Souper Bowl Sunday Success
On Sunday, February 8, the church gathered after worship to join in a soup and chili cook off to help the youth and children ministries raise money to attend Passport Camps this summer. The cook off was a delicious success that concluded with a raffle drawing to win the opportunity to pie Pastor David. As you can see in the picture above, Claire Haun was the proud winner of that experience! Here is what Rev. Beth Bailey had to say about theafternoon:
“Our Souper Bowl Cook-Off was filled with many talented chefs and lots of fun! We had a great time trying different soups and chilis made by different members of our congregation. The winners for our cook-off were Addie Stewart for the chili category and Isaac Silver for the soup category. Thank you to everyone who volunteered, attended, and donated to help our youth and children attend Passport Campsthissummer!”
A Theatrical Tribute to the Civil Rights Movement
Wednesday, February 25th, 9:45 am-4 pm
Join us for a powerful stage production that brings history to life at the Weinberg Center for the Arts in Frederick, MD. We will enjoy a daytime performance that is part of a specific series offering inclusive and affordable art experiences for students and adults. After attending the 12:15pm show we will split into smaller groups for lunch in the downtown area of Frederick before heading back to VA. Tickets are $15 and lunch will be on your own. Please sign up by February 15th by calling the church office or emailing Tammy. Please contact Erin Silver with any questions. *You are encouraged to bring a light snack on the bus since lunch will be after the show.
Ash Wednesday Service
Wednesday, February 18th, 7 pm
Ash Wednesday marks a holy beginning. We will gather as a church family to step into the season of Lent together—a season of honesty, reflection, grace, and renewal. I hope you will come, and even more, that you might invite someone to walk this road with you.
Ash Wednesday is one of the most ancient and meaningful moments in the Christian year. We receive ashes on our foreheads or hands as a simple, powerful reminder: we are human, we are finite, and we are deeply loved by God. The words spoken —“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return”—are not meant to shame us, but to free us. They call us to humility, truthfulness, and hope.
In Scripture, ashes are a sign of repentance and renewal—not performative religion, but hearts turned back toward God. As Isaiah reminds us, the truest act of faith is not what we display outwardly, but how we live inwardly: loosening the bonds of injustice, caring for our neighbors, and becoming repairers of what is broken. Ash Wednesday invites us to begin Lent not with guilt, but with grace—with a willingness to be honest about who we are and open to who God is shaping us to become.
This year, our Ash Wednesday service will also center on water and baptism—remembering that before we are marked with ashes, we are claimed by love. Before repentance, there is belonging. Before transformation, there is grace. We begin Lent by remembering who we are and whose we are.
This service is quiet, reflective, and deeply meaningful. It is appropriate for all ages and all stages of faith—whether Lent is familiar or brand new to you. If you have ever felt weary, disconnected, or longing for a fresh start, this night is for you.
Come as you are. Bring a friend. Begin again.
Let us start this Lenten journey together—starting with God
Coldest Night of the Year Walk: Join Our Team!
The Coldest Night of the Year walk will take place on February 28, and is a meaningful way to support Micah’s ongoing ministry through prayer, participation, or financial gifts. Scan the QR code to join the team! If you have questions or would like to connect directly, Brian Christmas is happy to help and can be reached by text or email at 540-429-1879 or brianscottchristmas@gmail.com
Off to a Good Start
Wow, January is already history, and what a month it was! BRRRRR! But thank you for not letting the cold temps freeze your stewardship. Here is a summary of our stewardship for January.
Ministry Budget
The operating budget that covers all the basic administrative and missional expenses of the church. We ended the month with offerings exceeding the amount you gave last January by $686. That’s not bad though considering that the last Sunday of January was a snowy Sunday, which always wreaks havoc on the offerings. The total received for January was $82,677. As usual, the expenses for the month exceeded the revenue (the expenses were $130,830), so let’s be diligent in making our gifts faithfully and timely.
Watering the Roots Capital Fund
An accumulating fund that banks money to be used for major future renovation and repair projects.
