Church Planting
The First Baptist Church began building churches around the country in the early 80’s. Since that time they have traveled from South Carolina, to Wyoming, and from Mexico to Indiana. This of course includes many states in between. A church’s greatness is not found in how many attend, but in how many it sends. Sulphur First Baptist Church is a sending church.

Jerusalem
Our church is not currently planting a church in Sulphur however there are some plans formulating to build a mission work to a specific group of people not currently being reached. When the time is right, the resources are available, and the people are here, the effort will be announced. Be in prayer for this effort.

Judea
Our church is a sponsoring partner with pastor Ryan Abernathy and his congregation, Journey Fellowship in Northwest Oklahoma City to plant a church there. They are currently meeting in an elementary school.

Samaria
Our church is partnering with two different congregations; Conejo Church in Los Angeles California and pastor Rex Holt, as well as Tri-Mountain Community Church in Vancouver Washington and pastor Michael Cooper. These two churches are reaching people for Christ in areas where few (as a percentage of the population) Christians reside.

The World
Our church is currently partnered with two others churches to plant twelve new churches in Togo, West Africa. Twelve pastors have been trained and are currently working to build their churches. Over 50% of the people of Togo follow after animism. In 2008 First Baptist sent a doctor, a dentist, two registered nurses, one pastor and several support personnel to Togo for a ten-day medical mission trip. Literally hundreds were ministered to both physically and spiritually on this trip. There will no doubt be more trips to Togo in the future.

Local Missions

Youth Mission Trip, March 2009! (See youth page for more information)

Service Over Sulphur:  May 30-June 6 is our week for 2009!
SOS as we like to call it, is our yearly effort to reach out to our community with the Gospel by doing construction work on houses throughout our city. Over the past two years we have spent over $30,000.00 in helping those who were in need whether it be through a roof, a paint job, repair a porch, a floor, pick up trash, clean up brush, or just replace a few shingles. Each of the past two years there have been over 100 volunteers from the church participate in this effort. By God’s grace and the devotion of the congregation the First Baptist Church has completed over 150 projects.

July 12-15 VBS for all ages including adults.
Children: This year the theme is “Boomerang Express, It All Comes Back to Jesus” There are classes for all children school age and above. There are also classes for children 4 and under of all of those working or attending the sessions
Youth & Adults: Come and be a part of a provocative program that will challenge your thinking. Pastor and Christian Apologist Walter Nusbaum will be here to share with our youth and adults in two identical sessions one from 6:45-7:45 and the second session from 8:00-9:00. The two sessions are provided so that our youth and adults may serve in Bible School as well as attend the sessions.

Team Roping Event at the Expo Center Arena September 27, 2009
Sulphur First Baptist Church 3rd annual outreach to area cowboys has attracted many for each of the first two years. For those who desire to help with this ministry simply call the church office any time Mon.-Fri. from 8:00-4:30. For those who desire to rope call Gary Hughes for information 580-622-6057

Trunk or Treat (Date and time TBA)
Sulphur First Baptist Church third annual “Trunk or Treat” where all Sunday School classes in the church pass out candy in the West parking lot to all of the children in the community. In 2008 over 800 children received candy, a friendly smile, a schedule on how to get plugged into First Baptist Church, and a brochure sharing how to become a part of the family of God. For information call the church office 580-622-2550

Thanks-Living Celebration Nov 26, 2009; 10:30-12:30 in the Gym
This is a Thanksgiving feast for those who are hungry, homeless, lonely, or those who just need a good place to go on Thanksgiving for some good food and fellowship. Come and join us for the food and fun-“No strings attached” For those who would like to donate food, or come and work contact the church office 580-622-2550

Missions Around the World

Cooperative Program
The Sulphur First Baptist Church currently supports the Cooperative Program with 10% of its undesignated offerings.

Associational Missions
The Sulphur First Baptist Church currently supports the Arbuckle Baptist Association with 3.5% of its undesignated offerings.

Lottie Moon, Annie Armstrong, Edna McMillan, Children’s Homes
These are specific offerings taken during the year for the International Missions, North American Missions, the Oklahoma State Missions, and the mission to children at the Baptist Children’s Homes.

* There are always opportunities for missions at FBC!

For more information or if you have questions, email pastor@sulphurfbc.org