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
The Care Center
Every life has a story to tell. For forty years, The Care Center has been helping write stories of hope, healing and new beginnings in our community.
Every day, women and men walk through our doors carrying their own unique stories – stories of uncertainty, fear and sometimes despair. Through the compassionate medical care and support services we provide, these stories often transform into testimonies of courage, strength and joy. Our work, guided by Jesus Christ has been instrumental in empowering countless parents to make life-affirming decisions regarding pregnancy, upholding the value of abstinence before marriage and offering hope and healing after abortion.
While we celebrate the changes in Tennessee’s abortion landscape, our mission remains as crucial as ever. True transformation in our community requires more than legal changes – it demands a strong support system that makes choosing life not just possible, but sustainable.
This is My Story
March 13, 2025
The Care Center annual fundraising dinner serves as more than just a fundraiser – it’s a gathering of community partners who share our vision of protecting and celebrating the sanctity of human life. This event provides vital funding that sustains our ministry throughout the year, enabling us to continue offering free services to those in need. As economic challenges persist and the cost of basic necessities continues to rise, the demand for our services has only increased.
We invite you to be a part of our story – a story that has been forty years in the making and continues to unfold through the lives touched by this ministry.
(Excerpts taken from information provided by Carly McAuley, Executive Director of The Care Center.)
(First Baptist supports The Care Center with $1,250 annually.)
Vacation Bible School
VBS 2025: Wonder Junction.
"Marvel at Jesus. Live for His Glory."
Mark your calendars! It will be June 2-6! Please pray as we prepare for VBS this year. Pray for the staff, teachers, and especially the students.
Bible Study Opportunities
Study on Elisha
Wednesdays at 6:00 pm, Pastor Bob
Sunday Nights, 6:00 pm
We are continuing Bible studies on Sunday evenings at 6 PM. Join us!
Banquet for Widows and Widowers
Sponsored by the Deacons
Sunday, February 23, 12:15 pm, Fellowship Hall
Please RSVP by February 9 to the church office. Deacons and their wives are welcome to attend.
Good News Club
Tuesdays, 3:00 pm at Dayton City School
We continue teaching God's Faithfulness: Return to Canaan on Tuesdays at Dayton City School. Each lesson incorporates the Gospel of Jesus and challenges the children to either grow in their faith or put their trust in Jesus for eternal life. Hallelujah, we had one young lady that made a profession of faith during Good News Club. Please pray that she will grow in her faith and walk with Jesus daily.
FaithFit
meets Mondays at 1:30 pm for devotion, encouragement and walking.
Precept Study - Revelation Part 4
Tuesdays at 6:00 pm
Wednesdays at 10:00 am
Church Services
1. Live streaming continues. The video can be viewed on the following websites, YouTube and Facebook:
Worship February 23, 2025 Live Stream
Sunday PM Bible Study 2/23/25 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:
February 23:
"Seeking God's Mercy"
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, the Lord’s Day is special! The first day of the week is unique from the other six.
We know that Jesus rose from the grave on the first day of the week. John 20:1 “Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came early to the tomb, while it was still dark, and saw the stone already taken away from the tomb.”
We are reminded in Acts 20:7 “On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread…”
I found a survey of what people do instead of worshipping God on Sundays; Eat out, Attend Little League games, Watch sports, Go camping, Go to the lake, Shop at farmers market, Stay in bed, Go to a coffee shop, Shopping, and Work.
For the church, we are commanded to worship together; Hebrews 10:25 “not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.”
What day is this speaking of? The coming of the Lord! I believe that day is close! Jesus is worthy of our praise! Let us be faithful to Jesus, after all He has been faithful to us!
You may be thinking, “attendance is low so pastor is preaching”, but the opposite is true. Attendance has been good and we are growing, but now is not the time to slow down!
We press on!
Pastor Bob
Services
Sunday
9:00 a.m. ~ Sunday School for All Ages
10:15 a.m. ~ Worship Service
6:00 PM ~ Sunday Night Bible Study
Wednesday
6:00 p.m. ~ Kids4Truth
6:00 p.m. ~ Student Ministries
6:00 p.m. ~ Prayer Meeting and Bible Study