First Baptist Church
Treasuring God, Loving People
At FBC, we’re dedicated to ministering to all ages & demographics. We seek to serve our members & visitors by creating opportunities for fellowship and religious education for every season of life.
You’re invited! Come gather together to enjoy a summer morning in the park on Sunday, August 29 at 10:30 AM at the Medford City Park. The worship band will lead in song, and Pastor Kim will share about hope; a hope we all need and long for. Bring chairs or blanket for seating during the…
By Pastor Tim I want to update you on ministries that have looked different this year. We are planning to open some ministries, and they can open as soon as we can recruit and schedule the volunteers. Nursery: needs 6 volunteers willing to serve about 1/month Beginner’s Church: needs 2 volunteers willing to serve about…
It’s a blessing to connect with each other! Christian community and relationships help us grow in Christ. That is God’s good design and part of the heart of FBC. Link events are a fun way to get to know others better, build community, and have some fun together. FBC is hosting link events between services…
Have you repented of your sins and put your trust in Jesus to save you from God’s judgment? If so, your next step in following Jesus may be baptism. We have a process for you to learn about baptism, assess if you are ready, and prepare you to be baptized. The first step is to…
Looking for some hope? Not the kind that’s here today and then gone tomorrow but the kind nothing can take from you. Join us for the next sermon series through 1 Peter and discover the power of “Living Hope” in our lives.
By Pastor Kim Swenson There are many things in life that we struggle with. I am sure we could come up with quite a list if we were to poll all of us regarding our own greatest struggles. I don’t know about you, but I find that one of the hardest things for me is…
Pizza with the Pastors
Do we really understand what we’re singing? Have you ever raised your Ebenezer? Just what is a bulwark, anyway? What about that Christmas angel Herald/Harold? Was that really his first name? Beulah Land. Where exactly is that? A sheave. Isn’t that a woman’s dress? What about fetters? Are they for eating like apple fritters? A…
We are about to celebrate the greatest event In the history of mankind. It has changed more lives than any other event. In fact it is so amazing that many people don’t even believe it happened. The event I am talking about is the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. I’m sure you know…
Some of us grew up in churches that follow an annual church calendar. If that’s you, you may have memories (good or bad!) when you hear the word “lent.” Way back in church history, lent was not related to Easter, but was a time of preparation for baptism that included fasting. Later, lent became a…