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
Share the Love of Jesus Month
There are many ways to share the love of Jesus:
• Invite folks to church
• Share the gospel with others
• Get involved at church
• Love and pray for one another
• Encourage one another
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
Lottie Moon was sent as a Southern Baptist missionary to China from 1873 to 1912. She saw firsthand the world’s greatest problem – LOSTNESS. Meeting so many people who had never heard the gospel compelled her to write letters to American churches describing the need for a greater missionary presence.
She pleaded for increased prayer and financial support to send and sustain more missionaries. This challenge became known as the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.
In a primitive and dangerous setting, Lottie began to learn the depth of the “living sacrifice” theme of Romans 12. She was among the pioneer Christians in North China. As a living sacrifice, she died on Christmas Eve in 1912. The story of Lottie Moon set a standard for service that most Christians have not yet achieved. How long will it be until living sacrifice becomes the common pleasure of Southern Baptists?
Together, we are reaching the nations, and it starts with prayer. Join the Great Commission task as, together, we find the lost, give help to the hurting, share the hope of Christ, and witness God grow His Church around the world. God works through our prayers to change lives.
Pray with others for a church-planting movement in Seoul and for human needs ministries in the Horn of Africa. Ask God to bless discipleship among believers in Chile and creative access to the gospel through the arts in Spain. Praise God for partnerships in Brazil and West Africa. Rejoice that God is moving among Central Asian peoples. Thank God for sustained missionary presence in Japan.
First Baptist Church goal - $11,000
VBS 2026
VBS 2026 Volunteers Meeting
February 22nd at 11:30 am
This year's VBS theme is Emerald Crossing - An Irish Adventure Through Psalm 23.
Vacation Bible School
June 1-5, 2026
Ages: 4 years – 12th grade
Bible Study Opportunities
Prayer and Bible Study
Wednesdays at 6:00 pm on the Life of Moses , Pastor Bob
Sunday Mornings, 10:15 AM
Sunday Evenings at 5:00 PM
Church Through the Ages:
Staying True to God’s Way
Beginning February 15
Sunday Nights, 6:00 PM
We are continuing Bible studies on Baptist Distinctives
Sunday evenings at 6 PM.
FaithFit
FaithFit meets Mondays at 10:30 am for prayer, devotion, encouragement and walking.
Everyone is welcome!
Precept Upon Precept Bible Study – James
Tuesday Evening, 6:00 pm and
Wednesday Morning, 10:00 am
Good News Club
Good News Club starts back January 13, 2026
New Bible Series Begins:
Jesus, God Who Came to Earth
College & Career Wednesday Bible Study
Wednesdays at 6:00 pm, Conference Room
Join us for a new Bible Study for young adults! Wednesdays @ 6 p.m. in the Conference Room. Any questions, please see Joshua Wright or call the church office.
Senior Adult Activities
The Senior Adult group are working on getting some dates and events on the calendar. Unfortunately, they could not meet January 25 due to the inclement weather. Check the weekly bulletin in the coming weeks for more information.
Church Services
1. Live streaming continues. The video can be viewed on the following websites, YouTube and Facebook:
Worship February 1, 2026 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 1:
"Spiritual Knowledge
Guides Our Steps
and Revives Us",
Psalm 119:25-32
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!
"Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."—
1 Corinthians 10:31
Often, we compartmentalize our lives. We have our "Sunday life"—church, prayer, and reading Scripture—and then we have our "Everyday life"—work, laundry, driving in traffic, and paying bills.
We think of bringing glory to God only in the “Sunday life”.
Paul’s command in the above verse breaks down that wall. By highlighting the everyday actions—eating and drinking—he brings the spiritual realm into the routine.
What does it mean to do all things for His glory?
It means asking "Why": It is not just about what we are doing, but why we are doing it. Are we doing all things to serve Him? Are we working as an act of stewardship?
It means rejecting selfishness: When we do things for our own glory, we seek applause, comfort, control or convenience. When we do things for God’s glory, we work heartily even when no one is watching because we are serving the Lord (Colossians 3:23).
It means choosing gratitude: The verse is situated in a context of eating with thankfulness as an act of worship.
Your ordinary tasks are not mundane; they are opportunities. Let your life be a mirror reflecting His glory to a watching world.
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 events.
Our Wheelchair Ramp Teams are always looking for help!