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Third's 175th Anniversary Celebration concludes with Gala Luncheon
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
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…
Family Fall hayride
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…
Youth ABY Fall Gathering
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…
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…
Fall 2025 - College students get involved
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…
Families - join us next Saturday in Union MO (Special Train Program)
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…
August - Men's and Youth retreat
Linda and Nelson Roos, with help hosted a wonderful and generous Men's and Youth retreat this past Saturday--we are so thankful for this community God has brought together and opportunities like this to be together. More…
Reserve your seat - Restorative Practices Circle (Spiritual Self-care) 7/23/25
Restorative Practices recognize the importance of maintaining positive relationships and provide a pathway for encouraging community building, restoring trust, and holding space for healing. More…