Events

Summer Music and Arts Camp 2025
June 9-13, Monday - Friday @ 8am-12pm with Family Night Friday the 13th at 6pm
REGISTRATION FOR SMAAC 2025 IS NOW CLOSED. YOU CAN CALL TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST (SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS)
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SMAAC is for kids who've completed (or will complete) grades 1st-6th grade (by June 9.) SMAAC Jr. is for kiddos K4-K5.
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Cost is $50/child; $120/family max. Scholarships available. Contact staff@fbcew.org for more details.
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Registration NOW CLOSED.
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THE SMAAC 2025 TRACK FLYER IS ATTACHED...CLICK HERE! Take a look at all of our fabulous options and exciting things we have going on this year :)
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Questions? Contact laura@fbcew.org
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**If you'd like to be added to our waiting list email at laura@fbcew.org or call the church office at 850-682-2544**
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Awana Awards Night
Wednesday, May 21
6:00pm
Come be part of an amazing celebration in the sanctuary as we honor our incredible Awana kiddos!
They’ve put in so much effort this year memorizing Scripture, completing activities, and diving into the Bible. We can’t wait to see you there!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Beth Hendricks at beth@fbcew.org.
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Star Spangled Sunday
Sunday, June 29
Immediately following morning worship
Join us in the Chapel as we celebrate! Festivities include:
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patriotic program to honor our country​
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recognition of our support staff
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wear red, white, and blue
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hamburgers and hot dogs provided
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bring a side dish or dessert
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$5/person; $15/family or 3+
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Questions? Contact Ida Faye Powell. powellif@icloud.com
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Volunteers for Wonder Junction Vacation Bible School
Sign up to help now!
Howdy, partners! We need your help with this year's VBS: Wonder Junction! July 7-11 from 9am-12pm daily.
There’s no greater joy than to praise the name of the Lord all day long. But how can yer kids do that if they don’t know who Jesus is or what he’s done for them?
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Through VBS Wonder Junction, we will marvel at Jesus and live for his glory.
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Volunteers needed in every area: teachers, group guides, snacks, science, registration, etc.
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Click below to sign up as a volunteer!
Questions? Contact Beth Hendricks at beth@fbcew.org​​​​

Awana
Wednesdays
6:00-7:30pm
Kids grades K3-6th grade are invited to join us for this amazing discipleship and evangelism program!
Kids will engage with the Gospel and build lifelong faith through Bible engagement, Scripture memorization, and leader-child relationships.
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Our Awana program is free for those who need it, but if you are able to cover the cost of your child attending for the year, it costs us about $40/child.
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Contact beth@fbcew.org with questions.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Men's Small Group Bible Studies
​Sunday mornings @ 7:45am
What if men were discipled in a format that was ideal for them, not women or children?
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FBC Men's Ministry is using The Man Church curriculum in small groups to grow and disciple men in study and accountability groups that make a difference!
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If you are interested in becoming a part of a group click the link to get plugged in!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Grandmoms Prayer Group
Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00am
Do your grandchildren need prayer? Connect with other grandmothers who pray for children and schools, impacting them for Christ in more than 150 countries.
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Join us every Wednesday at 10am for a time of powerful prayer. Contact Mary Ann Sullivan for more details.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Bible Study Small Groups
9:00 am
We offer Bible Study Small Groups for every age-group and season of life. Wherever you are in your spiritual growth, there is a home and fellowship waiting....
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Click below for more information about small group options.​​​​​​​
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Volunteers for Summer Music and Arts Camp (SMAAC) 2025
We need volunteers now!
Get ready for an incredible volunteer opportunity! Our Summer Music and Arts is just around the corner for 2025, and we’re on the lookout for enthusiastic helpers like you!
Needs include: group guides, registration, drama, snacks, track leaders, SMAAC Jr decorations, recreation, and so much more!
Our unforgettable camp is June 9-13 (Mon-Fri, 8am-12pm) , plus Family Presentation Night on Friday, June 13 at 6pm!
Excited to be part of the fun? Sign up to volunteer by clicking below! Have questions? Reach out to us at the church office (850-682-2544) or email andrew@fbcew.org.
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Graduate Recognition Sunday
Sunday, May 25
8:00 am & 10:30am
Graduating high school seniors and their families are invited to join us for a special breakfast honoring their achievements! Sunday, May 25 at 8:00am in the Student Center.
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And then, at 10:30am, they will be recognized during the morning service with a special slide show and presentation.
Any seniors wanting to participate, please contact us to rsvp, receive your participation form and all of the information.
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(If you are in college and will be graduating, we'd love to give you a little recognition too, let us know! Email us at laura@fbcew.org.)
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Florida Baptist Disaster Relief Volunteer Training
Saturday, May 31 @ 8:30am - 3:30pm
St. Andrews Baptist in Panama City
Get ready now to make a difference when it matters most by training to become a credentialed Disaster Relief Volunteer!
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All sorts of skills needed! In addition to clean up and recovery skills, volunteers are needed to provide mass feeding, administrative tasks, child care, and much more. You get to choose one ministry area class for training.
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Cost is $10/person, which includes lunch and all training materials. Training is at St. Andrews Baptist Church in Panama City, 3010 15th St.
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Contact Rodney Nobles if you plan to attend or have questions. Don't forget to check out the FBDR website to complete the required background check.​​​​
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FBC Children's Ministry Summer Schedule: More! Answers for Kids
Starts June 4
6:00pm- 7:00pm Wednesday nights
Kids 1st-6th grade are invited to join us in investigating answers to some head-scratcher questions that will get us thinking and searching for answers in fun ways!!
Our preschoolers (K4-K5) will have some fun of their own with a separate curriculum too.
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Check out the schedule here to be sure you don't miss a thing!
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Questions? Contact Beth Hendricks at beth@fbcew.org
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FBC Experience Sunday P.M.
Online on Sundays
6:30pm
Sunday Evening Bible Study is back in a new way! Led by Pastor Chuck Walthall and using tech, find your way to participate in worship on Sunday nights.
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We're always told what to do, but we're seldom told how to do it. Experience Sunday P.M. will be focused on the application side of living our sacred life in a secular world.
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You have the option to join in the conversation through a Zoom link or watch on YouTube (link below).
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Questions? Contact Pastor Chuck (chuck@fbcew.org)​​​​​​​​​​​​

