Hope for the Hungry initially began providing relief through water filters, medical supplies, and funds for food to aid in the immediate emergency. Along with these supplies tents have been furnished to many families whose homes have been completely destroyed. A team of engineers recently returned after evaluating the condition of the Hope school and [...]

PowerPlus Preteen Camp – July 25-28
I am Free is a summer camp for children who have completed third through sixth grades. This year we are going to Pineywoods Baptist Encampment where you’ll find tons of high energy, fun activities balanced with awesome Bible studies and worship services with preteens in mind. The cost per camper [...]

Enjoy an evening out with your spouse while your children (infants through sixth grade) have fun at Kingdom Kids. Choose either February 26 or March 26 from 6:15 – 9:30 pm. You may pick only one date, and space is limited.
Pizza and juice are provided. Please pick up a registration form [...]

We are making a change to the way that families with elementary aged children check in for small groups.  Pleas read the frequently asked questions below for more details.
Where will the new check-in stations be located?
The new check-in stations will be located in the Pearl Street Foyer. That’s at the west entrance to the church, [...]

The 2010 Upward basketball season has officially begun! We had a great first week of practice and the first games will be played on Saturday, January 16th.
God has brought over 360 children to our gym to hear the saving gospel of Jesus Christ! Many of them will taste and see that the Lord is good [...]

Please welcome Kim Miller as our new Preschool Assistant. Kim previously held this position, and she is now returning to the preschool ministry after serving in our Church Weekday for a while.
We appreciate the faithful service of Allison Ball who has served in this position through some critical days. Allison led us [...]

On Sunday, December 20, there will be a one day Coats for Kids jacket drive in the church foyer. All coats and jackets donated will be distributed through Hope for the Hungry to local children in the Belton-area.
Students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor have already contributed 50 coats to the cause, and now is [...]

Family Promise is quickly approaching, and we are in dire need of volunteers! Family Promise is a nonprofit organization committed to helping low-income families achieve lasting independence.  For more information on our involvement with this great ministry, click here.  On December 6th, three more families will arrive.  We request:

at least one volunteer to cook dinner [...]

Project Angel Tree is well under way at First Baptist Belton. This Prison Fellowship program has been active in our area for many years and is coordinated through the J.A.I.L. (Jesus Acts in Inmates Lives) Ministry. The plan is simple and the rewards are great. Individuals from churches, schools, service clubs, organizations and businesses sponsor [...]

Listed below are our main Christmas programs. You can also view all of our Christmas activities.
Christmas Celebration December 6 at 6 pm
On Sunday night, December 6, our children, youth and senior adults will be presenting an evening of Christmas music. We will hear music from five of our children’s choirs (4yr old through 5th [...]