Our Mission
The Congregation of First Baptist Church, led by the Holy Spirit,
covenants to worship Almighty God and to be disciples of Jesus Christ. Consistent with the Great Commission, we will share our spiritual gifts beyond our doors with enthusiasm, generosity, and grace.
Our Vision
Alongside the community of faith in Martinsville and Henry County, we seek to serve and to love our neighbors of all ages – from the smallest children to the most seasoned adults – with care and attention to physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, just as Jesus did in his ministry.
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Worship & Serve With Us
Sundays
The Open Church, 9:00 a.m., Front Plaza
Sunday School, 9:45 am
(Virtual during COVID-19 on Zoom)
Sunday Worship, 11:00 am
(Virtual during COVID-19 on Services page)
Childcare provided in our church nursery during all adult studies and our traditional worship services.
Wednesdays
Wednesday Night Midweek Check-In, 5:00 pm
Bible Study, 6:00 pm
(Midweek Check-In is Virtual during COVID-19 at 7:00 pm on Zoom)
Thursdays
Thursday Morning Bible Study, 10:00 am
(Virtual During COVID-19 on Zoom)
11:00AM | Sunday
October 25, 2020
Join us for a Service of Worship
Reformation Sunday
Virtual Church – Online
Rev. Dr. Libby Grammer will preach a sermon entitled, “Faithful Change”
Scriptures include: Jeremiah 31:27-34 and John 8:31-36
We commemorate the Reformation not because Martin Luther and other reformers got everything perfectly right in 1517. We remember these moments to recognize that though our God is unchanging, God’s work is ever-changing in this world. “Semper Reformanda” means “always reforming” and being God’s people means we are always about the work of faithful change on behalf of God’s kingdom. What will that look like at the end of 2020 and the start of a new year?
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Women on Mission Projects Sept-Oct 2020
Women on Mission action focus for September and October is the Horne Home and the Samaritan’s Purse Shoebox Collections. Click to read more!
Book Review: Heart Of A Shepherd from McCabe Library
Got a little time on your hands? Read “Heart Of A Shepherd” – Read about Brother’s (real name Ignatius Alderman) journey keeping the ranch going when his dad is shipped off to Iraq. His hardships will not only change the ranch but also reveal his true calling.
Pastor Update 9-10-2020
Our pastor provides an update on First Baptist Church’s re-gathering in-person on September 13, 2020.
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23 Starling Avenue
Martinsville, VA 24112
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