Adults
Adult Sunday School Classes
Chevis Horne Sunday School Class
Colloquially known as the “pairs-and-spares” class, this small group is taught by a rotating group of teachers from within the class, and because it is a merger of a couples and singles class, it has a blend of different ages and stages. The discussions are based in the adult Formations Sunday School literature from Smyth & Helwys publishers, and the discussions about Scripture, faith, and life are lively each Sunday morning!
Helen Horne Class
The Helen Horne Sunday School Class is named for the late Helen Horne who was the wife of Dr. Chevis Horne, the long-time Pastor of First Baptist Martinsville. At this time, fifteen ladies are members of the class. Each Sunday, we study a different scripture related to the unit of study from the Formations literature published by Smyth & Helwys. Members are encouraged to participate by asking questions about or offering insight into the scripture. Also, we seem to laugh a lot! The class meets in room 228 on the second floor. This is the first room to the right of the elevator. We are a “family” and new members or visitors are lovingly welcomed.
Wednesday Midweek Check-In
Midweek, our church takes time to check in with each other. We get to know one another, sharing love and prayer concerns together. Then we study and learn about our faith together in a Bible or book study led by our pastor or a guest teacher. Come and join us for a midweek hour to check-in on each others’ souls.
Meeting via Zoom – Contact the church office for information to join
Thursday Morning Bible Study
This group, taught by Rev. John Fulcher, meets on Thursday mornings throughout the year. Class begins at 10:00 am with members sharing concerns and prayer. Bible study is normally underway by 10:20 am; the class studies the entire Bible, verse by verse. Church members as well as non-members participate.
Meeting in Room 105/107 on the main hall.
Journey Small Group
Faith Community begins with choosing to journey alongside others in seeking to know God. Are you in your 20s, 30s, or 40s and wanting to gather with others who have questions, doubts, hopes, and joys related to growing in faith?
Each Sunday at 9:45 AM, we gather in the church Journey room. As we are able, we will begin meetings over meals, outdoors, or wherever the Spirit moves us! In these gatherings, we will ask the hard questions of our life and our faith, meet new people with whom we’d like to share a faith journey, and give space to our own growth as people and as Christ-followers.
XYZ Club Senior Adult Fellowship
Our fellowship for the seasoned saints of our congregation, the XYZ Club schedules outings and other opportunities for fellowship.
Knitting Ministry
The Knitting Ministry Team began in 2003 at FBC. Mrs. Anna Bowe Wells and Mrs. Jean Rood wanted to have a group that would encourage knitters and/or crocheters to share their love of those crafts with others. Through the years, we have taught a lot of beginners how to knit. This is an ecumenical group that meets in our church parlor from 10:00 to 11:00 am on the second Monday of each month. We love the fellowship within our group and we love sharing with others.
We regularly knit caps and hats for the Ravenel Cancer Center for patients who lose their hair during chemo. We love to knit baby caps and blankets for newborns. We knit caps, scarves, and shawls for nursing home patients and for our members and friends who might be in the hospital or recovering from illness and/or surgeries. We knit and/or crochet for the homeless who go to the Warming shelter at the Salvation Army on cold winter nights. We always pray for the person who receives our items. We would welcome ANYONE who wants to learn to knit and/or anyone who would like to join us for the fun and fellowship.
Contact the church office for scheduling during the pandemic