CALENDAR
Sundays
9:15am - Bible study groups for all ages
10:45am - Worship Service
Wednesdays (January 10 - May 22, 2024)
10:30am - Midpoint Bible Study for adults
6:15pm - Bible study groups for all ages, including AWANA for preschoolers and children
Thursdays
1825 Bible Study for Young Adults
Community groups utilizing our facilities weekly.
Black Creek Young Marines: Mondays, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Operation Barnabas: Tuesdays, 6pm-8pm
Senior Adult low-impact exercise class Mondays, Wednesdays, & Friday: 9am-11am
Gideons: Saturdays, 6:30am-8:30am
YMCA Youth Basketball: Saturdays in January & February
Jacksonville Athletic Academy: Fall & Spring Semesters
North Florida Suns Basketball: Tuesdays & Thursdays, February - May
Widows Luncheon
This luncheon sponsored by our deacons and provided by a group of ladies in our church is for church members who are widows. Please contact the church office if you plan to attend, or just let one of our deacons know. The meal will begin at 11am in the gymnasium of FBCOP.
Senior Adult Luncheon
Senior Adult Luncheon meets in the FBCOP gymnasium. All are welcome. Attendees are asked to bring a dish or dessert for the meal.
New & Prospective Members Class
This class is required for all new members of First Baptist Church. It is led by one of our pastors. Children and preschool Bible Study groups occur at this time as well. Join us in our church library (Building C) for an opportunity to learn about our church.
High School Senior Summit
Our high school senior summit is an annual family equipping event that takes place before high school graduation. Parents, pastors, and student leaders share a meal together. Students will be charged by our student ministry staff as they close this chapter of life and embark on the next.
The focal point of the Senior Summit is a time for parents to read their pre-written blessing over them. We provide resources for families to lead in this time as they prepare for the following Sunday’s high school graduate recognition.
High School Graduate Recognition
This family milestone takes place on Sunday morning. During this service, along with the recognition prior, we thank God for our high school graduates and recognize them at the beginning of our worship service, with a time of prayer and public blessing.
Youth Camp
CAMP IS FULL. WE CANNOT REGISTER ANY ADDITIONAL STUDENTS.
Our students will be going to Generate Camp at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. The cost is $380 and a $100 deposit is due in January 2024. For now, you can sign up at no cost and mark your calendars to ensure you don’t miss out. This camp is for students in grades 6-12 during the 2023-2024 school year.
New & Prospective Members Class
This class is required for all new members of First Baptist Church. It is led by one of our pastors. Children and preschool Bible Study groups occur at this time as well. Join us in our church library (Building C) for an opportunity to learn about our church.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School is for children in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade.
Youthiversity
Youthiversity is our sixth grade track during our annual Vacation Bible School.
Youthiversity
Youthiversity is our sixth grade track during our annual Vacation Bible School.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School is for children in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School is for children in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade.
Youthiversity
Youthiversity is our sixth grade track during our annual Vacation Bible School.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School is for children in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade.
Youthiversity
Youthiversity is our sixth grade track during our annual Vacation Bible School.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School is for children in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade.
Youthiversity
Youthiversity is our sixth grade track during our annual Vacation Bible School.
New & Prospective Members Class
This class is required for all new members of First Baptist Church. It is led by one of our pastors. Children and preschool Bible Study groups occur at this time as well. Join us in our church library (Building C) for an opportunity to learn about our church.
Super Summer Kids
Super Summer Kids is our summer camp for those who have completed 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade in Spring 2024. Super Summer is at Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center in Leesburg and only costs $298 per person. Deposits of $50 per child are due February 11.
New & Prospective Members Class
This class is required for all new members of First Baptist Church. It is led by one of our pastors. Children and preschool Bible Study groups occur at this time as well. Join us in our church library (Building C) for an opportunity to learn about our church.
New & Prospective Members Class
This class is required for all new members of First Baptist Church. It is led by one of our pastors. Children and preschool Bible Study groups occur at this time as well. Join us in our church library (Building C) for an opportunity to learn about our church.
New & Prospective Members Class
This class is required for all new members of First Baptist Church. It is led by one of our pastors. Children and preschool Bible Study groups occur at this time as well. Join us in our church library (Building C) for an opportunity to learn about our church.
Love Where We Live on October 31
We encourage members of FBCOP to love where we live on October 31 by intentionally and strategically using the day to meet neighbors, serve them, and either begin or grow relationships. People matter and this day provides an opportunity to show love to neighbor and to begin or continue gospel conversations with them. So, there is no event on the church property this evening, but there will be many events with the church as our family members are “being the church” where they live.
