Don’t miss First Baptist’s annual musical treat on Tuesday, October 31, at 7pm. We have talented “Goblins” (of assorted kinds) who will thrill and chill you with performances on the magnificent 5-manual Austin Organ of more than 6,000 pipes. The concert will last about an hour, and is free and open to the public. Performers will wear costumes, and the audience is invited to come in costume as well. Bring a friend!
Annual Thanksgiving Lunch: November 19 - Buy Tickets Here
Chef Laval is preparing a Thanksgiving feast on Sunday, November 19. Cost is $10/adults; $7/children under 12. Deadline for reservations is Thursday, November 16. You may make your reservation and pay for your tickets in advance here (preferred), or email Church Administrator D’O Dillard and pay at the door. Contact D’O at ddillard@firstbaptistdc.org. Please consider chipping in the cost of an extra meal, so that we can extend an invitation to all who worship with us that morning.
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Church Fall Fellowship, Sat, Oct 21, 11:30am-3:00pm
Our annual gathering in Rock Creek Park is fast approaching! Since the grill at site #24 is not the best (and the Park Service doesn’t allow personal grills in the park) this year FBC will provide cold cuts and fried chicken, accompanied by breads, condiments, beverages, plates, cups, napkins and cutlery. Attendees are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share.
Please tell us your coming (and how many are coming with you) so we’ll be sure to have enough food -- we don’t want anyone to go home hungry. We’ll also have games available, so come join the fun! Questions? Contact D’O Dillard at ddillard@firstbaptistdc.org
Directions: From 16th Street NW, turn into Rock Creek Park on Morrow Drive NW. Bear to the left for about 100 yards, toward the William H. G. FitzGerald Tennis Center (stadium with blue seats). Picnic site #24 is the first site on the right, across from the Tennis Center. Please park in the adjacent lot. MetroBus Lines S2 and S4 stop at 16 Street NW and Morrow Drive NW.
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First Glance - Sundays - Oct. 22-Nov. 12 9:30-10:30AM
First Glance
Sundays
9:30-10:30AM
(room 315; from the O Street welcome area, take elevator to 3rd floor)
October 22 – November 12
A four-week orientation to fbc for newcomers and new members*
- Facilitated by FBC pastors and lay leaders
- Meet others who are new to First Baptist (within the past year or so)
- Hear a little about our church’s 215-year history, as well as distinctive features of the Baptist stream of Christianity
- Have conversations about what it means to walk in the way of Jesus
- Share from your own experiences with God
- Bonus: enjoy some excellent coffee and breakfast nibbles!
*Can’t be there all four Sundays? No worries; join us as often as you can.
Please RSVP here (this will help us in our planning and coffee-making!)
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Pianist Christopher Schmitt in Recital October 15, 4pm
Christopher is the pianist in the “President’s Own” US Marine Chamber Orchestra. His program features works by Beethoven, Rachmaninoff and Ravel.
Performance in the Sanctuary.
A reception follows the performance; complimentary valet parking available.
More about Christopher at http://www.christopherschmitt.org/.