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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  […]

We have added a page to our website where you can keep up with updates during our church’s transition process. You’ll find these at fbcjc.org/transition or under About on the website menu.

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.

The church sent out a letter today (November 10) from Lead Pastor Doyle Sager. He shares a Thanksgiving greeting, along with continued prayer requests for both he and Janet as he receives treatment for lung cancer. You can keep up with his treatment news at his CaringBridge page, which are also included on the church […]

The following letter was sent to church member on Oct. 22 about an upcoming called business meeting on Sunday, Nov. 22 and the items that will be considered. Please contact the church if you have any questions. *** October 22, 2020 Dear­ FBC Family, Thank you for the genuine care, grace, and generosity you continue […]

Lead Pastor Doyle Sager has shared a letter to the church family written Sept. 28. The letter is being sent to the church family, but can also be found below. You can continue to follow Doyle’s progress at his Caring Bridge site page and on our Facebook page. ***** September 28, 2020 Dear FBC family: […]

This summer, our Lead Pastor Doyle Sager was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer. He shared a letter with an update and his prayer requests on Sept. 28 here. To follow his progress and to offer messages of encouragement, the family has set up a Caring Bridge page, www.caringbridge.org/visit/DoyleSager Doyle and Janet, along with their […]

PHASE 3: Worship Gatherings Resume SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 8:15 A.M. AND 10:45 A.M. (Note: Our church has announced that we will begin regathering on Sunday, September 13. You can find the announcement and additional information on our virus update page, www.fbcjc.org/virus.  This page contains additional details of how we plan to reopen.) Before Worship Our […]