Hallelujah Night 2026 is coming up Saturday, October 31, from 5:00 to 7:30 PM at 9258 Center St, Manassas, VA. We’ll have games, candy, and food for the families in our church and community.
Want to help? We have some open roles available! Please let us know here: https://forms.gle/6fu5t2anHhRgE8yV6
THURSDAYS, 7:30 TO 8:30pm
We are excited to share that, in response to overwhelming demand, IGNITE, our engaging Bible study for young adults aged 19 to 35, will now take place weekly! Join us every Thursday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. for a truly enriching and transformative experience.
Feel free to invite your friends, no matter their connection to FBC. Everyone is welcome! Let us come together to ignite our faith on this incredible journey. The CREW Leadership team looks forward to seeing you there.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Manassas Christmas Parade
We are looking for volunteers to help coordinate activities for the Manassas Christmas Parade, including organizing and preparing materials for our float-build night. Many hands make light work, so come help us make this year’s celebration special.
Interested in volunteering? Contact us at youth@fbcmanassas.org.
Stay connected, there is even more to come from the Youth Ministry.
REHEARSALS SEPTEMBER 29 AND OCTOBER 2 • 7:00 PM
Calling All Women and Young Ladies
The Women’s Day Choir will have their first rehearsal on September 29 in the main sanctuary at 7:00 PM. Rev. Davis will be our director. Our second rehearsal will be Thursday, October 2, at 7:00 PM. We will sing on the first Sunday in October.
No experience is needed, just a willingness to make a joyful noise unto the Lord. We want to fill the choir loft. The Women’s Ministry
Dear FBC Families,
Our hearts are heavy following the recent shooting in our community that tragically took the life of a young girl. We know that several of our youth were nearby, witnessed what happened, or knew the young lady.
We want our young people to hear this clearly: you do not have to carry this alone.
After a traumatic event, young people may experience sadness, fear, anger, trouble sleeping or concentrating, or may simply not know how they feel. These reactions can be normal after something frightening or tragic.
Parents, we encourage you to check in with your children, listen without pressure, reassure them, and limit repeated exposure to news and social media about the incident.
Please know that the FBC Counseling Ministry and FBC Youth Ministry are here to support both our youth and their families in any way we can. If you or your child would like someone to talk with, pray with, or simply listen, please reach out to Dr. Daphne King at drdaphnelynnking@yahoo.com.
Additional resources for parents and caregivers are included at the end of this email.
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.” Psalm 34:18
With love and prayer,
FBC Youth Ministry & FBC Counseling Ministry
There’s lots happening in the Youth Ministry this fall! Mark your calendars and join us for these upcoming events and opportunities.
Back-to-School Event at Urban Air | Sunday, September 13 | 12–2 PM
Let’s kick off the school year with some fun at Urban Air Gainesville! Limited tickets are still available, so sign up today! Click Here to Register
Paradise (Grades 6-8) & Torchbearers (Grades 9-12) Meeting | Saturday, September 26 | 12-1:30 PM
An engaging session focused on financial literacy and building smart money habits for the future. Want to learn more? Watch this short promo video: https://tinyurl.com/3ddxadx7.
Angelic Circle (Grades K-5) Meeting | Saturday, October 3 | Immediately following Youth Choir Rehearsal
Will gather for its next meeting on Saturday, October 3. We look forward to another opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together!
Manassas Christmas Play — Volunteers Needed!
We’re looking for volunteers to help coordinate activities for the Manassas Christmas Play, including organizing and preparing materials for our float-build night. Many hands make light work—come help us make this year’s celebration special! Interested in volunteering? Contact us at: youth@fbcmanassas.org.
Stay connected—there’s even more to come from the
Youth Ministry!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 • REGISTRATION ENDS SEPTEMBER 18
FBC Women’s Prayer Breakfast
The FBC Women’s Prayer Breakfast will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Park West Lions Club, 8620 Sunnygate Dr, Manassas, VA.
2026 Theme: “He Did It Before and He’ll Do It Again” (The Fourth Man in the Fire)
Scripture: Daniel 3:22-25 • Colors: Orange and Cream • Cost: $35 per person
To pay, click the link below, choose Women’s Ministry under Fund, add your amount, and in the Comments section enter “Prayer Breakfast” and the names of those you are paying for. Registration ends on September 18, 2026.
MAKE YOUR PAYMENT
Questions? Please contact Mrs. Donna Davis (dmdavis0126@gmail.com), Mrs. Cynthia Robinson (cagrobinson@gmail.com), Mrs. Patricia Benson (wezypep@verizon.net), or fbcmanassaswomen@gmail.com.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14
33rd Annual Women’s Ministry Fall Retreat 2026
Location: Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
THEME “God Did it Before and He’ll Do it Again” (The Fourth Man in the Fire) • Daniel 3:22-25
KEYNOTE Dr. Penni Sweetenburg-Lee, On Kingdom Business Ministries (OKBM), Senior Pastor; Triple “P” Enterprises, CEO
ENTERTAINMENT Keith “Kool-K” Wilson
COLORS Orange and Cream
FINAL PAYMENT October 23, 2026
Contact Mrs. Patricia Benson at wezypep@verizon.net to inquire about scholarships.
RETREAT REGISTRATION FORM
NOMINATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026
Marshall D. Williams Distinguished Service Award
Nominations are being accepted to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to First Baptist Church’s vision, mission, goals, mandate, and ministries. Nominees must be disciples of First Baptist Church and have rendered services without compensation and in a non-official capacity. Choose someone you think has done something extra special for our church and community.
Nomination forms and the box for completed forms are located on the table in the narthex. Forms may also be returned by email.
The award will be presented during our 154th Church Anniversary Worship Service on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Point of contact: Cynthia Ragland, cynrag@aol.com or 703-368-6497.
