BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-// - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://firstdallas.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T075714 CREATED:20220308T205333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T201930Z UID:10526-1650567600-1650567600@firstdallas.org SUMMARY:Dinner With The Pastor | April 21 DESCRIPTION:As a guest of First Baptist Dallas\, you are invited to join Dr. Jeffress for a very special evening at Maggiano’s at NorthPark Mall on Thursday\, April 21. \nYou will enjoy a first-class meal\, lively conversation\, a time of Q&A with Dr. Jeffress\, and complimentary valet parking! \nThis special invitation is reserved only for those who are not yet members of First Baptist Dallas. \n  URL:https://firstdallas.org/event/dinner-with-the-pastor-april-21/ LOCATION:Maggiano’s NorthPark CATEGORIES:Churchwide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firstdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DinnerPastor042122_h.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220424T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220424T123000 DTSTAMP:20260408T075714 CREATED:20210910T144659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T203217Z UID:698-1650803400-1650803400@firstdallas.org SUMMARY:Day One | Connect DESCRIPTION:Day One family\, join us for Day One Connect on Sunday\, April 24th in the Jeffress Fountain Lobby at 12:30pm after service to connect and have fellowship with one another! URL:https://firstdallas.org/event/connect/ LOCATION:Jeffress Fountain Plaza Lobby CATEGORIES:Churchwide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firstdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DayOne_Connect_h-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220520 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220522 DTSTAMP:20260408T075714 CREATED:20220127T184518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T195113Z UID:1284-1653004800-1653177599@firstdallas.org SUMMARY:Family Outdoor Adventure Weekend DESCRIPTION:Join us for Family Outdoor Adventure Weekend at Marluc Bella Vita Ranch. Located just 90-minutes from DFW in Jacksboro\, TX. \nMarluc Bella Vita Ranch is an outdoor adventure paradise! \nThe Family Outdoor Adventure Weekend will include fun\, outdoor activities for all ages and experience levels including fishing\, swimming\, hiking\, and more! \nThe property includes a sports field complex\, a lighted 1/2 court basketball court\, a sand volleyball court\, and a five-mile mountain bike-and-hike trail system that goes around the entire property. \nThe Main Lodge at MBVR can accommodate 35 overnight guests. \nLODGE OPTIONS: \nMain Lodge Bunk Room (Main Lodge 2nd Level):\nThe $100/person fee includes: \n\nLarge Bunk Room Amenities include\n– 18 beds/bunk beds\, Twin & Queen Size Beds\, Heat & A/C\n– Indoor Shower & Toilets\, Bath Towels & Bed Linens provided\n– Lounging Area\, Game Room w/ Foosball Table\, Sun Deck\n\n3 meals (Dinner Friday night + Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday)\n\nActivity fee which covers activity & competition supplies\, S’mores on Friday night\, soft drinks and bottled water during activity times\, and purchase of winners awards for competitions.\n\nREGISTER HERE FOR MAIN LODGE BUNK ROOMS\nPrivate Rustic Cabin: \nThe $75/person fee includes: \n\nAmenities include:\n– Door with security panel locks\, Front Porch\n– Access to clean Restroom & Shower facility\n– Table + 2 Chairs\, 2 Futon chairs/beds\, Picnic Table\n3 meals (Dinner Friday night + Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday @ $15/meal)\nActivity fee which covers activity & competition supplies\, S’mores on Friday night\, soft drinks and bottled water during activity times\, and purchase of winners awards for competitions.\n*Rustic Cabins do NOT have Power or Water\n\nREGISTER HERE FOR RUSTIC CABIN\nOUTDOOR CAMPING OPTION: \nFor families who would prefer to stay in their own tent or RV (or once the indoor lodge facilities are sold out) \nThe $75/pp fee includes: \n\nFamilies choosing this option would provide their own tents and/or RV’s.\nOne of the five secluded tent sites (access to water and electricity included) or one of the three concrete RV spots which have access to both water and electricity.\nThe tent sites and RV pads all have access to a rest station with a toilet\, sink\, and shower.\nMeals/Snacks would be provided at the Main Lodge or Sports Fields during scheduled meal/activity times.\n3 meals (Dinner Friday night + Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday @ $15/meal)\nActivity fee which covers activity & competition supplies\, S’mores on Friday night\, soft drinks and bottled water during activity times\, and purchase of winners awards for competitions.