First Baptist Church of Syracuse, Jamesville NY

Waiting for you in the sanctuary. Come and give thanks!

Friends, The essence of what it means to be a faithful person has been summarized into two simple statements. We find these words in the pages of the Law of Moses. We find them expounded upon throughout the prophets and history of the Hebrew Bible. And we hear them anew through the lips of Jesus. As we continue in this Eastertide series, we will explore these words through the lens of 1 John. What are these statements, you ask? Love God. Love people. You are invited to join u...s this Sunday at 10 AM as we gather for worship! As it is the first Sunday of the month, we will also be observing Communion. You are reminded to bring your Communion elements if you are joining us in person, or have them nearby if you are joining us virtually. If you do not feel comfortable yet joining us in person, don't worry! We are still streaming our worship services, and you can find us on YouTube by clicking on the link here (P.S.: don't forget to subscribe to the church page while you're there!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEIlc3QygHQGirLbLxofQRg You can also listen to our worship through Zoom. You can access that information in this weekend's protocol. There's a seat and a smile waiting for you at FBC Syracuse!

2014 Memories - Shenanigans during Gathering Team rehearsal.

Friends, Throughout the history of the church, we have witnessed mighty acts done in the name of Jesus. Miracles of every size and subject matter have been recorded as testaments of the One who has risen. As we continue in this Eastertide series, we will once again find ourselves among the disciples in Jerusalem. They have seen the Lord, and now are performing these signs and wonders in his name. But not everyone is on board.... You are invited to join us this Sunday at 10 AM... as we gather for worship! If you do not feel comfortable yet joining us in person, don't worry! We are still streaming our worship services, and you can find us on YouTube by clicking on the link here (P.S.: don't forget to subscribe to the church page while you're there!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEIlc3QygHQGirLbLxofQRg You can also listen to our worship through Zoom. You can access that information in this weekend's protocol. There's a seat and a smile waiting for you at FBC Syracuse!

Welcome back Social Distanced Gathering Team!

Friends, Just a gentle reminder to not forget to "Fall Back" as you change your clocks tonight. Enjoy your extra hour of rest, and we will see you all tomorrow morning at 10 AM for worship!

As we conclude this month of hearing the prayers of our IM servants across the globe, may these last three bring you encouragement and hope: "Lord Jesus, in a world full of confusion, apathy, anger, and violence, may we --your people, your body-- be a healing presence spreading in every place the faith, hope, and love that come through knowing you." - Denise & Juan Aragon, Mexico "Lord, teach us to do justice, to love mercy, and, as we seek to walk humbly with you, lead us to... walk with those who would otherwise walk alone." - Ray Schellinger, Global "Lord, we pray for Baptist churches in Congo as they seek to reach the lost and disciple them." - Jill & Mike Lowery, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Friends, There is much taking place this Sunday at FBC Syracuse. We will celebrate Holy Communion as the body of Christ. We will celebrate All Saints Day, giving thanks to the saints who have gone ahead us in the past calendar year. And as part of the first of two Pledge Sundays, we will present our pledges for the year ahead and remind ourselves of the covenant that binds us together as a beloved community. Join us this Sunday at 10 AM as we gather for a jam-packed worship. ...The doors of the building are open and you are welcome to join us in the sanctuary as you feel comfortable! You are also reminded to bring Communion elements with you to worship, or set aside your bread and drink as you worship with us virtually! For those who opt to watch our worship live, you can find us on YouTube by clicking on the link here (P.S.: don't forget to subscribe to the church page while you're there!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEIlc3QygHQGirLbLxofQRg You can also listen to our worship through Zoom with access information provided in this weekend's protocol. There's a seat and a smile waiting for you at FBC Syracuse!

Hear these prayers and find encouragement from the Stantons, our IM servants in Hungary: "Lord, please give us ears to hear and eyes to see you in the hungry, thirsty, naked, sick, imprisoned, and in the stranger. Give us grace to feel and share your love." - Larry "Holy Spirit, save me from my hair, make-up, and popularity contests. Please help me love people like Jesus, remember what's important, and that God is in control." - Rebecca

Friends, This Sunday, Nov. 1st is All Saints Day. If you have any names of friends and/or loved ones you would like read at service, please email the church by Saturday, Oct. 31 at 5 PM.

