Decatur First Baptist Church . . . abc-usa
1320 Arbor Dr., Decatur, Il, 62526 - Phone 217.875.8034

Thank you for visiting our website.  We are the First Baptist Church in Decatur, Illinois.

At FBC, we have been getting back to the basics.  We are striving to take seriously the words of Jesus as we discover grace together.  On this journey of discovery, we have come to believe that God has given us a three-fold focus: Community, Discipleship, and Ministry.

Community - God is calling us to be an authentic community of faith bound together by thegrace of God and an unconditional love for each other.

Discipleship - As individuals and as a community, we are striving to grow more deeply in our relationship with God.

Ministry - We recognize that the best way we can serve Jesus is by serving others.

As we focus on Community/Discipleship/Ministry, we are growing together as the people of God in this place.

Again, thanks for visiting our site.  Feel free to look around.  If you have any questions or want some information, give me a holler at stevemechem@yahoo.com.   We would be excited if you visited in person.  Our Sunday Worship experience is at 9:30 with Bible Study at 10:45.

By His Grace,                                       

Pastor Steve


Ministries


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Feb 14 - Anne Hansen Circle will meet at 1:00 p.m.

Click here to go to our Student Ministry website

 

 


Living Proof Live

There's nothing quite like worshiping the Lord with bible teacher Beth Moore, worship leader Travis Cottrell, and an arena full of women.  If you've never experienced Living Proof Live, join us for a time of life changing worship and one-of-a-kind teaching.

July 27 & 28 in Moline, Ill.

Pieces of Love Ministry

Linda Mollohan is collecting yarn for the Pieces of Love ministry, a local organization that knits and crochets afgans for the homeless, families in crisis, and veteran's hospitals.

Leave Donations at the church

Women's Retreat

All women ages 18 and up are invited to attend a weekend retreat.  Our weekend theme will be "Defined".  We will spend time learning and growing in small groups, worship times, and individual quiet times.  We will have plenty of time to chat and eat as well.  The cost for the weekend is $25.

March 30-31 at Lake Springfield Baptist Camp 






Staff Notes




Ramblings from Pastor Steve
Pastor Steve Mechem
Shane Claiborne, a popular writer, in demand speaker, and advocate for the poor and left behind, wrote a piece titled "12 hopes" as the New Year was coming upon us.   more...

Bench Notes
Rev. Mike Waltenberger
The first month of 2012 has indeed been busy here at First Baptist Church. Our choir participated in the 4th Annual Choir Festival for Big Brothers/Big Sisters at Kirkland Fine Arts Center on January 29th where choirs from ten Decatur area congregations came together to sing praise to our God.   more...



Upcoming Events



February 1st

Women’s Bible Study

9:30 a.m.

February 17th

Youth Lock-In

Virden, IL

February 18th

Survivors Class Party

6:30 p.m.

February 19th

Valentine Dinner

6:00 p.m.

February 23rd

Executive Council

6:30 p.m.

February 26th

Lenten Grace Group

Dinner at 5:00 p.m.

Study at 5:45 p.m.


 








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