What's Happening!

Your place for info for SFBC.

What's Happening!

Guest Information Form

Online Giving 

Prayer Requests 

First Family    

  • Deacon of the Week... is Christian Witkovskie, March 15-21. 
  • 28 Days of Prayer... Join us in preparing our hearts and lifting up those who are furthering the Kingdom of Heaven this Easter Season. Prayer guides are available here on the What's Happening Page, Daily reminders on our Facebook page, and with paper calendars at church. You may access the entire guide by clicking here. 
    • Friday, March 13 - All our Ministry Teams, Committees, and those who serve in our church family and in local ministries
    • Saturday, March 14 - Our Bible Fellowship Teachers and small groups
    • Sunday, March 15 - North Central Baptist Network Churches and Semi-Annual Meeting
    • Monday, March 16 - Father’s Love & Backpack Project to Shelby County Schools
    • Tuesday, March 17 - ALC & Parenting Class
    • Wednesday, March 18 - AWAKE and food distribution
    • Thursday, March 19 - Operation Care
    • Friday, March 20 - Touched Twice Worship service and Clinic tomorrow
    • Saturday, March 21 - Kentucky Baptist Convention, KYDR, (Reminder, Touched Twice is today.)
  • SFBC T-Shirts... We have new SFBC T-shirts for sale! We are taking orders now for adult and children sizes through this Monday, March 16. The cost is $15 per shirt and an additional $2 for 2XL, 3XL, and 4XL. Complete this form to order shirts for your family!
  • Weekday Preschool Registration is now open! Please contact Chad or the church office for more information or click here for the links. Scroll down to Weekday Preschool. 
  • Shelby Touched Twice Clinic... Saturday, March 21, 2026. Sign up to volunteer here.  March 17 & 19 - Volunteer Training at 6:30 pm, March 19 - Prayer Vigil at 5 pm-8 pm, March 20 - Set up after Noon, March 21 - Clinic Hours 10 am - 4:00 pm,  Registration at 7:00 am.
  • Easter Lily Order Form... Easter Sunday is April 5th. Lilies can be purchased and donated to the church to help decorate our sanctuary for Easter. Order forms are located at the back awning, front foyer, and church office entrances. Lilies are $10 each and will be ordered by March 26th. Memoriam and honorariums will be included in the morning worship service. Lilies will be available to take home following the Easter service.
  • Adult VBS Registration... Sign up now for Adult VBS on April 13-15, 9:00 am-12:00 pm each day. Bible Study, Crafts, Snacks, Mission Moments, Games and so much more! Legacy Service and Fellowship will be on April 16 with a special presentation from Kentucky Baptist Foundation on making your money work for you. 
  • Children's New Christian Lunch... We will have a New Christian lunch on Sunday, March 22, following the Worship Service in The Rock Room. This is for any child 2nd Grade through 5th Grade who is asking questions about what it means to be a Christian and their parents. Please RSVP with Chad by Thursday, March 19 so we can order the correct amount of food.
  • Road to Resurrection is on Sunday, March 29, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. This is a night for families of our church and community to experience Easter. Please be watching for ways to volunteer. We will need donations of individually wrapped candy. Please bring to the orange bins at the black awning door, (Door #6) and by the church office (Door #1).
  • One Call Alerts... To receive One Call phone and text messages from the church, please sign up here. We send updates, cancellations and event reminders. Stay updated! 
  • Bible Reading Plans... Would you like to begin a Bible Reading Plan? Check out the list with several options and find that one that works for you to help you grow in your relationship with Christ!
  • RightNow Media... If you would like free access to an extensive library of thousands of video Bible Studies, leadership videos, kids' programs, video resources for parenting, marriage, discipleship and more, please email or call the church office at 502-633-1317.
  • Church Events... Please click here for our upcoming church events.
Children's Ministry  
  • Weekday Preschool Registration is now open! Please contact Chad or the church office for more information or click here for the links. Scroll down to Weekday Preschool. 
  • Children's New Christian Lunch... We will have a New Christian lunch on Sunday, March 22 following the Worship Service in The Rock Room. This is for any child 2nd Grade through 5th Grade who is asking questions about what it means to be a Christian and their parents. Please RSVP with Chad by Thursday, March 19 so we can order the correct amount of food.
  • Road to Resurrection will be Sunday, March 29, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. This is a night for families of our church and community to experience Easter. Please be watching for ways to volunteer. We will need donations of individually wrapped candy. Please bring to the orange bins at the black awning door, (Door #6) and by the church office (Door #1).
  • CentriKid Summer Camp... Our summer camp for 3rd Grade - 6th Grade is July 13-17, at Campbellsville University in Campbellsville, KY. The initial deposit of $125 is now. We will have a fundraiser to help offset the camp fees of $400 at a later date.
