Events

Third Baptist Church will be assisting the Williamson Baptist Association with its monthly food distribution for the month of February. The food distribution is from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, but workers can show up any time after 9 a.m. to help with preparation. To volunteer, or to get more information, contact Pastor Obbie or talk to Pennie Nelson.

Third Baptist Church will be serving coffee and bagels to staff at neighboring Jefferson Elementary School Tuesday, Feb. 18 starting at 7:30 a.m. Anyone who is interested in assisting with this project is asked to reach out to the church office and speak with Pastor Obbie.

The last Wednesday of each month, Third Baptist Church comes together for a night of worship and corporate prayer. Please join us for this special evening as we go before the throne of God to pray for our church, our community, our country and our world.

The Third Baptist Church Women’s Ministry hosts Coffee and Convos the second Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. Join the ladies for a time of fellowship and testimony. For more information, call Amy Petrowich at (618) 751-9044

Lori Shelley leads the Gentle Core Fitness Class each Tuesday morning in the gym at Third Baptist Church. The class is a low-impact and fun way to exercise and get fit. For more information, contact Lori Shelley or just come to the Third Baptist Gym on Tuesday morning.

Third Baptist Church is the site of a monthly meeting for those who have loved ones in long-term care facilities. The LTC support group meets the second Thursday of the month in the church fellowship hall. Special guests help provide resources to those supporting someone in long-term care. For more information, call Kay Jamieson at (217) 722-6855.

The first Thursday of each month, Pennie Nelson organizes and leads a Prayer on the Square program for anyone who wants to attend. The group meets at 12 noon at the Tower Square in Marion and spends approximately 30 minutes in devotion and prayer for each other, our city, our state, our nation and our world. In the event of bad weather, the group meets at The Vault Cafe which is directly west of the square.