We meet every Monday from 6:30pm-7:30pm in the Marshall D. Williams Hall and are always open for new members to join our team! Members must be 10 years old through high school aged. Please contact Ashton Jones ( jonesal87@outlook.com ) or Melani French ( melanif7@vt.edu ) with questions or just meet us at practice! We are looking forward to another amazing year of ministering to our church family and the community through step!

The next children's church service will be on Sunday, February 17. We will continue watching "Selma, Lord, Selma" and enjoy a black history skit presented by the FBC drama ministry. The children were challenged to research three facts about George Washington Carver, Fannie Lou Hamer or Constance Motley Baker and share their research with the class on February 17. All children ages 5-12 are invited to attend children's church.

Wear/Rep your favorite HBCU school clothes and colors.

In celebration of Black History Month, the Young Women's Ministry is inviting all Young Women ages 13-21 to attend an African Dance Class at Dance Place Studio in Washington, DC on Saturday, February 16. A 15 passenger van has been reserved. To reserve a seat please contact Sis. Eboni Pearson on ebonimarleybrown@gmail.com to RSVP by February 6.

Wear Red the 2nd Sunday of February - Sunday, February 10th

All men are expected to attend the next breakfast fellowship on Saturday, February 9th in the Marshall Williams Hall, starting at 8am.

2019 is the 25th Retreat Anniversary Year—Armor Up Ladies! The next Women’s Ministry meeting is February 2 at 9am in the fellowship hall. Our guest speaker is Rev. Dr. Sharon Fernandez who will speak on “The Full Armor of God.” Invite friends and enjoy a hot breakfast, fellowship and the Word from this inspiring speaker!

Join us on Wednesday, January 30 at 6pm for our “Love Your Neighbor Dinner” for Federal Government Workers, Contractors and their families affected by the shutdown..

*Must Present Valid Government/Contractor ID*

Any questions, contact: Minister Burgan via email: iceman2903@aol.com

Join us on Monday, January 28th at 7 p.m. at the Manassas City Council Chambers, located at 9027 Center Street, Manassas, VA. to recognize First Lady Bonita Savage during the reading of the Manassas City Black History Proclamation. First Lady Savage will be among the honorees that will make history on this special evening, for she will be recognized as a Jennie Dean legacy recipient.  This will be the first time such a prestigious honor will be awarded.  

All are welcome to attend and to show your admiration and support for First Lady Savage.

The Young Women's Ministry of FBC presents A New Years's Kick-Off. Young Women ages 13-21 come join us as we start the year off with fun, faith, and fellowship. Please RSVP to Sanderson20077@gmail.com

Applications and deposits for the Israel 2020 Study Tour will be collected immediately after each Sunday service in January.  All applications and deposits are requested to be turned in No Later Than Sunday, January 27, 2019. The deposit for a double occupancy room is $225 per person and for a single room the deposit is $306. The registration form and deposit is what will secure your spot on the Israel Study Tour. The first 40 people will be on bus one. We will not be able to open bus two until we receive an additional 30 people.  After January, payments can be made on either the first or third Sunday, at the identified table in the Narthex.  For more information please contact Jada Beazer at jrbeazer07@gmail.com

The Daniel Bragg Youth Great Debate interest meeting is Sunday, January 20, 2019 at First Baptist Church at 2pm. Refreshments will be served for participants and their parents/guardians. For questions or more information please reach out to Valerie Oliver at bheyouthdebate@gmail.com 

Friday, January 18, 6pm-8pm in the MDW Fellowship Hall!!! We will introduce the NEW and IMPROVED 2019 Financial Overhaul Series and the topics to be covered THIS year, including: Spending Plans v. Budgets, Retirement, Estate Planning (Wills and Trusts) and much, much more. The goal is to "Become better stewards of God's blessings!"

Join us to start your journey on January 18 at 6pm. RSVP by Friday, Jan. 11 to Jada Beazer by email jrbeazer07@gmail.com

Come for Tips on Eating Out While Managing Your Blood Sugars.   We will learn and practice making healthy choices while dining out. Each person is responsible for the cost of his/her meal.  Please join us in this journey to take the best possible care of these wonderfully created bodies that God has given us.  If your blood sugar/glucose readings are higher than normal or what your doctor wants, you owe it to yourself and your family to attend our meetings. Caregivers and pre-diabetics are encouraged to attend.  We meet the 2nd Friday of each month – mark your calendars for the entire year.  Contact persons are Blanche Dance (571-643-6196) and Shirley Williams.

