Students | Innovate
2024-04-23 09:30 - 13:15, 2024-04-30 09:30 - 13:15 (America/Chicago) | Student Center
Innovate meets every Tuesday from 9:45am–1:15pm.
Do you need a NEW fun, educational, and biblically-based co-op? Look no further!
Innovate is an initiative created by First Baptist Dallas to help homeschoolers get plugged into a group of like-minded students at no cost!
Our goal is to help students socially, academically and spiritually. We meet every Tuesday for 3 hours. All high schoolers are welcome!
What to expect:
Taught by our high school and girls’ minister, they help students engage through educational games, videos, hands-on activities, and life skills! From skills like songwriting, improv, pottery, and more. Your teen will love this program and the best news is it’s completely free!
Email Thad Taylor at ttaylor@firstdallas.org to register.
SCHEDULE:
9:45am | Large Group
10:15am | Gym Time
11:15am | Academic Game
12pm | Lunch
12:45pm | Life skill activity
1:15pm | Dismiss
REGISTER HERE

Women's Bible Study | Emboldened
2024-04-23 10:15, 2024-04-24 18:30 (America/Chicago) | CenterStage
First Dallas recognizes the importance of Bible study in a woman’s life, and we know that women need fellowship, prayer, and encouragement to live in obedience to God’s Word, which is why we offer Women’s Bible study!
This year, we will be going through a study written by our First Dallas Women’s Staff called Emboldened: A Study of Acts, where we will look at how the Holy Spirit empowered and emboldened the early church, and how we can be bold to live on fire for Christ just like they did. Join us each week on Tuesdays at 10:15am or Wednesdays at 6:30pm for a powerful lesson from our Teaching Team, interactive Bible study, discipleship, mentoring, fellowship, and fun!
We want to invite women of all ages from all walks of life: young or old, married or single, with or without children, new to the Christian life or those who have been Christians for many years, Bible experts and those who are just beginning to explore the Bible. When you come to WBS, you will find a welcoming atmosphere and will learn that other women have similar joys and struggles to share; we will study a passage together and recognize there is truth to impact our lives. Because our focus is God’s Word, you can be certain that you will grow in your faith and you will become a woman who knows the Lord in a deeper way—and that will impact all your relationships. Come and gather around the table, get to know women who live in your area of town, study alongside a woman with similar interests, meet a new friend, and expect to be loved and encouraged!
Bible Study Registration:
REGISTER HERE

Childcare Registration:
PLAY & LEARN (BABIES–PRE-K)
FIRST AT HOME (K–6TH GRADE)

AWANA Registration:
AWANA (AGE 2–6TH GRADE)

AWANA Verse-A-Thon
2024-04-24 18:30 (America/Chicago) | HFC 2 & 6
Our annual Awana Verse-A-Thon is Wednesday, April 24 at 6:30pm in HFC 2 & 6! Kids work hard to memorize as many Bible verses as they can and collect people to sponsor them for the number of verses they say. All funds raised will be given to our ministry partners in Belize. Last year, we raised $10,000—can we break the record this year? Either way, come support our kids at Awana Verse-A-Thon!

Women's Commissioning Service
2024-04-24 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Truett Chapel
First Baptist Dallas invites you to the Women’s Commissioning Service on Wednesday, April 24, at 6:30pm in Truett Chapel. We will commission a group of women to vocational ministry, recognizing and affirming God’s call on their lives. We will also pray, hear testimonies, and celebrate what God is doing in and through these godly women in our church! Reception to follow after service in Criswell Center Lobby.

