Life Groups
“Jesus paid much too high a price for us to pick and choose who should come. We are the body of Christ.”
– Casting Crowns.
At First Baptist Church we want everyone to feel like they have a place to belong, a place to establish relationships, connect with others and share their life through the joyous times, the unbearable times and all the times in between.
A life group can be a bible study, a service ministry, a prayer group or have a common interest like health and fitness, or a common ministry such as music. First Baptist Church has many different life groups available to join. Men, women, children, youth, young adults, young couples and groups that share common interests and always welcome new members.
Take a look below to find a life group you’d like to join.
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Kids
Super Kids Sundays
Days: Sundays at our 10 am service
Location: First Baptist Church
Contact: Kimi Orton 564-4522
Contact for Preschool & Nursery: Lois Power 564-4522
Parent Room: We have a parent room at the back of the sanctuary for parents with nursing babies. This is a great environment to sit with your baby and still be able to listen to the service.
Nursery/Toddler Room: This great toddler friendly room is staffed with loving, gentle volunteers. This room is geared for babies to almost 3 years old and is safe and fun. The Toddler Room is open throughout the whole 10am service and is located downstairs in our Super Kids area.
Preschool Room: Our fun preschool room is geared at 3 & 4 year olds and is a wonderful place with Bible stories and crafts. Our preschool volunteers are a welcoming friendly bunch who love to play with the kids. The Preschool Room is open throughout the whole 10am service and is located downstairs in our Super Kids area.
K-Gr. 5 kids: Kindergarteners up to Grade 5 are invited partway through the Sunday to join our Super Kids Sunday program with Bible story teachings in an exciting relevant way, and then enjoy time together doing crafts, activities and playing games. The K-Gr.5 kids are also located downstairs in our Super Kids area.
Jump Street will be starting with a Super Kids Kick Off and Family Night on September 22nd.
Days: Every Wednesday at 6:30pm Sept 29th - December 1st and Jan 12th - May 4th 2011
Location: First Baptist Church
Contact: Kimi Orton 564-4522
About: For kids aged Kindergarten to Grade 5 and volunteers of all ages. Jump Street is a fun filled evening with lively songs, exciting Bible stories, large group games and intentional small group time with small group leaders.
Christian Service Brigade
Days: Every Wednesday at 6:30pm will be starting with a Super Kids Kick Off and Family Night on September 22nd.
Location: First Baptist Church
Contact: Kimi Orton 564-4522
About: CSB is for boys in Grades 6 and 7. The evening is full of adventure as the boys move from energetic games and sports to relevant Bible stories and hands on activities. This is a great place for boys to get to know other boys while being mentored by amazing male leaders.
Girls for God
Days: Every Wednesday at 6:30pm will be starting with a Super Kids Kick Off and Family Night on September 22nd.
Location: First Baptist Church
Contact: Kimi Orton 564-4522
About: Girls for God (G4G) is for girls in Grades 6 and 7. The girls are welcomed, mentored and befriended by a great team of ladies who organize a variety of activities. Some of their events this past year included playing Fear Factor, learning exciting Bible stories, visiting the senior’s center and baking delicious goodies. G4G is a warm place for girls full of acceptance and inclusivness for all.
Family Nights
Days: Sept 22nd 2010, December 9th 2010
Contact: Kimi Orton 564-4522
About: Different Themed events for our Super Kids, their families and anyone who wants to come! Details for each specific event will be available on the church calendar or through the church email updates.
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Youth Group:
Days: Usually Fridays from 7:00-9:00. Check web calendar or Weekly Newsletter for specifics. Runs from September to early June.
Locations: Usually at First Baptist Church, though again we do sometimes meet at other places – check the calendar or email updates.
Contact: If you have any questions, contact Pastor Pat at the office, 564-4522, or at pastorpat@gmail.com.
About: The desire for the ministry called Youth Group is to provide a safe environment in which all, including the stranger amongst us, can feel welcome and a sense belonging.
Fridays – what do they look like: There is no norm. Here is a list of some of the weekly activities to give you an idea: bowling, swimming at pool, Mission Impossible, Thrive, four way soccer (with a moon ball), 30 Hour Famine, board games, wide games like Alien. We try most weeks to also have the band play as we sing along.
If you would like to join us on Fridays, you are more than welcome. Be sure to check the Weekly Email Newsletter or the churches website calendar to be sure where we are and what we are doing.
