On this third Sunday of Lent, the First Baptist Church gathers for worship on March 7, 2010, at 9:30 AM.  The sermon “Living in a Dry Spell” will explore the hopeful words of the prophet Isaiah to people living in destabilizing times.  This Sunday will be the congregation’s monthly communion service, welcoming all baptized Christians to share together at the Table.  Coffee hour follows at 10:45 AM, with the adult forum following at 11 AM.  The adult forum will explore Baptist beliefs and practices regarding congregational membership and leadership. An attended playroom and children’s religious education is also offered during the worship hour.

“A place for healing, community involvement, and spiritual grounding”, the First Baptist Church is located at 601 Main Street in downtown Bennington, Vermont.  To learn more, visit www.fbcbennington.org or join the church’s Facebook page. The Rev. Jerrod H. Hugenot serves as coordinating minister.

First Baptist is located at 601 Main Street in downtown Bennington, Vermont.  Worshiping at 9:30 AM Sundays, the congregation serves the area as “a place for healing, community involvement, and spiritual grounding.” To learn more, visit www.fbcbennington.org, join the congregation’s FACEBOOK page, or call 802/442-2105.  The Rev. Jerrod H. Hugenot serves as coordinating minister.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE AT FIRST BAPTIST, BENNINGTON

The First Baptist Church of Bennington, Vermont, will hold its Christmas Eve service on Thursday, December 24, 2009, at 7 PM.  The service will feature familiar Christmas carols and scripture readings, including Luke’s beloved Nativity story, accompanying the church’s gradual lighting of the Advent candles and preparation to light the Christ candle at the service’s culmination.  The church minister, the Rev. Jerrod H. Hugenot will deliver the evening’s message:  “With truth and grace”.   

 Accompanying the service music will be Mo Rancourt, guest trumpeter, and Scott Smedinghoff, the church’s organist and director of music.  A freewill offering will be taken during the service to support First Baptist’s efforts to help local children in need.

The First Baptist Church is “a place for healing, community involvement, and spiritual grounding”.  An American Baptist congregation, First Baptist gathers weekly for worship at 9:30 AM, Sunday mornings.  For more information, visit www.fbcbennington.org, or follow the congregation’s work via FACEBOOK or Twitter.  Questions?  Call 802/442-2105 or email  fboffice@sover.net.

Advent Services at First Baptist, Bennington

On Sunday, December 6, 2009, the First Baptist Church gathers for worship at 9:30 AM.  This Sunday marks the second Sunday of Advent, the season of preparation culminating with Christmas on December 25. The worship service will feature hymns, prayers, and proclamation centered on the prophetic tradition, anticipating the coming of Christ.  As part of the service, the congregation will observe the monthly communion, inviting all baptized Christians to partake in the Lord's supper.  An attended playroom is provided. 

This week also marks the second rehearsal for the children's Christmas program "Fumbly Bumbly Angels", to be presented on Sunday, December 13, at 5 PM, followed by a potluck dinner.

The First Baptist Church of Bennington, Vermont, is "a place for healing, community invovlement, and spiritual grounding". Learn more online via www.fbcbennington.org, FACEBOOK, and Twitter.  The church office may be contacted weekdays at 802/442-2105.  The Rev. Jerrod H. Hugenot serves as coordinating minister.

The Interfaith Council invites you to an “interfaith potluck” at First Baptist, Bennington, on Tuesday, November 17, at 6 PM.  Bring friends, family, and food to share. (Table service and drinks will be provided).  Sit together and eat around the table with other persons from the many faiths of our community.  In your food preparation, please consider labeling foods to help persons with dietary considerations (food allergies, vegetarian/vegan, or religious dietary practices). 

The potluck will welcome students from Southern Vermont College enrolled in the Comparative Religion course being co-sponsored by Interfaith Council this semester.  Opportunities to visit the Bennington Free Clinic, also located at First Baptist, will be offered. 

For more information, contact First Baptist 802/442-2105 or follow event updates via www.twitter.com/fbcbennington.