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.
 

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
- A place where the Bible is taught with conviction and seen lived out in the lives of the membership.
- A place where prayer is so infused into its very fabric that nothing takes place that has not been birthed in prayer and bathed in prayer from its inception to its completion.
- A place where the gospel message permeates every aspect and ministry function so that all may hear and have the opportunity to receive the grace of God unto salvation.
- In a word, we want to be a vibrant ministering community where complete families worship the Lord and grow in a personal relationship with Him and the body of Christ – the church.

MISSION STRATEGY:
 

Strategic Planning - Answers the quest, “How will we fulfill our purpose and mission so as to accomplish our vision?”
 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 Discipleship
- Spirit Inspired Prayer
- Relationship building Fellowship
- Gospel Driven Evangelism

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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