Discovering Grace Together

Thank you for visiting our website.  We are the First Baptist Church in Decatur, Illinois.

At FBC, we have been getting back to the basics.  We are striving to take seriously the words of Jesus as we discover grace together.  On this journey of discovery, we have come to believe that God has given us a three-fold focus: Community, Discipleship, and Ministry.

Community - God is calling us to be an authentic community of faith bound together by the grace of God and an unconditional love for each other.

Discipleship - As individuals and as a community, we are striving to grow more deeply in our relationship with God.

Ministry - We recognize that the best way we can serve Jesus is by serving others.

As we focus on Community/Discipleship/Ministry, we are growing together as the people of God in this place.

Again, thanks for visiting our site.  Feel free to look around.  If you have any questions or want some information, give me a holler at stevemechem@yahoo.com.   We would be excited if you visited in person.  Our Sunday Worship experience is at 9:30 with Bible Study at 10:45.

By His Grace,                                       

Pastor Steve

July 10^th

4:00 p.m.

All Church Picnic

6:30 p.m.

Park Singers will perform 

July 11th

Sunday School

Appreciation Day 

 July 22nd

Executive Council

6:30 p.m. 

July 25^th

Quarterly Business Meeting

And

Luncheon

12:00 p.m.

In the Fellowship Hall

"CHASE THE GOOSE"  Young adult 6 week study beginning Sunday, June 13 at 5:00 p.m. with supper, discussion about "Reclaiming the Adventure of a Spirit Led Life" and ending with a time of recreation.

"FEARLESS" It's not too late to join House of Prayer's discussion of "Fearless" by Max Lucado. We are reading the first 2 chapters for this Sunday.  Join us each Sunday evening at 5:00 in the church library.