This annual event for 6th-12th grade students takes place April 24-26 and is OUR largest, most exciting, and most powerful weekend of the year! Make sure you don't miss out by following the 4 steps below.
Then, once you're signed up, make sure your friends are!
This year current 6th graders are invited to participate!
WHEN
April 24-26
WHERE
Large Group Time will take place at FBC Eastman but students will break out into Host Homes throughout the weekend.
WHO
ENC is for all current 6th-12th grade students!
ENC Prep Checklist
Step 1: Register Online
Register online by clicking the link below and don’t forget to tell your friends about ENC 2026!
*Note: Please don't let money keep you from attending Encounter. If that's the only thing keeping you from coming, see Tony and we'll work out the finances!
*Note: Please don't let money keep you from attending Encounter. If that's the only thing keeping you from coming, see Tony and we'll work out the finances!
Step 2: Make Your Payment
ENC 2026 cost $35. Checks made out to First Baptist Church can be submitted at the Station. Contact Tony if you would like to pay in person.
Step 3: Download the Necessary Resources
Use each of these tools to be totally prepared for Encounter Weekend:
- Youth Information Sheet - what to bring & guidelines to follow
- Personality Profiles - fill this out and bring it to your Group Leader
- Time Away Sheet - fill this out if you must be away during the event
- Youth Information Sheet - what to bring & guidelines to follow
- Personality Profiles - fill this out and bring it to your Group Leader
- Time Away Sheet - fill this out if you must be away during the event
Step 4: Arrive
Be at the Welcome Center in the main building at 5:30 p.m. on April 24.
Come with an openness and eagerness, ready for God to do amazing things through Encounter!
Come with an openness and eagerness, ready for God to do amazing things through Encounter!