located in Mascoutah, Illinois (Population 6,737), just five miles south of Scott AFB, FBCM is a growing Southern Baptist Church.  We offer a wide range of ministry opportunities to our congregation and are planning to reach out into our world with both North American and International Mission trips. 

Our desire is to live up to our motto: "Living Christ's Vision."

If you are ever in our area, please take this as a personal invitation to come visit us.  I believe you will find us to be a loving and very friendly church: a place where you and your family can serve and minister.

                Duane Smith

               Pastor

PURPOSE 
 

We are a people called to glorify God through the grace of Jesus Christ, guided by the Holy Spirit: winning the lost and growing God’s kingdom.

MISSION

First Baptist church seeks to assist as many people as possible to become full functioning members of Christ’s body.
 

VISION

We, the body of Christ at First Baptist Church in Mascoutah, want to be:
- A place where every age group and family unit can worship in a manner that is expressive and God honoring... more>>


MISSION STRATEGY:
 

To accomplish the purpose and mission of this church in moving toward our vision we will incorporate into one body:
- God honoring Worship
- Bible Focused Teaching
- Spirit Inspired Prayer
- Relationship building Fellowship
- Gospel Driven Evangelism
- Family Oriented Ministry

Reduce the Risk Training - Today, 4:30 pm and Tue., June 30, 6 pm.  All who work with children must attend if you have not previously done so.

Youth Escape resumes this Wed., July 1, 6:15 pm.  Dana Peterson and Jon Grossman will be the leaders.  We’re having Pizza!

Deacons & Pastor Meeting - Next Sun., July 5, 8:15 am.

July Newsletter is now available.

VBS Announcements

(July 13-17)

Click here forVBS registration form!

- Supplies needed - Children’s plain

white t-shirts (sizes S - XL), Empty paper towel rolls (100)

Reduce the Risk Training - Sun., June 28, 4:30 pm and Tue., June 30, 6 pm.  All who work with children now or plan to in the future must attend if you have not previously done so.

Mascoutah July 4th Celebration - Sheve Park, starting at 12:00 pm, fireworks at 9:30 pm.  Food, music, fun, & fireworks.

From the Stewardship Committee - a change to their portion of the Church Operations Guide will be discussed and voted on at the July business meeting.  Copies are available in the rack by the office door.

TWELVE WEEKS AND FREE!  In Deuteronomy 22:44, we find the lender described as the “head” and the borrower described as the “tail.”  It is easy to see the comparative illustration of who is in charge.  Let’s take the sixth step toward getting out of debt:  Commit to always being the “head” in financial transactions by never borrowing!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Gift Card Reception
for Zach & Natalie Spotts
Sunday Evening, July 26th,  Immediately following the service.

A great opportunity to meet and get to know Natalie and bless them with a Gift Card Reception. The newlyweds are registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond and Target if you prefer to give a gift
instead of a gift card.   See Pam with questions.

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