148 years and counting at The corner of Pine and Third! Thank you for visiting.
Our Vision: To live by Faith; To be known by Our Love; To be a Voice of Hope.
Our prayer is that you will be blessed and strengthened by the power of Jesus Christ and that you will live a life of abundance in fellowship, joy and liberty. We are a fellowship of believers coming together to declare the glory of the Lord and celebrate Jesus as King. We study the Word, practice what we learn and in the process, grow together. May God richly bless you!
Thought for the Week
"I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I must stand with anybody that stands right from wrong and part from him when he goes wrong."---Abraham Lincoln
WE ARE OPEN FOR GOD'S BUSINESS!!! First Baptist Church has resumed regular Sunday morning services at the usual time of 10:30 am. We rejoice in the opportunity to renew our ministry in Collingwood. PLEASE NOTE: Government-mandated public health regulations are still in effect, and copies will be available at the Church.
Future services
Sunday, October 31: 10:30 am Praise and Worship Service Sunday, November 7: 10:30 am Praise and Worship Service Sunday, November 14: 10:30 am Praise and Worship Service Sunday, November 21: 10:30 am Praise and Worship Service Sunday, November 28: 10:30 am Praise and Worship Service
PREVIOUS SERVICES
Since the COVID-19 crisis began, Pastor Paul Wilkes has been posting our services and messages on line as listed below. Please click on any of the links below for the programs.
December 24: Our Christmas Eve service---Lessons and Carols---can be found at each of the links below and was presented by Pastor Paul Wilkes, who plays piano and reads from the Scriptures. The service is two parts, due to a temporary loss of Internet:
First Baptist Church: where you're a stranger only once.
The family at First Baptist Church in Collingwood extends a warm welcome to everyone to join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 at 160 Pine Street. Pastor Paul Wilkes is our spiritual leader and has brought a renewed spirit of peace, joy and love to us and is leading us to focus our energies on increasing our outreach into our community.
Each year, First Baptist provides both financial and spiritual support to a variety of groups and organizations as part of our mission.
We are also proud to have celebrated our 148th Anniversary last September 26 as we looked back to the founding members of First Baptist who held their first organizational meeting in a stable.
Pastor Paul brings us messages filled with Bible teachings, wisdom and practical life skills, and we are blessed as from time to time, he shows us his musical skills at the piano, the organ and his trusty accordion.
DID YOU KNOW? We are wheelchair accessible and can provide the latest in hearing-assisted devices. Just ask one of our ushers.
How to contact us via e-mail: click on the link below
