October 2026 Newsletter

For Students in Grades 6–12

Date:               January 15-17, 2027
Time:              5:00 p.m. on Friday–12:30 p.m. on Sunday
Location:        First Baptist Garland & Host Homes
Cost:               Earlybird: $65 ($85 after November 8)
Registration: Please visit fbcgarland.org/dnow-main
Theme Reveal will be at Refuge Bible Study on December 2

Details:           Join us for an At-home DNow weekend filled with worship, Bible study, great guest Bible study leaders, awesome host families, service projects, and hanging out with your brothers and sisters in Christ. Limited scholarships available. Please contact Alyson Davidson if you need assistance. 
Contact:         Alyson Davidson, 972-276-7194, x284, or [email protected]

Refuge All-Youth Bible Study is meeting in-person each Wednesday evening from 6:15-7:15 PM in Main Stage!  After Refuge, there will be a time for fellowship in Common Grounds or the MAC Gym until 8:00 PM.

6:15-7:15 PM: Message and Worship in Main Stage

7:15-8:00 PM: Snack in Common Grounds. You can also use the foosball, carpet ball, table tennis, or board games on the third floor. The Mac gym will also be open to students. 

We need adult volunteers to help supervise the gym on Wednesday nights. Please sign up here for as many nights as you can do. Without volunteers, we will not be able to have gym time each week. 

Refuge will NOT meet during GISD Fall break (October 14)

Deeper Discipleship Classes, including Dive In, Soul Sisters, and Paul & Timothy, will meet again starting September 13, 2026. Please visit the link below to sign up for Dive In (All Middle School), Soul Sisters (9-12 grade girls), or Paul & Timothy (9-12 grade boys). The Fall semester will end on November 22. Please Email Alyson Davidson if you are interested in signing up for a Deeper Discipleship class since our registration deadline has passed. 

https://www.fbcgarland.org/deeper

Deeper will NOT meet during GISD Fall break (October 11)

Join either our Middle School or High School Choir. Choirs meet every Sunday from 5:00-6:00 PM. Choirs sing in the worship center on occasion in the fall and prepare musicals in the spring. Both choirs go on mission trips during the summer.  Sign-ups will open mid-August. 

Impact Middle School Choir
Directed by Christina Ritter

Impact Middle School Choir is a group of 6th - 8th grade students interested in promoting the gospel through music.  In addition to participating in worship leadership, this group presents an annual musical and participates in a Choir Mission Trip.

This group meets on Sunday afternoons during the school year from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in Room 330 located on the third floor of the main building. Rehearsals for the 2026-2027 school year begin on Sunday, September 13.

Legacy High School Choir
Directed by Mark Hill

Legacy High School youth choir is a group of 9th through 12th grade students interested in promoting the gospel through music. In addition to participating in worship leadership, this group presents an annual musical and participates in a week-long summer music/mission project. Past trip locations include: Cleveland, Ohio, New Orleans, LA, Denver, CO, Albuquerque, NM, Chicago, IL, Nashville, TN, and Colorado Springs, CO.

Legacy Choir meets on Sunday afternoons during the school year from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m in the Choir Room.  Our first rehearsal for 2026-2027 school year is Sunday, September 13. 

Choir will NOT meet during GISD Fall break (October 11)

If you would like information about our fall semester (September - early November), please email Clay Mobley about your interest.

Cost: $24 per 30 minute lesson, paid monthly.

Have you always wanted to learn piano, guitar, drums, or take voice lessons?
Has the Lord called you to help lead in worship?

The Music Academy integrates music instruction with the values of faith and service, seeking to inspire students in musical ability and worshiping the Lord.

Come hang out with our Soul Sisters ministry for breakfast, crafts, music, and fellowship. We will be in the craft room at the MAC from 9:30 am-11:00 am. This room is upstairs in the gym right off of the walking track. Can't wait to see you there!