First Baptist Church

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First Baptist Church
3300 Fairlawn Drive
Columbus, IN 47203
812-376-3321 Fax 812-376-3661

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WHO ARE WE
Mission Statement
Congregational History
Architectural History
Our Church Covenant

MINISTRIES
Christian Education
Evangelism
Stewardship
Mission
Church Family
Worship

MINISTERIAL STAFF

Welcome to the web site of First Baptist Church of Columbus. If this is your first time to visit, we hope you'll find the site helpful in getting acquainted with First Baptist. Once you've gotten acquainted, we hope you'll worship with us soon in order to meet us personally. We're a friendly bunch of people eager to know you and fellowship with you.

Our doors are open to all, regardless of where one is on his or her spiritual journey. Together we're an active, involved, and growing group of believers and seekers. And our desire is to reach out with God's love to all people and help them find and follow Jesus Christ.

We're glad you found us and we look forward to your personal visit soon.

The Season of Pentecost

Tongues of fire, the blowing of a rushing wind, and persons speaking in all different kinds of languages . . . this is the description of Pentecost that we are offered in Acts 2. Pentecost is an important, but oft overlooked, festival day in the life of the Church. It was at Pentecost that the Church was born, empowered by the Holy Spirit. God’s mission was further unleashed!

During my seminary days we celebrated Pentecost Sunday with three other congregations each year. These were called the Cross Current Churches – four churches that occupied the four corners.......more

May 11, 2008

Celebration Service Message

"Mission Unleashed"
Pastor Dan Cash

Scripture - Acts 2:1-211; John 20:9-23
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What's Happening

May 5 - Hannah Circle (2:00pm) - Note date change

May 7 - Naomi Circle (10:00am)

May 10 - Mother/Daugher Banquet (5:45pm)

May 15 - Newsletter deadline

May 19 - SS Planning Team (7:00pm)

May 20 - Bereavement Support (7:00pm)

May 20 - Church Council (7:00pm)

May 27 - Abigail Circle @ the Wheelers' (6:30pm)

June 1 - Graduate Recognition Sunday

June 6 - Music/Drama Appreciation Banquet

June 8 - Sunday School Promotion

June 12 - Touring Handbell Choir Concert (7:00pm)

June 14-21 - Youth & College Bell Choir Tour

July 6 - Bible Literacy Certification Course begins

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The Body of Christ Prays For.....

-- Our Homebound Members

-- Military Personnel & Families

Also remember:

-- Mildred Seal

-- Bob Hundley

-- Audrey Turner

-- Liz Lipson

-- Betty Vinson

-- Morris Growe

-- Margo Hughey

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Remember Their Loss.....

-- Friends & family of Forest Daugherty

-- Friends & family of Lloyd Elmo Sarles

-- Friends & family of Edith Sporleder

-- Friends & family of Carol Burton