\n\nREGISTER HERE FOR CAMPING URL:https://firstdallas.org/event/family-outdoor-adventure-weekend/ LOCATION:Marluc Bella Vita Ranch\, Jacksboro\, TX CATEGORIES:Churchwide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firstdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/YM_AdvWknd_h-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220522T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220522T110000 DTSTAMP:20260408T075714 CREATED:20220409T213959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T182440Z UID:12007-1653217200-1653217200@firstdallas.org SUMMARY:Day One | People's Choice DESCRIPTION:People’s Choice is back by popular demand in our Day One Band-led Service! This means you get the chance to customize your worship experience. Start gathering a list of your favorite songs because we begin collecting requests on May 8. Once the submissions are in\, YOU get the chance to vote during service on May 15.  \nWe can’t wait to raise our voices to the songs that mean the most to you. It’s a “one-day” event happening in Day One you won’t want to miss. URL:https://firstdallas.org/event/day-one-peoples-choice/ CATEGORIES:Churchwide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firstdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/DayOne_PeoplesChoice2_h.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220522T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220522T180000 DTSTAMP:20260408T075714 CREATED:20220419T175930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T175930Z UID:12196-1653237000-1653242400@firstdallas.org SUMMARY:Spring Training Celebration DESCRIPTION:We have completed Spring Training: 8 Weeks To Spiritual Fitness as a church family! Let’s celebrate as a family with a fun afternoon\, food\, bounce houses\, and more! URL:https://firstdallas.org/event/spring-training-celebration/ CATEGORIES:Churchwide END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220522T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220522T180000 DTSTAMP:20260408T075714 CREATED:20220419T174632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T143842Z UID:12194-1653242400-1653242400@firstdallas.org SUMMARY:First Dallas Pops Orchestra Concert: A Cinematic Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join the First Dallas Orchestra for an evening concert featuring popular movie music from films such as Gladiator\, Superman\, The Lord of the Rings\, 2001: A Space Odyssey\, and more! URL:https://firstdallas.org/event/orchestra-concert/ CATEGORIES:Churchwide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://firstdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/NightAtTheMovies-02.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220523T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220523T070000 DTSTAMP:20260408T075714 CREATED:20220518T222309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T155646Z UID:12712-1653289200-1653289200@firstdallas.org SUMMARY:FBA Golf Classic DESCRIPTION:To be entered in the raffle\, please fill out the form below. \n\n\n \n FIRST NAME(Required)LAST NAME(Required)EMAIL(Required)PHONE(Required) URL:https://firstdallas.org/event/fba-golf-classic/ LOCATION:Rowlett\, TX CATEGORIES:Churchwide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://firstdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/FBA-Golf-Tournament-web-page1920-×-1080-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220620 DTSTAMP:20260408T075714 CREATED:20220419T202858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T202858Z UID:12202-1655596800-1655683199@firstdallas.org SUMMARY:Father's Day DESCRIPTION:Father’s Day URL:https://firstdallas.org/event/fathers-day/ CATEGORIES:Churchwide,Men END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220626 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220627 DTSTAMP:20260408T075714 CREATED:20220329T171128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T145456Z UID:11262-1656201600-1656287999@firstdallas.org SUMMARY:Freedom Sunday DESCRIPTION:Celebrate our freedom as Americans and our freedom in Christ at our annual Freedom Sunday service on June 26. We will enjoy powerful worship\, a salute to our armed forces\, and more. URL:https://firstdallas.org/event/freedom-sunday/ CATEGORIES:Churchwide END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220710T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220731T083000 DTSTAMP:20260408T075714 CREATED:20220706T163604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T183305Z UID:13891-1657441800-1659256200@firstdallas.org SUMMARY:Truett Library Reading Challenge DESCRIPTION:Calling all bookworms! Join us for our first annual biography challenge\, “Meet Good Friends at Truett Library.” From July 10–31\, children\, students\, and adults alike will read Christian biographies from authors who set an example of Christlikeness. Be encouraged by books\, CDs\, and DVDs from Truett Library\, and once you’re finished\, bring them back to collect a prize. We will host a celebration dinner for all participants in August. Ready\, set\, read! URL:https://firstdallas.org/event/truett-library-reading-challenge/ LOCATION:Truett Library