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The First Baptist Church of Christ at Macon nurtures authentic faith and belonging, loves and serves courageously, and affirms the image of God in all people.
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Wednesday Night Adult Program This Fall
What did Jesus say about how his followers should live? As Christians, what should matter most? On Wednesday nights, our adults will share a Bible study series based on David Gushee's book, The Moral Teachings of Jesus. The book focuses on the core moral teaching of...
An Invitation from Kirby Godsey, Co-Chair of the Capital Campaign Committee
Delivered in Worship on August 16, 2026 I come before you in this historic pulpit to ask you to join me on a journey of stewardship. We assemble here this morning at the top of Poplar, the highest point in our downtown, and we have been doing it for 200 years. It...
Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper
Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper at the Huston's 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. 5738 Charles Dr., Macon, GA https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0545A9AE2DA3FD0-61973256-rsvp
Bicentennial Worship Service
Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. We are sad to announce that our guest preacher, former pastor Chuck Poole, is ill with the flu and will not be able to be with us for this Sunday's Bicentennial Celebration. We will be sure to invite Chuck and Marcia to join us...
Deacon Ordination
Our annual service of deacon ordination and installation will be Sunday, January 25, in the morning worship service. Deacons to be ordained include Cass DuCharme, Ruth DuCharme, and Susan Johansen. Deacons to be installed include: Fred Bongiovanni, Dee Bratcher,...
Macon Mission Madness
Save the date for March Mission Madness, our weekend mission experience coming up in March! This is a powerful time of service, worship, and fellowship as youth from across the state come together to serve the Macon community. Because the weekend takes place right...
Bicentennial Special Events and Opportunities
Loving and Serving Courageously
Chili Cook-Off
Sunday, January 11, 6:00 p.m. Bring a pot of chili or toppings to share and join in a fellowship and an old-fashioned hymn sing! Participants can “vote” for their favorite chili with donations to support the Daybreak Sleepout.
Women’s Book Club
Sunday, January 4, 2026 When: 6:00 fellowship (bring a finger food to share if you wish) and 7:00 conversation Book: Awake: A Memoir by Jen Hatmaker Location: 210 Sleepy Creek Rd., Macon, GA 31210
End of Year Giving
Thank you so much for supporting the ministries of our church through your financial gifts! As we approach the end of 2025, please know that in order for your gifts to be included in your 2025 contribution statement, they must follow these deadlines: Hand-delivered...
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