JANUARY 2026 Communicator

January 2026, VOL 50 NO. 1

First Missionary Baptist Church

The Communicator

IN THIS ISSUE TE A NO HE MT FRO TOR A P S

A NOTE FROM PASTOR WILLIAMS Page 2

Member Highlights A FINANCIAL NOTE FROM THE FMBC FINANCIAL TEAM Page 3

MINISTRY EVENTS AT FMBC Page 6

KINGDOM SERVICE FMBC MEMBER MATTERS HIGHLIGHTS Page 7 Page 11

From the Pastor’s Pen

Dr. Carlos D. Williams, Senior Pastor

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appy New Year, FMBC much prayer, personal Family!! observations, member surveys, and private conversations, God has again shown us his I was led by the Holy Spirit unmerited favor by allowing us to formulate our 2026 focus, to behold another year. which I want to introduce in this edition of the Communicator.

God be Praised!! I am thankful for his sustaining grace in 2025. The Vision Theme for 2026 is Although the year has come entitled: “Ready, Set, G.R.O.W.” and gone, I shall not cease The acronym G.R.O.W. stands reflecting on his goodness for Growth – Reconciliation – towards me. I concur with Organization – Worship. The the Psalmist who says, “for theme is based on the following his merciful kindness is great scriptures: 1 Peter 2:1-3; 2 Peter toward us.” The reality is that 1:5-8 (Growth); St. Matthew his kindness has been great 18:15-21 (Reconciliation); toward all of us.

I Timothy 3:15; Titus 1:5 (Organization); and St. John Over the past few months, I 4:24 (Worship). have been fervently praying and seeking God’s guidance The vision is for FMBC to regarding our path forward. experience new and healthy I shared with you on another growth after a season of occasion that my focus would challenges. At the heart of this be 2026 only, so I could have theme is renewal and revival. additional time to pray and These four areas are the pillars think through a multi-year of the vision. My prayer is that vision for the church. Through as we advance through this 2

new year, we realize personal spiritual growth, reconciliation & healing, biblical realignment, and spirit-filled worship. It is vitally important that every member not only pray for the vision to come to pass, but also embrace and engage it. I fully believe with God’s power and your participation, this vision will come to pass.

This short-term vision does not cover every member's concern. However, I believe the areas of growth, reconciliation, organization, and worship are foundational to a more extensive vision plan. This vision theme was birthed from a pastor’s heart who truly cares about the spiritual well-being of God’s people. So, pray with me! Believe God with me! Most of all, G.R.O.W. with me!

Ready, Set, G.R.O.W.!!!!

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