Thursday Thoughts

Speller Education Fund

Dear Church Family,

In the wake of Rev. Ray Speller’s death, so many of you have reached out with grace and kindness to express your own grief and to express your care and concern for Ray’s family, for Second Baptist Church, and for all of us who loved him and called him friend.  I have appreciated all of those words of grace and was so glad to see several of you at Ray’s funeral.  Please continue to pray for Ray’s family and for Second Baptist Church.  The days ahead will be difficult for all of them.

Here at First Baptist, as many of you know, we have a way for people to give gifts in memory of people who pass away through our memorial fund.  All you need to do is simply write “Memorial for __________” on the memo line of your gift and then several things will happen.  The family will be notified that a gift has been given in memory of their loved one (though no amount will be named).  The gift will be compiled with others so that the family may have opportunity to direct the funds toward a particular need of the church, if they wish to do so.  Otherwise, the Finance Committee can direct the funds toward a need of the church, such as the repurposing of stained-glass windows for the walkway that will be covered during our renovations, or toward a need of the community, such as the ministers’ benevolence fund that is used to help people in difficult situations.

At Ray’s funeral it was announced that Second Baptist Church would be establishing an education fund for Ray and Krystle’s four children, so that she would not need to worry about those financial needs moving forward.  Recognizing that many of you have been looking for and asking about a concrete way to support the Spellers and Second Baptist, I spoke with deacon and finance leaders at the church about this education fund.  Together, we decided to take any memorials given to the church in Ray’s honor and give them toward the establishment of this education fund by Second Baptist Church.

If you are moved to support them in this way, please simply give a memorial for Rev. Ray Speller.  But no matter whether you feel called to give or are able to participate in this way, do please continue to keep the Spellers and Second Baptist Church in your prayers.

Grace and Peace,
John Carroll

Two Upcoming Mission Opportunities to Consider

Mission: THERE Trip to Asheville

We will continue our support of the efforts in Western NC for Hurricane Helene rebuilding by traveling to the Asheville area this March. We will depart Aiken on Tuesday, March 3, and work March 4-6. Return plans would either be late Friday, March 6 or early Saturday March 7.  As with prior trips, we will be hosted by FBC Asheville where the team will stay, and we will work with North Carolina Baptist on Mission. The total cost for the trip is $100 including lodging, continental breakfast, and a bag lunch. The team will cover the cost of any meals to/from Asheville and dinners while there. Sign up by this Sunday, February 8! Click here to sign up for the Asheville trip

Mission: HERE Habitat House Construction

Construction of a new Habitat House has begun for 2026 at 218 Stewart Drive, Aiken, SC. Aiken’s First Baptist is registered to send a group of volunteers on Saturday, March 21 to assist with siding installation and potentially other jobs around the home. Work will begin Saturday morning at 8:00 am and last until 1:00 pm or earlier if lunch is not provided, or 3:00 pm if lunch is provided to the group. Volunteers are asked to bring a signed Release and Waiver of Liability form and to arrive early to complete a sign in process. Please register so we can plan! Click here to sign up for the Habitat Construction Day

Dear Church Family,

The season of Advent is a time of anticipation, a time when we wait with hopeful hearts for the coming of the Christ Child. For our music ministry, this season has also been one of joyful preparation. For the past several months, the dedicated members of our Christmas Cantata Choir have been working faithfully to learn and polish the music for this year’s Christmas Cantata, A Journey to Joy by Joseph Martin. We warmly invite you to join us for this special morning of worship on Sunday, December 14th at 11:00 am. A tremendous musical work by our choir and instrumentalists, this cantata is truly a celebration of the season! The music offers fresh, vibrant melodies that provide a unique twist on the Christmas story, paired with the beloved, familiar carols we hold dear that will bring in the congregation in participation as well. In a season that can often feel rushed or overwhelming, we pray that this hour of music offers you a place of peace. We hope it serves as a moment to pause, to breathe, and to let the message of the music enrich your spirit as we draw closer to Christmas. Please feel free to invite friends, neighbors, and loved ones to share in this special “Journey to Joy.” We look forward to seeing you in worship!

