First Family,Do you remember the public services announcement (PSA) that aired on television from the late 1960s to the 1980s? “Do you know where your children are?” is the question that was used. This question was typically used as a direct introduction for the late-evening newscast typically around 10 pm.I want to make a PSA by asking you a question today, “Do you know who your DEACON is?”At Fir...

First Family,The church has a responsibility to identify and equip individuals for the work of ministry. In Acts 13:2 it records, “While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” This process of “Setting Apart” is what we commonly refer to as ordination. This process allows us as a church to praye...

First Family,What a joy it was to celebrate Easter with all of you this past Sunday! It was a wonderful morning, filled with the movement of the Spirit. The sanctuary was filled with many first-time guests, and we are prayerfully following up with the hope that they will join us again.I wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation to all the volunteers who helped make our church a welcoming ...

First Family,What a joy it was to start Holy Week with you this past Sunday. With prayerful anticipation, I am looking forward to our worship on Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday as well. One of the ways that I am drawing closer to God this week is by reading the passion narration from each of the gospel accounts. Would you consider joining me.Perhaps pick a time each day — alone or with family — ...

First Family,Isaiah 66:2 says of the Lord, “These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at my word.”One of the key distinctives of our Baptist denomination is that we believe the Bible is the final authority for all faith and practice. What we believe and how we practice our faith is entirely dependent upon the teaching of scripture. We are...

This Sunday is St. Patrick's Day! Do you know the real story behind this celebration? Patrick's story is far more fascinating than the legend.Patrick was born in 385 in Scotland. He records in this autobiography,“I was sixteen years old and knew not the true God and was carried away captive, but in that strange land the Lord opened my unbelieving eyes, and although late I called my sins to mind, a...

First Family,As Easter quickly approaches, I want to remind you that there is no better time to be intentional about inviting someone to church. You may have heard it said before that Easter is our “Super Bowl of church!”Although not a perfect illustration, it accurately conveys the opportunity over the next few weeks. The Super Bowl is the most-watched sporting event of the year and the most-watc...

First Family,I would like to take a moment to inform you about the safety measures we have put in place during FBCA gatherings.We have hired a police officer every Sunday to patrol our premises. The officer will park their patrol car in a visible spot near the entrance of our building and will patrol our campus throughout the morning. You will see the officer in uniform at various locations on cam...

First Family,Over President's Day weekend, my family joined thousands of other tourists in visiting Mount Vernon. It is a magnificent property and undoubtedly an important location for historical conservation.During the home tour, you get to explore various rooms while listening to the stories of the people who stayed in them. The highlight of the tour is visiting the room that George and Martha o...

First Family,As a church, we strongly believe in the importance of ministering to our students. We aim to guide them towards a relationship with God through Christ Jesus and to assist them in becoming more Christ-like by experiencing the transforming power of God’s grace. Unfortunately, today’s students face significant physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges. As the saying goes, “Today our ...