Events
We have some exciting opportunities for you to dive deep in your faith for Spring 2025!!
Commit to an hour or more of peaceful, prayerful vigil to end abortion. You can either pray at home on your own or join us on Saturday, March 29 in front of Planned Parenthood in Fairview Heights for FBCO’s Day to Pray. Sign up here to let us know you’ll be praying with us, either in person or from home!
Children are one of God's greatest gifts, and we want to rejoice with you! Let’s celebrate the importance of this new life and join together as a church body to equip and encourage your growing family.
Buddy Break is a FREE respite program where children, youth and young adults with special needs (VIPs) make new friends, play fun games, enjoy crafts, stories, music and more! Meanwhile, their parents/caregivers can enjoy time away from their ongoing care-giving responsibilities for two hours.
More than Moms is a place for moms with kids 12th grade and under to share a meal, feel encouraged, be equipped and engage with other moms all while applying the gospel to our everyday lives.
Come connect with other moms to find your complete identity as woman, wife, mother and most importantly—a child of God.
Come enjoy great food and fellowship while hearing an impactful message from our speaker for the afternoon.
If you’ve accepted Christ as your Savior, we invite you to join us for the Lord’s Supper during our Worship Experiences on Sunday, April 13. Have questions? Call (618.632.6223) or email us.
Golfers needed for a FBCO golf team in the Belleville Area Church Golf League. The league will play on Tuesdays after 5PM from April 15 - August 26 at Cardinal Creek Golf Course, Scott AFB.
Help us make a fantastic first impression on Easter Sunday!!
The tomb where Jesus was laid following His crucifixion on Good Friday was discovered empty just three days later. Several witnesses report that Jesus has been seen alive, including Mary Magdalene, who encountered Him outside the tomb. This miraculous event is igniting hope and joy among His followers and spreading rapidly throughout the region. Stay tuned and join us for Easter Sunday at FBCO as we gather more details about Jesus’ astounding resurrection and its implications for all who believe!
Save The Date | More details to follow.
Looking to join our church or find out more about us? Sign up here!
If you’ve accepted Jesus as your Savior & are ready to take that first step of obedience in Christ, we’d love to help you do just that! Join us for Baptism Night & invite your friends & family to witness this impactful moment in your life! Sign up here to let us know you’re coming.
Magnified! VBS will encourage kids to look closely at the details of God’s amazing world and magnify, or proclaim, the greatness of God. God made us, cares about us, loves us, forgives us, and is faithful to keep all His promises to us. We can praise God together! We were made to magnify God!
Join Pastor Doug and Vickie as you explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and other treasures of Egypt and piece together the life and times of one of the world's greatest ancient civilizations.
If you’ve accepted Jesus as your Savior & are ready to take that first step of obedience in Christ, we’d love to help you do just that! Join us for Baptism Night & invite your friends & family to witness this impactful moment in your life! Sign up here to let us know you’re coming.
Pastor Doug and Vickie are leading a trip to Egypt this December 26 - January 3. You can learn more at an informational meeting on Sunday, March 23 at 4PM in Room 154.
More than Moms is a place for moms with kids 12th grade and under to share a meal, feel encouraged, be equipped and engage with other moms all while applying the gospel to our everyday lives.
Come connect with other moms to find your complete identity as woman, wife, mother and most importantly—a child of God.
Calling all guys in Kindergarten - 5th grade: Are You Ready For A Challenge??
Open for more information and registration.
Enjoy a 90-minute private walking tour of The Fox Theatre followed by lunch at Anthonio’s Taverna on The Hill. Space is limited! Visit the FBCO Bookstore to register and pay before Sunday, February 23.
FBCO's Embrace Grace Ministry offers a supportive Bible study community for single mothers who are navigating unexpected pregnancies. If you are interested in getting involved, we invite you to visit our table in the Atrium on Sunday, March 9 or Sunday, March 16.
Buddy Break is a FREE respite program where children, youth and young adults with special needs (VIPs) make new friends, play fun games, enjoy crafts, stories, music and more! Meanwhile, their parents/caregivers can enjoy time away from their ongoing care-giving responsibilities for two hours.
Come enjoy great food and fellowship while hearing an impactful message from our speaker for the afternoon.
