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Date Night
November 13 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
$40 per couple
Whether you’re dating, engaged, or married, healthy relationships don’t grow by accident—they grow when we intentionally spend time together. Join us for our First Norfolk Date Night, a special evening designed to help you slow down, laugh together, and invest in the relationship God has given you. This night is all about you and your date—creating space to talk, reconnect, and enjoy one another away from the normal routine of life. Come expectant, have fun with some games, and leave encouraged as you continue building a relationship that honors Christ.
The cost is $40.00 per couple which includes a: Mediterranean Dinner & Desserts.
Registration for the event closes November 9.
Limited childcare for birth - 5th grade - separate registration required by November 6.
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Men's Gathering
November 17 | Chapel
6:30 - 8:00 PM
There's something powerful about a group of men gathering together for worship, prayer, fellowship and developing a biblical perspective on manhood. This monthly gathering is on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM. We encourage all men 18 and up to join us.
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Kids Choir for Christmas Celebration
Kids Grades 1-5 Needed!
December 6 | 9:00 & 10:30 AM
A special morning of extended music by our Worship Family. The Worship Arts Ministry is excited to invite all interested elementary-age students (1st - 5th) to sing one song during our Christmas Celebration.
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Joy and Wisdom
Exodus 18:1-27
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Sunday Night Students
Sundays, 6:00-8:00 PM
Room 300
Get ready for the week ahead at Sunday Night Students. We have engaging discussions, inspiring worship, and exciting activities for students in grades 6 to 12. Whether you are a believer or a seeker, you are welcome to join us and discover what God has in store for you.
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Ways to Give
Please take a few moments and give online. It's safe and fast.
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Prefer to write a check? Mail your gift to:
312 Kempsville Road, Norfolk, VA 23502
If you'd like to drop off your gift, the office is open Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM .
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Monthly Family Prayer Gathering
November 10 | 6:30 PM | Chapel
Our church family gets together each month on the 2nd Tuesday evening to pray. It's an important time to pray for one another, our church, and the world around us.
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Pray at 1:00 PM Every Day
This Week: 1-1-1. Lord, teach us to trust You for provision and protection.
Set your alarm, add an appointment to your calendar, and take a minute and pray each day at 1 PM for this one thing.
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Volunteers Needed in Special Friends
You can make a wonderful difference in the life of a child or teen by serving in our Special Friends LIFEgroup or as a Classroom Buddy in Kids Ministry!
Whether you love teaching, encouraging, or simply being a friend, your willingness to serve can help a child or teen feel welcomed, loved, and included as they learn about Jesus. No experience is needed! We will provide training and support to help you feel comfortable and prepared.
For more information, please contact
Julie Hunt, jhunt@firstnorfolk.org
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Parent and Child Dedication
November 29
Orientation | Live the Mission Center/ Family Room
November 8 or November 15 | 10:30 AM
Our Parent and Child Dedication celebrates your commitment to raise your child(ren) to know and love Jesus, as well as, our church’s commitment to partner with you.
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GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays
Wednesday, November 11
6:15 - 8:15 PM | Room 300
Thanksgiving and Christmas can be very painful when you are grieving a loved one's death. We want to help you survive, and even enjoy, the next holiday season. You and your family are invited to Join us for this one day event on Wednesday, November 11th, 6:15-8:15 PM in Room 300. Dessert and coffee will be served. There is no cost to participate, but registration is required.
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DISCIPLE NOW (DNOW)
Students 6th - 12th grade
November 20-22
Everyone is searching for something whether it's purpose, peace, belonging, or hope. DNOW is a weekend for students to explore the life changing truth that Jesus is the answer to our deepest need. Through friends, fun, worship, service, and honest conversations, students will see why the gospel is For All.
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The Harbor
1st & 3rd Tuesday
10:00-11:30 AM | Room 220
The Harbor is a mentoring ministry for moms. This incredible opportunity is for moms of all ages and in all stages at First Norfolk and in our community. We know that parenting well does not happen without intentionality and investment. The Harbor will be a place where moms from one generation can invest in moms of the next generation and we can all work together to honor the Lord as we raise our children.
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The Well for All Young Adults
Thursdays | 6:45 PM
Crossroads 127
6330 Newtown Road
A weekly time to worship and connect with young adults! Our time together will have honest conversation about faith and memorable moments together. Whether you go to church or don’t, you will make friends and discover your purpose here. We will be getting together around 6pm every week to hang out, start worship at 6:45, and occasionally have late night activities that you’ll never want to miss.
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Serve at the Sacred Heart Soup Kitchen
November 22 | 1:00 PM
520 Graydon Avenue, Norfolk, VA
Sacred Heart Catholic Church serves the food insecure on Sundays at the Sacred Heart Church. We help them the 4th Sunday of each month at 1:00PM. Please plan to participate with us! Contact Marving and Lucia farmer1990@verizon.net for details.
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Food Distribution
One of the ministries of First Baptist is to provide for food to
families in our community who are facing food insecurity with a generous amount of food on the third Saturday of each month.
This drive thru food distribution is located in the parking lot across the street from our facility and is scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM.
Please note that all items for the monthly food distribution should now be dropped off in the bins in the lobby rather than at the Live the Mission Center. Thank you for helping us keep the distribution process organized and efficient.
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