Events
Illinois Baptist Disaster Relief will deploy teams in the next few weeks to the states affected by the hurricanes. If you’d like to help, now is the time to join!
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, October 13.
A list of needed items is available by clicking "View Event" or at the Welcome Desk in the Atrium. Donations can be dropped off there. If you are interested in serving the homeless on Saturday, November 9, please contact us.
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, October 6 or Sunday, October 13.
Drop Bibles and Christian books off at the Welcome Center to send overseas through the Love Packages ministry. Our goal is to collect 122 Bibles in 22 days!
There are four people from our church going on this exploratory mission trip to Panama. We invite you to join with us in prayer as our team plans and prepares for their trip. Here are specific things you can pray for in support of God’s mission...
Drop off gently-used shoes (all sizes) on Sat., Aug 17 (10AM - noon at the Seven Hills Entrance) or on Sun. morning, Aug 18 in the Atrium or KidsLife Entrance to support Safe Families, an FBCO ministry partner.
Drop off gently-used shoes (all sizes) on Sat., Aug 17 (10AM - noon at the Seven Hills Entrance) or on Sun. morning, Aug 18 in the Atrium or KidsLife Entrance to support Safe Families, an FBCO ministry partner.
FBCO for Life is organizing a Mexican-style meal for the homeless community and is looking for volunteers to help with serving.
In the month of July, there will be collection bins at the Seven Hills Entrance and in the Atrium for donations. Items needed will be listed on the bins. Please stop by, check out the list, and then drop donations off before the end of the month. Thank you!
Do you want to learn more about our upcoming missions trip to Cuba? Come to one of our informational meetings to find out more!
Do you want to learn more about our upcoming missions trip to Cuba? Come to one of our informational meetings to find out more!
Do you want to learn more about our upcoming missions trip to Cuba? Come to one of our informational meetings to find out more!
Let’s recognize Pastor Skip and Joni for 28 incredible years of service at FBCO! Please stop by the Chapel after service on Sunday, May 19 to thank Pastor Skip for his many years of service.
The National Day of Prayer has great significance for us as a nation as it enables us to recall and to teach the way in which our founding fathers sought the wisdom of God when faced with critical decisions. It stands as a call for us to humbly come before God, seeking His guidance for our leaders and His grace upon us as a people.
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 9 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!
InExcelsis (an STL Homeless Ministry) has just purchased a Mobile Shower Unit. FBCO for Life will be collecting supplies to facilitate showers for this ministry. In the month of March, there will be ‘buckets’ at the two entrances for donations. List of items needed will be posted on the collection boxes.
FBCO's Embrace Grace Ministry offers a supportive Bible study community for single mothers who are navigating unexpected pregnancies. Currently, we are actively seeking sponsors for the mothers and volunteers to help with childcare, meals, transportation, and other needs during each class. If you are interested in getting involved, we invite you to visit our table in the Atrium on Sunday, February 4 or Sunday, February 11.
FBCO's Embrace Grace Ministry offers a supportive Bible study community for single mothers who are navigating unexpected pregnancies. Currently, we are actively seeking sponsors for the mothers and volunteers to help with childcare, meals, transportation, and other needs during each class. If you are interested in getting involved, we invite you to visit our table in the Atrium on Sunday, February 4 or Sunday, February 11.
Calling all First Student parents, students and young adults!
We are looking for volunteers to help serve on December 11th and 12th. We will have the Christian Activities Center of Fairmont City on December 11th and Christian Activity Center of East STL on December 12th, both will be joining us at 4:30pm for a time of cookie decorating, inflatables and fellowship.
Join us to learn details about our upcoming Poland Mission Trip where we will be teaching adult conversational English and helping with a children's camp.
We will help the Ugandan medical team at the island clinics, teaching pastors and church leaders, encouraging believers, leading children’s ministry, and sharing the gospel on the islands of Lake Victoria.
FBCO For Life is collecting winter donations for the homeless. Items needed: Men's Jeans (size 32), socks, coats, hats, gloves, blankets, and sleeping bags. Collection boxes are at the Seven Hills Entrance and in the Atrium. Please bring donations before November 10.
Do you want to learn more about our upcoming missions trip to Cuba? Come to one of our informational meetings to find out more!
Do you want to learn more about our upcoming missions trip to Cuba? Come to one of our informational meetings to find out more!
The National Day of Prayer has great significance for us as a nation as it enables us to recall and to teach the way in which our founding fathers sought the wisdom of God when faced with critical decisions. It stands as a call for us to humbly come before God, seeking His guidance for our leaders and His grace upon us as a people.
Church doesn't happen without you! From creating an atmosphere of powerful worship to pouring into the lives of our littlest church-goers, we couldn't do it without people who serve. If you aren't already serving in some capacity, why not make a difference this March and start?
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 25 in front of Planned Parenthood in Fairview Heights for FBCO’s Adopt-a-Day.
Join us for a night of live music and take home a fresh baked item or two from our silent baked goods auction all in support of Safe Families of Metro East!
Take a mission trip this October 31…to your neighborhood!
This year, instead of doing a fall festival or a “trunk or treat” event where we invite the community to come to us—we want to go out INTO the community and reflect Christ’s love on one of the spiritually darkest nights of the year.
