First Baptist Church
Ava, Illinois
Contact & Location for First Baptist Church
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Service Times for First Baptist Church
Sunday 10:00 AM
Morning Worship
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
What to wear
Casual
What their website says
casual, welcoming, friendly atmosphere
Service length
About 60 minutes
Watch online
Services are streamed online
What their website says
You can livestream on our church facebook page
Wheelchair accessible
Leadership
Bob Spangler
Pastor
What their website says
Bob Spangler (Pastor)
Programs & Ministries at First Baptist Church
About First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church of Ava is an American Baptist Churches USA congregation with roots as a church plant dating back to 1860. The church’s weekly schedule includes Sunday School at 9:00 AM and Morning Worship at 10:00 AM. Midweek programs meet on Wednesday at 6:00 PM, with Youth Night and Kid Zone serving youth and children. Pastor Bob Spangler leads the congregation. Worship services are available by livestream on Facebook and can also be watched later on YouTube. The church practices believer’s baptism by immersion and does not baptize infants.
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Serving the community
Trico Food Pantry
Food pantry
What their website says
Trico Food Pantry (Ava IL)
Groups & programs
History & building
Founded in 1860
FBC Ava started as a church plant in 1860. The church says it is part of the American Baptist Churches USA.
What their website says
FBC Ava started as a church plant in 1860.
Spaces available to rent
Fellowship hall
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
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