The Call of Rev. Gary McClenthen as Pastor of First Baptist Church on May 18, 2025. In a unanimous vote by members during the 220th Annual Meeting of First Baptist Church, he becomes the 31st Pastor of First Baptist Church. Rev. Gary McClenthen became Pastor in acting capacity since November 20, 2022, and during this tenure, he opened up the Tuesday Bible Study Group at 11:00 a.m. and Young Men’s Meeting on Tuesday nights. He officiated the wedding of Danny and Rachel Yu, the funerals of Virginia Williams and Irene Hofmann who were both leaders of the church council and the women’s group. He conducted the baptism of regular worshipers, namely, Juliana, Xiang, and Amid. Last but not least he assumed leadership and gives the sermon during worship services every Sunday.
On May 18, 2025, during the 220th Annual Meeting in a unanimous vote by the congregation, Rev. Gary McClenthen is called to be Pastor of First Baptist Church, Malden, MA.
Easter Greetings,
With the increase in daylight and warmer temperatures we anticipate the coming change of the season. Through Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and Easter Sunday, we anticipate the reminder of Christ’s all-encompassing love and work on our behalf. Easter reminds us once again that Jesus has come to inaugurate a new creation. He gave His life to repair our world, creating something new and life-giving. Please read the Easter 2025 letter from the church moderator here
Easter Flowers are now ready for order. All orders are due April 13. Please see details in Order Form here.
Looking Ahead:
- April 5 – church clean-up day
- April 13 – Palm Sunday Community choir presentation of “Olivet to Calvary” at 3:00 p.m.
- April 17 – Maundy Thursday Worship at 7:00 p.m.
- April 18 – Community Good Friday Worship at the Freedom Hill Community Church, Malden at 7:00 p.m.
- April 20 – Resurrection Sunday Outdoor Sunrise Service at 7:00 a.m. followed by our Celebration of Resurrection Life! at 11:00 a.m.
- April 27 – MBC and FBC host the Judson Association Spring meeting! (There will be plenty of tasks to do that afternoon. We’ll have one for you if you can help!)
Daylight Saving Time Begins at 2:00 a.m. Sunday, March 9. Please set your clock one hour ahead or check your smart phone for corrected time.
Souper Bowl of Caring is our church’s mission to fight hunger and poverty in the community done around the time of Super Bowl football game. You are encouraged to give generously as we take up collection using a soup pot today February 23. Recipient will be Bread of Life. To learn more please click here
There’s a storm what now? The church building is not open on Sunday February 16 due to snow accumulation, followed by rain and a potential freeze after that could put people at risk trying to drive in However, Pastor Gary decided and made possible church worship and fellowship online via Zoom.
Time: 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87339251307?pwd=pFN6j9xUlXLqytF21eQxqaxPl9HM3P.1
Meeting ID: 873 3925 1307
Passcode: 560624
Hoping you will join!!
Even though the city of Malden has not called a snow emergency, based on the amount of snow predicted overnight and the timing of the storm, a decision has been made to not open the church building for worship on Sunday, February 9. For those who would like to gather virtually for worship and fellowship, there is ZOOM login information below in order to do so. Note: This is not the same login info as that which we use on Monday nights for prayer.
Topic: February 9 Morning Worship
Time: Feb 9, 2025, 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81558234063?pwd=iwKio5R8siOp8JLpDGPZL0siJx1sGD.1Meeting ID: 815 5823 4063
Passcode: 637708
• Important! IT’S GONNA SNOW SUNDAY! February 9, 2025. I don’t think there will be enough snow, though, to warrant canceling worship, but we never really know until it arrives. So, it seemed good to let you all know of how we will handle weather-related service or church event cancellations for the remainder of this season and how you can find out all you need to know about them. IT’S SNOWING! WHAT NOW? Must read Pastor Gary’s letter >
• On February 8, “Packing Party” at 1 pm on Saturday to benefit those who use the Malden Warming Center. Questions? Contact Matt Houk
• We are excited to present a draft of the new “Bylaws of Malden Community Church” that we
have been working on. The bylaws document will be the legal document.
Please take some time to prayerfully read the bylaws document attached. You’ll have an
opportunity to ask questions and participate in a discussion at an upcoming Town Hall Meeting
on Sunday, February 2, immediately following the Worship Service, from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Lunch will be served. Read more >
• Let’s Pray together virtually EVERY MONDAY at 6:30 p.m. Here’s how to join ZOOM: Use URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85173513370?pwd=Sm8yMXoreGtxZlp5TTU1MUUvbTBiZz09 (Tip: Copy and Paste in URL bar on top of screen. When a pop-up message appears, click open and wait for the host to start the meeting.)
If asked for ID and Passcode, use data below:
Meeting ID: 851 7351 3370
Passcode: 386430gmcc
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