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Third's 175th Anniversary Celebration concludes with Gala Luncheon

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Third's 175th Anniversary Celebration Gala Luncheon Artistic creation honoring 175th year, created by Sydney Bailey (Sanker) is unveiled in Pillsbury Threshold More…


Special Volunteer Opportunities: Alexandria Hamilton Christmas Basket Ministry

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Friends, A very special December Food Pantry Event...Third's annual Alexandria Hamilton Christmas Basket Ministry needs your help! Thursday, December 18: Help unload the food truck about noon. Please contact Monican McDaniel-Collins for details. Friday, December 19: Christmas basket prep day begins at 9:00AM. Saturday, December 20: Now for the giveaway--the fun part! Volunteers arrive at 8:00 AM. Guests will get invitations to come at appointed times between 9:00 and 10:30 for their pre-bagged Christmas baskets. Many hands will make quick work, plan to stay until 11:30 for quick clean up. There will be snacks, music, toys and gift wrapping for guests with children, and a festive atmosphere as we share this Advent season with our community. More…


TBC hosts performances of world-premiere music.

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TBC hosted final Sunday celebration of the 175th December 7 with world premiered music More…


TBC sponsors students from CAC for Christmas

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TBC collectively sponsored 23 students from CAC by fulfilling items from their Christmas wish lists. More…


International Missionaries (ABC) Dan and Sarah Chetti

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International missionaries (ABC) Dan and Sarah Chetti shared from their work in the Arab World. More…


Family Fall hayride

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Families enjoyed a time of connection on a Friday night in November. Forest Park hosted Third at a bonfire and a hayride around the park. More…


The final anniversary celebration luncheon, December 6th (RSVP required)

There is no charge for the final anniversary celebration luncheon on Saturday, December 6th at noon, but reservations are required. Call or stop by the church office no later than November 30th to make a reservation. 175th Anniversary Christmas ornaments are available to purchase for $10.00. More…


Youth ABY Fall Gathering

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Thanksgiving for safe return of all fall camp participants. The ABY Fall Gathering was hosted by First Baptist Church Bloomington, IL from Friday, November 7- Sunday, November 9. Tommy received wonderful feedback from camp and deeply grateful for leadership of Drew Phillips and Natalie Thiems. More…


Third Continues the Celebration of 175 Years of Legacy!

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Third continues its 175 anniversary celebration by highlighting historic and continued missions support and involvement. Many thanks to Peggy Pittenger our Missions Chair, and Dr. Richard Hipps our guest preacher. More…


Upcoming Youth Programming Opportunities

Youth to participate in gathering November 7-9, FBC Bloomington, IL November 14 hayride for children at Forest Park contact Drew Phillips, for more information and to secure your seat. More…