Due to weather conditions all FBC programs have been canceled for Wednesday January 17, 2024. It is our policy to cancel on Wednesdays if TK Schools cancel.
Stay warm and stay safe!
Wednesday Programs Canceled - Wed. Jan. 17
All Sunday Activities are Canceled for Jan. 14.
Due to weather, all Sunday programs for January 14 have been canceled, including Sunday School, the AM Worship Service, and Small Groups.
Announcement: 9:30 AM Sunday School is CANCELED for Jan. 14 because of the weekend storm.
The 10:30 AM Worship Service this Sunday is still ON as scheduled.
Pro-life in Practice
James 1:27; Micah 6:8 (1/23/22) - Series: Life is Good
The full service can be found at facebook.com/firstbaptistmiddleville - Other recent messages can be found here.
Adult Sunday School
9:30-10:15 AM
We will launch a full slate of adult Sunday School classes starting September 12, 2021. From August 8 to September 5 there will be one large-group adult Sunday School class meeting in the Worship Center.
Adult Sunday School will start at 9:30 AM sharp. Parents, the drop off window for children's Sunday School is from 9:20 to 9:30 AM. Adult classes will end at 10:15 but children's classes will go a bit longer. Parents, please pick up elementary children from Sunday School between 10:20 and 10:25. Middle School and High School kids do not need to be picked up by parents.
COVID-19 Precautions
- We will use every other pew for each worship service, switching pews between the 9 AM and 11 AM services.
- Please try to leave a space between you and other families.
- We will clean as much as possible between services.
- Please do not attend services if you have a temperature, if you are sick, or if you have reason to believe you are a health risk to others.
- If you are especially vulnerable or concerned about health issues, please consider the wisdom of worshipping online during this time. Online services are live-streamed at facebook.com/firstbaptistmiddleville.
- We will not be passing the plate to collect the offering. Instead, use the black collection box in the small foyer. You can also give online at fbcmiddleville.net/giving. Checks can be mailed to First Baptist Church, 5215 N. M-37 Hwy., Middleville MI, 49333.
- To reduce risk, to use the nursery or children's programs you must be able to answer "no" to the following questions: (1) Is anyone in your household experiencing two or more of these COVID symptoms: Sore throat, cough, fever greater than 100 degrees, chills, body aches, shortness of breath for unknown reasons, or loss of taste or smell? (2) Has anyone in your house tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days? (3) Has anyone in your house been in contact with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 in the last 14 days?
Community Blood Drive
Thursday, January 14
First Baptist is again teaming with Versiti Blood Center for another community blood drive. Give blood and save lives!
Sign up in advance. Appointments are available between 3:00 - 7:00 PM for Thursday, January 14.
Located in the Willis Center gymnasium just north of the main church building.
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Current AM Series
Perseverance
Quitting Is Not an Option
- May 17 - Perseverance: Quitting Is Not an Option
- May 24 - Perseverance: God's Grace Keeps Us Going
- May 31 - Perseverance: Fight to Finish Well
All Events Canceled for Sun. March 15
All in-person services and events have been canceled for Sunday, March 15 because of the coronavirus situation. This includes Breakfast Cafe, Sunday School, the 11:00 AM Service, and the "Bot Battles" event that was scheduled in place of the PM Service. We hope to reschedule "Bot Battles" when appropriate.
The new sermon for March 15 will be posted here by 9:00 AM on Sunday. Please gather in your homes for family worship, family prayer, and to view this sermon together: Luke 22:31-46, "Thy Will Be Done."
Please click here for the full update as of March 13
Wednesday programming, Sunday School, and the PM Service are canceled through Easter. We are looking into ways to have in-person AM services again starting March 22 while still responsibly complying with the current ban. Please see the March 13 update for more details on our current plan to adapt to this situation.
Fellowship Dinners
Sun. July 14, 5-7pm
Fellowship Dinners are a great way to get to know other people in the FBC family. These are casual dinners at someone's house that we organize once a quarter. The summer Fellowship Dinners will be held Sunday, July 14 from 5-7 PM.
We hope that everyone who attends FBC--including new people!--will attend a Fellowship Dinner. Reserve the date on your calendar and consider if you would be willing to host or attend.
Sign up by June 30. Fill out the on-line form below to sign up. Paper forms are also available at the Welcome Center. If you have any questions please contact the office. There will be no PM service the night of these dinners.
PM Service Canceled - Feb. 17
Because of weather, all PM programs have been canceled for February 17, 2019 including the PM Service and the CE meeting.
Pickleball
Men and Women 50 years old and up are invited to the Willis Center on
Monday mornings from 9am-Noon for Pickleball.
Pickleball is a game resembling tennis in which players use paddles to hit a perforated plastic ball over a net. The court is smaller than a tennis court.
Come check it out, they would be happy to teach you how to play!
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Fellowship Dinner
Sign up to host or attend a fellowship dinner on October 7 from 5pm-7pm. Even if you are unable to attend please let us know. We hope that everyone who attends FBC will be a part of Fellowship Dinners. This is a great way to get to know others in the church.
No PM service Oct. 7
Registration is closed for the fall Fellowship Dinners. We hope you will be able to attend the next ones in January!
Craig's Cruisers
August 15
We are heading to Craig's Cruisers as a youth group!
Details from Craig’s Cruiser website on wristband Wednesday’s
Indoor & Outdoor Go-Karts, Laser Tag, Bumper Cars, Mini-Golf, Ropes Course, Bumper Boats and Frog Hopper. *Weather permitting on outdoor attractions.
