Blog - Announcements

Because of the church closings during the holiday season in December, Al-Anon meetings are moving to 708 Marshall Street on December 17, 24, and 31. In January, meetings will once again return to First Baptist Church.

One of the most treasured traditions at First Baptist Church is our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service and Communion. At the conclusion of the service there is a guitar ensemble open to everyone that plays “Silent Night.” Use this link to download a chord sheet and join us!  

On November 19, we were able to witness an incredible display of beauty and craftsmanship by our Piecemakers. You can see a few examples on this post, and view the whole album here. Piecemakers Ministry makes quilts for adults and children, receiving blankets for babies, walker caddys, lap quilts, pillow covers and other items as […]

After spending a week at The Well in Kenya, our group returns today. Our time with these boys and girls has been ongoing for 14 years. As they return on July 2, the group sends this greetings to our church.

Registration is now open for Mission JC on April 30, when we and nine other churches will worship through service in our community. There are variety of projects that fit anyone that volunteers — regardless of age or interest. It’s quick and easy to sign up. Go to the MissionJC site where you will find […]

April 2 is Palm Sunday! All children are invited to participate in a Palm Sunday Procession to the Capitol. FBCJC will be joining our friends from First Christian Church. Please come up front for the children’s time during the 9 a.m. worship service. We will exit the sanctuary with our palm branches and head outside […]

The following message was sent this week to church members by both mail and email: Thank you for your continued prayers over these past 22 months. It is our great joy to announce that the Pastor Search Committee has selected a final candidate to present to the congregation as our recommendation to be the next […]

The Celebration of Life for Mauricio Vargas can be seen on First Baptist Church’s YouTube page (www.youtube.com/fbcjc) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/fbcjc) beginning at noon CT on January 9, 2023. You can read his obituary below. Afterwards, a link to the service will be added to this post. * * * * Rev. José Mauricio Vargas […]

Piecemakers Ministry meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month January through November in Room 101 from 10am to 2pm and create pillows, receiving blankets, quilts (baby, children and twin sizes), anti-pill fleece lap quilts for people in wheelchairs, walker caddys and other items as needs arise. They set up a display in […]

Our Global Missions Offering goal for 2022 is $8,000. You can read more about ways to give and who we partner with at https://www.fbcjc.org/give-online/gmo/. Help us reach our goal this year as we partner with others to share the love and hope of Jesus Christ around the world.