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Church Members
- The Philippines
- Ray Stephenson
- Ray Mitchell
- Glenda Dixon
- Sarah Fulcher - Carteret Landing/Memory Care
- Roger Latham - Embassy - No visitors, please.
- Jenna Mercer
- Joy Coombs
- Judy Monroe
- Pattie Jean Eaton
Family & Friends
- Western NC
- Rosemary Kuple (friend of Ann Hill) - hip surgery
- Howard Basnight (friend of R. Parker)- ALS
- Larry Styron (friend of Debra Anderson)
Faith & Fun Fall Festival
Join us September 26th from 3-6pm in the Family Life Center.
Faith & Fun Fall Festival Volunteers
Thank you to everyone who is volunteering for our Faith & Fun Fall Festival! If you have an FBC T-shirt, please wear it while serving.
Volunteers scheduled for the 3:00 PM shift should arrive at the church by 2:30 PM on Saturday. We will begin setting up at 2:00 PM on Friday, and anyone who is available is welcome to come help with setup!
Thank you for helping make this a fun and welcoming event for our community!
Upward Basketball
Registration is officially open!
Registration Dates: September 1 - October 10
NO LATE REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED!
Sign up today!
Want to help make Upward Basketball happen? We are also looking for coaches and referees!
Important Dates
Evaluations: October 26, 27, 29, & 30
Makeup Evaluations: November 2
Practice: December 14, 15, 17, 18, 28, 29, 31
January 1, 4, 5, 7, 8
Games: January 9, 16, 23, 30
February 6, 13, 20, 27
End of Season Celebration: February 28
Wednesday Night Meal
5:30PM in the FLC
Menu
Smothered pork chop with apple dressing, buttered broccoli, and congealed salad.
*All meals are served with a drink, bread, and dessert.
Upcoming Events
NC Port & Lunch
Thursday, October 1 at 10:00am
Luncheon with Charlie & Debi Jones
Thursday, October 8 at 11:30am
Myrtle Beach Christmas Trip
Monday, November 9 - Tuesday, November 10
Mike's Farm Christmas Lights & Dinner
Monday, November 30
Printed newsletters are available in the literature stand in the church reception area!
Music Ministry
Join Us This Fall!
The FBC Music Ministry is preparing for a wonderful season of worship and Christmas music.
Worship Team & Choir: Tuesdays at 5:50 & 7:00 PM
Youth Handbells: Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Adult Handbells: Wednesdays at 7:30 PM, beginning September 30
Instrumentalists: Sundays at 3:30 PM, beginning October 11
Interested in joining the Christmas Singers, Handbells, or Instrumentalists? Contact Pastor Charlie for more information.
Save the Date!
🎄 Festival of Carols & Trees — December 11–12
🎶 Sanctuary Choir Christmas Worship — Sunday, December 13, during both morning services
Festival of Carols & Trees | December 11–12
Church groups, ministries, and community organizations are invited to participate in Festival of Carols & Trees, a special celebration of Christmas featuring decorated trees, community voting, and a concert by the FBC Choir & Orchestra. Visit the FBC MHC Music Ministry webpage for full details, click the button below for the event guidelines and registration form, or grab a printed packet from the Literature Stand if you would like to participate.
🎁 Operation Christmas Child
Help us fill Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes! For the remainder of September, we are collecting washcloths and toothbrushes to include in this year’s shoeboxes.
🗓️ Save the Date!
Join us for our Pack & Eat Intergenerational Event on Saturday, November 14. More details to come!
Thank you for helping us share the love of Jesus with children around the world!
Operation Christmas Child
- September Items: wash cloths, toothbrushes
- October Items: Misc. items to fill shoeboxes
- November 14: Pack & Eat
Appalachian Christmas Outreach
Backpack Ministry
Backpacks are ready for pickup in the Gathering Place! Backpacks are $5 each, and supply lists are available to help you get started shopping.
Backpack sales end Sunday, October 25. Filled backpacks are due back on Sunday, November 1 for our Backpack Dedication, which will take place during both worship services.
Thank you for helping us share God’s love with children in Appalachia!
Questions? Contact Mike McEarl at (919) 805-0101.
Important Dates
- Backpack shopping - Starts now!