HOW TO LOVE WHERE WE LIVE ON OCTOBER 31…
Pray for those in your neighborhood. Pray for new relationships and for existing ones to grow.
Be intentional. Be real. Be the neighbor others want.
Don’t let Halloween be the only time you engage with your neighbors intentionally. Be prepared to have gospel conversations.
PLEASE DON’T…
Turn off your porch light as a protest to the holiday.
Hand out Bible tracts instead of candy.
Hand out candy alternatives (toothbrush, fruit, healthy snacks.) Let parents determine.
Scare children or prank people as they come to your house.
SOME IDEAS…
Provide bottled water, soft drinks, or hot chocolate to parents.
If you live on cul-de-sac, work with your neighbors to provide a group event.
Create a photo booth. Don’t take pics on your phone, but provide a “selfie booth.”
Carpool with neighbors to places that are providing large events.
Give out glowsticks or glow-in-the dark necklaces in addition to candy.
Give out the good candy. Ask a kid.
AFTERWARD…
HELP CLEAN UP - You may have that neighbor who goes all out with decorations. Offer to help with the clean up or taking down of the items.
BE A FRIEND - You may meet neighbors you have lived near for a while. Learn their names and seek ways to serve them. Love your neighbors, but not as a project. Live out your faith.
New & Prospective Members Class
This class is required for all new members of First Baptist Church. It is led by one of our pastors. Children and preschool Bible Study groups occur at this time as well. Join us in our church library (Building C) for an opportunity to learn about our church.
New & Prospective Members Class
This class is required for all new members of First Baptist Church. It is led by one of our pastors. Children and preschool Bible Study groups occur at this time as well. Join us in our church library (Building C) for an opportunity to learn about our church.
Christmas Eve - Candlelight & Carols
We will gather on Christmas Eve at 6pm to worship the Lord and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. This is a family service, so no separate child-care is available. Join us and bring the entire family as we celebrate Christmas together.
DiscipleNow 2025
This is our annual spring discipleship weekend. Our theme is RELENTLESS.
Good Friday Service
Seven pastors each preaching seven-minute sermons on the seven final sayings of Christ from the cross.
Youth Camp
Our students will be going to Generate Camp at Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee. This camp is for students in grades 6-12 during the 2024-2025 school year.
FBCOP Grand Prix
Our Grand Prix is church-wide. Join us after worship on Sunday, April 21 in the gym for the FBCOP Grand Prix. Church members may pre-purchase a car kit from our children’s ministry and then enter their vehicle into the race. The cars are small and there are guidelines for weight and add-ons. Concessions will be sold and proceeds from food sales will provide scholarship money for our Super Summer Kids.
New & Prospective Members Class
This class is required for all new members of First Baptist Church. It is led by one of our pastors. Children and preschool Bible Study groups occur at this time as well. Join us in our church library (Building C) for an opportunity to learn about our church.
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.
Nerf Night for Kids
Nerf Night for kids!
Bring your Nerf guns and we will provide all the projectiles. There are two times for kids to play.
5pm - 6pm: Preschoolers through First Grade
6pm - 7pm: Second Grade through Fifth Grade
Senior Adult Luncheon
Senior Adult Luncheon meets in the FBCOP gymnasium. All are welcome. Attendees are asked to bring a dish or dessert for the meal.
Caring for God’s Creation
A special morning for children (preschool through third grade) and their parents/grandparents. Contact Erin at eknight@opfirst.org to register. Detailed information, including directions to the house, will be provided to those who register.
Good Friday Service
Plan now to join us on Good Friday, March 29 at 7pm for our time of worship and focus upon the cross as we prepare for Resurrection Sunday.
Seven pastors each preaching seven-minute sermons on the seven final sayings of Christ from the cross.
Preaching this year:
Bob Bumgarner, Lead Missional Strategist, First Coast Churches
Mike Godfrey, Associate Pastor, FBC Orange Park
Curtis Haynes, Pastor, TLIMS Church, Jacksonville Fl
Chris Pruitt, Pastor, Hillcrest Baptist Church
Jonathan Reavis, Pastor, Shindler Drive Baptist Church
David Tarkington, Pastor, FBC Orange Park
Brian Tavormina, Pastor, Redeemer Saint Johns
Seniors on a Mission “Mastering Your Smartphone”
Seniors on a Mission will be bringing their mobile unit to FBCOP on Thursday, March 28 from 8am-5pm. There are a few training spaces left. For those interested, call 904-616-2956.
