A Journey of Faith - 150 Yrs with First Baptist

Join us as we look back at the 150 year history of First Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas.

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Three years ago we celebrated Kurt Krodle's 10th Anniversary!

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Aaronand Alison Tomes came in view of a call on this day in 2019. We are grateful God brought them to First Baptist.

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Dr. Ewing Cooley led a seminar about child discipline for our Preschool Ministry on this day in 1978. Many of you know Virginia Johnson as Virginia Oswalt.

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Just four years ago we broke ground for our beloved Children's Building! We are so grateful for the generosity of you all and how it will impact our church for decades to come!

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Katy Reed Hodges, our Minister to College Students, pictured on February 8, 2019.

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Robert and Anne Hoffman got married at First Baptist on this day in 2014! Happy Anniversary, friends!

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February 1, 1987: First Baptist honored Virginia Oswalt on her 10th Anniversary as Preschool Minister. "Miss Virginia" impacted many lives at First Baptist Arlington. How many of you were impacted by the ministry of Miss Virginia?

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January 31, 1988: First Baptist dedicates the third floor of the Vera Huff wing. The construction joined the Attic Space where the 6th Grade met and the Family Life Center. After touring the new space in the morning, the church held a dedication service at 2:30pm.

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Dr. Gary Cook, Vice President for Church Program Organizations for the Souther Baptist Convention, led the Mid-Winter Bible Conference starting this day in 1989. The study focused on the Gospel of John.

Did any of you attend that Bible Conference?

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Beth and Denny Savage got married in our parlor on this day in 2013. We wish you a happy anniversary!

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From January 2020...

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In 1965 our church wanted to remind you about the Visitation and Cradle Roll Luncheon, the Business Meeeting - and to pay your poll tax! Talk about a sign of the times!

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From the January 11, 1978 newsletter:

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Happy 11th Anniversary to Kim and Cory Leman! They got married on this day in 2010! We hope you have a great day!

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On January 2, 1990 our church opened the Child Development Center. It had a capacity of 99 kids and was under the direction of Julie McLane, a graduate of Texas Tech.

Have you ever had a child at our Child Development Center?

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Dave and Debbie Clevenger got married in our church on this day in 1990, with Dr. East officating. Happy Anniversary!

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One year ago, Brenda Hinton and Jed Maus got married at our church! Happy first anniversary!

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From the January 2019 First Focus...

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Natalie and Stephen Pollitte got married in our Sanctuary ten years ago, today! Happy 10th Anniversary! We wish you the best!

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The Morans got married in our Santuary on December 20, 1980. Dr. East officiated. Happy Anniversary!