First Baptist Church Penticton

Christmas Eve Service
2022-12-24 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Vancouver)
We are excited to come together on Christmas Eve and celebrate the birth of Jesus, by singing carols and reading part of the Christmas Story. All ages are welcome to join us at 4 pm on December 24.

Christmas Craft Day Camp
2022-11-19 10:00 - 14:00 | First Baptist Church, 1498 Government Street, Penticton, BC, Canada
It’s Back! Our Annual craft day is back this November 19, 2022 from 10-2. We have a wide variety of Christmas crafts kids will enjoy making and taking home with them to hang on the tree, display or give away to family members. This is a free event for grade 1-5 students, lunch and snacks provided.
Registration is limited to 75 students, register below.

Registration

Food Drive
2022-09-24 09:00 - 10:30
This year we are participating in the BC Food Drive. We will be dropping off bags at doors around the city on Tuesday afternoon and picking them back up on Saturday morning. Then dropping them off at the Penticton Salvation Army Food Bank. If you would like to help please contact Pastor Clark @ fbcpenticton.com

Church in the Park
2022-07-24 10:00 - 11:30
Every summer churches from around Penticton gather at Gyro Park in downtown Penticton to hold a church service together. The service begins at 10 am on July 24, come a bit early and bring your lawn chair to get a spot in the shade. We look forward to worshiping together.
There will not be a service at Penticton First Baptist Church on July 24.

6K Walk for Water
2022-06-04 09:00 - 11:30
We are excited to have our 6k Walk for Water back this year! We will be fundraising and walking 6K to help support those that walk that distance each day to get water. Join our team at the link below and come out on June 4th for the walk.
https://pc.akaraisin.com/161/global6k2022/team/page

Garden Box Building day
2022-05-07 09:00 - 12:00
We are please to partner with the PDSCL and other organizations to help build garden boxes for families this year. On Saturday, May 7th starting at 9 am we will be cutting wood, assembling boxes and hauling them to the PDSCL. We would love to have young and old come help for a few hours. Coffee and goodies will be provided. For more information please speak to pastor Clark

Good Friday
2022-04-15 08:00 - 17:00
Join us on Good Friday 10 am for a special service as we reflect on the death of Jesus and look forward to Resurrection Sunday!

Ukraine Emergency Relief
2022-03-29 08:00 - 2022-05-29 17:00
Below is an update from Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM) and the ongoing invasion by Russia into Ukraine.
On February 24th, 2022 Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops to invade Ukraine. This has been widely condemned by the international community as an illegal invasion of a sovereign nation.
As part of the Baptist Forum for Aid and Development (BFAD), CBM is immediately releasing funds to support the response of the European Baptist Federation (EBF) and the Ukrainian Baptists.
CBM is receiving your financial support and is actively engaged through our partnerships to respond. We are closely monitoring the escalating and fluid situation and will update this page with further details as they become available.
Update: February 25, 11:45 AM ET.
The refugee migration has started with 6-7 km lines of people heading towards the Polish border. Both the Polish and Hungarian borders are currently open for Ukrainians to leave, and for goods to go enter Ukraine.
The situation on the ground is rapidly evolving, but our implementing partner, the All-Ukrainian of Associations of Evangelical Christian-Baptists has robust plans in place to respond and a lot of capacity to care for internally displaced persons. Polish and Hungarian Baptists are already organized to house refugees and bring goods into Ukraine.
We continue to speak with our partners who have been providing aid and shelter. One Ukrainian pastor, Pastor Igor, thanked all those praying for peace, adding: “Almost from the very beginning we have received prayers and support during this terrible time.”
Update: March 3, 3:45 PM ET.
Due to safety and logistical reasons, the Baptist office has been moved from Kyiv. The team gathers for daily worship and coordinating meetings. Ukraine has deployed martial law, so it is difficult to get in both goods and money. Ukrainians have been able to negotiate “green channels” for bringing in aid, the first truck will test out this route tomorrow. The team on the ground in Ukraine is working very hard and is feeling tired, but continues to serve faithfully.
Movement out of Kyiv is now more difficult as is movement around Eastern Ukraine in general. Churches in the West are welcoming those fleeing conflict and helping women and children to cross the border. Many of those who are staying in Ukraine are now living with other Christians in the West. A Ukrainian pastor shared the following: “During this war, God is making miracles in Ukraine. Prayer is God’s shield over Ukraine. We are still standing only because God is taking care of us”. There are even weddings and baptisms still happening during this time.
In Poland, there are strong structures in place to offer help to refugees. Last night there were 400 refugees in a local Baptist church, children playing games and playing piano and experiencing lots of love. They have opened up another summer camp to about 40 refugees. The local seminary is also housing 40-50 refugees. There’s a growing number of churches (20-30) that are receiving refugees.
In Slovakia, each Baptist church has dedicated a person to respond and report to a national coordinator who can help organize supplies and the movement of refugees. So far, 70,000 refugees have come into the country, with many people resting for a time at the churches before moving on to a final destination.
Follow the link to make a donation through CBM.
https://www.cbmin.org/product/ukraine-emergency-relief/

