School is in session! The syllabus week has come and gone, teachers are already counting down the days until May, and sports are picking up! Students have gone from seeing each other once a week (if that) to seeing each...
We have so many things to be grateful for at First Baptist Church and one of those blessings is our LifeGroup teachers. These men and women spend countless hours preparing for the lessons that are taught each Sunday morning to...
Vacation Bible School is just around the corner!This is one of my favorite times of the year and it involves children, parents, and a LOT of volunteers. The primary purpose of the week is to introduce children to Jesus Christ...
Carl Morrison has announced his retirement as Building Maintenance Supervisor effective April 30th. What began as a two week commitment eventually turned into four decades of service. Carl has seen a number of changes in our facilities, people, our town,...
The lilies make an appearance on Easter Sunday. It's a way of remembering loved ones and clinging to the hope we have in Christ.Cory Wilson, in "Why Resurrection People Remember the Dead" says this: "When I was a child, a...
I've referenced an Old Testament story that has personal appeal as a title for my new podcast. It's entitled "Elisha's Bears" and I'll be talking about faith, the Bible, theology, Baptist life and the church in general. There may be (and...
An elderly woman showed up for church one Sunday. An usher wanted to help her and asked, "where would you like to sit?" The woman responded, "I'd like to sit up front." The usher tried to discourage her, but she...
It’s time for March Madness! This is THE favorite time of year for college basketball fans, as 68 teams make their way into the NCAA tournament “on the road to the final four" (and please don't add any more teams to...
In her article, "In Defense of Church Hoppers," Michelle Van Loon wrote: "My husband and I have been through periods of church hopping during our 33-year marriage. It would have been more pleasant to skip the Sunday morning visitor routine...
There are two art displays currently in the lobby area of the Family Life Center and one in the glassed-in area of the main church building. Both of these displays offer artwork from around the world, depicting Jesus in many...