For a number of years First Baptist has been worshiping with 2nd Missionary Baptist in Franklin four times a year. For two of those Sundays we go over to their building on a Sunday morning and they come to our building for two Sundays. It has been a joy to build relationships with the congregation of 2nd Baptist which is primarily an African American congregation. We share the worship responsibilities and also a meal following.
This last year our congregation started a band that plays at least once a month. Now when we worship with 2nd Baptist we combine our bands. This has added a new flavor to our worship experience and a greater sense of unity. In December we invited 2nd Baptist to join with us for our Christmas program, which we had not done with them before. It was well attended and was a great time of worship.
It will be interesting to see how God may lead us this year to expand our ministry together in Franklin. It has been a joy to work with the pastor’s and other leaders from 2nd Baptist.