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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…


VBS this Sunday prek-5th grade, October 12

VBS this Sunday prek-5th grade 1-4:00 pm after worship rsvp with Drew: dphillips@third-baptist.org More…


Des Peres Baptist Church Endowment Fund opportunity accepting applications through Oct 31

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In partnership with the Des Peres Baptist Church Endowment Fund the Urban Ministries Board will review application request from individuals or organizations in search of funding to launch an initiative/project or to adjust a need.  To request an application or to learn more about the opportunity please reach out to Dani Phillips, Drew Phillips, Leslie Davis, Chidi Okafor, or Lois Hunsaker. Chair - Dani Phillips (phillipsedanielle@gmail.com) More…


Celebrating 175 years

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Third continues to celebrate 175 years with Dr. Anderson preaching More…


Fall 2025 - College students get involved

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Third continues to be blessed by college students as they return for the fall semester! Students, there is a place for you here! Third, help us continue to a home away from home for our students! More…


Weekly - youth group reminder (Wednesdays)

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Students' 6th -12 grade Wednesdays after school until 5:00 come to the youth room, work on homework, read, create art, make music, play video games. We'll have dinner at 5:15 and youth group from 5:45-6:45! More…


Families - join us next Saturday in Union MO (Special Train Program)

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Families with students prek-5th grade! Join us in Union, MO Saturday, September 13 for a day of trains and fellowship together. The Church van is leaving at 9:30 and will return at 3:00. For information or to sign up, email Drew at dphillips@third-baptist.org More…