First Baptist Church Huntsville

Ministries

First Kids children's ministry is for 1st through 6th graders. Sunday School takes place 9:30 Sunday morning before the worship service. The First Kids Center is located on the second floor of the education building. For weekly children's activities visit the First Kids page.

Youth

FBC Youth is for 7th-12th graders. The group holds Bible study at 9:30 a.m. before Sunday church service in the Family Life Center on the upper level and other fellowship activities throughout the week. Check out the FBC Youth page to see the many activities available.

Young Adult/College

Exciting, intimidating, challenging, frustrating,...
Many words can describe the young adult experience but one thing is for certain--God needs to be a part of it. The young adult/college class at First Baptist will teach you the value of fellowship and serving God. Led by Bill and Carol Hyman.

Premier Life

Premier L.I.F.E. is the spiritual and fellowship ministry of First Bapitst Church which focuses on those 55+. For more information click here. If you would like to discuss this ministry you can call Carrol Williams at 291-3441. To email Carrol Williams click here.

Women's Ministry

Offering ministry and fellowship opportunities to women of all ages. The Women's Ministry is led by Ramona Stewart (661-2345).

Adult Bible Study

For those looking to learn about Christ and grow in Christ, you will find no better way than joining in study and fellowship with other believers. All adult groups meet at 9:30 on Sunday mornings for Bible Study. See the many groups below that offer a way for you to get involved. Need help in choosing a group? Just give us a call at 291-3441 or stop by our WELCOME CENTER when you come.

Music Ministry

People of all abilities and talents can find a place in the FBC music ministry. The most active group, the Sanctuary Choir, sings at each Sunday morning worship service. Rehearsals for the choir are Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. in the Music Suite next to the Sanctuary. Wind and string instrument players can find a place in the orchestra which plays every Sunday service with rehearsals Sunday morning at 9 a.m. For more information on the music ministry click here.

Restorative Justice

First Baptist Church has been placed in a unique physical location that has led many to feel the need to minister to the employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the inmates themselves. The three key elements to the ministry are "First Contact","Welcome Back", and the "Officer Ministry".

Welcome Back Volunteers from First Baptist and other area churches have the opportunity to speak with offenders that are brought to the Huntsville "Walls" unit to be released. Volunteers will speak to them the night before they are released offering them a word of encouragement and spiritual advice.
First Contact As families arrive in Huntsville awaiting the release of their loved ones, they usually wait many hours outside of the "Walls" unit. This is an opportunity to minister to those families by demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ.
Officer Ministry Our Texas Department of Criminal Justice officers and employees are the backbone of our community and often go unappreciated. By visiting the employees of TDCJ--our neighbors--we wish to show our appreciation and offer our assistance as a spiritual guide. Church volunteers go to the units to deliver water and speak words of encouragement. By doing so they are often blessed by this work as they try to bless others.

For more information on our prison ministry work, contact the Restorative Justice Ministry Network's office at First Baptist Church by calling 936-291-2156 or visit their website at www.rjmntexas.net.

Library

The Scarborough Library of First Baptist Church features books on a variety of topics including church history, devotional text, and literature focused on the Christian ethic and spirituality. Church volunteers manage the library and host various book related events throughout the year. For more information, contact a member of the staff listed below or visit the library during its operating hours:

         Hours   Sunday:       9-11:00 a.m.
                     Wednesday:   9-11:00 a.m.
                     Others by appointment

          Staff     Bonnie Thorne, Director;
                     Barbara McGraw, Assistant Director;
                     Gwen Hardy, Assistant Librarian;
                     Marie Brim, Assistant Librarian;
                     Margaret Barnett, Director of Circulation and Gifts;
                     Kay Hawkins, Assistant Librarian;
                     Judy Sugg, Children's Librarian;
                     Judy Bolander, Assistant Librarian;
                     Dorothy Bridges, Director of Tape Ministry

Family Life Center
The Family Life Center has been serving the members of First Baptist Church and the Huntsville community for more than 20 years. The multi-function facility hosts everything from banquets to sports tournaments. Facility features include a gym with a walking track, racquetball court, weight and aerobic room, commercial kitchen, men's and women's locker rooms, and a Parlor. The FLC also serves as the meeting place for the FBC Youth ministry and the Wednesday night College Life group. For more information or to reserve the facility for your function, click here.