I came to FBCTP in 1977. I was looking for a church and knew a couple of families who attended there. When I asked about the church they seemed pleased with it and invited me to come.
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When I came, everyone made me feel welcome. A year after joining, I began teaching preschool. Since then I have taught every age group from pre-school through 6th grade. I have enjoyed teaching children about God. They are so eager to learn.
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My four children were baptized there and my daughter Karen was married by the pastor Rev. Wright at an outdoor ceremony.
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I have enjoyed my Christian family, although the faces have changed over the years, the love of the people has not. Most of all, it has been a wonderful place to learn, grow and worship God. I am blessed to have such a place.
~Ceil P.
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One of the greatest ministries at FBCTP is our focus on prayer. When we know a need, either of one of our members or a non-member, we take that need to God for His help. We believe that God answers prayers.
~Lydia P.
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When I first visited First Baptist, I was looking for the Word and for God's Presence. We visited several places and they were nice, but I felt God's love and presence; and I prayed and the leading of the Spirit and the love I felt made us stay.
~Reverend William Kevin D.
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I have been struggling a little with where I was supposed to be since leaving our old church and I pray often that the Lord not leave me at this time that I needed Him. I need Him to show me where I/we should be and while on vacation, I got my sign. He's still with me leading me all the way. I saw and have a picture of the most beautiful cross in the sky. I am blessed and He is my Lord and Savior!
~Tammy D.
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