First Baptist Church (7440)

In 2010, our church experienced a devastating fire. Since then, we’ve been faithfully rebuilding — not only our building, but our presence and ministry in the community. Along the way, God has opened doors for us to purchase adjoining properties and continue shaping a safe, beautiful, and welcoming space.

Recently, we were given the opportunity to purchase the Melendy house at 53 Middletown Road, which includes a small cinder block building on Crescent Street. The once-beautiful home has fallen into disrepair and cannot be saved. By removing these structures, cleaning up the land, and restoring the space, we’ll make our neighborhood safer, more beautiful, and more welcoming for all who pass by or visit our church.

To complete this project, our goal is to raise $95,000. This amount will cover the cost of removing the house and cinder block building, clearing and restoring the property, and preparing the land for future community use.

This project will:

We’d love for you to join us. Every gift, big or small, helps us move closer to this vision. Together, let’s create a safe and welcoming space for our community.