Posted Nov 4, 2026
FBC's Benevolent Committee is helping local families in need by providing 60 Christmas Cheer Boxes, plus 2 emergency boxes.
Each box costs approximately $150, and every donation makes a difference!
How to Give: Donate through the Church Office by cheque, cash, interac, email money transfer: ambapt@ns.aliantzinc.ca or mark your offering envelope “Christmas Cheer Food Box.”
Together, we can help make Christmas brighter for families in our community!
Posted Nov 4, 2026
Join Rev. Jeff White for a special Advent Bible Study exploring songs from Luke’s Gospel alongside traditional and modern Christmas carols.
Wednesdays at Noon | Church Parlour
Nov. 25: Joy to the World – Song of Mary (Luke 1:46–55)
Dec. 2: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel – Song of Zechariah (Luke 1:67–79)
Dec. 9: Angels We Have Heard on High – Song of the Angels (Luke 2:8–14)
Dec. 16: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing – Song of Simeon (Luke 2:29–33)
Bring your lunch and join us! Please let Rev. Jeff know if you plan to attend.
Posted Nov 4, 2026
Join us on Friday, November 20, for a festive evening in Amherst!
5:30–6:30 PM | Holiday Light-Up at Victoria Park
Enjoy the holiday celebrations, with the official light-up at 6:30 PM.
7:00 PM | Christmas Sing-Along at First Baptist Church
Following the light-up, join the ARHS Band at FBC for an evening of Christmas music and community spirit!
Everyone is welcome!
Posted Nov 4, 2026
Honour or remember someone special this Advent season with a light shining in our church windows.
Lights Available:
White Light – $10; Gold Light – $20; White Candelabra – $50; Gold Candelabra – $100
Purchase on Sunday mornings in the Vestry or during church office hours.
All dedications, “In Honour Of” or “In Memory Of,” will be included in our Christmas Eve bulletin.
Posted Nov 4, 2026
Help us prepare for Advent by sharing a reflection, Christmas memory, poem, photograph, or artwork!
Submission Deadline: November 22
Our daily devotional will be available in print and on our church website, sharing the hope, peace, joy, and love of Advent.
Posted Nov 4, 2026
The Christmas season is almost here, and we would love your help preparing our sanctuary for this special time of year!
Join us for one or both of our decorating mornings:
Monday, November 16 | 9:00 AM
We'll begin decorating the sanctuary with balcony garlands and large wreaths, just in time for the community caroling on November 20.
Monday, November 23 | 9:00 AM
We'll complete our Christmas decorating with the trees and platform garlands.
Whether you can lend a hand for a little while or stay for the morning, every helping hand is appreciated!
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