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Our church sets aside one Sunday during the Advent season each year for Presenting Our Gifts. These can be left under our tree on Sunday, December 8, or during a special time in each service for the congregation to bring gifts. What can we bring? Nonperishable food items New, unwrapped toys Gifts of money Where […]

Year-end contributions are greatly appreciated in helping us meet 2019 ministry expenditures. Click above to give online. To give in person or by mail and be counted toward our 2019 Ministry Budget and to qualify as charitable deductions for income tax filing, all types of gifts must be received, postmarked, or transferred into an FBCJC […]

On Sunday, Dec. 1, the Adult Choir, Orchestra and Children Choir will present “Emmanuel” in both the 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. worship services. The music is a unique blend of Christmas music from multiple sources. You’ll hear traditional favorites along with some new tunes — along with some familiar carols in new musical setting. In […]

Jefferson City Project Homeless Connect is a one-day event based on a national service model to reduce as many barriers as possible to help the homeless or near homeless become self-sufficient. This is the 5th year for Project Homeless Connect! This year’s event is scheduled for Friday, October 18, and was mentioned in the August […]

Our church will be hosting an Angela Project Commemoration Service on Monday, August 19, at 6 p.m. The service will mark the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first African slave to America. This community worship  is open to everyone as we learn from our past and work toward racial reconciliation. To learn more […]

  You’ll find details about OPERATION WELCOME WARMLY here as we worship in our gym, starting May 26 until our HVAC system is updated. Lead Pastor Doyle Sager originally sent a letter to the church family in late April (download here or read at the end) explaining these changes. Here are the latest details from […]

We often find God in the dusty places and moments of our lives rather than the shiny and perfect ones. “Blessing the Dust” is a time for women, across ages, stages & experiences to connect, share, and encourage each other. Come fellowship with longtime and new friends, enjoy snacks, hear from three speakers, and more! […]

FBCJC has partnered with South Elementary School since 2009. The partnership has grown over the years allowing us to establish a wonderful relationship of trust and collaboration with the staff and families. You can find out more about how we partner here. We are currently sponsoring South School shirts that will be given to children […]

If you were traveling over the holidays, you can catch up on the three-part Advent sermon series, Christmas Thieves (Busyness, Shallowness and Loneliness), and the Dec. 30 message, Christmas – The Sequel. You can find these on our Sermon Archive page under Sermon in the menu, which provides transcripts, audio and video versions of the […]

After serving as the Pastor of Administration at First Baptist Church of Jefferson City for seven and a half years, Dr. Jim Hill has announced his retirement, effective December 31 of this year. Thankfully, Jim and Bettie Jo plan to stay in Jefferson City and also plan to remain here at FBCJC. I know all […]