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Season of Lent 2026
Join Us for an Ash Wednesday Service
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Starling Avenue Baptist Church Sanctuary
A shared worship service with First Baptist Church, Chatham Heights Baptist Church, Starling Avenue Baptist Church, and St. Cleophas Ministry
Join Us for Lenten Worship
Sunday at 10:30 a.m. February 22, 2026
Chatham Heights Baptist Church Sanctuary
A shared service with Chatham Heights Baptist Church in their Sanctuary and Streaming on CHBC Facebook
Sundays at 11:00 a.m. March 1 – April 5, 2026
FBC Sanctuary
FBC Sanctuary and Streaming on Facebook, YouTube, and Zoom*
Join Us for Ecumenical Lenten Lunches – 5 weeks
Thursdays at Noon
February 26 – March 26, 2026
Thursday, February 26th – First Baptist Church, Martinsville Fellowship Hall
Thursday, March 5th – First Baptist Church, East Martinsville Fellowship Hall
Thursday, March 12th – First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall
Thursday, March 19th – Starling Avenue Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
Thursday, March 26th – Chatham Heights Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
Join Us for Holy Week
42nd Annual Ecumenical Palm Sunday in the Park Service
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
J. Frank Wilson Park (rain location: First Presbyterian Church)
A shared outdoor service to remember Jesus’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
Palm Sunday Service
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
FBC Sanctuary
A service to remember Jesus’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
Streaming on Facebook, YouTube, and Zoom*
Maundy Thursday Service
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
FBC Sanctuary
A shared service with Chatham Heights Baptist Church, Starling Avenue Baptist Church
Streaming on Facebook, YouTube, and Zoom*
Easter Sunday Service
Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
FBC Sanctuary
A glorious morning to celebrate Christ’s resurrection and defeat of death on the cross!
Streaming on Facebook, YouTube, and Zoom*
*Zoom is our call-in option for those without internet access. You can call to listen in during worship times. Call-in Number: 1-833-548-0276, Meeting ID: 276 632 6336 #, #
Transfiguration Sunday, February 15, 2026
Join Us for a Service of Worship
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Transfiguration Sunday 
FBC Sanctuary
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Virtual Worship
Facebook Live & YouTube Live
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Scripture includes: Exodus 24:12-18 and Matthew 17:1-9
Rev. Dr. Mike Hatfield will preach a sermon entitled, “Learn to Be Still”
Today is the Last Sunday After Epiphany—known as Transfiguration Sunday. The Season of Epiphany calls attention to the words and deeds of Jesus’ earthly ministry by which his divine sonship is made manifest. This last Sunday is the Transfiguration of the Lord, in which Christ’s divine sonship is reaffirmed. The liturgical color for today is white, recalling Jesus’ appearance in glorious splendor.
Giving of our Resources
Please continue to give generously to the ministries of our church in 2026, whether in-person or online here – or mail / drop off your tithes and offerings to the church office. Your gifts help us to continue to minister through in-person and virtual church services, Bible studies, ministry to the community, and more.
Thank you for providing for the mission and ministry of First Baptist Church!
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, February 8, 2026
Join Us for a Service of Worship
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
FBC Sanctuary
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Virtual Worship
Facebook Live & YouTube Live
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Scripture includes: Psalm 112:1-9 and Matthew 5:13-20
Rev. Dr. Mike Hatfield will preach a sermon entitled, “Being Salt and Light”
Today is the Fifth Sunday After Epiphany in the Christian year. Epiphany (January 6) celebrates the manifestation of God in Jesus Christ. The Season of Epiphany continues this emphasis, calling attention to the words and deeds of Jesus’ earthly ministry. The liturgical color for the season is green, representing new life and growth.
Giving of our Resources
Please continue to give generously to the ministries of our church in 2026, whether in-person or online here – or mail / drop off your tithes and offerings to the church office. Your gifts help us to continue to minister through in-person and virtual church services, Bible studies, ministry to the community, and more.
Thank you for providing for the mission and ministry of First Baptist Church!
Ash Wednesday Service, February 18, 2026
Join Us for a Combined Ash Wednesday Service
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 6:00 PM
Starling Avenue Baptist Church Sanctuary
Shared Service with
Starling Avenue Baptist Church, Chatham Heights Baptist Church, & First Baptist Church, Martinsville
We will gather with our sister churches to begin the Season of Lent through the worship of God and the imposition of ashes. Join us as we prepare our hearts to walk alongside Jesus in this season of growth as we head to the cross, and ultimately to Easter morning.
Why Ash?
Ash Wednesday emphasizes a dual encounter: We confront our own mortality & confess our sin before God within the community of faith. The use of ashes as a sign of mortality and repentance has a long history in Jewish and Christian worship, and the Imposition of Ashes can be a powerful nonverbal and experiential way of participating in the call to repentance and reconciliation.