Ash Wednesday Service
2022-03-02 19:00 - 20:00 | First Baptist Church, 1498 Government Street, Penticton, BC, Canada
Join us this Wednesday, March 2 at 7 pm here at the church as we enter the season of Lent. We will have a reflective service and worship to help us enter this new season. We encourage you to bring the kids and join us.

February Ministerial Devotional
2022-02-01 08:00 - 2022-02-28 17:00
Over the last several years the Penticton Ministerial Association has put together a daily devotional for the month of February. It is available in print at the office or you can download it here to read. We hope that you will take time daily to read the scripture and ponder the thoughts by pastors around our city. May you take time to pray for them and the churches they lead.
Feb Booklet Faith Hope Love

sanctuary upgrades
2021-12-31 08:00 - 2022-03-10 17:00
We are excited about the work that has started in our sanctuary. New carpet was installed in August 2021 and we are preparing to renovate our stage in the spring of 2022. We currently have 100 black chairs but hope to purchase 150 more this year. This project will move forward as donations come in to fund the purchasing of stage materials and chairs. If you would like to make a donation to purchase a chair or a few chairs you can donate by marking your envelope “Building Fund” or make a donation online by selecting “Building Fund”.
Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you in one of these chairs soon.

Sunday December 26th
2021-12-26 10:30 - 11:30
Our regular Sunday morning service at 10:30 am will be online only. Due to many of our volunteers and staff away over Christmas we hope you will enjoy this special service from our missionary partners at CBM.

Christmas Eve Service
2021-12-24 16:00 - 17:00
Merry Christmas!!
This year we will have our Christmas Eve service online only. Due to the many volunteers and staff away for Christmas we have put together a pre-recorded service. It will air at 4 pm on our YouTube Channel. The link below will take you to the channel.
https://www.youtube.com/FBCpenticton

Hopeful Gifts Christmas Partnership
2021-11-21 08:00 - 2022-01-02 17:00
Over the last several years Penticton First Baptist church has partnered with CBM (Canadian Baptist Ministries) to help those in need in the Philippines. Six years ago we sent a team to help a school and learn about new ways of farming. We wish to continue the work and partnership this Christmas season by raising awareness and funds. We hope that you will partner with us in reaching our goal of $2,000. Please click the link below to donate.
https://faithandwork.hopefulgifts.ca/team/penticton

EVERY CHILD MATTERS
2021-06-20 08:00 - 17:00
Statement from Executive Minister Rob Ogilvie:
The CBWC joins with the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc to mourn the deaths of the 215 children discovered in an unmarked mass grave at the site of the Kamloops Indian Residential School.
We pray for all Residential School Survivors and intergenerational survivors as this awakens afresh layers of trauma endured for generations.
These children were precious in the eyes of God. Their lives and the gifts that they had to offer were stolen from their communities and their families. We lament this irreplaceable loss, acknowledging and repenting of the ways that the Christian church enacted the state mandated policies of assimilation.
We know that lament is not enough and there is a need for just action as well. We are reminded of our commitment to the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples which guides us as a framework for reconciliation and we call for renewed commitment to the TRC Calls to Action.
Today though, is the time to express sorrow and pledge again our solidarity with Indigenous peoples in Canada. We lament together. We stand with you.

Live Stream Sunday Morning
2021-05-30 10:30 - 11:30
We hope to see you online!

Our live stream will begin at 10:30 am. You can watch from our live stream page or join us on Facebook or YouTube. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel to get updates when videos are posted.

Ash Wednesday/Lent Reflection
2021-02-17 19:00 - 20:00
This coming Wednesday we will be entering the season of Lent. With this we will be having a Zoom gathering on Wednesday, Febuary 17 @ 7 pm. If you would like details on how to join please email, office@fbcpenticton.com.

We are also offering a Lent Reflection booklet that will guide us through 6 weeks of Lent. You can work through this on your own or in small groups of 2 or 3. Please email the office to get your copy or stop by and pick one up during office hours Tuesday – Thursday 9-2.

