Welcome toÂ
First Baptist Church
of Gardiner
47 Church Street, Gardiner, Maine 04345
Sunday Worship – 11am
Adult & Teen Bible Study – 9:30am
Children's Sunday School – During Worship
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First Baptist Church of Gardiner (Gardiner First Baptist) invites people to give their hearts and lives in faith to Jesus Christ, experiencing transformed lives through the Holy Spirit and the resurrection power of Jesus. Our members actively seek to live out their faith in daily life, praying that they may reflect God's great glory, grace, and love towards all. Everyone is welcome.
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Visitors are invited to join us as we worship God, pray, and seek to study, understand, and apply God's Word in practical ways and through God's power. We also offer fellowship, activities, and many opportunities to serve others.
To visit, please check out our schedule (scroll down) and menu (above).
Fall and Winter
Happenings
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October
31st – Trunk or Treat, 5pm – 7pm
A super-fun outdoor community and family event. For questions or concerns please reach out to Natalie Bailey at 207- 446 - 6169
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​November
2nd – Operation Christmas Child Paint Party
Join us here, Saturday 10am - 1pm
Materials will be provided.
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10th – Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Dedication during Sunday worship,11 am
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16th – Rosie Gerry, Bluegrass & Gospel Concert, Saturday, 7pm – Back by request – their music inspires foot tapping and sing along.
17th – Harvest Dinner, hosted by our deacons after Sunday Worship,12:15pm.
December
Dec. 7 – Craft Fair & More
7th – Craft Fair
Many craft vendors will be here, also games & crafts for the kids, photos with Saint Nick, & a basket raffle, Saturday,10am – 4pm. Please reach out to Natalie Bailey with questions at 207- 446 - 6169
​​13th – Downeast Brass Christmas Concert
Friday, 7pm – This popular group often packs out their venues. Proceeds will help benefit our Stained Glass Window Restoration Fundraiser.
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22nd – Christmas Worship, Sunday 11am
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24th – Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship
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Weekly Schedule
Sunday Worship
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11am Worship
Communion – first Sunday of the month
Children's Sunday School – during worship
After Worship – Everyone is invited for informal fellowship.
Refreshments or a meal are often served.
Bible Study, Prayer, Small Groups
Sunday – Bible Study Group
Fall Topic – Spiritual Warfare
9:30am, for Adults & Teens.
Our text as always is the Bible.
We will also use Dr. David Jeremiah's
study guide "Spiritual Warfare: The Armor of God"
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Wednesday – Prayer Meeting
5:30 – 6:30pm, informal and open to all
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Thursday – Men's Breakfast
7:00am – Dave's Diner
All men are invited
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Women's Bible Study – TBA
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About
First Baptist Church of Gardiner is a small church in which people are growing in Jesus Christ. We are open to people of all ages and backgrounds, and we invite people to consider growing in their relationship with God; to read and apply God's Word; and to understand and follow Jesus' teachings. Our desire is to grow toward a vibrant faith and full maturity in Him.
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We are committed to following Jesus Christ, to sharing God's message of love and grace, and to serving the people of Gardiner, the local area, and beyond. We invite you to contact us today to find out more about visiting or becoming part of the First Baptist Church of Gardiner family.
Him we proclaim, admonishing everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ.
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Colossians 1:28
-Artwork carving by Deb
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Questions?
​First Baptist Church of Gardiner is in association with:
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The Kennebec Baptist Association
The American Baptist Churches of Maine
The American Baptist Churches USA
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Our Pastor, Kenneth W. Smith, would be happy to talk with you
about First Baptist Church and our people's beliefs
and about your questions about life, God, Jesus Christ, and the Bible.
See more about Pastor Ken by clicking the button below.
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We are currently working on our website and invite you to return.
​Some children's photos on our site are stock photos courtesy of Wix.
Contact Us
Church & Office
First Baptist Church of Gardiner
47 Church Street
Gardiner, ME 04345
https://fbcofgardiner@gmail.com
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