“Thank you” to everyone who completed the Know Your Church survey. This information will be very beneficial to the Church Health Committee as they seek to help us grow in every area and increase our impact for God’s kingdom. The results are encouraging in two ways. First, they have highlighted key strengths in worship, prayer, ministry, and doctrine. The chart above shows the overall scores by category. After carefully examining the data, I believe we are even healthier in th

“We will not hide them from their children, but will tell a future generation the praiseworthy acts of the Lord, his might, and the wondrous works he has performed.” Psalm 78:4, CSB If we are to be faithful to Jesus Christ, we must pass our faith on to the next generation. One key way that we do this as a church is through our youth ministry. We are blessed to be able to employ a part-time youth ministry to lead that ministry, serving and guiding the next generation. Nelson H

We have started a new church newsletter. The first edition for April 2026 is now available. You may pick up a copy in the church foyer or garden areas, or request a copy by mail or email. Newsletter articles will also be posted on our website under the "blog" heading. We are calling our newsletter "First Things” for two reasons: (1) it seems fitting for First Baptist Church’s newsletter and (2) to remind us of the things that Jesus told us to put first: love for God and love