Virtual Christmas Eve Service
2020-12-24 16:00 - 17:00
This years service will be live streamed at 4 pm on Christmas Eve, I hope you will join us from your homes to celebrate over familiar Christmas carols and a focus in on the birth of Jesus.
You can view the service on our YouTube channel or our Facebook page.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=W8pt3fYbQCE

Faith + Works Initiative
2020-11-27 08:00 - 2021-01-01 17:00
Thank you so much for joining your church’s fundraising effort for Faith + Work Initiatives!
Your participation in Faith + Work Initiatives will be used to provide seed grants (early-stage funding) to new start-up initiatives, so that participants can learn new skills for business or farmers can learn how to use new technology on how to grow organic rice. These seed funds provide new businesses with working capital to buy needed equipment or materials, rent space, and pay salaries until the business activities can become self-sufficient. Funds will also be used to provide business training for individuals interested in learning more about small business and entrepreneurship.
Welcome to our community of advocates!
– Canadian Baptist Ministries

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Fall Business Meeting
2020-10-22 18:30 - 20:30 | First Baptist Church, 1498 Government Street, Penticton, BC, Canada
We are excited to bring together an in-person and online fall meeting. Our fall meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 22 @ 6:30 pm. If you would like to join us in person, we are asking member to sign-up to attend in person. Otherwise, a Zoom link will be emailed out closer to the day of the meeting.
Register for meeting – https://reopen.church/r/eAGH9hvS

Virtual Prayer Time
2020-09-30 10:00 - 11:00
Since mid March our Wednesday morning prayer time has continued over Zoom. We will keep praying over Zoom for now. If you would like to join us, please contact the office for the link. Prayer is an important part of who we are and we are, if you need prayer please don’t hesitate to contact us, 250-492-3824.

What is the Gospel?
2020-09-24 13:30 - 15:00
This is a 3 session short film and conversation group that is starting with Pastor Les Clarke. If you would like to join please speak to Les or phone the office. The dates for the class are September 24, October 1 and 8th at 1:30 pm.

Roof Completion
2020-04-17 08:00 - 17:00
Early this week we had SIS Roofing come and compete the metal flashing and gutters on the Sanctuary roof. This project is 100% complete and paid for. Thank you!

Easter Sunday Virtual Service
2020-04-12 09:30 - 10:30
Please join us on YouTube for a virtual worship service. Throughout the week we have created this video for you by finding a good place alone or gathering in small groups so that we could keep our distance and stay safe but still share time together on Sunday morning. We hope to fill the place you are in with praises for a few minutes, pray together, and take a few moments wherever you are to reflect with us. If you watched our video during the week know that many of your friends and church family have watched the video with you even though we are apart.
This link will be accessible starting at 9:30 on April 12th: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3wUhx4OYl0

Live Stream
2020-03-29 10:30 - 12:00
Welcome,
Thank you for checking out our Live Steam. We hope you enjoy our time together. We encourage you to make a comment in our live stream. If there are issues or if you want to say “hi” we would love to hear from you!
Please click on the link below to view the service at 10:30 am on Sunday.
https://www.youtube.com/user/FBCpenticton

Ash Wednesday
2020-02-26 19:00 - 20:30 | First Baptist Church, 1498 Government Street, Penticton, BC, Canada
Joins us on the evening of Ash Wednesday, February 26 as we enter the season of Lent. Lent is a season on contemplation, prayer and confession leading up to Good Friday and Easter. Our service will start at 7 pm in the Sanctuary.

Christmas Craft Day Camp
2019-11-30 10:00 - 14:00 | First Baptist Church, 1498 Government Street, Penticton, BC, Canada
Join us on November 30th, from 10 am – 2 pm as we make crafts, have lunch and get ready for the Christmas season. We look forward to having kids from grades 1 – 5 make gifts and ornaments for their families. If you would like to register please stop by the church office on Tuesday – Thursday from 9-1 or email fbcpenticton.com for a registration form.

Roof Project Update
2019-11-26 08:00 - 17:00
We are excited and very grateful to announce that we have raised the needed funds to replace the sanctuary roof. Thank you, to eveyone that helped give toward this project. The roof will be replace in early 2020. Thank you, The Board

"Table Talk"
2019-10-23 08:00 - 17:00
http://fbcpenticton.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/38-Table-Talk.mp3
Pastor Les shared from Luke 14:12-24 on the “Parable of the Great Banquet”.
If you would like to watch this sermon please click on the link below.
https://youtu.be/orkFUTokOts

Picnic In The Park
2019-08-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Skaha Lake Park
Join us at Skaha Lake Park picnic area every Wednesday in July and August, starting July 3rd! The church will provide burgers, hot dogs, buns and all the fixings. Bring a lawn chair and a salad or dessert to share and your swimsuit if you wish! Dinner starts at 6 pm, invite your visiting guests and neighbours along as well!
