523 Nelson Street
Port Bolivar, Texas 77650

Pastor Dennis Allen


Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Lots of fun for the entire family this coming Saturday, April 9, 2:00 PM



Come one, come all — This Saturday afternoon, April 9, beginning at 2:00 PM, at First Baptist Church of Port Bolivar, 523 Nelson, Port Bolivar, Texas 77650, Dennis Allen, Pastor, the church has planned an Easter Treasure Hunt for all ages, including our adult guests. There will be four separate hunts with the first being for children up to age 6, the second for children, ages 7-12, the third for teens with age appropriate prizes and gifts, and the fourth and perhaps most special for our adults, including our seniors.

Following the hunts, and the awarding of the grand prizes, we will enjoy an afternoon meal of sloppy joes, chips, pickles, home baked cookies and tea and lemonade.

We have purposely planned this activity two weeks away from Easter weekend so that those who must travel or spend time with extended families can participate. Bring those children, grandchildren, neighbors and friends to meet some very good people, have a laugh or two, and enjoy the nice prizes and gifts. Who doesn't like finding brightly colored Easter eggs and a prize or two?

Please call (409) 684-7285 for additional information. See you there! Casual dress.

Easter Sunrise Service, April 24th, 6:30 AM, Fort Travis

Easter Sunday Morning is one of the most special times on the beach all year. This year, a large group of us will be meeting at the West End of historic Fort Travis for this service in an honest attempt to make an organized, planned, thought out meeting available for those who have trouble getting to the wet sand of the beach. We're starting at 6:00 AM (groan, ugh, oh) to be able to see the actual sunrise from such a great vantage point.

First Baptist Church of Port Bolivar, Dennis Allen, Pastor, has planned special music, with lots of congregational singing, a short message, prayer, and a picnic style light breakfast at the fort following the service. All are welcome.

The Catholic community, along with the Methodists of Port Bolivar are participating. Tell your friends and be here for this historic first event of its kind at Fort Travis - Easter Sunday Morning, April 24.

Thanks to Ted Henley for the beautiful bright blue and white advertising signs all along the busy peninsula.

Friday, March 18, 2011

Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow

Big Spaghetti Dinner, March 19, 2011, 3-6 PM


The entire community is invited to participate in a really great cause tomorrow from 3 - 6 PM at the First Baptist Church of Port Bolivar located at 523 Nelson in old Port Bolivar.

Dennis Allen is our pastor.

The youth of the church are planning to attend summer camp in Louisiana and need to raise necessary funding. Come and enjoy a delicious, home-cooked meal of spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, bread, and dessert. Eat in the comfortable Fellowship Hall of the church or take out meals also available.

Cost is $8 per plate or two plates for $15, plus you can use an eating experience to help encourage kids right here on the peninsula.

(Members - Please repost to all of your contacts - email addresses, groups, FaceBook, etc., so we can help remind folks who have said they will attend or who will give a donation to this good cause. Thanks kindly.)

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

2011 Calendar for First Baptist Church of Port Bolivar


Come and join us...one and all...

March 12, Beginning at 4:00 PM, Port Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Oyster Supper, Fire Station in Port Bolivar. (All you can eat we hear).

March 19, Spaghetti Dinner, Fellowship Hall of the Church, 3:00 - 6:00 PM, Tickets are $8 each or two for $15, All proceeds go to support our youth attending summer camp.

April 9, Church Wide Treasure Hunt for all ages, Church Property at 523 Nelson, Port Bolivar, Texas 77650, Beginning at 2:00 PM, Designated areas for younger children, mid-age kids, and teens and adults, with lots of good prizes for all. We are conducting this Easter special prior to the actual Easter weekend so that all of our folks can participate. Bring a basket, box or bag, and your lawn chairs, please.

April 24, 6:00 AM, West End of Fort Travis, a very special Easter Sunrise Service at one of the most historic places on the entire peninsula. Easy access, near by parking, and a clean area in which to gather. Special music, congregational singing, and a brief message by our pastor, Dennis Allen. Bring a lawn chair and plan to stay for the breakfast style picnic to follow at the fort.

