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First Baptist  Church has one focus:
To Focus on Jesus, Th Be  Gospel Centered and to Disciple Others
First Baptist is a church with unperfect people worshipping a perfect God. It is a place where people can meet Jesus,  engage in life-giving community, and everyone is welcome. We believe in coming together and creating an environment where people can have authentic encounters with Christ, discover their gifts and use them for God's glory. Join us for one of our Sunday services!
You may be seeking God for the first time or may have been a Christian for decades.  Our desire is for everyone to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and to be faithful to Him with their life.  As a body of believers, we see this being accomplished as a person regularly commits to:

Consistent Worship
Participate in one of our worship services regularly.  A follower of Christ worships Him regularly by the power of God’s Spirit with other believers and is growing in their understanding of God’s Word.  

Small Group Involvement
No matter the stage of life you are in, we need other people to share life together.  There are several ways community occurs at FBC so visit our CONNECT page to learn about the various Small Group options available, along with the Kids and Youth Ministry pages.

Serving Others
A heart to serve others is evident in someone who to follows Jesus.  If you are not sure how best to serve others, we would love to help you get started.  Explore the GET INVOLVED  section on our website to discover volunteer opportunities at FBC, local community service in the Marlin area, and global missions.

What to Expect

Visiting any church, for the very first time can be a tough experience. Where to go? What to wear? What time to show up? What’s here for my kids? What can I expect? These and many more questions can surface. Well, we want to put you at ease. Your first visit to First Baptist Church, we believe will be refreshing, friendly, and enjoyable for your whole family. We staff through very willing volunteers an active Greeter Ministry that will greet you and hand you a bulletin containing much information. During the Worship service and beyond we want you to experience inspiring music, helpful relevant preaching and teaching, friendly people, and a place where you feel welcome and “at home”!

Here are a few answers to your questions and what you might expect on your first visit.

I’m Not a Baptist… Can I Still Attend?
It is our desire that First Baptist Church would be a church for everyone that has a desire to have a relationship with God. You do not have to come from a Baptist background, or hold to any particular religious affiliation to attend services here. We are convinced that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and it is sufficient to point any sincere person to faith in Jesus Christ. If you have a desire to know God or already have a relationship with God desiring to experience His best in your life, we invite you to join us on the journey, for all of us are on a journey.

How should I dress?
There is NOT a dress code at FBC for members or guests. Church is certainly not a fashion show and so you wear what is comfortable for you. Our ministry leaders tend to dress in more traditional “Sunday” dress — the men in a dress shirt and dress slacks, sometimes with a tie, and the women in modest dress; however, our main goal is that you would feel welcome and comfortable during your visit here at FBC.

Am I expected to participate in the offering?
NO. We don’t invite you to First Baptist Church for your offering. We want our service to be a gift to you. We hope you will find in this place a warm family spirit, truth from God’s Word, and a place where you can grow in God’s grace. Please don’t feel any obligation to participate in the offering as a guest.



What to Expect for Worship

Expect a worship service with high energy  musical worship with a mix of traditional and contemporary music.  The sermons are  Biblical and engaging. We desire to see God glorified.
We offer a children church for all kids ages 4years old to 5th grade

If there is something we missed!

Please give us a call, or ask someone when you arrive. Whether you’re looking for a church home or new to Falls County, we hope your first visit at First Baptist Church will be uplifting and encouraging! We exist to worship God while serving you and your family, and we are looking forward to meeting you personally. We hope you’ll feel right at home from the very first moment you step onto our church property! Let us know how we can serve you better, and we hope to meet you this Sunday!
 

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When we Meet

Sunday Mornings

Sunday School 9:45 am
Worship 11:00 am

Wednesday Evenings

6:00 pm