News at First Baptist

New Lift Installed at First Baptist

New lift at FBC

After many years of praying, discussing, and planning, First Baptist of Wallingford has a new lift installed! This lift allows those with difficulty navigating the stairs between the lower level (Fellowship Hall, Christian Education Wing, bathrooms, kitchen, etc) and the sanctuary with smooth and safe assistance. This was a tremendous team effort from many at FBC – please read the note below from Liz Davis, who headed up the effort to secure the funding and installing of the lift:

The Lift is in and ready to ride and has been a long venture and a rewarding one at that.

February LightLine Available as E-magazine

February 2012 Light Line Newsletter

The February Light Line, the monthly newsletter of the First Baptist Church, is available now to be read online as an e-magazine. Just click the link below and find out all of the exciting events and happenings at FBC!

Read the February Light Line newsletter online as an e-magazine

January LightLine Available as E-magazine

LightLine

The January LightLine, the monthly newsletter of the First Baptist Church, is available now to be read online as an e-magazine. Just click the link below and find out all of the exciting events and happenings at FBC!

Where We Saw God in 2011: FBC Annual Meeting

All are invited to attend the annual meeting of First Baptist Church and celebrate "Where We Saw God in 2011". This event will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2012, with dinner at 5 pm and the meeting at 6 pm. A free will offering will be taken for the dinner.

Throughout the evening, we will be including slide-shows/photos and a time for our Coaches and Ministry Teams to share with you where they saw God in their ministries this past year!

Please RSVP to this event by calling the church office at 203-269-4796 or send an email.

Also, there will be a proposed budget meeting/lunch on Sunday,

Rev. Doug Valentine Called As Senior Pastor

Pastor Doug and Jackie Valentine

Reverend Doug Valentine has been called to be the next Senior Pastor at First Baptist, beginning his ministry in Wallingford on November 27. He was raised in an American Baptist home as the third son of Rev. Don and Carol Valentine. He grew up in the church as a pastor’s kid and accepted Christ as a teen. His times as camper, counselor and cook at Camp Grotonwood were formative and inspirational.

Radical Youth Retreat Set for Jan. 13- 15

Radical Youth Retreat

Radical Youth, the high school and college ministry of First Baptist Church, will hold its annual retreat on Friday, January 13 through Sunday, January 15, at Camp Wightman Retreat Center. All students in this age group are invited to attend! The cost is only $60 per person that includes all lodging, food, transportation, etc. 

Come enjoy the beauty of Camp Wightman along with a chance to deepen and explore our faith in the Lord Jesus!

Below is a permission slip required for all planning to attend.

Fulfilling Smiles Christmas Ornaments

Fulfilling Smiles ornaments are the perfect Christmas gift!
 
Receive this beautiful ornament and make a donation to FBC Fulfilling Smiles program, which provides nutritious food to over 600 families each summer in the Dominican Republic. 
 
Visit the Fulfilling Smiles ornament web page for more information. 
 
Email or call the DR Mission Team at 203-626-2239.

First Meeting of DR Mission Team is January 8

DR Mission Team

All interested in being part of the 2012 Dominican Republic Mission Team should make every effort to attend the first informational meeting on Sunday, January 8, 2012, 2 pm, at First Baptist Church of Wallingford. It is expected that spaces for the DR trip will fill up very quickly!

Christmas Eve at FBC

Come out and celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus on Saturday, December 24, 6 pm.

First Baptist Church

114 North Main Street

Wallingford, CT  06492

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The Bible says, "the purpose of tithing is to teach you always to put God first in your lives" (Deut.14:23 TLB). Tithing is a reminder that God is the supplier of everything we have. It is also God’s personal invitation to an outpouring of His blessing in your life. FBC’s giving campaign will happen over the course of the next month and conclude in December.