Mayfest Pancake Breakfast Saturday May 25 2013

The First Baptist Church of Bennington, Vermont, invites you to a Mayfest Pancake Breakfast on Saturday May 25, 2013, from 7am to 11am.  The church is located at 601 Main Street in downtown Bennington.  Come join us for breakfast before enjoying our downtown’s grand MayFest!

The breakfast tickets cost $6 for adults, $4 for children, or $20 for the whole family.  Tickets are available at the door.

All funds raised at this event benefit facility upgrades at First Baptist, whose congregation prioritizes its mission to be “a place for healing, community involvement, and spiritual grounding.”  Your patronage of the pancake breakfast helps First Baptist in the effort to provide accessible and convenient space in downtown Bennington for non-profit organizations to help our community meet basic human needs:  healthcare access, disability advocacy, support of families, and other community and interfaith collaborative efforts. 

Sponsorship opportunities for area businesses and organizations are also available.  To sponsor, please contact the church office by May 18, 2012.  For more information about First Baptist, visit www.fbcbennington.org.

Spring Tag Sale May 3 and 4

The First Baptist Church of Bennington announces a spring tag sale on Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4.

The tag sale will be held on Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Friday sale schedule is now in the late afternoon to allow more families to shop after school or work. The Saturday hours remain the same as previous years.

The tag sale features a wide variety of items (spring and summer clothing, household goods, children’s toys, books, etc.). All proceeds benefit the work of the American Baptist Women’s Ministries.

Our Easter worship service is now online!

A festive Easter worship at the First Baptist Church of Bennington, Vermont, featuring a sermon by the Rev Jerrod Hugenot, liturgy led by the Rev. Richard McSherry and the music of Dupré (Poème Hèroïque) and Widor (Toccata in F) with hymn arrangements by Charles Olegar, organist and Director of Music.

EASTER SERVICE AT FIRST BAPTIST, BENNINGTON

On Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013, at 9:30 AM, First Baptist celebrates Easter with the children’s butterfly procession, joyful hymns, and proclamation.  Special Easter music, with organ and a seven-piece brass ensemble, includes two festive pieces by French masters Dupre and Widor (the well-known Toccata), along with newly-composed hymn accompaniments by Charles Olegar, Director of Music.  The Rev. Hugenot offers the sermon “Let Him Easter in us”, referencing the poetic phrase of Gerard Manley Hopkins. An Easter egg hunt for children and coffee hour fellowship follows the service at 10:45 AM.

An American Baptist congregation, the First Baptist Church is located at 601 Main Street in downtown Bennington. Learn more by visiting www.fbcbennington.org, “liking” the church’s Facebook page, or contacting the church office at 802/442-2105.

Cabin Fever Flea Market, Craft Fair and Luncheon Saturday March 9, 2013

The First Baptist Church of Bennington, VT, welcomes all to the first Cabin Fever Flea Market, Craft Fair and Food Event on Saturday, March 9, 2013, from 9 AM to 3 PM.  Admission is free. 

Come and discover the treasures of local flea market vendors and area crafters! Among the 20-plus tables, you will find records/LPs, boutique items, scarves, vintage toys, antiques, lamps, Raggedy Ann dolls, salt & pepper shakers, collectible baseball cards, Images from the Past postcards and books, and much, much more! 

Delightful menu options for brunch, lunch and snacking will be provided by First Baptist. 

The Cabin Fever event benefits the ministry and mission of First Baptist!  Questions?  Call Grace at 802/379-4548 or First Baptist at 802/442-2105.