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*Special Events Coming in October:
*Bible Study with Paul Schneider, the Book of Jonah
*Thursdays @ 6 p.m. an encouragement dinner is being prepared for federal workers who are not being paid during the government shutdown. In order to provide this ministry, we will need volunteers: greeters, setup, cleaners, cooks, and donors. A volunteer meeting will occur after today's service in the sanctuary.
*A Women's Fall Potluck will be held Saturday, October 25, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the church fellowship hall where we will enjoy good food, fellowship and work together to write Christmas cards for the residents of the VA Home in Bristol. Please sign up to bring a dish using the sheet on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall.
*Beginning Sunday, October 26 at 9 a.m.,
Paul Schneider will lead a Bible study series on the Book of Jonah. All are welcome!
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Saturday, September 6, 2025 Annual Woman's Fellowship Retreat: Colt Park 10:30 a.m. Picnic, Time of Sharing, & Devotional.
Bring a chair, bag lunch, and lots of enthusiasm!
*Wednesday evenings, 6:30 p.m., starting September 10, Bible Study: "Meeting the Spirit" with Pastor Mike. All are invited!*Sunday, September 14, at 3 p.m., Tom Gallagher will be performing with the Nouveau Jazz group at Porchfest on High Street, Bristol, RI.
*Youth Group kickoff for teenagers on Sunday, September 21, 6 p.m.
Led by Aaliyah and Spencer. First Baptist Church,
250 High Street, Bristol, RI. All are welcome!
*DCYF Appreciation Event, Saturday, September 27.
​​May & June 2025
*All Young Adults are invited to attend a fun & games cookout at the Radiant Christian Church on Saturday, June 22nd at 1pm. Ask Aaliyah McGuire about the details!Prepare for our annual One Great *Hour of Sharing special offering that will be held on June 1st.Are you a young adult who is interested in connecting with other American Baptist young adults? Speak to Pastor Jake about Urbana!
*Are you a guy who could use some encouraging fellowship while getting back into shape? Check out the F3 (Fitness, Fellowship, & Faith) workout group for men at 5:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 7 a.m., Saturdays on the Common.
April:
Wednesdays, April 2 through May 28: Women’s bible study at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall.
Saturday, April 12: First annual “Brotherhood of the Angle,” men’s fishing derby and cookout at Barney Pond, Lincoln Woods State Park.
Sunday, April 13: Palm Sunday worship service.
Thursday, April 17: Maundy-Thursday bread and broth fellowship meal and worship service at 6PM in fellowship hall.
Sunday, April 20: Easter Sunday worship service.
March:
Wednesday, March 19:
Pray for the pastors and delegates who will participate in a special business meeting to decide the sale of the Canonicus Camp and Conference Center.
​February:
​Bruce McGuire's basketball team from Gordon College will be playing at Roger Williams University on Saturday, February 15th at 3:00 p.m.
January, 2025:
​​Pastor Mike will lead a six week study group covering major views of the end times (eschatology) beginning at 9 a.m. on Sunday, January 26 in the fellowship hall.
​Men, mark you calendars for a bowling outing at Dudek Lanes in Warren, RI on Thursday, January 30, at 7:00 p.m.
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2024
​December Advent season: 2024
Giving Opportunities: An opportunity to sponsor children and families through the Angel Tree Ministry at the Women's Resource Center.
Holiday Potluck: Get your best holiday casserole ready! Everyone is invited to celebrate the beginning of Advent by enjoying a potluck meal in the fellowship hall on Sunday, December 1 immediately after the morning worship service.
Advent Sunday School: Meet with Pastor Mike at 9 a.m. from Sunday, December 1 through Sunday, December 22.
Advent Prayer and Fellowship gatherings: Meet together for in-home Advent prayer groups on Tuesday, December 3, 10, and 17 at 6:30 p.m. in homes of First Baptist members and friends around Bristol.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to celebrate the birth of Christ at 6:30 p.m. for a candlelight service that will include scripture readings and Christmas carols.
November, 2024
Faith Commitment Sunday, November 17, 2024
\Thanksgiving service Sunday, November 24, 2024
October, 2024
Men's Hike
On Monday, October 14 (Columbus Day) Pastor Jake invited all men, young and old, to join together to hike Mount Lafayette in New Hampshire. As part of the trip participants discussed the book Emotionally Healthy Spirituality,
by Peter Scazzero.
Fall Women's Event Saturday, October 19, 2024, 5 p.m.
September, 2024
Woman's Annual Retreat
All women are invited to our annual retreat at Colt State Park on Saturday, September 7, at 10:30 a.m. This year’s theme is “Share the Joy”. Come with a picnic lunch ready to enjoy wonderful fellowship and a time of sharing, whether it be an amazing answer to prayer or a miraculous event in your life.
The Lord has done great things for us, and we are joyful. Psalm 126:3
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