Our Ministries

Prayer Ministries

The scriptures teach us that prayer is the most important and powerful aspect of the life of every believer. It is as vital to our spiritual life as breathing is to our physical life, we can’t survive without it.  What would happen if every believer spent as much time in prayer as they do talking or texting on the telephone, watching television or on the internet? Why not try it? Trade some time on the Internet for more time on the INNERNET. Log Off and Kneel Down. 

Prayer Chain

We invite you to join the Prayer Chain. Whenever our staff receives a request for prayer we send it out on our Prayer Chain. We contact our Prayer Chain through both telephone and the Internet. To become a member of the Prayer Chain you can contact the church office and request that your name be added to the list.

Chapel Prayer List

Each Monday morning our office publishes a Chapel Prayer List which provides an updated list of all of the known prayer concerns of the First Baptist Family. A copy of this list is in the prayer chapel for those who wish to drop in for prayer throughout the week. Our Chapel Prayer List is also used by our church staff. As we meet each Monday for our weekly staff meeting we lift up prayers and praises on behalf of our church family.The Chapel Prayer List is now also available via e-mail to all who request it.

Monday Prayer Chapel

Each Monday at noon members of our Prayer Ministry meet in the Prayer Chapel to pray for the needs of our church family.

Sunday Worship Prayer Team Each Sunday Morning at 8 a.m. members of our Prayer Ministry meet in the Prayer Chapel to pray for our Sunday Services.

Concert of Prayer

At 6 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month we gather at the front of the Worship Center for a time of corporate prayer. Jeff and Vickie Waters lead us in a time of devotional thought, individual prayer, gathered prayer and closing worship.  

Can Do Circle    
Can Do is a mission promoting organization. This group of 25 women provide a wonderful core of international mission support for First Baptist Church. Do you want to be better informed and know our missionaries personally? This group is for all women of the church. Please come and visit us at 6:30 pm in the church library. No special invitation needed, come join us!
Moms in Touch (MITI)
Groups of moms meeting once a week to pray for their children and the schools they attend.   This is the most effective way to be consistent in your prayers for your children and make an eternal difference in their lives. 
Joy Givers
This is a Senior Adult Ministry that has lots of fun, fellowship and of course, good food at every meeting!  Come join us and enjoy our many guest speakers   

MOPS and Teen MOPS
 We are mothers caring for each other by reaching out, supporting, and nurturing women through fellowship, education and leadership opportunities for the glory of Jesus Christ..
Children's and Youth Ministries
We offer many youth programs, so we know you will find something great for your children to take part in!

Women's Ministries
 The women of First Baptist Church have many ministries designed to minister to both women in the church as well as outside the church. Women’s ministries in a congregation provide a rich opportunity for women to be partners with God in building a faith community with strong interpersonal relationships, a commitment to nurturing the discipleship of God’s people, and a dedication to reaching beyond the church doors in outreach and invitation
contact us
First Baptist Church
1804 South Ninth
Mattoon IL, 61938

Phone: 217-234-7740
email: firstbc1@consolidated.net