by Mary Taylor | Sep 15, 2022 | Pastor's Blog
By Rev. David Cameron I’ve been thinking about breath lately. It’s a topic that comes up frequently for singers and choir directors, as singing requires proper breathing and breath control to create a consistent and steady sound. The breath I’ve been reflecting on is...
by Libby Grammer | Sep 1, 2022 | Pastor's Blog
By Rev. Dr. Libby Grammer For 2.5 years, our lives have shifted. We’ve been separated and online-only. We’ve had hybrid worship and study. And now, as the world fully reopens, we are gathered in-person once again together. On Sunday Morning, I come into the church...
by Libby Grammer | Nov 10, 2021 | Church Life, Pastor's Blog
Click to Read our 2022 Ministry Plan Brochure 2022 Pledge Card Dear Church Family, This year, we are reshaping our future as a church together through the Reshape Transforming Church Initiative discernment process. As part of your commitment to our shared future, I...
by Libby Grammer | Aug 6, 2021 | Church Life, Pastor's Blog
Do You Call First Baptist “Home”? Then WE NEED YOU to help us ReShape our Future! ReShape Churchwide Launch Event Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 4:00PM in the Fellowship Hall* (or by Zoom) *Dinner & Childcare provided Learn more about the process and...
by Libby Grammer | Jun 10, 2021 | Church Life, COVID-19, Pastor's Blog
Updated In-Person Worship Guidelines We are excited about the newly-relaxed pandemic guidelines at the state and national level! We are finally turning a corner with near-record low cases of the COVID-19 virus and great progress with vaccinations. Our church’s...
by Libby Grammer | May 24, 2021 | Church Life, Pastor's Blog
ReShape Transforming Church Initiative Community of Practice: CHBC & FBC in Martinsville with Mark Tidsworth of Pinnacle Leadership Associates Sister churches in Martinsville are walking together through a guided process to integrate the innovation &...
