Sharing the Festival of Carols 2024. To watch please click here
The church’s traditional Christmas Mail has been sent. Please check it out. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As you may be aware, we have selected a new name “Malden Community Church” (yet to be official) to sound more welcoming to the people in the community. Baptisms, Carol Festival, Men’s breakfast, Bible study, young professional’s meet, serving at Bread of Life, prayer walks, Easter Sunrise Worship, special Thanksgiving worship and many more exciting things have happened this year, along with our fellow worshipers and we have grown to love each other a little bit more. Read more >
- Christmas Poinsettias are now ready for order in memory or in honor of your loved ones. Orders must be received by December 15. For details, please click here.
A SERVICE OF BELIEVER’S BAPTISM. We are planning a service of baptism as a part of our Sunday morning worship on Sunday, December 8th. If you have put your trust in Christ for forgiveness of sin and a life, eternal, but have not gone through the waters of baptism, contact the pastor to be sure to know of two upcoming baptism classes prior to the 8th
A new activity was held in the church parlor on November 26, 2024. It is Thanksgiving Night, a night of testimonies and songs praising God for His faithful love and care to believers in Jesus Christ and to all His creation. An audio recording was made for this event. To listen please click here.
NOVEMBER MEN’S BREAKFAST DATE CHANGE – Normally we meet for breakfast on the third Saturday of each month, but this month, we will be meeting on the fourth Saturday, November 23. at 9 AM at the Brother’s Deli, 404 Main Street in Wakefield.
On Sunday, October 6, the church’s new name has been revealed by the Transition Task Force. The new name is Malden Community Church. Learn more >
Please listen to the worship service here.
Please continue to pray for Pastor Gary that his speaking voice be restored to normal and other health issues that are being treated at the moment. Also, a GoFundMe was set up by concerned family and church members to defray the cost of medical needs. Please donate here.
June 9, 2024. Introduction of our new “Transitional Task Force”. Its members are Rev. Gary McClenthen, Michael Huddy, Philip Conti, Jeffrey Lantin, Marilyn Glover, Chandrasekar Muthurajan, Linda Febles, Linda Hurd, Amanda Houk and Matt Houk. See photos here.
World Mission Offering 2024. Our church promotes World Mission Offering for the month of October 2024. “Were not our hearts burning within us?” Luke 24:32.
Church World Service Blanket Program. The American Baptist Women’s Ministries is once again sponsoring Blanket Sunday on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2023. Each $5.00 gift enables someone in need to receive a blanket of warmth. If you would like to give in memory or in honor of a loved one, please fill out the form and send check to First Baptist Church 493 Main Street, Malden, MA. 02148. Please click link for the Form here.
The church is promoting America for Christ Offering for the month of April. If you would like to give a gift, please mail check to First Baptist Church 493 Main Street, Malden, MA. 02148 or place your envelope to the offering plate during worship service. Thank you.
April 10 at 7:00 p.m. Zoom meeting with Ron Bouthillette.
Maundy Thursday Worship
Thursday, March 28, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m.
Church Retreat April 20th @ 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Learn more >
Below is a calendar of upcoming events.
Any event or idea preceded with a double asterisk (**) is something that is not yet set in concrete, but an idea in progress, contingent upon factors yet to be determined.
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Monday, March 4 – 6:30 ZOOM prayer followed by another meeting of leadership from both churches to continue “All Things Easter” planning
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Wednesday, March 6 – 7:00 PM – “Seven Last Words” rehearsal in the parlor
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Saturday, March 9 – 11:00 AM – Memorial Service for Elizabeth Hickey in the parlor
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Saturday, March 23 – Packing Party in the parlor.
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Saturday, March 23 – 1:00 PM – Rehearsal for “Seven Last Words” in the sanctuary
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Sunday, March 24 – 11:00 – Palm Sunday Worship
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Sunday, March 24 – 3:00 PM – “Seven Last Words” concert in the sanctuary
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Thursday, March 28 – 7:00 PM – Maundy Thursday worship/communion in the parlor
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**Friday, March 29 – 8:30-10:30 AM – Coffee and Donut outreach at the bus stop. Matt will share the idea Sunday morning and provide a sign-up to see if we have enough people to make this happen.
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Friday, March 29 – 7:00 PM – Community Good Friday Worship at the Freedom Hill Community Church on Kennedy Drive in Malden
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**Saturday, March 30 – Time and location TBD – “Loads of Love” laundromat outreach. Again, Matt will share this idea on Sunday, and provide a sign up sheet to see if we have enough people to make this happen.
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**Sunday, March 31 – 7:00 AM – Sunrise Service with all other congregations and groups that meet on the FBC property. I will contact Sharon to get contact info from these groups to see if there is interest.
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Sunday, March 31 – 11:00 AM – RESURRECTION SUNDAY WORSHIP
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I will be concluding the “I AM” series with the text from John 11 – including vs 25 – Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die
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**Possibly a testimony as part of the service
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**Possibly a “creative” outside-of-the-box creative element as well
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Followed by coffee, treats and great fellowship!!!
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What did I forget? Anything need to be corrected?
Celebrating life in the risen Life Giver!
Gary
On Sunday, January 28 the Message is “Unacceptable Worship II”
Scripture Reading: Exodus 32:1-9
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On Sunday, January 21 the Message is “Unacceptable Worship” by Rev. Gary McClenthen
Scripture reading: Genesis 4:1-16
On January 14 Rev. Gary McClenthen brings the Message ” Acceptable Worship”.
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 10:19-25
Let’s pray together – EVERY MONDAY!!! – As we continue to seek the Lord as to the nature and direction of our relationship, once church with another, let’s begin meeting regulalry, VIRTUALLY, every Monday to pray. We’ll use ZOOM! Here’s how to join –
Open ZOOM on your device and type in the meeting ID and the PASSCODE. Wait for the host to “let you in”.
Meeting ID: 851 7351 3370
Passcode: 386430
No Bible Study on Tuesday, January 16
Friday, January 19 is FBC Malden’s turn to provide the meal for Bread of Life in the church basement kitchen. Help is needed and appreciated anytime between 1:30 and 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 20 – Men’s breakfast at 9:00 a.m. at the Brothers Deli, 404 Main Street in Wakefield.
Sunday, January 21 – Town Hall Church Meeting immediately following Worship Service
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On January 14 Rev. Gary McClenthen brings the Message “Acceptable Worship”.
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 10:19-25
Listen to Worship Service >
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January 7 MESSAGE via Zoom
The Worshiped, the Worshiper and the Worship – 1
SCRIPTURE
Revelation 4:1-11
Church Sunday Morning January 7, 2024: Closed due to Storm. Join in worship via Zoom. Here’s the link >
MESSAGE
The Worshiped, the Worshiper and the Worship – 1
SCRIPTURE
Revelation 4:1-11