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First Baptist Church Lake Wales

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Three churches, three languages, three conduits for spreading the gospel

Three churches on one campus, reaching three distinct people groups, is a glimpse of God’s work at its finest, believes Scott Markley, lead pastor of First Baptist Church of Lake Wales.

December 12, 2022
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First Lake Wales’ Back 2 School Bash … drive-thru style

Each year around this time First Baptist Church in Lake Wales is polishing the final details of the church’s “Back to School Bash”—an extravaganza to celebrate the start of a new school year with bounce houses, water slides, shaved ice and of course, food! 

September 7, 2020
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Lake Wales church invests in children, families with drive-thru activities

Connecting with children and families during this time of a pandemic has proven to be challenging for Florida Baptist churches.  Yet, First Baptist Church of Lake Wales knows making this connection is vital to investing in this next generation. 

May 14, 2020
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Lake Wales church stresses the importance of group retreats

The opportunity to fellowship and receive guidance in the name of the Lord is priceless. Just ask the attendees of First Baptist Church in Lake Wales’ annual Men’s Retreat.

January 15, 2020
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