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Donna has been the secretary at FBC for some time now! She is the go-to person with questions @ 316-283-3610. Donna and her husband Dean live in Newton and have 5 daughters, 2 sons-in-law and 3 precious grandchildren.

13 Puppets of Praise"Puppetary-Spreading God's word through our performing hands"Puppets of Praise is a ministry of the First Baptist Church of Newton, Kansas. This is a fun way for kids to use their creative energy, building and expressing their faith, encouraging others and creating lasting friendships, through the power of puppets!DeLane and Barb Unruh do a marvelous job of following God's leading with this vital ministry.t

Contact UsE-MAIL chip@fbcnewton.netdonna@fbcnewton.netyouth@fbcnewton.netmusic@fbcnewton.netvideo@fbcnewton.netPHONE 316-283-3610OFFICE HOURSMonday - Friday 8:30 AM - 2:00 PMADDRESS200 W 6th StNewton, KS 67114For directions, please click HERE.

Adorned with HumilityThis year's retreat was amazing! Our guest speaker was Kris Goertzen. God has given Kris a passion to motivate women to live near His heart. Her gift of exhortation delights women both in this country and in Russia. Her love for women is evident as she teaches the truth of God’s Word clearly, passionately, and with the color and enthusiasm only Kris can bring. Her constant desire is to equip women to know God intimately and to live joyous, purposeful lives in the light of Scripture. Kris' favorite ministry is serving beside her husband and Senior Pastor, Dr. Rick Goertzen, at their home church in Hutchinson, Kansas.Read more about Kris at krisgoertzen.comWhenFriday, March 2nd - Saturday, March 3rd7:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m.Where Crosswind Conference Center, Mabry CenterYour Cost$25.00 (includes retreat, meals, & lodging)OR $12.00 (includes retreat & meals, no lodging)What should I bring?Bible, personal items, one item for a silent auction which will benefit this year"s mission - Cory & Becky Buchta and their medical bills. And don't forget to bring an open mind, and a heart ready to be blessed!Stay GOD Centered in a ME Centered World!***Be watching for next years retreat in the spring***

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Transforming Ordinary People into Extraordinary ChristiansWe believe God has called us to have the common goal of transforming. Transforming lives. That should be the heart throb of everything we do. If should be the core of every program, the goal of every class, the motivation of every person and the essence of every activity. Which is why our mission statement is simply, Transforming ordinary people into extraordinary Christians. In everything we do, we should be asking How should I do this to have the maximum effect in a positive way on the lives of other people? Through God’s power we should work with others in order to bring them into a life transforming relationship with Jesus Christ. Trying to grow them and ourselves into Christ likeness.That sets for us a goal we can measure. Life transformation, change for the better. Let’s start asking of every plan, every program, every activity, every function….. How can I improve this so that it brings positive change into people’s lives? Let’s do it all for Jesus, let’s transform people into extraordinary Christians. We believe, in the process, we too will be transformed into His likeness. By the power of Jesus may we be used by Him to transform ordinary people into extraordinary Christians. Let us transform lives!

Pastor Chip BungardOur future looks extremely bright with the addition of Pastor Chip & his family! They'll be arriving to Newton today, with June 3rd being his first sermon as our Pastor. Come show your support!

Small Groups“All the believers were together and had everything in common…every day they continued to meet together…they broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts…” – Acts 2:44, 46 NIVWhy have a small group ministry?Purpose: The purpose of Small Group Ministry is to promote spiritual development and intimacy of community among members and friends of FBC by meeting regularly in small groups. The small groups at First Baptist Church meet on Sunday and Tuesday evenings. Each group is currently studying various books written by authors Max Lucado, Rick Warren and Beth Moore.Please call the church office to get plugged into a group that is perfect for your needs!

FamiliesWe have Sunday School Classes for all ages! Sunday School classes start at 9:30 before morning worship begins.Babies are loved and cared for in our staffed nurseryVeggie Tale Class - ages 2-Kindergarten, taught by Virginia Anderson and Bonnie PierceWarrior Class – 1st grade – 5th grade, taught by Brian and Roberta SteventonStrive – Junior High, lead by Chloe BrackeenThrive – Senior High, lead by Chloe BrackeenCollege & Career – College and Career Class lead by Emily AndersonYoung Married Class – Currently studying “Raising Children Today”, lead by Aaron and Shannon KirtleyHomebuilders – Studying the book of Proverbs, lead by Dean SchulzFaithbuilders - "Journeys" studying the book of Psalms, lead by Ron FlickingerO.U.R. Class – "Journeys" studying the book of Psalms, lead by Steve Vermillion and Larry SchmidtSenior Pillars – Our precious seniors, lead by Carolyn Powers

Under ConstructionOnline Giving (Click HERE to give)First Baptist Church is now offering online giving. Our process is to give by an electronic check or with a debit or credit card. Financial AccountabilityFirst Baptist is extremely committed to good stewardship of all funds entrusted to us. If you ever have any questions about our finances or how we handle your gifts, please call our church office.QuestionsIf you have any questions concerning ways to give, please call Donna, our secretary at 316-283-3610. Online Giving FAQsQ: When would this automatic contribution be deducted from my bank account?A: On the sign up screens, you can specify whether you want your contribution twice per month (5th and 20th), or monthly (5th or 20th). You can set up as many schedules as you would like, so it is possible to give a monthly gift as well as a biweekly one.Q: Which funds can I contribute to?A:You will be asked to choose where you would like your funds distributed.Q: How can I change or stop my online giving amount, distribution, or frequency?Again, call Donna at the church, 316-283-3610, and she’ll be glad to make any changes.Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God that he has given you. Deuteronomy 16:17

