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• Bible Reading Plans... Begin the new year with a Bible Reading Plan. Check out the list with several options and find that one that works for you to help you grow in your relationship with Christ!
• RightNow Media... If you would like free access to an extensive library of thousands of video Bible Studies, leadership videos, kids' programs, video resources for parenting, marriage, discipleship and more, please email or call the church office at 502-633-1317.
• Deacon of the Week... is Jim Amos, January 4-10, followed by Glenn Ellis, January 11-17.
• Deacon Ordination... There will be a Deacon Ordination Service on Sunday, January 11, for Jonathan Cook, Aaron Pack, and Tim Salmon. 
• Church Events...Please click here for our upcoming church events.

Children's Ministry  

• Glow in the Dark Party... Sunday, January 18 at 5-6 pm for babies through 3 years-olds, and 6:15-7:30 pm for 4 years-olds through 5th Grade. One adult must stay with your child. We will have food and activities! RSVP by January 15 by replying on Band or emailing here. 
• Centrikid Summer Camp... Our summer camp for 3rd Grade - 6th Grade is July 13-17, at Campbellsville University in Campbellsville, KY. The initial deposit of $125 is due by January 25. We will have a fundraiser to help offset the camp fees of $400 at a later date.
• Emerald Crossing VBS Summer Experience... Mark your calendar for June 14-18 for our Emerald Crossing VBS Summer Experience this summer!
• American Heritage Girls... AHG is a Christ-centered, character and leadership development program for young girls ages 5- 18 years. Their next meeting will be on Thursday, January 8, 2026.  AHG meetings are led by Jessi Brown and Angie Brown. You may join them in the Fellowship Hall. 

Men's Ministry

• Men’s Tuesday Morning Bible Study… This dedicated Men’s Bible study group continues their 8:00 am meetings on Tuesday morning for breakfast and Bible study at the Cracker Barrel. Guests are welcome!  
• Men’s Bible Study… Mike Fackler leads the foretelling book of Revelations on Saturdays at 8:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. Come and join us.    

 Worship Ministry

• Worship Choir... We are looking for folks who love worship and enjoy singing! Bring your willingness and join us at 7:30 pm on Wednesdays in the Choir Suite. If you would like to be a part of our praise team, please contact Pastor Martin at 502-633-1317.   

MidWeek 

• MidWeek Studies... Our winter study for adults begins January 14, with a focus on John's Gospel. A different leader each week will cover one of Jesus' "I Am" statements where Jesus reveals his divine identity and purpose, each signifying His unique role in providing spiritual sustenance, guidance, salvation and eternal life to believers.
• Women's Midweek Study of 1 John... begins January 14th. Learn what the life of a true believer looks like. Many of us may think that the disciples were somehow superhuman, which enabled them to live the life of faith we only read about in the bible. But a true believer is not superhuman. A true believer may not always be likable, attractive, specifically talented, or really stand out at all. A true believer rather, is marked by repentance, speaking truth, obedience to the word of God, long suffering, faith and trust in the object of our faith rather than the circumstance. Knowing the evidence of faith based on scripture exposes the beauty and authenticity of true faith. Come be challenged and encouraged no matter where you are in your walk with Jesus. The Women's Ministry Room is # 300 on the third floor. There is no cost or book needed for the Bible Study. 

Missions/Ministry

• Winter Coats... Instead of selling or giving away your extra winter coats, why not launder them and bring them to the church office so we can give them to those in need.
• Mary Sampson WMU... Our Mary Sampson WMU meet each month on Tuesdays at 10:00 am Barrett Sunday School class. Come be a part of learning about missions and how missions' impact so many across the globe.
• Support Missions... You can support missions while shopping at Kroger! SFBC can earn rewards from Kroger at the same time you earn your rewards and it's free! You can enroll easily. Visit KrogerCommunityRewards.com and sign in to your account or create an account. Then select First Baptist Church Shelbyville as your organization. The funds received by SFBC are split between Sunrise Children's Services, Oneida Baptist Institute and Clear Creek Bible College.  
• Blessing Box Ministry... We have two Blessing Boxes. One is for food items and the other for items such as toiletries, blankets, jackets, hats and gloves. You may bring your contributions and place them in the wheelbarrow located at the office entrance. (If you drop off your contributions anywhere else, we are unable to get a count of them.) Thank you for ALL of your support to this invaluable ministry!
• Bible Study Fellowship…  BSF is an international organization for women with participants from all ages from all around the world. It's back in full swing on Thursdays, 9:30 am-11:00 am. The new study Exile and Return is taken from the Old Testament. We welcome our new leader, Laura Lyon. Call the church office if you would like to know more about BSF or go to bsfinternational.org. 

Missions Moment

• Wassula of Mali, Guinea... For the foreseeable future, the Wassula workers in Mali maintain the same goals of sharing the gospel and nurturing the indigenous Church. However, their objectives and methods must pivot due to the current situation of Mali, which is greatly limiting travel even for indigenous workers. This is due both to the extreme security issues and the lack of fuel for transportation. The workers have been discussing and preparing for this time that they hoped would come, but God has allowed it to be so. Pray as workers continue to communicate, as much as possible, with scattered believers and co-workers throughout the region and country. Pray for the Lord's protection for Wassula believers and leaders, as the persecution of Christians in Mali has great increased. May they be found faithful to God. 

January 11, 2026

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