• Join us in worship on Christmas Day in the Church Parlor at 11:00 a.m. Light refreshment and fellowship follows in the church kitchen. Nursery care is provided for infants and toddlers during the worship service. Church building is handicap accessible.
• Christmas Eve Service of Carols and Candles in the Sanctuary on Saturday, December 24 at 7:00 p.m
• The 73rd Festival of Carols held on Sunday, December 11 at 5:00 p.m. again presented the joyous message of Jesus’ coming and birth with great celebration. Special thanks to Mr. Richard Freeman-Choir Director, Ms. Rosalind Mohnsen- Organist, Rev. Martha Dominy and members of FBC, Malden Diaconate, and the Sanctuary choir of FBC, Malden for preparing and serving refreshments. Fourteen (14) choirs of various churches including the Alumni Members of Malden High School Choral Art Society sang Christmas Carols with G. F. Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” concluding the program.
• First Sunday of Advent on November 27, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Guest Preacher is Rev. Isaac Seelam.
• Christmas Decorating of the Church and Work Day on December 3, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
• A Service of Believer’s Baptism will be held during the worship service on December 4. Anyone interested in baptism and/or church membership is asked to contact Rev. Martha Dominy..
• Women’s Christmas Tea on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.
• Festival of Carols on December 11, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.
• Church Family Members. This coming Sunday, November 20, is Thanksgiving Sunday. During the worship service we will dedicate our Thanksgiving Offering, 2017 Financial Pledges and Ingathering Donations. For the Ingathering, everyone is invited to bring food items for a typical Thanksgiving dinner. These will be used by Housing Familes Inc to provide dinner supplies for their clients.
• Daylight Saving Time ends next weekend. Please set your clocks Back one hour on Saturday evening, November 5, 2016.
• We are in the midst of receiving gifts to the World Mission Offering to support the ongoing work of our American Baptist missionaries and mission partners in over 70 countries around the globe. To date, we have received $266 toward our goal of $800. Special offering envelopes are available in the pews, or gifts may be mailed directly to the church office.
In addition, we are receiving extra gifts to the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering to support relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Matthew. The email that accompanies this is from our denomination and provides a way to donate directly online to OGHS.
If you would prefer to channel your gifts to either of these offerings through our church, you may do so by making the check payable to “First Baptist Church, Malden” noting if it is for “WMO” or “OGHS-Matthew”.
Whether you are able to financially support either of these offerings, please pray for our international servants and those who are responding to the devastation left in Matthew’s wake.
• Our 2016 World Mission Offering (WMO) will be received through October, culminating in a dedication on October 30th. Please give generously and expectantly to the WMO as together we help people everywhere come to Christ, grow in their relationship with God and change their worlds through the power of the Holy Spirit. Read letter of Marilyn Glover, FBC Board of Christian Mission Chair here >
• A combined worship service with Casa de Fe (Hispanic) and Global Ark Baptist (Korean) will be held in our Sanctuary on Sunday, November 13 at 11:00 a.m. An international lunch will follow in Judson Chapel.
• A Service of Believer’s Baptism will be held during the worship service on December 4. Anyone interested in baptism and/or church membership is asked to contact Rev. Martha Dominy..
• Refugee Immigration Ministry invites you to the 30th Anniversary International Dinner on Sunday, November 6, 2016. Hors d’oeuvres (appetizer) at 5:30 p.m., Dinner (An International buffet) at 6:30 p.m. A Silent Auction and Awards Ceremony will follow. Venue: First Congregational Church, 121 West Foster Street, Melrose, MA. Tickets: $40 ($35 if purchased before October 15). Tickets are available through our church office or from Rev. Martha Dominy.
• Judson Association Fall Meeting will be held on Sunday, October 30 at the First Baptist Church of Rockport. Dinner will be at 5:00 p.m. The program will be after the meal and the Rev. Sandra Dorsainvil, Associate Executive Minister for Mission & Stewardship for the American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts, will be the guest speaker.
• You are invited to enjoy a pot luck dinner that begins at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12 during the Women’s Ministries’ Fall Celebration at Melrose First Baptist Church located at 561 Main Street (please use the Upham Street Entrance).
