First Baptist Remembers the Ministry of the Rev. Floyd I. LaBombard

First Baptist remembers the ministry of the Rev. Floyd I. LaBombard

The First Baptist Church of Bennington, Vermont, notes with grief the passing of their former minister, the Rev. Floyd I. LaBombard. The First Baptist Church will celebrate the Rev. LaBombard's life and ministry as part of the worship service on Sunday, February 1, 2009 at 9:30 AM. The Rev. Jerrod H. Hugenot, coordinating minister of the congregation, will lead the morning's worship, honoring the Rev. LaBombard's ministry through telling stories and sharing memories of faithful years of service to First Baptist.

The Rev. LaBombard served as minister of First Baptist from 1970 to 1982. Retiring from full-time ministry, the Rev. LaBombard served interim pastorates, including an unprecedented interim tenure of eighteen years, faithfully tending the congregation of the White Oakes Congregational Church of Williamstown, MA. The Rev. LaBombard served congregations in West Virginia, Connecticut, Vermont, and Massachusetts.

An American Baptist congregation, the First Baptist Church is located at 601 Main Street in downtown Bennington, Vermont. Worship services are at 9:30 AM each Sunday. The Rev. Jerrod H. Hugenot serves as coordinating minister. For more information call 802/442-2105 or visit www.fbcbennington.org.

FBC Welcomes new religious education director

The First Baptist Church is pleased to announce their new director of Christian Education, Ms. Alycia Post. First Baptist offers programming for children and adults, and Post will work alongside the church staff and the board of Christian Education to develop efforts in faith formation for all ages.

Born in Revere, MA, Alycia recently relocated to Bennington from Staten Island, NY. She lives with her husband, Robert Post who works at Bennington College, her daughter, Ivy Rose E. Post, and their dog “Charles”. Alycia has experience working with non-profit organizations such as YouthBuild, homeless shelters, and Habitat for Humanity. She is active in the congregation’s music ministry and attends the Bennington Interfaith Council meetings as a lay representative of First Baptist.

Alycia comments, “I am very happy to be here at First Baptist Church in such a loving environment with wonderful people who care about their community.” The Rev. Jerrod Hugenot notes, “Alycia brings enthusiasm and energy to the work of religious education. We welcome her giftedness into our midst.”

Affiliated with the American Baptist Churches/USA, the First Baptist Church is located at 601 Main Street in downtown Bennington, Vermont. The Rev. Jerrod H. Hugenot serves as coordinating minister. For more information, please visit www.fbcbennington.org. Telephone inquiries: 802/442-2105.