Welcome

Welcome to

First Baptist Church of Odem!

Our vision is to make a positive impact upon our community by providing a place where all are welcome, and where individuals and families can grow  in faith and discover God's plan for their lives.

We are committed to making a positive impact  and helping others experience the "perfect peace" that comes from faith in Jesus Christ, and obedience to the Holy Spirit.

We invite you to join us this Sunday for an encouraging worship service.  We pray that you will feel the presence of the Holy Spirit as we worship together through music, prayer and a message from God's word, the Holy Bible.

Everyone is welcome!

"It's Not Just Church, It's Life"

We want you here!

 

A Message Regarding Tithes and Offerings

Bring your "tithes and offerings" into the storehouse so that God's work may be done.  The Bible is clear in stating that God is the owner of all we have (Psalm 24:1) and it instructs us to give within our means (2 Corinthians 8:12).  We are to be stewards of all God has given us (Luke 16:10-13) and to love God not money (1 Timothy 6:6-10).  In Malachi 3:6-18, God said "Test me in this, and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it."

Your church leaders and Finance Committee members are committed to managing resources responsibly, with transparency, integrity and accountability to the church family.  Each year, with much prayer and review, a budget, designed to further the mission of making disciples of Christ, is presented to the congregation for review, discussion and, finally, approval.

Your tithes and offerings make it possible to do the Lord's work, and we thank you for your giving.  May God bless you.

Announcements

  • Vacation Bible School - June 8-12

    Vacation Bible School will be held beginning Monday, June 8 through 12,  from 8:30 am to 11:30 am in the church Family Life Center.  The theme is "Illumination Station".

    Parents and guardians, please complete the registration form, by clicking on the QR Code, for each child attending VBS.

    To volunteer, contact Lorna Johnson, Jan Vickers or the church office at 361-368-4091.

    We will host Family Night on Wednesday, June 10, beginning with a meal at 6:00 pm.  Families are invited to come enjoy a meal together and to see what the children have been learning and doing at VBS.

  • Free Community Health Fair - June 13

    The Odem Area Lions Club will host a Free Community Health Fair in the church Family Life Center from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 13.  Come get health and wellness information from a variety of vendors.  Door prizes too!  This event is open to the public and residents of Odem, Edroy and the surrounding areas are invited.

    The church will have a booth at the event to share Jesus, promote our services and programs, including the food pantry program.  If you would like to serve in this event, please let Tami know. 

    For information contact Lions Becky Rackley, Tracy Dearman, Frank or Addie Franklin or Joan McKaughan or the church office.

  • Upward Sports Basketball League Wraps Up with Medal Ceremony

    The final games of the Spring Upward Sports Basketball League, hosted by First Baptist Church of Odem, were held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the church's Family Life Center.  Participating students received medals prior to the games and had pictures taken.

    The students (grades K5-5th Grade and 5th-8th Grade) have been practicing since March.  In addition to basketball, the students had weekly team devotions, made new friends and enjoyed some health competition while learning and enhancing their basketball skills.

    Appreciation goes to the coaches:  Noe Nino, Anthony Huerta, Kobe Candela, Elianna Esqueda and Upward Sports Coordinator, Jaime Dominguez.  Other volunteers included Chucky Alaniz, Isabella Romero, Khloe Lopez and Israel Mata.

    Congratulations to all students, coaches and volunteers for a successful program.

    For information about future Upward Sports programs at the church contact Jaime Dominguez at jaimedominguez19@yahoo.com, 361-944-1229 or contact the church office at 361-368-4091.

  • Online Giving via Tithe.LY

    You can now give your tithes and offerings via Tithe.LY online or using the Tithe.LY app.  Information will be provided in the Sunday morning worship service bulletin and overhead slides, or you can go to the "Online Giving" link above.  You can use a debit or credit card or link directly to your bank account.  A small fees apply to each transaction, however fees are lower when linking directly to your bank account.  You can choose to cover the fees or not.  You can designate your gift to one of three funds - General Fund, Sanctuary Fund or Memorial Fund.  Contact Tami Pfluger in the church office for more information.

     

  • Sign Up for a Church Committee

    Get involved in serving your church.  We are filling church committees now - Building & Grounds, Children's, Youth, Kitchen, Men's, Women's, etc.  Contact the church office for more information.

  • Seeking Volunteers

    We are always welcoming volunteers to our various programs.  Whether its assisting in the pre-school Sunday School class, rocking babies in the nursery, serving on a church committee, card writing, assisting seniors, coordinating youth activities, or working with technology (presentations, online streaming, sound systems, website, social media), we can use your help.  It's a great way to serve in the Lord's work and to get to know other believers.  Call the church office, email us at fbcodem@aol.com, or visit with our Deacons or any church members.