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<title>No Title - Catalyst Student Ministry</title>
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November 13th With over twenty vendors this year&#39;s shopping fair will rock!  Come on out to support Catalyst Student Ministries! A complete vendors list is available here 

Novmeber 20-22 Join us for Youth Alive in Ocean City. With speakers such as Reggie Dabbs, and bands such as Reilly and Family Force Five Alive is better than ever. Forms are available here. Cost $110 plus meals. 

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<title>No Title - Home</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:44:31  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Filling Backpacks - First Baptist Church</title>
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Filling Backpacks:

      First Baptist Church has pledged to sponsor Waverly Elementary School.  What  a blessing it is that we have been able to supply the needs of more than 20 families in our community by filling backpacks with food.  Our pantry is running low and we need your help replenishing our supplies.  Here is a list of items that we will need to restock our shelves:

Canned fruits or vegetables

Boxes of  rice

Soups (any kind)

Mac and cheese

Pasta and Pasta sauce

Pop Tarts

Tuna or canned chicken

*A fun treat for a child-fruit snacks, granola bars, or cookies

THANK YOU!!!

Other Waverly Needs:

The following items are needed on an ongoing and consistent bases:Boxes of facial tissuesZip-lock bags: gallon-, quart-, pint-size and sandwich bagsChildren&#39;s booksSchool supplies: #2 pencils, pink erasers (rectangular-Sanford), glue sticks, spiral notebooks (no designs-solid colors), notebook paper (not college ruled), highlighters, solid-colored (no designs) pocket folders (no fasteners) in red, blue, green, yellow, or purple.

 

You may bring any of these items to the Preschool Department of the Church, clearly marked for Waverly, and we will deliver them to the school.

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<title>Fun Bunch - First Baptist Church</title>
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The Fun Bunch will have a covered dish luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 9 in the middle school department of the church.  Our guest speaker will be Cookie Verdi with Frederick Memorial Hospital (FMH) Select. FMH Select sponsors many programs for seniors including learning lunches.  Join us for lunch and to find out more about programs for you at FMH Select.  Contact Peggy VanBibber at 301 698 9574 or at peggyvb@aol.com for additional information.

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<title>SHARE Food Network - First Baptist Church</title>
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At 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, Dave Byrd from SHARE Food Network will be at FBC to do a presentation on how our church can become a host site for the program.   This program will give us one more avenue for being &quot;Light Unleashed&quot; in our community.  The SHARE Food Network distributes high quality, affordable, nutritious food as a way to build community and strengthen families.   Check the program out at their website- www.sharedc.org or join us on Nov. 12, to learn how you can become involved in  this outreach program.  Information sheets are also available at the welcome center.

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<title>Casserole Exchange - First Baptist Church</title>
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Back by popular demand, the Women&#39;s Ministry will host another casserole exchange on Sunday, November 22nd.  Please bring a main dish casserole in a disposable container and include a list of ingredients.  These dishes will then be available for sale for $10.00 each.  The proceeds will benefit our Women&#39;s Ministry and you will have a delicious dish ready to pop in the oven when you get home from church.

Bon Appetit!  Monica Boyd (301) 694-8116 or mailto:myboyd@comcast.net</description>
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<title>Hospitality Ministry - First Baptist Church</title>
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Effective October 1, the Hospitality Committee will implement new kitchen policies and guidelines.   This includes general kitchen policies as well as rules for handling food,  instructions on how to make coffee, clean-up, etc.  Also, a kitchen use form has been designed and needs to be filled out by those desiring to use the kitchen or if having the Hospitality Committee cater  an event.   Both forms may be obtained from the church website of the church Secretary.

   If you have any concerns or questions, please call or email Jackie Peyton at 301-360-9558 or mailto:jackie_peyton@comcast.net

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<title>DVD Night Resumes - First Baptist Church</title>
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Welcome back, ladies!  I&#39;m excited to kick back, put our feet up and enjoy another year of watching movies together on Wednesday nights.  This Wednesday, we&#39;ll watch the second in the series of  Narnia: the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.  As always, there are no sign ups, no RSVPs, no pressure.  Just join us upstairs in the adult wing at 7 p.m. while the kids are having fun in their activities.  See you then!