If you’ve accepted Christ as your Savior, we invite you to join us for the Lord’s Supper during our Worship Experiences on Sunday, March 2. Have questions? Call (618.632.6223) or email us.
Join us for the 7Hills Student Conference at FBCO, February 28–March 1, 2025! Students from 6th–12th grade will encounter Christ, be equipped for life and faith, and feel empowered to make a difference. Don’t miss this impactful weekend of worship, teaching, and community!
Registration for the August 2025 through May 2026 school year will open at 9AM on Monday, February 24, 2025. Children must be 2 as of September 1, 2025 to register for the August 2025 through May 2026 school year. Visit fbcreationcorner.org/register.
Looking to join our church or find out more about us? Sign up here!
First Baptist Academy offers a transformative educational experience that combines academic rigor with character development and faith-based values. Their nurturing environment empowers students to grow intellectually, spiritually, and socially.
Come out and enjoy fun, food, and fellowship! We’ll have wings, pizza, chips, dessert, and drinks. Bring your favorite board game! Purchase your ticket in the FBCO Bookstore by Friday, February 14.
More than Moms is a place for moms with kids 12th grade and under to share a meal, feel encouraged, be equipped and engage with other moms all while applying the gospel to our everyday lives.
Come connect with other moms to find your complete identity as woman, wife, mother and most importantly—a child of God.
Enrollment for our K-12 school opens Sunday, February 16 for our FBCO and Creation Corner families. Enrollment for the surrounding community opens Sunday, February 23.
Buddy Break is a FREE respite program where children, youth and young adults with special needs (VIPs) make new friends, play fun games, enjoy crafts, stories, music and more! Meanwhile, their parents/caregivers can enjoy time away from their ongoing care-giving responsibilities for two hours.
We are doing a collection for winter items through the month of February. We will bring the winter items to the homeless shelter and serve a warm meal on Saturday, March 8. A list of needed items is available below or at the Welcome Desk in the Atrium. If you are interested in serving the homeless on Saturday, March 8, please contact us.
Come join us for a night full of fun games for the whole family. Compete in games of skill, knowledge, and simple luck for a chance to win some fantastic prizes.
Help us support families in need while discovering new ways to advocate for the sanctity of life!
By picking up a baby bottle in the Atrium this Sunday and filling it with coins, cash, or a check, or by scanning the QR code, you can help Mosaic protect unborn lives and share the truth and hope of the Gospel with women facing pregnancy decisions.
More than Moms is a place for moms with kids 12th grade and under to share a meal, feel encouraged, be equipped and engage with other moms all while applying the gospel to our everyday lives.
Come connect with other moms to find your complete identity as woman, wife, mother and most importantly—a child of God.
Start the year strong with First Students! Every January, we relaunch LIFE Groups on Sunday mornings and kick off our Hot Topics series at Youth Night. This 6-week series dives into "What God Says About What You're Wondering," tackling controversial subjects with biblical truth. Whether you’re a regular, occasional attendee, or brand new, there’s a place for you to connect and grow!
Help us support families in need while discovering new ways to advocate for the sanctity of life!
We will not have Midweek Worship Experience tonight. We want to wish you a very Merry Christmas as we celebrate the birth of Jesus!
Celebrate the birth of our Savior with us at one of our special Christmas Eve Candlelight Services! We’ll sing carols, have a special children’s message from Pastor Doug, observe the Lord’s Supper together, and end the service with our tradition of singing Silent Night by candlelight.
Celebrate the birth of our Savior with us at one of our special Christmas Eve Candlelight Services! We’ll sing carols, have a special children’s message from Pastor Doug, observe the Lord’s Supper together, and end the service with our tradition of singing Silent Night by candlelight.
Join us every Sunday in December before Christmas for Christmas Blessings!
If you’ve accepted Jesus as your Savior & are ready to take that first step of obedience in Christ, we’d love to help you do just that! Join us for Baptism Night & invite your friends & family to witness this impactful moment in your life! Sign up here to let us know you’re coming.
Ready for a break and a chance to reconnect? Join us for the Young Adults Retreat at Lake Sallateeska Baptist Camp from December 15-18!
