Worship by the First Baptist community does not fit neatly into one of the two well-known and well-worn categories: "contemporary" or "traditional."  Our worship is interactive, participatory and focused on God.  In worship we celebrate the good news of Jesus and the presence of the Holy Spirit.  We employ both ancient and modern forms that help us touch the transcendent as we seek a divine perspective on our lives in the world.

Because our congregation is diverse in age, we use worship songs and texts that are ageless.  Because our congregation is unified around our mission, we worship God together in one service on Sunday mornings.  Because our congregation is part of a world-wide communion, we celebrate the many types of worship we find among God's people.

Although imperfectly, we have committed ourselves to worship that speaks the truth about God and makes God preeminent in our lives.

Childcare is provided for Birth through Three years of age.  Four and Five year-olds attend the first part of worship with their parents and leave the sanctuary before the sermon time to attend age appropriate Worship Education with their teachers.

Sunday Worship
10:30 am, Sanctuary

The Music Ministry at First Baptist works with all ages, children, youth and adults.  Choirs, handbells, orchestra and instrumental ensemble are available for various ages and groups. There is a place for everyone in the FBC music ministry. For more information, contact the FBC Music Office, 274.3286, x239.  To email: click the contact below:

Doug Vancil; Associate Pastor, Music/Worship
Terri Vancil, Assistant Pastor, Music/Worship
JaneAnne Hayber, Music Assistant

Ash Wednesday
February 22

5:45 pm, Chapel
Grades 2-5 & Parents

6:15 pm, Sanctuary
Youth & Adults

Senior-Led Worship Services
Sundays @ 10:30 am
Sanctuary

Every year our Senior class participates in the leadership of a Sunday worship service. This year we have divided this wonderful, large group into three Sundays for their church to hear their message before graduating and embarking on the next phase in their life.  We hope that you will make a special effort to support these young adults with your presence and more importantly, your prayers.

February  5
Emily Crow, Andrew Kennedy, Lydia Lewis, Susanna Trotter

April 1
Raleigh Cothran, Dixon Crews, Stuart Philpott

May 6
Grayson Absher, Courtney Frost, Mitchell Lewis