First Baptist Church of South Orange

06/18/2026

Join the Intercessory Prayer Ministry on Friday, June 26, at 7 pm for "Guarded by Peace: Interceding for Hearts, Minds, Families & Nations. FBCSO is a house of prayer. Let us pray together. 🙏🏼

06/18/2026

☀ Morning Meditation: Church attendance is important, but relationship with Jesus is essential. Attending church, serving, or even using spiritual gifts is not a substitute for a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

🙏 Reflection: How would I describe my relationship with Jesus beyond attending church services?

📖 Key Scriptures:
Matthew 7:21-23
Ephesians 4:17-21

▶️ Take a deeper dive into this week's sermon "You Can't Handle the Truth" on FBCSO's YouTube channel:

Sunday Worship Service June 14, 2026You Can't Handle the TruthM...

06/18/2026

🙋🏿‍♀️🙋🏻‍♂️ Volunteers needed for the Events Ministry!

Have a passion for serving and helping create unforgettable experiences?

🔗 Click here to sign up:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeD_kzOw8PsfYwfCzbPzad0r44QdbOEXrx09aqpROS9XQxUg/viewform

06/17/2026

🎈Registration is open for Vacation Bible School!

Loaded with tons of fun, we welcome all youth, ages 5-17, to a week-long, full-day program where they will learn God's word in a relatable way from Monday, July 13 to Friday, July 17, with a wrap party on Saturday, July 18.

Volunteers are also needed, whether you can commit to one day or the entire week. We would love for you to serve with us.

Sign up your child or register to volunteer here: https://bit.ly/4scj3rG

06/16/2026

💧 FBCSO will have our next Baptism celebration outdoors on Sunday, July 19, at 11:30 am!

Registration is now open for those who confessed/experienced salvation in Christ and:
*Completed Discover First Baptist classes
*Become members of FBCSO after completing Discover First Baptist classes

Make the best decision of your life by clicking here: https://bit.ly/4vbP84E

06/16/2026

☀ Morning Meditation: Don't let culture define your truth. Let Christ define your life. The world promotes “your truth” and “my truth,” but Scripture teaches that Jesus alone is the truth and the standard for our lives.

🙏 Reflection: Are there areas of my life where I am following my own truth instead of God's truth?

📖 Key Scriptures:
Matthew 7:21-23
Ephesians 4:17-21

▶️ Take a deeper dive into this week's sermon "You Can't Handle the Truth" on FBCSO's YouTube channel:

Sunday Worship Service June 14, 2026You Can't Handle the TruthM...

06/16/2026

🐳 Save the date! FBCSO will return to Sight and Sound Theatre on May 1 next year to watch a performance of "Jonah." This is truly a unique experience for the whole family. Stay tuned for details!

06/15/2026

📈 Join us for the Faith, Finances & the Black Experience Watch Party next Monday, June 22

Discover how faith and financial strategies can empower Black families to build generational wealth, overcome challenges, and achieve financial freedom. Join Pastor Lee Jenkins for inspiration, practical steps, and hope. This virtual event is hosted by our partners at Thrivent.

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4fwioxT

06/15/2026

🙏Morning Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for loving us enough to speak truth into our lives. Help us to reject deception and embrace Your Word as the standard for how we live. Draw us into a deeper relationship with Jesus, teaching us to seek Your presence, obey Your voice, and surrender every area of our hearts to You. Transform us by Your truth and help us walk faithfully in a world that desperately needs Your light. In Jesus' name, Amen.

06/15/2026

🚗 FREE VEHICLE INSPECTIONS 🚗

The South Orange Police Department has partnered with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Mobile Inspection Unit to provide FREE vehicle inspections to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

📅 Thursday, June 18
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Waterlands Park
30 West Third Street, South Orange

✅ No appointment necessary — just drive up and get inspected!

To help speed up the process, please have your valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and insurance card ready upon arrival. Most inspections can be completed within minutes.

Thank you to our partners at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission for bringing this convenient service to our community.

Don't miss this opportunity to receive your free vehicle inspection!