Back to Church Month
2024-09-01 08:00 - 2024-09-29 17:00 UTC | First Baptist Church, 530 W State St, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
September is Back to Church Month here at First Baptist. Get Back into God’s Church to Grow into God’s Best! Each Sunday, we’ll focus on one of our four core values: Word Rooted, Christ Centered Community, Sacrificial Service and Missional Movement. Following each Sunday service, we’ll enjoy a time of fellowship with an emphasis on one of the core values.

Awana - Registration & Parent Meeting
2024-09-04 18:30 - 19:30 | First Baptist Church, 530 W State St, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
This is an important meeting for all parents of Awana kids. The Awana program will be explained and guidelines will be discussed. You can register your kids at this meeting, or now by clicking on the REGISTER button. Cost is $40 per child, with a cap of $95 per family (3 or more kids).

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Deep Dive Weekend: The Whole Story
2024-09-06 18:30 - 2024-09-07 15:30 | First Baptist Church, 530 W State St, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
Deep Dive Weekend: “The Whole Story” Understanding the Big Picture Storyline of the Bible and How the Old and New Connect, in Order to Become a Better Bible Reader.
Begins Friday, September 6th (7:00-9:00pm) and continues on September 7th (9:00am-3:30pm).
$15 – Early Bird Individual Pricing now through August 26
$30 – Early Bird Family Pricing (3 or more household members) now through August 26
$20 – Regular Individual Pricing begins August 27
$35 – Regular Family Pricing (3 or more household members)
Please pay online, however, cash and checks are accepted the day of the training
REGISTRATION DEADLINE WEDNESDAY, September 3
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Intercultural Cafe
2024-09-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Immanuel Lutheran Church, 511 Russell Rd A, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
FBC is hosting this weekly event with International Students on Friday, September 13. Volunteers are needed to bring food, set up, serve and clean up. Sign up in the lobby after church services.

Men's Getaway
2024-09-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Walcamp Outdoor Ministries and Retreat Center, 32653 E Five Points Rd, Kingston, IL, 60145
A full day for all men of FBC at Walcamp in Kingston, IL. Cost $40 (includes t-shirt, lunch, etc.) Please register on the Church Center app.
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Payment may be made on the day of the event by cash or check.

Soup & A Story
2024-09-20 18:00 - 20:00 | IL
SOUP & A STORY – Friday September 20 – 6:00-8:00pm You can sign up to host women for a meal or simply attend.
Your hostess will provide soup as you gather around the table with other women from FBC to share stories and fellowship. Here are three story-starter questions we’re asking people to consider:

When has a step of faith resulted in something amazing happening?
What is the most heartwarming act of kindness you have seen or been a part of recently? How did it impact the person receiving it?
What is something funny that happened to you at church or a church event that brings a smile or laughter to you even now?

We want to get to know one another better and share our lives as we grow in our walk with Jesus. There is no pressure or expectation that you have to share anything. You can enjoy others’ stories. We just want to honor Him in all we say and do and be thankful His presence will be with us.

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Trunk or Treat
2024-10-26 15:00 - 17:00 | First Baptist Church, 530 W State St, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
Trunk or Treat is an annual event where FBC provides a trick or treating opportunity for neighborhood children, as well as a place where the gospel can be shared. FBC is looking for trunks for our Trunk or Treat outreach to the community! Please let us know if you can provide a trunk (or two!) for this fun event. You can decorate your trunk, if you want, and get bragging rights if you win the Best Decorated Trunk award! If you choose not to decorate, that’s okay, too — just join us to pass out candy and have fun. Feel free to bring your own candy, though the church will also provide candy for you to pass out. Vehicles should arrive by 2:30 on the day of the event so we’re set up and ready to go! Thank you! If you can provide a trunk for this event, please let us know.
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We Care November - Christmas Care Fest
2024-11-03 08:00 - 2024-12-14 17:00 | First Baptist Church, 530 W State St, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
This is an opportunity to help families being cared for by the We Care Pregnancy Clinic. The Change for Life Campaign provides funds to the clinic to provide services to the families. The Christmas Care Fest allows you to purchase Christmas gifts for deserving families at We Care. Simply select a name from the tree in the lobby and purchase gifts for your selected family. The gifts will be given to the families during a luncheon hosted by FBC for We Care Pregnancy Clinic.

Ladies Christmas Breakfast
2024-12-07 09:30 - 11:30 | First Baptist Church, 530 W State St, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
The FBC Women’s Ministry Team invites all women to join us for our Ladies Christmas Breakfast on Saturday, December 7 from 9:30am-11:30am at FBC! Bring your daughter(s) and invite a friend, sister, mother, grandmother, neighbor or two as we enjoy food, fellowship, and the joy of the Christmas season together!
If your last name begins with A-K, please bring a savory dish to pass. If your last name begins with L-Z, please bring a sweet dish to pass.
This event is FREE! For planning purposes, please let us know if you are attending and if you are bringing a guest.
There are also some ways you help with decorating the tables and event space. Please fill out that portion of the form if you would like to be involved.
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Contact Andrea Laben with any questions at 630-664-2315 or andrealaben@gmail.com

Kids Christmas Worship
2024-12-08 09:30 - 12:00 | First Baptist Church, 530 W State St, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
Enjoy a free pancake breakfast, served by the youth … 9:30am-10:30am Any love offerings will be accepted to help fund Youth winter retreats. Stay and worship at 10:30am where the kids will sing about the birth of Jesus.

