by Libby Grammer | Nov 11, 2020 | COVID-19, Pastor's Blog
Dear Church Family, I don’t know if you noticed, but we had some sound issues on our worship live stream on Sunday November 8th. I also know that most of you still listened and appreciated the special service of All Saints to honor those who have died from among our...
by Libby Grammer | Nov 10, 2020 | Church Life, Latest News, 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 Libby Grammer | Nov 4, 2020 | COVID-19, Pastor's Blog
Dear Church Family, We have reopened our church offices and the Early Learning Center today, thankfully with no further instances of illness or positive test cases of COVID-19! We are opening with some updated hours and restrictions to protect our staff and church...
by Libby Grammer | Sep 9, 2020 | COVID-19, Pastor's Blog
Dear Church Family, At a recent gathering of pastors from all around the country (on Zoom!) with Mark Tidsworth of Pinnacle Leadership Associates, I gained insight into some of the ways in which churches have been responding to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We talked...
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 Libby Grammer | Aug 25, 2020 | COVID-19, Pastor's Blog
Dear Church Family, As we enter the sixth month of our time physically apart, I am keenly aware of how many of us need connection. Though we have been blessed with technology to connect us in new ways, some cannot always access these tools well, or they simply miss...