Church-wide Worship Service - DiscipleNow Weekend
On Saturday evening at 6:30pm we invite all church family members to join our students for an incredible time of worship with Rechab Gray preaching and Demetrius Hicks leading in worship. Rechab was our student camp pastor last summer at Generate and he pastors a church in Orlando. Demetrius serves as the worship leader at his church.
DiscipleNow Weekend
This is our annual spring discipleship weekend. Students will have activities at the church as well as in host homes sponsored by church members. We have numerous other churches joining us for our recreation on Saturday and will doing the same study our students are. Our theme this year is REDEFINED.
On Saturday evening we invite all family members to join our students for an incredible time of worship with Rechab Gray preaching and Demetrius Hicks leading in worship. Rechab was our camp pastor last summer at Generate and he pastors a church in Orlando. Demetrius serves as the worship leader at his church.
Senior Adult Luncheon
Senior Adult Luncheon meets in the FBCOP gymnasium. All are welcome. Attendees are asked to bring a dish or dessert for the meal.
Kids Spring Retreat
Our children's spring retreat - Bible Boot Camp will be held here at FBCOP.
This camp is for those who are in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade in spring 2024.
New & Prospective Members Class
This class is required for all new members of First Baptist Church. It is led by one of our pastors. Children and preschool Bible Study groups occur at this time as well. Join us in our church library (Building C) for an opportunity to learn about our church.
Safeguards 4 Kids with Julie Lowe
1 in 3 girls and 1 in 7 boys will be sexually abused before the age of 18. What can Christians do to change these disturbing facts?
Julie Lowe argues that Christians must lead the way in prevention and response measures to keep kids safe and to respond with the hope of the gospel. Julie is a licensed professional counselor who brings over twenty years of counseling experience to help equip parents to become aware of this issue, and equip their children to recognize, respond, and report immoral behavior from an adult.
Safeguards 4 Kids will help parents and caregivers to have wisdom and discernment in parenting, and will teach them how to have age-appropriate conversations with their kids about abuse and threats. In addition to Julie’s presentation, we will also have mini-talks addressing human trafficking and internet safety for kids.
Join us, so that you can safeguard your kids and equip them with the wisdom necessary to navigate a fallen world.
Lunch included! Opportunities to win raffle prizes including multiple $500 SeaWorld gift cards! Free resources!
Young Adult Trivia Night
Our 1825 (young adults ages 18-25) group will be meeting tonight at the Brick Oven Pizzeria and Gastropub for dinner (Dutch treat) and trivia. Contact John Green for details.
Marriage Date Night: A Night of Laughter & Music for Couples
A night of laughter featuring two of the best Christian comedians around. A night of music featuring an incredible artist. It’s a date night. Tickets available at FBCOP or through the link below. Sponsored by Compassion International.
Souper Bowl of Caring
On this Super Bowl Sunday, we will be participating Souper Bowl of Caring by collecting canned goods and other dry good items for the Orange Park Clothes and Food Closet.
“Swoop! There It Is.” Student Fellowship
THIS EVENT IS FULL. REGISTRATION IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE.
We are going to Topgolf for a couple of hours of competition with each other…and of eating nachos and enjoying the time together. We will leave FBCOP at 10:15am. Our tee time is 11am and we will golf until 1pm. Following Topgolf, we will go to UNF to watch the Ospreys men’s basketball team take on the University of Central Arkansas.
New & Prospective Members Class
This class is required for all new members of First Baptist Church. It is led by one of our pastors. Children and preschool Bible Study groups occur at this time as well. Join us in our church library (Building C) for an opportunity to learn about our church.
Senior Adult Luncheon
Senior Adult Luncheon meets in the FBCOP gymnasium. All are welcome. Attendees are asked to bring a dish or dessert for the meal.
Better Together Training
Training for families volunteering with Better Together with their Better Families program.
Better Families is aimed at preventing neglect and abuse before foster care is necessary. Our unique model enables parents who have fallen on hard times to voluntarily place their children with a loving host family for up to a year. The average stay is only 45 days, and 90% of families are reunited in 90 days or less. As unpaid volunteers, host families focus on caring for the children, while a network of Better Together volunteers and partners help the parents get back on their feet. By design, 100% of the families are reunified, and we’re pleased to report that 98% of them stay together and out of the foster care system.
