LEGACY FIRST THURSDAY LUNCH

May 1 | 10:30am-1:00pm | Laida Fellowship Hall

For all who are 55 and older, join us on Thursday, May 1, 2025, starting at 10:30am for a special time of spiritual enrichment, lunch, and fun. Bible study starts at 10:30am. At 11:30am after delving into God’s Word, we will enjoy a delicious meal, offering a chance to connect and share stories in a relaxed setting. The day will end with a variety of engaging activities each month.

Come and be a part! We can’t wait to see you there!

To RSVP, call Karen Bone at 931.245.0004 or email Karen Bone at karen.bone@fbct.org.

Kids (Grades 1-5) and parents, join us for a NERF Battle on Sunday, April 27 from 3:00-5:00 in the FBCT Gym. Bring your favorite blaster and we will supply the darts! Register online at fbct.org/nerf.

April 27, 2025 | 10:30am Worship hour

Your church family would love to partner with you as you raise your children in a Christian home. Parent Child Dedications let your church family know that you welcome their prayers and support.  If you are interested in a Family Dedication Service on Sunday, April 27th, please register before April 21st.

SUNDAY, APRIL 20

2 WORSHIP SERVICES: 7:30AM | 10:30AM

PRESCHOOL for Babies - Kindergarten will be available

CONNECT GROUPS: 9:00AM

Connect Groups available for ALL ages

SUNDAY, APRIL 20

2 WORSHIP SERVICES: 7:30AM | 10:30AM

PRESCHOOL for Babies - Kindergarten will be available

CONNECT GROUPS: 9:00AM

Connect Groups available for ALL ages

FRIDAY, APRIL 18

WORSHIP @ 12:00PM

Good Friday Service and Lord’s Supper
Grace Worship Center

Learn more at fbct.org/easter.

SERVE CLARKSVILLE - APRIL 12

On Saturday morning, April 12, our church plans to serve our community in many different ways. Registration to serve on that day begins on Sunday, March 2. Stop by to register at Missions Landing, one of the tables in our Grace Concourse, or online at fbct.org/serveclarksville.

April 12 schedule and ministry projects for you to consider are listed below.

Schedule:

8:00am: Breakfast and Worship

9:00am: Depart to Mission Sites

Serve Clarksville Projects:

• Good Samaritan Ministry – Cleaning building, pack dental bags, painting outdoors   - TEAM FULL

• Manna Café – build food boxes; place can goods and food in boxes - TEAM FULL

• Young Life – repair holes in wall  – TEAM FULL

• Rossview Elementary School – Cleaning  

• Baptist Collegiate Ministry – TEAM FULL

• Blue Sky Estates Mobile Park – English as a Second Language promotion / hotdogs & popcorn - TEAM FULL

• Cards / Cookies / Treats – Hospital workers / fire fighters / police stations  - TEAM FULL

• Gospel Convo Team / St. Bethlehem Baseball Concessions Project

• Free Car Wash on FBCT campus - STUDENTS  

• Trinity Baptist Church – mulch, landscape work, pressure washing; inside painting - TEAM FULL

• Cumberland Baptist Association Building – installing rail for steps; changing blinds; trim shrubs - TEAM FULL

• South Central Village – facilitate games / Scripture devotion

• Fuel Program – organize and pack food bags for Norman Smith Elementary School - TEAM FULL

• Hope Pregnancy – painting inside and out; cleaning and sorting clothes - TEAM FULL

• Loaves and Fishes – help with preparing meals, serving meals, and clean up - TEAM FULL

• Clarksville Street Department – clean up on Britain Springs road and Eva drive area 

• First Baptist Clarksville – various cleaning projects 

• Liberty Park – Water bottles & Easter invites - TEAM FULL

• Weekley Park – Water bottles & Easter invites

• Judy’s Hope – landscaping

• Arcadia Assisted Living – cleaning residents wheelchairs, walkers, and possible craft / activity - TEAM FULL

• Veterans Home in Clarksville – games, music, gifts  

• Salvation Army  - Restocking food pantry; build food boxes; rake flower bed; plant flowers; sort items in thrift store - TEAM FULL

* All teams will prayer walk in their areas of service or another specific area assigned.