CATEGORIES:Churchwide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firstdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Truett-Mem-LibraryMeetGoodFriendsReadingChallege_H2-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220714T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220714T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T075714 CREATED:20220615T150415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T152103Z UID:13438-1657825200-1657825200@firstdallas.org SUMMARY:Dinner with the Pastor | July 2022 DESCRIPTION:As a guest of First Baptist Dallas you are invited to join Dr. Jeffress for a special evening at Maggiano’s at NorthPark Mall on Thursday\, July 14. Starting at 7pm\, you will enjoy a first-class meal\, lively conversation\, a time of Q&A with Dr. Jeffress\, and complimentary valet parking! There may even be a special surprise or two for you that evening. \nThis invitation is reserved only for those who are not yet members of First Baptist Dallas.  \nPlease register in advance because seating is limited. \n\n \n \n Dinner With The Pastor\n \n \n FIRST NAME(Required)LAST NAME(Required)EMAIL(Required)\n \n ADDRESS(Required)CITY(Required)STATE(Required)ZIPCODE(Required)PHONE(Required)ARE YOU BRINGING A GUEST (NON-CHURCH)?(Required)ARE YOU BRINGING A GUEST (NON-CHURCH)?YESNOLIST THE FIRST AND LAST NAME OF YOUR GUEST(Required)ARE YOU A MEMBER OF FIRST BAPTIST DALLAS?(Required)ARE YOU A MEMBER OF FIRST BAPTIST DALLAS?YESNOTOTAL NUMBER OF PEOPLE ATTENDING(Required) URL:https://firstdallas.org/event/dinner-with-the-pastor-july-2022/ LOCATION:Maggiano’s NorthPark CATEGORIES:Churchwide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firstdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/DinnerPastor071422_h-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220719T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220719T183000 DTSTAMP:20260408T075714 CREATED:20220525T212200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T162627Z UID:12996-1658255400-1658255400@firstdallas.org SUMMARY:Called To Ministry Dinner DESCRIPTION:Do you feel like you have a calling to serve in ministry? Now is the time to get the answers you have been searching for. \nWe are hosting a free dinner\, open to the public\, that will feature a selected panel of ministers from different areas of our ministry departments on July 19. We will hear from a panel of our ministers including Dr. Robert Jeffress\, Julia Jeffress Sadler\, Ryan Sadler\, Ryland Whitehorn\, Shelly Taylor\, Dr. Tyler Brinson\, Dr. Jim Wicker\, and Dr. Paige Patterson\, and there will be a designated time for Q & A. As a result of this dinner\, we hope to equip you with the right tools and resources to pursue the exciting career of transforming lives with the Word of God. \nThis event is full. URL:https://firstdallas.org/event/called-to-ministry-dinner/ CATEGORIES:Churchwide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firstdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/CalledToMinistry_title.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220801T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220801T183000 DTSTAMP:20260408T075714 CREATED:20220614T191551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T160336Z UID:13431-1659378600-1659378600@firstdallas.org SUMMARY:Old Fashioned Revival DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of authentic gospel music and powerful teaching at our Old Fashioned Revival! Each night from July 31 through August 2 at 6:30pm\, we will welcome Gospel Music’s renowned Mark Trammell Quartet and the acclaimed speaker\, Dr. Bill Anderson\, for old fashioned music and messages centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ. This Old Fashioned Revival is sure to leave you singing\, dancing\, and on fire for the Lord. Come for a night you won’t forget! \nBill Anderson \nDr. Bill Anderson is an acclaimed writer and speaker with over 25 years of experience in radio and television broadcast. He graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Arts in Religion in 1958\, earned a Bachelor of Divinity at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1963\, and received a Doctor of Divinity from Trinity College in 1978. Dr. Anderson worked in the Baptist Church for over 50 years and established three Christian schools. Now\, he serves as the Chancellor Emeritus of Covenant Christian Academy in Colleyville\, Texas\, educating students with a Biblical worldview. \nDr. Bill Anderson is the author of Rapture? Sure…But When\, has written for the Southern Baptist Sunday Board\, and has spoken at numerous conferences and conventions. He is extensively involved in overseas mission projects and has preached across the globe in places like Canada\, Japan\, China\, Indonesia\, Brazil\, and Scotland. \nDr. Anderson was born in Humble\, Texas and married his wife\, Addie Williams\, in 1956. They are blessed with four children\, over a dozen grandchildren\, and great-grandchildren. \nMark Trammell Quartet \nThe renowned Mark Trammell Quartet focuses on evangelism through the seamless integration of gospel music and preaching. For over 40 years\, Mark Trammell has been blessed to sing gospel music. He has won multiple awards as a singer and producer and has been a member of four of Gospel Music’s most acclaimed groups. Throughout his career\, Mark has been privileged to perform in prestigious venues including Radio City Music Hall\, Brooklyn Tabernacle\, and the South Lawn of the White House. He has performed for the President of the United States and notable pastors/evangelists such as Dr. W.A. Crisswell\, Dr. Charles Stanley\, Dr. Tom Eliff\, Dr. Bailey Smith\, Dr. Adrian Rodgers\, and others.  \nThe Mark Trammell Quartet’s mission is to encourage and evangelize through gospel music and the message of Christ. The Mark Tramell Quartet lives to preach\, sing\, and minister the gospel of Jesus Christ. \nIn April 2022\, the Mark Trammell Quartet celebrated 20 years of watching God do the abnormal with only two ingredients—man’s obedience to the call of God and God’s supernatural power to do the impossible. URL:https://firstdallas.org/event/old-fashioned-revival-2022-08-01/2022-08-01/ CATEGORIES:Churchwide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firstdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/OFR_2022-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220802T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220802T183000 DTSTAMP:20260408T075714 CREATED:20220614T191551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T141044Z UID:13432-1659465000-1659465000@firstdallas.org SUMMARY:Old Fashioned Revival DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of authentic gospel music and powerful teaching at our Old Fashioned Revival! Each night from July 31 through August 2 at 6:30pm\, we will welcome Gospel Music’s renowned Mark Tramell Quartet and the acclaimed speaker\, Dr. Bill Anderson\, for old fashioned music and messages centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ. This Old Fashioned Revival is sure to leave you singing\, dancing\, and on fire for the Lord. Come for a night you won’t forget! \nBill Anderson \nDr. Bill Anderson is an acclaimed writer and speaker with over 25 years of experience in radio and television broadcast. He graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Arts in Religion in 1958\, earned a Bachelor of Divinity at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1963\, and received a Doctor of Divinity from Trinity College in 1978. Dr. Anderson worked in the Baptist Church for over 50 years and established three Christian schools. Now\, he serves as the Chancellor Emeritus of Covenant Christian Academy in Colleyville\, Texas\, educating students with a Biblical worldview. \nDr. Bill Anderson is the author of Rapture? Sure…But When\, has written for the Southern Baptist Sunday Board\, and has spoken at numerous conferences and conventions. He is extensively involved in overseas mission projects and has preached across the globe in places like Canada\, Japan\, China\, Indonesia\, Brazil\, and Scotland. \nDr. Anderson was born in Humble\, Texas and married his wife\, Addie Williams\, in 1956. They are blessed with four children\, over a dozen grandchildren\, and great-grandchildren. \nMark Tramell Quartet \nThe renowned Mark Tramell Quartet focuses on evangelism through the seamless integration of gospel music and preaching. For over 40 years\, Mark Tramell has been blessed to sing gospel music. He has won multiple awards as a singer and producer and has been a member of four of Gospel Music’s most acclaimed groups.Throughout his career\, Mark has been privileged to perform in prestigious venues including Radio City Music Hall\, Brooklyn Tabernacle\, and the South Lawn of the White House. He has performed for the President of the United States and notable pastors/evangelists such as Dr. W.A. Crisswell\, Dr. Charles Stanley\, Dr. Tom Eliff\, Dr. Bailey Smith\, Dr. Adrian Rodgers\, and others.  \nThe Mark Tramell Quartet’s mission is to encourage and evangelize through gospel music and the message of Christ. The Mark Tramell Quartet lives to preach\, sing\, and minister the gospel of Jesus Christ. \nIn April 2022\, the Mark Tramell Quartet celebrated 20 years of watching God do the abnormal with only two ingredients—man’s obedience to the call of God and God’s supernatural power to do the impossible. URL:https://firstdallas.org/event/old-fashioned-revival-2022-08-02/ LOCATION:Historic Sanctuary CATEGORIES:Churchwide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firstdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/OFR_2022-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220821T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220821T110000 DTSTAMP:20260408T075714 CREATED:20220706T160312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T160311Z UID:13849-1661079600-1661079600@firstdallas.org SUMMARY:Day One | Worship with Charity Gayle DESCRIPTION:We are excited to welcome