Men's Game Night
2024-12-19 16:00 - 23:30 | First Baptist Church, 530 W State St, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
This game night is for men 18 and older to gather, fellowship, and play a wide variety of card and board games. Some games will be more strategic, while others will be more party-oriented. At times, everyone may play one game together, while at other times, we may break into smaller groups. Men are welcome to come for a portion or the entirety of the evening. Each person should bring a snack and/or drink to share. Direct questions to Levi Marti or to Keith Miller.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
2024-12-24 19:00 - 20:00 | First Baptist Church, 530 W State St, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
Join us for a candlelight service on Christmas Eve with neighbors, friends and family! We’ll sing carols, hear testimonies and worship God. Encourage your neighbors, family, and friends to attend!

5th Sunday Hymn Sing
2024-12-29 09:00 - 10:00 | First Baptist Church, 530 W State St, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
Join us in the gym to sing hymns and carols. All are welcome!

Chili Cook Off
2025-01-19 12:00 - 14:00 | First Baptist Church, 530 W State St, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
The Annual Chili Cook-Off is held each year to raise awareness of our church’s work on the mission field! Everyone is invited to this FREE event. Love offerings go to support our short-term missions programs. For planning purposes please sign up!

Please indicate if you plan to enter a chili or soup AND/OR If you (and your family, friends, etc.) are planning to attend the Cook-Off, but not entering the competition, please let us know the number of people in your group,
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Intercultural Cafe
2025-01-31 17:30 - 20:30 | Immanuel Lutheran Church, 511 Russell Rd A, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
FBC has the privilege of serving at the Network of Nations Intercultural Café on Friday, January 31, 2025. This is an opportunity to reach out to the International students at NIU, and to reach the nations that are here in our backyard. The café is held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in DeKalb. English Conversation groups begin at 5:45pm. Feel free to bring your kids as the students enjoy talking to both adults and children.
Here is what we need: Casseroles or Soup, Vegetarian Main Dishes, Fresh Fruit and Dessert. We are also need volunteers to serve the food, socialize with the students, and help with set up and tear down. The food needs to be dropped of at Immanuel Lutheran Church by 5:45pm on Friday, January 31.
If you would like to supply food but can’t drop it off at Immanuel Lutheran Church, please let us know, and we will work out a way to get the food there for you. Please contact Sylvia Bray at 815-751-2222 or Lisa Johnson at 815-757-9046 if you need more information or would like to help.
To learn more about this ministry FBC supports, visit networkofnations.org/about
Sign up to let us know if you’re able to help! Sign Up!

The Table / Stuff Swap
2025-02-01 09:00 - 13:00 | First Baptist Church, 530 W State St, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
All ladies of FBC are invited to a fun morning at church with breakfast and a chance to swap gently used items on Saturday, February 1. Gently used items refers to household goods, clothes, crafting supplies, etc. – anything you’ve got that someone else might love! It’s all about sharing and finding new homes for things. We’ll start the morning with a yummy breakfast (everyone brings a dish to share – sounds delicious!). Sorry, there’s no early drop-off for your stuff, and everything needs to be taken home at the end of the day. Just bring your items, swap away, and grab anything that catches your eye. This is for FBC women only, and everything’s for personal use – no reselling allowed! It’s all about the joy of sharing and finding treasures, not making a profit. Please let us know if you’re planning on joining us!
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Hymn Sing
2025-02-20 09:00, 2025-06-29 09:00 - 10:00 | First Baptist Church, 530 W State St, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
Join us in the gym for a time of singing hymns. All are welcome!

Be Mine Marriage Builder Weekend
2025-02-22 08:30 - 21:30 | First Baptist Church, 530 W State St, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
Join us to build great marriages – whether you’ve been married just a few days or many decades – at a Marriage Builder conference on February 22. The conference includes marriage-building activities, breakfast, lunch & snacks, community-building, and a date night. The sessions will be led by Scott Mehl, VP of the Institute for Biblical Counseling. He is a pastor and has also authored several books.
Registration is required. Early bird pricing through Feb. 16 is $25/adult. Regular pricing Feb. 17-19 is $30/adult. Registration ends Feb. 20. The conference begins at 8:30am and concludes at 5:30pm when couples are encouraged to go on a Date Night. Child care is not available at the church during the 8:30am-5:30pm conference time. Child care is available at the church from 6:00-9:30pm at no cost for the date night portion of this event. Kids will be provided with light snacks. Kids must be pre-registered. Sorry no drop-ins. You must indicate on your registration if you will be bringing your kids, their names and ages. Please be back to the church by 9:30pm to pick up your kiddos! Scott Mehl will be the guest speaker during the worship service on Sunday, February 23.
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1st Annual Men's Conference
2025-03-15 09:00 - 14:00 | First Baptist Church, 530 W State St, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
The 1st Annual Men’s Conference focuses on helping guys in their everyday lives. The morning includes a special speaker and then your choice of electives. Cost is $10.
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Exploring First
2025-03-23 12:00 - 14:00 | First Baptist Church, 530 W State St, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
Learn more about our church and church membership at this 2 hour gathering. Snacks will be provided. Please register so we can plan resources and food – just click on the button below!