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FBC Youth To see our youth check out the photo galleryThe First Baptist Youth is a great community for jr. high and high school aged kids. In our group, students can find significance. Each one can see how they personally connnect to Jesus Christ, and how to relate well with each other. Since this time of life has a large impact on their adult experience, then we desire for these young men and women to understand God"s word, to develop faithfulness in thier lives, and to be involved in committed friendships. These elements will help produce a good foundation for their Christian life. The Youth group meets on Wednesday night from 6:30 p. m. to 8:00 p. m. The church serves dinner at 5:30 p. m., in which all our students are welcome to participate. On Sundays, the youth also have Sunday School at 9:30 a. m. There are many opportunities for your student to be involved. Please contact FBC church officefor more information.

Graduate SundayA special day indeed as we honor our 2012 graduates. High school and college grads - this is your time to shine and we're very proud of you!

May Mother - Daughter Banquet"A Taste of Italy" Be swept away to a quant Italian village with us! Then be entertained with a beautiful quilt show. $5 for adults, $3 for children. Call Donna @ 316-283-3610 for tickets!

30 11 Church History The first official record of the First Baptist Church of Newton was organized on July 19, 1877. A notice appeared in the Kansas (Newton) Republican Newspaper, formerly the Harvey County News: “Baptists Are Requested to Meet in the Presbyterian Church at 3 PM Sunday”. On that date, enough interest was evident to call a meeting for organization, and at that time, 17 citizens became charter members. These early pioneers were the beginning of the First Baptist Church. There were four denominations in the area at the time. The location of the first permanent building was in the second block west of Main Street, on the north side of 5th Street. The cost of the material required for its construction was approximately $250.00 exclusive of freight and labor. The Santa Fe Railway Company made no charge for hauling the freight. Practically all the labor required in erecting the building was donated by members and others.As forecast by Rev. Merrifield, the church grew rapidly and the need for a larger place of worship became evident. Shortly after the Merrifields left for another field of service, it was decided to build a new building. The original building was sold and has been used by a total of eight congregations. It is currently housing the People’s Bible Baptist Church on the southwest corner of 12th Street and Logan. Ground was purchased at the corner of Sixth and Poplar, and, in 1884, construction began on the new church building. While the second building was under construction, the congregation maintained regular services. They first met in the Methodist Church, then located at Broadway and Poplar. Later, they met in a skating rink on the corner of Sixth and Plum Streets. The new building was finished and dedicated that same year. It cost $12,000, exclusive of the bell. The bell placed in the belfry tower of the church was a gift of Mrs. Clara Auld. The clear bell tone called members to worship, according to tradition. It now sits unused on the roof of the education wing. The sermon of dedication was delivered by Rev. Connally, a representative of the State Convention. The church’s membership and influence continued to grow. In July 1923 the church elected a building committee to begin a plan for a new church building. It was decided that when the amount in the building fund totaled $15,000.00, the old building should be demolished and construction of the new building would be started. Wrecking of the old building began in April 1925. The cornerstone of the new building was laid on August 19, 1925. The last Sunday in March 1925 was the last time they met in the old buliding. The first service in the new building was held the first Sunday in April, 1926. The new building was complete and ready dedication on June 19, 1927.

We are excited to introduce Chip Bungard! Chip and his wife Shannon will be coming to us from Budd Lake, New Jersey. They have 5 children, ages 2-11 and have a passion for serving our Lord. We are indeed blessed and are extremely excited to see what God's plans are for First Baptist, Newton! Chip's first Sunday will be June 3rd!

Kingdom All-Stars Kindom All-Stars is a Christ-centered, bible based midweek club program that supports our passion for sharing Christ with kids! Pre-school to middle school – there is something for every age. Join us Wednesday nights! The meal starts at 5:30 and is served until 6:30. All-Stars start at 6:30, ending at 8:00. We would love to have your kids be a part of the fun!

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Transforming Ordinary People into Extraordinary ChristiansGreetings,I'm thrilled you have stopped by our web site. Our doors are wide open to people of all backgrounds as we strive to be the kind of church described in the Bible - - with real life teaching, heart-felt worship, strong friendships, constant prayer, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and compassionate to those in need - - all for the purpose of uniting lost sheep of all ages and stages with the Great Shepherd, Jesus Christ.Our two Nurseries are a safe place for children from birth through preschool. Our Children’s Ministry is a fun place for kids, and our Youth Ministry is great place for teens to connect with each other and grow with a real life foundation and a message of hope.If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others and don't already have a church home, First Baptist may be the church for you. I look forward to meeting you personally sometime. Please join us for worship one Sunday soon.Rev. Terry Tareila

Facebook YouTube Flickr Twitter Welcome to First Baptist ChurchTransforming Ordinary People into Extraordinary ChristiansLocated at 200 W. 6th St. on the corner of 6th & Poplar, Newton, Kansas, 67114