Equipping people to be transformed from self-sufficient living to Christ-sufficient living.

First Baptist Church

Harlan, Iowa

Current Sermon Series: Romans

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UPCOMING EVENTS

* PROGRESSIVE SUPPER: Titus 2 Sisters Women’s Ministry
Saturday, Oct 19
4:30pm
Church parking lot

* FALL FESTIVAL: BYF Students are encouraged to bring their family and friends for a night of food, games, and fun activities
Wednesday, Oct 30
6pm
Church Fellowship Hall

* PAINTING WITH DEBORAH: Titus 2 Sisters Women’s Ministry
Saturday, Nov 16
9:30-11:30am
Church Fellowship Hall

* CRAFT MORNING: Titus 2 Sisters Women’s Ministry
Saturday, Dec 7
9am-Noon
Church Fellowship Hall

* CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: Manger Tales
Sunday, Dec 15
9:30am

BYF
  • BYF (Baptist Youth Fellowship) begins the week after school starts in the fall and ends in late April
  • A meal will be served for kids and families from 6:00-6:30pm
  • Meals are posted every Wednesday morning on Facebook at “First Baptist Church BYF”
  • Elementary classes are from 6:30-7:45pm
  • Middle School and High School youth group classes are from 6:30-8:00pm
GriefShare
  • GriefShare is a weekly support group that meets in the lower level from 5:30-7pm on Mondays, starting in September
  • The group meets through mid-December and starts up again mid-January and will run through April
  • Registering for the class is appreciated and can be done by clicking on the “Sign Up for GriefShare” button above. It will take you to a website where you can create an account (if you are new) or enter your email address (if you are returning). Registration is needed to make sure we have enough materials for everyone.
Serving in the Church

It takes a lot of volunteers to make ministry happen. Check out various opportunities to serve below. Contact the church office to get started!

Sunday Morning

  • JAM/Jr JAM teacher
  • Middle/High School teacher
  • Sound Technician
  • Video Operator
  • Worship Team
  • Greeter
  • Nursery
  • Coffee/Donuts
  • Safety Team

Serving with Ministries

  • Prayer Team
  • BYF teacher
  • BYF helper
  • College Ministry
  • Men’s Ministry
  • Women’s Ministry
Small Group Bible Studies

Thinking about joining a small group? Contact the church office for a current list of Bible study leaders as well as the times and locations of the groups.

Looking Ahead

Child Dedication

If you would like to dedicate your child to the Lord, please call the church office.

Baptism

If you are interested in being baptized, please call the church office.

Membership

If you are interested in becoming a member, please call the church office. Membership classes are offered periodically throughout the year.

Reserving the Church

If you are planning an event, please call the church office to reserve the rooms you’ll need.

Worship With Us!

1325 Chatburn Avenue

We meet every Sunday in person and online. We'd love to get to know you. Join us for our next service!
For any questions or comments, please call the church office at 712.755.2711. Thanks!

Worship Service

Sunday

9:30am

Children's JAM

Sunday

9:30am

BYF Children & Youth

Wednesday

6:00 pm

Get Connected

Church Online

Can’t join us in person? Don’t worry. Join us online from wherever you are.

Get Involved

Our ministries are the life-blood of our church. Find life-giving community and get involved.

Prayer Requests

We believe in the power of prayer at First Baptist Harlan and are committed to praying for our church, our community, our state, our nation, and our world.

Get In Touch

We'd love to hear from you! Contact us below and our team will be in touch with you.

Regular office hours are Tuesday-Friday, 8am-12pm.
Pastor Joshua's office hours are Wednesday-Friday, 9am - 12pm.