Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international relief organization. Their mission is to provide local partners around the world with shoeboxes filled with small toys, hygiene items, & school supplies as a means of reaching out to children in their own communities with the Good News of Jesus Christ. These simple gifts…
This year’s Awana kicked off on September 6. We had over 150 clubbers come on kickoff night, as well as parents and friends. They got to meet new friends and leaders, learn about the handbooks, and enjoy some ice cream! On September 20, we had our first theme night – Long Line Night (see pictures).…
Where do we come from? Why is the world in such a mess? What is the meaning and purpose of life? These are the fundamental questions of human existence that every generation asks. And, they are the very questions that the first few chapters of Genesis seek to answer by pointing us to our origins,…
Thursdays starting September 14 from 6:00-6:50 AM. Led by Pastor Brian.
Some of you know that until I came here to First Baptist that I did not work as a pastor, but as a software engineer. We were part of a Baptist church in Rochester, NY through most of my adult years, from the time I was 25 years old until I was 49. We raised…
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Awana is just around the corner! Awana kicks off on Wednesday, September 6 at 6:15 PM! I am excited for the opportunities we will have to share God’s love with the kids in our area. Please be praying for the Awana program this year. We have kids coming from all over – from Medford to Abbotsford,…
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By: Pastor Brian Wipf In Adult Sunday School on June 25, we were introduced to James’ reference to the law of liberty. Because time was limited we weren’t able to tease out the nuances and significance of this, so I thought it might be helpful if I do this here. James 1:25 says, “But the…
Tuesdays 9-10:30 AM, July 11-Aug 29 Jesus Christ – a name that still has unique pulling power, even in today’s secular society. He can be a comfort in times of trouble or an inspiration for those seeking spirituality. But, is Jesus at the center of our existence, our hopes, priorities and everyday lives? Consider Jesus…