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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Pastor Search Committee
Listed below are the 30 nominees for the Pastor Search Committee.
Armando Arroyo
Debbie Bigler
Nanette Bray
Monica Castator
Dawn Coley
Karen Cook
Bob Coy
Mike Davenport
Jackie Eliason
Mike Gage
Sharon Goodman
Zoila Goodroe
John Greenman
Mark Heard
Phillip Keltner
Tom Lucas
Laura Martinez
Camille McClanahan
Thomas McNutt
Steven Monreal
Dana Ousley
Jason Payne
Barbara Phillips
Scott Powers
Kari Richter
Scott Royal
Loran Seely
Mary Snyder
Whitt Tanner
Seth Watson
Next Sunday, October 5 the election of the seven (7) members to serve on the Senior Pastor Search Committee will occur at the end of the service, after the announcements. Deacons will assist by passing out the ballots during the announcements. This process will be the same for both services. Our Spanish speaking congregation will have their election prior to Bro. Loyd’s sermon.
Those who are working in other areas (nursery workers, children’s church, security team, etc.) will have a chance to vote as well.
Committee on Committees
This past week we elected the following individuals to serve on the Committee on Committees: Armando Arroyo, Jason Payne, Cindy Williams, and Pattie Woodall. This committee helps fill positions on our standing committees.
Your Ministerial Staff
Ministry Opportunities
GriefShare
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 Café
On Mondays, team members prepare and serve a free hot meal to people in our community, ministering and praying for those who attend. Meals are served from 11:00AM to 12:30PM.
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.
Media/Tech Ministry
Team members help coordinate tech support for worship services. You might help with lights, sound, or slide display.
Safety Team
Team members work to provide a safe environment for church members during worship services and other church events.
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.
Note. We do not offer Kidspraise on fourth Sunday of the month. We encourage families to worship together.
Cultivate28
Wednesday at 6:00PM
Cultivate 28 is a discipleship program for children that involves Bible skills, stories, missions, recreation, and choir all in one night each week.
Sign your kids in at the Welcome Center and the Cultivate 28 team will walk them to their class. For pick up, parents can drive through the circle drive and hand your guardian tag to the team, and we will bring your child to you!
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).
Preteen Camp
July 10-13
We have the date for camp summer 2026.
Students
Sunday School
9:45AM | Family Life Center
Loving God with Your Mind
Wednesday Edge
6:30PM | Family Life Center
Filling the Void: Identity
55+
GAME NIGHT & BBQ DINNER
October 2, 6:00PM | Fellowship Hall
$10 per person for BBQ, potato salad, beans, condiments & banana pudding
Bring a friend and/or prospect for our Church
Sign-up in Welcome Center.
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.
STATE FAIR OF TEXAS
Oct 16 | Leave 9:00AM
We will return at approximately 4:00PM. Tickets at the gate $7 per person.
Sign-up in Welcome Center. $2 to ride the bus. This year only clear bags less than 9 x 10 x 12 inches can be taken in the gate.
Meditate on God’s Word
Hebrews 4:12.
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
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.
Family Meal
Wed 5:00PM | Family Life Center
No family meal this week. Taking off for fall break. Our family meal resumes next week. The cost is $3 per person. Call the Church Office (903) 872-7473 by Tuesday to make a reservation.
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 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
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 NowMinstry Meeting
December 4 | 6:00PM | FH
Becky Thurston will be the guest speaker/entertainer. RSVP in the Welcome Center. Cost is $5 to cover the meal.
Sanctuary Flowers
The sanctuary flowers are given in loving memory of Mrs. Ethel Stokes by her granddaughter, Leah Wortham.
Deacons
Counselors
Terry Williams
Danny Wigley
Visitors
Bobby Byrne
Jackie Eliason
On Call
Dan Brown
Lance Cook
Lord Supper Schedule
Aug. 28 – AM services
Sep. 18 – PM service
Oct. 12 – Wed night (6pm)
Oct 23 – On the landing
Nov. 20 – AM services
Dec. 24 – Christmas Candlelight