Announcements

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Minister Kimberly Broome
2025 Imaginative Formation 2025 Fellow

First Baptist Church of Merrifield is proud to partner with Howard University School of Divinity Imaginative Formation Post-Graduate Church Impact Fellowship Program 2025 Summer Fellow, Minister Kimberly Broome.

Minister Kim is no stranger to First Baptist Church of Merrifield. She has served in various
ministry roles as Greeter, Vice President, President of the Destiny Ministry (Young Adults), and Church School Superintendent. She serves as Midweek Devotions/Noonday Coordinator and New Members Orientation Coordinator. In 2022, she received her ministerial license under Rev. Dr. Paul A. Sheppard and is an associate minister. Kimberly brings a wealth of experience in Christian education, leadership, and ministry.

Minister Kim is a double HBCU graduate. She completed her Master of Divinity degree with honors from Howard University School of Divinity. She is also a graduate of Grambling State
University, Grambling, LA, receiving her degree in education. Kimberly worked as a Professional Baking and Pastry Chef for the St. Regis Hotel in Washington, D.C., serving as
Local 25 Union leader of hotel and restaurant workers.

Minister Kim is a pastry chef, minister, and Christian educator with a ministry that aims to
nourish body and spirit. She serves in a context where many are physically hungry and spiritually malnourished. Her call is to create sacred spaces where people feel seen, fed, and empowered.

Through her integrated ministry, Minister Kimberly Broome remains dedicated to the holistic spiritual formation of all she serves, nurturing their hearts and souls with unwavering
commitment.

FBCM life member honorees (from left to right):
Monica Jackson, Robert “Bobby” Broome, Deborah Everette

Weekly Corporate Prayer Call and Midweek Devotions

You can also join us via Facebook and YouTube

Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Wishing every mother a joyful and blessed Mother’s Day weekend!
– From all of us at FBCM 

Howard University School of Divinity Graduation Ceremony
4 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025

Howard University Commencement Exercises
Kimberly D. Broome (Class of 2025)
10 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025

Prince William County Presents: The Annual Mental Health Awareness 5K Walk
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Mat 10, 2025

Delores T. Cooper Community Scholarship

The 2025 Delores T. Cooper (DTC) Community Scholarship Application is now open and is accepting applicants. There are two scholarship opportunities available.  Eligible candidates must the following criteria:

• African American Student
• Graduating high school senior that attends Falls Church, Annandale or Justice High Schools or affiliated by residency in the Tinner Hill or James Lee communities in Falls Church

Deadline for application and supporting documents is now:
May 11, 2025

Application will be accepted by electronic submission only. For additional information and criteria to apply please go to this link https://firstbaptistchurchmerrifield.org/delores-t-cooper-scholarship-application/

Please contact Deaconess Gail Greene ggreene957@gmail.com or 703-629-0068 for questions.

Next Up We Are the Move
Calling All Youth and Young Adults for a One-Day Session
9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025

2nd Pastoral Anniversary Celebration
11 a.m. on Sunday, May 18, 2025

FBCM Missionary Annual Day
10 a.m. on Sunday, May 18, 2025

Baptist General Convention of Virginia (BGCVA) Women’s Ministry:
Prison Reform Matters
7 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025

Weekly Call, Encouragement & Prayer For Pastors & Ministers

Calling May and June Birthdays

Bring Your Children, Grandchildren and Your Neighbors Children!

Please help spread the word across our congregation. We kindly ask all members to bring their children, grandchildren, and their neighbor’s kids to join us for the rehearsal as we prepare to offer our highest praise to God.

For additional information, please call the Church office: 703-560-3247

For God says in his word “Out of the mouth of babies and infants, you have established strength because of your foes, to still the enemy and the avenger.” -Psalms 8:2 (ESV)

Praise Ye the Lord!

Evangelism Corner

Pastors’ Corner

Volunteers Needed

The Usher Ministry is Looking for New Members!
If you’re interested in serving, we invite you to join the Usher Ministry.
Please see Brother Tony Foard, Sister Christina Agbara, or speak with
any usher for more information.

Volunteers are needed for Culinary Ministry!
Please contact the Church Office if interested.

Positioned for Purpose – Celebrating the Journey
17th Annual DTC Scholarship Banquet/155th FBCM Pre-Anniversary Celebration
6 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025