We were created to be relational, to have friends, and belong to something even bigger than ourselves. First Groups was created to provide a place for likeminded people just like yourself to come together and fellowship, support each other and pray together. This is key in walking out your life as a Christian. The Holy Bible teaches us that we can't do this apart from God, but we also need each other. We encourage you to find your place in a First Group and begin to experience life in the way God intended it, with the support and community of your church family. Welcome home.

What we offer

• Adult Bible Study and Prayer: Meets Wednesdays in Room 200 (top level)
• ALPHA: A meeting for those in the beginning steps of faith who have questions about Christianity and the Bible. Open discussion with snacks. Come as you are! Meets at 5:45 p.m. Wednesdays in Room 200C (More about the ALPHA program)
• American Baptist Women's Ministries: Ladies circles that meet monthly for Bible study, prayer and service
• Christian authors book club: Meets on the second Tuesday of every month at the Fairfield Lane Library
​• Community groups: Organized by individuals throughout our congregation. Contact Pastor Shon Morgan to find one that may be right for you
• Griefshare: Are you in need of support dealing with a loss? Join us for Griefshare on Sunday evenings in January.
• Keenagers: The seniors of our church gather for fellowship and to go to activities (a large group!)
• Ladies Bible studies: Meets every other Friday morning in the church library, and every Wednesday evening
• Men's prayer: Men gather at the church on the first Saturday of every month to pray, and breakfast is served
• MOPS/MOMNext: Mothers of Preschoolers and moms of those who are school-age are invited to a monthly time of fellowship and crafts. Childcare always provided and this group meets on Wednesday evenings, too
• Music ministry: Our worship teams are always welcoming new talent to lead praise (send email about this). We also have an adult choir that sings on Sundays as well as King's Kids for children and Cherub Choir for our youngest ones.
• Sports: We have men's basketball in open-gym style at 8 p.m. every Wednesday. We also have a softball team that plays every Spring and Summer at North End in Hamilton
• Sunday School: Come at 9:30 a.m. Sunday to find a class — all ages may visit us at the children's check-in for details
• Tabitha Ministries: We have a room of sewing machines and supplies and a group of women dedicated to making dresses, blankets and other necessities that are given to various ministries for people in need
• Total Health: Get support maintaining resolutions regarding health and spirituality! Meets at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Room 200B
• Volunteer opportunities: Feed the hungry in Hamilton every other month, serving at Matthew 25: Ministries, serving at Serve City, partnering with the City of Hamilton for volunteer events (see our newsletter for events)

FOR YOUR FAMILY
• First Kids: A ministry for children that conducts classes on Wednesday evenings and Sundays. The program's Vacation Bible School is one of the highest-attended VBS weeks in the region every year
• First Students: Youth grades 6-12 are welcome at 6 p.m. Wednesdays and to Sunday School classes
• Child care: We offer a nursery with volunteer babysitters during our Sunday morning and Wednesday evening activities. Infants and toddlers are accepted in the nursery only on Sunday mornings; Wednesday child care is provided for toddlers

FIND YOUR WAY TO PLUG IN AND BE PART OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH HAMILTON!