Week of Sunday, July 5th
Here's what's happening around our church this week.

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July 5, 2026

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This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days.
Sunday, July 5th
  • 9:30 am Growth Groups - Bible Studies for all ages.
  • 10:45 am Congregational Worship - Join us for Sunday
    service in person or online.
Monday, July 6th
  • 8:00 am - Students leave for Alto Frio for Youth Camp.
Wednesday, July 8th
  • Wednesday Evening Growth Group - 6:00 pm in Room 117.
Thursday, July 9th
  • Praise Team Rehearsal - 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary.
Friday, July 10th
  • 10:00 am - Students leave Alto Frio to come home.
  • Men’s Softball Game - Come support our young men at 9:45 PM at the Hurst Softball Complex as they face off against Gateway Elites. They will be playing Away at field #4.
Saturday, July 11th
  • 4–6 PM - Art class with Patti Delsandro, who will be teaching Junk Journaling and Collaging! We hope to see you there — sign up for the class using the button below!
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Upcoming Events
  • Backpack Stuffing - July 21st, 10:00 AM, First Baptist Watauga - Sanctuary
  • Back 2 School Rally - July 25th, Volunteer check-in at 8:30 AM
This Sunday’s Order of Service
  • Welcome

Call to Worship

  • Scripture Reading • Psalm 33:1-5
  • Prayer
  • Congregational Song • Psalm 34 (Taste And See)

The Providence of God

  • Scripture Reading • Psalm 33:10-12
  • Congregational Song • Ancient of Days

God’s Grace in Salvation

  • Scripture Reading • Psalm 33:13-19
  • Congregational Song • He Will Hold Me Fast
  • Prayer

