First Assembly Bangor

Congratulations to two wonderful couples getting married today.
Rhoda Turner & Gary Edgecomb / Tommy Merrill & Raven Wright
May God bless your unions with His wonderful presence.

TOMORROW NIGHT! Our Summer Nights from Nashville concert, featuring great country songs from multiple eras. Admission is free, and it should be a beautiful evening. See you there!

VBS 2026 is June 29th - July 3rd! Come join us for an incredible journey to discover God’s Kingdom.

Pre-registration is open now on our website!
https://www.firstassemblybangor.org/vbs-2026

It’s a privilege. It’s your responsibility. Remember to vote

New sermon series starts this Sunday.

BIG shout out - Thank you Lonnie & Levi for painting at the church.

Memorial Day celebrations remind us that this special day is more than a national holiday or a long weekend gathering. It is a sacred moment of remembrance, gratitude, reflection, and honor. Memorial Day allows families, communities, and believers to pause and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to their country. Their sacrifice represents courage, love, duty, and selflessness that should never be forgotten.

For many people, Memorial Day brings mixed emotions. Some celebrate freedom and family traditions, while others quietly carry grief for loved ones who never returned home. Some families visit cemeteries with heavy hearts, veterans remembering fallen brothers and sisters, and individuals reflecting on the cost of peace and liberty. During these moments, prayer becomes deeply meaningful because it allows us to bring our emotions before God with honesty, faith, and hope.

The Bible reminds us in John 15:13, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” This verse beautifully reflects the sacrificial spirit remembered during Memorial Day. While no earthly sacrifice compares to the saving love of Christ, the courage shown by fallen heroes reflects the values of service, honor, and devotion that believers deeply respect.

Memorial Day can also become a time for spiritual reflection and renewed gratitude. It reminds believers not to take freedom, family, peace, or life itself for granted. Through prayer, we thank God for His protection, ask for comfort for grieving families, pray for national unity, and seek healing for veterans and communities affected by loss. Prayer transforms remembrance into worship, gratitude into faith, and sorrow into hope.

Let us Pray:

Heavenly Father, today we come before You with grateful hearts as we remember the brave souls who sacrificed their lives for the freedom and peace we enjoy. Thank You for the courage, honor, and dedication they displayed in serving others selflessly. Comfort every grieving family and remind them that their loved ones will never be forgotten.

Help us live with gratitude, compassion, and wisdom so we never take freedom for granted. May this Memorial Day celebration inspire us to walk in unity, kindness, and faith. Let Your peace rest upon our nation and guide us toward righteousness and healing. Amen.

Happy Mother’s Day

This Sunday we honor mothers. Come for a special message and receive a gift. Photo Booth area will be available

We couldn't let Teacher Appreciation Week go by with a huge shoutout to our Children Church teachers - As I opened Facebook to share this there was a post that read "You have no idea what God may produce through a single seed planted in faith!"

Thank you to our teachers for planting those seeds each week and sharing Gods word with the children with such love, patience, and faith each week. Your kindness and encouragement are sure to make a lasting difference in their lives.

Please drop a favorite memory from your days in children church / Sunday school in the comments and let us know how your teachers impacted you!