Welcome to First Baptist Church! (organized on August 17, 1952)
Sunday School (Bible Study) for all ages at 9:45am
The purpose of Sunday School is to make disciples by: reaching people, teaching people, and ministering to people!
Nursery classroom provided during the Sunday morning service. This is for babies-2 yrs.
Preschool classroom provided during the Sunday morning service. This is for 3yrs-5yrs (K).
Sunday Morning Worship at 11:00am. “Verse-by-verse” expository sermons.
Current ‘verse-by-verse’ expository sermon series: “1 Samuel”
Children’s Church is provided during Sunday Worship. This is for all children in 1st-3rd Grade. (Kids dismissed after the Offertory and prior to the sermon during the Morning Worship Service.)
Online donation option. It is through Aplos, the financial software First Baptist Church currently uses. – Credit Card, Debit Card, ACH (bank transfer).
click this secure link: https://www.aplos.com/aws/give/FirstBaptistChurchValdez/general.
‘Walking the Walk‘ exercise group – using the Leslie Sansone’s “Walk Away the Pounds” DVD. M,W,F (TBD) at 2:00pm. Contact Dee for more info.
Established in 2007
“Moms in Prayer International” – Contact Jennifer for more info. Including day, time, and location. (TBD)
Established in 1984
Wednesdays Fellowship Meal at 6:00pm Free. (suggested donation $3 per person/$10 per family).
next Potluck – Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 6:00pm (1st Wednesday of each month) Bring a dish or two to share.
Wednesdays – Discipleship Training for all ages – Nursery, Children, Youth, & Adults at 6:30pm.
Wednesday Adult Discipleship Training at 6:30pm (14JAN2025 – discuss Luke 22-John 2
Jesus modeled a very simple process of disciple-making with His disciples.
Like Jesus, D-Life is biblical, missional, and reproducible.
And He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” – Matthew 4:19
Choir Practice – Wednesdays at 7:30pm.
Bell Choir Practice – Saturdays at 10:00am. (TBD) (performances at Christmas & Easter)
Intercessory Prayer time – last Sunday of the month during Worship at 11:00am
Intercessory Prayer Meeting – Sundays at 9:15am in the Library (before Sunday School)
Men’s Breakfast – 2nd Saturday of the month at 9:00am. Next breakfast is Saturday, Feb. 14.
Established in 1977
Coffee & Conversation – Sundays at 9:30am (before Sunday School)
New Year’s Resolution idea: Read the Bible thru in 2026
(really good “plan” on the bible app.)
Ladies Bible Study – Tuesdays at 7:00pm (begins Jan. 20) Books are $15 Contact Davette for more info.
New Member annual info conference – Saturday, January 24 at 10:00am
This is for all that are wishing to know more about the church and how to become a member of First Baptist Church. Lunch will be provided.
“GriefShare” (13 week grief recovery support group) Sundays at 3:00-5:00pm (new group begins Jan. 25) Contact Dee for more info.
“Sanctity of Life” Sunday, January 25
WMU event – Jan. 30-31 in Fairbanks
Four Chaplains Sunday – Feb. 1 Commemorates the bravery and interfaith unity of the four U.S. Army chaplains who sacrificed their lives on the sinking SS Dorchester in 1943.
Super Bowl fellowship at the Bradleys – Feb. 8 at 2:30pm (bring your favorite snacks/sodas to share)
Valentine Banquet – Feb. 11 at 6:00pm special meal, decorations, chocolate, door prizes, music
VBS 2026 (Vacation Bible School) June 1-5 9:00am-12:00pm For children that have completed K-6th Grade. Free. Teachers and helpers will be needed. Contact Jennifer for more info. Online pre-registration coming soon.