May 21 - In Celebration of our Mothers - Saturday afternoon, beginning at 3:00 PM, Fellowship Hall of the Church - The women will enjoy a delicious meal prepared by our men and teens in honor of Mother's Day. Please plan to have your own mother, an adopted mother, or a favorite aunt or mother in law in attendance with you.

June 18 - In Celebration of our Fathers - Saturday afternoon, beginning at 3:00 PM, Fellowship Hall of the Church - The men will enjoy a delicious meal prepared by our women and teens in honor of Father's Day. Please plan to have your own dad, an adopted day, or a favorite uncle or father in law in attendance with you.

June 27 - Our youth leave for summer camp in Louisiana. We are working on ways to pay for this adventure for them.

July 2 - Our kids return from summer camp.

July 23 - Happy Birthday, America - Red, White, and Blue Social celebrating the birth of our nation with patriotic music, special guests, and an American meal in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Begins at 3:00 PM.

August 27, Birthday Celebration for all Members, tables for each month of the year, lots of special surprises, in the Fellowship Hall of the church. There will be a birthday captain at each table to monitor decorations and fun. This event will begin at 3:00 PM. Don't dare miss it!

September 11 - Beginning with Sunday School at 10:00 AM, and following with the morning worship hour at 11:00 AM, we are celebrating Back to School Daze. Each member and guest is asked to wear what you might have worn to school. Prizes will be awarded for best school dress.

October 9 - On Sunday, October 9, we will celebrate Harvest Time and honor our pastor during Pastor Appreciation Month. Fall decorations, a good meal, and lots of fun, all taking place at our church location.

November 20 will be a Day of Gratitude and Old Fashioned Sunday where we will give thanks for all we have. A meal with be served following the morning service in the Fellowship Hall of the church.

December 10 - Beginning at 6:00 PM, our church members will celebrate Christmas with our traditional gift exchange and food. December is also Lottie Moon Special Offering for Missions Month.

Our Youth in Leadership program will take place on the last Sunday of every month during the 11:00 AM hour.

Our Church Wide Singing is on the fourth Sunday evening of each month, beginning at 6:00 PM, at our church.

The Methodist Church in Port Bolivar conducts its monthly singing on the fourth Saturday afternoon of each month beginning at 1:00 PM at their church location.

And, now you all know the rest of the story. Make your plans to travel around these events and begin now to invite special friends, neighbors, and coworkers to join us. Excited people excite people!

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

West End Easter Sunrise Service

Easter Sunday Sunrise Service
West End of Fort Travis
6:00 AM
All are welcome to join us...
Breakfast picnic to follow service
Special music, congregational singing, and a brief message by our pastor, Dennis Allen

Easy accessibility for those who need to be driven to the site.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Service and visitation for Clifford Wilson

Visitation for Mr. Clifford Wilson, Cindy Dunn's father, will be Thursday evening from 7-9 PM at First Baptist Church of Port Bolivar. Funeral service will be at the church at 1 PM on Friday with a meal served to the family members following. Our sympathy is expressed to this family in their loss.

Church members - If you are available to prepare a dish to bring for the luncheon for family members, it will be appreciated.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Community is invited...

"Christmas in the Heart," a presentation by the members of First Baptist Church of Port Bolivar, will be given on Sunday evening, December 19, at 6:00 PM, in the auditorium. Our folks have worked very diligently on this presentation and we would like to have some friends of the community in the audience to see their effort. Refreshments will be served afterward. All are invited. Should be a lot of fun...

Ted Henley plays the role of Mr. Theodore Worley, grumpy grandfather and the patriarch of a large family dealing withe the celebration of Christmas. Robert Bouse plays the part of Irvin Blessing, a counterpart to Mr. Worley and he and his family share the joy of Christmas in their hearts.

Lots of other actors involved and good Christmas music. If you have not seen a Christmas play or heard carols this year, here is your opportunity, besides supporting your friends in this effort.

Be there at 6 on Sunday night for some fun, laughter, and a message from the play. And, plan to stay for refreshments following the presentation, please.