Peace,

Zachary Derr

Director of Music & Worship

On October 30th of this year, five members of our church’s Young Adult Group travelled to Asheville, North Carolina to assist with rebuilding efforts after the enormous impact of Hurricane Helene. The team consisted of Cody Funderburk, Holly Strother, Cameron Turner, Matt Waller, and Annie Woofter (accompanied and led by Tim Hasty, Dave McGuire, and Bud Zipf). They were hosted by First Baptist Church of Asheville, which uses its resources to provide room for volunteer teams like ours to sleep, eat, shower, and prepare for the work they are taking part in. FBC Asheville has a system that compiles and provides for various volunteer teams that then go out to job sites where work is being directed by Baptists on Mission.

During this particular weekend, our group worked on a house that was part of a larger family compound. The owner of this house had suffered flooding, but far worse, he suffered having to watch as a mudslide swept away several other houses with many members of his family inside of them. Our group had the opportunity to interact with him a bit as they worked. They spent their first day doing mostly demolition on outdoor parts of the house that were affected by the flood and needed to be replaced. The second day consisted mainly of tearing out old flooring and doing repair work on what was underneath.

After work each day, the group got to spend some good team-building time together at the church and in the city of Asheville. Their trip ended on November 2nd after attending the All Saints’ Day worship service at FBC Asheville and being treated to lunch by some of its members. Here are a couple of reflections from two of our young adults, Annie and Holly:

Annie Woofter: “This trip pushed me out of my comfort zone geographically, physically, and socially, as all the best growing opportunities do! I really appreciated being a part of a team where we lifted each other up despite differences in knowledge, experience, and talents. Even though I was outside of my skill set, I was still able to find ways to contribute. I was also able to expand my hands-on knowledge and construction abilities under the guidance of Bud, Tim, and Dave. I am thankful to be a part of a team that is so supportive!

Outside of the job site, we were able to connect with our team and greater community. It was also powerful to experience the love and faith of a different church community. The congregation at the Asheville church welcomed us with open arms and lots of delicious food!

Throughout this trip, I got to see and hear firsthand how tragedy affected a community, a family, and individuals. It was sobering to learn how much work is left to be done and how much loss has been experienced. It was a blessing to be able to make a small dent in the work that is being done to repair the Asheville area.”

Holly Strother: “The mission weekend that the young adults went on in Asheville was, of course, a wonderful opportunity to be the hands and feet of the gospel by sharing our resources and abilities with others. However, I am always deeply impacted by the relationships built with those who work alongside you. Those who sleep on cots, make banana and peanut sandwiches, and roam the streets in the evening with you build connections that can only be forged within those moments. Doing missions together truly allows for the goodness of God to be felt and seen, not only in the midst of the project the team is working on, but in the relationships of those who journey into that space together.”

On behalf of our team, I want to thank you for the prayers and support you give our Young Adult Group! If I do say so myself, they are a fun, eclectic, and talented bunch that are consistent in both their love for our church, and more importantly, their desire to spread that love outside of it. Thank you for prioritizing missions and for empowering us to go and experience everything that a trip like this brings! As you probably know, this was not the first time a group from our church has gone to Asheville, and I am excited that it will likely not be the last. Lastly, I want to thank Tim, Dave, and Bud, not only for their graciousness in teaching us new things and letting us try them, but for their openness to hearing from us and experiencing things they might not otherwise! I believe we both worked to make each other feel comfortable and loved, which I hope is just a snapshot of the larger culture we are becoming more familiar with here at Aiken’s First Baptist Church!

In truth and love,

Matt Waller

Commitment Sunday is This Sunday

• Continue praying about what commitment God is calling you to make in our More Than Sunday efforts. Even if you have already made an early commitment, continuing praying for that commitment and for those who will be making a commitment this Sunday. Be praying that we will all grow as followers of Jesus because of this journey we are on.
• Continue praying for our church as a whole–that we would be faithful to God and impactful for God’s kingdom.
• Read through More Than Sunday guidebook one more time to reconnect with why we are doing this and to remember concrete steps we can take to increase our generosity.
• Fill out your More Than Sunday Commitment Card.
• Write your “why” for supporting More Than Sunday on the unfinished side of your pew block.
• Bring both your Commitment Card and Pew Block to church on Sunday, ready to commit them to God toward the end of our worship service. If you cannot be present this Sunday, bring your commitment card and pew block by the church office by December 7 or fill out our online commitment card at www.fbcaiken.org/mts.
• Expect God to accomplish abundantly far more than we can hope or imagine.

