by Libby Grammer | Dec 11, 2019 | Children's Ministry, Church Life, ELC
The children of the First Baptist Church Early Learning Center will present “Christmas Memories.” Set in the memories of the first Christmas night, Mary, mother of Jesus, tells the story of Christmas long ago. From sheep and shepherds, wise men and...
by Libby Grammer | Dec 9, 2019 | Church Life, Sermons, Services
The Longest Night Service is held on a Wednesday night near the longest, darkest night of the year. This year, we will hold our service on Wednesday, December 18th at 6:00PM in the FBC Chapel. All are welcome, from church member to community member. This is a place to...
by Libby Grammer | Nov 25, 2019 | Church Life, Missions
During the month of December, we will collect needed items for the new Martinsville and Henry County Warming Center (new location TBA). When you are out Christmas shopping, please keep our neighbors experiencing homelessness in your thoughts. The warming center needs...
by Libby Grammer | Nov 21, 2019 | Church Life
Advent Opportunities The preparation season of Advent gets us ready to meet the Christ Child on Christmas. Advent is a season of joyous and solemn expectation, and to mark it, we will worship each Sunday in anticipation of the coming of Emmanuel, God with us. Advent...
by Libby Grammer | Nov 15, 2019 | Church Life, XYZ Club
Our group is going to Hotel Roanoke on Tuesday, December 10th to enjoy the hotel lunch and see the Festival of Trees. We will be departing from First Baptist Church at 10:00 a.m. Reservations are required. Please call Mary at the church office by Friday, December 6th,...
by Libby Grammer | Nov 15, 2019 | Church Life, McCabe Library
Join us for the Library Bake Sale after Worship Service, December 8th, in the Fellowship Hall. There will be lots of goodies for sale as well as a light lunch to enjoy! The committee is happy to take special orders; just contact a member: Dottie Lewis, Martha Perdue,...
