Latino Bible Study at First Baptist Church of Williams

Pastor Manuel and Mariana will be at First Baptist Church on Monday May 2nd for a Bible Study at 6:30 in the conference room. This great opportunity for those who speak Spanish or who know a little of it. The First Baptist Church is at 629 W Grant Ave across the street from Safeway.

First Baptist Church hosts movie night Saturday

believeWILLIAMS — The First Baptist Church of Williams is hosting a viewing of the movie Do You Believe this Saturday, September 19 at 5:30. They ask that you RSVP at their office or by signing the sheet at their table in the sanctuary of the Church to ensure enough snacks and drinks. The Church is located on Grant Street behind the Safeway. Their phone number is 928-635-4692.

Bake and Yard sale at First Baptist Church Saturday

WILLIAMS — There will be a bake sale and a yard sale at the First Baptist Church in Williams to support the Women’s Ministry. The sale will start at 8 a.m. on Saturday. The church is located across the street from Safeway.

This fund helps to pay for scholarships for women to attend retreats, conferences and other events throughout the year. It is also used to pay for support of Handmaidens Ministry outreach, to the community, through lunch bags, Hope Cottage, blankets and the Dec scarf and mitten distribution.

Kiwanis dinner and movie night this weekend

WILLIAMS—Movie night at the First Baptist Church kicks off the weekend events in Williams. 7th to 12th graders are invited to attend movie lock-in night at the church starting Friday, December 13th and ending around 9 am on Saturday. Participants are asked to bring a sleeping bag and pillow and a snack to share. There will be board games, cards and WII games. Contact Bob Broehm at (928)380-4346 if you have any questions.

The annual Kiwanis dinner starts at noon tomorrow at Doc Holiday’s on Grand Canyon Boulevard. The dinner features a great banquet, prizes and a visit by Santa.

There will, of course, be time to squeeze in a trip through Bearizona and a ride on the Polar Express.

The weather is expected to be clear through the weekend after rain and snow tonight.

Former Klansman tells his story at First Baptist Church

WILLIAMS—Evangelist Johnny Lee Clary will share his conversion from Imperial Wizard of the Klu Klux Klan to preacher of the gospel at the First Baptist Church across from Safeway in Williams. Clary will explore how God brought him from the depths of hate and a hardened heart to preach the Gospel.

Brother Clary will be speaking on Saturday, May 18th at 7 pm. He will preach the morning service at the church at 10:30 pm on the 19th. He will also speak at a youth rally at the high school on May 19th at 6 p.m.

Everyone is invited to attend the church services and the youth rally.

First Baptist Church dedicates new property

The sign outside the new Parsonage of the First Baptist Church tells the story.

The sign outside the new Parsonage of the First Baptist Church tells the story.

WILLIAMS—The First Baptist Church of Williams has closed the 10-acre Welles property and the adjacent home. The 10-acre area will be used to construct the new Church. The church dedicated the property on Easter Sunday. The property has been on the market for some time.

Pastor Andy (Left) and Youth Pastor Dan astride the dedication sign.

Pastor Andy (Left) and Youth Pastor Dan astride the dedication sign.

A significant number of members attended the ceremony which was lead by a prayer by Pastor Andy McDaniel. Pastor McDaniel thanked the Lord for the property and dedicated it to Him.

The Baptist Church is also planning their Vacation Bible Study for the week of July 15-19 themed Colossal Coaster World based on 2 Timothy 1:7 which reads:

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Any member wishing to help with the VBS should contact Carol Gutshall at 928-635-1291 to arrange to attend the training on April 6th at First Southern in Avondale.

Members of the First Baptist Church gather for the dedication ceremony.

Members of the First Baptist Church gather for the dedication ceremony.

Members of the Church gather around the sign.

Members of the Church gather around the sign.

First Baptist Church hosts Orphan Care Night

WILLIAMS—The First Baptist Church in Williams is hosting an Orphan Care Night on Friday, December 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. Kailey Jensen will make a presentation about adoption and foster care with couples who have adopted children or have been involved in foster care.

The First Baptist Church is located on Grant Street across from Safeway.

Child care will be provided.

Williams Independence Day parade takes over Route 66

Crowd lines Route 66 in Williams waiting for the parade.


WILLIAMS—Dark clouds cooled off the small City of Williams, but did not damper one of the best parades in a number of years. The American Legion Cordova Post #13 led the parade which included local groups, the 108th Army Band and—it must be an election year—politicians. Smokey made an appearance and the Williams Fire Department brought out their fire trucks.

The American Legion Cordova Post #13 carries the colors to begin the parade.


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First Baptist Church movie night Saturday

WILLIAMS—The First Baptist Church at 7th and Grant is having a movie night on Saturday beginning at 5 p.m. The movie night is being conducted to raise funds for a youth rafting trip later this summer.

This Saturday, July 7 is the 2008 drama The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry. The movie stars Gavin MacLeod as Jonathan Sperry, Jansen Panettiere and Robert Guillaume.

The movie includes a meal and a donation of $10 is requested. The movie is open to tourist as well as locals.