The Word of God

  • Message • Psalm 35

Response

  • Congregational Song • All I Have Is Christ
  • Benediction • Psalm 33:20-22


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July 5, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Week of Sunday, July 5th
This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, July 5th 9:30 am Growth Groups - Bible Studies for all ages. 10:45 am Congregational Worship - Join us for Sunday service in person or online. Monday, July 6th 8:00 am - Students leave for Alto Frio for Youth Camp. Wednesday, July 8th Wednesday Evening Growth Group - 6:00 pm in Room 117. Thursday, July 9th Praise Team Rehearsal - 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary. Friday, July 10th 10:00 am - Students leave Alto Frio to come home. Men’s Softball Game - Come support our young men at 9:45 PM at the Hurst Softball Complexas they face off against Gateway Elites. They will be playing Away at field #4. Saturday, July 11th 4–6 PM - Art class with Patti Delsandro, who will be teaching Junk Journaling and Collaging! We hope to see you there — sign up for the class using the button below!Sign Up Today Upcoming Events Backpack Stuffing - July 21st, 10:00 AM, First Baptist Watauga - Sanctuary Back 2 School Rally - July 25th, Volunteer check-in at 8:30 AM This Sunday’s Order of Service Welcome Call to Worship Scripture Reading • Psalm 33:1-5 Prayer Congregational Song • Psalm 34 (Taste And See) The Providence of God Scripture Reading • Psalm 33:10-12 Congregational Song • Ancient of Days God’s Grace in Salvation Scripture Reading • Psalm 33:13-19 Congregational Song • He Will Hold Me Fast Prayer The Word of God Message • Psalm 35 Response Congregational Song • All I Have Is Christ Benediction • Psalm 33:20-22 Watch last week’s sermon 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest. Giving Emphasis for the month of July - SnackPacks for BackpacksGive Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on , Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 10:45 am. 6124 Plum St. Watauga, TX 76148
June 25, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Week of Sunday, June 28th
This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. For nearly two decades, our church has partnered with the community to fill backpacks with school supplies for Watauga’s children — and more importantly, to share the Gospel. Last year, two children accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Praise God! This year’s rally is Saturday, July 25, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. If you’d like to volunteer, join us for Backpack Stuffing on July 21 at 10:00 AM at First Baptist Watauga, or check in at 8:30 AM on rally day. You can also give toward this ministry through our giving flow. Come be a part of what God is doing in Watauga!Learn More Sunday, June 28th 9:30 am Growth Groups - Bible Studies for all ages. 10:45 am Congregational Worship - Join us for Sunday service in person or online. 5:00 pm Missions Dinner - At this special dinner, come learn about local, national, & international mission opportunities within our church, and enjoy a dessert auction to raise funds for missions. Wednesday, July 1st Wednesday Evening Growth Group - 6:00 pm in Room 117 Midweek Student Service - 6:00 - 8:30 PM in the Chapel Upcoming Events Art Class - Join us Saturday, July 11, from 4–6 PM for an art class with Patti Delsandro, who will be teaching Junk Journaling and Collaging! Interested in learning more about upcoming art classes? Tammy Grannis will be hosting an interest meeting on Sunday, July 12, at 3:30 PM at the church. We hope to see you there — sign up for the class using the button below!Sign Up Today This Sunday’s Order of Service Welcome Call to Worship Scripture Reading • Revelation 1:5; 5:13 Prayer Adoration Congregational Song • Redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb Confession & Assurance Scripture Reading • Hebrews 9:11-14 Prayer of Confession Congregational Song • Christ the True and Better Dedication Scripture Reading • 1 Corinthians 7:22-23 Testimony • Kirby Skaggs Congregational Song • I Am Not My Own Prayer The Word of God Message • Brought Near to God by His Blood • Ephesians 2:11-13 Response Congregational Song • All I Have Is Christ Benediction Watch last week’s sermon 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest. Giving Emphasis for the month of June - The Back2School RallyGive Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on , Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 10:45 am. 6124 Plum St. Watauga, TX 76148
June 18, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Week of Sunday, June 21st
This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. The Back2School Rally, a local effort begun in 2008 to meet the needs of children and teachers in Watauga's school systems, provides approximately 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies for elementary students each year. This year's rally is on July 25th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. You can get involved by volunteering at the Backpack Stuffing event on July 21st at 10:00 AM at First Baptist Watauga Sanctuary, or by checking in at 8:30 AM on rally day to serve on the parking team, prayer team, concessions, or more if you'd like to serve. You can also support this ministry financially through the button below.Give toward the Rally Sunday, June 21st 9:30 am Growth Groups - Bible Studies for all ages. 10:45 am Congregational Worship - Join us for Sunday service in person or online. Monday, June 22nd Deacons Meeting - 6:30 PM Wednesday, June 24th Wednesday Evening Growth Group - 6:00 pm in Room 117 Midweek Student Service - 6:00 - 8:30 PM in the Chapel Friday, June 26th Men’s Softball Game - Come support our young men at 8:45 PM at the Hurst Softball Complexas they face off against Hope City. They will be playing Away at field #3. Upcoming Events Missions Dinner - June 28th at 5:00 p.m. At this special dinner, come learn about local, national, & international mission opportunities within our church, and enjoy a dessert auction to raise funds for missions. This Sunday’s Order of Service Welcome Call to Worship Scripture Reading • Psalm 150 Prayer of Praise Adoration Congregational Song • Psalm 150 (Praise the Lord) Congregational Song • Jesus Messiah The Work of Christ Scripture Reading • Ephesians 2:6-10 Congregational Song • Jesus Paid It All Prayer The Word of God Message • Saved by Grace Alone • Ephesians 2:6-10 Response Congregational Song • I Am Not My Own Benediction Watch last week’s sermon 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest. Giving Emphasis for the Month - The Back2School RallyGive Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on , Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 10:45 am. 6124 Plum St. Watauga, TX 76148
June 11, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Week of Sunday, June 14th
