Weekday Early Education
Our Weekday Early Education Ministry is a half-day program with classes for 2, 3, 4, and 5 year old children. We use the Abeka curriculum which is phonics based. Our goal is to teach children in a fun and safe environment. Read More
Children
Our Children's Ministry offers a variety of programs for children ages three years through sixth grade. Mission Friends is for children ages three to five. Girls in Action (GA's) is for girls ages first through sixth grade. Royal Ambassadors (RA's) is for boys ages first through sixth grade. We also offer Bible Skills, Drills, and Thrills for any child in first through sixth grade. During the summer months, our children participate in several camps: Camp La Vida, Camp McCall and Passport Kids. Contact Randy Gardner, Pastor, for more information on our Children's Ministry.
Youth
The mission of Set Apart youth ministry is to REACH non-believing students, to CONNECT them with other Christians, to help them GROW in their Christian faith, to challenge their growing, to DISCOVER their ministry, and to HONOR God with their life. The youth have the opportunity to participate in interpretive movement, bible study, mission trips, praise team choir, and other fun activities. Read More
Music
Music is part of the proclamation ministry of First Baptist Church. Each person involved in our music ministry is a volunteer who gives of their time and talent freely so that others may hear about Jesus Christ. We are always looking for others to join us in this exciting adventure! From preschoolers to senior adults, one of the ministry groups listed below is waiting for you to say...YES! I want to be part of the First Baptist musical family! Read More
Discipleship
There is a small group Bible study class for preschoolers through senior adults each Sunday morning at 9:45 am. On Sunday and Wednesday evenings, we offer discipleship classes to enhance your spiritual growth. Frequently during the year there are opportunities for small group study within a home environment. Contact Randy Gardner, Pastor, for more information.
Outreach
First Baptist Church believes that we are commanded to take the gospel of Jesus Christ to our next door neighbors, our co-workers, our classmates, our family members, our city, our county, our state, and the entire world. The FAITH Sunday School Outreach Ministry plan has been the main element in our outreach efforts. If you would like to be more involved in outreach or know how you can become trained in the FAITH Outreach program, contact Scott Davis, Minister of Music and Outreach.
Men
Men's Ministry at First Baptist Church is about involving the men of the church in projects that affect our members as well as the community. We are part of a group that builds handicap ramps, etc. as well as participate with the Colleton Baptist Association in ongoing projects such as Christmas giving to needy recipients in Colleton County. The next men and boys rally will be held at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Round O at 7pm on April 27, 2010. You may contact the Office Manager at First Baptist Church for more information on our Men's Ministry.
Women
First Baptist Church offers two WMU Prayer groups for women. The Tuesday Morning Prayer Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at the home of Doris Bales. The Norma Nichols Prayer Groups meets the third Monday of each month in the church conference room. We also have a Women's Book Club that meets the fourth Monday of each month in the evenings. Book selections change monthly. You may contact the Office Manager at First Baptist Church for more information on our Women's Ministry.
Senior Adults
First Baptist Church provides ministry to our Young in Heart folks aged 55 years and up! The Young in Heart meet each month on the first Monday for a covered dish luncheon featuring a guest speaker from our community at large. The first Sunday in May is set aside each year to recognize and honor our Senior Adults. Our seniors are an active bunch. Yearly conferences and day-long trips provide our seniors opportunities for inspiration, learning, and fun! Contact Randy Gardner, Pastor, for more information.
Missions Partners
Our congregation partners with many local, state, and national organizations to fulfill our call to reach out to others. Read More