that they will hear God's Word and feel His love.