Weekly Newsletter

October 29, 2026

This Sunday:

Be Steady

Joshua 23

Church Life + Events

POINT OF IMPACT MEMBERSHIP CLASS

First Sunday of each month • 9am

For those interested in membership at our church, the first step is to attend our Point of Impact membership class. In Point of Impact, you will learn about the beliefs, vision, and mission of our church. Childcare provided. Sign up here.

WIDOWS GROUP MEETING

Wednesday, November 4 • 10am

Kids Ministry

Student Ministry

Make plans for your teen now! Summer Camp ’27 - Built Different (Eph. 2:10; 2:22). We wanted to get the info out SUPER EARLY so you could be planning!

We will be going to Surfside Christian Retreat in Panama City Beach, FL, from May 31 - June 4, 2027. The total cost for the trip is $200, if deposit dates are made on time (the cost goes up $50 to $250 if not). The first deposit of $50 will be due by January 17th. The second payment of $50 is due by March 14th. The final payment is due by May 16th. Click the link to register https://fbcjville.subspla.sh/yb68v96

We have 60 spots available!! Secure one for your rising 7th grader - Graduating senior! See Scott or Mason for more information!

Engage College Ministry

Signup for Engage meals by scanning the QR code to the left or click the link below.

https://qrco.de/bgxdDH

Senior Adult Ministry - JOY Group





• SAINTS ALIVE is set for Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Gadsden!

Lunch can either be on your own or sign up to eat the meat and 3 vegetables provided at the church ($10… Meadowbrook Baptist). Phil and Leslie will do sign ups in the lobby the next few weeks.

Let Phil and Leslie know if you are going and also if you plan to eat out or stay at church to eat.

HEARING ASSIST DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE

If you need assistance hearing our live worship services, the church may be able to help. Personal devices are available to use during worship. Please contact the church office at (256) 435-7263 or see Roy Woodward, church security.

CHURCH APP

You can download the church app by scanning the QR code or by clicking the link.

https://subsplash.com/fbcjville/app

PASTOR ON CALL

November 1 - November 7

Scott Praters (256) 342-2297

DEACONS OF THE WEEK

November 1 - November 7

Mark Lumpkin (256) 282-1084 and Jamie Hardy (478) 972-3823

Needs & Resources

Join a Life Group

Beholding God in worship, Belonging together in community, and Being the church on mission. Click the link below for a list of our Life Groups.

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How to Give

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• For checks, please make all checks out to First Baptist Church of Jacksonville.

Livestream Link: Check out our YouTube Page below

Click the button below to visit our church YouTube page. You can then click "Live" to watch live or click "videos" to see all past sermons.