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<title>Food Bank - First Baptist Church</title>
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During these hard economic times, more and more families will be needing and depending on help from our local food bank as well as other agencies. Please don&#39;t forget to make your contribution of non-perishable food items to the Food Bank.  Collection bins have been conveniently placed at the entrance of the church building. Items will be taken to the Food Bank the  Monday following the third Sunday each month.
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<title>CentrePointe Counseling - First Baptist Church</title>
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We are again partnered with CentrePointe Counseling Services to provide affordable, licensed Christian counseling to our members and community. We have two counselors in Frederick who can be reached for an appointment. Please contact Elizabeth Devilbiss 1-800-491-5369, extention 115 and Dan Holler, extension 109.
To learn more about CentrePointe Counseling Service visit the website here or pick up a brochure at the Welcome Desk.

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<title>Refuge - First Baptist Church</title>
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Refuge Worship Returns Sunday, September 6th at 7 pm!

Refuge is for anyone who desires a more intimate worship experience.  It meets in the youth department and features acoustic music and an informal atmosphere.  If you know of anyone, particularly late teens through twenties, who don&#39;t feel they &quot;fit&quot; in other kinds of worship services, this may be the place for them.  Dan and Liz Haight, along with Pastor Larry, are the leaders for this service.

 

                                                                    

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<title>Dodeka from Grk, "twelve" - First Baptist Church</title>
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   What we call the Minor Prophets ancient Jewish tradition simply called &quot;The Twelve&quot; and treated them as one book.  These writings revolve around the Exile and thus understanding them is essential to understanding the life and times of Jesus.  Join Pastor Larry each Wednesday at 7 p.m. starting September 9th as we study The Twelve and relate them to Jesus&#39; own teaching.

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<pubDate>Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:06:18  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Children's Ministry Corner by Rachel Pyles - First Baptist Church</title>
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Operation Christmas Child
     It is that time of year again and our Children&#39;s Missions programs on Wednesday nights will participate in a gift giving program with Samaritan&#39;s Purse.  The purpose of this program is to give a simple gift.  The children will fill shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, and special treats.  The shoeboxes are then wrapped up like a present and are shipped to a child in a third world country.  The simple gift shows that child we love and care about them just as Jesus loves them.  There is a shipping cost attached to each shoebox that we send.  In past years we have limited the number of boxes because of the associated cost.  So, this year we are asking for monetary donations to send as many boxes as we can fill!  Please help us send a gift of love to a child in need.  Here are some items you can donate:

 

Pencils, crayons,  and writing pads
toys- small cars, dolls, stuffed animals

hygiene Items- toothbrush, toothpaste combs, and washcloths

other Items- hard candy, lollipops, mints, gum, t-shirts, and socks


Safe and Secure Classes
     Our policies and procedures for the Preschool/Children&#39;s Departments require every adult who works with children as a lead teacher or as a helper on Sunday mornings or Wednesday nights to complete this Safe and Secure Class.  This class is designed to familiarize you with the policies and procedures we have in place when working with children.  You will also have defined for you and will come out of the class understanding such terms as abuse and neglect.  The class is only one session and only takes 15-30 minutes.  The classes will begin on Sunday mornings during the Sunday School hour beginning November 8th and continuing until every person has participated in this program.  

*If you have already attended a Safe and Secure Class here at FBC you do not have to attend these classes.  These classes are intended for our newest members of our Preschool/ Children&#39;s Ministry Team.  Thank you.


     For general information on the Children&#39;s Ministry, contact Rachel Pyles at rachel

@firstfrederick.org or  301-473-8283 or visit our website at www.firstfrederick.org.  

go to Preschool Ministry or Children&#39;s Ministry.

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<pubDate>Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:03:51  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Student Ministry News - First Baptist Church</title>
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Don&#39;t Forget This Friday

     The Catalyst Student Ministry is sponsoring the Second Annual Ladies Night Out Shopping Fundraiser. We currently have 19 venders that include in-home businesses such as Pampered Chef and Longaberger Baskets all in one place to help you with your Christmas shopping.  The hours are from 6:00-9:00 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will go to support the student ministries here at FBC.