Join us for a night of worship, prayer, and commitment for More Than Sunday.

Wednesday, November 12 at 6:15 pm in the Sanctuary

We hope you will make plans to be present for this wonderful worship opportunity. Together, we will have opportunity to pray for our church, to pray for our community, and to pray for all God wants to accomplish in us and through us during our More Than Sunday Campaign. Additionally, those who are feeling called to make an early commitment to More Than Sunday will have opportunity to turn in their commitment cards this evening as an encouragement for all of us as we continue to pray for what God would have us to do. But whether you are feeling called to turn in a commitment card early or not, this service of worship, prayer, and commitment is for all of us as we pray for God’s leadership and for our bold faithfulness.

Join us for More Than Sunday Commitment Day

Sunday, November 23 at 11:00 am in the Sanctuary

We hope you will make plans to join us in worship on November 23 as we all will have the opportunity to show our commitment for More Than Sunday by turning in our commitment cards and our pew pieces. Remember to write your “reason why” for believing in More Than Sunday on your pew piece because we will turn them into a beautiful display of why we are embarking on this bold endeavor.

FAQs

What if I can’t be present for either of these opportunities?

If you can’t be present for either of these services, you can bring your commitment card by the church office or mail it in at any time. We just ask that you have it turned in by Monday, December 8, so that we can have all commitments totaled for our worship celebration on Sunday, December 14.

Is there an online commitment option?

Yes. We will have an online commitment card available at our More Than Sunday webpage beginning November 17. MTS Online

What are the different boxes on the commitment card for?

You can watch the video above for a quick run through of what they mean and how they are meant as a tool to help you think through your commitment. The first two boxes help you total how much you will give through a monthly donation over the course of three years. The third box is used to help you think through any stored assets (i.e. stocks, bonds, collectables, etc.) that you may wish to liquidate and give to the More Than Sunday campaign. The fourth box represents your total commitment for the entire three-year campaign.

It’s that time of year again for one of my favorite events that our church puts on! Trunk-or-Treat will take place on Wednesday, October 29th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in our church’s parking lot. No matter if you’re young or old, parents or not, or somewhere in between, we invite YOU to come out and join us! There will be a place for everyone to plug in and have fun, whether that means simply attending the event, volunteering, or even some of both. There will be food, games, and lots of sweets, but as you know, an event like this can’t happen on its own, so here are some ways we need your help! 

• Candy: If we learned anything from last year’s event, it’s that there is no thing as too much candy! Candy donations can be dropped off in the white cabinets or clear bins by the church office. We will need lots of it to make sure our folks decorating trunks and supervising games have a steady supply to hand out to everyone!

• Trunks: Like last year, we will be awarding three prizes to the groups who have the best trunks in the following categories: Trunk with the Best Costumes, Most Interactive Trunk, and Most Creative Trunk (one prize per category). The more trunks we have, the better, so please plan to decorate a trunk and ensure your chance to win a prize! Since the event starts at 5:30, we ask that you have your car in a spot no later than 5:00 so that we can secure the rest of the parking lot for visitors! Also, I am looking for several judges who are not planning to decorate a trunk, but who would be willing to help decide who wins the prize for each category.

• Cakewalk: We need lots of cakes and/or other sweet treats for the cakewalk! While we all love homemade goodies, you do not have to make everything you donate to the cakewalk. We will happily accept store-bought items, as will those who win them! You can simply bring them at the start of the event or drop them off in the church office beforehand.

• Games: We need some people who would be willing to supervise the carnival-style children’s games that will be set up on the grass. These individuals would help direct participants on how to play the games and make sure that any tools and candy are being shared fairly. Our youth usually do a great job with this one!

• Food: If you have a grill or are handy with a spatula, we need several hands to help make and serve hotdogs to our participants. All food, tools, and supplies will be provided; we just need the gift of a grill and those with the gift of service. This includes everything from flipping hotdogs to handing out bottled water and napkins. Like last year, we will keep it simple with chips and water so that participants can eat and move around as needed. Monetary donations to help offset the cost of food are welcome, but not necessary. This event is for everyone, and our goal is that, by not charging for it, we provide both our members and all of Aiken with an equal chance to come out and experience the love of God through generosity and sharing in fellowship with our wonderful neighbors!