* Teams might participate in outside trash pick-up at a local school once finished with their project. 

Learn more and sign up at fbct.org/serveclarksville.

NEXT CLASS: SUNDAY, APRIL 6 NOON-2PM

LOCATION: HOPE BUILDING, ORIGINAL FELLOWSHIP HALL

Our First Steps class is designed for new members and guests. We invite you to join our Senior Pastor, Dr. Ronny Raines, and our ministry team for our next membership class. We'll treat you to a delicious lunch and then help you discover how God wants to use you at First Baptist Church. As you attend the class, we'll cover the following subjects:

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ

• Meaning of church membership

• Biblical baptism

• The Lord's Supper

• The church's beliefs and vision

• Opportunities to give

• Ways to serve in the church

• Ministries at First Baptist Church

• Meet our ministry team

• Time for Q&A

• Tour our church facilities

We hope you'll join us for our next First Steps class. You can register by filling out the online form or by contacting Dana in the pastor's office at 931.245.0000 or dana.abee@fbct.org.

WEEK OF PRAYER AND FASTING - March 24-26

Week of Prayer and Fasting begins Monday, March 24, 2025 at 6:00pm. Pastor John Butler from the East Rogersville Baptist will be our guest speaker to share about his experience in revival for four week. Also Knox Chambers will have some of the students from Montgomery Central Middle School to share their testimonies.

CHILDCARE REGISTRATION

Childcare available Monday and Tuesday for 3rd grade children and younger.
Regular Wednesday night activities are available for all children.

Childcare must be reserved 24 hours in advance.

WEEK OF PRAYER AND FASTING - March 24-26

Week of Prayer and Fasting begins Monday, March 24, 2025 at 6:00pm. Pastor John Butler from the East Rogersville Baptist will be our guest speaker to share about his experience in revival for four week. Also Knox Chambers will have some of the students from Montgomery Central Middle School to share their testimonies.

CHILDCARE REGISTRATION

Childcare available Monday and Tuesday for 3rd grade children and younger.
Regular Wednesday night activities are available for all children.

Childcare must be reserved 24 hours in advance.

WEEK OF PRAYER AND FASTING - March 24-26

Week of Prayer and Fasting begins Monday, March 24, 2025 at 6:00pm. Pastor John Butler from the East Rogersville Baptist will be our guest speaker to share about his experience in revival for four week. Also Knox Chambers will have some of the students from Montgomery Central Middle School to share their testimonies.

CHILDCARE REGISTRATION

Childcare available Monday and Tuesday for 3rd grade children and younger.
Regular Wednesday night activities are available for all children.

Childcare must be reserved 24 hours in advance.

We will have a Journeys of Paul Trip Meeting on Sunday, March 23 at noon in the Steeple Landing.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT GROWTH GROUPS

6:00-7:15pm  |  Cost: $10

GROWTH GROUPS MARCH 19 THROUGH MAY 14

• The Meaning of Marriage - Bryce and Karen Powers - Room 2225 FH
  Modern culture would have you believe that everyone has a soul mate, that romance is the most important part of a successful marriage, that marriage does not mean "'til death do us part" but merely lasts as long as personal needs are being met, and that when serious differences arise, divorce is the best solution. However, all of these modern-day assumptions miss what marriage is truly about. Join Bryce and Karen Powers as they work through The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller.

• 8 Money Milestones - Marshall and Beth Biter - Room 2208 Parlor
  Based on Art Rainer’s 8 Money Milestones, Marshall and Beth Biter discuss biblical financial principles with individuals and couples. Join them on the path to financial health and generous living. A milestone is an important marker on a journey. You can reach financial peace as you reach each milestone on your financial journey. Learn how to handle money God’s way!

• Prepare Your Heart for God’s Word (Part Two) - Steve and Rachel Megyesi - Room 2232 FH
  In the second book of the Navigator’s 2:7 Series, Deepening Your Roots in God’s Family, you will complete exercises that strengthen your spiritual foundation through enriching Bible study, Scripture memory, and group interaction. Join Steve and Rachel Megyesi as they guide your group in deepening your personal Christian life, exploring approaches to sharing your faith, and discovering fresh ways to experience extended time alone with God.

