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First Baptist Church is a loving, growing congregation of Christian disciples whose arms are open to embrace everyone, just as God embraces us all without distinction. We worship God joyfully and serve Jesus enthusiastically.

 

Coming Home

Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say, Rejoice! - Philippians 4:4

At times it felt like it would never get here and at other times it seemed to go at
break-neck speed. But now we are finally here and it is really beginning to feel like
home again. This is the third time I have left the "pretty, great state" of Utah and
it has made me realize that as much as I joke about Jesus being the only thing that
could ever get me to move back to Utah, I really do love it here. It is beautiful and
there is something special about the people I meet. The mainline churches are
unique here and they have a spirit about them that I really resonate with. And so,
as we celebrate Homecoming and our return to the program year it is for me a
personal homecoming as well. But it is more than that.

Homecoming is about returning to a place of comfort where people feel safe and
affirmed. It is about being in a place where one can be his/her self without fear of
rejection. It is not a celebration that looks to the past but one that is looking ahead
at all that we will do in the coming year (years) together. It is a time of renewal,
recommitment and revival; a time when faith and action go hand in hand. So I
invite you to join me in this very special Homecoming celebration on Sunday,
September 12th as we look forward to experiencing together all that the future
promises.


Grace and Peace,
Pastor Curtis 

 

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