by sharon@firstbaptistathens.org | Mar 14, 2023 | Children, News
Families are invited to our annuall Easter Egg Hunt on church grounds after worship Palm Sunday. After the hunt, the Seekers will host families for lunch. Please sign up for lunch by Thursday, March 30 on Realm or by emailing Janet Cleland so we have enough food!...
by sharon@firstbaptistathens.org | Mar 8, 2023 | Adults, Children, College, Community, News, Seniors, Women, Youth
Join us for this special week leading to the cross and ultimately the joy of Jesus’ resurrection. All are welcome to experience this journey with our congregation. Won’t you come and bring a friend? Palm Sunday — April 2 at 11:00 a.m. —...
by sharon@firstbaptistathens.org | Mar 1, 2023 | Adults, College, Community, Missions, News, Seniors, Women, Youth
Our next opportunity to host guests from Family Promise of Athens begins Sunday, March 19. We will continue to host guests at the static site — Milledge Avenue Baptist Church. We will need volunteers to prepare meals, serve as evening and overnight hosts, take...
by sharon@firstbaptistathens.org | Feb 22, 2023 | Adults, College, Community, News, Seniors
Newcomers are invited to “Be Our Guest” at a special luncheon on Sunday, March 19 after worship. If you’d like to learn more about congregational life, meet a few of our clergy or simply want more information, please plan to attend!
by sharon@firstbaptistathens.org | Feb 22, 2023 | Adults, College, Community, News, Seniors, Women
Author and Presbyterian minister Frederick Buechner wrote over 35 books including fiction and non-fiction. Frank Granger will offer a five-week series on Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m. beginning March 5 which will explore a sample of his writings, theology, and...
by sharon@firstbaptistathens.org | Feb 14, 2023 | Adults, College, News, Seniors, Women, Youth
The schedule for our Deacon election process is as follows with all resident church members nominating up to 8 eligible members who meet the following criteria: 21 years of age; have been members of First Baptist for 2 years by the time of balloting. Are faithful in...
by sharon@firstbaptistathens.org | Aug 3, 2022 | Adults, Community, News, Seniors, Women, Youth
Coffee and Donuts are returning to the Third Floor gathering area on Sunday morning. We will be serving, once again, Jittery Joe’s coffee along with donut treats, for those who are looking for a sweet bite! The Gathering area will be open at 9:30. Come and enjoy some...
by sharon@firstbaptistathens.org | Aug 18, 2021 | Adults, Children, College, Community, News, Seniors, Women, Youth
Weekly WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNERS are served from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. Members are asked to sign up on Realm no later than Mondays at noon. Each meal costs $10/person. College students eat for free! Email Sharon Jenkins if you would like to be added to the permanent...
by sharon@firstbaptistathens.org | Apr 20, 2021 | Adults, Community, News, Women, Youth
We are in the process of converting to a new member database that will give us the ability to do many different things online when it is completely set up. The new program is called “Realm.” There is also a new phone and mobile app called “Realm Connect.” (This is...
by sharon@firstbaptistathens.org | May 26, 2020 | Adults, Children, Community, Missions, News, Women, Youth
Foodbank donations can be dropped off in the Missions Room on the main floor at FBC. The Athens Area Emergency Foodbank is located at 640 N. Barber Street. March 2023 needs are: Peanut Butter, Jelly and Canned Tuna.