First Missionary Baptist Church

05/18/2026

05/17/2026

We are deeply grateful that God has seen fit once again to add to the First Missionary Baptist Church family!

Please join us in extending a beautiful, warm FMBC welcome to Sis. TaLisha Smith, who followed the Lord in believer’s baptism today. Sis. TaLisha, your church family is overjoyed to stand with you, pray for you, and walk alongside you as you begin this incredible next chapter of your faith journey. Heaven is rejoicing, and so are we!

📖 Message Reflection: "Are You Walking Alone?"
Pastor Pickett | Amos 3:3
Today, Pastor Pickett brought a powerful message from Amos 3:3: “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?" He challenged us to look closely at who is leading our steps and reminded us that walking with God requires total alignment with His will. What a perfect confirmation for Sis. TaLisha's step of faith today. She reminds us all that when we walk with Christ and our church family, we never have to walk alone.

Let us keep Sis. TaLisha and the entire FMBC family lifted in prayer this week as we strive to walk in perfect agreement with God!

05/11/2026

📚🔥 Join us this June for the Regular Arkansas Baptist Convention & Young People’s Convention! 🔥📚

🗓 June 14–18, 2026
📍 New St. Hurricane MBC
3319 S. Ohio Street | Pine Bluff, AR

Come be equipped, empowered, and inspired through classes, workshops, worship, music, fellowship, and youth activities designed to strengthen the next generation for Christ.

Bring your family, invite someone, and be there!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the amazing mothers of First Missionary Baptist Church!

Today we celebrate your love, sacrifice, wisdom, and strength. You are truly the light of our lives, so it was only fitting that each mother received a candle from Bath & Body Works as a small reminder of the warmth and light you bring into your homes, families, and our church family.

We were blessed by Pastor Pickett’s powerful message, “When Mama Steps In,” from John 2:1-5 NKJV. Just as Mary stepped in with faith and confidence, mothers continue to step in every day with prayer, guidance, compassion, and love.

“His mother said to the servants, ‘Whatever He says to you, do it.’” John 2:5 NKJV

Thank you for all you do. We honor and appreciate you today and always.

04/27/2026

What a glorious and spirit-filled day at First Missionary Baptist Church as we celebrated the Pastoral Installation of Reverend Joshua X. Pickett! 🙌🏽

From a powerful 11:00 AM worship experience with Reverend Damien Reese, Sr., to an uplifting and anointed 3:00 PM service led by Reverend Dr. Earl M. Graham, the entire day was a beautiful move of God from beginning to end.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all program participants, guest speakers, musicians, leaders, members, and supporters who helped make this sacred occasion so memorable. Your prayers, presence, and service made this day extraordinary.

Today, First Missionary Baptist Church joyfully welcomes Reverend Joshua X. Pickett as our pastor, and we also warmly welcome his wife, Lady Symone Pickett, as we celebrate this new season of leadership with great expectation for what God is going to do.

“Equipped, empowered, and entrusted to edify the body of Christ.” – Ephesians 4:11-12

Please help us officially welcome Pastor Joshua X. Pickett and Lady Symone Pickett, and continue praying for First Missionary Baptist Church as we move forward together in faith! ❤️

04/20/2026

It’s almost time! Join us for a spirit-filled occasion as we celebrate the Pastoral Installation of Reverend Joshua Pickett at First Missionary Baptist Church — beat us there, don’t meet us there… you don’t want to miss this!

🗓 Sunday, April 26, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM
📍 4500 Faucett Road, Pine Bluff, AR

Come experience a day of uplifting worship, fellowship, and the Word of God as we officially install our pastor.

✨ Guest Speakers:
• 11:00 AM – Rev. Damien Reese, Sr. (St. Paul Baptist Church, Longview, TX)
• 3:00 PM – Rev. Dr. Earl M. Graham (Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Little Rock, AR)

Let’s gather together as one body in Christ to celebrate what God is doing in this new season. Bring your family, invite a friend, and come expecting a blessing!

📖 “Equipped, empowered, and entrusted to edify the body of Christ.” – Ephesians 4:11–12

04/20/2026

A huge thank you to Destiny Worship Center for inviting the FMBC Youth Department to Gospel Skate Night! We had an absolute blast and truly felt the spirit of togetherness.

Special shout-out to Kim Fox for the personal invite. Thank you for thinking of us and making sure we were part of this wonderful evening!

It wasn’t just the kids out there, because our Pastor, First Lady, Youth Director, and one of our Deaconesses were all "rolling" right along with them. Between the music, the laughter, and a few "graceful" falls, it was a night of pure joy.

We loved every minute of this collaboration! Please keep us in mind for any future joint endeavors as we can’t wait to fellowship with you all again soon.

04/19/2026

Today was a powerful Sunday as we witnessed three young men, Brayden Watson, Kavion Watson, and SaVierre Byrd, take the life-changing step of baptism!

We are so proud of these young men and their commitment to Christ. We thank God for their hearts and for the incredible families walking alongside them.

Our youth ushers did a fantastic job today. We even had several new members on their post today for the first time, and they all served with excellence.

The spirit was truly moving as Pastor-Elect Pickett delivered a stirring message: "Stir up the Gift" (2 Timothy 1:6-7). It was a perfect charge for our entire church to stop sitting on our talents and start using our gifts for His glory!

04/06/2026

A new chapter begins, and God’s hand is on it.

You are invited to the Pastoral Installation of Reverend Joshua Pickett at First Missionary Baptist Church in Pine Bluff.

Sunday, April 26, 2026
Two powerful services you do not want to miss!

11:00 AM
Guest Speaker: Reverend Damien Reese, Sr.
St. Paul Baptist Church, Longview, Texas

3:00 PM
Guest Speaker: Reverend Dr. Earl M. Graham
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Little Rock, Arkansas

Expect strong Word, uplifting worship, and a spirit-filled experience. This is a moment of celebration, unity, and purpose.

Bring your family. Invite a friend. Be in the room.

04/05/2026

The house was full. Beautiful faces. Bright colors. Hearts ready.

Dressed in Sunday best, we gathered to lift up the name of our risen Savior. From Gospel of Luke 24:1–8, Pastor-Elect Pickett brought a powerful word, “A Promise Kept.” He reminded us that God does exactly what He says. The tomb is empty. The promise still stands.

Our children blessed us with recitations, readings, and demonstrations that showed the love and sacrifice of Jesus.

We pray your heart was filled. We pray your faith was strengthened.

If you visited with us, we would love to see you again soon. There is always a place for you here. We are Bible based, Christ centered, Holy Spirit led, and mission bound.

Happy Resurrection Sunday.