It is a dangerous thing to become fooled by the enemy into believing that evangelism and mission work are only necessary in third world villages halfway around the world. While the need for the gospel can be seen everywhere, it is often most evident and yet most ignored right in our own communities. In fact, [...]

First Baptist Belton believes in the vital ministry of The Gideons International as they distribute Bibles all over the world. We were blessed Sunday to have our own Dr. Lance Read share a few words about the ministry of the Gideons in both morning worship services.
The church then had a chance to respond in support [...]

Each year we receive a Souper Bowl Offering on Big Game Sunday. Our youth hold soup bowls at the exits as we leave worship and people place money in the bowls.
This past Sunday, you gave $2,019.50. All of that goes to the Helping Hands Ministry. Thanks, church family.
Your generosity will help to feed some needy [...]

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, [...]

UPDATE:$22,493.31 has been given as of February 7. Offering will remain open for a long time to come. It will take years for Hati to rebuild. All proceeds to date have gone to Hope for the Hungry unless otherwise designated.
The earthquake in Haiti has brought unimaginable suffering to the poorest country in the western hemisphere, [...]

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 [...]

(Written by Barbara Springer)
November 1
We had milder temperatures and rain today as we got ready to go to church with our missionaries.  This church in the city of Anthony, which is adjacent to Paris.  Gregg Powell, IMB missionary,  presided over the service this morning and did a great job.  We all participated [...]