Open to Explore Devotions

Advent devotions from our members who share about the ways they have experienced the light, and hope, and meaning of God’s magnificent gift. Today’s devotion is given by John Marshall.

Advent devotions from our members who share about the ways they have experienced the light, and hope, and meaning of God’s magnificent gift. Today’s devotion is given by Cathy Wilkinson.

Advent devotions from our members who share about the ways they have experienced the light, and hope, and meaning of God’s magnificent gift. Today’s devotion is given by Bill Hale. 

Advent devotions from our members who share about the ways they have experienced the light, and hope, and meaning of God’s magnificent gift. Today’s devotion is given by Teresa Granger. 

Today’s Praying with Scripture podcast introduces the type of prayer known as intercession. The scripture selection used is Exodus 32:10-14. 

The podcast today shares additional information about the Breath Prayer, how to create one for your personal use, and other phrases to use as Breath Prayers. The scripture selection is Luke 18:1-8. 

Today’s Praying with Scripture podcast introduces the prayer practice known as the Breath Prayer. The scripture selection is Luke 18:1-8. 

Today’s Praying with Scripture podcast offers another insight into the value of confession for our faith experience. The scripture selection is James 5:16.

Today’s Praying with Scripture podcast explores the value of confession for our spiritual health and healing. The scripture selection is James 5:16

Today’s Praying with Scripture podcast provides a new experience and opportunity to use the prayer practice of The Examen.  The scripture passage used with this prayer practice is James 4:2-3. 

Today’s Praying with Scripture podcast provides an introduction and method for using the prayer practice of The Examen. The scripture passage used with this prayer practice is James 4:2-3. 

Today’s Praying with Scripture podcast provides a new experience and opportunity to use the prayer practice of Contemplative Walking. The scripture passage used with this prayer practice is Matthew 7:7-11. 

 Today’s Praying with Scripture podcast provides examples and an experience in using Contemplative Walking. The scripture passage used with this prayer practice is Matthew 7:7-11. 

Today’s Praying with Scripture podcast provides examples and an experience in using phrases from the scripture text to guide personal prayer time. The Lord’s Prayer, as recorded in Matthew 6:9-13, is used for the exercise. 

This podcast introduces the prayer practice known as Lectio Divina. After a brief introduction and description of Lectio Divina, the podcast provides guidance for using the method with the Lord’ Prayer as recorded in Matthew 6:9-13.  For a copy of a a full description for how to use the Lectio Divina Method email Frank Granger at frank@firstbptistathens.org. 

Introducing a 6-Week series featuring ways to pray with scripture. Listen to the trailer 

This coming Sunday, May 19 is Pentecost Sunday. We will celebrate this glorious day in our worship together. Prior to worship, at 10:30 am, we will gather in the prayer garden, which is located on the front lawn to the right of our sanctuary. Light refreshments will be served.  Then, we will walk from there together and enter the sanctuary from the front to begin our worship. Worship time is 11:00...

Friday, March 29 is day 39 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. The devotions for this week, Holy Week, are focused on scripture texts related to events in Jesus’ final week. We offer these reflections to guide you as you continue your journey in Lent, moving closer to the cross. The devotion today, is based on John 19:16-30 The C...

Thursday, March 28 is day 38 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. The devotions for this week, Holy Week, are focused on scripture texts related to events in Jesus’ final week. We offer these reflections to guide you as you continue your journey in Lent, moving closer to the cross. The devotion today, is based on Matthew 26:20-29...

This podcast serves as an audio guide for walking and meditating on the 14 Stations of the Cross. It is designed for use in the Prayer Garden at First Baptist Church in downtown Athens, GA. The Garden is open on MAUNDY THURSDAY or GOOD FRIDAY (March 28 & 29, 2024) through the day. The podcast is timed so that once it is started, a person can allow it to play continuously being guided from stat...

Wednesday, March 27 is day 37 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. The devotions for this week, Holy Week, are focused on scripture texts related to events in Jesus’ final week. We offer these reflections to guide you as you continue your journey in Lent, moving closer to the cross. The devotion today, is based on Mark 14:1-9 The...

Tuesday, March 26 is day 36 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. The devotions for this week, Holy Week, are focused on scripture texts related to events in Jesus’ final week. We offer these reflections to guide you as you continue your journey in Lent, moving closer to the cross. The devotion today, is based on Mark 12:28-34, The...

Monday, March 25 is day 35 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. The devotions for this week, Holy Week, are focused on scripture texts related to events in Jesus’ final week. We offer these reflections to guide you as you continue your journey in Lent, moving closer to the cross. The devotion today is based on Mark 11:15-9, Jesus...

Friday, March 22 is day 33 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope th...

Thursday, March 21 is day 32 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope...