by sharon@firstbaptistathens.org | Nov 28, 2022 | Adults, News, Seniors, Women
Contributions from your IRA If you are 70 ½ or older, you are eligible make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA to FBC Athens without paying tax on the distribution. The transfer generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction, so you benefit...
by sharon@firstbaptistathens.org | Nov 21, 2022 | Adults, Children, College, Community, Missions, News, Seniors, Women, Youth
It’s that time of year again! The holidays are quickly approaching, and Clarke Department of Family and Child Services is looking for sponsors for the 2022 Angel Project! Sponsoring a foster child ensures that they have gifts to open for the holidays. FBC Athens...
by sharon@firstbaptistathens.org | Nov 9, 2022 | Adults, College, Community, Missions, News, Seniors, Women
Volunteers are needed to host guests for Family Promise at Milledge Avenue Baptist church from November 27-December 4. Sign up for the volunteer job of your choice on the FP sign up genius. Questions? First time volunteer? Contact host week coordinators Phyllis or...
by sharon@firstbaptistathens.org | Nov 9, 2022 | Adults, Children, College, Community, Missions, News, Seniors, Women, Youth
Continue our tradition of ringing the bell for the Salvation Army at Christmas by volunteering for a shift at the Epps Bridge WalMart. FBC members will serve in shifts on November 27 through December 2 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Contact Phyllis Nelson to sign up for the...
by sharon@firstbaptistathens.org | Nov 7, 2022 | Adults, News, Seniors
The Seekers (50+) will kick off the holiday season with a magical train trip through the North Georgia mountains on Friday, December 2. The trip will depart from Blue Ridge, GA for Copperhill, TN where there is a 2 hour layover to explore. The cost is $80 per person...
by sharon@firstbaptistathens.org | Oct 26, 2022 | Adults, College, Community, News, Seniors, Women
Matt Marston will offer a conversation based on The Office (NBC sitcom) and Theology each Sunday morning during the Sunday School hour beginning November 6 – December 11. This class will relate an element from the sitcom to the Bible and Christian life. You...
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. December 2022 needs include dry spaghetti, saltine crackers and snack foods (salty and sweet)....
