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First Baptist Church of Bushnell — Faith. Family. Community. Est. 1862First Baptist ChurchBushnell, Illinois · Est. 1862 DONATE

Gather together

Church Events

BLAST OFF! on Wednesdays, Vacation Bible School and more — there is a place here for every age.

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Upcoming events

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More ways to gather, coming soon

No upcoming events have been posted yet. Join us Sunday: Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. and Worship at 10:00 a.m., plus BLAST OFF! on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. during the school year.

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Every summer

Vacation Bible School

A week of fun and learning at our annual VBS. Children age 3 (and potty trained) through 5th grade meet from 8:30–11:30 a.m. Students in grades 6–12 meet Sunday–Thursday from 6:30–8:30 p.m., freeing them up to help with the younger kids in the mornings. FREE.

2027 dates to be announced — come back next year for the dates and to pre-register.

Wednesdays · 5:30 to 7:30 PM

B.L.A.S.T. O.F.F!

Baptists, Loving, A Super Time Of Fantastic Fun! All are welcome — and it’s a FREE program. We have BLAST OFF during the school year, starting the week of Labor Day.

Volunteers preparing the Wednesday meal in the church kitchen

5:30 PM

Free family meal

Wednesday evenings begin with a free meal at 5:30 p.m. Volunteers prepare it and our church family gives to provide it. All are welcome!

Children singing with a leader in the sanctuary

6:30 – 7:30 PM

Worship & Bible study for every age

Worship music, then Bible study classes for every age: preschool, elementary through high school, and adult. Fun and Bible learning for all ages!

An open Bible on the pulpit at First Baptist

Adults

Adult Bible Study

Deepen your understanding of the Scriptures in an interactive Bible study with others who are also seeking to know God and to follow Him in their everyday lives.

Need a ride? Call Donna at (309) 221-0355.

We do not have BLAST OFF between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. We cancel if school is canceled or let out early for weather. (If you are too sick for school, please stay home from BLAST OFF that day.)

A look back

Moments worth sharing.

Give with a cheerful heart

Giving

“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”

2 Corinthians 9:7 (ESV)
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