Our Missions and Ministries
Missions and Ministries are a central element of life at First Baptist Church of Laurinburg.
- Missions
- Scouts
- Children and Youth
- Women of the Church
- Sunday School Classes
Our Committee for Missions and Baptist Relations is constantly busy providing missions-based opportunities for our members. In the past several years, our attention has turned to a variety of needs locally, statewide, and beyond.
The Odum Home, a unique facility of the Baptist Children's Home, is a home for school-age boys and girls in Pembroke, NC. First Baptist of Laurinburg provides supplies and gifts for the children to use during their summer vacations either at the beach or in the mountains.
For the past two years, FBC-L has provided clothes, cleaning supplies, and Christmas gifts for victims of Hurricane Helene in the western portion of the state.
Shoe boxes containing toys are regularly packed and provided to children entering foster care and at Christmas. These care packs offer needed love and care during the first often traumatic days of transition.
In the summers of 2023 and 2025, FBC-Laurinburg sent a team as part of a larger mission trip to KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa to work with local churches and social organizations in a small rural village.
First Baptist Church of Laurinburg is proud to host Scout Troop 444. With ages ranging from elementary through high school, our Cub Pack and Scout Troop is a vibrant part of our weekly life. They and their parents help with the annual county litter sweep, Trunk or Treat, and Easter egg hunt. We proudly recognize Leo Ricks, an FBC-Laurinburg youth member who earned his Eagle Scout in 2026.
Despite having a dwindling number of youth church members, FBC-Laurinburg continually offers outreach and programs for children in Laurinburg. Our programs are open to all of our neighbors, and we encourage children from all parts of the local area and different religious backgrounds to participate.
Each summer, FBC-Laurinburg hosts Vacation Bible School. For the past two years, we have worked in partnership with First Methodist Church of Laurinburg, which has also experienced a decline in membership. Together, we have provided an adventure-filled and educational experience for local children.
During Holy Week, we hold an egg hunt for the local children and their families. This provides us with an opportunity to interact directly with the children and families in our community.
Each Christmas, we have a children's Christmas pageant. Many of the same children who participate in VBS also come for the Christmas presentation. The young people have an opportunity to learn to sing and memorize parts, as well partake in lessons about the meaning of the Christmas celebration.
Our "Trunk or Treat" evening is a highlight of the fall. Church members decorate their vehicle trunks and pass out candy. Parents and children alike can enjoy the evening's festivities in a safe and inviting environment.
Our Women of the Church is a vibrant and energetic organization. They meet monthly except during the summer break. Their members provide cards and "Sunshine Bags" for members of the church and their family during times of illness or just to brighten their week as a thank you gift.
Each year, the WOC chooses a variety of small ministries to provide locally, such as collecting plastic grocery bags for weaving into sleeping bags for homeless persons. One recurring ministry is providing Christmas gifts and supplies for Family Promise of Scotland County.
Our Koinonia and GAMS/YAM Sunday School classes have engaged in a number of missions and ministries, including Christmas shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child and proving food for Family Promise.
Additionally, these classes have worked in the Appalachian Bookbag program. They pack and ship book bags for students in the western parts of the state.
