Decatur First Baptist Church . . . abc-usa
1320 Arbor Dr., Decatur, Il, 62526 - Phone 217.875.8034

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


Ministries


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May 1 - ABW Spring Rally - New Berlin, Il

May 8 - Anne Hansen and Betty Johnson Circle will meet at 1:00 p.m.

Click here to go to our Student Ministry website

 

 


Living Proof Live

There's nothing quite like worshiping the Lord with bible teacher Beth Moore, worship leader Travis Cottrell, and an arena full of women.  If you've never experienced Living Proof Live, join us for a time of life changing worship and one-of-a-kind teaching.

July 27 & 28 in Moline, Ill.

Pieces of Love Ministry

Linda Mollohan is collecting yarn for the Pieces of Love ministry, a local organization that knits and crochets afgans for the homeless, families in crisis, and veteran's hospitals.

Leave Donations at the church

Finding Balance in Christ

Living in Faith Everyday Life Groups will be learning Self Defense this session.

Doors open at 5:30pm, discussions from 6:00 -7:30 pm.

Every Tuesday evening beginning May 1 






Staff Notes




Ramblings from Pastor Steve
Pastor Steve Mechem
One of my favorite poets is Shel Silverstein.   more...

Bench Notes
Rev. Mike Waltenberger
One might say we have every right to worry.   more...



Upcoming Events


MUSICAMP 2012

"Specifically Pacific"

June 11-15

9 am - 11:30 am

To register on-line click here



May 3rd

ABC – GRR

Leadership Conference

9:00 a.m

May 13th

Happy Mother’s Day

Muffins for Mom

May 20th

Graduation Sunday

May 24th

XYZ

to Moonshine

For Hamburgers,

Ice Cream

on the way home

 

May 24th

Executive Council

6:30 p.m.

May 26th

God’s Foursomes

8:00 a.m.

May 28th

Office Closed

Memorial Day


 








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