Bible Baptist Church

02/20/2026

We received a great report from our Mission's office in Springfield! Reports in from 2025 has our missionaries around the world seeing over 99,000 professions of faith this last year and 266 new churches started. Now this is from all the 600+ Baptist Bible Fellowship Missionaries which of course would include the almost 55 missionaries that our church financially and prayerfully supports. Praise the Lord!

01/12/2026

What a blessing today at Bible Baptist Church in Ottumwa! We had the joy of baptizing a father and his son-in-law.
If you’ve trusted Christ and have been putting off baptism, we want to encourage you to take that next step of faith. It doesn’t save us, but it does honor the Lord and follow His command. We’re thankful for those being baptized and excited that more are scheduled in the weeks ahead.
“Then they that gladly received his word were baptized.” (Acts 2:41)

12/23/2025

Special Guest Sunday December 28, 10:30 AM - Randy Davis of Drawing Closer Ministries.

Everyone welcome!

We are pleased to welcome our friend Randy Davis. Randy is a talented chalk artist and Bible teacher who shares God’s Word through visual art, music, and Scripture.

A love offering will be taken to help support his ministry and travel expenses. Thank you for your generosity, and let’s give Randy a warm Bible Baptist Church welcome!--

No other services on this day.

12/23/2025

https://www.rfh-ia.com/obituaries/Helena-Mcfarland

The funeral service for Helena McFarland, a long-time member of Bible Baptist Church, will be held Tuesday, December 30, at 1:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Shaul Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday, December 29, at Reece Funeral Home, beginning at 11:00 a.m., with the family greeting friends from 5:00–7:00 p.m.
A meal will be held at the church after the committal. We
will provide sandwiches and chips. Please bring a salad or dessert if able. To help, see Patty Wagner. Those not attending the cemetery may remain at the church for coffee or hot chocolate.--
Our prayers and deepest sympathies to the families!
The funeral service for Helena McFarland, a long-time member of Bible Baptist Church, will be held Tuesday, December 30, at 1:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Shaul Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday, December 29, at Reece Funeral Home, beginning at 11:00 a.m., with the family greeting friends from 5:00–7:00 p.m.
A meal will be held at the church after the committal. We
will provide sandwiches and chips. Please bring a salad or dessert if able. To help, see Patty Wagner. Those not attending the cemetery may remain at the church for coffee or hot chocolate.--
Our prayers and deepest sympathies to the families!

Reece Funeral Home provides funeral, memorial, personalization, aftercare, pre-planning and cremation services in Ottumwa, IA.

12/17/2025

🎄 You’re Invited to a Special Sunday at Bible Baptist Church! 🎄
Join us this Sunday for a wonderful day of worship, fellowship, and Christmas celebration!
🕙 10:00 AM
• Sunday School for all ages -Ladies’ Meeting will be held in the Sanctuary
🕚 11:00 AM – Morning Worship Service
Our Children’s Choir will present a delightful Christmas program titled
✨ “A Peanut Butter Christmas” ✨
This heartwarming presentation is sure to bless your family and remind us of the true meaning of the season.
🍽️ Christmas Banquet to Follow
Immediately after the program, please stay and enjoy a Christmas Banquet in the church. It will be a special time of food, fellowship, and celebration for everyone.
Bring your family, invite a friend, and come celebrate the joy of Christmas with us. We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️🎄

12/12/2025

Church-We are POSTPONING our Christmas Luncheon scheduled for this Sunday due to more snow coming on Saturday. We will plan for Sunday, December 21 after the morning worship service.

10/01/2025

Bible Baptist is thrilled to welcome Steve Bender as our guest speaker for Missions Sunday! Steve has faithfully served as Associate Mission Director over Missionary Care at the BBFI Mission Office for the past 25 years.
Steve and Jenell Bender, who served in Korea from 1984 to 1998, have recently been reinstated as BBFI missionaries through the STEP program. Now, God has called them back to the mission field to continue encouraging and supporting missionaries worldwide. Join us for a Chicken dinner after the service!

09/17/2025

🎉✨ AWANA Starts Tomorrow! ✨🎉

Hey kids and families! Tomorrow night—Wednesday, September 17th, from 6:30–8:00 p.m.—AWANA kicks off at Bible Baptist Church! 🙌

AWANA is an awesome program just for kids ages 4 years through 6th grade. Join us for a night packed with:
🎯 Game Time – fun challenges and activities!
📖 Handbook Time – learning God’s Word in exciting ways!
💬 Council Time – Bible stories and lessons you can use every day!

It’s the perfect place to have fun, meet new friends, and grow in your faith. Bring your energy, bring your smile, and don’t miss out—we can’t wait to see you there! 🎈

08/09/2025

Update on Lynn Spore, our Missionary to Vanuatu: Lynn’s mastectomy surgery went very well. She is recovering in what is called the high dependency unit because of her heart condition. We praise God for His blessings and watch care over her. Thank you for your prayers on her behalf. Please don’t stop there is still quite a recovery road ahead. Lord willing Lynn will be released from hospital on Monday.
Once again words cannot express this husband’s thanks for the prayer on her behalf.

In His Service
Steve and Lynn Spore
Vanuatu

07/10/2025

And that’s a wrap! Our God is powerful! VBS Everest was a lot of fun and the kids learned lots about how God provides, God comforts and God heals! Thank you to all the volunteers who made our week go great!! Thanks to all the parents for allowing us to work with your children!!

07/09/2025

Please remember the Wagner family in prayer. Terry is now with Jesus!!

View Terry Wagner's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

06/30/2025