• Luke in the Land - Tabitha Dowdy - Original Fellowship Hall
  Join Women’s Ministry Director Tabitha Dowdy in this seven-session study on the Gospel of Luke, written by Kristi McLelland. This study will challenge the way you read the accounts of Jesus through teaching videos filmed on location in Israel—Bethlehem, the Sea of Galilee, Gethsemane, Jerusalem, and the road to Emmaus. Along the way, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how Jesus, the Messiah, brought His kingdom to earth for everyone.

• 1, 2, 3 John - James Sanders - Room 2223 FH
  Join James Sanders for an Exposition Commentary study through 1, 2, and 3 John, written by Daniel L. Akin. Rather than a verse-by-verse approach, this study presents key passages in an accessible and applicable way. You will learn to see Christ throughout Scripture and be encouraged by the devotional nature of this exposition.

• Women in the Word - Debbie Farrell - Room 2230 FH
  We all know it’s important to study God’s Word, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. A lack of time, emotionally driven approaches, and past frustrations can erode our resolve to grow in our knowledge of Scripture. Join Debbie Farrell in studying Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin. This study is designed to help Christian women stay focused and sustain their passion while reading the Bible.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT GROUPS

6:00-7:15pm | No Cost or Registration

• Revival and Spiritual Awakening (Large Group) - Pastor Ronny - Grace Worship Center
  Has God’s fire gone out? Join Pastor Ronny as we explore what God says about revival and spiritual awakening. This Bible study will ignite a passion in your soul for a fresh encounter with God. Throughout the pages of the Bible, the movement of God is revealed. His people drifted and sinned, leading to an urgent need for spiritual renewal. History unfolds many glorious examples of God’s activity, too. Is revival needed in our day? If so, will the Lord do it now? Let’s come together and ask the Lord to revive us again. May we experience a fresh movement of God, a downpour of His Holy Spirit! We hope you’ll join us for this timely study.

• Students - Cole McCartney - Student Space
  NextGen Pastor Cole McCartney will be looking at the life of David. If you are a student in grades 6 - 12, join other students, Cole, and student leaders for an inspiring time of worship, fellowship, and teaching.

• Kids’ Night Children’s Ministry, Hope Building - 1st Floor
  Join us at Kids Night for a high-energy mid-week ministry that encourages kids to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ through Bible Study, missions education, worship, and recreation games.

• Preschool Wild Adventures, Grace Building - 1st Floor
  Wild Adventures is our Wednesday night program where preschoolers rotate through Bible study, crafts, music and recreation to learn about the love of Jesus.

• Hispanic Ministry - Nestor Martinez - Room 2120
  Nestor Martinez will be teaching “The 12 Transgressions - Avoiding the Obstacles Preventing Us from Being More Like Christ.”

• Korean Ministry - Korean Pastor John Lee - Room 2352
  The Korean Ministry will be studying the Gospel of John.

• Adult Choir Rehearsal, Grace Building Choir Room
  Join us to lead our congregation in worship. For more information, please contact John Mark Cox, Worship and Creative Arts Pastor, at john.cox@fbct.org.

• ReUp Men’s Group, (Class Full) Room 2234 FH

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER

4:30-5:40pm

• Family Dinner - Laida Fellowship Hall
  You can start the evening at our Family Night Dinner! $10 per person, Kids 10 and under eat FREE! You can view the weekly menu at fbct.org/voice.

LEGACY FIRST THURSDAY LUNCH

February 6 | 10:30am-1:00pm | Laida Fellowship Hall

For all who are 55 and older, join us on Thursday, February 6, 2025, starting at 10:30am for a special time of spiritual enrichment, lunch, and fun. Bible study starts at 10:30am. At 11:30am after delving into God’s Word, we will enjoy a delicious meal, offering a chance to connect and share stories in a relaxed setting. The day will end with a variety of engaging activities each month.

Come and be a part! We can’t wait to see you there!

To RSVP, call Karen Bone at 931.245.0004 or email Karen Bone at karen.bone@fbct.org.

