Join us for a journey through the last hours of Jesus’ life, leading up to the crucifixion and resurrection. Groups of 12 will rotate through rooms in the FLC each set up to experience one significant event on the night leading up to the cross. The whole tour should take an hour. Please sign up as individuals or groups and pick your start time by going to http://www.fbcmaryville.org/maundythursday25..

Hope Lifters is a bi-monthly support group for all those grieving the loss of a loved one.  It meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month in room 203 of the Family Life Center. The sessions are designed to help people process grief through education, support, and friendship. Since we all grieve for different lengths of time, the loss could have happened recently or in years past. The group is faith-based and open to the community. There is no cost to join.

For more information, please contact Kelly Ferguson at kelly.ferguson@fbcmaryville.org.

We will open up the sanctuary each Wednesday afternoon from 12pm to 1pm for individuals to come and pray.

Our orchestra. will perform with our choir and instrumentalists in the Classic Worship Service in the sanctuary..

We will celebrate the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, and we’ll welcome Him with open arms in both of our expressions of worship.

Families with children of all ages are invited to join us for this community-wide event at Sam Houston Elementary School (330 Melrose Street, Maryville, TN 37803).. The event begins at 10am, and we will have staggered starts for the egg hunt by ages. There will be prize eggs and drawings for prizes.

Keep Blount Beautiful will collect items for recycling in our parking lot on Saturday, April 20, from 10am to 1pm. For more information about the items they will accept, please go to the events page on their website, keepblountbeautiful.org.

Free Friday night meals are served to our neighbors by The Longer Table ministry.

Caregiver Cafe’ is a support group for those in our community who are caregivers—those who take care of family members and friends who suffer from chronic and terminal illnesses. The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 9-11AM in the Snack Room of the Family Life Center. Participants will receive education, support, and companionship from the group, its leaders, and special guests. Due to the nature of this group, attendees should feel free to come and go as needed.

We will open up the sanctuary each Wednesday afternoon from 12pm to 1pm for individuals to come and pray.

We welcome Pam Weston back to FBCM to present a concert for us in the sanctuary at 11am. She has been performing country music for over 23 years and gospel music for over 13 years performing with several Grand Ole Opry artists. You do not want to miss this concert.

Afterwards we will meet for lunch at the Trailhead Steak and Trout House Restaurant (formerly RJ’s Courtyard) at 3749 Airport Highway in Alcoa. Everyone will pay for their own lunch.

We believe that a clean and welcoming space is essential for our community to gather in faith and fellowship. We invite all members to participate in our church property cleaning initiative. Together, we can ensure our church remains a place of inspiration and joy for everyone. Please check the schedule and sign up to help—every contribution, big or small, makes a difference! Please RSVP for breakfast at http://www.fbcmaryville.org/work-day.

Free Friday night meals are served to our neighbors by The Longer Table ministry.

Hope Lifters is a bi-monthly support group for all those grieving the loss of a loved one.  It meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month in room 203 of the Family Life Center. The sessions are designed to help people process grief through education, support, and friendship. Since we all grieve for different lengths of time, the loss could have happened recently or in years past. The group is faith-based and open to the community. There is no cost to join.

For more information, please contact Kelly Ferguson at kelly.ferguson@fbcmaryville.org.

We will open up the sanctuary each Wednesday afternoon from 12pm to 1pm for individuals to come and pray.

New Beginnings was established in 2022 to provide friendship, community, and spiritual growth opportunities for women in First Baptist Church and the Maryville area who find themselves alone in life’s journey.

It meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 1pm in room 207 of the Family Life Center, and it meets at other times as determined for social outings, meetings, etc.

We will meet after the worship service(s) for a brief quarterly business session.

Our kids will lead in this Combined Service in the gym.

Free Friday night meals are served to our neighbors by The Longer Table ministry.

Caregiver Cafe’ is a support group for those in our community who are caregivers—those who take care of family members and friends who suffer from chronic and terminal illnesses. The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 9-11AM in the Snack Room of the Family Life Center. Participants will receive education, support, and companionship from the group, its leaders, and special guests. Due to the nature of this group, attendees should feel free to come and go as needed.

Matthew 28 tells us to go and make disciples of all nations. In October 2025, we will be given an opportunity to live into that call through an international mission trip to Honduras. This mission trip is open to anyone ages 10 and older. We will be doing a variety of work from food distribution to construction to children’s ministry. If you are interested in learning more about the trip and/or signing up, there will be an interest meeting after the service on March 23 in the FLC.  Contact Nick Poole for more information.

Due to the lack of heat in the sanctuary, we are meeting in Combined Services in the gym throughout the month of March.

Free Friday night meals are served to our neighbors by The Longer Table ministry.

Hope Lifters is a bi-monthly support group for all those grieving the loss of a loved one.  It meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month in room 203 of the Family Life Center. The sessions are designed to help people process grief through education, support, and friendship. Since we all grieve for different lengths of time, the loss could have happened recently or in years past. The group is faith-based and open to the community. There is no cost to join.

For more information, please contact Kelly Ferguson at kelly.ferguson@fbcmaryville.org.

Wednesdays,  Mar. 19 - May 7, 6-7pm
In the Encouragers Class
Led by Randy Hurst and Todd Barnes

Want to learn how to develop and refine your skills for talking to people and sharing the Gospel?  This 8-week course is for you! It will be a mix of practical, hands-on teaching, as well as opportunities to practice those skills. Childcare and Kids Ministry will be provided! Sign up today online or through the church office!

🏀 March Madness Party – Don’t Miss Out! 🎉

Get ready for a blast! Join us for a March Madness Party filled with good food, great fellowship, and plenty of laughs! We’ll have non-physical activities to keep things fun and light, along with a catered lunch for just $10 per person. Oh, and don’t forget the prizes – because who doesn’t love winning something awesome?

Here’s the Scoop:

• When: March 19th @ 11am

• Where: Craft Room

• Cost: Only $10 per person (for an amazing catered lunch!)

• Dress Code: Rock your favorite basketball team jersey, shirt, or even team colors – the more spirited, the better!

To make sure we have enough food for everyone, please sign up by emailing Drew Goins or stopping by the church office. See you there!

All men are invited to join us for fun, food, faith, and fellowship in our FLC Snack Room.

Due to the lack of heat in the sanctuary, we are meeting in Combined Services in the gym throughout the month of March.

Free Friday night meals are served to our neighbors by The Longer Table ministry.