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We join together and need each other in this journey.  We gather together in larger and smaller expressions of the Church.  Sometimes we join with many Christians from various denominations and congregations to be the Church together.  Sometimes we gather together as one congregation called First Baptist Church.  Sometimes we gather together in smaller groups.  In all these expressions of the Church, we seek to love God and love people.  We strive to love and serve one another and the world around us, following the example and guidance of Jesus.
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Christian Education Team

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First Baptist Church       411 North 7th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901       (765) 742-5223

Meets at 9:45 am on Sundays

 

Seeker’s class                -Contact the church office at (765) 742-5223 for more information.

Builder’s class               -Contact the church office at (765) 742-5223 for more information.

Bible Basics Class         -Contact Ryan Donoho at (765) 430-1041 for more information.

Thursday at 7:00 pm and Sunday Mornings

 

Our choir is open to all who would like to join and make a joyful noise! 

 

Contact David Barnhouse for more information (call the church office at (765) 742-5223 for David’s information).
Text Box: What we do is different from week to week, and our gatherings are based on the fundamental principle that worship is an offering to God. Worship is centered around a shared meal and the offerings we bring can include anything from food, Scripture, prayer, music, to visual arts. Everyone brings something, even when we don’t bring anything. There are no sermons or performances. What we share springs forth from who we are and how we are currently engaged in God’s Kingdom. We meet in homes at 6pm for worship every other Sunday. Contact Rod Zambrows for the meeting time and place (call the church office for contact information).

Friday from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at the Fellowship Hall

 

Every Friday at 11:00 am we partner with Food Finders to give away baked goods to people who are experiencing a time of shortage.  Contact the church office at (765) 742-5223 if you are interested in helping.
Text Box: A monthly conversation and discussion session focused on discerning the basic (from nano to quantum) elements of faith. Where does faith come from? How do faith and belief differ? Where does science end and faith begin? (Or did I just ask that question backward?) Can we be creatures who treasure both as we pursue a greater understanding of God? Aristotle’s Step Children meet on the 4th Monday of the month at 6pm. Locations vary. Contact Rod Zambrows for the meeting time and place (call the church office (765) 742-5223). Text Box: Our mid-week study group is usually known by something that distinguishes our particular course of study. Currently, we’re examining how our perception of God and our views on life, death, and the hereafter influence how we live today. Wednesday Nights in Hell meets on Wednesdays at 7pm. Contact Rod Zambrows for the meeting time and place (call the church office (765) 742-5223).

Thursday at 8:00 am at Cracker Barrel

 

This group meets for breakfast, devotion, and fellowship.  They usually sit at the first table on your right as you walk into the eating area.  Contact the church office at (765) 742-5223 for more information.

Tuesday at 9:00 am at the Downtowner

 

This group meets for breakfast, devotion, and fellowship.  Contact the church office at (765) 742-5223 for more information.

Third Thursday of every month after Choir practice (about 8:00 pm)

 

Want to give your input into how we worship?

 

Contact Harriet Coppoc (call the church office (765) 742-5223 for contact information).

Would you like to work with our children?  All of our children workers go through a background check.  If you are interested contact Linda Carrico (call the church office (765) 742-5223 for Linda’s contact information).

Meets once a month

 

Interested in helping plan events, activities, and offer input about how we make disciples of Jesus?

 

Contact Joan Hunt (call the church office (765) 742-5223 for contact information).

Starts at 9:00 am on Sunday Mornings in the Fellowship Hall

 

Come join us for conversation, coffee, other drinks, and food.

Sunday Morning at 10:45 am in the sanctuary

 

Contact Ryan Donoho for more information at (765) 430-1041

The Found is a campus ministry at Purdue that we partner with.  If you are interested in getting involved, contact Shawn Zambrows (call the church office (765) 742-5223 for contact information).

We cooperate and meet together with the other downtown churches.  In particular we join together for Taize Worship Services and a July 4th Worship Service.

 

We join together with the American Baptist Churches of the USA in many ways, including mission work.  We partner with the American Baptist Churches of Indiana and Kentucky (our denominational region), and the churches within the Northwest Area of our region.
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Text Box: You Can’t Say That Text Box: There are many things that we’d like to say but sometimes we’re not sure when, where, or how to say them. Bring your questions, observations, and ideas here. We may not find the answer, but we’ll enjoy the search together. You Can’t Say That meets in the home monthly for dinner, conversation and an easy study time. Contact Rod Zambrows for the meeting time and place (call the church office (765) 742-5223).