Fred Christensen mission trip to Mexico orphanage
June 15, 2024
Youth trip to camp Fairwood in WI.
June 3, 2024
Philip Martin summer missions trip to help Stilwells in Peru
May 27, 2024
Heart and Home with Del Moler and Josh Overfores
April 24, 2024
new sound mixer board and computer donated
April 14, 2024
new carpet tile in N.E. upper Sunday School Room
January 15, 2024
Bible decommissioning service at little field park
September 24, 2023
Youth trip to Camp Witness NE.
June 5, 2023
two youth baptized
September 11, 2022
AIG Ark trip with youth group
June 6, 2022
floor work And new carpet in basement fellowship area
February 6, 2022
Heart and Home with Pat Odle pres. BBM
January 23, 2022
parsonage main floor bath remod.
December 26, 2021
one child baptized
September 12, 2021
year of Covid shut down- on-line services
August 1, 2021
Church kitchen remod. with new floor and stove unit
January 10, 2021
parsonage kitchen remodel
July 19, 2020
Church Camp Out at Anita
August 16, 2019
VBS with Timothy Silcott
July 1, 2019
New carpet in foyer
February 1, 2019
Hosted Faith Orchestra and Handbell Choir
December 9, 2018
One Adult Baptized
September 2, 2018
Music themed VBS with Dr Chris Elis
July 1, 2018
remodel Foyer windows walls and add world map
June 3, 2018
purchase of new tables and chairs
October 15, 2017
Baptized 4 children
August 13, 2017
VBS Mine theme
July 3, 2017
Youth trip to missionary Acres
June 4, 2017
Heart and Home with Gary Anderson and Daniel Heartwig
February 6, 2017
began the ministry of praise in morning service
January 1, 2017
Repainted Sanctuary
July 17, 2016
roofed east side of Parsonage and Garage
June 15, 2016
Katlyn Holaday mission trip to Indian Reservation
June 5, 2016
new stove and hot water heater in parsonage
June 5, 2016
launched website fbciowa.org
June 5, 2016
Annual Business Meeting
January 17, 2016
You can read the “Pastor’s Report 2015 Review” here.
Website Launch
June 1, 2015
Our new website launched.
Heart and Home with Pastor Garry Moore
February 8, 2015
Heart and Home with Missionary Bill Edmondson
February 2, 2014
Church Planter in Boston
New Carpet in Overflow Room
October 13, 2013
Three Children Baptized and Accepted into Membership
August 14, 2013
Electrical Work and R.V. Hookups Added to Church
August 4, 2013
VBS with Help From Eldora Youth Group
June 2, 2013
Remodeled Parsonage Bathroom
June 2, 2013
Heart and Home with Missionary Stephen Stilwell from Peru
February 3, 2013
Purchased New Brother Copier/Printer
January 6, 2013
Projector Purchased
October 14, 2012
Video Under the Stars
October 14, 2012
Wednesday Evening Children’s Bible Club Started
June 13, 2012
Church Celebrates Pastor Martin’s 10-year Anniversary of Ministry
March 4, 2012
Heart and Home with Pastor Doug Farrell
February 5, 2012
Remodeled Basement in Parsonage
January 1, 2012
Gutter Installed in Floor of East Side of Basement
January 1, 2012
Schwenke Shingled the East Facing Roof on Church
April 10, 2011
Church Sign was Repainted
April 10, 2011
New Trim Work for Front of Sanctuary by Steve Riggs
April 10, 2011
Seal Coat Parking Lot
April 10, 2011
Cost of seal coat: $2200
Heart and Home with David Little
February 1, 2011
President of Baptist Church Planters.
Removed Carpet From Parsonage Dining Room and Refinished Wood Floor
September 9, 2010
Heart and Home with Pastor Bob Saucer
February 7, 2010
5 Young People Baptized and Added to the Church Membership
September 20, 2009
New Siding on Church
April 19, 2009
Changed Sunday Evening Service Time to 6 PM
April 5, 2009
Heart and Home with Iowa Assn. Represenative Joe Hayse and Valentines Banquet
February 8, 2009
New Sidewalk to Parking Lot
June 1, 2008
Music Group from FBBC
May 4, 2008
Patio Project Completed
May 1, 2008
Reworked Articles of Faith
March 2, 2008
New Furnaces and A/Cs for Church
March 1, 2008
Heart and Home with Evangelist Randy Chovan
February 3, 2008
roof west side of parsonage
September 14, 2007
Built Retaining Wall and Patio at Parsonage
May 1, 2007
Church Directory was Made
May 1, 2007
Heart and Home with Pastor Dennis St. Lawrence
February 1, 2007
Heart and Home with Pastor Jeff Holub
February 1, 2006
Purchased Furnace for Parsonage
November 1, 2005
Changed Nomination Process, Began Work on Bylaws
October 24, 2005
Remodeled Bedroom Closet in Parsonage
June 1, 2005
New Refrigerator for Church Kitchen
April 3, 2005
Heart and Home Conference with Pastor Tim Capon and Carroll Church
February 6, 2005
Old Communion Table Refurbished by Steve Rigs
February 5, 2005
Youth mission trip Rapid City S.D.