If you are willing to serve in any of these ways, please contact me either by email or phone (listed below). If not, you can also help by telling those in your circle about this event and inviting them out to join us too! This will be a wonderful opportunity to practice joy through play, deepen relationships with those we know, and make connections with those we don’t. Let’s dig deep to help make this event all it can be and to be a light to our community! 🙂

In truth and love,

Matt Waller

mwaller@fbcaiken.org

(704) 466-2321

We come from different places. Sandra was born in Aiken and has lived here all her life. Gail is from San Deigo and has lived in Los Angeles, Maryland and Aiken. Our backgrounds might be different, but we feel the same way about our church’s involvement in repairing the harms of racism. We are proud that our church, along with 2nd Baptist, is doing some good work to see beyond race and form good relationships in our community. 

We both attended the pilgrimage on August 23rd. It was a good day. Some of what we saw and heard was not easy, but it was good to be with brothers and sisters as we encountered our past and prepared for a better future together. We saw first-hand how our “communities” have been separated in many ways, and how the truth of that separation has often been covered over.

On the pilgrimage we toured Aiken, North Augusta, and Augusta. We saw and learned a lot about how African Americans and European Americans have often lived different realities. The most significant thing that happened that day, though, was all of us being together, riding on the bus and sitting at the tables during lunch. The most important thing we saw was our neighbor. The most important thing we learned was how our neighbor was doing.

We are excited about the next step because it is all about building relationships. It is called Sunday Suppers where people from different churches will be paired together and encouraged to share a meal and conversation. You can learn more and even register for this by using this link:

Sunday Suppers – Aiken’s First Baptist Church

And don’t forget, we will be worshipping and fellowshipping with 2nd Baptist on October 19th on our campus. We have marked our calendars, and we know you will want to make sure to be here as we continue to know all of our brothers and sisters in Christ and the God who unites.

Grace and Peace,

Gail Shields and Sandra Thomas

Each year, this church so graciously supports our Student Ministries in our fundraising efforts to subsidize travel costs for trips and events. This year you will be helping both the youth and children’s programs once again grow their scholarship funds by participating in our new Youth & Children’s Chili Cook-Off and Cornhole Tournament! 

On this fun-filled Sunday afternoon, you can expect to find great chili, healthy competition and a whole lotta fun! While you are enjoying the event, you can make donations several ways. General admission will be $6, and you can simply pay at the door when you arrive. While you can donate via the church app, we recommend everyone bring cash as votes are made by putting cash or check in the jar in front of your favorite chili! We will also have donation jars on all the tables to make a private donation of cash or check.

As you taste some awesome chilis, you also have the opportunity to participate in our cornhole tournament in the gym! It only costs $10 per person to register ($20 per team). You can register with a partner already in mind, or you can register to be paired up with someone on the day of the event! Either way, the winning team will win a prize, and any extra money from the tournament will also go towards our Youth and Children’s programs! We will also have a few cornhole boards and activities set to the side for our younger ones or those who just want to play casually. If you have an extra set of boards and bags that you’d be willing to let us borrow for the event, please contact one of us or the church office!

If you wish to enter a chili into the cook-off and/or participate in the cornhole tournament, please follow this link to register! And yes, you CAN do both of them! If you just plan to attend the event, there’s no need to follow the link. Just plan to pay general admission day of!

https://aikensfirstbaptistc.subspla.sh/4xsdcwf

We hope you will be present on Sunday, September 21 following worship from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm to attend the ONLY combined fundraiser our youth and children’s ministries will host this year. Come enjoy the Chili Cook-Off and Cornhole Tournament, but please remember our goal is to raise funds for our students and their programing. Invite your friends, your neighbors, and bring the whole family for a day of fun!

We have a wonderful group of students and parents in our ministries, and we never want money to get in the way of students having an opportunity to be with their group, to build meaningful friendships, and engage in learning about their faith. Your donations help supplement the cost of the amazing activities we can continue to do. Thank you for being a church family who is supportive of our young people and the many opportunities that we can provide for our students to grow and learn in their faith.