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Palm Sunday
2025-04-13 10:30 - 12:00 | First Baptist Church, 530 W State St, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
Palm Sunday service – 10:30 am. Parents please note that kids will report directly to their rooms upon check-in. The volunteers have special activities planned.

Stations of the Cross
2025-04-18 18:30 - 20:00 | IL
On Good Friday evening of Easter weekend, we will have a profound evening of worship as we take a walk with Christ through the “Stations of the Cross.” Scripture, worship, and tangible remembrances along the way culminate in the sealing of the tomb as we extinguish candles and leave the church in darkness and silence. Of course, this only heightens the anticipation and appreciation of Jesus’ glorious resurrection we will celebrate together on Easter Sunday morning!

Easter Sunday
2025-04-20 10:30 - 12:00 | First Baptist Church, 530 W State St, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
CHRISTUS VICTOR – Christ the Victor Over Our Darkness
Easter Sunday service – 10:30 am. Parents please note that kids will report directly to their rooms upon check-in. The volunteers have special activities planned.

Exploring First
2025-05-04 12:00 - 14:00 | First Baptist Church, 530 W State St, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
Learn more about our church and church membership at this 2 hour gathering. Snacks will be provided. We’ll meet in the GYM-2 room. Please register so we can plan resources and food!
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Drive-Thru Pork Chop Dinner
2025-05-06 16:30 - 18:30 | First Baptist Church, 530 W State St, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
Individuals participating in the Czech & Canada mission trips this summer invite you to enjoy a highly sought after 5 Bs Porkchop dinner. The cost is $17.00 for each meal. Any profit directly supports both of these summer trips. Come enjoy a great meal and help out our teams spreading the gospel of Christ around the world! 3 Options: 2 Pork Chops, 1/2 Chicken, or Combo Meal (each option includes applesauce, baked beans, cole slaw, dinner roll & butter).
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Men's Breakfast & Workday
2025-06-14 08:00 - 10:00 | First Baptist Church, 530 W State St, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
Come have a fellowship breakfast @ 8:00am with devotional and small group discussion and then stay for however long you are able to work on various building projects. Please let us know if you plan on being there for breakfast (for planning purposes).
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If you’re able to stay and help with projects around the church, please feel free to stay! Direct any questions to mensministry@cometofirst.com

FBC Baseball Showdown
2025-07-07 18:30 - 21:00 | Sycamore Park, 1515 Airport Rd., Sycamore, IL, 60178
FBC Team Green vs. FBC Team Blue | Come cheer our teams! Lights snacks are provided.
Sycamore Park Fields

VBS 2025
2025-07-14 09:00 - 12:00 | First Baptist Church, 530 W State St, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
SAVE THE DATE!! VBS – Sports & Art Camp
July 14-18
Monday-Friday 8:00am-11:00am
VBS – Sports & Art Camp
July 14-18
Monday-Friday 9:00am-noon
Sports & Art Camp is for kids ages 4 through 5th grade! It combines the traditional Vacation Bible School focus of lessons about God, snacks, and music with sports/art development, games, and activities. Sports & Art Camp is open to the public, so please register your child(ren) and encourage them to bring a friend! This week will be bursting with joy as your child will have the opportunity to grow in many ways! Cost is $15 per child, but scholarships may be available. Just contact us via email at kids@cometofirst.com
Sign up each child for the week-long track they prefer: Art, Basketball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Volleyball, or Kickstart (ages 4-5). Grade levels are based on the grade recently completed. Children ages 4-5 have their own track called Kickstart (ages 4-5).
To ensure your child’s t-shirt size is available, please register by July 6. For registrations received after July 6, kids will still receive a shirt, but the correct size cannot be guaranteed.
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An Evening of Eschatology - July 29
2025-07-29 19:00 - 21:00 | First Baptist Church, 530 W State St, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
Pastor Kevin is leading a follow-up to the sermon series on Matthew 24 for those who want to go deeper into the broader theology of history and the last things according to the Bible. The July 29 evening covers broad eschatological questions. The evening of August 12 covers Matthew 24’s particular contribution to understanding eschatology.
You do not have to attend the July29 evening to attend the August 12 meeting.
