The FBG Volunteer Hub
If you’re looking for a place to serve in the church or surrounding community, there are plenty of ways to get involved here at First Baptist. You might: • Hear about serving at the soup kitchen from a friend • See an interesting small group on a social media post • Spot a volunteer opportunity […]
High School Mission Trip Recap
Twenty-two youth, three college students, and four adults from our FBG Youth Family went to Middlesboro, KY for our High School Mission Trip! Through Appalachian Immersion with FBC Middlesboro, we were invited to experience life in Appalachia with open eyes and open hearts. We spent the week learning, listening, serving, and growing. Our group took […]
Roadrunners Trip to See Milltown Production of South Pacific July 27
Beat the heat this summer and join our Roadrunners for a trip to the theater at the historic Pelzer Auditorium to see Rodgers and Hammerstein’s enchanting musical South Pacific. The play takes place on an island paradise during the Second World War, as two Americans—a wide-eyed nurse and a promising young lieutenant—discover love and confront […]
From the Senior Minister (June 14, 2025)
I want to take a moment to celebrate the arrival of our new Minister of Music and Worship. Yesterday, July 13, marked Laura Ritter’s first Sunday with us! As a reminder, Laura most recently served as the Director of Music and Worship and Organist at Saint Mark United Methodist Church in Seneca, SC, as well […]
The Branch—June 14, 2025
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The Branch—June 30, 2025
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July Collection—School Supplies for Students in Nicholtown
Though children (and teachers) may not be ready to admit it yet, school will be back in session before we know it, and it’s time to start collecting school supplies! This year we are collecting supplies for our neighbors in Nicholtown. Please help the children be prepared for a new school year by bringing your […]
Thank You for the Honor of Serving as Your Interim Minister of Music
Dear Friends, It has been my privilege and joy to serve as your Interim Minister of Music and Worship. I am grateful for so many wonderful personal, worship and music experiences: Fauré’s Requiem for an American Choral Directors Association event in October; December’s Advent and Christmas music; several “no organ” months early this year that […]
Thank You, Fred Defoor!
First Baptist, We were truly blessed to have Fred DeFoor step into our interim Minister of Music role with such grace and skill in July 2024. He guided us through the transition and gave us time to thoughtfully search for a new music minister. Now, having faithfully led us through this important season, Fred gets […]
Pastoral Care at FBG
Did you know scientists found anti-cancer agents in Periwinkle flowers and soil microbes, or that our first anti-retroviral treatment for HIV came from a sea sponge? Believing that God is a good God who cares about us carries the strong implication that everything we need to thrive has already been supplied and that it’s our […]