october 18, 2026
FALL FESTIVAL // October 25 // 2:00p-4:00p
We will have food, games, candy, inflatables, and lots of fun for the whole family! This is an event that the whole church can get involved in. We need DGroups and LifeGroups to sponsor booths and individuals to donate candy, 2 liter sodas, baked goods and trunks for trunk-or-treating. Contact Misty for more information.
CANDY DONATIONS
We are in need of candy and 2 liter sodas for our annual Fall Festival. Drop off donations at our Fall Festival donation location in the foyer.
MINISTER APPRECIATION // October 25
Our Ministerial staff will be recognized during worship service, Sunday, Oct 25th. There will be baskets out in the lobby for you to leave cards, well wishes, etc. starting this week through the end of the month.
YOUNG AT HEART // October 28 // 11:30a
If you’re enjoying retirement or approaching it, we’d love to invite you to Y@H on Wednesday, Oct 28 in the Fellowship Hall. The theme for the potluck is soup, bread, salad & apple or pumpkin desserts. Pastor Whitten will be doing the devotion.
We will have food, games, candy, inflatables, and lots of fun for the whole family! This is an event that the whole church can get involved in. We need DGroups and LifeGroups to sponsor booths and individuals to donate candy, 2 liter sodas, baked goods and trunks for trunk-or-treating. Contact Misty for more information.
CANDY DONATIONS
We are in need of candy and 2 liter sodas for our annual Fall Festival. Drop off donations at our Fall Festival donation location in the foyer.
MINISTER APPRECIATION // October 25
Our Ministerial staff will be recognized during worship service, Sunday, Oct 25th. There will be baskets out in the lobby for you to leave cards, well wishes, etc. starting this week through the end of the month.
YOUNG AT HEART // October 28 // 11:30a
If you’re enjoying retirement or approaching it, we’d love to invite you to Y@H on Wednesday, Oct 28 in the Fellowship Hall. The theme for the potluck is soup, bread, salad & apple or pumpkin desserts. Pastor Whitten will be doing the devotion.
MARRIAGE RETREAT 2027 // February 25-28
Invest in your marriage at the Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort in Pigeon Forge, TN. $595 per couple. A deposit of $100 due at registration. Balance is due by December 15, 2026. Sign up in the lobby or link in the newsletter.
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY CLASS
Learn to pay off debt, save money, and build lasting wealth. Limited spots available. Registration will open soon.
Invest in your marriage at the Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort in Pigeon Forge, TN. $595 per couple. A deposit of $100 due at registration. Balance is due by December 15, 2026. Sign up in the lobby or link in the newsletter.
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY CLASS
Learn to pay off debt, save money, and build lasting wealth. Limited spots available. Registration will open soon.
OCC SHOEBOX COLLECTION LIST // SEPTEMBER
• small toys • combs/hairbrushes • toothbrushes/holders • coloring books
OCC SHOEBOX PACKING PARTY
Join us for our Annual OCC Packing Party—Sunday, Nov 1st at 5PM. Pack a box at home or online! To pack at home, pick up a box in the church lobby, shop and pack at home, bring your packed shoeboxes back to church by November 1st. To pack online, scan the QR code in the newsletter.
• small toys • combs/hairbrushes • toothbrushes/holders • coloring books
OCC SHOEBOX PACKING PARTY
Join us for our Annual OCC Packing Party—Sunday, Nov 1st at 5PM. Pack a box at home or online! To pack at home, pick up a box in the church lobby, shop and pack at home, bring your packed shoeboxes back to church by November 1st. To pack online, scan the QR code in the newsletter.
October 11, Attendance:
LifeGroups: 252
Worship: 375
LifeGroups: 252
Worship: 375
MTD - Sept 2026
Tithes: $ 73,699.66
Vision Deploy: $ 2,546.00
Tithes: $ 73,699.66
Vision Deploy: $ 2,546.00
YTD through July 2026
YTD Income: $ 586,873.89
YTD Net : $ 3,853.63
YTD Vision Deploy: $ 11,609.00
YTD Income: $ 586,873.89
YTD Net : $ 3,853.63
YTD Vision Deploy: $ 11,609.00
Join us each Wednesday at 5:15pm for our MidWeek Wednesday Meal!
PRICE: Adults $7 / Children $4 / Family Max $25
RSVP: Reservations can be made by:
PRICE: Adults $7 / Children $4 / Family Max $25
RSVP: Reservations can be made by:
- Calling the church office at 256-828-4479
- Sunday Worship Card tear off or by Clicking here
- NOTE: Sign up link is open starting Thursday mornings
- Reservations must be made or canceled by 12:00pm each Monday
Oct 21, 2026 Menu
Adult: Chicken fingers, green beans, mac-n-cheese, salad and dessert
Child: Chicken fingers, green beans, mac-n-cheese, salad and dessert
Adult: Chicken fingers, green beans, mac-n-cheese, salad and dessert
Child: Chicken fingers, green beans, mac-n-cheese, salad and dessert
Interested in taking your next steps?
Things You Need to Know
TEXT TO CONNECT Brad Williams, Senior Pastor
• 256-235-9486 • brad@hazelgreenfbc.org
David Spiers, Missions/Education
• 256-603-2916 • dave@hazelgreenfbc.org
Misty McCleary, Children's Minister
• (256) 509-3138 • misty@hazelgreenfbc.org
Danielle Runge, Nursery Director
• (256) 690-1564 • danielle@hazelgreenfbc.org
Steven Barnett, Worship Minister
• (256) 658-2449 • steven@hazelgreenfbc.org
Coleman Windle, Students/Young Adults Minister
• (205) 317-2805 • coleman@hazelgreenfbc.org
Connect with First Baptist
225 Hunt Drive, Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 828-4479
HERE TO SERVE: Our staff and deacons are available to serve you if your family experiences a need. If you have a need or know someone who does, please reach out to us.
TEXT TO CONNECT
- If you are a guest with us and would like to receive more information about our church please text "guest" to 256-828-4479, we would love the opportunity to meet you.
- If you would like to submit a prayer request to our staff, you can text "prayer" to 256-828-4479, we would love the opportunity to pray for your request.
- If you have made a decision today text "decision" to 256-828-4479, we would love the opportunity to connect with you.
• 256-235-9486 • brad@hazelgreenfbc.org
David Spiers, Missions/Education
• 256-603-2916 • dave@hazelgreenfbc.org
Misty McCleary, Children's Minister
• (256) 509-3138 • misty@hazelgreenfbc.org
Danielle Runge, Nursery Director
• (256) 690-1564 • danielle@hazelgreenfbc.org
Steven Barnett, Worship Minister
• (256) 658-2449 • steven@hazelgreenfbc.org
Coleman Windle, Students/Young Adults Minister
• (205) 317-2805 • coleman@hazelgreenfbc.org
Connect with First Baptist
225 Hunt Drive, Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 828-4479