First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens

Friday Date Night
2025-11-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Join us on Friday, November 7th, from 7–9 PM for an evening of food, fun, and fellowship as we celebrate the blessing of marriage and launch our new Covenant Keeper Marriage Ministry! Open to married, engaged, and seriously dating couples. Space is limited—reserve your spot today! Click the graphic to register.

Book Drive
2025-10-25
The Academic Excellence ministry is kicking off FBC’s Youth Book Reading Challenge on October 25 at the Character Costume Celebration event! From October to June, we are challenging you to read as many books as you can outside of your schoolwork. It’s all on your own time, and you choose your book-reading goals!
If you’d like to donate books appropriate for children in grades K to 12, please drop them off during Sunday service or church business hours starting Tuesday, October 14th.

Wellness Walk
2025-09-13 08:00 - 09:00
Join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 8:00–9:00 AM for Wellness Walks! We’ll meet at FBCLG and walk together to Namaan Williams Park in Somerset. It’s a great way to enjoy fresh air, stay active, and build community as we take steps toward better health.
Upcoming Dates:

September 13

September 27

October 11

October 25

November 8

November 22

Freedom School Fall Session
2025-10-18 09:00 - 12:30

Caregiver Support Group
2025-07-12 10:00 - 11:30
On the second Saturday of every month, the Wellness and Care ministry hosts a virtual support group for caregivers. For more information, email wellnessandcare@fbcsomerset.com. Click Here To Register

Career Resource Hub
2025-10-26
The Career Support Group Resource Hub, — a new support resource for our church community. The Career Support Group Resource Hub, is a collection of faith-based and community tools designed to help individuals and families facing job loss or financial hardship. Whether you’ve been affected by the government’s shutdown, economic challenges, or personal transitions, This hub provides both practical assistance and spiritual encouragement for the journey ahead. Click the graphic for more details

Thanksgiving Outreach
2025-11-09
The Missions Ministry is hosting FBCLG’s Thanksgiving Outreach! From Sunday, November 2nd through Thursday, November 20th , we’ll be collecting nonperishable food items to support families in need. Donations can be dropped off on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. or on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 9:45 am. Requested nonperishable food items include Corn Muffin Mix, Stuffing, Gravy Mix, Green Beans/Mixed, Vegetables/Peas, Sweet Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Macaroni and cheese, and Cake Mix.

Youth Church
2025-07-13 10:00 - 12:00
Gods Garden and Youth Church are designed to allow children and youth to participate in corporate worship! We invite children (potty trained from ages 2 to 4 years old), to join us in the Nursery and Youth (ages 5 to 13), to join us in the Chapel.

88th Church Anniversary
2025-11-09 10:00 - 12:30

Church Anniversary
2025-11-09 10:00 - 12:30
Join us in celebrating FBCLG’s 88th Church Anniversary on Sunday, November 9th! We’re thrilled to have Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson, Senior Pastor of Allen Temple Baptist Church in Oakland, CA, as our guest preacher. So, save the date and we hope to see you there!

Academic Excellence
2025-10-14
Does your child need extra help in school or need to improve their grades? Could your child use assistance with writing that college essay or with SAT prep? Reach out to Academic Excellence! Academic Excellence Ministry offers individualized tutoring and educational activities for Students K-12. Academic Excellence also offers TUTORING OPPORTUNITIES for adults, college students, and high school Juniors and Seniors with a 3.2 GPA or higher. No experience needed to tutor. All that’s required is a minimum of one hour a week and a desire to help grow a child’s mind. Sign up for tutoring or to be a tutor today!
Virtual and in-person tutoring begins Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, but you may join at any time throughout the year.
For Further information, please email academicex@fbcsomerset.com or click the link to register.

Low Impact High Cardio
2025-09-16 19:15 - 20:15
Get moving with our low-impact, high energy, and cardio strength training class designed to improve your fitness and overall well-being! This class takes place EVERY Tuesday. Spread the word and tell a friend to join the fun! Workout shoes are required.

FBCLG Scholarship – Class of 2026
2025-10-15
FBCLG Scholarship – Class of 2026

Registration Period:
October 15, 2025 – December 31, 2025
Hard Deadline: December 31, 2025 (no exceptions)
Must be a high school graduating Senior in the Class of 2026.
Must be a member of FBCLG for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the start of your senior year.
Must be an active participant in at least one ministry for a minimum of 12 months.
Virtual/Global Members: Must complete at least 72 hours of approved community service over a 12-month period prior to the start of your senior year.
Must submit a Ministry Reference Letter completed by the Servant Leader of an FBCLG ministry.
All registrations must be submitted through the FBC Portal during the registration period. (Click the Graphic to Register)
Management reserves the right to make changes.

Senior Fellowship
2025-06-19 09:00 - 12:00
Come and join our Senior Fellowship every Thursday from 9 am to 12 pm in the fellowship hall! Join in person or over Zoom. It’s for people 55 and over, who are young at heart. Join them for a continental breakfast, praise and worship, Bible Study, exercise, pertinent information, fellowship, and trips! For further details, kindly contact seniors@fbcsomerset.com.

Veterans Ministry
2025-10-09 18:30 - 19:30
Join us for the Veterans Ministry Meeting. This meeting takes place every 2nd Thursday of the month, from 6:30 – 7:30pm, and is dedicated to supporting active-duty members and veterans. The ministry provides resources and referrals for employment, training, counseling, healthcare, housing, and veterans’ benefits.

Table Talk
2025-11-13 19:00 - 20:00
Table Talk is FBCLG Young Adult Bible Study, that will inspire, connect, and elevate your spiritual journey. Click on the graphic to register.

Friday Night Live
2025-11-14 19:00 - 21:00
Friday Night Live is the ultimate experience for youth ages 13-18! Beginning on March 14th join us every 2nd and 4th Friday from 7–9 PM at the FBCLG Youth Centre for a night filled with delicious food, exciting activities, meaningful fellowship, and an inspiring message. Click to register

Hope After Loss Part 1
2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:30
“Hope After Loss,” a virtual 5-week bereavement series focusing on how to deal with Grief, Trauma, Loss, and Coping Strategies is back! We’re kicking off this Tuesday, November 18th, at 7 PM with Part I of the series titled: My Hallelujah Belongs to You: Healing with Hymns with a Choir Master. To register for the “Hope After Loss” series, please click the graphic.

Pattern Breakers
2025-11-20 19:00 - 20:30
Join us Thursday, November 20th at 7pm on Zoom for Pattern Breakers: Breaking Through Generational Trauma a virtual workshop sponsored by FBCLG’s Mental Health & Pastoral Care Ministry that delves into how generational trauma influences individuals, families, and communities. Together, we’ll explore how these deep-seated patterns shape our lives, often in ways we don’t fully recognize. Through guided exercises and supportive discussions, you’ll learn how to begin the healing journey, empowering yourself to break the cycle and create a path toward lasting change. FBCLG’s very own, Brie Jennings, a masters-level counselor and certified grief recovery specialist, will be our facilitator. Click graphic to register.