Christian Survivors of Suicide Loss
2024-04-24 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Worship Center, 2nd floor, Family Room
This is an ongoing, year-round support group for those who have been affected by suicide, including family members, survivors themselves, and those struggling with thoughts of suicide. Losing a loved one to suicide can be life-altering. It is helpful to understand what you or your loved ones are experiencing. Learn about common emotions and challenges, the grief journey, and what can help.
Meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 6:30-8pm Worship Center 2nd floor, Family Room.
Upcoming meetings:
Wednesday, 8/28 from 6:30–8pm
Wednesday, 9/11 from 6:30–8pm
Wednesday, 9/25 from 6:30–8pm
Wednesday, 10/9 from 6:30–8pm
Wednesday, 10/23 from 6:30–8pm
Wednesday, 11/13 from 6:30–8pm
Wednesday, 12/11 from 6:30–8pm
Wednesday, 1/22/25 from 6:30–8pm
Wednesday, 2/12/25 from 6:30–8pm
Wednesday, 2/26/25 from 6:30–8pm
Wednesday, 3/12/25 from 6:30–8pm
Wednesday, 3/26/25 from 6:30–8pm
REGISTER HERE

For more information contact Pathways Christian Counseling | 214.969.2456 | counseling@firstdallas.org

Life Recovery Group
2024-04-24 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-05-01 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | HFC 7th floor lobby
We all have struggles in life; struggles with addictions: alcohol, drugs, food, depression, anxiety, and relationships to name a few.
Life Recovery brings Christian recovery to you through groups that meet on campus at First Dallas.
Life Recovery Groups are gender-specific as there is more opportunity to share and it is easier to share in a gender-specific group. We are going through the Life Recovery Workbook as a step study. We have different groups for chemical addiction issues as well as for other life issues like relationship issues, co-dependency, etc.
To register and learn more about Life Recovery Groups, please fill out this form below.

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JH Hangout | Randomize Night
2024-04-26 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Student Center
Hey, Junior High! Join us for a fun night of chance-based games, Bingo, raffles, giveaways, and more at Randomize Night on Friday, April 26 at 6pm in the Student Center!

Students | JHH | Randomize Night

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HS Hangout | Fishing
2024-04-26 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Seven Points, Texas
High schoolers are gone fishin’ on Friday, April 26! We’ll head to Seven Points, Texas for a fun evening of fishing and fellowship.
REGISTER HERE

Strong & Courageous | Single Moms Game Night
2024-04-26 18:30 (America/Chicago) | HFC Level 7 Lobby
Enjoy a night of games and fellowship with other single moms! Drop off your kids for Play & Learn, then meet us on HFC Level 7!
REGISTER HERE
Play & Learn is provided for all children while parents attend worship, Bible Studies, PNO, and more. This support provides intentional and consistent biblical truth through play and developmentally appropriate activities.

REGISTER HERE

We invite all of our 5th & 6th graders to join Mrs. Ashley for a fun night of games, worship, dinner, and Preteen Bible Study!
REGISTER HERE

Marriage Matters Conference
2024-04-26 18:30 (America/Chicago)
Marriage matters. So invest in your marriage!
It can be easy to let yourself grow complacent in your marriage, but a healthy, thriving, God-honoring marriage requires constant effort and investment from both spouses. That’s why we’re excited to announce our upcoming marriage conference on Friday, April 26 at 6:30pm! This event will provide practical tools and inspiration to strengthen your union, no matter how long you’ve been married. With guest speakers Steve and Debbie Wilson, you’ll gain insights into improving communication, managing conflict, keeping romance alive, meeting each other’s needs, and more. You’ll be reminded why you said “I do” in the first place and leave feeling encouraged and equipped to continue building an enduring, fulfilling marriage. The cost is just $20 per person, and all married couples are welcome. Marriage matters—let’s choose to invest in it!
Registration is by individual, not couple: each spouse should register separately.
REGISTER HERE
REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN FOR PLAY & LEARN HERE
Steve and Debbie Wilson

Steve and Debbie Wilson’s hearts beat for stronger, healthier marriages. In 1990, their marriage fell apart. With God’s intervention and promise, “that what He began, he will complete,” (Philippians 1:6), they worked their way back stronger than ever. After four years of working towards a great marriage, God called them to begin sharing what He had done in their lives and how He could help every marriage. Thus they began teaching marriage conferences around the nation.

Steve and Debbie have been married 45 years. Steve has his Master’s in Marriage and Family Counseling, and Debbie has her BA in Psychology. They have three grown children, two daughters-in-law, a son-in-law, and six incredible grandchildren.

