General Church News

“Great Expectations” is the theme for the annual adult small group leader meeting on Wednesday August 25. We will gather in room 126 at 6 pm for watermelon, as we plan and get literature for the new Bible study year. All adult teachers, directors, secretaries and outreach leaders are encouraged to attend. We’re expecting great [...]

It is my desire, as a pastor, to see our church celebrate the greatness of God’s majesty.  To rest in His saving grace.  To embrace His truth and be satisfied by it.  The enemy of this plan/desire is Satan.  He is clever, creative, and very persuasive.  Parents, get involved and prayerfully shepherd your children by [...]

My grandson likes to build domino towers on our kitchen table. When he first started building towers a few years ago, I pointed out to him the advantage of building a wide base. He just wanted to go straight up with the typical 4 domino square. I showed him that building a wider base and [...]

Congratulations to Douglas Teel on his first anniversary on the church staff. Doug is a valuable member of our facilities staff. He is dedicated to being sure that our facilities are set up properly and looking good everyday of the week. Doug has a great spirit and is a blessing to be with. He is [...]

Texas Rangers vs. Boston Red Sox tickets are available for Friday, August 13.  The cost per ticket is $30. The tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis.  We cannot hold tickets, and we will distribute them with a payment. Church vehicles will leave at 2 pm and will stop to eat dinner before entering the park. [...]

Several years ago, we had a foster child who had not attended church. One Sunday morning, he was walking back and forth in front of the pew and “fiddling” with the books in the pew racks, disturbing those around us with his noises. I looked at him with the “sit down now look.” Out loud [...]

The weather is warming up, and school is almost out in Belton.  At First Baptist Belton, we’re gearing up for summer with enthusiasm and excitement, believing that God will do great things in this place.  Below is a preview of some of the activities this summer. We’ve provided links for additional information on many of the [...]

We have been blessed the last three weeks as Jason Goings has shared with us. Pastor Andy will be back in the pulpit this Sunday, and he’ll preach on the Journey of Stewardship. While challenging, this will be an exciting and enjoyable journey. Take a few moments and read 2 Corinthians 9:6-15. Let the Spirit [...]

Church family, Sunday was a special day. Celebration Sunday was filled with joy. I loved worshipping with you, and I am grateful to Gary, the choir, the orchestra, the Praise Team and our keyboardists for leading us in such meaningful and powerful time of worship. My gratitude goes to Jason for the message that helped [...]

The Women on Mission groups of our church are collecting packages of socks for the Texas Baptist Children’s Home in Round Rock. Please join us in this mission project and bring your contribution of any size socks for girls or boys during the month of May. There is a sock box in the four-way foyer [...]