The Rev. Mary Day Miller, Executive Minister for TABCOM will be the guest speaker. All are invited, men and women. Kindly RSVP to Beverly Schluntz at 781-665-4067 or Pat Fish at 617-827-9222.
• The Refugee Immigration Ministry is again selling bulbs to support the continued effort to welcome those in need into our community. To order bulbs, please use the forms in Judson Chapel. Bulb will be available to pick up on Sunday, October 16th.
• Refugee Immigration Ministry invites you to the 30th Anniversary International Dinner on Sunday, November 6, 2016. Hors d’oeuvres (appetizer) at 5:30 p.m., Dinner (An International buffet) at 6:30 p.m. Venue: First Congregational Church, 121 West Foster Street, Melrose, MA. Tickets: $40 ($35 if purchased before October 15). Please mail check to RIM at 6 Pleasant St., Suite 612, Malden, MA. 02148
• Special Coffee Hour with All Hands In Ministry on Sunday, September 25 at 12:00 noon. Coffee and goodies samples will be provided during the coffee hour after the worship service.
• Glen Ridge Worship Service on Tuesday, September 20 at 2:00 p.m.
• Sunday School Registration on Sunday, September 11 at 10:40 a.m.
• Tuesday Bible Study resumes on September 6 at 11:30 a.m. in the church kitchen.
• Fall Worship Resumes on September 11, 2016 in the Church Sanctuary. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal at 9:45 a.m. and Sunday School Registration at 10:40 a.m.
• A special congregational business meeting will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2016 immediately after the worship service in the Sanctuary. The purpose of this meeting is to vote on a request from the Property Trustees to transfer funds from the church’s investments to pay for important exterior work on the church building.
• AB Women of Massachusetts Fall Conference Mission and Service on Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The First Baptist Church of Sharon hosts the conference located in 2 South Main Street , Sharon, MA. The conference will focus on White Cross with guest speakers Chris Marziale of the International Ministries and Rev. Dr. Mar Imsong of the Massachusetts Baptist Multicultural Ministries. Activities will be rolling bandages, making no-sew scarves, learning about White Cross and more. Bring your AB girls and fellowship with our State sisters.
• Adoniram Judson Women’s Summer Celebration and Annual Meeting on Wednesday, July 27 at 6:00 p.m. in First Baptist Church of Malden. Please bring a salad to share. The program will be after the pot luck salad supper. Program leader is Marilyn Raatz, endorsed American Baptist International Ministries Missionary to Africa. She will speak about her assignment and past experiences in Africa.
• Summer Pot-Luck Lunch on Sunday, July 31 at 12:00 noon. Bring your favorite sandwiches, salads or desserts to share, and join us for a summer social gathering in Judson Chapel or on the front porch (weather permitting).
• Summer worship will be held in the church parlor starting July 3 to September 4 at 11:00 a.m.
• Backpack Drive. Housing Families is again receiving donations of school supplies for children and youth in its program. Our Diaconate will be donating several backpacks and members of the church family are invited to contribute new school supplies. A complete list of suggested items will be available next week. The deadline for donations is July 31, 2016.
• Five FBC, Malden scholars are presented by Ms. Dottye Foxon, chair of the Scholarship Committee on June 5, 2016 during the worship service. They are Sophie Damas, Jacqueline Smith, Ndindam Ndiwane, Ngobitak Ndiwane, and Ngosu Ndiwane.
• Congratulations to Jacqueline Smith who graduated Valedictorian in a class of 400 seniors in Malden High School on June 6, 2016 in MacDonald Stadium. Her valedictory address revolves around her Christian values, saying “We would cease to exist if we did not serve a purpose.” “It’s not just about being able to write a check. It’s about being able to touch somebody’s life.”
• The Church Council has selected Peggy Blum as this year’s Layperson of the Year. She will be honored during the worship service and catered lunch on Sunday, June 5. Tickets ($8/adult, $4/child under 10) will be available during Coffee Hour on May 22 and 29 or through the church office next week. The deadline to purchase tickets is May 29. Please plan to join us as we honor Peggy for the many ways she serves the Lord through our congregation.
