First Baptist Church of Safford

For these next two weeks, and potentially continuing afterward, (if people take advantage of the precautions) we will return to the precautions we were taking last May for those being extra careful about the virus.  We will reserve the front left quadrant of our sanctuary for those who are social distancing, close every other row in that section, and allow those individuals or families to exit first.  Our greeters wear masks, and we'll be careful to open the door for you. A recommendation to those social distancing is that they arrive a bit early.  Those who are comfortable fellowshipping more casually are free to do so, while being careful to protect the space of those taking precautions

There will be a congregational business meeting on January 31st to set the new budget and vote on hiring a pastor to work alongside Pastor Ken. All are welcome, and we want input from everybody, not just those who are formal members. We also want input from those who are part of our church family but are worshiping from home. Call, text, mail, or email us! Copies of the proposal and the job description we sent Ryen House are by the entryways, and are available via email upon request.

Our potential new pastoral hire, Ryen House and his family will be here next Sunday, (1-24), God willing. Ryen will preach, and afterward there will be an informal time for us to ask questions and get to know them.

For our mid-week Bible study this semester, we are tentatively planning a class on Biblical parenting. If you are interested, see Pastor Ken. For those in life stages where parenting isn't a current issue, it would be great to get one or two home-based small group studies going! Pray about the possibility of hosting, teaching, or facilitating one. If you would like to host or facilitate but not teach, there are excellent resources available, and we would be glad to help choose and acquire one for you.

We are considering the possibility of beginning children's church. If you are interested see Justin, Sabrina, or Pastor Ken.

Youth group is Friday @ 6:30 PM at the Burk’s.  We are using the church bus for youth group, call Pastor Ken (322-4472) for a ride

Local businesses would donate their empty shoeboxes, but that has not happened the last couple of years. We are asking you to save your empty shoeboxes so we can use them to supplement boxes for our Operation Christmas Child program. Please leave them in the church kitchen.

HELP NEEDED: Are you available to help with the Nursery? You will be a helper for Amy or Karen. Please contact Karen Gatwood if you are interested.