First Baptist Church of Tecumseh
History
On February 9th, 1868 nine men and women got together to form the First Baptist Church of Tecumseh Nebraska. Going was hard in those days, as in all pioneer communities, but the church held on and built its first building in 1881. In 1900 that building was torn down and the present wooden structure was erected in its place. We’ve been serving the Lord here ever since.
The church grew steadily with a growth spurt right after WWII (Lots of children and lots of gratitude spurred the growth). Today we still meet at the corner of 3rd and Jackson. The stained glass windows testify to people who came to know the Lord through revival meetings and over coffee, the many folks who were baptized here and in the mill pond, unceasing labor and loving care in everything from temperance meetings to Baptist Young Peoples Union to the Priscilla and Dorcas Circles, and the many children we have sent into the world with an understanding of the Word and our Savior.
