
CALENDAR
Sundays
9:15am - Bible study groups for all ages
10:45am - Worship Service
Community Groups
Black Creek Young Marines: Mondays, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Operation Barnabas: Tuesdays, 6pm-8pm
Senior Adult low-impact exercise class Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays: 9am-11am
Gideons: Saturdays, 6:30am-8:30am
Jacksonville Athletic Academy: Fall & Spring Semesters
North Florida Suns Basketball: Tuesdays & Thursdays, February - May
The First Baptist Church office is open Monday -Thursday each week from 8am until 5pm, unless otherwise noted.

DiscipleNow 2026
This is our annual spring discipleship weekend. Our theme is EXCHANGE.

Youthiversity
This weeklong training session is for students who have just completed the 2024-2025 school year. We meet in our student building each morning and our sessions are led by Pastor David Tarkington.

Youthiversity
This weeklong training session is for students who have just completed the 2024-2025 school year. We meet in our student building each morning and our sessions are led by Pastor David Tarkington.

Youthiversity
This weeklong training session is for students who have just completed the 2024-2025 school year. We meet in our student building each morning and our sessions are led by Pastor David Tarkington.
Meets Monday - Thursday, 9am - Noon.

Youthiversity
This weeklong training session is for students who have just completed the 2024-2025 school year. We meet in our student building each morning and our sessions are led by Pastor David Tarkington.

Youthiversity
This weeklong training session is for students who have just completed the 2024-2025 school year. We meet in our student building each morning and our sessions are led by Pastor David Tarkington.
Meets Monday - Thursday, 9am - Noon.

DiscipleNow Worship Service for ALL
As part of our annual DiscipleNow Weekend for students, we host a worship service for the entire church body and friends. There is no child-care during this service, but bring the kids. We will be worshipping together in our Worship Center at 6:30pm with special guests Stephen Handley and his band leading worship. Pastor David will be preaching.

DiscipleNow 2025
This is our annual spring discipleship weekend. Our theme is RELENTLESS.

High School Juniors & Seniors Vision Tour - Wales
Vision tour of Wales for high school juniors and seniors is March 14-20, 2025. The total cost is $1400 per person (barring an unreasonable increase for flights.) A $300 non-refundable deposit is due to secure one's spot. In addition to pay, students will have some reading assignments, evangelism training, and meetings with our pastor and missionary to Europe.
Space is limited to 8 people. If you have questions, contact Pastor David Tarkington.

Student Ministry Parents Meeting
ATTN: PARENTS OF STUDENTS (Grades 6-12)
We will have a BRIEF meeting on Wednesday, January 8 at 7:30pm (following our weekly Bible study) for parents and students. We will meet in the Student Building (Building B.) Parents will be given a schedule of spring and summer events with costs and due dates. Also, required forms for events will be provided, with a notary present so all documents can be notarized. So, bring your medical insurance information, calendar, and join us for this information meeting on Wednesday.

Student Ministry White Elephant Christmas
We will celebrate together and have fun at our annual White Elephant Christmas party. Oh, don’t forget the ugly Christmas sweaters. Students are asked to bring a wrapped (can be in a paper bag) gift that is worth no more than $5. Ideally, these are items they already have in their home and are willing to give to another.

All Access Student Ministry Wednesday
Our students (grades 7-12) are working through a series titled Overcoming Elephants in the Room on Wednesdays in October. We are focusing on issues that we all know are present, but often are ignored, such as…
Addiction
Cheating
Racism
Bullying
Pastor David will be guiding as students lead this series.

All Access Student Ministry Wednesday
Our students (grades 7-12) are working through a series titled Overcoming Elephants in the Room on Wednesdays in October. We are focusing on issues that we all know are present, but often are ignored, such as…
Addiction
Cheating
Racism
Bullying
Pastor David will be guiding as students lead this series.

Student Ministry Paxton Turkey Bowl
We are hosting the Paxton Turkey Bowl. Years ago our former Student Pastor Dave Paxton brought the Turkey Bowl to our church and we are bringing it back, and named in his memory. This will take place in our Student Building (Building B) and will begin at 6:15pm after our Friendsgiving Meal. 🦃 🎳
Dave Paxton set up the Turkey Bowl. The pins are soft drinks and the "ball" is a frozen turkey (to be donated following the games...we will be tenderizing the birds for a good Thanksgiving meal.)

Student Ministry Friendsgiving Meal
Our students are hosting a Friendsgiving meal this year during our Wednesday gathering the week before Thanksgiving Day. Our students, led by Elise Johnson, are planning the meal and will be working to get food prepared and the room set up.

All Access Student Ministry Wednesday
Our students (grades 7-12) are working through a series titled Overcoming Elephants in the Room on Wednesdays in October. We are focusing on issues that we all know are present, but often are ignored, such as…
Addiction
Cheating
Racism
Bullying
Pastor David will be guiding as students lead this series.

All Access Student Ministry Wednesday
Our students (grades 7-12) are working through a series titled Overcoming Elephants in the Room on Wednesdays in October. We are focusing on issues that we all know are present, but often are ignored, such as…
Addiction
Cheating
Racism
Bullying
Pastor David will be guiding as students lead this series.

All Access Student Ministry Wednesday
Our students (grades 7-12) are working through a series titled Idols on Wednesdays in October. We are focusing on the idols we create in our lives, specifically the idols of...
image
feelings
possessions
comfort
Pastor David will be guiding as students lead this series.

All Access Student Ministry Wednesday
Our students (grades 7-12) are working through a series titled Idols on Wednesdays in October. We are focusing on the idols we create in our lives, specifically the idols of...
image
feelings
possessions
comfort
Pastor David will be guiding as students lead this series.

All Access Student Ministry Wednesday
Our students (grades 7-12) are working through a series titled Idols on Wednesdays in October. We are focusing on the idols we create in our lives, specifically the idols of...
image
feelings
possessions
comfort
Pastor David will be guiding as students lead this series.

All Access Student Ministry Wednesday
Our students (grades 7-12) are working through a series titled Idols on Wednesdays in October. We are focusing on the idols we create in our lives, specifically the idols of...
image
feelings
possessions
comfort
Pastor David will be guiding as students lead this series.

Student Ministry Pool Day at the YMCA
For those in our student ministry and their guests (grades 7-12.) We will spend the afternoon of August 18, 3pm-6pm, swimming at the Bob Dye-Clay Family YMCA pool. Space is limited to 45. Enjoy the winding down of summer together with us.

Nerf Night for Students
Nerf Night for Students!
Bring your Nerf guns and we will provide all the projectiles. This is for students in grades seven through twelve.