Grace and Peace,

Sarah and Matt

Seeing that this is my fifth summer working at Aiken’s First Baptist (fourth with Sarah), I’ve gotten used to this “end of summer reflection” piece I am always asked to do. Year after year, I talk about how much I’ve learned and how excited I am to return for the following year. And that same can be said for this summer. Like all the others before, I have all sorts of experiences that have helped shape me as a person and a future minister. I have such great role models, co-workers, and, as I like to call them, true friends! I spent all of my summer with our Staff and loved every minute. You guys wouldn’t believe all that goes on during the week, and neither did I when I first started spending my summers working here! Not only am I learning the ins and outs of ministry life, but I am also learning how to care for others and how to care for a growing and changing church. It’s such a great experience to grow up in a church and have the excellent opportunity to invest in it and work to help it grow fully. Aside from who I get to work with, I also have a fantastic time with our youth. Summer after summer, I see how much they have grown in so many different ways. They always know how to twist their way into my heart, no matter what. They truly are a joy to work with, and especially after this year at Unidiversity, I am so excited to see what else they have in store for Sarah and me and where they go in life. Whatever it is, I know it will be good, because these are some of the best kids… and I’m not just saying that, I mean it! Throughout this summer, I could connect with students I had yet to connect with, and I enjoyed every minute of it. We had so much fun this summer, from nights at the movies to movies outside, slip-n-slide kickball (my favorite), lunch clubs, prayer breakfasts, bowling, big games day, and lake day! It was a summer filled with laughs, food, nightly conversations, 2-hour traffic stops, early mornings, late nights, wigs, and many other things. I say it at the end of every summer, and I mean it, but this summer was one of the best, and I cannot wait for another summer with everyone! Now, before I sign off and check out for some of y’all who are unaware, I start Seminary this coming Monday, the 25th! It’s been a few years since I decided to listen to this calling. Since my first summer working with Sarah, I have felt that tug, whisper, nudge, or whatever it was to listen and to do. But now that it’s actually here, I am nervous and scared, but I am also so excited to learn and grow. I am excited to become a minister who makes students feel safe, seen and loved! This couldn’t have been done without my family, friends, classmates, and mentors, but especially without my church family who have supported me in ways you might not even realize. Whether it was a “great prayer” or “I just loved your children’s message today,” “Are you coming back next summer,” or “Have you ever thought of going into ministry” (this one especially threw me for a loop). These interactions have shaped me and led me to this moment in my calling and my walk into ministry. You might not realize it, but words have power, and what you say has real impact, and I am so proud and lucky to have a church family that supports my calling and believes I have what it takes to be a minister. I’m so excited for all that is to come and excited to see y’all so much more this fall as your Youth Family Intern! 

Emily Berry

Good day to you, church family!

Here at Aiken’s First Baptist Church, we are already looking ahead to Christmas! Even though it seems very early, it is time to start preparing for this joyous season. This is particularly true for the music ministry, so much so that we will be having our Christmas Cantata Kickoff on Sunday, September 7, from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm. This event serves as an opportunity for those interested in singing in the Christmas Cantata on December 14, 2025 during our 11:00 am worship to come together and become accustomed to this year’s music. The first part of the kickoff will be spent running through the entire work but beginning at 5:00 pm we will transition to a wonderful dinner in the fellowship hall. If interested in joining us, please follow the registration link below so that we have an accurate count for the meal. Please do consider singing with us as it is a wonderful opportunity for fellowship and leadership in worship. After the kickoff, the first 40 minutes of regular Wednesday night rehearsals beginning at 7:30 pm will be devoted to cantata work. Even if you can’t make every rehearsal, you are invited! We would love nothing more than to fill our choir loft for this very special service.

Soli Deo Gloria,

Zach Derr

Signup here! https://aikensfirstbaptistc.subspla.sh/zxkh9gw

As Minister to Children and Families, it is my job to always be on the lookout for opportunities that we can utilize to help ourselves engage in more meaningful faith conversations and spiritual interactions! So, I wanted to make you all aware of a few resources that are easily accessible to you and encourage you to try them out as we strive to start a new church year and a new school year off on the right foot! It doesn’t matter your age or whether you have children of your own or not; we all have access to people in our families and our circles of influence who we can share the love of God in new ways. I hope you all will check out these awesome tools, explore them for yourselves, and share them with the people in your life who could also benefit from them! 

