Decatur First Baptist Church.....ABC USA
1320 Arbor Dr., Decatur, Il, 62526 - Phone 217.875.8034

Discovering Grace Together

Thank you for visiting our website.  We are the First Baptist Church in Decatur, Illinois.

At FBC, we have been getting back to the basics.  We are striving to take seriously the words of Jesus as we discover grace together.  On this journey of discovery, we have come to believe that God has given us a three-fold focus: Community, Discipleship, and Ministry.

Community - God is calling us to be an authentic community of faith bound together by the grace of God and an unconditional love for each other.

Discipleship - As individuals and as a community, we are striving to grow more deeply in our relationship with God.

Ministry - We recognize that the best way we can serve Jesus is by serving others.

As we focus on Community/Discipleship/Ministry, we are growing together as the people of God in this place.

Again, thanks for visiting our site.  Feel free to look around.  If you have any questions or want some information, give me a holler at stevemechem@yahoo.com.   We would be excited if you visited in person.  Our Sunday Worship experience is at 9:30 with Bible Study at 10:45.

By His Grace,                                       

Pastor Steve


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View the following video about our ABM Disaster Relief Teams working in Herrin, Illinois

 


Staff Notes


Ramblings from Pastor Steve
Pastor Steve Mechem
I am so excited!!! The last season of “Lost” begins in just a few days.   more...

Bench Notes
Rev. Mike Waltenberger
I hope you’ve been in worship these last few weeks!   more...

Upcoming Events


February 18th

XYZ luncheon

12:00 p.m. 

February 20th

Trivia Night

At

Lake Springfield

Baptist Camp 

February 25th

Executive Council

6:30 p.m. 

February 27th

God’s Foursomes

Will meet at

8:00 a.m.


Beth Moore A Living Proof event is planned for Fri.& Sat., June 25 & 26, at Chaifetz Arena on the campus of St. Louis University.  Several women are planning on going. Tickets are $60 and a room for 2-4 at the Double Tree in Collinsville is $89. Additional costs would be for gas and food. Call Wilma Thompson, 865-2981, or Sharon Maurizio, 422-1093, if you would like to go.

 XYZ We are planning a trip to Busch Stadium on Sat., May 1, for a 12:00 game against Cincinnati. The Cardinals haven't posted individual ticket prices yet. We need to get an idea of how many would be interested in going so we can order them as soon as they go on sale. Call Sharon at 422-1093 to reserve a spot or for more information. 

2 PIANOS 4 HANDS  XYZ is planning a trip to The Little Theatre to see the story of two boys who have the same dream of becoming piano virtuosos. There are 2 actors, 2 pianos and lots of characters. The music ranges from Beethoven to Jerry Lee Lewis. Everyone is invited to join us for the Fri., March 19, 2:00 show. Tickets are $28.88. Call or e-mail Sharon at 422-1093 or gooutinjoy@comcast.net.






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