November 20, 21, and 22

     Youth Alive in Ocean City Maryland for Middle School students.   Cost $110.00.

What Am I Going To Do With My Life!?!

     If you are in that wilderness that is called &quot;post high school&quot; you probably find yourself asking this question a lot. Sorry we don&#39;t have any answers for you but what we do have is a new Sunday school class for young adults (ages 18-24). You may not find the answers you are looking for but you will find Biblically sound teaching and people who care about you.

For Information contact Gretchen Eisenberg (ywifitness@gmail.com) or Becky Krauss

(rpkrauss@yahoo.com).   

     For more information on youth activities, please contact Richard Krauss at 301-473-828 

or e-mail mailto:richard@firstfrederick.org

Now Available in the Lobby:

Frederick County coupon books full of discounts for local restaurants and businesses for 

only $20.00 

And 

Catalyst Student ministry T-shirts for only $5.00

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<pubDate>Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:02:36  MST</pubDate>
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<title>From the Pastor - First Baptist Church</title>
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&quot;Lord, teach us to pray,&quot; one of Jesus&#39; disciples said to him one day.  I&#39;ve always found a measure of comfort in that.  If one of Jesus&#39; disciples, who was with him constantly-watching, observing, listening, asking questions-didn&#39;t know how to pray, my incompetence at it didn&#39;t seem so alarming.  It still bothered me, but at least it meant that I was normal.

Likewise, when I read Thomas Merton in Contemplative Prayer: &quot;One cannot begin to face the real difficulties of the life of prayer and meditation unless one is first perfectly content to be a beginner and really experience himself as one who knows little or nothing and has a desperate need to learn the bare rudiments...We do not want to be beginners. But let us be convinced of the fact that we will never be anything else but beginners.&quot;  That was oddly comforting as well.  It is a little disturbing, I&#39;ll admit, to think that I&#39;ll never get &quot;good&quot; at prayer, whatever that means, but at least I know that my struggles, my fumbling around, my lack of competence, is normal.  If Merton wasn&#39;t just jerking us around, if he himself really felt like a beginner at prayer throughout his life, then I shouldn&#39;t feel so bad.

Except I do.  Seriously, who likes to do anything in which they never move beyond the level of beginner?  I hear guys who play golf regularly who, by their own description of their play, are pretty bad golfers, and I wonder why they go through the time and expense of playing if they aren&#39;t getting any good at it.  Maybe it&#39;s the snazzy clothes they get to wear.

If I started playing guitar and after 15 years of practice never moved beyond the level of beginner I would just quit playing.

And, you know, maybe start building guitars.

So I have found myself both embracing the concept of always being a beginner at prayer while fighting against it, wanting it not to be so, working to prove that it isn&#39;t, even though I sense that it is.  And that&#39;s pretty frustrating.

And when I get frustrated with it, I fall back into the comfort of it.

I recently read a statement from William Law from his book, A Serious Call To a Devout and Holy Life, published in 1728.  I&#39;ve not read the book, but it is the book which John Wesley, Charles Wesley, George Whitfield, and William Wilberforce all credited with causing a major turning point in their lives.  As it&#39;s going on three-hundred years old, you would expect some of the language to be archaic.  Remember that words like &quot;pious&quot; and &quot;primitive&quot; didn&#39;t have the negative connotations back then that they have acquired in modern vernacular; so substitute &quot;devout&quot; or &quot;spiritual&quot; for &quot;pious&quot; and &quot;early&quot; for &quot;primitive&quot; and you&#39;ll be in business.

&quot;If you will here stop and ask yourself why you are not as pious as the primitive Christians were, your own heart will tell you that it is neither through ignorance nor inability, but because you never thoroughly intended it.&quot;

Now that&#39;s just mean.  It&#39;s not comforting at all.  And it hit me between the eyes when I read it, because it&#39;s true.