guest artist\, Charity Gayle\, to lead worship in Day One on Sunday\, August 21! Join us at 11am in the Historic Sanctuary. \nCharity Gayle \nCharity has been involved in ministry since her childhood. She focuses on blending worship and gospel music for a fresh yet reminiscent sound. Her first album\, Lord You Are My Song\, debuted at #1 in the Christian & Gospel genre and #20 in all genres. Her sophomore album Endless Praise\, featuring the song ‘Thank You Jesus for the Blood’\, also debuted at #1. Charity has been featured on The Emerging Sound albums Volumes one through five\, and most recently\, she received a Dove Award for the song ‘Benediction (As You Go)’ on Selah’s record\, Firm Foundation. \nCharity leads worship with her husband\, Ryan Kennedy. They are cultivating a movement for 24-hour prayer and worship called GatherHouse and are continuing to spread the gospel in the US and globally. URL:https://firstdallas.org/event/worship-with-charity-gayle/ LOCATION:Historic Sanctuary CATEGORIES:Churchwide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firstdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/charity-gayle-2022charity-gayle-16x9-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220821T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220821T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T075714 CREATED:20220621T155858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T160145Z UID:13628-1661101200-1661101200@firstdallas.org SUMMARY:Sunday School Conference 2022 DESCRIPTION:First Baptist Dallas welcomes Allan Taylor as our guest speaker for our 2022 Sunday School Conference on August 21. All Sunday School leaders from preschool to senior adults are encouraged to join us for our annual conference for great food\, fellowship\, and inspiration. The event will begin promptly at 5pm located at CenterStage.  \nAllan Taylor \nAllan Taylor is the Director of Sunday School & Church Education Ministry at Lifeway Christian Resources in Nashville\, TN. He came to this position after serving three churches as Minister of Education: \n\n Beaver Dam Baptist Church\, Knoxville\, TN (1991-1993)\n London Bridge Baptist Church\, Virginia Beach\, VA (1993-1995)\n First Baptist Church\, Woodstock\, GA (1995-2015)\n\nBefore surrendering to full-time Christian service\, Allan was a high school football coach at Fulton High School in Knoxville. \nAllan conducts many Sunday School and Leadership Conferences both nationally and internationally and mentors\, instructs\, and encourages Christian Educators and Sunday School leaders. \nHe has written two Sunday School books: The Six Core Values of Sunday School and Sunday School in HD. \nHe has also equipped thousands of Sunday School leaders through his three DVD training series: Sunday School Done Right\, Forward From Here\, and Sunday School Matters. \nHe and his wife\, Linda\, have been married 40 years and live in their hometown of Knoxville\, TN.  They have three children and three grandchildren. URL:https://firstdallas.org/event/sunday-school-conference-2022/ LOCATION:CenterStage CATEGORIES:Churchwide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firstdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-Sunday-School-Conference-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220912 DTSTAMP:20260408T075714 CREATED:20220624T140218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T220825Z UID:1244-1662854400-1662940799@firstdallas.org SUMMARY:Jeffress 15 Year Anniversary DESCRIPTION:Celebration 15 years of ministry with Dr. and Mrs. Robert Jeffress and family during our Sunday service. Then\, we will have a reception following Discipleship University. \nClick here to write a note to Dr. and Mrs. Jeffress and Family on the occasion of their 15th anniversary at First Baptist Dallas. These notes and words of thanks will be collected and transferred to a special keepsake book that will be presented to Dr. Jeffress on Sunday\, September 11. URL:https://firstdallas.org/event/jeffress-15-year-anniversary/ LOCATION:Worship Center CATEGORIES:Churchwide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firstdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Pastors_15th-Anniversary_H2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220911T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220911T173000 DTSTAMP:20260408T075714 CREATED:20220817T155456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T184401Z UID:17039-1662917400-1662917400@firstdallas.org SUMMARY:Hope For Healing from Anxiety & Depression DESCRIPTION:This is a 6-week course for anyone desiring to learn how to overcome depression and anxiety. \nIf you or someone you love struggles with anxiety\, or depressive thoughts and feelings\, there is hope! Join Dr. Steve Hunter and Pamela Greene as they teach on the causes of these mental and emotional issues\, current trends\, and best practices in treating them. You will discover how to identify what keeps you stuck and how to overcome it through practical lifestyle changes based on God’s Word. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://firstdallas.org/event/hope-for-healing-from-anxiety-depression/2022-09-11/ CATEGORIES:Churchwide END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220911T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220911T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T075714 CREATED:20220628T192520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T145441Z UID:13725-1662917400-1662922800@firstdallas.org SUMMARY:Hot Topics with June Hunt DESCRIPTION:Sometimes\, the desire for Christians to be relevant to our culture outweighs the desire for Christians to be obedient to our God. This fall in DU\, June Hunt will address some of today’s controversies with biblical wisdom\, truth\, and love in a series on Hot Topics. Join June weekly from September 11 to November 6 in Truett Chapel at 5:30pm as she looks to God’s Word for insights and solutions on nine of the most challenging and hotly debated issues of our day. \nThe Abortion Dilemma: Tackling the Tough Questions.\n          What does God’s Word say about the sanctity of life and the preborn? \nBullying: Bullied No More!\n          Learn about the Bully\, the Bullied\, and the Bystander in order to stop bullying. \nChildhood Sexual Abuse\n          Police statistics say that 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 5 boys are victims of sexual abuse—here’s what you need to know.` \nTransgender: Understanding the Trans World\n          How to address the gender identity issues with the love of Christ. \nDomestic Violence: What Victims Need to Know\n          1 in 3 women in the USA and worldwide are victims of domestic violence—learn how you can help. \nHomosexuality & SSA: The Struggle with Same-Sex Attraction\n          Learn God’s design for sexuality and how to answer the LBGT arguments. \nPrejudice\, Racism\, & CRT (Critical Race Theory)\n          How to become a barrier breaker—based on the Bible. \nSuicide Prevention: Hope When Life Seems Hopeless\n          How to help those who have lost hope. \nSex Trafficking: Taking a stand and stopping it!\n          Learn critical information on sex trafficking and prostitution—its impact\, causes\, and how to prevent\, stop\, intervene\, and help others recover and find healing in Christ. \nJune Hunt is the Founder of Hope for the Heart\, a ministry that offers biblical hope and practical help on everyday problems. Her nightly radio broadcast\, Hope in the Night\, offers live\, call-in counseling from 11pm to midnight. \nRegistration begins August 28 at firstdallas.org/du. \n  \n  URL:https://firstdallas.org/event/hot-topics-with-june-hunt/2022-09-11/ LOCATION:Truett Chapel CATEGORIES:Churchwide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firstdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/JuneHunt_HotTopics_h-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221016T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221016T123000 DTSTAMP:20260408T075714 CREATED:20220803T153959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T153959Z UID:16561-1665923400-1665923400@firstdallas.org SUMMARY:Stewardship | Learning Table - October DESCRIPTION:The Stewardship Ministry is hosting a unique educational opportunity that discusses “How to Avoid Bad Credit\,” led by Tom Pulley\, Executive Vice President of PlainsCapital Bank. All are welcome to attend this informative Learning Table Event on October 16 at 12:30pm in Lovvorn Hall. With absolutely no cost to you\, we hope you will choose to take advantage of hearing expert advice regarding your finances. Free lunch will be provided for all who register online in advance.  \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://firstdallas.org/event/stewardship-learning-table-october/ LOCATION:Lovvorn Hall CATEGORIES:Churchwide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firstdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Stewardship_LearningTable_101622_h.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221127T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221127T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T075714 CREATED:20221028T174819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T174852Z UID:20406-1669554000-1669554000@firstdallas.org SUMMARY:Day One | Christmas Set Up DESCRIPTION:Day One needs help setting up for Christmas! We will be serving lunch to volunteers who help us set up the Day One Christmas trees. \nSign up coming soon. URL:https://firstdallas.org/event/day-one-christmas-set-up/ LOCATION:Historic Sanctuary CATEGORIES:Churchwide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firstdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/day-one-xmasSet-up-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221211T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221211T091500 DTSTAMP:20260408T075714 CREATED:20221028T172241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T172241Z UID:20401-1670750100-1670750100@firstdallas.org