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First Baptist Church
Mattoon
IL
61938-6199
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Who we are
Welcome to First Baptist Church
We encourage you to make First Baptist your place of worship and to become involved in a group or activity where you will make friends, be encouraged in your journey of faith and find a meaningful place of ministry.
First Baptist Church of Mattoon is a dynamic, caring, growing congregation, and we welcome friends of all ages and backgrounds to join with us as we COME to worship and fellowship, GROW in our relationships with Christ and one another and GO into our world to witness and to serve. First Baptist has a wide array of ministries and activities. We hope that you will take some time to discover more about us and prayerfully consider where you might become involved. A church that is growing and healthy needs people who are devoted to God and active in ministry. It is our prayer that as you learn more about our various ministries you will find places to connect which will help you to grow in your faith and serve in God’s Kingdom. Come join us as we discover together the Joy for the Journey.
We encourage you to make First Baptist your place of worship and to become involved in a group or activity where you will make friends, be encouraged in your journey of faith and find a meaningful place of ministry.
First Baptist Church of Mattoon is a dynamic, caring, growing congregation, and we welcome friends of all ages and backgrounds to join with us as we COME to worship and fellowship, GROW in our relationships with Christ and one another and GO into our world to witness and to serve. First Baptist has a wide array of ministries and activities. We hope that you will take some time to discover more about us and prayerfully consider where you might become involved. A church that is growing and healthy needs people who are devoted to God and active in ministry. It is our prayer that as you learn more about our various ministries you will find places to connect which will help you to grow in your faith and serve in God’s Kingdom. Come join us as we discover together the Joy for the Journey.
Street Address
1804 South 9th Street
Mattoon,
IL
61938-6199
United States
Phone: 217-234-7740
Fax: 217-235-3129
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Church Pastor
Dennis Strawn
Senior Pastor
1804 South 9th Street
Mattoon,
IL
61938-6199
United States
Phone: 217-234-7740
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Quote of the Day
Matthew 25:23
...Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things...
...Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things...
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Baptist
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Dennis Strawn
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Tina Coverstone
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First Baptist Church Mattoon Service Times
Sunday Worship 8:00am and 10:00am
Sudnay School is at 9:00am
Service Times last updated on the 2nd of August, 2017
Sudnay School is at 9:00am
Service Times last updated on the 2nd of August, 2017
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American Baptist Youth - (ABY)
For the high school age youth, they are led by Alex and Amber Hesse every Sunday from 5-7 PM. Come joins us for food, fun and fellowship.
Teen Team
For the middle school youth, they are led by Billy and Elizabeth Ramsey every Sunday from 5-7 PM. Get ready to have lots of fun with this group of kids!
Choralaires Choir
For grades 7 – 12 on Wednesdays in the Sanctuary from 6:15 – 7:00 p.m.
Directors: Kim Henness and Susan Maninfior
Sacred Tones
This group of seventh grade youth through adults meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays in the Sanctuary from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Melissa Etchison, Director
Food Pantry
First Sunday at 4:00 p.m., the ABY and Teen Team go to the Mattoon Food Pantry and box up food for people who are in need.
For the high school age youth, they are led by Alex and Amber Hesse every Sunday from 5-7 PM. Come joins us for food, fun and fellowship.
Teen Team
For the middle school youth, they are led by Billy and Elizabeth Ramsey every Sunday from 5-7 PM. Get ready to have lots of fun with this group of kids!
Choralaires Choir
For grades 7 – 12 on Wednesdays in the Sanctuary from 6:15 – 7:00 p.m.
Directors: Kim Henness and Susan Maninfior
Sacred Tones
This group of seventh grade youth through adults meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays in the Sanctuary from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Melissa Etchison, Director
Food Pantry
First Sunday at 4:00 p.m., the ABY and Teen Team go to the Mattoon Food Pantry and box up food for people who are in need.
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