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Sunday School Hour:
9:15-10:15am
We've got something for everyone! Take a look under our ministries menu and get a taste for what we offer on Sunday mornings.
Celebration Worship Service:
10:30am • Worship Center
A service of praise and worship featuring the Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra and a message from the Word of God by our Pastor, Dr. Wendell Estep.
Map & Directions
1306 Hampton St
Columbia, SC 29201-3316, US
From I-77 (From Charlotte)
From I-77, take I-277 (Exit 18) which becomes Bull Street into Columbia. Turn right onto Hampton Street. Go one block. Church is on the left at 1306 Hampton Street.
From: I-26 (From Spartanburg/Greenville)
From I-26, take I-126 which becomes Elmwood Avenue into Columbia. Turn right on Marion Street. Travel five blocks to Hampton Street. Church on is the corner of Marion and Hampton.
From I-20 (From Florence)
From I-20, take I-277 which becomes Bull Street into Columbia. Turn right onto Hampton St. Go one block. Church is on corner of Marion and Hampton
From I-20 (From Augusta)
Take I-20 East to Columbia. Take I-26 East to I-126 East which becomes Elmwood Avenue. Turn right on Marion Street.
From Sumter
Take Hwy 378/76 which becomes Garners Ferry Road and Devine Street. Fork right at Dreher High School onto Millwood Avenue. Turn left onto Gervais Street. Turn right on Marion Street. Go two blocks. Church is on the corner of Hampton and Marion.
From Airport
Take left onto Highway 302. Go several miles. This turns into Knox Abbott Drive and then Blossom Street after crossing the bridge. Take a left onto Assembly Street and a right on Hampton Street. Go three blocks.
Where to park
We've made parking easy for you!
There is a garage open on the corner of Hampton and Marion Streets. Our sanctuary is located directly across the street from the garage.
Our parking lot on Washington street is reserved for the handicapped and senior adults.
Welcome Desks
As you can see from the image below we have a welcome center inside Boyce Chapel. We are ready to serve you! If it's your first time visiting a Sunday school class, the members at the welcome desk are ready to assist you in finding a class that fits you! Or if you already know which class you'd like to visit, let them know and they can help you find it.
If you're wanting to drop your children off in the Children's Ministry Sunday school area it's located right in front of the parking garage. After parking enter at the blue awning, walk down the stairs, and you'll be at the Children's Welcome desk!
Here are a few people you'll see if you visit with us this Sunday!
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Dr. Wendell Estep |
Rev. Steve Phillips |
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Rev. Wes Church |
Rev. Dennis Banks |
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  CHILDREN'S CHOIRSThe Children's Choirs of First Baptist Church are the foundation of a strong worship and music ministry. Our focus is to teach children spiritual and musical concepts that will enrich and enhance their walk with the LORD and their participation in praising and worshiping Him.
Through their participation in worship services, special musical events, and creative classroom activities, children in Children’s Choirs develop leadership skills and grow musically.
Choirs are offered for children from age 3-5th grade on Wednesday nights from 6p-6:40p. Parents can register their children by calling the music office at 803-343-8550. Keith Watson leads our Children's Choir.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR
Students in grades 6-8 should check out the Middle School Choir! Rehearsals are Sunday afternoons at 6:15p in the Choir Room. Contact the music office for more information. The Middle School choir is led by Keith Watson.
HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR
The High School choir meets on Sundays at 4:15pm during the school year. They sing for worship services as well as other ministries in our area. For information about joining please call 803-343-8550. The High School choir is led by Rev. Steve Phillips.
FIRST BAPTIST SANCTUARY CHOIR
The Sanctuary choir is a group of 250 singers from all walks of life who join together for the purpose of giving glory to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Led by Rev. Steve Phillips, the choir sings regularly for Sunday morning services as well as special Sunday evening services.
Weekly rehearsals for the Sanctuary Choir are held every Wednesday night in the choir room from 6:45p-8:00p.
In addition to Sunday mornings, the Sanctuary Choir sings in several special productions throughout the year including the Carolina Celebration of Liberty and the Columbia Christmas Pageant. The Sanctuary Choir has had the privilege to sing with Christian songwriters, Keith and Kristy Getty and on several occasions with the Billy Graham Team consisting of Cliff Barrows, George Beverly Shea, and John Innes.
People from all backgrounds and abilities are invited to join the Sanctuary Choir. From the first time you attend a rehearsal, you will feel like you are among family.
For further information, call the music office at 803-343-8550 or email music@fbccola.com
 SENIOR ADULT CHOIR
The Senior Adult Choir provides seasoned citizens opportunities to sing, fellowship, and minister with other senior adults. Singing ability is not a requirement to join in the fun! The group sings regularly for nursing homes, senior facilities, and special events and enjoys monthly luncheon outings after rehearsal. The Senior Adult Choir meets Tuesday mornings at 10AM in the choir room, and is led by Keith Watson.
Contact the Music office at 803-343-8550 for more information. HANDBELL CHOIR
The Handbell Choir provides instrumental music for worship services and special events in the church and Columbia community. The director, Betty Myers, welcomes new ringers who have a basic ability to read music—with or without handbell experience. The Handbell Choir rehearses Wednesday evenings from 5:50 to 6:35 p.m. For more information, please contact the music office at 803-343-8550 or music@fbccola.com.
Contact the Music office at 803-343-8550 for more information. |
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