Contact & Location for First Baptist Church
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Service Times for First Baptist Church
Sunday 11:00 AM
Worship Service
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Leadership
Rev. Anita Thompson
Pastor
What their website says
The Reverend Anita Thompson ... as the Pastor of First Baptist Church of Wadesboro.
Programs & Ministries at First Baptist Church
About First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church in Wadesboro is a Baptist congregation affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. The church traces its beginning to 1847, and its current sanctuary was dedicated in 1937. Pastor Anita Thompson became pastor on June 1, 2024, and also serves as Minister of Music. The congregation affirms women in ministry and has ordained women as deacons and ministers of the gospel. Its blended worship draws from modern anthems, hymn arrangements, and contemporary worship music. Ministries include children’s ministry, youth group, Wednesday Children’s Music & Ministry, and Blessings in a Bookbag, which began in 2010 to provide food bags for children in Anson County Public Schools.
First-Time Visitor Info for First Baptist Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Sunday offerings include Bible Study at 9:30 AM, Sunday School at 9:45 AM, and Morning Worship at 11:00 AM. Worship includes a blend of modern anthems, hymn arrangements, and contemporary worship music. Visitor Tips: Wednesday Children’s Music & Ministry meets at 4:00 PM. Families may want to note the children’s ministry, youth group, and the church’s Blessings in a Bookbag outreach for children in Anson County Public Schools.
Care & support
Bereavement Ministry
Grief support
What their website says
Our members participate in Bereavement Ministry
Prayer Shawl Ministry
What their website says
Prayer Shawl Ministry to make shawls for persons experiencing serious illness or the loss of a family member.
Serving the community
Blessings in a Book Bag
Food pantry
What their website says
We are now supplying 40 food bags a week.
Baptist Men's Ramp Ministry
What their website says
Baptist Men's Ramp Ministry
Groups & programs
Vacation Bible School
What their website says
Vacation Bible School
History & building
Building completed in 1937
First Baptist Church of Wadesboro was organized in 1847. The current sanctuary was completed and dedicated in 1937.
What their website says
1937 Completed the building, paid the debt in full, and dedicated the current sanctuary.
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