First Baptist Church of Rochester

elcome to the web-site of First Baptist Church of Rochester. Our goal is "Making Disciples of Christ, Maturing Disciples in Christ, Ministering as Disciples for Christ." In order to fulfill that goal, we strive to "Teach, Preach and Practice the entire truth of Scripture, so Believers are challenged and changed as they conform to the character of Christ and Unbelievers are exposed to the Gospel of Christ."

If we can share in your live in any way, it would be our privilege. If we can encourage in your Spiritual walk, it would be an honor. Whatever we can do to help you grow in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, that is our desire.

Do come and visit us at 6377 Orion Road, Rochester Hills, Michigan and see for yourself a community of Believers who are committed to Sharing and Serving.

Where Do My Kids Go...

We are blessed with a dedicated volunteer staff that will share the Word of God with your child(ren) in a caring and loving setting. When your kids are cared for, that allows you to relax and focus on worship and Bible study. All of our Children’s Ministry workers have been processed through our Child Abuse Prevention Policy (CAPP). There is also a yearly mandatory CAPP review for all Children’s ministry workers.

If you looked at our general information about the Church, then you know we have two service times on Sunday mornings. Our first service begins at 9:30 and our second service starts at 11:00.

Nursery (ages 0-2) - Our nursery is divided between infants and toddlers. Please sign in your child and give the workers any specific instructions they may need. You will be assigned a pager in case you are needed. Your pager number is matched to your child. Our nursery is open for all of our regularly scheduled services.

Preschool (ages 2-5) - We provide a fun and safe environment for preschoolers. Our preschool is divided into age and developmentally appropriate classes. Our classrooms are equipped with toys, personal cubbies and have beautiful murals that make the walls come alive! All classes have playtime, lessons, crafts, snacks and a variety of activities. Again, care is taken to provide each group with experiences that are right for their age, abilities and attention span. While both class hours include all the above elements, the first hour classes (9:30) concentrate more on the formal lesson and the second hour classes (11:00) use a variety of learning activities to review the lesson. Our 2’s & 3’s classes have their very own story room and enclosed seasonal play structure!

Primary Church (grades 1-3) - Elementary aged children in grades 1-3 meet in the Fireside Room 1st hour at 9:30. In Primary Church, the children worship through prayer, song, and a practical lesson from the Word of God. Our teachers and leaders motivate the young people to know and love God. The kids also have fun as they play review games and have other activities. Everything is geared for their age.

Jr. Worship Hour (grades 4-6) - Our upper elementary young people meet at 9:30 in the Choir Room for Junior Worship Hour (JWH). This hour more closely resembles our Adult Worship Service but engages their hearts and minds at their own level. In JWH the young people learn about the Lord and what it means to worship Him in a meaningful way. They worship through special music and songs, giving an offering, and a Bible message directed toward where they live. JWH is designed to prepare young people for the adult worship service.

Sunday School (grades 1-6) - Our elementary students begin the 11:00 hour in their Children’s Church locations (see above). They start the hour with a short Sunday School opening where they sing, share birthdays, and give announcements. The students then go to their individual Sunday School classrooms. Every grade has a separate classroom and teacher. The Sunday School hour is a more interactive time with the emphasis on educating our students in the Scriptures and helping them practically apply God’s truths to their lives. As with all of our children’s ministries, our curriculum is age-appropriate.

What Else Happens on Other Days...

During the week you will discover many opportunities for growth and involvement.

Wednesdays are very busy at FBCR. This is a special time of refreshment midweek as we gather together for Prayer and Bible Study. Wednesday is also a focal point of our Student Ministry. Pastor Mark Thompson leads our Teens in Bible Study growth groups and various activities that help them mature in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Our younger children are also involved in ministry on Wednesdays. Whether they are rehearsing for an upcoming musical, learning about scripture in a Precept Bible Study, or practicing hand bells or chimes, our children are very involved during our Wednesday evening ministry. Wednesday is also the night that our Voices of Praise - Adult choir - rehearses. Under the direction of Pastor Rob Laing, our adults prepare their voices to lead us in worship. Wednesday is a great day of ministry at FBCR.

Thursdays at FBCR offer many opportunities for personal Bible Study and growth. Men meet for encouragement and discipleship at 6:30am. Our Pastor leads this time of growth and study. Ladies meet Thursday mornings for a Bible Study. They have a great time as they share and study a variety of topics together. Pastor Scott, our Minister of Christian Education and Discipleship, leads our Thursday evening Precept Bible study. Thursdays are a great time to study God’s Word at FBCR.

Most Saturday mornings our men and boys meet for a time of exercise in our gym. These "pick up" basketball games provide a great time of fellowship.

There are many other activities at FBCR. Please check the calendar to discover the many areas where you can be involved as we serve and share together.