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First Baptist Church Of Union Point

206 Thornton Street
706-486-4315

worship that is both reverent and dynamic. Ourworship is guided by the ecumenical Christian seasons; and sermons are guided by the Lectionary. It is a time when the intergenerational family of faith at FBC gathers together to praise God, confess and be forgiven of our sins, offer back our resources to God, proclaim the Word, and dedicate our lives to service in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

 spiritual formation that helps the Christian of every age live out his or her call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. We offer Bible study classes for all ages during our Sunday School hour and at various times throughout the week. We participate in weekly prayer services on Wednesday nights. We offer a variety of Bible and faith-topic studies on Sunday nights.

 music that inspires us to praise the Creator of the universe. During holidays, we offer choir rehearsals for cantatas. Our adult choir leads weekly in our Sunday worship services. Our youth and children's choirs each lead in worship several times throughout the year.

 fellowship that fosters friendly and caring relationships between church members. On each third Wednesday of the month we celebrate Family Night, a covered dish supper, in Fellowship Hall. Once a month our Super Seniors plan a fellowship to breakfast, lunch or scenic drives. We also participate in local church league softball events.

 children. Ongoing Sunday school, children's choirs, and fellowship outings are offered for children from preschool through fifth grade. On each Sunday morning, a Children's Sermon is provided by a youth member. Children's Church is also provided for children during a portion of the worship hour. A nursery program is staffed by volunteer caregivers and offered to infants and toddlers. Our summer children's ministry includes Vacation Bible School week for preschool through fifth grade and various outings and camps. The children's ministry of FBC is led by our Children's Committee. A van pick-up service is provided for those needing transportation to and from church.

 youth and understand their need for a ministry that allows them to grow in their faith in the context of a supportive peer group with adult mentorship. To that end, the youth ministry at FBC is led by a Youth Committee and Youth Minister. Bible studies, mission projects, music, and fellowship are offered throughout the year for students from 6th grade to 12th grade. Each season of the year brings unique opportunities with retreats, camps, Youth Sunday leadership, and various outings.

 women and men and believe they have an equal privilege and responsibility to participate in and lead our church's ministries. FBC provides all members the opportunity to serve in the ministries of the church. In addition, we offer a WMU and Brotherhood ministry that provides service and education opportunities for both women and men.

 our community and world. FBC is active in mission opportunities that serve our world family in both local and world communities. We partner with local benevolence agencies, and support local, national, and overseas Christian mission work through ongoing trips, projects and offerings. FBC also supports the education of ministers and their ministries by funding through the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and the Southern Baptist Convention. Also, FBC ministers to the community each Sunday morning live on WDDK 103.9 “The Dock.”

our roots. Founded in 1872, FBC of Union Point is characterized for its loving fellowship, doing the work of the kingdom in good and difficult times. FBC cherishes its Bapitst heritage and the freedoms that make us Baptist: Soul Freedom, Bible Freedom, Church Freedom, and Religious Freedom. Freedom is a hallmark of being Baptist. FBC is a Baptist church.

  our future. Rooted in the strengths of its past, FBC is a congregation unafraid to be led by God's Spirit into new endeavors, as a people sent out by God to do the mission of God. With each new member in the life of FBC, our congregation is led into a future that has yet to be written, except in the mind of God.


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