  • Emerald Crossing VBS Summer Experience... Mark your calendar for June 14-18 for our Emerald Crossing VBS Summer Experience this summer!
  • American Heritage Girls... AHG is a Christ-centered, character and leadership development program for young girls ages 5- 18 years. AHG meetings are led by Jessi Brown and Angie Brown. Join them in the Fellowship Hall. 
Men's Ministry
  • Men’s Bible Study… Mike Fackler leads the foretelling book of Revelation on Saturdays at 8:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. We hope you come and join us.    
  • Men’s Tuesday Morning Bible Study… This dedicated Men’s Bible study group continues their 8:00 am meetings on Tuesday morning for breakfast and Bible study at the Cracker Barrel. Guests are welcome!  
Worship Ministry
  • Worship Choir...  "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord!"  We invite you to join us for choir at 7:30 pm on Wednesdays in the Choir Suite. If you would like to be a part of our praise team, please call Pastor Martin, 502-633-1317.   
MidWeek 
  • MidWeek Meal... March 18: Chicken, Broccoli & Rice Casserole or Steak & Gravy Hash, Spring Mix Salad, Glazed Carrots, Corn Bread, and Assorted Dessert. Kids: Corn Dogs or Half Portion of Adult Entre, Glazed Carrots and Dessert. MidWeek Clean-up is by the Learners Adult Bible Fellowship Class. 
  • MidWeek Studies... Our adult study on the book of Genesis resumes with Pastor Dan leading.
  • Women's Midweek Study... Ladies, how can YOU serve? In 1 Peter 4:10a it tells us that "Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others..."Obviously, what this service looks like in our lives will vary with age, circumstances, and the seasons of life, but all Christ followers should worship Him by loving and serving others. Here at Shelbyville First Baptist, we have various ways to serve. Beginning Wednesday, March 25, we will start a new weekly focus on ways we can serve others in our church and in the community. Come to room 300 at 6:15pm, as we share ways you can help serve others. We will have some special speakers who will share how they are serving in our community and ways we can help!
Missions/Ministry
  • Annie Armstrong Easter Goal... Our Annie Armstrong Easter goal is $15,000 this year. Your prayers and gifts to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering® provide support for thousands of missionaries. New churches are being planted in unreached communities and needs are being met.
  • Shelby Touched Twice Event Dates & Times at Shelbyville FBC:  Tues. March 17 & Thur. March 19 Volunteer Training at 6:30-8:00 pm / Thurs. March 19 Prayer Vigil 5 pm-8 pm / Friday, March 20 at 7:00 pm, Volunteer Dedication Service / Saturday March 21 Clinic Hours 10 am-4:00 pm. Registration at 7:00 am.  
  • Mary Sampson WMU... Our Mary Sampson WMU meet each month on Tuesdays at 10:00 am in the Barrett Bible Fellowship classroom. Come be a part of learning about missions and how missions' impact so many across the globe. Our next meeting is March 7. 
  • The Sending Table... The Sending Table is a new group at Shelbyville FBC who want to learn about how Southern Baptist Missions are impacting the Kingdom and experience missions as a church through giving, praying and going. You are welcome to join us for our next meeting on Thursday, March 26, at 6:15 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
  • Blessing Box Ministry... We have two Blessing Boxes. One is for food items and the other for items such as toiletries, blankets, jackets, hats and gloves. You may bring your contributions and place them in the wheelbarrow located at the office entrance. (If you drop off your contributions anywhere else, we are unable to get a count of them.) Thank you for ALL of your support to this invaluable ministry!
  • Bible Study Fellowship…  BSF is an international organization for women with participants from all ages from all around the world. It's back in full swing on Thursdays, 9:30 am-11:00 am. The new study Exile and Return is taken from the Old Testament. The leader is Laura Lyon. Call the church office if you would like to know more about BSF or go to bsfinternational.org. 
  • Support Missions…  You can support missions while shopping at Kroger! SFBC can earn rewards from Kroger at the same time you earn your rewards and it's free! You can enroll easily. Visit KrogerCommunityRewards.com and sign in to your account or create an account. Then select First Baptist Church Shelbyville as your organization. The funds received by SFBC are split between Sunrise Children's Services, Oneida  Baptist Institute, and Clear Creek Bible College. 

Mission Moment 

Project 3000 Missionary Explorers

"We met a believer who faced death threats and rejection from his Muslim community after coming to Christ. Still, he remains faithful and shares the gospel. Pray for his safety, boldness, and for all believers suffering for Christ." Stephen and Lily Ferrell, Missionary Explorers

March 15, 2026

Welcome
Songs
Battle Belongs
Are You Washed in the Blood (136)
Offering
Trust in God
Way Maker
Message
Time of Response
Jesus Loves Me

Financial Spotlight
Contact us!

Please feel free to contact the church office at 502-633-1317 or .