As we embark on these last days of October, may these prayers encourage you in the first half of this week: "Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Amid the conflicts around us may we show we are your children by being peacemakers (Matthew 5:9). Begin in our hearts, so we may bring grace to our neighbors and even our enemies." - Daniel Buttry, Global "Loving God, open our eyes to see the world through your eyes. Help us to be bold in faith that we may be your light of hope ...to children in Bolivia. Amen." - Sarah Nash, Bolivia "Father God, fill me with your perfect love and drive out all fear so I may respond to people and situations with the assurance that I can trust you in all things." - Annie Dieselberg, Thailand "Lord, how privileged we are to bear witness to your presence among us in the joyful twinkle of an eye and the hopeful dreams of a new generation." - Kit Ripley, Thailand

Enter into your weekend guided by these prayers from our IM servants across the globe: Lord, give us your eyes, to see "everything clearly" in the wake of COVID-19, and your heart to serve your world, to the glory of Jesus. - Stan Slade, Global Pray for us in our new mission assignment as spiritual caregivers ministering to IM's global servants in Soul Care, Self-Care, and Community Care. Pray for global servants to thrive in their ministry contexts. - David & Joyce Reed, Glo...bal Join us in prayer as we envision our next term of service with IM so that God's will is done on earth as it is in heaven. Amen. - Peter & Sarah McCurdy - Mexico Lord, open the eyes of our hearts and spirits that we may see our neighbors through your eyes and love them as you do. - Carlos Bonilla & Mayra Giovanetti, Colombia

Friends, This Sunday, we continue in our Stewardship Sunday theme by jumping from the words of Jesus to those of the prophet Jeremiah. And as we also recognize Reformation Sunday as part of our worship experience, we will take a look at what we are called to make new as we look towards our future. Join us this Sunday at 10 AM as we gather for worship. The doors of the building are open and you are welcome to join us in the sanctuary as you feel comfortable!... For those who opt to watch our worship live, you can find us on YouTube by clicking on the link here (P.S.: don't forget to subscribe to the church page while you're there!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEIlc3QygHQGirLbLxofQRg You can also listen to our worship through Zoom with access information provided in this weekend's protocol. There's a seat and a smile waiting for you at FBC Syracuse!

Friends, Begin your week with these prayers from some of our global servants based around the world: Gracious Father, teach us to see your image in those who suffer, so that we might be agents of peace and transformation in our broken world. - Eliberto & Molly Juarez, El Salvador... Heavenly Father, thanks to Jesus who bore our shame on the cross and restores our honor. May we give our allegiance to you alone as we teach your people. - Gordon Hwang, Japan God of love and God of grace, we praise you because your ways are righteous, and your path is peaceful. You have the power to bring to pass that which seems impossible to us. In the Middle East we are hemmed in from all sides. But thank you, gracious Father, you can do all things. In Jesus’ Name we pray, Amen! - Dan & Sarah Chetti, Middle East

Friends, This Sunday begins the first of our two stewardship Sunday services under the broader theme of "Home" that is our focus this month. As we prepare to gather for worship and think about our material home, we will return to the Gospels and explore an oft-quoted passage of Scripture about what we should with the money that is "burning in our pockets." Join us this Sunday at 10 AM as we gather for worship. The doors of the building are open and you are welcome to join us ...in the sanctuary as you feel comfortable! For those who opt to watch our worship live, you can find us on YouTube by clicking on the link here => https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEIlc3QygHQGirLbLxofQRg You can also listen to our worship through Zoom with access information provided in this weekend's protocol. There's a seat and a smile waiting for you at FBC Syracuse!

Friends, As we mark the halfway mark of the month of October, hear this prayer from one of our IM servants across our Southern border: Father God, I come to you in the name of our most precious Lord Jesus Christ. Please bless all the Master in Theological Studies students as they go out into their communities to share the gospel and the love of Christ with those who are lost in the darkness of this world. May you be glorified. Amen. - Jae Stockton, Mexico