First Dallas Golf Fellowship
2024-04-27 08:00 (America/Chicago) | Waterchase Golf Course, 8951 Creek Run Road, Fort Worth, TX, 76120
Join us for an incredible time of fellowship as we hit the course on Saturday, April 27, with tee-times starting at 8am. The goal of this event is for members of the church to get to know one another better. It’s also a great way to introduce your one life to a First Dallas event. If you are bringing a guest, you can request to play together on the same team. Foursomes will be assigned, and teams will play a tournament scramble best ball format.
Awards will be given for the first-place team. Then, after the round of golf, participants will enjoy a burger lunch together at the pavilion and each participant will receive a First Dallas hat.
Date: Saturday, April 27
Time: Tee-times begin at 8am
Cost: $65 per person
Course: Waterchase Golf Course
REGISTER HERE

Pastor's Prayer Partners | Women
2024-04-28 09:00, 2024-04-28 11:00, 2024-05-05 09:00, 2024-05-05 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Women are invited to join us in prayer for our pastor and church as part of Pastor’s Prayer Partners–Women. We meet each Sunday at 11am and the first Sunday of every month at 9am in Worship Center Level 1 – Missions Room 107B.
If you are interested or looking for more information, please contact womensmin@firstdallas.org.

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Spring Training Kick-Off
2024-04-28 09:15 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Church family—focus on spiritual habits and draw closer to the Lord during Spring Training: Five Prayers for a Transformed Heart! For five weeks, we will study select psalms and ask God to move in our hearts, minds, and lives. Celebrate our kick-off on Sunday, April 28, where you’ll receive your FREE journal and t-shirt! Learn more about Spring Training at firstdallas.org/springtraining.

Baptism Sunday
2024-04-28 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Worship Center
We invite you to participate in a special baptism service, presided over by Dr. Robert Jeffress. Join us for a celebratory lunch after the 11am worship service, then the service will begin at 1:30pm.
If you have made a profession of faith but have not followed that decision with baptism, we encourage you to publicly profess your faith in Jesus through baptism with your First Dallas family!
REGISTER HERE
Already been baptized? Join us to celebrate our brothers and sisters in Christ!

Adult Ark Encounter Trip
2024-04-29 - 2024-05-02 | Williamstown, Kentucky
Have you ever wondered what Noah’s ark was really like? Join us on a trip to Williamstown, Kentucky, from April 29–May 2 to tour the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter, go on a guided bus tour of Historic Cincinnati, share a meal at the historic Montgomery Inn and Boat House, and enjoy walks through historic Finlay’s Market and Cincinnati’s Fountain Square.
For more information, contact Denese at dbledsoe@firstdallas.org or Jim at jhaines@firstdallas.org.
Registration closed.

Students | Senior-Led Avenue
2024-05-01 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Student Center
Seniors—tag, you’re it! On Wednesday, May 1, we’re letting the students take the reins at The Avenue. Our First Dallas Seniors will encourage the other students as they lead worship, pray together, and read God’s Word. Join us in the Student Center at 6:30pm!

National Day of Prayer
2024-05-02 | Truett Chapel
Unite in prayer as a church family for the 73rd annual National Day of Prayer. On Thursday, May 2, we will “Lift Up the Word and Light Up the World.” Truett Chapel will be open from 8:30am–5pm as a come-and-go prayer space, then at 12pm, our Pastoral Care team will guide us in specific prayers at a special service. We will provide you with a prayer guide, so come as long as you’d like to pray for one another, our church, our families, our nation, and our world.
About National Day of Prayer:
In 1952, a joint resolution by Congress, signed by President Truman, declared an annual national day of prayer. In 1988, the law was amended and signed by President Reagan, permanently setting the day as the first Thursday of every May. Each year, the president signs a proclamation, encouraging all Americans to pray on this day.
“For You are my lamp, LORD; and the LORD illuminates my darkness. For by You I can run at a troop of warriors; by my God I can leap over a wall. As for God, His way is blameless; the word of the LORD is refined; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.” –2 Samuel 22:29–31