Run Down of the Night
3:30 – Head to Craig’s Cruisers
4:00 – Arrive at Craig’s Cruisers
Play at Craig’s Cruisers and Eat at Pizza Buffet
8:30 – Head back/ Gym Time
9:30 – Pick up students from FBC
Cost: $25*
*it will be $3 more if students need jump socks
Click Here for Registration Form
Craig's Cruisers is a family fun center located in Wyoming, for more details visit their website here.
VBS
Get charged up in learning God's Word during Summer break! Vacation Bible School is for kids starting Kindergarten through kids entering 6th grade. It runs for 5 days, starting at 9AM and ending at 12 Noon.
This year VBS will be July 30th-August 3rd and VBS Sunday on August 5th.
Online Registration is now closed, but feel free to register at the door!
Click here for the 2017 VBS video!
Vacation Bible School
July 30th-August 3rd from 9:00am-noon
For kids entering Kindergarten through kids entering 6th grade.
All kids are invited back to our VBS Party on Sunday, August 5th. Kids will perform during the AM service starting at 11am. Then lunch and ice cream will be served following the service. There will be inflatables set up for the kids as well!
Kids will be making a T-shirt during craft time and will be asked to wear their shirts.
Online Registration is now closed, but feel free to register at the door!
2018 Church Picnic
Where: Camp Michawana—5800 Head Lake Rd., Hastings
When: July 21st
Noon—Kickball
1:00pm—lunch
2:00pm—corn hole tournament, water balloon games, water balloon launcher, water balloon volleyball, slip-n-slide, swimming at the beach
Lunch: eating at 1pm
Meat provided—chicken, hotdogs, and hamburgers
Drinks provided—lemonade, water, ice tea
What to bring:
Last name beginning A-M: bring a side dish to pass,
Last name beginning N-Z: bring a dessert to pass,
chairs, modest one piece swim suit, and towel
Past Event Video - Vacation Bible School 2017
October is Reformation Month at FBC!
October 31 is the 500th anniversary of the start of the Protestant Reformation. The Reformation was a pivotal time in history when many of the most important biblical truths were recovered. Five of these truths are known as the Five "Solas." Sola means "alone." In the AM service we will talk about what these five truths mean and why they are so vital for our salvation and lives. The PM series will be about the dramatic life and legacy of the reformer Martin Luther, one of the most important people in history. Oct. 29 is movie night with the Luther Movie featuring Joseph Fiennes, 6-8pm. In addition, one of the adult Sunday School options will be a six-week Reformation Overview. Also related, the Men's Group is studying the book of Romans on Wednesday nights. Finally, since October 31 is also Halloween, we will again be hosting Trunk or Treat for families in the community from 6-8 pm!
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We're saving a place for you!
FBC is friendly church that loves God, believes the Bible, and wants people to have a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ. We are dedicated to seeing Jesus Christ in
God's Word, lifting Him up in our hearts, growing together, and taking His message into
the world.
We hope that you and your family will be able to join us sometime soon! We want you to grow closer to God through Jesus Christ.
GHO Symphonic Band Concert
FREE - Wednesday, July 26th at 7:00 PM
A group of talented students from Germany through the Blue Lake International Exchange Program will be here in July. The GHO Symphonic Band from Heide, Germany is made up of students ages ranging from 13-20. Come and enjoy a free night of good entertainment and for an ice social following the concert.
Come join us!
Sunday AM Series
"RISEN"
Friday, April 14, 7:00 PM - "Risen" the Movie - All Invited, No Cost
Easter Sunday, April 16 - Special Service Time 10:30 AM
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PM Programs Canceled - Wed. Dec. 14
Current Wednesday Series
This Summer we will be studying the book of Mark. Along with this study we have provided each student with a journal to both write out Scripture and answer interpretive questions. They come prepared each week to hear more from about the passage and discuss what they learned throughout the week.
Creation Museum Trip
Game Night, June 3
What is this?
What's the best way to kick off the Summer? A youth group event at the Sprague's! Get prepared for Capture the Flag and other big group games. It's an awesome opportunity to introduce your friends to the group!
... and YES there will be food at this event as well!
Who is included?
This event will be for all current Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers included those who just graduated. Our "promotion Sunday" is June 5, so upcoming 6th graders will have to hold off on this one. We look forward to you joining us soon, though!
Wait... How and When am I getting there?
We will provide transportation, so parents can drop their students off near the Willis Center and pick them up at the Willis Center after the event. Please know, parents can drop students off directly at the Sprague's if this is more convenient, but in doing so please be sensitive to the end time.
Drop off: 5:00pm
Pick up: 8:00pm
Recent Sermons:
Adult Sunday School options
Fireside Room (111) - Parents
Instructing a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp
Led by Pastor Nate
East Overflow (101) - Co-ed
1 John
Led by Virgil Stearns
West Overflow (102) - Co-ed
The Disipline of Grace by Jerry Bridges
Led by Clarke Holtsberry
Conference Room (118) - Women Class
Becoming a Women of Simplicity
Led by Susan Montroy
Pastor Nick’s Office (112)—College & Career
John
Led by Ross Sprague
2016 Vacation Bible School
August 1st - 5th, Sunday's picnic (7th)
August 1st-5th, with a family fun picnic on Sunday the 7th following the morning service!!
Vacation Bible School is for kids starting Kindergarten - entering 6th grade.
As the date gets closer we will post information here for you to register your child.
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Christ Over All
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First Baptist Church is a church dedicated to seeing Jesus Christ in God's Word, lifting Him up in our hearts, and taking His message into the world. First Baptist Church is a church dedicated to seeing Jesus Christ in
God's Word, lifting Him up in our hearts, and taking His message into
the world. First Baptist Church is a church dedicated to seeing Jesus Christ in
God's Word, lifting Him up in our hearts, and taking His message into
the world. First Baptist Church is a church dedicated to seeing Jesus Christ in
God's Word, lifting Him up in our hearts, and taking His message into
the world.
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