Contact & Location for First Zion Baptist Church
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Service Times for First Zion Baptist Church
Sunday 10:00 AM
Worship Service
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Leadership
Pastor Bennie L. Jenkins, Jr.
Pastor
What their website says
PASTOR BENNIE L. JENKINS, JR.
About First Zion Baptist Church
First Zion Missionary Baptist Church is a Baptist congregation in Bluffton, South Carolina, with roots dating to its founding in October 1862. The church is led by Rev. Bennie L. Jenkins, Jr. Sunday mornings include Sunday School followed by the worship service, with Bible Study held on Wednesday evenings. The church’s calendar includes Youth Service on the first Sunday and Holy Communion on the second Sunday. First Zion also serves the community through a food pantry ministry.
First-Time Visitor Info for First Zion Baptist Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Sunday School meets at 9:00 AM, followed by the Worship Service at 10:00 AM. Bible Study is held Wednesday at 6:30 PM, with Youth Service on the first Sunday and Holy Communion on the second Sunday. Visitor Tips: First-time visitors may want to note the Sunday morning schedule, with Sunday School before worship. The church also has a food pantry ministry for community support.
Serving the community
Food Pantry Ministry
Food pantry
What their website says
Food Pantry Ministry
History & building
Founded in 1862
The church says it was founded in October 1862. It also says the building was a two-story wood structure that lasted for ninety-seven years.
What their website says
Founded October 1862
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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