First Baptist Church Decatur.....ABC USA
1320 Arbor Dr., Decatur, Il, 62526 - Phone 217/875-8034 - Fax 217/875-8141


About Us

Sunday Morning Schedule

9:00 a.m. Prayer

9:30 a.m. Worship Service

10:45 a.m. Sunday School


Service Times

Where We Are Located

A Bit of History

Meet Our Staff


Other Items of Interest



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Announcements


Saturday, November 14

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Vendors, Baked Goods, Specialty Baskets

Lunch served from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.


November 19 Meeting of all Boards and Exec Council 

Executive Council - 6:30 p.m.

Boards - 7:30 p.m.


ABY Youth Gathering will be at First Baptist Church November 6 – 8.

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Holiday Walk will be on November 14th  beginning at 9:00 a.m.

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Reception in honor Pat and Joe Alley’s 50th Wedding Anniversary will be November 22nd between Worship and Sunday School in the Fellowship Hall.

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First Baptist Church is hosting the Annual Meeting and Luncheon on December 14, 2009 for Church Women United.  Please make your reservations thru the office.  Tickets are available $6.00 per person.


“Seasons of Joy Concerts and Luncheons”

concerts in December

December 2 – Duo-Piano with Soprano:

Jeannie Rade, Mike Waltenberger and Margee Poole

December 9 – Harpist Julia Jamieson

December 16 – Seraphim Vocal Ensemble 

All concerts are at 12 noon with a complimentary luncheon served at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.





Staff Notes


Thoughts from Pastor Steve
Rev. Steve Mechem
Some time ago I was sitting in an auditorium waiting for a concert to begin.   more...

Bench Notes
Rev. Mike Waltenberger
There is a little children’s song about Thanksgiving that I believe, speaks to each of us as followers of Jesus Christ.   more...

Can You Feel the Pulse?
Kelsey Parrish
I never totally understood the scripture Philippians 1:3-6 until I sat down to write this.   more...

Serving Others


ABW Ministries Circle Meetings

Nov 10       Anne Hanson and Ruth Kalling Circles will meet at the church at 1:00 p.m. 

Nov 16       Betty Johnson Circle will meet at the church at 1:00 p.m.





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