First Baptist Church Merkel

About this church

First Baptist Church in Merkel, Texas, meets at 301 Locust Street. The homepage lists Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and the morning worship service at 10:45 a.m. The About page gives a slightly later start of 11:00 a.m., so visitors should confirm the time with the church office. A typical service runs about 90 minutes and mixes contemporary and traditional music led by the worship choir. Childcare and activities for all age groups are available, and people are encouraged to stay afterward for fellowship and to meet others. Recorded sermons are posted on the website.

Children's ministry includes a nursery for newborns through 35 months during Sunday School and worship. Sunday School runs for ages three through fifth grade, and Children's Church for ages three through second grade meets on the first and third Sundays of the month. Awana meets Wednesday evenings from 6:15 p.m. with a meal, with clubs for preschoolers through sixth grade, and scholarships are available. Student ministry serves grades 7 through 12. Sunday School for grades 6 through 12 meets at 9:30 a.m. upstairs in the Family Life Center. Wednesday youth meets from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. with a meal, plus a monthly game night. Singers aged 15 and older can join the worship choir, which rehearses Sunday evenings from 5 to 6 p.m. The office phone is (325) 928-5351.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Homepage: service times, address, phone, Awana and youth · About page: what to expect, music style, childcare · Children's ministry: nursery, Sunday School, Awana · Student ministry: Sunday and Wednesday youth schedule

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