Welcome to the . . .
Of Cannon Falls, Minnesota
What is God's Plan for Your Life?
First Baptist Church is the only independent Baptist church in town. It has been a light in the Cannon Falls area for nearly 25 year. We presently average 50 in Sunday School and 65 in our Morning Worship services. One pastor and many faithful, dedicated members carry out the work. Occasionally, extension students from Pillsbury Baptist Bible College also aid us in this work.
First Baptist Church is an independent church. It is not tied to any denomination or religious organization on a local, state, national, or international level. The head of the church is Jesus Christ. The pastor and deacons are appointed by the membership as shepherds who feed the flock, lead the flock, and defend the flock. There is no hierarchy that directs, supports, or controls this church in what it does or how it spends the monies. That direction comes from the membership of the church. First Baptist Church is self-governing, self-supporting, and self-propagating.
We believe that God's written word, the Bible, is His absolute standard for all of life. Everything we believe or teach and everything we do must come under the authority of Scripture.
We identify the church as Baptist because we believe the Historic Baptist Distinctives accurately portray the Scriptures' position on church faith and practice.
All preaching and teaching is supported by Scripture. We encourage everyone to bring a Bible and compare the teaching or preaching with the text. Our goal is to free people from the teacher. We want to help them to find what God wants from their own study of the Scriptures.
We are less "traditional" that many churches. Every religious tradition must be compared to the teachings of Scripture. We endeavor to abandon wayward traditions instead of forcing them upon the Scriptures.
Click here for a detailed doctrinal statement.
What is God's Plan for Your Life?
Please do not dismiss this as arrogance. God's Word answers this question very precisely. The Bible teaches that God has a purpose for every life, regardless of whether or not a person recognizes God's plan. He has revealed His perfect will in the Bible. He permits people to reject His plan, but His word warns of the serious consequences that accompany a rejection of God's plan.
First, God wants to make every person spiritually alive (Ephesians 2:1-10). All are born spiritually dead. He has graciously provided life by faith in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for the sins of each individual upon the face of this earth. Sincere religious works will not provide life. The Bible states, "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast (Ephesians 2:8,9)." To learn more about God's love, click here.
After life has been restored, God's plan continues. Every person has been created to do God's work on this earth (Ephesians 2:10). It carries forth with public confession of Jesus Christ as one's Savior from sin. This is demonstrated by the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper and by joining a body of believers. Any person who has exercised faith in Jesus Christ but has not obeyed in these areas cannot know God's plan for his life.
Beyond salvation and public confession, God has a specific purpose unique to every person. There is a joy to be found in discovering God's special purpose for one's life. The Bible compares the church to a living body (1 Corinthians 12:4-27; Romans 12:4-8). No two members are exactly alike. Each has been fashioned by God for a special purpose. The uniting force in the body is not similar gifts; it is the same head, Jesus Christ.
Our Weekly Schedule . . .
| Sunday School | 9:15 - Sunday Morning | Curriculum for all ages from toddler to adult |
| Morning Worship | 10:30 - Sunday Morning | Our messages are . . . Evangelical - A complete Bible message for a confusing, bewildering age. Evangelistic - A personal message for YOU. We believe that decision determines destiny. Expository - We strive to clearly present the true meaning of the Bible. Educational - Our ministry is to help YOU come to a better knowledge of God's will, His way, and His wonderful Son. Worship Services geared toward younger children are offered at the same time. |
| Evening Worship | 6:00 - Sunday Nights | In addition to the preaching, we hear what God has been doing in the lives of people this week. The atmosphere is family oriented. |
| Wednesday
Prayer and Praise Service |
6:45 - Wednesday Nights | We gather to specifically pray and bring our burdens to the Lord by praying for one another. |
In addition to these regular services, we have youth programs for all school-aged children. Our teens are part of SIGMA Clubs (division of ProTeens). We use material from Patch the Pirate Club as well. Various Bible studies and fellowships meet during the school year. Drop me a note for details.
First Baptist Church is located in the rural Minnesota. We are about halfway between the Twin Cities (Minneapolis, St. Paul) and Rochester. We are about 20 miles from the cities of Northfield, Hastings, and Red Wing. Both Owatonna and North Minneapolis are about an hour away. The town has two recreational resources found in the Cannon River, and the Cannon Valley Trail, a paved bike path that connects Cannon Falls and Red Wing.
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We can be reached through the following channels:
Mail: |
First
Baptist Church 401 North Bridge St. Cannon Falls, MN 55009 |
Phone: |
(507)
263-3343 or 263-3493 |
| berglund@rconnect.com | |
Online |
http://www.angelfire.com/mn/firstbaptistcf or http://homepage.rconnect.com/berglund |