&quot;Never thoroughly intended it.&quot;  Any prayerlessness on my part cannot be blamed on ignorance or inability, though I may be ignorant as well as incompetent at prayer.  Prayer is a matter of intention and desire; and likewise prayerlessness is a matter of intention and prayer.  None of us can blame busyness either; we find time for what is important to us.  If we don&#39;t have time for prayer, it&#39;s because prayer just isn&#39;t that important.  We never thoroughly intended it.

I&#39;m still working my way through this.  I don&#39;t like it, find no comfort in it, and wish it weren&#39;t true.

But I&#39;m afraid that it is. 

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<title>Celebration of Hope: Bring a Bag, Take a Bag - Home</title>
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The clothes drive at Waverly Elementary School would normally take up only one of three rows of tables in the cafeteria, but this year the whole cafeteria was needed!  It was a great success, and we thank everyone who donated clothes and/or time to be Light Unleashed.
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<title>Welcome! - Home</title>
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Hi! Thanks for checking out our website. We are really excited about what God is doing at our church, and we hope some of that comes through. You can find a lot of information about our church on this site, but if you really want to see what God is doing at First Baptist Church, you need to come check it out for yourself...continue.
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<title>What is Catalyst Student Ministries? - Catalyst Student Ministry</title>
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A catalyst is an ingredient that helps things change. Yeast is a great example of a catalyst--it makes bread rise, and it helps to turn grains into beer. (OOPS! Did I say beer on a church web site?) Beer may not be the best example, but it makes the point (and helps me keep your attention!). 

We students at First Baptist believe that Jesus is our Catalyst. He is constantly changing us (if we let him) and helping us to become more like Him. As we become more like Him, we begin to change the world. That&#39;s why we call our student ministry Catalyst.

Our goal is nothing less than to allow Jesus to change us and then use us to change the world. If your life needs a change come check us out on Wednesday nights at 6:30 or Sunday mornings at 9:45. 

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On Sundays we have Sunday School at 9:45 a.m., where we fill your body with bagels and orange juice and better yet fill you with the Everlasting Word of God!  We are currently in a study entitled &quot;66 Books.&quot; 

We have Catalyst on Wednesdays at 6:30- 8 p.m.,where we learn how to use God&#39;s Holy Book to reach out in the community and &quot;allow God to change us and the world.&quot;

If you want more information please contact Ricky Kelley or Richard Krauss. 
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Catalyst is our Wednesday night activity for students. Led by our Student Pastor, Richard Krauss; Catalyst is a chance to renew ourselves spiritually in the middle of a busy week.  On Wednesdays we study the Bible, learn about the world around us and have some fun mixed in, while using a little recreation to help!  Our goal is to learn how we can better serve our Lord, Jesus Christ.  So, come join us on Wednesday nights for a taste of living water. We meet in the high school department. Catalyst is open to both Middle and High School students (grades 6-12)</description>
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<title>Catalyst Calendar! - Catalyst Student Ministry</title>
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<title>Youth  Department Mailing List - Catalyst Student Ministry</title>
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Our youth department  has an e-mailing list. Throughout the year,we send subscribers e-mails about  our department. These may include anything from information about events to  frequent updates, and prayer requests.Our goal is  to use this tool,so we can actively communicate with each other and spark new intrest!

If you would like to recieve these e-mails or have any questions or want to recieve news in any other form of communication, contact Ricky Kelley.</description>
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<title>Welcome to Our Online Community! - First Baptist Church</title>
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Welcome to your online community! We hope that you will be able to get better connected by participating in &quot;Discussions&quot;, looking for &quot;Groups&quot; that may be of interest to you and then joining one! You may also find a place to use your gifts by looking at our volunteer &quot;Positions&quot;.

When you log in, you will be able to see all the groups you are participating in, see the events you might be interested in and much more. You may wish to take a moment to update your profile information by clicking on the &#39;My Profile&#39; link in the upper left hand corner to make sure that our records are correct. Also, be sure to fill in some of the &quot;fun&quot; information like the activities you enjoy, the music styles you prefer, your favorite radio station, and more, so that others can get to know you better.

We hope you enjoy the online community!