SUMMARY:Mission 1:8 WIN NOW Commitment Sunday DESCRIPTION:On this day\, we are asking our entire church body to make a two-year commitment to give toward Mission 1:8 WIN NOW\, our 2023–2024 ministry strategy. Mission 1:8 is the church’s ministry plan to reach our city\, nation\, and world for Jesus Christ. \nBy making a pledge to WIN NOW\, you are helping the church put ministry plans into motion more quickly\, knowing that we have the resources necessary to complete them. Making a commitment is also an important spiritual practice for each of us. When we commit to give in the future\, it is an act of faith. We are entrusting ourselves to God\, believing that He will provide everything we need in order to do everything He has called us to do. \nClick here to learn more about Mission 1:8 WIN NOW. URL:https://firstdallas.org/event/mission-18-win-now-commitment-sunday/ CATEGORIES:Churchwide END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221218T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221218T110000 DTSTAMP:20260408T075714 CREATED:20221122T003610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T003720Z UID:21467-1671354900-1671361200@firstdallas.org SUMMARY:Harris Faulkner Special Interview & Book Signing DESCRIPTION:Dr. Robert Jeffress will interview Fox News Anchor Harris Faulkner on her new book\, “Faith Still Moves Mountains.” Harris will be doing a book signing following both services and books will be available on the concourse to purchase. \n9:15 & 11am | Worship Center \n  URL:https://firstdallas.org/event/harris-faulkner-special-interview-book-signing/ CATEGORIES:Churchwide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firstdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Interview_HarrisFaulkner_A2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221218T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221218T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T075714 CREATED:20221122T182317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T182317Z UID:21483-1671354900-1671364800@firstdallas.org SUMMARY:Special Interview with Harris Faulkner DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, December 18 during the 9:15 and 11am worship services as Dr. Jeffress has a special interview with Harris Faulkner from FOX News. Her new book is entitled\, Faith Still Moves Mountains. URL:https://firstdallas.org/event/special-interview-with-harris-faulkner/ LOCATION:Worship Center CATEGORIES:Churchwide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firstdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Interview_DRJ_HarrisFaulkner_B2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221218T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221218T110000 DTSTAMP:20260408T075714 CREATED:20221028T180547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T164333Z UID:20409-1671361200-1671361200@firstdallas.org SUMMARY:Day One Christmas DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Christmas service in Day One on December 18. URL:https://firstdallas.org/event/day-one-christmas/ LOCATION:Historic Sanctuary CATEGORIES:Churchwide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firstdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/day-one-xmas-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221218T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221218T180000 DTSTAMP:20260408T075714 CREATED:20220921T201538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T152936Z UID:18397-1671386400-1671386400@firstdallas.org SUMMARY:Christmas & Keyboards DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that First Baptist Dallas will be hosting “Christmas and Keyboards” on Sunday\, December 18\, at 6pm in the Worship Center. This remarkable assembly of pianists and organists associated with First Baptist Dallas began in 1999 as an effort to share the marvelous God-given talents within this historical church family. It has grown to become a valued tradition throughout the years. This event features all ages and generations and showcases many of the Christmas season’s most memorable tunes and arrangements. This year’s extravaganza will include several grand pianos\, the majestic undergirding of the organ\, and extraordinary talent from all ages of musicians. Don’t miss this year’s “Christmas and Keyboards” at First Baptist Dallas! URL:https://firstdallas.org/event/christmas-keyboards/ CATEGORIES:Churchwide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firstdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FirstDallas_ChristmasAndKeyboards-2-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221225T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221225T110000 DTSTAMP:20260408T075714 CREATED:20221114T205148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T165016Z UID:20886-1671966000-1671966000@firstdallas.org SUMMARY:Christmas Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Christmas service on Sunday\, December 25 at 11am ONLY in the Worship Center. We will not have Sunday School and Day One will join us in the Worship Center. URL:https://firstdallas.org/event/christmas-day/ LOCATION:Worship Center CATEGORIES:Churchwide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firstdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/DEC25_ChristmasSunday_H.