Making merry melodies
Students present annual Christmas concerts

– by Emilie, junior – The elementary and secondary students performed at the annual Christmas concerts held on Dec. 5 and Dec. 12, respectively. The concerts are some of the largest events that our school holds, and the students prepare far in advance to perform well and provide beautiful and uplifting holiday music.  The secondary concert, organized primarily by Mr. … Read More

A-MAZE-ing autumn adventures
FBTeens fall into fun at Belvedere Plantation

– by Becca, junior – The FBTeens group gathered for their 5th annual fall activity at Belvedere Plantation in Spotsylvania County on Oct. 11—a day packed with fun, food, and friendship.  With over sixty teens in attendance, Pastor C, along with six other sponsors, had their plates full. From the moment they arrived, the teens had their pick of activities, … Read More

Exploring national foundations
High school visits Pohick Church and Gunston Hall

– by Elliott, senior – As they have been studying the origins of our country within the classroom, the senior high U.S. history classes visited local Pohick Church and Gunston Hall on Sept. 26.   Its exact institution date unknown, Pohick Church was the first permanent church in the Virginia colony above the Occoquan River, founded sometime before 1724. As the … Read More

Sing-tastic Christmas!
FBTA performs a spectacular Christmas concert

– by Karol, junior – Holiday lights! Shining so bright! This school year, students put on another Christmas concert filled with new fun elements, such as using holiday colored lights, and newer songs. Led by Mrs. Probus, the Christmas concert’s theme was Being led to Bethlehem and Called to Christ. Preschool, elementary, and Jr./Sr. High were combined in one concert … Read More

Field trip view
Students visit the Old Post Office Tower and NMAAHC

– by Alison, junior – The 7th, 8th, 11th, and 12th graders went on a field trip to the Old Post Office Tower and Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Students left the school at 11:30 a.m. and ate their lunches on the bus, where teachers also gave out … Read More

College cruisin’
FBT students visit PCC

– by Zachary, junior – From Nov. 16-20 several FBT juniors and seniors left for Florida to visit Pensacola Christian College. College Days is an event held by PCC every year in which students can view college classes and learn what is offered.  Students explored the college campus, visited classes for majors they were interested in, and attended special sessions … Read More

Matzko magic
Husband and wife team demonstrate science

– by Aislinn, junior – On Nov. 7-9, students had a chance to see science in an interactive way. The Matzkos, a science-loving husband and wife team, traveled to FBTA to display the power of God in science. Describing  how it felt to have his hand set on fire, Luke, 8th grade said,“It felt really hot, but it didn’t burn. … Read More

Quizzing in Wisconsin
BJQ team competes in first tournament

– by Isaiah, sophomore – On Nov. 4-5, the Bible Quiz team traveled over twelve hours to compete in far-away Wisconsin for their first tournament of the year. The team is made of Isaiah, Carol, Karol, Gabrielle, and Aislinn, who are all memorizing different chapters of the books 1 and 2 Corinthians. “We were able to accomplish a lot before … Read More