Happenings

JESUS: THE GOD WHO KNOWS YOUR NAME
Wednesdays February 26-April 1
7:00-8:00 pm

In this six-session video Bible study, bestselling author Max Lucado explores the life and character of Jesus, the man.  For 33 years Jesus felt everything that we have ever felt: weakness, weariness, rejections.  It is much easier to keep the humanity out of the incarnation.  But we have to remember that by Jesus becoming human, God made it possible for us to see  and hear God. By learning more about the person Jesus was and is, we come to understand more clearly the people we were created to be.  All are welcome to join us in this enlightening study!

JOY♥FEST! – Sounds and Sights of Christmas
Our 10:45 am service will feature a variety of guest musicians and singers along with an uplifting sermon.

FBC Outing to La Salette ‘Festival of Lights’, Monday December 23. We will be  leaving the church parking lot at 6:00 p.m.

Candlelight Service, Tuesday, December 24 at 11:00 p.m.

Wednesday November 20, December 4, 11 & 18 at 7:00 p.m.   “Awaiting the Already: An Advent Journey Through the Gospels” is the name of FBC’s Advent Bible Study. Come join us as we explore the different ways the four Gospel writers present the Christmas story. Each class invites us to encounter a fresh experience of Jesus’ birth and engage in spiritual practices that can grow our faith during this sacred season. All are welcome!

FBC is holding a Winter Coat & Warm Clothing Drive November 1-30. We are collecting new or gently used winter clothing for our Clothing Closet visitors. We would greatly appreciate donations of clean coats, jackets, sweaters, and pants for women, men, girls and boys. These items should be clean and ready to wear.

As in past years, our Food Pantry is collecting food items for the holidays. Please consider donating stuffing mix, gravy, instant potatoes, cranberry sauce, cake mixes, or monetary support. Nonperishable items can be left in the basket outside of our Sanctuary. Thank you for sharing the love of Christ with our neighbors in need.

ABCORI Thanksgiving Feast – November 13, beginning at Noon  This traditional Thanksgiving feast includes turkey, dressing, potatoes, green beans, pies, cranberry sauce, and beverage for $17 a person and $15 for seniors. To reserve your spot, call Kathy Black by November 4 at 401-522-9729. Held at the Canonicus Meadowwood Conference Ctr., 54 Exeter Rd. in Exeter, RI

Wednesday, September 11, 7:00 pm
In this spiritually moving and thought-provoking DVD study, Short Stories of Jesus: The Parables of a Controversial Rabbi, we’ll explore the meaning of Jesus’ parables not only for us today, but for their original audience. Join us at FBC for a fascinating adventure.

Saturday October 26, 2019
AB Women’s Ministries of RI is hosting a special retreat at Central Baptist Church, 15 Elm Street in Westerly. The Keynote Speaker is Min. Natasha Gordon, who is Associate Minister at Ebenezer Baptist Church. It will be a fabulous day of Music, Music, Music based on Ephesians 5:19-20. Interested in attending? See the flyer & registration on our FBC event bulletin board.

Free Workshops on Sunday Sep. 29^th 10:00 am and Nov. 10^th 1:00 pm at First Baptist Church in America, 75 N. Main Street in Providence.
How can we communicate with grace when emotions run high? Come learn at these workshops how to have meaningful conversations about difficult topics with people who see the world differently from you. The workshop will be led by Judy Kaye Training and Consulting.

FBC’s Board of Missions has sponsored a 5th grade class at Nathanael Greene Elementary School in Pawtucket. As a result, for $9 per child, the Scholastic Book Club will give each child in the class a new book each month during the 2019-2020 school year!

Rally Day is Sunday, September 8!
We will kick off the Sunday School year with a 10:45 am outdoor service on FBC’s front lawn, followed by a church photo, refreshments and Sunday School registration in the Fellowship Hall. Join us for this festive day as we welcome many back to church and Sunday School.