Welcome to First Baptist Church! (organized on August 17, 1952)
Sunday School (Bible Study) for all ages at 9:45am
The purpose of Sunday School is to make disciples by: reaching people, teaching people, and ministering to people!
Nursery classroom provided during the Sunday morning service. This is for babies-2 yrs.
Preschool classroom provided during the Sunday morning service. This is for 3yrs-5yrs (K).
Sunday Morning Worship at 11:00am. “Verse-by-verse” expository sermons.
Current ‘verse-by-verse’ expository sermon series: “Matthew”
Children’s Church is provided during Sunday Worship. This is for all children in 1st-5th Grade. (Kids dismissed after the Offertory and prior to the sermon during the Morning Worship Service.)
Online donation option. It is through Aplos, the financial software First Baptist Church currently uses. – Credit Card, Debit Card, ACH (bank transfer).
click this secure link: https://www.aplos.com/aws/give/FirstBaptistChurchValdez/general.
Worship Service at the Providence Long Term Care Center – Sundays at 2:30pm.
‘Walking the Walk‘ exercise group – using the Leslie Sansone’s “Walk Away the Pounds” DVD. M,W,F at 2:00pm. Contact Dee for more info.
Established in 2007
“Moms in Prayer International” – Tuesdays at 1:00pm. Contact Jennifer for more info.
Established in 1984
Wednesdays – Fellowship Meal at 6:00pm Free. (suggested donation $3 per person/$10 per family).
Established in 1989.
Wednesdays – Discipleship Training for all ages – Nursery, Children, Youth, & Adults at 6:30pm.
Wednesday Adult Discipleship Training at 6:30pm – (Psalms 1-150)
Choir Practice – Wednesdays at 7:30pm. Resumes in the fall. TBD.
Bell Choir Practice – Saturdays at 10:00am. Resumes in the fall. TBD (performances at Christmas & Easter)
Intercessory Prayer time – last Sunday of the month during Worship at 11:00am
Intercessory Prayer Meeting – Sundays at 9:15am in the Library (before Sunday School)
Men’s Breakfast – 2nd Saturday of the month at 9:00am.
Established in 1977
Coffee & Conversation – Sundays at 9:30am (before Sunday School)
Advent Dec. 1 – Dec. 24
Advent is a time of expectant waiting and preparation for both the celebration of the Nativity of Christ at Christmas and the return of Christ at the Second Coming.
2024 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering (for international missions & missionaries) Dec. 1 – Dec. 24 FBC goal: $4000
Business Meeting – Sunday, December 15 after the Worship Service
1. 2025 Nominating Committee nominations for: officers, ministry leaders, SS teachers, and committee members
2. 2025 Budget proposal presented by Finance & Budget Committee and 2025 Housing allowance estimate from Pastor David R. Bradley
3. Election of Messengers to the 179th Annual Meeting & Pastors’ Conference of the Southern Baptist Convention, June 9-11, 2025 at Dallas, TX
4. Discussion about possible replacement of church kitchen vent hoods
Christmas Caroling at Providence LTC – Sunday, Dec. 15 at 2:30pm
Family Movie Night – Wed. December 18 at 6:00pm “The Forge” from the creators of War Room, Overcomer, Courageous (rate PG) 2 hr. Free movie event at First Baptist Church. (CVLI# 505484244) Food, fun, & fellowship.
Christmas Eve Candlelight & Communion Worship Service Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 7:00pm
Sanctity of Life Sunday – January 19
Annual Info Conference – Saturday, January 25 at 10:00am. This is for all that are wishing to know more about the church and how to become a member of First Baptist Church. Lunch will be provided.