• New Church Members. On Sunday, May 11, 2016 we extended the Right Hand of Fellowship to the following people as they became official members of our church. They are: Dorothy Berry, a native of Jamaica – West Indies and David Hart, born in Cambridge and grew up in Melrose, MA.
• Glen Ridge worship service on Tuesday, May 17 at 2:00 p.m.
• Feeding Ministry on Friday, May 20 at 3:00 p.m. in church social hall. Volunteers are welcome to help out.
• This coming Sunday, May 15, is Pentecost – the day in the Christian calendar when we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit to the early disciples, and to us. It is the day we observe as the birthday of the Christian Church. The liturgical color for the day is red. You are invited to join in the celebration by wearing something red.
• Church Women United of Malden, Medford, and Melrose will sponsor May Friendship Day on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 12:00 noon in First Baptist church of Melrose located at 561 Main Street. Pot-luck Salad Lunch and Program. All women are invited to attend.
• The American Baptist Women’s Ministries of our church is once again sponsoring Blanket Sunday on Mother’s Day on May 8, 2016. If you would like to give a blanket in memory or in honor of a loved one please fill out the form provided in the church Sunday bulletin. Each $5.00 gift enables someone in need to receive a blanket of warmth. Please make your check payable to First Baptist Church of Malden. All checks must be received by Sunday, May 1st.
• Massachusetts Baptist Multicultural Ministries Banquet (Ticket required) on May 20, 2016. Please contact church office or Marilyn Glover for details.
• Habitat for Humanity Lunch Preparation on April 30, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Volunteers needed for lunch preparation, clean-up, and delivery of lunch to site. Please contact church office or Marilyn Glover for details.
• Judson Association Annual Meeting on April 24, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. in Wakefield Baptist.
• Refugee Immigration Ministry Annual International Concert on April 20, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Paul’s Church, Malden.
First Baptist ABWM has decided to support Tom and Terry Myers, missionaries serving in Bulgaria urging members the opportunity to help. Read Ms. Marilyn Glover’s letter here.
• On Tuesday, April 19, we will conclude the study based on Adam Hamilton’s Making Sense of the Bible (chapters 31 & 32). On May 3, we will begin a new study entitled “The Seven Deadly Sins (And Their Corresponding Virtues).” Learn more >
• Maundy Thursday Service, March 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the church Parlor.
• Good Friday services in St. Paul’s Parish, 26 Washington St., Malden at 12:00 noon and Freedom Hill Community Church, 77 Kennedy Dr., Malden at 7:00 p.m.
• Easter Worship on Sunday, March 27 at 11:00 a.m. in the church Sanctuary. No Sunday school classes. Activity packets will be available for children to use at their seat. Nursery care is provided for infants and toddlers.
• The 31st Annual Ecumenical Palm Sunday Concert is Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. in Immaculate Conception Church of Malden. Area church choirs and soloists with organ will perform “Olivet To Clavary” by Maunder. Everyone is invited to attend. For further information please call 781-324-4941.
• Glen Ridge Worship on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.
• Daylight Saving Time begins next weekend, March 13, 2016. Please set clocks one hour ahead on Saturday evening.
• Work Day at church on Saturday, March 19 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.
• Feeding ministry on Friday, March 18. Preparation starts at 3:30 p.m.
Glen Ridge Service on Tuesday, February 16 at 2:00 p.m.
Church Annual Business Meeting and election of officers was held successfully today, Sunday, February 7 at 1:00 p.m.. Soup lunch was served at 12:15 p.m. Special thanks to Sharon and the Jacobson family who served the delicious meal.
Ash Wednesday Worship and Lunch on February 10 @ 12:00 noon.
Church Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 7 after the Worship Service. Venue in Church Social Hall downstairs.
Souper Bowl of Caring Offering will be received on Sunday, February 7, 2016 after the worship service.
International Food Fair on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in First Church, Swampscott, Congregational
located in 40 Monument Ave., Swampscott 01 907 (Near the Town Hall).
Feeding ministry on Friday, February 19. Preparation starts at 3:30 p.m.