Miscellaneous Information

Is there a lost and found?

Yes. If found, items such as purses, glasses, watches, keys, jewelry and etc. are usually turned into the church office and kept at the receptionist’s desk. Other items such as Bibles and larger items are stored in the “Lost and Found” bin in the Lay Ministry Workroom across from the church library on the first floor of Old Education Building.

Can I get copies of Sunday’s messages?

Yes, cassette tapes, CD’s and DVD’s of each Sunday morning’s messages are available through the FBC Tape Ministry. Request form envelopes can be found in the pew racks. Place your request in the offering plate during the worship service or drop it by the church office. Each tape and CD is $2.00 (you can place the money in the request envelope or pay when you pick up your tape). DVD’s are $5.00. Tapes are available after lunch on Mondays and may be picked up in the Church Office. Extra tapes are usually available in the Lay Ministry Workroom across from the Church Media Library.

Messages are also downloaded weekly on the church’s website. Click the “Media” link on the Home Page.

I know people who are prospective church members’ - what do I do?

Call the church office at 256-353-0423, and share the information so that it can be appropriately followed up.

How do I get a name tag?

Use the tear off on the Sunday bulletin and put it in the offering plate. Indicate the name(s) to be used and the location where you would like to keep your name tag(s). New tags are usually ordered each week.

Is there a new member orientation class?

Yes, MIC or Member Information Classes are held on a quarterly basis. You will receive information from the church office about the next class. Look for your invitation in the mail.

I have trouble finding a parking space on Sundays, what do I do?

For the best solution, use the First Shuttle! By parking on Bank Street, you can catch one of the continuously running Shuttles which will deliver you to the Canal Street entrance where you will have covered access to the building. No need to worry about parking or inclement weather! Parking is also available in the Wilson Street/Hwy. 20, Oak Street/Hwy 20 parking lots. Our campus maps indicate available parking areas.

What is the First Shuttle?

First Shuttle is a ministry that saves people the hassle of trying to find a parking space on Sunday mornings. The First Shuttle Ministry uses two 15 passenger mini-buses that run on Sunday mornings before and after 8:15 worship, Sunday School, and 10:30 a.m. worship. You can park anywhere on Bank Street (one block NE of the church) and the shuttle will pick you up at your vehicle, drop you off under the portico on Canal Street, pick you up at the same location, and drop you off at your vehicle.

What is the City’s rule regarding on-street parking?

• Sunday A.M. & P.M. – angle parking allowed on Church & Oak Streets, parallel on all others
   

• Wednesday P.M. – angle parking allowed on Church & Oak Streets, parallel on all others
   

• Weekdays – parallel parking on Church, Oak and all other streets

*Decatur Police will ticket those not following these guidelines. Reverse parking is not allowed at anytime.

Do you offer daily devotional guides?

Yes, we offer the following devotional guides:

• Open Windows
   

• Our Daily Bread
   

• Journey (for women)
   

• Stand Firm (for men)

The guides are available in the Church Street and Garden foyers, and the hallway outside the church office.