In 2024, we celebrate 140 years of ministry and service!
*Image above: In 1884, First Baptist Church was organized in Martinsville in the home of Clarence and Rebecca Kearfott. Four years later, in 1888, a building was constructed on Broad Street. In 1927, another, larger church was dedicated at the corner of Broad and Church Street. Then, in 1960, we made our home here at 23 Starling Avenue.
We plan to celebrate the people who have called themselves First Baptist Church of Martinsville this April!
History Month: April 2024
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Rev. Dr. Libby Grammer, Senior Pastor will preach
FBC History Committee will share historical highlights in worship
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Rev. Dr. Dennis Knight, Retired Senior Pastor will preach
FBC History Committee will share historical highlights in worship
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Rev. John Fulcher, Retired Senior Pastor will preach
FBC History Committee will share historical highlights in worship
Homecoming Sunday-April 28, 2024
Rev. Dr. Nathan Taylor, Executive Director, Virginia Baptist Historical Society, will preach
FBC History Committee will share historical highlights in worship
FBC family – past and present – will have a potluck lunch in the Fellowship Hall
Invite everyone you know with ties to our historic congregation to come home for a visit! If you know of anyone interested, please send their name and address to the church office.