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Dear Church,  The great theologian Clint Eastwood (aka Dirty Harry) once said, “What you put into life is what you get out of it.” This quote is not an original thought to Clint, of course. I’ve heard it said many times in many ways. Yet, it is easy to forget.   There are seasons in the […]

Dear Church,  August is a month of transition. We savor the final days of summer with delight and desperation while readying ourselves for the beginning of another school year. Even if you and your family are no longer tied to a school calendar, all are impacted by this community rhythm. Swimming pools drain the water […]

May 1, 2022 The Pastor Search Committee has started receiving resumes from prospective candidates for the Lead Pastor position. If you would like to recommend an individual, you may fill out a Pastor Search Recommendation form here. Contact the church office at 573.634.3603 or [email protected] if you’d like a printed copy. Candidates may submit resumes to the following […]

October 22, 2021 Dear Friends: In 1975, during my freshman year of college, it seemed to me that God had plans for my life and the direction it should take. The only thing I knew to do was to make a commitment to serve Him. As a young Christian with very little church experience, I […]

Beginning Sunday, May 23, we are moving to a mask-optional policy at First Baptist Church. We recognize this is welcomed news for some and may cause concern for others. From the beginning of this journey, our church’s leadership has consulted with local health experts for advice and wisdom. In addition, we have carefully considered the […]

IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM PASTOR HANNAH COE April 18, 2021 Dear First Baptist Family, I write today, with equal parts sadness and joy, to share the news that I have been called to serve as Senior Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Waco, Texas and will be resigning from my role as Pastor of Families and […]

HOLY WEEK 2021 SCHEDULE (Registration and masks required for in-person worship gatherings. Register at the door or ahead of time at fbcjc.org/register.) April 1 //  Maundy Thursday Worship and Lord’s Supper Online: Premieres at 7:00 pm on youtube.com/fbcjc or facebook.com/fbcjc. In-Person: 7:00 pm April 2 //  Good Friday – The church building will be closed. April 4  […]

Due to below freezing temperatures and potential timing of snow, in-person services for Sunday, February 14, are canceled. Join us for worship online at 8:15 am at facebook.com/fbcjc or at youtube.com/fbcjc as we conclude our series, Known in the Unknown.

Looking to Make a Positive Difference? Let’s Work Together to Help Families in Jefferson City. Construction Projects Begin in July We have an opportunity to help rebuild Jefferson City! The River City Habitat for Humanity build on Jackson Street is set to begin in July. Four homes will be built for families affected by the […]

Our FBC Men’s Softball team plays on Monday nights in the JC Parks league. Come out and cheer them on this summer! You can find their schedule here.  Thanks to Ryan Kormann, Team Captain, for organizing!