by Libby Grammer | Nov 10, 2020 | Church Life, Pastor's Blog
Click to Read our 2021 Ministry Plan Brochure Dear Church Family, In the last few months, we have seen the presence of God among the people of First Baptist Church and our community in creative new ways. Though we don’t know when we’ll be fully back together in...
by Mary Taylor | Sep 24, 2020 | Church Life, COVID-19, Missions, Women on Mission
Women on Mission regularly supports missions activities for our congregation. Our Mission action focus for September each year is the Chevis and Helen Horne Home. Our initial plans were to invite the residents and staff of the Horne Home to come to FBC for a Bingo and...
by admin | Sep 3, 2020 | Church Life, The Open Church
Beginning Sunday, July 12, 2020, we will hold an outdoor service of worship and community on our front plaza. Inspired by our recent pandemic to change the way we do church, First Baptist Church would like to get outside our walls more regularly, so we will gather...
by Libby Grammer | Sep 2, 2020 | Church Life, COVID-19, Pastor's Blog
Re-Gathering In-Person at FBC Martinsville Reopening our buildings for in-person gatherings will be a process, not a one-time event. We are still learning best practices every day, though by waiting a little longer to reopen our buildings for in-person gatherings, we...
by Mary Taylor | Aug 31, 2020 | Church Life, Missions, WMUV, Women on Mission
The annual offering for Virginia missions was named for Alma Hunt (1909-2008), a native Virginian who was known worldwide for her missions service and her unswerving dedication to the cause of Christ. This annual state missions offering is a joint venture of...
by Libby Grammer | Aug 27, 2020 | Church Life, ELC, Missions
First Baptist Church will be hosting Grace Network’s annual Pumpkin Patch fundraising sale again this year! Though this year will look a little different (please wear masks and practice social distancing), the joy of fall in a pumpkin patch remains the same! The...
