A progressive and welcoming Christian community!
Office Manager: Pat Haight
Communication Associate: Alena Dillon
HCP Director: Andrew DeFranza
HNS Director: Jessie Vogel
Business Manager: John Thomson
Join Us On Sunday at First Baptist Church in Beverly!
Sunday, May 13, 2018
Children & Youth Sunday!
9:30 a.m.: Adult Education (childcare provided)
-Adult Bible Study: We have just begun a new study of the Wisdom Literature in the Bible. All are welcome to come and learn about these intriguing books of the Bible. Led by Beth Loughhead, the class meets in the Mary Kuell Room (downstairs).

-Faith Journey: Led by Kent Harrop and Gloria Stoneham. We will explore what Jesus teaches about
developing a meaningful, balanced life of prayer and reflect on our own experience with prayer...what works, what doesn't. New participants welcome! We meet in the staff conference room (main floor).

-Mae Patten: Led by Andrea Stackpole, this class studies the Scripture and other books, and discusses how it applies to our lives. We meet in the lounge.

11:00 a.m.: Worship
(Children and Youth are asked to arrive at 10:00 a.m. to rehearse!)

Free to Be You and Me!

On this special Sunday, our children and youth will lead in worship. Come enjoy the talents, voices, skills and gifts of our young people!

Our service of worship will include a Baby Dedication this Sunday.

After Worship: Welcome Class Meeting
Welcome Class is a fun and relaxed time for those new to FBC to learn more about our core values and mission (and meet some great people). We meet for four 90-minute sessions.  A brief organizing meeting is this Sunday, five minutes after worship, in the church lounge. Bring your calendar and we’ll meet for 10 minutes to set a mutually convenient schedule. Hosted by Kent Harrop .  

4:00 p.m. - Middle School Fellowship

6:00 p.m. - Senior High Fellowship
This Week at FBC!
Friday, May 11
6:00-8:30 p.m. - Parents' Night Out

Saturday, May 12
9:00 a.m.- STRIDES FOR SERVICE!
12:30 - Lunch Program

Sunday, May 13
9:30 a.m. - Adult Education
10:00 a.m. - Children and Youth Sunday Rehearsal
11:00 a.m. – Worship: Children & Youth Sunday
12:05 - Welcome Class Quick Meeting
4:00 p.m. - Middle School Fellowship
6:00 p.m. - Senior High Fellowship

Monday, May 14
6:00 p.m. - Monday Night Supper
7:00 p.m. - Social Concerns
7:30 p.m. - HNS Board

Tuesday, May 15
9:30 a.m. - Staff Meeting
12:30 p.m. - Lunch Program
**7:00 p.m. - Church Council**

Wednesday, May 16
7:30 a.m. - Lectio Divina
7:15 p.m. - Harborlight Ringers
7:30 p.m. - Trustees Meeting

Thursday, May 17
6:00 p.m. - Celebration Ringers
7:30 p.m. - Sanctuary Choir

Friday, May 18
1:00 p.m. - Book Group

Saturday, May 19
12:30 p.m. - Lunch Program

**Everyone, truly everyone!, not just the Council, is invited to this important meeting. We will focus on the high energy and great ideas that emerged from the April Strategy meeting!  All are invited to be part of this exciting work in the life of the church!** 
in the family....
-Our prayers are with Denise Ouelette, who is continuing to recover from recent surgery. Denise is back home at Essex Park.

-Pat Haight is on vacation. While she is away, you can contact Leslie Morrison at . office@fbcbeverly.org
Fri, May 11 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Drop the kids with us! Julie Flowers and an amazing team of volunteers lead a fun and interactive evening of songs, art projects, and faith stories, all from a progressive Christian perspective—plus we provide dinner! Everybody has a blast. You deserve time to yourself!
Strides for Service
Saturday, May 12
There's still time to register for Strides for Service, a family-friendly raffle run/walk in downtown Beverly. Collect a ticket for each completed loop, then use your tickets to enter a raffle for a chance to win over 30 awesome prizes. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome. Register at stridesforserviceeventbrite.com  and you can also find us on Facebook . This event will support the local, national and worldwide service outreach of FBC. All proceeds from this event will go toward bringing volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of people in need.
Fellowship Offering
We collect a fellowship offering every Communion Sunday. The funds are overseen by the Board of Deacons and the Ministerial Team to help those in our midst who are struggling financially, paying heat, buying food, paying rent. The fund has been well used in recent months and could use some donations so that the church can continue to help those in need. Fellowship offering envelopes are in the pew racks in the sanctuary and can be used every Sunday, not just Communion Sundays, or donations can be sent to the church with a notation that it is for the fellowship offering. Thank you for your generosity!
All-Church Baseball Outing
Tues. June 19 at 6:35 p.m.
Come watch the Lowell Spinners vs. The Staten Island Yankees with the FBC Men’s Fellowship, in an all church baseball outing at LeLacheur Park in Lowell, MA. Each ticket order earns you an entry toward a raffle for two tickets to the Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on Mon. Sept. 24th! Tickets will be sold in the narthex before/after services, beginning THIS Sunday. See Brian Gregory , Kent Harrop , or John Thomson for further details.
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