Join us for the 1st War Room Prayer & Praise Service of 2019! Start 2019 in prayer & praise to God!

The first Women’s Ministry meeting of 2019 will be held on January 5 at 9am in the Marshall D. Williams Hall. All are invited to come to help us kick-off this 25th Anniversary Year with a bang! God has been good to the women of First Baptist and we want to spend the year in honor and praise to Him; He who has brought us a mighty long way! We are excited to announce Rev. Dr. Keith Savage is our guest speaker! He will help us start this year with a dynamic presentation on the “Full Armor of God”, the proposed theme for the year. We will also select the colors for the year and the slogan for the theme. Come and be a part of this decision. Your voice counts! Mark this date on your calendar, invite a friend, and come to this meeting. A hot breakfast will be served.

Join us for the Final Sunday Worship Service of 2018! Join us for One Church - One Service - One Hour of Power at 9:30am. Let's be together to praise the Lord Almighty together this final Sunday of 2018!

The Women’s Ministry will celebrate Christmas with a holiday party on December 16, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.  The party will be held at The Club House, 10199 Fountain Circle, Manassas, Va.  Invitations have been sent to those to whom we have e-mail addresses.   If you did not receive an invitation, please contact Kenya Johnson (kenyacb@comcast.net)  or  Becky Pearson at 703 966 3599.  We hope you will come out and bring your favorite dish to fellowship with your sisters in Christ.  

Join us at the 8am and 10:45am services as we celebrate the Christmas season through Music, Drama, & Dance.

The Men’s Ministry is sponsoring a trip to “Christmas Celebration 2018-Final Curtain Call” at the Evangel Cathedral in Upper Marlboro, MD on Saturday, December 15. Curtain time is 4pm for this Broadway-quality, multi-media production. Tickets are priced at $55 for senior saints (65 yrs. and older), and $65 for others.Transportation will be aboard a church vehicle. Limited tickets are available in the Narthex following each worship service, starting on November 11. Payment should be by check or with exact cash. Contact person: Kermit Dance, 571-643-6197.

The Missions Ministry is hosting another 7 Day Journey "FBC Mission Trip to Haiti" May 20-27, 2019. We are working to continue to Refurbish Classrooms, Build Desks, Build Partitions for Classrooms, and Provide Medical Assistance. If you would like to join this effort please email Freda Lawrence at ftlawrence88@comcast.net to RSVP. Please join our informational meeting on Saturday, Dec. 15th at 10AM in the Historic Sanctuary.

The Missions Ministry is hosting another "FBC Mission Trip to Puerto Rico." We are working to continue to Rebuild, Restore, and Renew Puerto Rico through sharing the Love of God in service! If you would like to join this effort please email Jada Beazer at jrbeazer0@gmail.com to RSVP. A deposit of $50 per person is Due No Later than Sunday, February 24th. This will secure your spot on the trip. Please join our informational meeting on Saturday, Dec. 15th at 10AM in the Old Sanctuary.

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Come for Tips on Enjoying Holiday Foods While Managing Your Blood Sugars. We will enjoy a potluck dinner so bring a Low Carb dish to share. Please join us in this journey to take the best possible care of these wonderfully created bodies that God has given us. If your blood sugar/glucose readings are higher than normal or what your doctor wants, you owe it to yourself and your family to attend our meetings. Contact persons are Blanche Dance and Shirley Williams.

Save the Date for CREW Friday - How Great Thou Art! Join us for a night of worship through music, dance and more featuring Dathan Thigpen!

As part of our outreach program, The Little Star Ministry is inviting all First Baptist Church members who are single parents with school age children (grades K-12) to a Christmas fellowship on Monday, December 10 from 6-8pm in the fellowship hall.

We are excited to have you join us in an evening of fellowship, games and food; in addition, we will distribute gift cards to parents who signup. Parents must sign up with names, ages of children and a phone number by the deadline date of Sunday, December 2. The forms are located in the narthex.

For information or questions, please call Phyllis B. Harrison, 703-368-4138.

All interested debaters (Middle–High School), The Solomon Debaters will meet December 9 immediately after the 10:45am service to discuss with Students and Parents the most convenient times and locations for meetings and practices (no more than 15-20 min. long). We will provide a list of local debates we can possibly attend as a team and as spectators to observe and learn before our first debate. Please contact Sis. Candis Pope at 703-283-3495 or Pope.candis.s@gmail.com, Dr. James Johnson at 703-586-7191 or jdouble13@gmail.com or Deaconess Wanda Gilliard at 703-586-2459 or wanda.gilliard@gmail.com for any questions or concerns.