 

For LATEST NEWS, including &quot;Pastor&#39;s Notes&quot; click HERE 
 
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<title>Call the Church Office - First Baptist Church</title>
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Call the church office if you have need of one of our pastors, especially if you are scheduled for surgery or you would like prayer for other medical needs.  The number is 301-473-8283.  You may leave a voice mail for any of the pastors if we are not in the office at the time of your call.  Thank you!

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CentrePointe counselors work with individuals, couples, and families to improve relationships, deal with emotional and spiritual struggles, negotiate life transitions, and find meaning from the center of one\&#39;s life. As pastoral counselors, we believe that there is an important spiritual dimension that people bring to the counseling process that should not be minimized. We believe in the care of the soul. At the same time, we believe that it is important not to ignore scientific advances in the understanding of biological and psychological human functioning. Healthy spirituality and healthy human functioning go hand in hand. Areas of expertise include: 

 &#8226; Spiritual and religious problems&#8226; Pre-marital counseling&#8226; Anger management&#8226; Stress management&#8226; Depression&#8226; Family therapy&#8226; Anxiety&#8226; Couples counseling&#8226; Abuse&#8226; Eating disorders&#8226; Addictions&#8226; Sexual disorders and compulsivity&#8226; Career transitions&#8226; Loss and grief&#8226; Childhood and adolescent issues&#8226; Conflict mediation

 

CentrePointe has two counseling centers in Frederick, one of which First Baptist hosts.  The counselor at this location is Elizabeth Devilbiss.  The other location is at the Evangelical Lutheran Church on 33 E. Church St. with Daniel Holler.  To arrange an appointment call Elizabeth Devilbiss at 800-491-5369 X 115 or Daniel Holler X109. For more information you can go to CentrePointe&#39;s web site www.centrepointecounseling.org
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:55:53  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Dance Class - Preschool Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=38</link>
<guid>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=38&amp;article_id=1212</guid>
<description>
On Wednesday nights from 6:30pm to 8:00pm we have two dance classes for children ages 3 years old to 5 years old.  During this time your child will be introduced to different styles of dance and will be led by a professionally trained dancer.  These classes have limited space so it is a registration only program.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:08:51  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Wednesday Night Schedule - Preschool Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=38</link>
<guid>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=38&amp;article_id=940</guid>
<description>


6:30p.m. - 7p.m.  Childcare for all children birth to Kindergarten

6:30p.m. - 8p.m. Dance Class (For ages 3 years to 5 years old) - registration only program

7p.m. -8p.m. Childcare for children birth to 2 years old

7p.m. - 8p.m. Children&#39;s Missions: Mission Friends for children 3 years to Kindergarten

 * All children&#39;s Wednesday night programs run during the school year.  There are no Wednesday night activities or programs for children during the summer.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:06:23  MST</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>Wednesday Night Schedule - Children's Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=39</link>
<guid>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=39&amp;article_id=942</guid>
<description>


 6:30p.m. - 7p.m. Puppet Ministry

6:30p.m. - 7p.m.  Childcare for all age children in Preschool Dept. (This service is for children not attending Joybells)

6:30p.m. - 7p.m. Joybells

7:00p.m. - 7:30p.m. Children&#39;s Band

7:00pm - 8:00p.m. Children&#39;s Cooking Class For children in 1st through 5th grade- This program has limited space it is a registration ONLY program

7:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. Lego Camp (Building your life on Jesus) For children in 1st through 5th grade-This program has limited space it is a registration ONLY program

7p.m. - 8p.m. Children&#39;s Missions: CiA

 * All children&#39;s Wednesday night programs run during the school year.  There are no Wednesday night activities or programs for children during the summer.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:22:19  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Lego Camp - Children's Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=39</link>
<guid>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=39&amp;article_id=1207</guid>
<description>


On Wednesday nights children in 1st through 5th grade are welcome to join this new and exciting program!  Children will use their creative abilities to work together as a team to put together a lego model.  They will also work independently to complete thir own lego models that they can share with a friend or keep for themselves.  While the children are using their creative minds they will also learn the importance of building their lives on Jesus Christ.  Every week they will learn about a new building block for their lives.  Some of those building blocks are prayer, service, love, joy, peace, and patience.

