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2025

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. Sep 16

   

   Job Listing: Pianist / Organist (Part-Time)

   First Baptist Church Muncie is seeking a part-time Pianist/ Organist* to accompany our Worship Arts Pastor in Christ-centered, intergenerational worship. Details to apply within.

   Jonathan Balmer, Church resource

5. Aug 26

   

   Exalt (Witness Goal 2025-2026)

   What is the "work" of the church? Why do we do "acts of mercy"?

   Sunday Aug 31

6. Aug 19

   

   Make Known (Witness Goal 2025-2026)

   Witness makes Jesus known in Christ-sharing relationships. These men who carry a man who is paralyzed are determined that this man on a mat would see Jesus.

   Sunday Aug 24, Luke 5:17-26

7. Aug 12

   

   Proclaim (The Way [Discipleship] Goal 2025-2026)

   The Way proclaims how we become like Christ. In the time of the New Testament, it was common for disciples to find a teacher they liked and respected.

   Sunday Aug 17

8. Aug 5

   

   Praise (Worship Goal 2025-2026)

   Here in Isaiah, we see that as God brings more people to himself, he also brings those people to join the church.

   Sunday Aug 10

9. Jul 29

   

   Get Loud - Our Watchword 2025-2026

   What's in a Watchword?

   Sunday Aug 3, Mark 10:45

10. Jul 15

    

    Guidance Through Gifts

    During Messy Camp this week, Pastor Jonathan, Brady, and I have been acting out an opening skit that helps bring the big idea each day to life.

    Sunday Jul 20, Ezra 8:21-31

11. Jul 9

    

    God Sees Us Through

    Have you ever seen someone fully devoted to something?

    Sunday Jul 13, Ezra 6:19-7:10

12. Jul 5

    

    Messy Camp 2025

    Join us for a week of ALL the MESSY foods, games, stories, and crafts that your kids love! Messy Camp is designed to give kids a week of safe sensory play that the parents don't have to clean up.

    Jonathan Balmer, Event