Tag: First Baptist Church

60th Wedding Anniversary

Burl and Ellie Barnes are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married on July 21, 1957 at the First Baptist Church in St. Paris, Ohio. Officiating were the Rev. Dr. Franklin Strobel, grandfather of the groom, and Rev. Mason Grove. Burl and Ellie have four children; Lesta (Paul) Searles, Laurie Barnes, Scott (Christine) Barnes,…

Get Submerged at First Baptist Church VBS

First Baptist Church will be having their Vacation Bible School June 13-17 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. We will be submerging to find the Truth below the surface of our everyday lives that each person is unique and of value to God.  The motto for this week is “Jesus sees, knows, saves.” We welcome children…