Welcome to First Baptist
Welcome to First Baptist Church of Parker, S.D.- digital style. Yes, there is a physical church but this site is for anyone who wants to check us out. We believe in something real and eternal and we are trying to live that whole heartedly. We hope that you will come walk the road with us a while and find what you're looking for.
This Month at Parker First Baptist
* May 13 -- Mother's Day!
* May 14 -- Diaconate Meeting at 7pm
* May 22 -- Last day of Sunday School
* May 28 -- Memorial Day - Remember what He did for us!
** Youth Group -- Every Wednesday at 7pm thru May
** Men's Bible Study -- postponed until after planting season
** Willing Working Women -- 2nd Thursday of month at 1:30pm
Our Mission
Our mission is "To bring people to Jesus and his membership in His family, develop them to Christ-like maturity, and equip them for their ministry in the church and life mission in the work in order to magnify God's name."
History
First Baptist Church was established in 1883 and moved to its present site in 2002. We are a church that is committed to cultivating a biblical community in a refreshing and unique environment. It is our prayer that you will discover the church to be a loving and welcoming place.
Whether you are just starting your spiritual journey and asking questions about God or a committed Christian looking for a place to grow your roots deeper, you can find a home and church family here at First Baptist Church.
God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers. - Jewish Proverb
Happy Mother's Day
A baby asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?"
"Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you."
The child further inquired, "But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy."
God said, "Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel's love and be very happy."
Again the child asked, "And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?"
God said, "Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak."
"And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?"
God said, "Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray."
"Who will protect me?"
God said, "Your angel will defend you even if it means risking it's life."
"But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore."
God said, "Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you."
At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, "God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel's name."
"You will simply call her, 'Mom.'"