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There was an article in the paper today about Special Hands School of Art and First Baptist Church.  We are in conversations with Special Hands School of Art to partner together to bring a school of art to Lafayette for people with special needs.  You can read the article here: http://www.jconline.com/article/20140226/NEWS/302260029/Art-school-special-needs-students-possibility-2-mothers-say

There was a nice article in the paper today about the free community hot lunch we provide in partnership with the buttery shelf.  Members Steven Riggs and Ashley Hammac were interviewed in the video along with guest Skip Morgan.  You can read the article and watch the video here: http://www.jconline.com/article/20140213/NEWS/302130031?source=nletter-top5 This meal is about more than just eating food.  It’s…

First Baptist Church has partnered with the Buttery Shelf to provide a free community hot lunch every second and fifth Thursday of the month from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at First Baptist Church (Directions). This meal is about more than just eating food.  It’s about building a community of people who can enjoy each other’s company.  Come and join us every…

Our choir joined with choirs from churches all over Lafayette to worship together at Music of The Faiths!

First Baptist Church has been a long time participant in LUM Jubilee Christmas.  The church helps provide presents, gift cards, and food to families in need from our community.  The parents come and pick out the presents for their kids from what we have gathered, receive the gift cards and food, and are able to present them to their family…

Every 2nd Wednesday of the month we have a meal together at the church.  This month on December 11th at 6:00 pm we will enjoy a meal together, and then go caroling in the neighborhood.  Come and invite your friends and neighbors to join us.

Each year First Baptist Church hosts the Bach Chorale Singers for their Christmas performance.  You can find more info on their website: http://bachchorale.org.  Below is some info from their website: An annual favorite by the Lafayette community, this year’s holiday concert will include performances by children, youth, and adults. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of British…

Our 6th annual Sidewalk Chalk Festival was in the news today.  You can read a good article about it and watch a short video about it HERE from the Journal and Courier; and you can read an article and watch a video about it HERE from WFLI channel 18.

You’re invited to come and join us for our 6th annual Sidewalk Chalk Festival September 4-8!  Come and pick out a square to draw on or just observe the art.  The event is free to the artists, however space is limited.  If you or someone you know would like to participate, we recommend that you send an e-mail to hlm@hlmohler.com to reserve a…

The J&C wrote an article about the Food Gatherers and our produce give-away: http://www.jconline.com/article/20130707/life/307070006/downtown-churches-share-produce-through-food-gatherers-program