Special Events:
There are a few big events each year.
SERVE: SERVE 2010 (July 11-17 Flin Flon MB) is our way of ‘uniting the clans’ (the youth from churches of the Canadian Baptists of Western Canada) to come together and to bless a community. It is a week where hundreds of youth descend on 1 town and SERVE the people of the community. July.
Ski Trip: We join with the young adults and head to Smithers for a weekend of skiing. Our sister church in Kitimat joins with us. January.
Fundraising:
It is important to us that none should be unable to attend any event due to financing. Therefore, fundraisers become an integral part of our ministry. Here are some examples.
Valentine Dinner: A romantic evening provided for the adults. An offering is taken afterwards. It is a big hit.
Bottle Drives: No explanation needed here. Collect cans and bottles, exchange them for $$$.
Work Bees: We farm ourselves out to various jobs.
Small Groups:
Providing a time of caring, sharing, service and study. For info on what small groups are happening, talk to Pastor Pat. (pastorpat@gmail.com)
We have a youth group ‘facebook’ group.
Type in Prince George First Baptist Youth Group’ to find it.
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Chaplaincy
Pastor Pat finds himself at UNBC once weekly for two hours serving as a volunteer chaplain from September to April.
Small Groups
There is also the option to journey with one of the ‘in house’ small groups that also meet over the regular scholastic year. Contact Pastor Pat for more info – pastorpat@gmail.com.
Gatherings
Contemplative Worship
Contemplative Worship is a time in which we quiet ourselves in order to open our souls to the ministry of God within. Contemplative Worship waits for God in the silence; in the stillness we hear the voice of God with our hearts. Contemplative Worship is an opportunity to find our spiritual rhythm in the rhythm of Jesus, a rhythm of moving into prayer and communion with God before going out to engage the world in meaningful ministry.
WHEN:
Generally the 1st Sunday of the month from October to April
WHERE:
First Baptist Sanctuary
MORE INFO:
facebook: type ‘Contemplative Worship’ to search or
Join the email list
Movie Night
We will explore movies that inspire, challenge and provoke, from ‘The Fountain’, to ‘The Fastest Indian’, to ‘Into Great Silence’.
WHEN: Generally the 3rd Sunday from October to April
WHERE: First Baptist Sanctuary
MORE INFO: join the email list
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A Service Group
Days: Many
Location: Various
Contact: Jason Spenrath 962-2437, spenrathj@gmail.com
About: Various groups get together for a variety of volunteer activities including serving breakfasts and suppers at St. Vincent's, the Salvation Army and the Christian Life Centre. There are many opporunities if you want to come casually, or to commit weekly.
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Sunday
9:00 am Adult Study with Lutz Klaar at the Church building (Rm 5)
7:00 pm Women's Group in Pineview Area - contact Michelle Rolfes 250-963-6850
Monday
7:00 pm Adult Study
Contact Ernie and Cathy Sarrazin 250-563-8044
7:00pm Adult Study
Contact the Taylors at 250-963-7823
Tuesday
9:30 am Ladies' Study
Contact Renate 250-562-4055
6:30 pm Young Adults Couples' Study (every other Tuesday)
Contact Jason Spenrath 250-962-2437 or spenrathj@gmail.com
7:00 Youth Study
At the church building in the connection cafe.
Contact Pat 250-564-4522 or pastortpat@gmail.com
7:00 pm Adult study - - studying the book of Genesis
2863 Wildwood Cres
Contact Horace Ferreira 250-962-7144
Wednesday
7:00 pm Hart Area Adult Study
2864 Austin Rd.E.
Contact Susan and Garry Knoll 250-962-8154
Men's Bi-weekly lunch
Every two weeks at the Mabuhay Restuarant on 5th Ave. Contact Bob Hlina at 250-981-1217 or bob.hlina@canaccord.com
Thursday
9:00 am Ladies' Study at the Church building (Rm 5)
Contact Ivy Whitfield 250-563-4190
6:30 pm Adult Study on Westmount Drive. - Finished for the summer
Contact Bob or Linda at 250-964-1846.
7:30 pm Adult Bible Study and Hymn Sing at the Church building (Rm 5)
Contact Bob Gutteridge 250-562-4989
Friday
5:30 pm Family Study (every other Friday)
Dinner and a Movie
Contact Laura-Lee Penson 250-563-8797 for location
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