For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:3-4
First Baptist Church
Dayton, TN
Operation Christmas Child
By filling ordinary shoeboxes full of toys and other fun items, you can be part of giving boys and girls what may be their first gift ever! Local churches in more than 100 nations hand out these shoebox gifts at festive outreach events where the Gospel is presented in a child-friendly way.
October is the month to pack your shoebox gift for a child around the world. Our church has been a part of this ministry for over 25 years.
There are many ways to get involved:
• Pack a shoebox with your family. Brochures and boxes will be available in the church foyers and bring it to the church.
• Build a shoebox online at www.samaritanspurse.org/occ
• Donate items to the church that will be used with other donated items to fill shoebox gifts.
• Donate money to go toward shipping shoeboxes around the world ($10 per box).
• Volunteer your time to come and put shoeboxes into cartons during National Collection Week, November 16-21.
Old Fashioned Potluck Meal &
Shoebox Packing Party
Sunday, October 26, 5:00 pm
Join us for an Old Fashioned Potluck Meal – whatever is brought, that’s what we eat!
Bring enough for your family and plenty to share: casseroles, veggies, salads and desserts. The church will provide rolls and drinks.
Shoebox packing will begin at 6:00 pm
Bible Study Opportunities
Prayer and Bible Study
Wednesdays at 6:00 pm on the Book of Nehemiah, Pastor Bob
Sunday Mornings, 10:15 am
Study on 1 Corinthians
Sunday Nights, 6:00 pm
We are continuing Bible studies on Sunday evenings at 6 PM.
We are studying the Book of Acts. Join us!
FaithFit
FaithFit meets Mondays at 10:30 am for prayer, devotion, encouragement and walking.
Everyone is welcome!
Precept Upon Precept: Galatians
Tuesdays at 6:00 pm
Wednesday at 10:00 am
Good News Club
Good News Club is off to a great start with 45 students registered. We are studying the life of Daniel and how to be strong in the Lord and put your trust in the One True God. We have already had a couple of students that have put their faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior. Pray that the kids will hear the Word and their hearts be changed as a result.
You can register children for Good News Club at the following website: www.cefchattanooga.org/rhea/
College & Career Wednesday Bible Study
Wednesdays at 6:00 pm, Conference Room
Join us for a new Bible Study for young adults! Wednesdays starting September 3rd @ 6 p.m. in the Conference Room. Any questions, please see Joshua Wright or call the church office.
Church Services
1. Live streaming continues. The video can be viewed on the following websites, YouTube and Facebook:
Worship October 5, 2025 Live Stream
Sunday PM Bible Study 10/5/25 Live Stream
We are going to live stream our worship service this Sunday morning at 10:15 AM. Follow the link above and wait for the stream to start. It could possibly start a couple minutes after 10:15 so stay on the page until it starts.
2. Sunday School Teaching, Songs to Guide Your Life:
Dr. Les Warren is continuing his study, "Songs to Guide Your Life" during his Sunday School Teaching at 9:15 AM. Click below for the video. The videos will be posted each Sunday morning at 9:15 AM on Facebook and YouTube. Click the following link:
October 5:
"A Righteous Response",
Psalm 90
If You Missed It...
If you missed our services , please click on the following link to watch any of the services we have posted: Worship Recordings
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Church Motto
First......that all may know Jesus.
This is the motto of First Baptist Dayton, TN
taken from 1 Timothy 2:3-5.
"For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus,"
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From the Pastor:
FBC Dayton Family,
With every major event that happens in our nation, I tend to look and see if this is going to be the beginning of a revival in America.
At the Memorial Service for Charlie Kirk, we saw numerous national leaders and pastors give the gospel and remind us all to pray for our nation.
Only the Lord can change our nation, because only the Lord can change the human heart. And... we surely need human hearts changed.
But we cannot expect the lost world to lead the cause. Peter reminds us…
“For it is time for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God?”
Our cause is too big and our job too important to fall asleep at the wheel!
Current statistics say that 60% of Tennesseans are lost without Christ. It’s our job to witness and make disciples!
Ephesians 6:15 “…and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace”
What kind of shoes are you wearing?
Romans 10:15 “How will they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good
news of good things!”
Pastor Bob Schafer
Services
Sunday
9:00 AM ~ Sunday School for All Ages
10:15 AM ~ Worship Service
6:00 PM ~ Sunday Night Bible Study
Wednesday
6:00 PM ~ Kids4Truth
6:00 PM ~ Student Ministries
6:00 PM ~ Prayer Meeting and Bible Study
Tennessee Valley Baptist Association News
Call the Association office at 423-775-6192
for information or to help with any of these events.
Oct. 16 TVBA Annual Meeting at First Baptist, Spring City. Meal at 6 pm, Service at 7 pm. Dr. Danny Sinquefield, Harvest Field Team Leader will be our guest speaker.
Oct. 21-31 Mission Trip to Romania
Nov. 15, Fall Harvest Special Needs Event 11:30 - 2:00 pm, Garrison Baptist Church.
Need: soups, chili, cornbread, hot dogs, buns and beverages.
Our Wheelchair Ramp Teams are always looking for help!