Lenten Worship Series: From Hosanna to Hallelujah

Lent invites us to slow down, to pay attention, and to walk honestly with Jesus through the final days of his life. This year, our Lenten worship series is titled From Hosanna to Hallelujah. Following the path of Passion Week, we will trace the road Jesus walks from the shouts of welcome on Palm Sunday through disruption, intimacy, service, grief, and witness, all the way to Easter morning. This is not a journey that rushes to resurrection. It is an invitation to stay, to notice, and to walk together through love that costs something and love that endures.



Throughout Lent, we invite people of all ages to follow this road together.

Wherever you find yourself on the road, you are welcome to walk with us.

From Hosanna to Hallelujah, we journey together.

Upcoing Sundays & Holy Days Schedule

• March 1 – Clearing the Temple - Brunch Worship at 10:15 am in the Fellowship Hall
• March 8 – Jesus’ Teachings - Pastor Brittany is preaching
• March 15 – The Anointing of Jesus
• March 22 – The Last Supper
• March 29 – Palm Sunday Musical Celebration
• April 2 - Intergenerational Maundy Thrusday Prayer Experience in the Sanctuary
• April 3 – Good Friday - 12pm ecumenical service on the Front Lawn and 6pm service in the Fellowship Hall
• April 5 – Easter Sunday

Small Group Opportunities in Lent



Making Space

Everything feels big right now — too much, too heavy, too fast. During Lent, Making Space offers an intentional time to pause and practice holding space instead of shrinking.

The group, led by Angel Kenison-Scott, will gather on Wednesdays from 6:00–7:00 pm in the Small Conference Room (E2), February 25 through April 1. Using For Such a Time as This: An Emergency Devotional by Hanna Reichell, participants will read a chapter aloud each week and reflect together. The group will not move through the book in order but will engage selected readings that invite conversation about holding space for our feelings, our faith, and our shared experiences when everything feels like too much.

No preparation is required. Copies of the book will be available for those who would like one, and all are welcome to come and simply listen. This hour is an opportunity to practice being present with one another in real time and to remember that God is not small, nor do they wish us to be.

Rest & Reflect 

Gather Sunday mornings at 10:15 am in the Green Room to practice guided meditation and reflection on the Scripture. Through silence, journaling, and calm we will center ourselves on what God is saying to us. Make space and time for this practice in your Lent. 

Entering the Passion of Jesus

In support of our church-wide Lenten study, “Entering the Passion of Jesus: A Beginner's Guide to Holy Week”, the Discussion Class invites all to join us in a six-week study designed to provide additional insight as we discuss the book in more depth than it would be possible to do during a sermon. We welcome you to bring your curiosity, your questions, and the uniqueness that only you can add to our group. We meet Sunday mornings between services (10:15-11:00) in the Parlor, which is on the second floor of the education building. We will start this class on February 22.

*Please let Pastor Kristin know if you are interested in discussing the book at another time during the week. If there is enough interest, we can start an additional group.

Books for Small Groups

Copies of Entering the Passion of Jesus and For Such a Time as This: An Emergency Devotional will be available for purchase in the church office.

• Entering the Passion of Jesus: $10
• For Such a Time as This: An Emergency Devotional: $20



If cost is a concern, please feel free to contribute $5 instead—your participation matters more than the price.

Resources for families and children will echo the same themes in simple, embodied ways, so that our whole community can share a common journey. At the Pancake Party, families had option of taking home a Lenten Devotional. If you would like to receive this each week via email, you can sign up by clicking the link below. If you would like to receive a printed copy of the devotional, you can pick one up on the 3rd floor or email Pastor Brittany

Game Night

This Friday, February 27 at 6 pm

Calling all board game enthusiasts! Join us Friday at 6 p.m. in the Church Parlor (on the second floor) for our Board Games Night. Whether you’re a strategic mastermind or a casual player, this event is for you! Come and indulge in an evening filled with laughter, friendly competition, and memorable moments. Grab your favorite board game and challenge your friends to a thrilling match. From classic favorites to modern gems, there will be a wide variety of games available for all tastes and skill levels.

Brunch Worship

March 1 at 10:15 am

Join us for Brunch Worship on Sunday, March 1 at 10:15 am. Brunch Worship is an opportunity to connect with God and one another as we gather around tables to share engaging worship, a scrumptious meal, and meaningful conversation! Brunch Worship is a communal endeavor, and you can contribute by bringing a potluck dish to share and by signing up to serve when you arrive. A few reminders, there will be no 9:15 or 11:15 am services.

Congregational Meeting

March 1 after Brunch Worship

We will hold a brief meeting after the Brunch Worship on March 1st. During this meeting, we will accept the year-end financial reports and any other necessary business.

Eggstravaganza

Wednesday, March 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM

We are partnering with the Samples and their ministry for the Afghan Easter Picnic, where more than 400 children will gather for an afternoon of celebration and community. They need thousands of filled plastic Easter eggs, and we are committing to help.

Join us for Eggstravaganza, an intergenerational evening of stuffing eggs, playing games, and sending joy across the country. Come for the whole time or drop in for part of the evening. All ages are welcome.

You can also help by bringing wrapped candy, plastic eggs, or by stuffing and taping eggs at home and returning them on March 11. Every egg will be opened by a child who is deeply loved by their community and by God.

For more information click the button below or email Pastor Brittany.

Let’s send joy together!

On A Hill Far Away...

Saturday March 14 at 4pm

Lent is a journey through darkness towards the light and renewal of Easter. Please join the Chancel Bells and handbell musicians across Columbia for an Ecumenical Lenten Handbell Concert and Reflection on Saturday, March 14th at 4pm in the sanctuary. We will enjoy a time of music, prayer, and reflection as we seek hope in the darkness and raise our eyes towards the hills in search of God's light. The concert is free and open to the public.

Exploring Jordan: Images of History

March 15 - 4:00 pm in the Parlor

On March 15, at 4:00 pm in the parlor, Mark Thomas will present a pictorial narrative of his recent trip to the country of Jordan. Jordan is a treasure-trove of ancient Biblical and archaeological sites that are often overlooked by modern scholars and travelers. Janie Rees-Miller will join Mark to add her perspectives gleaned from 30 years of archaeological and linguistic work in the region.

The presentation will highlight visits to Bethany across the Jordan, the World Heritage Site of Jesus’ Baptism, Mount Nebo, where Moses and the Israelites first viewed the Promised Land, Petra, the ancient Nabatean capital and site of hundreds of spectacular rock carvings, the well-preserved Greco-Roman Decapolis City of Gerash, the region bordering Lake Tiberias, the Golan Heights and Syria, and more as time permits.  

Refreshments and snacks will be provided.  Please join us for this fun and educational presentation!

We Want to Pray for You

At First Baptist, we believe community is stronger when we support one another in prayer. If there’s something on your mind, a concern, a hope, or a celebration, our pastors would be honored to hold it in prayer with you.

Your prayer requests are kept private with our pastoral team. Share your request anytime through our Prayer Request page, and know that you are held in prayer. Because we are better together, your joys and burdens matter to us.