Gifts received in January totaled $1,475 and there were no expenses. The balance of the fund is $358,043.76.
The Benevolence Fund
Provides assistance to persons unable to meet their basic needs for housing, food, clothing, medical care, etc.
It is no secret to most of us that the cost of decent housing in this area is very high. In January we had two more of our member families face critical housing issues, who were assisted through this fund. Gifts received were $5,115 and the expenditures totaled $30,007, leaving the fund in deficit by $24,892. Gifts to this fund over and above your regular gifts are well used and gratefully received.
Don’t forget. All offerings and gifts received are credited to the Ministry Budget unless otherwise designated. So, if you wish to make a gift to Watering the Roots Capital Fund or the Benevolence Fund please make that designation.
2025 Giving Statements
If you wish to have a copy of your 2026 Giving Statement, please contact the church office and your statement can be mailed or emailed to you. If you have already set up a personal login for REALM, the church database, you can log in to your account and retrieve your statement at your convenience.
Upcoming Events
Sunday Night Youth (SNY)
Sunday, February 15, 6-7:30 pm
All youth in 7th–12th grade are invited to join us for dinner, games, and continuing our series on Jesus’ parables from 6:00–7:30 PM in the Youth Area. All are welcome and bring a friend! Contact Beth Bailey at beth@fxbgbaptist.org for more details.
Mission Possible
Sunday, February 15, 6-7:30 pm
Join us for our next Mission Night as we explore missions around the world! We’ll share dinner together before diving into stories and activities that help us discover how people serve and share God’s love in every corner of the globe. To help us plan enough dinner, please email Stephanie if you plan to attend: stephanie@fxbgbaptist.org. We can’t wait to learn and grow together!
Ladies Fellowship
Thursday, February 26, 11:30 am
All ladies are invited to join in a time of fellowship at Fujiya House in Central Park (located diagonally across from Khols). RSVP by Monday, February 23rd to Linda Britt, at lindpau@aol.com or Gail Hylton, at gailhylton7@gmail.com. Please come and bring a friend! We are hoping that you will join us!
Theology on Tap
Tuesday, March 3 , 7- 8:30 pm rd
Theology on Tap is back for 2026! All adults 21+ are invited to join us for engaging dialogue about current events and theology around a table at Strangeways Brewing. Our dates for the spring are Feb. 10th, March 3rd and 17th, and April 14th and 28th. All are welcome and bring a friend! Contact Beth Bailey at beth@fxbgbaptist.org for more details.
Mission Madness
March 20th-22nd, Richmond, VA
All youth (6th-12th grade) are invited to join us for a weekend of missions, worship, and fellowship in Richmond, VA! We will stay at a hotel in Richmond, have worship and meals at Richmond's First Baptist Church, and then participate in mission projects around the city. This missions-centered retreat goes from Friday evening (5 pm) to Sunday morning (back around noon). The total cost is $100. Sign up and pay the $50 deposit by Feb. 22nd. You can scan the QR code or click the link in our weekly youth email to sign up. Contact Beth Bailey at beth@fxbgbaptist.org with any questions.
Lunch at Michie Tavern
Wednesday, March 25th, 10:30 am-3:30 pm
Join us for lunch at the historic Michie Tavern in Charlottesville. We will get a taste of the 18th century and enjoy a buffet lunch of fried chicken, sides, and peach cobbler for dessert! After lunch, you are welcome to browse the Michie Tavern shops before we head back to Fredericksburg.We will take church buses and plan to leave the parking lot at 10:30am and be back no later than 3:30pm. Cost of lunch buffet is $30 and must be paid when signing up. Please sign up by March 11th by calling the church office or emailing Tammy Snellings. Please contact Erin Silver with any questions.
Micah Cold Weather Shelter Season
November 15-March 15
Want to help FXBG Baptist be ready to help our unhoused neighbors? Scan the QR code, go to our church website, or see Jeanne to volunteer.