- Backpack sales end on Sunday, October 25.
- Backpacks are due back for the Backpack Dedication on Sunday, November 1
Join us this fall for a meaningful time of study and fellowship as we dive into Keep It Shut by Karen Ehman, led by Maria Davis.
📅 September 10 - December 3
🕥 Thursdays | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 First Baptist Church Conference Room
Be sure to order your book ahead of time: Keep It Shut on Amazon
*Available on KindleUnlimited for free.
Come grow in faith, build friendships, and be encouraged each week.
A Night with Jennifer Rothschild & Kelly Minter
Join the FBC Women's Ministry for an inspiring evening with Jennifer Rothschild & Kelly Minter at Princeton Church in Princeton, NC, on Saturday, October 17, 2026!
Schedule: 3:00PM - Bus departs FBC parking lot, 5:00PM - Dinner at McCall's BBQ in Goldsboro, 7:30-9:30PM - Event, 11:30PM - Return to FBC parking lot
Cost: $40 - Includes event ticket & bus seat. Registration Deadline: September 29, 2026 at noon.
Follow the link to purchase your ticket and reserve your bus seat. Space is limited!
Baptist Brotherhood Current Events
Tuesday Morning Fellowship
Every Tuesday, 6:30am at Cox's
Saturday Morning Fellowship
October 3rd
Seafood Festival Parking Youth Fundraiser
October 2-4
Fort Caswell Men's Retreat
October 16-18
To learn more about the Brotherhood or to join a men's prayer group,
TEXT Mike Holden at (828) 430-0615.
Fall Bible Studies
Wednesdays at 6:30pm
Soul Care - Led by Pastor Nate and Davy Crockett in room E-210 (Seekers).
First Things First - Led by Pastor Frank Jarman in the Conference Room.
The Book of James - Led by Doug Simpson and Bo Kot in the Parlor.
Knowing God Deeply (Women)
Led by Danielle Leach in room E-212 (Faith & Fellowship).
September: The Promises of Prayer | October: The Power of Prayer | November: The Practice of Prayer
Each book is a standalone study, so you can join at any time!
Current Events
Picnics in the Park
Families are invited to pack a picnic basket and join in fellowship and fun after church .
Freedom Park Beaufort
Sunday, October 11 at 4:30pm
Wednesday Nite Kids
Dinner 5:30pm - Classes 6-7:30pm
PreK - 5th Grade
Drop off & Pick up: Kids Worship Room
Dates to Remember
Parking Fundraiser: October 2nd-4th
Pat Barrett Concert: October 11
BeDoTell Fall Retreat Caswell: November 13-15
Support Our Youth with Sunset Slush!
Purchase a custom FBC MHC Sunset Slush koozie for just $5 and receive your first fill-up FREE at the Sunset Slush Newport location!
Sunset Slush Newport
176 East Chatham Street
Newport, NC 28570
All $5 koozie donations go directly to the FBC MHC Youth Fund.
We’re excited to introduce the newest faces of our church family! Check out our New Members page on our website, where we share photos, names, and join dates of those who have recently joined. It’s a great way to get to know them and extend a warm welcome.
See who’s joined and celebrate our growing community!
Honor or remember a loved one, celebrate a special occasion, or simply help beautify our worship services by sponsoring the sanctuary flowers.
Use the buttons below to reserve your preferred Sunday. Once you submit the online form, your request will be automatically forwarded to Designs by Melissa, our florist.
If you have any questions about your flower arrangement, pricing, or payment, please contact Melissa at Designs by Melissa directly at 252-726-4100.
2026 Fall Semester
Private lessons are Tuesday, September 8 through Monday, December 14.
Music & Me Group Classes
Infant Classes - Mondays, September 14 - December 14
Toddler Classes - Tuesdays, September 15 - December 15
RightNow Media – Free for Our Church Family!
Looking for Bible studies, discipleship resources, or faith-filled content for every age? First Baptist Church Morehead City provides free access to RightNow Media, an online library with thousands of Bible studies, devotionals, videos, and children's programs you can enjoy anytime, anywhere.
If you don't already have an account, simply click the Request an Invite button below. We'll send you an invitation so you can begin using RightNow Media at no cost through our church.
