Ministries
"If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water"
John 4:10
Adult Ministries
Sunday School Classes
Sunday School meets each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. At FBC, we offer several choices for adult classes. All of our adult Sunday School Classes are studying "The Gospel Project" curriculum that goes through the entire Bible in three years.
Multi-generational Coed taught by Chris Thigpen and Mike Creasman
Young Adult taught by Steven Pruitt and Jacob Boatner
Adult Ladies taught by Nancy Joyce and Peggy Holzgrefe
Senior Adult Coed taught by Mike George and Fred Cochran - meets in A/Y Center
Senior Adult Coed taught by Jerry Gordon and Hollis Hope
Senior Adult Men taught by Steve Bailey
Wednesday Evening | Fellowship Meal & Adult Small Groups
Join us for a meal at 5:00pm followed by our Adult Small Groups at 6:00pm.
Women's Ministry
The Women’s Ministry includes many opportunities for women to get involved. Our Women on Mission program encourages ladies to study and pray for our worldwide Southern Baptist mission programs as well as to participate in local missions.
Women on Mission:
The monthly meeting of the Women on Mission (Heart to Hands) is the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10 am. They have a mission study followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Some of their mission projects include:
Fannin County Family Connections Food Pantry, Mineral Springs Center, Operation Christmas Child, Stamp Ministry, Fannin Christian Learning Center, Heritage Health Care, Prayer Shawl Ministry and various special offerings collected each year for International, Domestic and State Missions.
The Quilting B’s:
This group of quilters meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday morning at 9 am in the basement of the Activity/Youth Center. Whether they make prayer quilts for newly baptized children or lap quilts for the nursing home, they are using their skills to meet needs in the church and community. They welcome any youth or adult to come learn with them – no sewing skills necessary.
Give Her Grace | Women's Support Group
Contact the church office for more information.
Equipping Men | Adult Men's Bible Study & Fellowship
Every 4th Monday @ 6:00pm (Located in the Youth & Activities Center)
Men of the church, 18 years and older are invited to join for an enriching time of food, fellowship, and Bible Study as Pastor Jacob leads a discussion based Bible Study through Paul's letter to the Romans.
Counseling
Marriage counseling is offered for our church family and community through the Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts (SYMBIS) program by Les and Leslie Parrot. Our Senior Pastor, Rusty Thomas and Associate Pastor Jacob Boatner are certified counselors with SYMBIS.
Children & Student Ministries
Blue Ridge FBC Student Ministry
Wednesday's @ 6:00pm in the Youth & Activities Center
The middle and high school students (7th-12th grade) participate in faithful Bible teaching, discipleship, and fellowship through the student ministry's small group format.
Student Sunday Schools
Grades 7-12 (Meets in Rm #207) | 9:30am
Student Minister, Austin Leach leads the students through "The Gospel Project" curriculum that goes through the entire Bible in three years.
Young Adult Bible Study & Fellowship
Tuesday nights at 6pm! Food, Fellowship, Bible Study, and music worship at the home of our Student Minister, Austin Leach. (Please contact the church office for more information)
Summer Kid's Bible Club
Summer Only, Wednesdays @ 6:00pm (Main Park-Downtown)
During the Summer months, weather permitting our children participate in a time of games, fellowship, and bible study located at the main park downtown. Children from the community are also encouraged to join in on the fun and Bible study of the Kid's Bible Club!
What to expect when you visit:
Dress Code
Bring your child in comfortable clothes. We are up and down from chairs to floor and sometimes go outside for activities or to the playground.
Check-In
Safety and security is important at First Baptist. When you enter at our Fellowship Hall, you will be asked to sign in at a kiosk with our secure sticker system. The process is quick and easy, and you will be given a secure code that will allow only yourself to pick up your child.
A greeter will get you and your child to the correct class and introduce you to the teacher. All of our volunteers undergo a thorough background check before they are allowed to serve with our children.
Worship
For your child 3 and under, we provide nursery care for all of our services. We support Family Worship, so we ask for you to pick up your children PreK–5th grade and take them with you to the worship service. As you enter our auditorium, you will find age graded Worship Bags and a small snack for you to take into the service with you.
Wednesday Bible Time and Choir
On Wednesday nights 5:45 - 7:00 pm, please join us for Bible Time, Music and more for children grades Age 3 - grade 6. Both Bible Time and choir will be learning The Way of the Wise - Lessons from Proverbs and the Parables of Jesus.
W is for Wisdom. When we learn from the Bible, we become wise.
Children's Sunday School
The ABCs of God
Grades 1-3
This study for children on the greatness and worth of God uses the alphabet as a framework for learning the attributes of God and other terms that describe His character.
How Magestic Is Your Name
Grades 4-6
How Majestic Is Your Name is a Sunday School curriculum on the names of God, which provides a structure to show the greatness of our God. The names of God in the Bible are a reflection of His character, which is so glorious that He cannot be described by a single name.
Music Ministry
The purpose of the music ministry of First Baptist Church is to lead our church in corporate worship during the music portion of our services. We use the Worship Choir, Praise Team and Praise Band to lead in congregational singing. While we strive for musical excellence our goal is never to perform but to lead the corporate body of Christ to exalt the Lord Jesus in song. We utilize a variety of styles including tested hymns and contemporary praise songs. Our songs have an easily discernible message and are presented in a way that seeks to emphasize content and doctrine over emotion and style.
Worship Choir
This group leads the congregation in worship on Sundays, presents special music and leads in specific musical events throughout the year. We encourage students from age 13 through adults to blend their voices together to offer a sacrifice of praise to the Lord. There is no audition to be a part of this choir, so if you want to be a part of this growing ministry, visit our rehearsal on Wednesday evening at 7:15.
Praise Team
This is a small group of singers that comes from our Worship Choir. They enhance our congregational singing and support our Minister of Music as they lead in worship.
Praise Band
Our praise band is a growing group of musicians that accompany singing in our worship services. We welcome anyone who wants to use their instrument in praise. Many come from our Worship Choir but that is not a requirement.
Children's Choir
First Baptist Church offers a choir program for childrens ages 3 – 6th grade on Wednesday evenings at 5:45pm. It is scheduled along with our Missions and Bible Time on a rotating schedule. Children sing periodically in worship and prepare a Christmas presentation for our church family. Music Camp is also offered for students in grades 1 – 8 the third week of June each year.