Student Ministry
Wednesday evenings @ 6:15pm
All youth are welcome! We have lots of exciting things planned and great Bible exploring to do!
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Students will meet in our newly remodeled Student Center across from the main sanctuary.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Summer Reading Challenge
Registration opens Sunday, May 4
Challenge from Sun, June 1 - Mon, July 16
The Summer Reading Challenge is a challenge sponsored by the FBC Library to encourage boys and girls to read over the summer.
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Boys and girls ages zero through seventeen are challenged to read 20 minutes per day, Monday through Friday. (Or, if applicable, have someone read to them.)
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If boys and girls have met the requirements by the end of the designated time, they will receive a certificate and reward!
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Check out the Summer Reading Challenge pamphlet for all of the rules and details.
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Questions? Contact our FBC Librarian, Karen Ott. library@fbcew.org
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Youth Girls Summer Bible Study
Saturdays at 9am
Beginning June 7
All youth-age girls (6th-12th grade) are invited to join us at the Hendricks' home in Baker for this summer Bible study. (1520 Mill Creek Drive)
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Brianna Hendricks will be leading as we go through the book of Ephesians: A Study of Faith and Practice.
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Cost is a requested donation of $15 to help cover the expense of the book.
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More information and register by clicking the link below.
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Questions? Contact Beth Hendricks at beth@fbcew.org
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Wonder Junction Vacation Bible School
July 7-11, 2025 (Monday-Friday)
9am-12pm daily
Yee Haw! This year at Wonder Junction we marvel at Jesus and live for His glory!
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We welcome young'uns ages K4-6th grade to come be a part of the fun!
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VBS is a free event, but we need y'all to sign up! We can't wait for the fun, Bible lessons, crafts, snacks, rec time and more!!
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Questions? Give Ms Beth a holler at beth@fbcew.org. Ready to sign up? Click the button below!
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Weekly Podcast Sunday Sermons
Every week
Are you a fan of listening to podcasts? Now you can listen to all of Pastor Stan's Sunday morning sermons on your favorite platform!
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Click below to get to our Watch Page to find the podcast and then connect it to your platform of choice.
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Open Doors Building Campaign
Starting Now!
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Join us in the vision to bring financial freedom to First Baptist Crestview that will open doors to more ministry!
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The goal is to pay off the building debt so there will be financial freedom to allow for more ministry, missions, and other outreach!
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Pray about where God is leading you and give in person or online.
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Questions? Contact us at staff@fbcew.org.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Fuge Summer Camp
June 23-27, 2025
Students are invited to join us for a memorable week of fun and Bible learning at William-Carey University in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
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$75 deposit due by February 8, 2025 to reserve your spot. Click below to register!
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(Find out more about what happens at Fuge Camps at fugecamps.lifeway.com​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Sunday Morning Worship
10:30am
Worship services are held in the sanctuary on Sundays at 10:30am. You are welcome to come just as you are!
If you are unable to join us in person, you can find us on YouTube every Sunday and Wednesday.
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