First Baptist Church began in 1817 when eighteen Christians decided to band together into what was known as the Baptist Praying Society. Until then there was no white Baptist church in the town. They drew up a covenant and began proceedings to become a constituted church. The church is now 187 years old with a dynamic program of worship, education, mission activities, singles and benevolent ministries, television ministry, and kindergarten.The church is continually ministering to a growing community with programs for every age, working together ?to love the Lord and share His love with our community and world.?