This program has limited space so you MUST register your child for this program.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:59:53  MST</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>Children's Cooking Class - Children's Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=39</link>
<guid>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=39&amp;article_id=1205</guid>
<description>


Cooking is such a great way for children to learn how to be creative and patient.  Every Wednesday night children will work together to put together a recipe that they will share with one another.  They will also learn how important it is for us to have all the right ingredients in our own lives.  They will learn the importance of prayer, reading the Bible, and living the Fruits of the Spirit every day.

This program has limited space so you MUST register your child for this program.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:58:37  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Mission Friends - Preschool Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=38</link>
<guid>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=38&amp;article_id=1211</guid>
<description>
Mission Friends is a great missions program for very young children.  This program teaches children how to do, pray, and give to missions.  Every Wednesday night your child will learn about a new missionary and how they share the love and good news about God.  Your child will also participate in local and global missions.  Some of the mission projects that they will be participating in are Operation Christmas Child, the CROP Walk, and giving food to local food banks.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:48:14  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Mustard Seed Company - Children's Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=39</link>
<guid>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=39&amp;article_id=16</guid>
<description>


Mustard Seed is the Children&#39;s worship time on Sundays from 11:15&#8211;12:30. Jesus described the church as a mustard seed: &quot;The smallest of seeds that grows into the largest of plants.&quot; At the Mustard Seed Co., our goal is to help children grow in Jesus Christ. Every Sunday morning we dive into God&#39;s Word through songs, games, and teaching designed just for kids. If you are in 1st through fourth grade, come join us so we can grow together.

 Summer Club runs during the summer time and runs similar to Mustard Seed.  Summer Club is a more relaxed atmosphere for the children and gives them a chance to run their own club (with adult supervision).  </description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:41:13  MST</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>Puppet Ministry - Children's Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=39</link>
<guid>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=39&amp;article_id=1204</guid>
<description>
If you are interested in puppeteering then join us on Wednesday nights for a fun time learning and rehearsing puppet plays and songs.  Our Puppet Ministry is offered to children in 4th grade and up to youth.  Our Puppet Ministry performs during our special events.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:36:25  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Children's Band - Children's Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=39</link>
<guid>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=39&amp;article_id=1206</guid>
<description>
This program is for children who have at least a little experience with reading and playing music.  First year band students are welcome!  You must have your own instrument and be ready to use your musical talents to work on worship music to perform on Sunday mornings as well as at the Children&#39;s Variety Show. </description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:36:25  MST</pubDate>
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<title>CiA Children in Action - Children's Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=39</link>
<guid>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=39&amp;article_id=1208</guid>
<description>
Children in Action is a great missions program for children.  They will learn the importance of local and global missions and participate in both local and global missions.  Every Wednesday night they will learn about a new missionary and what that missionary is doing to share the good news about Jesus.  During the year the children participate in a CROP Walk, give food to the local food banks, make care packages and gifts for our homebound friends, and participate in Operation Christmas Child.  They also learn the importance of praying for and giving to missions.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:36:25  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Joybells Children's Hand Bell Choir - Children's Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=39</link>
<guid>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=39&amp;article_id=1209</guid>
<description>
Joybells is a great way to introduce your child to playing music.  If your child can count then they can ring.  The program is designed for children in 3rd through 5th grade but if your child shows a desire to play music they are welcome to join. </description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:36:25  MST</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>Children's Music Programs - Children's Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=39</link>
<guid>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=39&amp;article_id=12</guid>
<description>


