First Baptist Missions

Serving others is the heartbeat of our church. We believe our calling is to be the hands and feet of Jesus, finding places where God’s love and grace can break into everyday life. Below are some of the ongoing ways we serve our community. This list is always growing as we listen for where God is calling us next, and we invite you to join us in this exciting work.

Peace by Piece Quilting

This dedicated group has created and distributed over 1,000 quilts, offering comfort and warmth to our community. Quilts are given to new babies, families recovering from disasters, nursing home residents, and the home-bound. The group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 10:00 AM in the church’s lower level to sew and fellowship together. All are welcome.

The Food Pantry

Each month we help families that are dealing with food insecurity in Whitley County. There are several ways to volunteer on both the day of distribution and also in the week leading up to that day. Volunteers gather on the third Wednesday of the month from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM to distribute groceries and other necessities to close to 90 families. Our food pantry is led by our Food Pantry Board, but we can always use help with this important ministry.

• Note for recipients: An appointment is required to receive items from the Food Pantry. Please call the church office for more information.

Backpack Ministry

During the school year, we help ensure students at Williamsburg Independent Schools have enough to eat over the weekend. Every Tuesday afternoon, volunteers pack bags of food, which are then distributed to students through the school’s Family Resource Center.

Christmas Shoebox Ministry

Each fall, we partner with Olive Branch Ministries to provide Christmas shoeboxes filled with gifts for children in neighboring McCreary County. This local focus allows us to directly share the joy of the Christmas season with families in our region.

Responding to Our Community

Our commitment to service means we are always ready to respond to needs as they arise. In recent years, this has included volunteering at local homeless shelters, providing flood disaster relief in Eastern Kentucky, and much more. If you have a passion for a particular cause or see a need in our community, we would love to hear about it!