What We Believe 

    Our Statement of Faith: 

We believe that God is Spirit; and they that worship God must worship in spirit and truth. We believe that God is light; and if we walk in the light, as God is the light, we have fellowship with one another. We believe that God is Love, and everyone that loveth is born of God; and knoweth God. We believe that Jesus is the Son of God; and as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the children of God. We believe that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and Life; and that the world must be saved through Him. We believe that God hath  given us eternal life, and this life is in Jesus Christ. We believe that if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins. We believe that the church is the Body of Christ, the Community of Faith, the Household of God. We believe that the world passeth away, and the lust thereof, but they that doeth the will of God abideth forever.  

As an American Baptist congregation, we are committed to these Baptist distinctives:

  • Scripture

    We affirm the authority of Scripture, believing it to be inspired by God. For us, Scripture is to be interpreted through Jesus Christ with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We believe Scripture  is central in the life of the church and individuals.

  • Priesthood of All Believers

    We believe each person has direct access to God without the necessity of creeds or clergy. Therefore we affirm the freedom, right, and responsibility of every Christian to interpret and apply scripture for themselves under the leadership of the Holy Spirit. 

  • Autonomy of the Local Church

    We believe Baptist congregations are free, under the guidance of Christ, to be autonomous in governance, worship and work, leadership, ordination, and affiliation.  As a congregation, we voluntarily choose what groups we associate with and minister alongside.  

  • Religious Freedom

    Baptists have historically been a people who believe in and advocate for religious freedom and the separation of church and state. As a congregation, we continue to embody this belief by being dedicated to freedom of religion, freedom for religion, and freedom from religion. We affirm religious freedom for all people and the separation of church and state. 



FAQS

 
Coming to Church

  • When is your worship service?

    Our worship service is at 10:30 AM on Sunday mornings throughout the year. Please check our homepage and social media for any changes in the event of inclement weather or Covid resurgence.


  • Do you have Sunday School?

    Yes! We have Sunday School for adults, children and youth from 9:30 - 10:15 AM on Sunday mornings throughout the school year. 


    We take a break from Sunday School during the summer months.

  • Where can I park on Sunday morning?

    There are a handful of spaces in the alley directly behind the church and a municipal lot further down 3rd Street. The majority of parking in our location is along 3rd and St. Louis streets. 

  • What is your worship style? How should I dress?

    Worship at First Baptist is liturgical in style, meaning we have a choir and use our organ and hymnals every week. Some people might call how we worship somewhat formal, but our hope is that it's warm and welcoming while also being connected to centuries of church tradition.


    Clothing on Sunday morning runs the gamut from shorts and t-shirts to suits and dresses. We're more concerned with people than clothing, so dress how you like and come join us!


Miscellaneous 

  • Who is your church affiliated with?

    We have been an American Baptist Church since our founding and regionally belong to ABCOPAD (American Baptist Churches of Pennsylvania and Deleware). First Baptist is also an active member of Lewisburg's Council of Churches and Ministerium. 

  • I need assistance. Can the church help me?

    We do our best to help everyone who contacts us. If we cannot help, we will do our best to connect you with other churches or organizations that can. Please contact our Church Office, M-F 9 AM -noon. 


    If you're in need of food, please see the "Bound to Serve" section of our website for information and a link to the Eastern Union County Supplemental Food Bank's website. We host EUCSFB which has distributions the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month. 

  • Your church is beautiful! Do you host weddings?

    Unfortunately, we do not currently have the staff to host weddings for non-members.