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Latest · September 17

Händel's Messiah Sing-In & Carols Muncie

Some Christmas events invite you to sit back and listen, but Messiah Sing-In & Carols is a time to join in and be a participant in the music!

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2026

Sep 17
Händel's Messiah Sing-In & Carols Muncie
Some Christmas events invite you to sit back and listen, but Messiah Sing-In & Carols is a time to join in and be a participant in the music!
Cynthia Smith, Event
Mar 3
Upcoming Events at FBC Muncie | Lent & Easter 2026
We are grateful God is at work! Here's a look at what's coming up at First Baptist Church Muncie from now through Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. Mark your calendars and invite a friend!
FBC Muncie, Event
Jan 6
Ecclesiastes - faith when everything is not enough
"What's it all about?" What is life? Does it have a meaning? The book of Ecclesiastes is perhaps the only true book of philosophy in the Bible.
Sunday Jan 11

2025

Dec 8
Blue Christmas? Hope & Mental Health for the Holidays
If Christmas feels heavy this year, you are not alone.
Kendall Ellis, Event
Dec 2
2025 Holiday Schedule
Don't forget to celebrate the season with your FBCM family! Read here for our end of year event lineup!
Kendall Ellis, Event
Nov 25
A Light Wardrobe
Advent is upon us: the great time of anticipation and preparation. Get ready!
Sunday Nov 30, Romans 13:11-14
Nov 11
Multiply Resources
While the disciples wanted to send the crowd away for a "fend for yourself" dinner, a young boy shared all that he had. And, with God at work, that was all which was actually needed.
Sunday Nov 16, Matthew 14:13-21
Oct 28
Multiply Love
This is a sermon preview for November 2, 2025, the first of four sermons in FBCM's "Multiplied" sermon series.
Sunday Nov 2, John 21:1-19
Oct 21
The Missing Piece
"So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him." -excerpt from Acts 12:1-19 Ever tried to assemble a puzzle and then realize a piece is missing? Frustration!
Sunday Oct 26, Acts 12:1-19
Oct 7
The Way, The Truth, & the Life
When we say that Jesus is The Way, The Truth, And the Life (as we should, Jesus says those words about himself!), we often prioritize the Truth and Life. Those are surely important, but we should not neglect the way.
Sunday Oct 12, John 14:1-14
Sep 30
The Resurrection & The Life
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” From John 11:17-43
Sunday Oct 5, John 11:17-43
Sep 16
Job Listing: Worship Arts Pastor (Part-time)
First Baptist Church Muncie is seeking a part-time Worship Arts Pastor to lead our congregation in Christ-centered, intergenerational worship. Details to apply within.
Jonathan Balmer, Church resource

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