First Baptist Church of Gillette plans Oct. 5 new facility dedication

PALMETTO — The First Baptist Church of Gillette will dedicate its new 12,850-square-foot sanctuary and school building at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 5. The public is invited.

First Baptist Church of Gillette, 3301 97th St. E., Palmetto, dates to 1850, but officially organized in 1868.The new sanctuary building will house a nursery center, several Sunday school classrooms, dedicated choir room, fellowship hall and a kitchen/serving area.

The new building, built by David Windham Construction Inc. of Bradenton, is also home to the Family Life Community School, a K-12 Christian School, which meets three days a week.

Information: 941-722-1937.

This story was originally published September 28, 2014 at 9:35 PM with the headline "First Baptist Church of Gillette plans Oct. 5 new facility dedication."