Worship Guide
First Baptist Corsicana
Welcome
We are so glad you’ve chosen to worship with us today. Our desire is for you to connect with God and with His people. If you’re a guest, we would love to get to know you.
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Brother Tony Neal is preaching this morning and we are blessed to have him preach for us one more time.
Pulpit Supply Committee
Our Pulpit Supply Committee has been hard at work. They have invited Dr. Paul Atkinson to come preach for us on Sunday, August 24. They recommend that he become our Interim Pastor. We will vote on the recommendation at the Church Conference scheduled for Sunday, August 24 at 6:00PM. Please be in prayer for Dr. Atkinson and for our church in this decision.
Pastor Search Committee
Your Pastor Search Committee Nomination Cards are due next week! A couple of reminders: 1) make sure the person you are writing down is willing to serve and 2) make sure you print and sign your name on your Nomination Card. You can turn these cards in at the Welcome Center desk.
Midweek Resumes (August 20)
We are looking forward to the Wednesday Kick-Off!
It begins with a Family Meal at 5:00PM in the Family Life Center. The cost is $3 per person. Please call the Church Office to make your reservations. Starting at 6:00PM is SHOUT Choir & Cultivate for the kids. They meet on the 4th Floor. In addition, we have options for adults: Deadra Gage’s class (Parlor), Jeff Fitzhugh’s class (A105) and Prayer Time led by Lance Cook. Youth start their EDGE Service at 6:30PM on the second floor of the Family Life Center in the Youth Room. Our evening is rounded off with Celebration Choir rehearsal at 7:00PM in the Sanctuary.
We encourage you to get plugged in on Wednesdays and hope to see you here!
Budget Schedule
The budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year is complete. It has been presented to the Deacons and will be presented to the church next week (August 24) at the Church Conference. At that meeting there will be discussion, but no vote. The Church will vote two weeks later following the morning worship services on September 7.
With love,
Your Ministerial Staff
Ministry Opportunities
Hope Center Shower
Aug 3–Sep 7
We are sponsoring a shower for the Hope Center. You can pick up a flyer with gift ideas in the Welcome Center. Bring donations to the Welcome Center from now until September 7.
Learn MoreGriefShare
Tuesday @ 6:00PM
We are looking for additional compassionate, Christian team members to help with several roles; training is provided.
Needs include: hospitality, small group discussion, promotion, and recruitment. Contact John or Donna Greenman for more information.
Good News Cupboard
We provide a 24/7 cupboard to help those with basic food needs. Non-perishable items can be dropped off at the FLC at any time.
Team members check inventory levels and refill as needed.
Suggested items are tuna pouches, ramen cups, peanut butter.
Good News Club
Tuesday | Aug 26–Sep 23
Team members help lead a Bible club for various CISD elementary schools in the fall and spring. We begin with Fannin Elementary.
To help, contact Michelle Purifoy.
Safety Team
Team members work to provide a safe environment for church members during worship services and other church events.
Next Training: Sep 18 (Evacuation Techniques).
Guest Services
We are looking for smiling faces to welcome families, students, and children to our facility. We need people to assist families with check-in, collect information from guests, and help guide visitors to the appropriate class or group.
Children
Kidspraise
Offered at 11:00AM Service
Parents should register kids on the landing before service or when dismissed. Pick-up is on the 4th floor. Activity packets are also available for kids outside the Sanctuary doors.
We do not offer Kidspraise on last Sunday of the month (August 31).
Sunday School
9:45AM on the 2nd & 4th Floors
We have classes for children from birth to sixth grade. Register in the nursery (preschool kids) or on the 3rd Floor landing (elementary kids).
Cultivate28
Wednesday at 6:00PM
Our midweek discipleship for children is taking a break for the summer. It will resume on Wednesday, August 20.
Students
Sunday School
9:45AM | Family Life Center
Friends & Biblical Community
Wednesday Edge
6:30PM | Family Life Center
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Body Recall
Mon – Wed – Fri | 9:00AM
Three times a week (M-W-F) we offer a class that emphasizes strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. The class meets in the Family Life Center and is led by Jimmie Buchanan.
Meditate on God’s Word
Luke 16:13
No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.
Music Ministry
Celebration Choir
Wed 7:OOPM | SANCTUARY
This choir leads our 8:30AM worship.
Worship Team
Wed 5:15PM | SANCTUARY
This team leads our 11:00AM worship.
Solid Rockers
Taking a break for the summer.
Our 55+ Choir sings at nursing homes around the community during the fall & spring.
Men
Men’s Connection
Mondays 6:00AM | E112
Join us at every Monday morning for coffee and bibilical discussion based on a variety of topics. It’s a good way to start off the week, so make plans to join us this Monday!
The Daily ArticleMen’s Mystery Dinner
Thursday, August 28 | 6:30PM
Join us once a month for dinner at a surprise location (within 45 minutes) where men can gather for food, conversation, and building relationships. This is scheduled for the 4th Thursday of every month.
Men’s Fall Retreat
Thursday, October 23 | 6:30PM
Join us for a one-night event with men of many walks of life. There will be plenty of food, games, biblical teaching, and fellowship. Registration is $20.
Our Guest Speaker will be John Crowder, Pastor of FBC West.
Women
Minstry Meeting
September 4 | 6:00PM | FH
Becky Thurston will be the guest speaker/entertainer. RSVP in the Welcome Center. Cost is $5 to cover the meal.
First Love Conference
November 7 & 8 | Speaker: Laura Ackley
Your $30 registration fee includes dinner, breakfast, snacks, and a t-shirt. For more details or if you have questions, contact Julie McNutt, Amber Payne, or Pattie Lucas.
Register NowSanctuary Flowers
The sanctuary flowers are given in loving memory of Frank & Katharin Marx by Frank & Risa Marx and Scott & Susan Middleton.
Deacons
Counselors
Seth Watson
David Taylor
Visitors
Russell Woodall
Gary Wigley
On Call
Doug Woolsey
Mike Gage