This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life.” - John 8:12 Jesus taught us these words in John 8. He is the Light of the world, the one who transfers from the kingdom of darkness into His kingdom of light. Your children will have the opportunity to see and hear this truth proclaimed in so many ways this week at VBS. We would love to have them with us, so sign up today!Register for VBS Sunday, June 14th 9:30 am Growth Groups - Bible Studies for all ages. 10:45 am Congregational Worship - Join us for Sunday service in person or online. Monday, June 15th Vacation Bible School - 6:00 - 8:30 PM Tuesday, June 16th Vacation Bible School - 6:00 - 8:30 PM Wednesday, June 17th Wednesday Evening Growth Group - 6:00 pm in Room 140 Vacation Bible School - 6:00 - 8:30 PM Thursday, June 18th Vacation Bible School - 6:00 - 8:30 PM Friday, June 19th Vacation Bible School - 6:00 - 8:30 PM Saturday, June 20th Men’s Prayer Breakfast - 9:00 AM in the service area. Upcoming Events Missions Dinner - June 28th at 5:00 p.m. At this special dinner, come learn about local, national, & international mission opportunities within our church, and enjoy a dessert auction to raise funds for missions. Doors open at 5:00 PM, and the food will be served at 5:30 PM! Please RSVP at fbcwatauga.org/dinner. Back2School Rally - June is our giving emphasis month for the Back 2 School Rally, an undertaking to get backpacks and school supplies to the children of our area. You can give to this ministry at fbcwatauga.org/give, help stuff backpacks on July 21st at 10:00 am, or volunteer at the July 25th rally. This Sunday’s Order of Service Welcome & Baptism Call to Worship Scripture Reading • Psalm 149:1-5 Adoration Congregational Song • How Great (Psalm 145) Congregational Song • In Christ Alone Scripture Reading • 1 Corinthians 15:54-56 Congregational Song • I Am Not My Own Prayer The Word of God Message • Made Alive in Christ • Ephesians 2:1-5 Response Congregational Song • All Sufficient Merit Benediction Watch last week’s sermon 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest. Giving Emphasis for the Month - The Back2School RallyGive Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on , Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 10:45 am. 6124 Plum St. Watauga, TX 76148
June 4, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Week of Sunday, June 7th
This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Decorations on the walls, kids in the halls, and the Gospel story at the center of it all. That’s what’s coming the week of June 15th: Vacation Bible School. There is something so joyful about hearing from the lips of children, “Jesus is Lord!” Do you want to hear your children learn about, praise, and proclaim the name of Jesus? Register your child today!Register for VBS Sunday, June 7th 9:30 am Growth Groups - Bible Studies for all ages. 10:45 am Congregational Worship - Join us for Sunday service in person or online. Wednesday, June 10th Wednesday Evening Growth Group - 6:00 pm in Room 117 Midweek - Doors open at 6:00 pm for student ministry service in the Chapel. Thursday, June 11th Praise Team Rehearsal - 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary. Friday, June 12th Men’s Softball Game - Come support our young men at 7:45 PM at the Hurst Softball Complexas they face off against Gateway Elites. They will be playing Home at field #3. Upcoming Events Missions Dinner - June 28th at 5:30 p.m. At this special dinner, come learn about local, national, & international mission opportunities within our church. Doors open at 5:00 PM, and the food will be served at 5:30 PM! RSVP at fbcwatauga.org/dinner Back2School Rally - June is our giving emphasis month for the Back 2 School Rally, an undertaking to get backpacks and school supplies to the children of our area. You can toward this ministry at fbcwatauga.org/give, help stuff backpacks on July 21st at 10:00 am, or volunteer at the July 25th rally. This Sunday’s Order of Service Welcome God Scripture Reading • Psalm 74:12-17 Prayer Congregational Song • All Creatures of Our God & King Congregational Song • From Everlasting (Psalm 90) Man Scripture Reading • 1 Chronicles 29:14 Offertory Congregational Song • I Am Not My Own Christ Scripture Reading • Hebrews 1:3-4 Congregational Song • Give Me Jesus Prayer Message • God’s Power In Christ • Ephesians 1:20-23 Response Congregational Song • I Am Not My Own Benediction Watch last week’s sermon 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest. Giving Emphasis for the Month - The Back2School RallyGive Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on , Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 10:45 am. 6124 Plum St. Watauga, TX 76148
May 28, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Week of Sunday, May 31st
This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, May 31st 9:30 am Growth Groups - Bible Studies for all ages. 10:45 am Congregational Worship - Join us for Sunday service in person or online. Church Family Picnic - 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Northfield Park (7804 Davis Blvd, Northfield Pk Trl, North Richland Hills, TX 76182). Let’s kick off summer together with great food, fellowship, and fun! We can’t wait to see you there! Wednesday, June 3rd Wednesday Evening Growth Group - 6:00 pm in Room 117 Student Ministry Movie Night - 6:00 pm at Pastor Nathan’s House Thursday, June 4th Praise Team Rehearsal - 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary. Friday, June 5th Men’s Softball Game - Come support our young men at 6:45 PM at the Hurst Softball Complexas they face off against the Saints. They will be playing at field #4. Upcoming Events Vacation Bible School - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm on June 15th - 19th. Each summer, we host a free, fun, and informative VBS for children in Kindergarten - 6th Grade. We have bible study, music time, recreation, snacks, crafts, and more! It is a great time of learning and discipleship for your children. Sign your child up below!Register for VBS This Week's Message "Prayer for Spiritual Insight " | Pastor Dennis Hester • Ephesians 1:15-19 Watch last week’s sermon 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest.Give Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on , Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 10:45 am. 6124 Plum St. Watauga, TX 76148
May 21, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Week of Sunday, May 24th
This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, May 24th 9:30 am Growth Groups - Bible Studies for all ages. 10:45 am Congregational Worship - Join us for Sunday service in person or online. Monday, May 25th Memorial Day - Church Offices Closed Wednesday, May 27th Wednesday Evening Growth Group - 6:00 pm in Room 117 Friday, May 29th Men’s Summer Season Kick-Off - Come support our men as the Summer Softball Season kicks off in the Hurst Church League — their first game is at 9:45 PM at the Hurst Softball Complex against Mercy Culture on field #2 as the Away Team. Saturday, May 30th Guns with Garrett - Young adults are invited from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm to go shooting at Alpine Gun Range (5482 Shelby Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76140. Cost is $5. Upcoming Events Vacation Bible School - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm on June 15th - 19th. Each summer, we host a free, fun, and informative VBS for children in Kindergarten - 6th Grade. We have bible study, music time, recreation, snacks, crafts, and more! It is a great time of learning and discipleship for your children. Sign your child up below!Register for VBS This Week's Message "We Have a Future in Him" | Pastor Dennis Hester • Ephesians 1:11-14 Watch last week’s sermon 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest.Give Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on , Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 10:45 am. 6124 Plum St. Watauga, TX 76148