What First Baptist Church of Hudson, NH Believes and Who Leads It
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First Baptist Church of Hudson, NH is a Christian church that describes its purpose as "To Know Christ and to Make Him Known." Its website points to two main sources for its beliefs — a "What we Believe" page and a "Church Covenant" — and identifies Pastor Moa as the pastor who delivers sermons. The site also lists a "Pastor" page and a "History" page for background on the congregation.
Where the church states its beliefs
The site organizes its identity and doctrine across several pages:
- What we Believe — the primary statement of faith.
- Church Covenant — the commitments members make to one another and to the church.
- About Us — general background on the congregation.
- History — how the church came to be.
- Our Sanctuary and 1815 Communion Set — pages describing the physical space and a historic item used in communion.
If you want the actual wording of the beliefs, the "What we Believe" and "Church Covenant" pages are the place to read them directly, since the site does not reproduce their full text on the home page.
Who leads the church
Pastor Moa is named as the pastor delivering sermons. One example shown on the site is a sermon titled "Come, Rest, Belong," which draws on:
- Matthew 11:28–30
- Galatians 5:25
- Ephesians 2:19–22
The site also has a dedicated Pastor page, which is where you would look for more detail about the pastor and leadership.
How a service is structured
A listed morning service gives a sense of the format:
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Time | 10:30 a.m. Morning Service |
| Prelude | 10:25–10:30 a.m. (Zoom participants muted) |
| Scripture reading | Matthew 11:28–30; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 2:19–22 (Bryon Zakos) |
| Sermon | "Come, Rest, Belong" — Pastor Moa |
| Bulletin | Available via a "Click here to view Bulletin" link |
Services are offered via Zoom, and past sermons are available under Video Recordings in the menu.
Ministries and activities
Beyond worship, the site lists:
- Food Pantry
- Missions
- Other WWW (additional external links)
- Schedule of Events, Sunday Schedule, and Weekly Meetings for recurring gatherings
- Church Directory and Contact Us for reaching the church
One ministry example described on the site is Dress A Girl Around The World, a campaign under Hope 4 Women International (a 501(c)(3) organization). According to the site, women of the church sewed 46 dresses that were delivered on Wednesday, February 7th.
Practical notes for a first visit
- Check the Schedule of Events and Sunday Schedule pages, since the site lists both a Sunday schedule and weekly meetings.
- If you plan to join by Zoom, note the prelude runs 10:25–10:30 a.m. and Zoom participants are muted during it.
- Use the Contact Us page or Church Directory if you need to reach someone directly.
- The Bulletin link on the service listing gives the order of service and readings.
The site does not state a specific denominational affiliation beyond the name "First Baptist," so for doctrinal specifics, read the "What we Believe" and "Church Covenant" pages rather than relying on the label alone.