Through the Children&#39;s Music Ministry of First Baptist we glorify God and strengthen our children&#39;s ability to encounter Jesus Christ. We believe in education for our families and strive to teach music through our &quot;Joybells&quot; children&#39;s tonechime choir, &quot;Music Makers&quot; our preschool choir, and &quot;Young Musician&#39;s&quot; our children&#39;s choirs.Joybells- Wednesday Nights from 6:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.Music Makers- Sunday Mornings During Mustard Seed (3year olds to 2nd grade)Young Musician&#39;s-Sunday Morning During Mustard Seed (3rd through 5th grade)</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:36:05  MST</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>Sunday School - Children's Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=39</link>
<guid>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=39&amp;article_id=6</guid>
<description>
&quot;Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these&quot; (Matt. 19:14). Children are precious to us at First Baptist Church. We have a strong team of loving and dedicated teachers whose goals are to help children build a strong foundation in faith and grow in their spiritual walk every Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m.. For more information email the Director of Children&#39;s Ministries, Rachel Pyles.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:29:01  MST</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>Sunday Morning Schedule - Children's Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=39</link>
<guid>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=39&amp;article_id=629</guid>
<description>
9:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Sunday School for children 1st through 5th grade11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (September- April) Mustard Seed for children 1st through 4th grade(June-August) FBC Summer Club for children 1st through 4th grade</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:28:46  MST</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>No Title - Children's Ministry</title>
<link>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=39</link>
<guid>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=39&amp;article_id=287</guid>
<description>
Welcome to the Children&#39;s Ministry Homepage! We have all kinds of things for children to do and experience to grow in the Lord. Descriptions of each of our major programs is listed below to give you an overview. For more specifics and locations click on the &quot;Find a Group&quot; link above and select &quot;Elementary&quot; in the &quot;Department&quot; box, then click the &quot;Search&quot; button.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:27:47  MST</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>Rachel Pyles - Children's Director</title>
<link>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=26</link>
<guid>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=26&amp;article_id=34</guid>
<description>
Let me take this time to introduce myself. My name is Rachel Pyles and I am the Director of Children&#39;s Ministries here at The First Baptist Church of Frederick. My husband and I came to FBC in the fall of 2001 and immediately felt welcome and at home. Very soon after, we made the decision to join along with our three children. Since then I have had the opportunity to serve in some of the children&#39;s ministries. And when the Director&#39;s position became available I was excited to serve and be a part of the children&#39;s ministry.

My educational background is in Early Childhood Development and Education. And in the last ten years I&#39;ve taught preschool as well as serving in children&#39;s ministries such as Vacation Bible School, Sunday School, Preschool Choir, Missions, and of course nursery volunteer.

The First Baptist Church of Frederick&#39;s children&#39;s ministry is one of the most exciting ministries in the church and I feel very lucky and privileged to be a part of it. We also have a wonderful team of teachers and assistants who have made a commitment to serve and truly are the backbone of this ministry. Our goal is to provide a healthy and safe environment for our children as well as setting the foundation for their spiritual walk. After all, we all start with &quot;baby steps&quot;.

Thank you for visiting our web-site and we look forward to welcoming you into our First Family. If you have any questions or would like information about the children&#39;s ministry you can contact me at Rachel@firstfrederick.org.

In His Service- Rachel Pyles


Matthew 18:4-5.

Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Whoever receives one little child like this in My name receives Me.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:07:29  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - Staff</title>
<link>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=11</link>
<guid>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=11&amp;article_id=89</guid>
<description>
Hello! Welcome to the FBC Staff page.  Some of us are full-time, some of us are part-time,  but we all enjoy serving the Lord and the First Family.  If we can help you, please contact us--that&#39;s what we are here for!
Marilyn Buchen
Organist(301) 473-8283emailBurnis Barrett
Pastor, Emeritus; Minister to Senior Adults(301) 473-8283email Larry Eubanks
Senior Pastor(301) 473-8283 ext. 205email&nbspChip Handrich
Worship Pastor
(301) 473-8283 ext. 202emailRichard Krauss
Student Pastor
(301) 473-8283 ext. 201emailRachel Pyles
Director, Children&#39;s Ministries(301) 473-8283 ext. 206emailAnn Whitehouse
Financial Secretary(301) 473-8283 ext. 203email</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 7 Jun 2009 08:39:35  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - True Love Waits</title>
<link>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=73</link>
<guid>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=73&amp;article_id=288</guid>
<description>

On Saturday evening at 5:00 pm all students and families are invited to a banquet. They must arrive at 4:45. Parents and students will participate in a ring ceremony at 6pm. Parents must purchase a ring for their student. However, it does not have to be a True Love Waits branded ring. Following the ceremony, there will be a reception with cake.  If parents are not available to be in the event, then a mentor or family member can take that place (coach, Sunday school teacher, grandmother etc.)</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:07:46  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Schedule - True Love Waits</title>
<link>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=73</link>
<guid>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=73&amp;article_id=287</guid>
<description>



FRIDAY NIGHT
Registration 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Welcome/Introduction-7:00-7:15 p.m.
Worship 7:15-8:00 p.m.
Break 8:00-8:15 p.m.
1st Session TLW- 8:15-915 p.m.


