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Who We Are

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  • First Baptist Church, founded in 1874, has served the Beaver Valley area for over 150 years. The sanctuary, built in 1916, with its high vaulted ceiling, artistic woodwork, stained glass windows, and pipe organ, provide a beautiful worship space.

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  • We are a vibrant, growing congregation from across Beaver County. We gather together to worship, study God's Word, proclaim the Gospel of Christ, and fellowship.

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  • We are probably best known as "that church in Rochester that does a live nativity every Christmas." Yes, that is us! It is just one of several outreaches to the community we do each year. If you have visited the nativity in recent years, you have already met our pastor (the one outside in the black cowboy hat) and several of our members.

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  • The Sunday service at 11:00 AM has blended music with track accompaniment. The message theme for 2025 is Next Steps. Each individual member, and the church corporately, is being encouraged to take the next step in their unique spiritual journey. The verse-by-verse exegetical messages originate from the Gospel of John.

 

       Dr. Huggins is an engaging and energetic speaker. He preaches expositionally, primarily         using the KJV. The congregation uses a wide variety of translations. Prayer is an                         important part of our worship and personal lives. We celebrate the Lord's Supper, i.e.             Communion, the first Sunday of every month. It is open to all those trusting in Christ               alone for their salvation. We practice believer’s baptism by immersion. 

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  • We are part of the Southern Baptist Convention. Through that relationship, we help further the spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and build the Kingdom of God. However, we remain a self-governing body of Christians and do not fall under the authority of any denominational organization. ​

 

       We financially support International, North American, and State Missions, as well as                 Disaster Relief and Mission Dignity through the Southern Baptist Cooperative Program           and special offerings. We also send support to local ministries such as Beaver County             Child Evangelism Fellowship and Choices Pregnancy Services.​

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  • This is but a brief overview of who we are. We invite you to explore this website to learn more about First Baptist Church, the grace of God, and redemption through Jesus Christ. Better yet, come and visit us!  

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