FBCD News
World Communion Sunday
There will be a combined service on October 2nd, World Communion Sunday, and a performance by the Decatur Avondale Children’s Choir. Service will begin in the Sanctuary at 10:30am.
Decatur Book Festival 2022
The 2022 Decatur Book Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 1st at First Baptist Church of Decatur, and will include a keynote the night before on Sept. 30th. The event will highlight selected authors with new fall publications, featured in fifteen sessions presented in three tracks: adult fiction, adult non-fiction, and children & youth.
New Library Hours for September
The Allen Memorial Library at First Baptist Church Decatur is open to the public. You do not have to be a church member to visit. Library membership is FREE
September Hours
Sunday / 9:30am - 11:00am
Monday / 9:30am - 12:00pm
Tuesday / 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Wednesday / 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Thursday / Closed
Friday / 9:30am - 12:00pm Saturday / Closed
Wednesday Night Dinner Menu, September 28, 2022 5pm, Cost: $8.00
Teriyaki Chicken or Grilled Chicken
Yellow Saffron Rice
California Steamed Vegetables
Salad Bar
Yeast Rolls
Cheesecake w/ Strawberry or Chocolate Topping
FBCD School Break Camp
A risky experiment: Justice, freedom and compassion in America - A BNG Publication
FBCD Support Group
FBCDecatur is again offering a support group for those who are grieving due to the death of a relative, friend or significant other, pet, a divorce, or loss of a job.
The group will run for six weeks, beginning on Wednesday, July 27th and concluding on Wednesday, August 31st, from 10-11:30am. The group will be limited to a maximum of 10, so please call the church office at (404) 373-1653 to reserve your place for this group. If the group is already filled when you call, another group will be forming within the next two months.
Summer Vacation Bible School
This summer celebrate with us as we explore “Food Truck Party: On A Roll With God.” We will have fun music, crafts, and snacks as we explore what it means to be on a roll with God. June 12-July 31
Youth Group Beach Retreat
This year we will be going to Folly Beach in South Carolina, June 13-17! All youth from 6th to 12th grade are invited to attend--the more, the merrier! The cost of the trip is $250, which includes meals and lodging.
For more info, and to sign up, click here: https://fbcdecaturga.wufoo.com/forms/w2l22fo0tyatpf/
Irena Seferovic - New, Full-Time Director of First School
We are so pleased to be able to share some very good news with you. As many of you know, Irena Seferovic has been serving as our Interim Director on a part-time basis since just after Harriet Holland, our previous Director, retired. As of June 1, Irena Seferovic will become our new, full-time Director of First School.