
ABSC Church Spotlight: First Baptist Maumelle opens Families First Ministry Center
Pastor William Jaques and his wife Marabeth have devoted their lives to caring for those in the foster care system.

Pastor William Jaques and his wife Marabeth have devoted their lives to caring for those in the foster care system.

One Year. That’s how long it was that retired pastor Homer Hinson and his wife Doris were unable to touch each other due to COVID-19 restrictions in Homer’s nursing home.

Gathered around two white foldable tables set with cups of coffee and loads of batting is where you can find the ladies of Graves Memorial Baptist Church’s sewing ministry every Tuesday morning.

As a nine-year-old girl I walked the aisle during children’s church at First Baptist Church of Rogers and was baptized into the saving grace of Jesus. I have vivid memories of our whole congregation gathered in a circle around the sanctuary every Sunday night at the close of evening service, hands joined, voices raised, singing the chorus “We are One in the Bond of Love” in faith together.