First Baptist Church of Rock Island

03/25/2025

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03/25/2025

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We are a family of Christian believers in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. Become a part of the spiritual family of God.... Join us for worship on Sundays 1030am.

01/13/2025

"The Baptist Beacon"
January 2025

Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight”.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Neila F.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Wayne & Patricia F.

UPCOMING EVENTS
• New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025
• Epiphany, January 6, 2025
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 20, 2025
• Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, January 18-25, 2025
• Annual Business Meeting, Sanctuary-After Worship Service 11:45 A.M.

PEOPLE TO REMEMBER:
Robert Scott, Aperion Care Moline, 430 – 30th Avenue, Section D2, Bed 1, East Moline, IL 61244
Donna Peterson, Silver Cross Friendship Manor 1209 21st Ave, Room #116 Rock Island, IL 61201

CONTACT INFORMATION
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e-mail, please e-mail the Church your email address. Your Beacon will begin by email at the next printing. Otherwise, you will still receive the Beacon by snail mail. If you wish to be taken off the mailing list, please let us know.

THANK YOU
*Robert M. for donating sound upgrades in the sound booth
*“Pastor Janet’s Choir!” and their song they shared on December 29th!
*To everyone that helped in any way with the extra food for “Celebrations in Decembers gatherings”!
*To Bev and Pastor Janet for brining in the outdoor Nativity set.

RECEIVERS OF OFFERINGS
Terry & Lorraine

FIND US ON FACEBOOK
For the month of December, we had 132 post reached and 149 post engagements.
Thank you, Bev!

FOOD PANTRY
We received 26 food items for the Food Pantry for December Thank you! *For the month of January, please bring canned Meats and Vegetables.
Thank you for your support of this ministry.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
Exactly two months before his assassination, Martin Luther King Jr. preached his final sermon at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. On February 4, 1968, the civil-rights icon spoke about how he wanted to be remembered at his funeral. He preferred that people recall not his education or achievements but that he “tried to give his life serving others” and “tried to love somebody.”
Adapting a 1952 homily by J. Wallace Hamilton, King decried the “drum major instinct — a desire to be out front, a desire to lead the parade.” Humans often want to be great and first, as evidenced by the disciples James and John requesting prime seats in paradise. But King urged listeners to focus on the “reordered priorities” of Jesus, who wants us to “be first in love.”
As Jesus showed, “everybody can serve,” King said. Your background or status doesn’t matter, as long as you have “a heart full of grace” and “a soul generated by love.”

12/30/2024

Dec. 30, 2024
Below are a few pictures that were displayed during Pastor Janet's Celebration. They show some of the activities that were accomplished during her leadership. We will miss you PJ. Happy Retirement.

12/29/2024

Here are a few pictures that were taken during the service. (December 29, 2024)
God bless you Pastor Janet, snuggles and little Cuddles in heaven.

12/27/2024

December 29, 2024
Sunday School: 9:30-10:15 AM
Worship Service: 10:30 AM
Preaching Series: "The Characters of Christmas"
Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:13-15
"Trust and Obey"
Rev. Janet L. Waychoff

Livestream the sermon on Youtube, fbcrockisland or Facebook starting around 11:20 AM.

Looking Ahead

January 5th: Take down the greens after worship service. Please bring a snack to share.

12/27/2024

Cuddles’ Corner
Matthew 2: 13-15
December 29, 2024

Greetings,
Mommy and I hope everyone had a nice Christmas as we celebrated the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The Christmas Eve Service was very peaceful as we thought and prayed about His birth in a manger. He came to save all those who believe in Him. Mommy can help you if you have any questions about being saved.
On the 29th, she will be preaching over Matthew 2:13-15. An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. This was the second dream that Joseph received from God. Joseph was to get up and take Mary and baby Jesus to Egypt. I wonder what Joseph will do next? Will he trust and obey what God had commanded?
Please join us for worship service. It starts at 10:30 AM. See you soon.

Bark bark,
Snuggles with the help of Cuddles in heaven.

12/27/2024

December 27, 2024
Below are a few pictures that were taken during the Christmas Eve Service. You may also view the sermon on a posting below or on our Youtube page, fbcrockisland.

12/26/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7-YGMT5P9s

December 24, 2024
Advent Preaching Series
"The Characters of Christmas"
Christmas Eve Service
Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-7
"Do You Have Room?"
Rev. Janet L. Waychoff

Preaching Series: "Spiritual Surfing"This is video link please share this. https://youtu.be/-F_W_zl61bI?si=jSmW6blziYDC4Jjk

12/23/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT-5cP4BeoI

December 24, 2024
Advent Preaching Series: "The Characters of Christmas"
"Christmas Eve Service" 6 PM
Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-7
"Do You Have Room?"
Rev. Janet L. Waychoff

Listen to "Somewhere In Your Silent Night" by Casting Crowns!Listen to It’s Finally Christmas from Casting Crowns!Amazonhttps://CastingCrowns.lnk.to/ItsFina...

12/23/2024

December 23, 2024
Below are some pictures that were taken on December 22, 2024, Pastor Janet's Retirement Celebration. We will miss Pastor Janet dearly. May God bless Pastor Janet and Snuggles and Cuddles in heaven.

We also thank Ray Bolte's family and friends as they celebrated Ray's birthday and in memory shared a birthday cake with those present.

12/18/2024

December 22, 2024
No Bible Study.
Worship Service: 10:30 AM.
Advent Preaching Series: "The Characters of Christmas"
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Pastor Janet's Retirement Service

Scripture Reading: Luke 2:8-14
"The Shepherds"
(Sermon through Drama)
Rev. Janet L. Waychoff

Livestream the sermon starting around 11:20 AM on Youtube, fbcrockisland or our page.

Retirement luncheon after the worship service for Rev. Janet L. Waychoff. Meat will be provided. Please bring a dish to share.

In memory of Ray Bolte, family and friends will celebrate Ray's birthday with us during our fellowship time serving ice cream and cake. Let's celebrate all December birthdays.

Looking Ahead
12/24: Christmas Eve Service, 6 PM
12/29: Fellowship after the worship service. Chicken tacos will be
served, please bring a dish to pass.