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230101T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230101T123000 DTSTAMP:20260408T075714 CREATED:20221028T181254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T172344Z UID:20410-1672576200-1672576200@firstdallas.org SUMMARY:Day One | Christmas Tear Down DESCRIPTION:Day One needs help taking down Christmas decorations! We will be serving dinner to volunteers who help tear down the Day One Christmas trees. \n  URL:https://firstdallas.org/event/day-one-christmas-tear-down/ LOCATION:Historic Sanctuary CATEGORIES:Churchwide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firstdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Day-One-Christmas-Tear-Down_H2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230108T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230108T000000 DTSTAMP:20260408T075714 CREATED:20221028T174147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T155044Z UID:20404-1673136000-1673136000@firstdallas.org SUMMARY:Mission 1:8 WIN NOW Best Gift Sunday DESCRIPTION:Our next two-year ministry strategy—Mission 1:8 WIN NOW—is about to get underway. This is an ambitious plan to win as many people as possible as quickly as possible to faith in Jesus Christ. By God’s grace\, we are poised to make an incredible impact in 2023–2024\, both here in Dallas and around the world. \nAs the Lord gives you the ability\, we want you to prayerfully consider giving a significant gift toward your two-year commitment on Best Gift Sunday\, January 8. When you give a substantial contribution towards your pledge early in the process\, this is tremendously helpful in our ministry planning and overall stewardship of resources. When we have ministry funds on hand\, we’re able to accelerate the growth and reach of the ministry. URL:https://firstdallas.org/event/mission-18-win-now-best-gift-sunday/ CATEGORIES:Churchwide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firstdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/M18_WinNow_BestGiftSunday_h.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230114T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230114T173000 DTSTAMP:20260408T075714 CREATED:20221223T182712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T203518Z UID:22043-1673717400-1673717400@firstdallas.org SUMMARY:Vice President Mike Pence Book Tour DESCRIPTION:Vice President Mike Pence is coming to First Dallas on January 14! Purchase tickets for Saturday’s event below where Dr. Jeffress will interview him about his time in the White House and his new book\, So Help Me God. Your ticket purchase includes one book and the exclusive opportunity to have your book signed that evening. Additional books will be available for purchase. \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n  \nThen\, Vice President Mike Pence will be joining us for worship in our services at 9:15 and 11am on Sunday\, January 15 for a special interview with Dr. Jeffress. Books will be on the Concourse for purchase and to be signed that morning following the services. \n \nA few things to know before you go for Saturday\, January 14: \n\nDoors open at 4:30pm\nSeats are first come first serve\nInterview begins at 5:30pm\nYour ticket purchase guarantees one book\nAdditional books are available for purchase\nPick up books after the exclusive interview for a special book signing with Vice President Mike Pence\nNo personalization\, pictures\, selfies\, gifts\, or signing of additional items are allowed\n\n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\n  \n \nAfter graduating from Indiana University School of Law\, Michael R. Pence practiced law\, led the Indiana Policy Review Foundation\, and hosted The Mike Pence Show\, a weekly radio and television public affairs program in Indiana. By age 40\, the people of East-Central Indiana had elected Vice President Pence to the U.S. House of Representatives six times. Then\, in 2013\, Vice President Pence became the 50th Governor of Indiana. His record of legislative and executive experience and his strong family values prompted President Donald Trump to select Mike Pence as his running mate in July 2016\, and he entered office on January 20\, 2017. Vice President Mike Pence remains grateful for the grace of God\, the love and support of his family\, and the blessings of liberty that are every American’s birthright. URL:https://firstdallas.org/event/booktour/ LOCATION:Truett Chapel CATEGORIES:Churchwide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://firstdallas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Exclusive-QA_VP-MIkePence_VA.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR