Located one block south of the ISU Memorial Union, First Baptist is a vital part of the ISU community. Students are involved in all areas of our ministry. We invite you to get involved - there are many opportunities for worship, study, fellowship, and service.
Worship: We gather for worship on Sunday mornings at 9:45. Students are involved as worship leaders, choir members, ushers, nursery workers, and more.
Sunday Supper: We meet on Sunday nights at 6 pm for a meal together, followed by Bible study, fellowship, and activities. We generally meet in the College Lounge but will sometimes have a meal in someone's home or have a cookout, hayride, or other activity. Because of other special events, we will begin the weekly meals on September 12.
Music: Our choir sings all kinds of music, has a lot of fun, and welcomes students! The choir rehea
rses weekly while school is in session and
takes a break over the summer. Mindy Phomvisay, an ISU grad, is our
Director of Music. If you play an instrument, we would love to have you share your talent with us! We have a "Yuletide Orchestra" that plays in December and we use a variety of instruments in worship. We have some scholarships available to students who sing in the choir and/or play an instrument in worship. Contact Our Staff:
Pastor Dave Russell
Pastor Susan Russell
Faculty Advisor Michael Thompson
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Fellowship/Activities: We regularly gather for a meal together. You can join our
basketball team, the First Baptist Dunkers. (Get it? Baptist - Dunkers?), go on
a hayride, or enjoy time spent with friends at a Game Night. We have lots of
opportunities for fellowship and building relationships, and we think it is
important to just have fun!
Newsletter: While school is in session, our nearly-weekly e-letter generally includes
a "bad joke of the week," info on
campus life, and details on current happenings at First Baptist.
College Lounge: Located on the
second floor of our education wing, the lounge is a place to hang out, study,
listen to music, or play games. It's available for use whenever the building is
open. Sunday Suppers and other gatherings are held here. And we have wi-fi
access!
Other Opportunities: We are planning a spring break mission trip for 2011, possibly to Tijuana, Mexico. You can take part in a service project, get involved in drama, work at our Music Camp for kids, serve as a worship leader, run the sound board on Sunday mornings, and much more!