Welcome to First Baptist Church!
We invite you to join us any Sunday morning where you will be welcomed and encouraged on your spiritual journey. First Baptist is devoted to worshiping the Lord and sharing the love of God with others. We strive to equip people with gospel-centered messages to know Christ better and make him known.
Sunday Morning
(Behind Family Natural Foods off West Grand)
10:00am – 11:00am
A staffed nursery for newborn to age 4
Children’s Church for grades K-6th.
Please wear whatever you’re comfortable worshiping in. Our music is mostly traditional, with favorite hymns. We are a small, friendly church and will look forward to meeting you!
Pastor Chuck
- Hometown: Minonk, Illinois.
- Family: married to wife, Pat, for 45 years, 4 children and 13 grandchildren.
- Education: Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois, accounting degree. Christian Center Bible College, Lafayette, Louisiana, pastoral ministry degree.
- Years in Ministry: 37 years.
- One Great Passion: Preaching God’s Word and seeing lives transformed by God’s love.
Ministries
Here at First Baptist, we have many different opportunities for all ages! Check out some of our amazing opportunities listed below in which to get involved.
For more information, call 715-459-4827 or email chuckandpat@solarus.net
Children’s and Youth
Bible-based teaching for ages 5-12 during the service
Family Fun Nights
Monthly dinner and activities for all ages. Picnics at the park during the summer months
Good News Club
After school Bible program at Mead School
Men’s Bible Study
Meets weekly, solid teaching from God’s Word
Vacation Bible School
Every summer for ages 5-12 years, Bible stories and lessons, games, songs, crafts, food and fun!
Women’s Bible Study
Meets weekly, teaching on different topics of interest to women
Women’s Ministry & Missions
Monthly get together to help our community and world and just have fun!
Youth Group
4th grade and up on Saturdays from 1 to 3 pm at church, fun activities and gospel-centered