Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this church shall be to maintain public services for the worship of God, the teaching and preaching of the Gospel, and in general to promote the interests of the Kingdom of God, according to the teachings of Jesus Christ.
On reorganizing the structure of the church beginning in 1976, the congregation worked together to write this purpose of the members of First Baptist Church:
- To worship God and to celebrate the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
- To show love and to win others to Christ through our preaching and teaching ministries.
- To serve human needs in our community and throughout the world, both individually and as the body of Christ.
Our Church Covenant, written in the 1980's by a committee of members and adopted by the church, states:
Having been led by the spirit of God to place our trust in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, we solemnly and joyfully covenant with God and with each other as a fellowship of faith.
Believing that God has revealed the truth of life in Christ, we will seek to grow in grace and knowledge of the Lord through Bible reading, prayer, worship and obedience.
Believing that the local church serves the cause of Christ on earth, we will give it our financial support and service with gratitude. Striving to live together in Christian love, we will pray for each other, share each other's joys, and help one another in sickness and distress.
Believing that God has called us to witness to his saving power and love, we will try to bring our personal, family, and community relationships under the Lordship of Christ. We will also aid in proclaiming the Gospel to the whole world, and work for justice, freedom, dignity, and peace.
And now, our Father, we acknowledge our weaknesses and profess our need of you. We thank you for the contributions of others to our lives. Make us aware of the effects our lives have on others. Help us to be instruments of your peace. Fill us with joy in our faith and with hope for the coming of your kingdom. Amen.