Frequently Asked Questions

The purpose of First Baptist Church is to become a people for God, who glorify God, as in love they live out His Word through the power of the Holy Spirit, until the Lord Jesus comes again.

First Baptist Church is a congregation of nearly 1,000 people coming together to grow in Christ. We offer several worship service options, numerous Small Group home meetings, service opportunities, children's programs, student ministries, college ministries, missions programs, programs for seniors and a young adult ministry program.

What should I expect on a Sunday morning?

As you walk through the doors of FBC, someone will greet you with a smile and offer you  a copy of our weekly bulletin which includes the order of the service, announcements of upcoming programs and a calendar of events.

Make your way into the sanctuary and sit anywhere you like. You may have a person or two welcome you or introduce themselves. But, we will not have visitors stand or be recognized in any way. Relax and enjoy the service.

How long will the service last?

You can plan on most services at First Baptist to last about an hour. Our contemporary service at 11AM tends to go about 75 minutes to allow more time for music and interaction.

What should I wear on a Sunday morning?

What makes you comfortable? Some of our folk like the opportunity to dress up a bit on Sundays, while others who wear suits and professional clothing all week, like to be more comfortable. You'll see everything from jeans and t-shirts, to some suits and ties in our midst on Sunday mornings. Come as you are and we'll just be glad you are here!

Will someone ask me for money?

That's a fair question ... we know the reputation and the perception that churches take a lot of offerings. We will take an offering in every service. It's how we pay the bills. Plus, we believe it gives us a chance to give a portion back to God. All we ask of you is that you consider dropping a visitor information card in the plate when it passes by so that we can know you were with us. Please don't feel like you need to put money in the plate. The offering opportunity is for our regular attendees.

Will someone ask me to stand up or single me out?

We will not ask visitors to stand or be recognized or singled out. We want you to relax  and enjoy our Worship Service. You may have a person or two welcome you individually   or introduce themselves to you.

What do I do with my children?

You'll find First Baptist to be a family-friendly place. We have a number of Nurseries for infants, toddlers and youngsters. Please stop by and feel free to look around. When you leave your child in one of our nurseries, you will receive a vibrating pager that will allow  our nursery attendants to call you should your child need your attention. After the service is over, only the person who signed your child in will be allowed to retrieve  him/her from the nursery. We take your child's safety and comfort very seriously. For elementary-school-aged children, we offer alternate programs during each service. If you have children in grades 6-12 you will want to investigate our student ministry program at www.primetimefbc.com

Are there other people in my stage of life at First Baptist?

The links on the left-hand side represent programs and groups for children, teens, 20-35 years, men, women and seniors. We have active groups for every age. Our desire is to see you find a place to connect in a caring community.

First Baptist Church phone: (207) 773-3123  fax: (207) 773-4130