 

SATURDAY 
Arrive 8:30-9:00 a.m.
Songs 9:00-9:15 a.m.
2nd Session 9:15-10:00 a.m.
Break/with food 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Songs/Game /or Activity 10:30-10:45 a.m.
3rd Session 10:45-11:45 a.m.
LUNCH/Break 11:45-12:45
Songs/Game/ or Activity 12:45-1:00 p.m.
4th Session 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Richard does Activity 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Dress and Get ready for Banquet 4:00-4:45 p.m.
Banquet 5:00 p.m.
Ring Ceremony 6:00 p.m.
Reception/Cake after Ceremony
</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:05:42  MST</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>No Title - True Love Waits</title>
<link>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=73</link>
<guid>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=73&amp;article_id=286</guid>
<description>


We want to show how God can look at a generation:


confused about what sex is
confused about their gender
abused by their elders
diseased and dying
parenting too early

God is calling: 

Everyone to be full of grace and forgiveness
For parents to be an example and instruct their children
For the church to be an example and instruct their students
For students to be an example and encourage their TLW friends. 

 


We want to show that this promise is real:
Made to the Almighty God
Confirmed with a signature
Remembered with a concrete symbol
Made in the presence of parents
Made with the blessing of the church

 


We want to show how God can take a generation to become:
living for the glory of God with sails raised for revival
prepared for biblical, lifetime marriages
persistently pure in thought, look and touch
emotionally and spiritually vibrant and alive

God is powering: 
Warmth and encouragement from parents
Structure and supervision from parents
Encouragement and accountability in the church
Unity and accountability with their TLW friends

 </description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:03:57  MST</pubDate>
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<title>January Sermons - Listen In!</title>
<link>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=36</link>
<guid>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=36&amp;article_id=283</guid>
<description>
Jan. 4 - Dr. Larry Eubanks, &quot;The Affects of the Presence of Christ
&quot;- Various Scripture 


Jan. 11 - Dr. Larry Eubanks, &quot;The Unfairness of Grace&quot;- Matthew 20:1-16 


Jan. 18 - Dr. Larry Eubanks, &quot;A Year of Transition&quot;- Various Scriptures 


Jan. 25 - Dr. Larry Eubanks, &quot;A New Kind of Religion&quot;- Amos 5:14-24
</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 9 Feb 2009 12:06:33  MST</pubDate>
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<title>“Sacred Living” A new sermon series - Listen In!</title>
<link>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=36</link>
<guid>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=36&amp;article_id=285</guid>
<description>
Feb. 1- Dr. Larry Eubanks, &quot;Taken&quot;- John 15:14-17 
</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 9 Feb 2009 12:03:55  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - True Love Waits</title>
<link>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=73</link>
<guid>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=73&amp;article_id=278</guid>
<description>
This entire page will be devoted to &quot;True Love Waits.&quot; TLW is an internationally know program that challenges students to make a commitment to sexual abstinence until marriage.  Our youth ministry will hold their True Love Waits event on March 20-21.</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 7 Feb 2009 12:30:03  MST</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>Past Sermon Series - Listen In!</title>
<link>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=36</link>
<guid>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=36&amp;article_id=53</guid>
<description>


We have been recording sermons since May of 2004. You can find prior years sermons by hovering your mouse over the Listen In! menu to the left and then selecting the year you want. Or you can click on the year number below. 
200420052006200720082009
</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:46:05  MST</pubDate>
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<title>2008 Sermon Series - 2008</title>
<link>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=74</link>
<guid>http://www.fbc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=74&amp;article_id=282</guid>
<description>
</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:44:03  MST</pubDate>
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