CONNECT GROUP LEADER TRAINING

February 2 - 3-5pm | Laida Fellowship Hall

Connect Group leaders, join us for Training on Sunday, February 2 from 3:00-5:00 in the Laida Fellowship Hall. We will begin the afternoon in a large group led by Pastor Ronny. Break out sessions will follow based on ministries:

• Adults and Legacy led by Pastor Ronny

• Students led by Cole McCartney

• Kids led by Tabitha Dowdy

• Preschool led by Cheryl McCrary

Tuesday, December 24 @ 5:00pm | Grace Worship Center

The warmth of Christmas will fill the room by the beautiful glow of candles held by all who attend. The sweet sound of Christmas carols will fill the air. Our hearts will be humbled as we observe the Lord's Supper and hear an uplifting message that reminds us of the greatest gift we have in Christ.

PARENTS NIGHT OUT

DECEMBER 13 | 6-9 PM

Our FBCT family is offering you the opportunity to have a few hours of childcare during the busy Christmas season. Imagine what you could do: Christmas shopping without kids, fellowshipping with Connect Group members, dining out with a spouse or friend, or enjoying peace and quiet.

Our trusted and caring FBCT childcare workers and volunteers will engage your children with fun, age-appropriate Christmas activities while you're out, ensuring they’re well cared for.

Rest easy knowing your children are in a safe, nurturing environment. Take this chance to recharge, knowing you’re returning to happy kids!

•  Registration will close on December 10th.

• The cost is $10.00 per child with a $25.00 family max.

• For preschoolers and kids ages 12 weeks to 3rd grade.

Register Early, as Space is Limited!

Contact Karen Bone at 931.245.0004 or email Karen at preschool@fbct.org with any questions or concerns.

Saturday, December 7 @ 5:00pm | Grace Worship Concourse

During and following the Christmas parade our campus will be open to the public for warm beverages and the Tour of Trees in the Grace concourse. We will also have warm drinks and snacks available during the parade! Look for us outside on Franklin Street! For tours of the trees, please enter the Steeple entrance.

Join us on Wednesday, November 20 from 4:30-6:00pm for Thanksgiving Dinner and for a Thanksgiving Worship Service that will begin at 6:00pm immediately following dinner! Tickets for Dinner are just $10 per person, and kids 10 and under eat FREE!

October 27, 2024

Moms and Dads, your FBCT church family is excited to celebrate, support and partner with you as you dedicate your child to God as part of our semi-annual Parent and Child Dedication Celebration. This time of dedication is one of the most important first milestones you will have as a parent. We cannot wait to celebrate and pray for you and your family! 

If you have any questions, call 931.245.0004 and ask for Mrs. Karen or Mrs. Cheryl. If you are interested in or to register for the Family Dedication Service on October 27, 2024, please complete the online registration form at fbct.org/childdedication or click here.

Join us on Sunday, September 29 at 10:30am as we observe the Lord’s Supper during our Worship Service.

2024 MISSION TRIPS INTEREST MEETING 

On Sunday, February 25 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., we invite you to join us to consider several mission trip opportunities coming up this year. We will meet in the Old Fellowship Hall / Mark Briggs Connect Group room. Light lunch will be provided. Please register by February 22 through this link below.

Join us on Wednesday, January 31 at 6:00pm in the Grace Worship Center for our Quarterly Church Conference!

NEXT CLASS: SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 NOON-2PM

FELLOWSHIP HALL - HOPE BUILDING

Our First Steps class is designed for new members and guests. We invite you to join our Senior Pastor, Dr. Ronny Raines, and our ministry team for our next membership class. We'll treat you to a delicious lunch and then help you discover how God wants to use you at First Baptist Church. As you attend the class, we'll cover the following subjects:

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ

• Meaning of church membership

• Biblical baptism

• The Lord's Supper

• The church's beliefs and vision

• Opportunities to give

• Ways to serve in the church

• Ministries at First Baptist Church

• Meet our ministry team

• Time for Q&A

• Tour our church facilities

We hope you'll join us for our next First Steps class. You can register by filling out the online form or by contacting Dana in the pastor's office at 931.245.0000 or dana.abee@fbct.org.

Join us Sunday, January 21 at 5:00pm for our Deacon Ordination Service in the Grace Worship Center where we will ordain 6 new deacons into the Deacon Ministry!