VISITING FBC WILLIAMSBURG
WELCOME
We are glad that you are considering a visit to FBC!
First Baptist is nestled in Williamsburg, KY which is near Appalachia, the Cumberland Falls, and only a stone’s throw from University of the Cumberlands.
At FBC we are diverse. From suits to shorts. From flip flops to heels. From young to older. From sitting up top to sitting on the bottom. From sitting left, center, right. We are democrats and republicans. We are hunters and vegetarians. From a worship style that is conservative to contemporary, or as you kids may say old school and new school. We are imperfect, walkers, runners, hikers, etc. At UC, we are professors, administrators, coaches, presidents. We are doctors, lawyers, dentists, gardeners, teachers, track coaches and smooth talking salesmen.
You will find us at the grocery store, W. D. Bryant’s, the post office, the pharmacy, getting gas, football games. We are Williamsburg Jackets, Whitley Colonels, Wildcats, Patriots, Hilltoppers, EKU Colonels, and Vols. We are fans of all kinds. We love our sports. We are pianos, organs, solos, and now a worship team and a choir with big voices. We are potlucks, Wednesday nights, baptisms, Lord’s suppers. We are missions – overseas and across the street. We have an opportunity for you to serve.
Most importantly, we are loving. It is an experience of love every Sunday at 11:00 am.
To quote Miranda Lambert, “Since the beginning, to keep the world spinning, it takes all kinds of kinds.” (Thank you, Tommy Nighbert, for such a wonderful expression of who we at First Baptist are.)
VISITING FOR THE FIRST TIME?
I’m visiting for the first time. What should I know before coming?
On Sundays we gather for Sunday School at 10:00am and worship begins at 11:00am. We have two main parking lots: one directly beside the church and one directly across from the church. Most folks come in through the side door, up the ramp, or through the large wooden doors up the main steps of the building. Upon entering the church, you will be welcomed by a greeter who will help answer any questions that you have, and direct you to where you want to go, whether that means the sanctuary, a classroom, restroom, or the nursery.
PRAISE & WORSHIP
What does a typical worship service look like?
Worship is a time we set aside, each week, to praise God together, hear from scripture, and spend time in prayer as the people of God. Our music is a blend of contemporary songs and traditional hymns. It features everything from our pipe organ to electric drums. Most songs are led by our praise team, Praise First, but we also enjoy worship from our adult choir, various community groups, and our children’s choir. You will find folks dressed in everything from blue jeans to suits and ties. We are more concerned about you being with us than we are worried about what you wear!
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
What opportunities do you have for children and families?
We value the strength of intergenerational community! This means caring for families. We have a nursery for our youngest to have a safe place to be loved and cared for while everyone else is gathering for classes and worship. Our head nursery worker, Miss Pat, has served faithfully for a long time. The nursery is available on Sunday mornings for both Sunday School and main worship. If you are more comfortable with your child staying with you in worship, that is fine too! Children are a blessing and crying babies don’t bother us one bit. During morning worship most of our children join us in sanctuary until about halfway, when they are dismissed to children’s church and/or the nursery based on their age. Children are created to worship and so we seek to have them with us in the service as long as possible!
Of course, there is more available for children than just what is listed.
SEE YOU SOON!
Whatever reason brought you to this page, we’re glad you’re here!
Our site is a glimpse of who we are, but it certainly doesn’t tell the full story. The best way to learn is by visiting us. If you would like for someone from the church to contact you, please see the form on this site. Our worship services are live-streamed each week, and you can also find a weekly midweek devotion on our Facebook page. For the best information, we encourage you to contact us from the info on the bottom of this page.