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This Week in Worship

The Second Sunday after Epiphany
January 20 at 11:00 a.m.

Discipleship is Risky Business -- Sermon by Frank Granger

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8; Luke 5:1-11

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Missions

First Baptist Church of Athens shows Jesus Christ’s love by engaging in transformational ministry in relationship with its neighbors both locally and globally in the community spirit of Matthew 25:34-40.

Community

First Baptist Church of Athens thrives as a powerful, beautiful, charismatic and intergenerational community of believers who take action in building up one another in Christ and equipping one another for ministry and mission with ourselves and our neighbors.

Worship

First Baptist Church of Athens believes worship pleasing to God occurs when all members of our congregation – young and old, male and female, unhindered by status, race or national origin – make regular worship participation a high priority; endeavor to discover their unique God-given gifts; and offer those gifts in community to Father, Son and Holy Spirit as acts of adoration, praise and commitment. We gather each Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. for worship.

Latest News

MLK Ecumenical Worship

Jan 15, 2019 | Adults, Children, Community, Women, Worship, Youth

The Annual MARTIN LUTHER KING ECUMENICAL SERVICE will be held at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church (1931 Old West Broad Street) on Sunday, January 20 at 5:00 p.m. Rev. Ronnie Gannt and Rev. Stacy Pardue will be keynote speakers. The 8th District Mass Choir will provide the...

IHN Hosting

Jan 9, 2019 | Adults, Community, Missions

Our next hosting week for the INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETYWORK begins on Sunday, February 3. We need a number of volunteers to make sure our guests are comfortable. If you haven’t had the opportunity to volunteer previously, this is a great opportunity to learn the...

Adult Mental Health Services in Georgia: Navigating the Maze

Jan 9, 2019 | Adults, Community

THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) will begin offering a monthly educational series at First Baptist on the third Wednesday of every month. This series, sponsored by NAMI of Hall County is free and open to the public. The group will meet in Rm. 325 and the...