The Library Ministry strives to meet the informational and recreational media needs of all who attend First Baptist Church. We encourage you to stop in and browse. It is not necessary to be a member to take advantage of library services.

The Audio-Visual Department serves as a support system for all church ministries. Teaching aids and the equipment needed to utilize them are available to anyone involved in educational or outreach ministries of our church. Materials can be used in Sunday School, AWANA, youth groups, weekly jail services, as well as many other areas. Sunday AM and PM sermons are recorded and available in the Library for free check-out.

The Library and Audio-Visual Ministry is NOT in the church budget. It is supported ENTIRELY by contributions. Your donations will enable the Library to maintain present services, update and expand current collections, & operate the tape recording ministry.

Mission Statement

Recognizing the need for Christian resources to be made readily available; the First Baptist Church Library will seek to provide materials that are constructive in influence, morally sound, true to Biblical teachings and reflective of the doctrinal position of the church. On a selective basis, materials that do not meet the above criteria may be included if they are appropriate for the collection; for example, dictionaries, encyclopedias, or secular topics of particular interest to the Christian community.

Library materials will be made available to anyone who attends First Baptist Church as well as to others who express an interest. These may include home school participants, area pastors, students in Bible classes, persons involved in pastoral counseling, or others from the community. All materials may be checked out for a 2 week period and renewed as necessary. No rental fees or fines are charged. The Library has always been staffed by volunteers and supported entirely by donations.

The Library will strive to provide a support system of resources for all educational and outreach ministries by maintaining a collection that is a reflection and extension of the goals and objectives of the church. It will provide and maintain audio-visual equipment and materials as well as printed and recorded resources for those who are involved in the various ministries.

Hours of Operation

• Sundays: After the AM Service & before and after the PM service
• Wednesdays: After AWANA and Prayer Meeting
• Daily: During office hours - a secretary can assist if necessary

The list below includes just the highlights from the many new books that will be featured this month.  Stop by the Church Library -- you're sure to find a good read.

New DVDs For the family

Courageous; Honor Begins at Home--DVD Four law officers face the worst on the streets but at home fatherhood is the challenge!

Building a Courageous Home Fun activities for your whole family. Build memories and have fun with devotions, games, hobbies, etc.

Ken Davis--Seriously Funny Uses personal anecdotes of marriage and family to provide hilarious and honest insights into real life.

The Book of Ruth; Journey of Faith A triumphant love story in the face of adversity.

Pilgrim's Progress; Journey to Heaven Modern adaptation of John Bunyan's beloved classic tale.

The Hiding Place Inspiring true story of Holocaust survivor Corrie ten Boom and her family who fought the Nazi madness with God's love.

The Pistol A scrawny 8th grade boy's basketball skills earn him a spot on the high school team. Story of NBA Star, Pistol Pete Maravich.

Getting to the Heart of Parenting Learn how to be an instrument of heart changing grace for your children. Live Paul Tripp conference.

Left Behind, the Movie Based on the Tim LaHaye end times series.

Tribulation Force Second movie in the Left Behind series.

Mysterious Islands Powerful apologetic for God's hand in creation. Shot at the "ground zero" of Darwinism, the Galapagos Islands.

India Unveiled; Stevie's Trek Through Kerala Join Stevie Pettit & friends on a tour of India. Experience their 5 day missions trip.

Peru Unearthed; Stevie's Trek to South America Stevie & friends trek through Peru, home of the mysterious Inca Empire.

Zambia Unleashed; Stevie's Trek to Africa Follow Stevie through Zambia and explore the life and ministry of David Livingstone.

Abraham's Promise; Stevie's Trek to the Holy Land Join Stevie in the Holy Land and discover how God uses one family to keep a promise designed for the whole world.

New & Recommended Books

Courageous; Honor Begins at Home--Novel by Randy Alcorn based on the screenplay. Excellent message for dads!! A Must read!

The Ambition Lee Strobel's first novel. Corrupt judge. Disillusioned pastor. Cynical reporter. Something's about to blow!

The Rose Trilogy by Beverly Lewis Saga of two Amish sisters and their journeys toward reconciliation with the modern men they love. #1 The Thorn; #2 The Judgment; #3 The Mercy

A Town Called Hope Series by Catherine Palmer Three separate stories of life in the Kansas prairie in the 1860's. #1 Prairie Rose; #2 Prairie Fire; #3 Prairie Storm

I Am in Here Spiritual journey of a mother and her autistic daughter who can't speak but finds her voice through her revealing poetry.

Six Ways to Keep the "Good" in Your Boy Guiding your son by Dannah & Bob Gresh. Sections on ADD, ADHD and single moms.

I Never Thought I'd See the Day! D Jeremiah says we are in a war for the very heart and soul of civilization. Culture is at the crossroads.

Answers from the Founding Fathers How can we return to American greatness? Jerry Newcombe gives core principles of our founders.

Slaying the Giants in Your Life D Jeremiah says you can win the war.

Practicing Affirmation Sam Crabtree believes a robust “God-centered affirmation ratio” refreshes others and honors God.

Through Many Dangers The story of John Newton by Brian Edwards.

The Cost of Discipleship Dietrich Bonhoeffer's classic work.

The Reformation How a Monk & a Mallet Changed the World--Nichols.

The Unquenchable Flame Discovering the heart of the reformation.

Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God Famous sermon by J Edwards