Welcome to First Missionary Baptist Church

“A Place to Belong, A People to Believe With”

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Dear Church Family and Honored Visitors,

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As we enter the sacred season of Lent, we are invited into a time of reflection, repentance, and renewal. Lent is the forty-day period (excluding Sundays) leading up to Easter Sunday. These forty days remind us of the forty days Jesus spent fasting in the wilderness, preparing Himself for His earthly ministry and ultimately for the cross.

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Lent is not simply about giving something up. It is about drawing closer to God. It is a season that calls us to examine our hearts, confess our sins, and realign our lives with God’s will. Through prayer, fasting, and acts of charity, we intentionally make space for the Lord to shape us, correct us, and strengthen our faith.

 

Fasting teaches us self-discipline and dependence on God. Prayer deepens our relationship with Him. Giving and serving reflect Christ’s love to others. These spiritual practices are not ends in themselves but tools that help us grow spiritually and prepare our hearts for the joy and victory of Resurrection Sunday.

 

Lent also reminds us of the cost of our salvation. As we reflect on Christ’s sacrifice, we grow in gratitude for His mercy and grace. The season leads us step by step toward the cross—and ultimately to the empty tomb.

As a church family, may we embrace this season with sincerity and hope. Let us seek God more intentionally, love one another more deeply, and walk more faithfully in the footsteps of Christ. When Easter morning arrives, may we celebrate not only with joy, but with renewed hearts and strengthened faith.

Grace and peace to you during this holy season.

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Blessings and Peace Be Unto You, 

Pastor Fred A. Gray