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First Baptist church lit the third candle of Advent in its worship on December 13, 2015. The Rev. Dr. Gary Reif, Transitional Pastor delivered a sermon entitled “Old Words for a New Age: Joy” based on the scriptures Psalm 67 (read by Dr. Rod Zambrows) and Luke 2:8-11. The Choir led the congregation in singing “Sing Joy” arranged by Mark Hayes. The…

The North Street Congregations invite you to join us for one or both of the services to be held this Sunday, October 25, 2015. First Baptist Church will 180 years of worship and service in the name of Jesus this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. this coming Sunday as usual. The Rev. Dr. Gary Reif, Transitional Pastor, will deliver a sermon entitled…

The North Street Congregations invite you to join us for one or both of the services to be held this Sunday, October 18, 2015. First Baptist Church will hold its Sunday Worship service at 9:30 a.m. this coming Sunday as usual. The Rev. Dr. Gary Reif, Transitional Pastor, will deliver a sermon entitled “A Divine Center” with Isaiah 55:6-13 as the…

The North Street Congregations invite you to join us for one or both of the services to be held this Sunday, October 11, 2015. First Baptist Church will hold its Sunday Worship service at 9:30 a.m. this coming Sunday as usual. The Rev. Dr. Gary Reif, Transitional Pastor, will deliver a sermon entitled “A Privilege Under Grace” with 2 Corinthians 9:7-8…

The North Street Congregations invite you to join us for one or both of the services to be held this Sunday, October 4, 2015. First Baptist Church will hold its Sunday Worship service at 9:30 a.m. this coming Sunday as usual. Communion will be served by “Intinction” to all who wish to participate. The Rev. Dr. Gary Reif, Transitional Pastor, will…

The North Street Congregations invite you to join us for one or both of the services to be held this Sunday, September 27, 2015. First Baptist Church will hold its Sunday Worship service at 9:30 a.m. this coming Sunday as usual. The Rev. Dr. Gary Reif, Transitional Pastor, will deliver a sermon entitled “Expecting Company in the House of God”. The “Preparation…

Lafayette First Baptist Church and Temple Israel have renewed their tradition of exchanging “baby sitting” services for events important to the respective congregations. Joan Hunt, Carol Starr, Mary Wilkinson, and Gordon Coppoc enjoyed being with Temple Israel children during the recent Jewish High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Temple Israel members will take care of the children…

News release from Marcia Sledd, 9/24/2015 The 2015 Sidewalk Chalk Festival, held September 13-19 at First Baptist Church was a success thanks to the 120 artists who participated and the continuing support of many people.  Co-Organizers, Harry Mohler and Marcia Sledd wish to thank the Friends of the Education Building, Mohler Associates, Len Wilson, Rex and Reta Bowman, Clay and…