OFWB Convention

05/21/2026

Register by July 1

05/05/2026

Rev. Heath Conner, pastor of Emerson Original Free Will Baptist Church, died earlier this morning. He had battled cancer for some time. Preacher Heath was a dynamic man of God who preached God's Word with passion and truth. He served as assistant moderator of the P*e Dee Association and had been the Cragmont summer camp coordinator for the P*e Dee for many years. He was also a member of the Retirement Home Board.

Of course, no arrangements have been made, but we will get those to you as soon as we can.

Thank you Dr. Danny McPherson for providing this information.

04/23/2026

Churches, we’d love for you to join us at UNITE ’26!
This powerful day—sponsored by Student Ministry Connections—will be filled with worship, fellowship, and spiritual growth your students won’t want to miss.

🎉 Register by May 1st to receive your swag bag!
👉 Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/260695221706154

04/14/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Rhonda Jessup, Director of Public Relations

UMO Theatre to Present The Prince of Egypt April 17–19

MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive Theatre Arts program is entering its final week of preparation for The Prince of Egypt, set to take the stage April 17–19 in Hazel Waters Kornegay Assembly Hall.

Marking the University’s first full-scale musical of this scope, the production brings together a talented cast and crew of students delivering a powerful story of faith, freedom, and reconciliation.

Directed by Holly Rector, the show highlights months of preparation, with students taking on multiple roles both on stage and behind the scenes. The production features a strong vocal ensemble, supported by a newly installed sound system that will create an immersive audience experience.

“This is a big, meaningful production for our students and for UMO,” Rector said. “The music is powerful, and the story resonates in a way that we hope will stay with audiences long after the final curtain.”

Performances will be held Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18, at 6 PM, with a Sunday matinee on April 19 at 4 PM. The show runs approximately two hours and 20 minutes and includes an intermission. Tickets are available now at www.umo.edu/Prince-of-Egypt. Seating is limited, and early reservations are encouraged.

The University of Mount Olive is a private institution rooted in the liberal arts tradition with defining Christian values. The University was founded by the Convention of Original Free Will Baptists. For more information, visit www.umo.edu.

04/13/2026

Support (FWB) Middlesex Childrens Home

Can you help at the Home Run 5K on Saturday, May 2, 2026? Is cheering on the runners and walkers more your speed? We're looking for volunteers to help work water stations, post-race snack tent, and with post-race duties. Sign up today to volunteer - email [email protected] or call 252-235-2161.

04/13/2026

Perfect gift for graduation...

Graduating and stepping into another season of life is an exciting time. A Bible that is personalized with the name of the graduate is a heartfelt gift. We have a wide assortment of Bibles and we imprint right here in the store. Come see us and we will help you pick the perfect one and personalize it with imprinting their name. Psalm 119:105

04/13/2026

Announcement from the Piedmont Conference:

The conference meeting will be April 25th at Christ OFWB Church at 163 Hilton Rd, Stokesdale, NC 27357. Ordaining Counsel and Executive board will meet at 9:00am and the meeting will start at 10:00am.

04/09/2026

BREAKING NEWS: The Albemarle District Woman's Auxiliary Spring Convention at Trinity OFWB Church has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 25th...please pass the word along. They can not hold the Spring Convention this weekend due to a death in the church. Please be in prayer for their Pastor and his family.

04/09/2026

Saturday, April 11.

04/02/2026

Save the Date: Pleasant Grove Church, Pikeville is holding their annual BBQ/Auction on April 25th from 4-6 pm, with the Auction beginning at 6 pm. The event will take place at Pleasant Grove Volunteer Fire Department.

04/02/2026

Two of our Three ordinances are celebrated and were instituted on the Thursday before Good Friday:

The Lord’s Supper: We believe the Lord’s Supper is a commemoration of the death of Christ for our sins. Christ used the bread as the symbol of His broken body and the cup as the symbol of His shed blood. In receiving the bread and cup, believers express their communion with and commitment to Christ, their expectation of His return, and their hope of eternal life.3

Washing the Saints’ Feet: We believe Washing the Saint’s Feet teaches humility, servanthood, and the need for daily cleansing from all sin. This practice was instituted by the Lord Jesus Christ as an example on the night of His Last Supper and betrayal.4

We believe our Lord Jesus Christ instituted three sacred ordinances.

The first being Christian Baptism: We believe baptism is the immersion of believers in water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.1 Baptism symbolizes the burial and resurrection of Christ, the death of Christians to the world, the cleansing of their souls from sin, their rising to newness of life, their commitment to serve God, and their resurrection at the last day.2

It is the duty and privilege of every believer to observe these sacred ordinances. We believe these ordinances are open to all believers.