August 9, 2004
Began Cleaning Up Inactive Church Membership List
April 4, 2004
Remodeled Bathrooms Off Fellowship Room
April 1, 2004
Put Utilities on Level Payment Plan
February 5, 2004
Heart and Home with Pastor Chris Humburg and Dr. Jeff Newman
February 1, 2004
Established a Budget and Reviewed Missions Support
March 2, 2003
This is when we decided to sell the van and ended up giving it to missionaries.
First Heart and Home Conference with Pastor St. Lawrence
February 2, 2003
Children’s After School Outreach Started
September 2, 2002
Russell Baptist Church Youth Help with VBS
August 1, 2002
Installed Basement Gutter on West Wall of Basement and South Parsonage
August 1, 2002
Made Nursing Room Out of Old Sunday School Office
August 1, 2002
Basement Wall, Gutter on West Wall, and Gutter in 1/2 of Parsonage
July 1, 2002
Installation service with Pastor Chris Humburg
April 7, 2002
Called Michael Martin March 2002
March 3, 2002
Junior Aid Society Organized
June 1, 1931
Young women working to help the church in every way. Mrs Ida Roberts, President Mrs Maude Rhinehart, Vice President Mrs Oda Lucas, Secretary Mrs. Pearl Spencer, Treasurer
Called Wm. Warden, April 1, 1928 to ?
April 1, 1928
Called H. A. Butler, September 1926 to January 1, 1928
September 1, 1926
Called B. E. Swales, September 17, 1924 to April 1, 1926
September 17, 1924
Church Basement Added
June 1, 1923
Called Chas. C. Boyd September 1, 1922 to September 1, 1924
September 1, 1922
Ordained here
Called M. J. Sigler, June 8, 1919 to June 25, 1922
June 8, 1919
Called J. Milton Whisler, April 1917 to March 31, 1919
April 1, 1917
Call Elie Looney, January 30, 1916 to January 30, 1917
January 30, 1916
Call J. S. Coppoc, March 1, 1913 to June 1, 1915
March 1, 1913
Called D. C. Johnson, October 2, 1911 to August 30, 1912
October 2, 1911
Called G. T. Prewit, December 19, 1909 to October 23, 1910
December 19, 1909
Call C. H. Robinson, May 1, 1907 to September 19, 1909
May 1, 1907
Called George Yule, December 1, 1900 to September 8, 1904
December 1, 1904
Called C. F. Lusk, November 4, 1904 to September 1906
November 4, 1904
Church Remodeled with Two Sunday School Rooms Added on East Side
May 1, 1902
Revival Meetings with Rev. W. A. Sunday
January 15, 1902
42 people added to the church.
Woman’s Mission Circle Organized
July 11, 1900
Mrs. H. E. Worthington, President – She held this position for nearly 30 years until passing away January 8, 1933 Mrs Alma Reppert, Vice President Nellie Read, Secretary Mrs Emily Worthington, Treasurer
Call Rolla Earl Brown July 1, 1899 to September 5, 1900
July 1, 1899
Ordained here
Call O. W. Catlin September 16, 1896 to November 1, 1898
September 16, 1896
Called John Soetens August 1895 to November 1, 1896
August 1, 1895
Ten Years Celebrated with 90 members
November 24, 1894
Building valued at $2,500.
Called W. C. Andrus July 1894 to July 1895
July 1, 1894
Took Official Stand Against Raising Money by Lottery, Church Fairs and Festivals
July 2, 1892
Called Bro. W. C. Andrus as Pastor
July 1, 1892
Pastor Ferguson Called Away as District Missionary for Southwest Iowa
April 2, 1892
Revival Meetings with W. C. Shepherd
April 1, 1892
Silver Communion Set Given by Forest Avenue Baptist Church, Des Moines
May 18, 1891
Dedication of New Building Service Conducted by F.N. Eldredge & H.B. Fosket
May 17, 1891
Church Building Committee Formed
July 3, 1890
Called Bro. Harry Ferguson as Pastor
September 2, 1889
Hosted Regional Association Meeting at M. E. Church
September 1, 1889
Church Membership Nearly Doubled from 25
June 1, 1889
Special Meetings with Elder Tracy of Hedrick
January 19, 1889
R. L. Ludlum Called as Pastor
March 3, 1888
Ordination council was held soon after.
Ludlum and Hough Spoke for Revival Meetings
February 15, 1888
Ladies Mite Society Purchased First Organ
March 8, 1886
Church Met In Storeroom Owned by J. J. Kitchen
March 7, 1886
Rev. F. H. Sherman Called as Pastor
March 6, 1886
He served until April 30, 1887
Rev. A. F. Sarpnack called as first pastor
November 25, 1884
He served until Sept. 1885
First Baptist Church Cumberland organized with 7 members
November 24, 1884