“D365: Devotions 365 Days a Year” – https://d365.org/  

I have learned that many in our congregation have come to love this tool. You can access it online or via an app that you can download onto your phone. It can be used individually or with a group. Here’s a bit from the website: “D365 is a daily devotion written for youth and adults. The devotion follows a five-step format – Pause, Listen, Think, Pray, Go. Instrumental music is available for your devotional experience. You can start the music by selecting the music notes at the top right of the screen, and then you can adjust the volume as needed. Typically, an author writes on a single theme for one week. In these devotions, you will read honest struggles and questions, all in the context of real faith. As you read the thoughts of the writers, think about your own response to the scripture for the day. Let the writer’s words serve as background for your own conversation with God. Our devotions are written by ministers, professors, students, teachers, missionaries, denominational leaders, and others who work with and care for students.” 

“The Growing Faith Initiative” – https://passportcamps.org/growing-faith/ 

You may occasionally notice documents with this name on them near the bulletins on Sunday mornings during different seasons of the year. Well, now you can have online access to them as well! Here is a bit about this initiative, which comes from the organization that puts on our children’s summer camp: “Several times a year, Passport, through our Growing Faith Initiative, shares resources with the parents of our campers designed to help families have simple faith conversations.” The link will provide the most recent resource and all previous resources for parents (or anyone looking to engage in meaningful family conversations around different, important topics and seasons on the calendar.) 

“The Parent Cue App” – https://theparentcue.org/parent-cue-app/  

As the name implies, this app is designed primarily for parents, and it is valuable for a couple of reasons. First, it offers a way for you to see what your child is learning on Sunday mornings as well as access to supplemental tools and activities that you can use throughout your week to build upon what the children are learning at church. Second, it offers tons of parenting resources such as newsletters, articles, age-specific guides, and a shop with fun and formational tools for the whole family. Just downloading the app and creating an account will get you some of this, but a subscription will grant you full access to more resources! Whether you pursue the subscription or not, I would encourage all our parents to download the app and create an account for free. Then, click on the “Church” icon at the bottom of the screen and link your account to “Aiken’s First Baptist Church.” 

“Youth, Children, & Family Resource Lists” 

These are always available via call, text, or conversation with Sarah Laurence and me. We are always available to discuss what you are looking for, lend you resources, and provide any guidance we can. Thank you for trusting and supporting us in our roles as we seek the best for our younger ones and our families here at AFBC! It is truly a privilege.

In truth and love, 

Matt Waller 

Call for Student Prayer Pals

The majority of our students have already begun a new school year, and our college students will return to classes in mid-August. Think about all that a new school year brings – new teachers, harder subjects, new friends, peer pressure and new school campuses for some of our students. Add to that the concerns about safety on school campuses. College students will face the challenges of making important life decisions during their collegiate years. Our students need the prayer support of their church family.

We were so blessed last year by the response of our church family that we were able to pair all of our students in 3-K through college with prayer pals. We hope to do the same again this year. We hope that families with students will consider being prayer pals for other students. This will be a great opportunity to teach your students the importance of praying for others. We are asking prayer pals to pray at least once a week for 2-4 students. When you receive your list of students with contact information, we ask that you let them know that you are their prayer pals for this school year. We would encourage prayer pals to send a few cards during the school year, but that is optional. Supporting our students with our prayers is what is most important.

If you would be willing to bless the lives of our students by praying for them, please contact Sara Adams at 803-292-8551 or at barry_adams@bellsouth.net. There will also be sign-up sheets in the Sunday School packets this coming Sunday Thank you for being a loving, caring church family as we entrust our students into God’s care this school year through our prayers.

The Prayer Ministry Team

Wednesday Nights are coming back August 13, 5:15 to 7:15 pm and it will be a blast.

Come join us for food, fun, and fellowship on the church grounds as we gather back up after being all over the place during the summer. There is no charge for dinner, but we do need you to register so we make sure there is enough food for everyone.

Register Here!

We are ordaining Holly Strother on Sunday August, 17 at 5:00 pm!

We have all been able to witness the great gifts that Holly has for ministry as she has led our young adults, preached on Sundays, taught Wednesday Night Bible Studies, and offered leadership in multiple church venues. Now we get the opportunity to speak a word of blessing over Holly and declare to all that we know she is gifted for and called to gospel ministry.

Join us Wednesday, August 6 at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall for a business meeting.

I know these can sound boring, but they are one of the main vehicles by which we can keep everyone updated on the major things happening in our church life, including how we are moving forward on our building needs and opportunities.