First Friday
2024-05-03 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | HFC Large Group 2
First Friday is a monthly gathering of moms with children from birth to sixth grade for refreshing support and encouragement while on the journey of motherhood. We invite speakers to address relevant topics for today’s mothers and then have a “Mommy and Me” activity.
May Topic: Anxiety and Kids Through Developmental Stages
“Mommy and Me” Activity: Flowers for Mom Terracotta Planter
About the Speaker: Julie Crocker
Julie Crocker is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Texas who has worked in education and ministry for over 25 years. As her growing community emerged from COVID, she saw the alarming need for practicing Christian counselors. Julie decided to leave her position in children’s ministry to open her counseling practice, Magnolia Creek Counseling, where she serves children, teens, and families. In addition to a bachelor’s degree in education from Samford University, she also holds a master’s degree in college administration from the University of Arkansas, and a master’s degree in counseling from Liberty University. She is passionate about the topic of fear, worry, and anxiety and our kids!
This is a free event and we encourage you to invite your friends. Breakfast and lunch are provided for all moms!
Parking in Horner Family Center Garage: 1935 San Jacinto St, Dallas, TX 75201
REGISTER HERE

Cinco de Mayo Family Fiesta
2024-05-04 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Exall Park, 1355 Adair St, Dallas, TX, 75204
Kick off the spring with a fun lawn party and Cinco de Mayo Family Fiesta in Exall Park on Saturday, May 4 at 11am! Invite your family and friends, and enjoy a free food truck, soccer open play, inflatables for kids, beautiful weather, and more!
¡Comienza la primavera con una divertida fiesta familiar del Cinco de Mayo en el parque Exall el sábado 4 de mayo a las 11am! Invita a tu familia y amistades, y disfruta de un camión de comida gratis, juegos de futbol soccer, juegos inflables para niños, la participación del payaso Bombín, y un tiempo de mucha diversión!

Special Friends | Queso de Mayo
2024-05-05 09:15 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Special Friends Sunday School
We’re going to spice things up with breakfast in Special Friends Sunday School!

Band-Led | Student Choir
2024-05-05 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Historic Sanctuary
The First Dallas Student Choir will be leading worship with our First Dallas Worship Band on Sunday, May 5!

Kids Camp | Parent Meeting
2024-05-05 12:30 (America/Chicago) | HFC 6 | Aud 2
Learn all the details regarding Kids Camp, and let us answer questions you may have at our Kids Camp Parent Meeting on Sunday, May 5 at 12:30pm in HFC 6, Auditorium 2!
Kids will have the best summer ever during four transformative days at Carolina Creek Christian Camp in Huntsville. Our children will enjoy faith, fun, and friendships with engaging Bible study, incredible worship, exciting recreation, theme nights, and more. Your kids will spend the week meeting new friends and, more importantly, growing in their relationship with Jesus Christ!

Spring Fest
2024-05-05 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
Celebrate a great spring with our First Dallas family at Spring Fest on Sunday, May 5, at 4:30pm! Enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship, featuring festival activities like bounce houses, a train, lots of games, food, Frios Gourmet Pops, and more. Come with your Sunday School, D-Group, Community Group, family, friends, and One Life, and join us for the best Spring Fest yet!
Then, make your way to the Worship Center at 6:30pm as the First Dallas Orchestra presents “Legendary Stories!” This program will take you through iconic moments from some of the greatest stories ever told in movies, musicals, opera, and ballet. Featuring musical selections from The Firebird, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Chronicles of Narnia, Wicked, and more, you’ll go on an adventure across the ages through legends and stories the whole family will love!
Don’t miss an evening of fun, fellowship, festivities, and fantastic entertainment with your First Dallas family on Sunday, May 5!

First Dallas Orchestra Concert
2024-05-05 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Worship Center
The First Dallas Orchestra presents “Legendary Stories” on Sunday, May 5 at 6:30pm in the Worship Center. Admission is FREE, so be sure to invite your family, friends, and One Life! Our program will take you through iconic moments from some of the greatest stories ever told in movies, musicals, opera, and ballet! Featuring musical selections from The Firebird, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Chronicles of Narnia, Wicked, and more, as well as Resident Artist, Dr. Leo Day, you’ll go on an adventure across the ages through legends and stories the whole family will love! So spend the evening with the spectacular orchestra and the First Dallas family, or stream live on iCampus, and enjoy a night immersed in the “Legendary Stories!”
