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3:16 Class
This class is based on "Max Lucado's 3:16", about God's love for the world, featuring John 3:16.
Leader: Jeff Boyd (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Adult
Type: Spiritual Formation
Adult I-Amazing Grace
(Sundays 9:45 a.m. Adult Wing) Singles and marrieds joining together in a faith journey of love and mercy. Led by Janet Willsie-Noffsinger.
Leader: Janet Noffsinger (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Adult
Type: Spiritual Formation
Adult I-Heaven's Harvest
Each week our class studies the Bible to grow consistently into the likeness of Jesus while enjoying great friends.
Leader: George Littrell (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Adult
Type: Spiritual Formation
Adult I-Seekers
We seek to help each other grow in Christian maturity through Bible study and personal sharing of our daily walk with Christ. Our class applies Christ's message in today's world.
Leader: Michael Harrington (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Adult
Type: Spiritual Formation
Adult II-Berean
This class--named after a very early Christian church alive in the faith at a time of many martyrs--focuses on growing in discipleship to Jesus, the Christ. It seeks to accomplish this through serious study of the Bible and applying these Holy Scriptures to our daily lives, as lived in today's society, through the insights gained under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The group welcomes everyone--couples and singles—at least 60 years of age.
Leader: Gene Thomas (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Senior Adult
Type: Spiritual Formation
Adult II-Carmack Bible Class
An adult men's Bible class generally for those who have reached the age of 60. The goal is interactive Bible study allowing all to benefit from the life experiences of others and giving the opportunity for stimulating discussions.
Leader: Jon Hunt (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Senior Adult
Type: Spiritual Formation
Adult II-Homemakers
The Homemakers Class is a supportive, loving, godly fellowship of ladies ages 60 to 80. Some have been members of First Baptist Church since young adulthood and have formed strong relationships. Jeanne Banta teaches the class weekly, frequently assisted by Candis Smith. Lessons follow specified literature, with scripture reading and interpretation. Relevancy of biblical principals to daily life offers opportunity for spirited discussion. Guests in the Homemakers Class are warmly welcomed and quickly become a part of this fellowship. Many class members are now widows and are experiencing similar life challenges.
Leader: Jeanne Banta
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Senior Adult
Type: Spiritual Formation
Adult II-Rebecca Class
In addition to weekly Bible study, we have monthly meetings where our Outreach, Devotions, Care and Prayer leaders keep us current on class and church activities and needs. The class financially and prayerfully supports two missionaries and several in-church projects as the Lord directs.
Leader: Clotene Barrett (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Senior Adult
Type: Spiritual Formation
Al-Anon
Our group is a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve our common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization, or institution; does not engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor oppose any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions. Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. We do this by practicing the Twelve Steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic.
Leader: Mary Czartoryski (Email)
Day: Thursday
Time: Evening
Area: Frederick
Dept: Adult
Type: Missional Action
Alpha Chi Men's Ministry
Alpha Chi is the Mens Ministries Brotherhood of First Baptist Church, Frederick
Leader: Roger Boothe (Email)
Day:
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Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Adult
Type: Spiritual Formation
Baptism Team
Our goal is to make the day of Baptism a wonderful experience for candidates. We help with all the physical needs from clothes to towels and answering questions from those to be baptised. Feel free to contact us with any questions you might have about the mechanics of getting baptized. If you would like to help people on this special day give us a call!
Leader: Jolene Miller (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Support
Type: Congregational Worship
Bible Bus Class
We are a Thru-The-Bible study class, reading verbatim 4 or 5 successive Bible pages each Sunday with running commentary and discussion. Sunday, November 22, we will start at John 19: 31. We meet upstairs in the Chapel directly above the gathering room at the front entrance. It's a fun class, always up-beat, always looking to see Christ reflected on every page. Coffee from 9:45 to 10:00 down the hall. The Bus starts at 1000 AM and stops at 1100 AM sharp. BYOB.
Leader: Jim Burgoon (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Adult
Type: Spiritual Formation
Bridge Builders
The Bridge Builder's class provides a setting where any adult - either a seeker or believer- can feel comfortable to join in a Bible study with topical discussions that help us understand how God works around and in our individual lives. We meet at 9:45 AM Sundays in the educational wing of the church basement.
Leader: Mike Smith (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Adult
Type: Spiritual Formation
Children in Action
CiA introduces grade-school children to the joy of missions. Through hand's on involvement we seek to open Children's eyes to the needs of the world and invite them to follow Jesus in service to the world. Teacher - Prepare and teach a lesson each week while builing relationships with the chldren. Mission Planner - Help identify and plan hands-on mission trips once a month. Helper - give an hour to help the teacher facilitate the lesson.
Leader: Rachel Pyles (Email)
Day: Wednesday
Time: Evening
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Elementary
Type: Missional Action
Children's Mustard Seed Company
Mustardseed is a Children's worship time on Sundays form 11:00-12:15. Jesus described the church as a mustard seed: "The smallest of seeds that grows into the largest of plants." At the Mustard Seed Co., our goal is to help children grow in Jesus Christ. Every Sunday morning we dive into God's Word through songs, games, and teaching designed just for kids. If you are in kindergarten through fifth grade, come join us so we can grow together.
Leader: Rachel Pyles (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Elementary
Type: Congregational Worship
Children's-1st Grade
Leader: Carl Van Bibber (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Elementary
Type: Spiritual Formation
Children's-2nd Grade
Leader: Cindy Culpepper (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Elementary
Type: Spiritual Formation
Children's-3rd Grade
Leader: Betty Winchester (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Elementary
Type: Spiritual Formation
Children's-4th Grade
Bible study for 4th graders held on Sunday mornings, 9:45 - 11:00. We encourage fun and excitement while learning about God, using the Bible and following Jesus.
Leader: Betty Winchester (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Elementary
Type: Spiritual Formation
Children's-5th Grade
Leader: Julie Kunze (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Elementary
Type: Spiritual Formation
Choir - Chancel
The Chancel Choir (Youth and adults, ages 14 and up) rehearses every Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. In addition to leading music for our Traditional Worship Service each Sunday at 8:30 a.m., our enthusiastic and dedicated choir members present several special musical events throughout the church year. In past years, the choir has presented the musicals "God with Us" and "God for Us" in the band shell at Baker Park; provided the musical backdrop for the live-nativity Christmas dramas "The Majesty of Christmas," "Gift of Heaven," and "The Story of Christmas"; and participated in several community mass-choir events. The music is beautiful, and the atmosphere is friendly and fun. We are always looking for new voices to join our family. If you would like to find out what we're all about, please feel free to join us this Wednesday.
Leader: Chip Handrich (Email)
Day: Wednesday
Time: Evening
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Adult
Type: Congregational Worship
Christ's Helping Hands
God has given each of us some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other, passing on to others God's many kinds of blessing. Our mission is to glorify God by serving others in Christ's love. We will do this by providing assistance in the form of home repairs, renovation, clean-up, disaster relief and other similar projects for the elderly, disabled, low-income and those in crisis.
Leader: Randy Smallwood (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Adult
Type: Missional Action
Cold Weather Shelter
From the first freezing weather of the year we work with the Religious Coalition in providing a place to sleep for those that are homeless.
Leader: Daphne Matthews (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Adult
Type: Missional Action
College and Career
Leader: Richard Krauss (Email)
Day:
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Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Adult
Type: Spiritual Formation
Computer Team
The purpose of the computer team is to maintain, secure, and upgrade the computers of FBC. The team also investigates new technologies to enhance the use of computers as a tool for ministry.
Leader: Vance Whitehouse (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Support
Type: Community Formation
FBC Men's Hoops
Leader: Roger Boothe (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Evening
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Adult
Type: Community Formation
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
We present to athletes and coaches and all whom they influence, the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church. This is accomplished through camps, huddles, and adult chapters. How can you get involved? * Praying for the ministry of FCA * Providing financial support on a regular basis * Promoting the home team locally and inviting others to join * Pressing on by reaching out to athletes and coaches * Volunteer to help out at local events * Raise funds for Huddle resources and camp scholarships * Provide refreshments for a weekly huddle meeting
Leader: Joe Neely (Email)
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Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Youth
Type: Spiritual Formation
First Place
A Christ-centered program that seeks to help people loose weight and keep it off, not through will-power, but through Christ's power.
Leader: Peggy Van Bibber (Email)
Day: Wednesday
Time: Evening
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Adult
Type: Missional Action
Frederick Food Bank
Sponsered by the Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs, the Food Bank provides food supplies for those in need. Volunteers - to work in the Food Bank once per month. Donations - contribute food by placing non-perishables by the back door on the third Sunday of each month!
Leader: Mike Smith (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Adult
Type: Missional Action
Fun Bunch
Monthly fun, food, and fellowship for Senior Adults.
Leader: Carl Van Bibber (Email)
Day: Tuesday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Senior Adult
Type: Community Formation
Greeter Team
We greet at the doors and assist people in the Welcome Area, welcoming visitors and members to all three Sunday morning worship services, giving directions, as needed, to the sanctuary and to appropriate Sunday School classes. Additionally we may greet for special services. Friendly individuals who enjoy people are needed to assist in making everyone feel welcome as they enter the rear door of the church from the parking lot. This is a great opportunity to meet both new people and fellow members while showing and sharing the love that is in First Baptist Church!
Leader: Ethel Tritapoe (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Support
Type: Congregational Worship
Handbells-Joybells
A handbell choir for children in grades 3-5
Leader: Mike Smith (Email)
Day: Wednesday
Time: Evening
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Elementary
Type: Congregational Worship
Handbells-King's Ringers
Adult handbell choir
Leader: Liz Kelley (Email)
Day: Wednesday
Time: Evening
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Adult
Type: Congregational Worship
Homebound
We seek to extend the community of the church to those who can no longer come to 7040 Bowers. You can help through practical acts like getting groceries, visiting, calling, praying and any other way you can think of to simply befriend those who are no longer able to get around.
Leader: Elizabeth Brady (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Senior Adult
Type: Community Formation
Krauss Home Group
We are a group that focuses on ministry. We are currently studying the book of Ephesians. We meet bi-weekly at the home of Becky and Richard Krauss. Those wishing to attend please contact the Kraus family at 301-228-3994.
Leader: Richard Krauss (Email)
Day: Every Other Friday
Time: Evening
Area: SW Frederick
Dept: Adult
Type: Spiritual Formation
Life Application Discussion Group
A diverse class welcoming all who seek to apply God's Word to their daily lives. The curriculum includes Bible book studies in addition to an occasional season of study other writings by Christians. We strive through serious study, discussion and supportive fellowship, to encourage each other to learn to live lives that are both blessed and a blessing. The group meets each Sunday morning from 9:45am to 11:00am in the Adult Wing at First Baptist Church. Teachers Betsy Devilbiss and Tena Pennington.
Leader: Elizabeth Devilbiss (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Adult
Type: Spiritual Formation
Literacy Council
The Literacy Council of Frederick County is a non-profit, non-sectarian educational organization of volunteers dedicated to helping fellow adult residents improve their language skills. One-on-one tutoring using Laubach methodologies is employed. Basic literacy is tutored to the native-born and ESL to the foreign-born. The LCFC is a member of ProLiteracy America.
Leader: Richard Dyer (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Adult
Type: Missional Action
Lord's Supper Team
On the first Sunday of each month, we remember Jesus' last Passover meal with his disciples. At First Frederick, our committee takes care of the details of the meal by preparing the bread and juice for each service.
Leader: Andy Orcutt (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Support
Type: Congregational Worship
Meal Ministry
We provide meals for new moms, those with illnesses and other circumstances where a meal would be helpful! Call us if you can help cook a meanl or if you ar in need of a meal!
Leader: Doris Alexander (Email)
Day: Weekdays
Time: Varies
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Adult
Type: Community Formation
Mens Tuesday Group
This group meets each Tuesday morning at Denny's Restaurant on Route 40 (Golden Mile), at 6 a.m. The group's focus is on inward transformation resulting in outward mission. The format is a brief study of scripture with supporting material as well as discussion of how we are being light unleashed to our families, community, co-workers and our own personal mission fields.
Leader: Jeff Boyd (Email)
Day: Tuesday
Time: Breakfast
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Adult
Type: Spiritual Formation
Mission Friends
This program introduces preschoolers to missions. They will see pictures of missionaries helping young children in far away places. They will also learn how to participate in missions by praying,giving, and by doing missions.
Leader: Rachel Pyles (Email)
Day: Wednesday
Time: Evening
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Preschool
Type: Spiritual Formation
Missions Committee
We seek both to help each member discover their gifts and calling and to lead the church into mission locally and internationally.
Leader: Sherry Wilson (Email)
Day: Wednesday
Time: Evening
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Support
Type: Missional Action
Mug Ministry
We aim to touch people on a personal level by welcoming them warmly by delivering a First Baptist Mug after their first visit to First Frederick.
Leader: Roy Whitehouse (Email)
Day:
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Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Adult
Type: Community Formation
Music Scholarship Committee
The church, through generous donations, is able to make available scholarships for lessons leading to the performance of church music. Whether child or adult, the funds can be used to help build skill in an instrument for the Glory of God.
Leader: Jamie Halley (Email)
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Support
Type: Congregational Worship
Mustard Seedlings
Every Sunday morning after Sunday School our pre-schoolers go to Mustard Seedlings where they make new friends, learn about God's Word, and discover the joy found in Jesus Christ. From 11:15 until 12:15, children age three to Kindergarten all meet together to hear a Bible story, sing songs, and play games. This program allows parents to enter into their worship experience secure in the knowledge that their children are safe and learning about God's love for them.
Leader: Rachel Pyles (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Preschool
Type: Congregational Worship
Pastor's Prayer Partners
Prayer partners are members of FBC and pray for the needs of the church and staff. The ministry began several years ago and found special promise in the Partners in Prayer ministry championed by Rev. John Maxwell. Once a month, each group of prayer partners joins with the staff for prayer before each worship service and the group continues to pray during that service. We also meet together for prayer and fellowship during bi-monthly prayer breakfasts. We invite you to join us!
Leader: Chris Rathod (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Adult
Type: Community Formation
Praise Team Small Group Study
Leader: Chip Handrich (Email)
Day:
Time:
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Adult
Type: Spiritual Formation
Preschool 3 Year Olds
Leader: Erin Marr (Email)
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Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Preschool
Type: Spiritual Formation
Preschool-2 Year Olds
Leader: Jennifer Burdette
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Preschool
Type: Spiritual Formation
Preschool-4 & 5 Year Olds
Leader: Carrie Hanscom (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Preschool
Type: Spiritual Formation
Preschool-Bed Babies
Leader: Rachel Pyles (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Preschool
Type: Spiritual Formation
Preschool-Kindergarten
Leader: Rachel Pyles (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Preschool
Type: Spiritual Formation
Production Team
We run the audio/video equipment for FBC worship services and other events both at Dill Avenue and elsewhere in the community. The team is responsible for equipment set-up, maintenance and managing the sound blend/mix.
Leader: Chip Handrich (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Support
Type: Congregational Worship
Safe Place Home Group
Our purpose is for each person to be encouraged to grow in a personal relationship with Christ; holding one another accountable; and focus on raising children of faith. We enjoy a time of fellowship, Bible study, and prayer. Topics vary based on suggestions and agreement from the Group.
Leader: Wendy Hickman (Email)
Day: Thursday
Time: Evening
Area: Frederick
Dept: Adult
Type: Spiritual Formation
Sport and Recreation Ministry
The mission of the Sports and Recreation Ministry is to build relationships with the unchurched of Frederick County, enhance the fellowship of believers, and build strong disciples of Jesus through sports and recreational activities.
Leader: Jay Butler (Email)
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Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Whole Church
Type: Missional Action
The Refuge
Leader: Dan Haight (Email)
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Area: Bowers Road
Dept:
Type: Congregational Worship
Transportation Team
Transportation Team seeks to ensure Senior members without transportation are able to attend weekly church services. Once a month, team members drive Church van to either pick up folks and deliver them to church for the 8:30am service or drop them off at their homes after 10:00am Sunday School.
Leader: James Devilbiss (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Senior Adult
Type: Community Formation
Ushers
We help people feel welcome as they enter the Worship Services through a warm welcome, providing seating direction and giving information as needed.
Leader: Frank Reese (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Adult
Type: Congregational Worship
Vacation Bible School
Once a year, in the summer, VBS focuses on sharing the love of Jesus with children. If you love to work with children or you would like your child to participate, give us a call!
Leader: Rachel Pyles (Email)
Day: Weekdays
Time: Afternoon
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Elementary
Type: Spiritual Formation
Worship Drama Team
Like to act? Want to help bring the Gospel to life? Come join us as we assist in bringing the message of Jesus alive on Sunday mornings!
Leader: Elizabeth Brady (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Adult
Type: Congregational Worship
Worship Praise Band
Leader: Chip Handrich (Email)
Day: Thursday
Time: Evening
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Adult
Type: Congregational Worship
Worship Vocal Team
Leader: Chip Handrich (Email)
Day: Thursday
Time: Evening
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Adult
Type: Congregational Worship
Young Adult 1 - College
Leader: Gretchen Eisenberg (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Youth
Type: Spiritual Formation
Youth - 11th Grade
Leader: Tracey Lucas (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Youth
Type: Spiritual Formation
Youth - 12th Grade
Leader: Richard Krauss (Email)
Day:
Time:
Area: Bowers Road
Dept:
Type: Spiritual Formation
Youth Department Mailing List
The FBC Youth Mailing List gears to provide information and support to those in Catalyst Student Ministries. We send out updates on events,prayers,praises,and other information relating to our youth ministry.
Leader: Ricky Kelley (Email)
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Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Youth
Type: Community Formation
Youth Services
Youth Services is a branch off of Catalyst Student Ministries. We strive to welcome people to First Baptist Church through greeting them at the front doors, and answering questions that they may have. Our department includes students from Grade 6-College.
Leader: Ricky Kelley (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Youth
Type: Community Formation
Youth-10th Grade
Leader: Patrick Lucas (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Youth
Type: Spiritual Formation
Youth-6th Grade
Leader: Mike McCoy (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Youth
Type: Spiritual Formation
Youth-7th Grade
Leader: Elisa McCoy (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Youth
Type: Spiritual Formation
Youth-8th Grade
Leader: Leigh-Ann Reichard (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Youth
Type: Spiritual Formation
Youth-9th Grade
Leader: Michael Van Bibber (Email)
Day: Sunday
Time: Morning
Area: Bowers Road
Dept: Youth
Type: Spiritual Formation
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