by Mary Taylor | Mar 7, 2024 | Church Life
First Baptist Church Celebrates Holy Week 2024 Holy Week, the week between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, is observed by Christians all over the world to remember the sacrifice of Jesus, as he chose to suffer alongside humanity, die by crucifixion, and be raised again...
by Kaylee White | Mar 5, 2024 | Children's Ministry, Church Life, ELC
FBC Kids & FBC ELC Easter Egg Hunt! Friday, March 22nd at 4:00 p.m. (Rain Date: Friday, March 29th at 4:00 p.m.) ELC Playground & Adjacent Lawn** There will be three separate Easter Egg Hunts separated by age group. The Toddlers and Two’s will have their...
by Mary Taylor | Feb 29, 2024 | Church Life, Missions
Guiding Light Pastoral Care, LLC Professional Pastoral Care Services Rev. Bonnylee Witt, Professional Chaplin Services Provided Offering resources for Emotional & Spiritual Wellbeing through One-on-One, Group Facilitation, and Class Curriculum Format (Didactic,...
by Mary Taylor | Feb 28, 2024 | Church Life, History
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,...
by Libby Grammer | Feb 15, 2024 | Church Life, Pastor's Blog
By Rev. Dr. Libby Grammer In early October, Caroline and I attended the Baptist Women in Ministry Annual Meeting and 40th anniversary celebration in Louisville, KY. We got to meet the trailblazers in Baptist life who made the hiring of women possible. We also got to...
by Libby Grammer | Feb 5, 2024 | Church Life
Have a Beautiful, Terrible Lent. Dear Church, Our pastors, Dr. Libby Grammer & Dr. Mike Hatfield, are excited to invite you to join us to reflect on Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day! during this season of Lent. This is a study offered by Kate Bowler and her team at...
