Announcements
Ministry Spotlight – Circle of Faith Ministry Team
Faith comes alive when it's put into action — and that's what the women of Circle of Faith do. This faithful group serves in tangible ways: preparing meals at Catherine's House, supporting staff at Stanley Middle School, and assembling hygiene kits for East Gaston...
Music Notes
After each school orchestra concert I conduct, I have a reflection time with my students. The first question is always “rate your personal performance at the concert on a scale of 1-10”. This is immediately followed by “rate your assessment of the orchestra’s...
Telling sTORIes
Psalm 133:1 says, “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” I love living in the community that I grew up in. I feel connected because, as they say, “my roots run deep”. For 30 years, (minus my four years in college), I have been able to...
A View From Main Street
I was building a shelf in my shed, planning to do it on my own. But once I started wrestling with the wood, I realized how awkward and heavy it really was. I swallowed my pride and asked Matthew to help. The moment his hands took the other end, what had felt...
A Summer of Community
Being a "downtown" church gives us a unique opportunity to minister to our community. We are visible from Main Street, and we will be hosting many summer events that allow us to be together. Summer is full for us this year. Kingdom Kids will be heading to Wildwood...
Our June Messenger Newsletter is now available!
This month's "Messenger" highlights our summer schedule, featuring articles from our staff, special events, and updates from various ministries around the church. Pick up a copy at church or visit here.
Rainforest Falls VBS @ First Baptist Mount Holly
Rainforest Falls VBS @ First Baptist Mount Holly When? July 6th-9th, 2026 Where? First Baptist Church- 300 S. Main Street, Mount Holly, NC, 28120. To sign up please click HERE
Music Notes
“Preparation” in music, refers to the notes or chords that give context to the changes in harmony. This is also known as “anticipation”. When these notes are played, our ears can’t help but expect the harmony that is to follow. Similarly, in the church calendar...
2026 VBS Registration is now OPEN!
2026 VBS Registration is now OPEN! When? July 6th-9th from 9:00am-Noon Ages? Preschool-Rising 6th Grade (must be potty-trained!) Register Here
An Invitation to Serve Our Community
This week, I met with fellow pastors in Mount Holly. Through our conversation, it became clear that the need for food support in our community is growing. We’ve seen this firsthand at our own church, with a noticeable increase in requests for help just last week. In...