Happenings

Spring Bible Study – Courage in Times of Trouble: Join us Wednesdays, 7:00-8 pm, May 20 to June 24 for this timely study.  Filled with hope and wisdom, this 6-week study on 1 & 2 Peter explores how to live victoriously in the midst of life-threatening trials.  It is based on a Bible Study by the celebrated pastor and teacher John MacArthur.  All are welcome to participate from the comfort of their homes through Zoom or a call-in number we will share in the very near future.  The Bible Study is preceded by our weekly Prayer Call at 6:30 pm, Wednesdays.

Easter Service: Visit our web site 10:30 am this Sunday for FBC’s Easter worship service online. This
joyful celebration of Jesus’ Resurrection will include the praise team By His Grace, jubilant songs, a Spirit-filled uplifting sermon and children’s message. Come unite in spirit by worshiping together online!

First Baptist Church will not hold a Good Friday service this year.  If you’d like to experience Good Friday another way, consider one or more of the options below.  Click a purple link to connect.

AUDIO
The Easter Story / Gospel of Luke
The Bible Experience

ONLINE SERVICES
North Scituate Baptist Church
“Seven Last Words of Christ”
Good Friday Service / Facebook Live 12:00 pm
Community Baptist Church, Newport
Multi-church Good Friday Service / Facebook Live 7:00 pm

DEVOTIONALS/PRAYERS
‘Selah’ Devotional – Holy Week 2020
Discipleship Ministries / The United Methodist Church
(Scroll down page to April 10)
Lent Devotional 2020
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
April 10, 2020 / The Rev. Kellie D. Wild ’09
Morning Prayer on Facebook Live
The Upper Room / 12:00 pm

At this time of the Coronavirus threat, we are not able to worship as a faith community in our Sanctuary.  But may one or more of the resources below uplift and encourage you this week.  All you have to do is click a purple link.  As we adapt to changes that are out of our control, remember that God is still in control.
Contemporary Worship Option 1
“Jesus” Chris Tomlin / YouTube
Contemporary Worship Option 2
“Thank You Lord” Don Moen / YouTube
Traditional Worship Option
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” Anderson dos Anjos Piano Instrumental / YouTube
Scripture Reading
Matthew 14: 14-21 (NLT) / Rob Bobola
Sermon
“Jesus – Our Miracle Worker” / Rev. Linda Watkins / 3-29-20
Prayers for Our World
Children’s Message
“Trust Walk” / Rev. Linda Watkins / 3-29-20

Our onsite worship service was cancelled today to avoid gathering more than 10 people during the Coronavirus threat.  Please enjoy a time of holy pause and praise by listening to one or more of the recordings below.  As we adapt to changes that are out of our control, remember that God is still in control.
Contemporary Worship Option
“Strip It All Away” John Wilds / YouTube
Traditional Worship Option
“Be Still My Soul” Jaime Jorge / YouTube
Scripture Reading
Luke 4:14-21 (NLT) / Michele Alt
Sermon
“Jesus – A Teacher by Example” / Rev. Linda Watkins / 3-22-20
Children’s Message
“The Jesus Club” / Rev. Linda Watkins / 3-22-20

Our onsite worship service was cancelled today due to Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo’s request that congregations refrain from gathering during the Coronavirus threat.  Still, you can enjoy a time of holy pause and praise by listening to one or more of the recordings below.  As we adapt to changes that are out of our control, remember that God is still in control.
Worship Option
“It Is Well” Kristene DiMarco / You Make Me Brave / YouTube
Scripture Reading
Mark 5:25-34 (NLT) / Michele Alt
Sermon
“Physician – Jesus Restores You” / Rev. Linda Watkins / 3-15-20
Children’s Message
“Don’t Be Afraid” / Rev. Linda Watkins / 3-15-20

No Longer Saturday, April 4, 2020
10:00 AM

Stay tuned for a new date for this wonderful First Baptist Church event at 45 Lyon Street in Pawtucket.  This free Easter Egg Hunt will be for children ages 11 and under.  Along with treats inside lots of hidden eggs, there’ll be face painting and a chance to win prizes.  Plan to bring your own basket and have a “Funtastic” time!

As of Sunday March 1, First Baptist Church of Pawtucket’s Sunday service begins at 10:30 am and ends at 11:30 am.  The time of musical reflection starts at 10:15 am and a hospitality hour will continue to follow the service.  Please plan accordingly.  Hope to see you there!

American Baptist Home Mission Societies is currently mobilizing volunteers and donations to help residents of Puerto Rico still recovering from Hurricane Maria and recent earthquakes. A mission team from Rhode Island will travel to Puerto Rico October 9-17 this year. Registration is now open for the trip which costs $800 per person, including roundtrip airfare, meals, housing, and onsite transportation. If you have questions or want to participate, contact Rev. Kathryn Palen for details at 401-522-9731 or kpalen@abcori.org.

Sunday, March 1, 12:15 p.m.
at FBC Pawtucket

What wishes do you have for care and comfort at life’s end?  What other wishes do you have for the end of your life?  With whom do you need to talk about those wishes?  Join us for a free one-hour workshop to reflect on those and other related questions. Participants will receive a copy of Five Wishes, which offers a complete approach to discussing and documenting your care and comfort choices, as well as additional resources to help you talk about your wishes with others.  To reserve your spot, RSVP by February 23 to 401.725.7225 or fbcpawtri@verizon.net.