There are so many smaller tributaries running into one large river on a day like today. From our gratitude for the leadership during this interim season to our hopefulness for the days and months to come as we begin, again, in this next chapter of our journey, I have wondered often—asking myself more than once—Where…
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Auburn First Baptist Church is delighted to announce as its new pastor, Dr. John M. “Tripp” Martin, III. Originally from Augusta, Georgia, Tripp earned a degree in Business Administration from the University of Georgia, a Master of Divinity degree from Wake Forest University, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from the McAfee School of Theology…
On Saturday, 17 August 2013, Dr. Wayne Flynt sat down with Ms. Frances Stevenson, member of Auburn First Baptist Church since 1961, to record her history as it relates to AFBC. The Oral History Project is an endeavor of the 175th Anniversary Committee in celebration of our Church’s rich history, and one which we hope…
Earlier this afternoon, Dr. Wayne Flynt sat down with Mr. Bob Stevenson, member of Auburn First Baptist Church since 1961, to record Bob’s history as it relates to AFBC. The Oral History Project is an endeavor of the 175th Anniversary Committee in celebration of our Church’s rich history, and one which we hope will become…
It is very important for you to understand historical context. So, if I start with Auburn First Baptist Church, you have missed the whole point. Because, Auburn First Baptist does not simply pop up. It is part of a very long tradition which defines it and which helps explain why First Baptist Church is the…
In March 2004, John H. Jeffers (1921-2008), Pastor of AFBC from 1958 to 1986, presented three informal talks on the history of Auburn First Baptist Church. The Church’s 175th Anniversary Committee is pleased to make these recordings available for download using the links below: Oral History: Part 1 Oral History: Part 2 Oral History: Part…
On Good Friday, 6 April 2012, the Sanctuary Choir and soloists presented Shadows of the Cross. You can listen to selections from this service, in the form of MP3 audio files: At the Cross —Rouse Bryan King, Organ O Sacred Head, Now Wounded —PASSION CHORALE What Wondrous Love Is This —arr. Manuel Mary Joe Howard,…
On 12 December 2010, the Sanctuary Choir of Auburn First Baptist presented O Holy Night, a worship service of Christmas music. You can listen to selections from this service, in the form of MP3 audio files: We Light One Candle —Evens/Peterson Christmas Fanfare —John Purifoy E’en So Lord Jesus Quickly Come —Paul Manz Can Love…
On 25 April 2010, the Sanctuary Choir of Auburn First Baptist presented Voices From Auburn, a concert of Sacred music by Auburn residents past and present. Composers include Hubert Liverman, Sylvia Gossett, Julia Morgan, Bill Hornbuckle, Tom Smith, Tommy Goff, Leigh Anne Armstrong, William Tamblyn, Bryan King, Dale Peterson and Rosephanye Powell. You can listen…