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The 2020 First Baptist Scholarship Cycle is finally open! In addition to the merit-based academic scholarship program, we are excited to premiere the Sawyer Scholarship this year. This scholarship was established in 2019 in honor of Mrs. Mary Sawyer and her late husband Mr. Jerry Sawyer. The Sawyer Scholarship will be awarded primarily based on financial need and is intended to broaden our church’s reach in terms of the support that we can offer to eligible students in the congregation.…

We now have a secure mailbox at First Baptist Church! Thanks to Jerry Barnes, we can receive your cards and letters through a mail slot that is located at the side entrance of the church next to the parking lot. This is also a no-contact method if you would like to drop any messages at the church and not come inside. We’re thankful to Mr. Barnes for his work, especially during this era of the coronavirus.

Happy Mother’s Day from First Baptist Church! Please enjoy this video by members of the Youth Ministry!

Please note the following upcoming activities of the Youth Ministry! Artwork and Poetry for Mothers and Fathers Please celebrate our mothers and fathers either by drawing or painting a picture and/or writing a poem for both Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.  Your work may be displayed online for all to see! Email your work to bokotandeka@yahoo.com or text it to 336-462-8672.  Be sure to include your name! The deadline for online display is Thursday, May 7 at 9:00 A.M. for mothers.  For fathers, the…

Due to the COVID-19 emergency, we will commemorate both Maundy Thursday and Good Friday virtually this year! For more information about our Maundy Thursday Service, please click here. For information about our Good Friday Service, please click here. Have a blessed week in the Lord!

First Baptist Church, Highland Avenue is now on YouTube! We are pleased to expand our ministry online and we look forward to sharing more content with you! You can find our YouTube channel at this link. See one of our recent services below, and be sure to like, share, and subscribe!

Please see the following statement by Reverend Ford regarding steps being taken to maintain the safety of our Church family and friends during the situation regarding coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This announcement is effective March 27, 2020.

We advise all of our members and friends to stay aware of the situation regarding coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Please see the information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention below and share this information widely.

Here is our Choir Calendar for March-May, 2020! Hover over the image and click the down arrow to switch between months!

Please enjoy this video: “FBC @ 140: A Sankofa Moment!”