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Marcellus and FIBC celebrate church’s 25th anniversary
Austin, TX
First Independent Baptist Church (FIBC), founded
and pastored by Mike Marcellus, celebrated
their 25th anniversary December 5. Texas Governor
Rick Perry sent Marcellus and the church an
official document congratulating them for their
service in the community. Marta Salinas, Governor
Perry’s secretary, who is also a member of the
church, presented it. As a gift, FIBC is sending
Pastor and Mrs. Marcellus on a five-day cruise to
the Yucatan and Cozumel, Mexico.
Marcellus is a 1975 graduate of Baptist
Bible College, Springfield, MO. He has served
the BBFI as a BBC Alumni Association vice
president, Mission Office field representative
for Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic, Texas
BBF vice chairman, South Texas BBF chairman,
and has been on the Texas board of directors for
17 years. Marcellus has also served as the chaplain
of the Texas State Senate.
FIBC experienced its best year of ministry
in 2010 with 220 people being saved, 84 being
baptized, and 15 surrendering for full-time service.
The church has 22 nationalities represented
in their congregation. They are debt free and
will move into a new 500-seat auditorium in a
48,000-square-foot facility in a few months.
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Congregation of
FIBC gathered
to celebrate
church’s anniversary.
Far
right: Mike
and Gina
Marcellus
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Join us at High Street
Wednesday, May 11 &
Sunday, May 15.
Love God. Serve People. Reach the World.
High Street Baptist Church
is grateful to the BBFI & BBC
for allowing us to host the
Wednesday night National
Fellowship meeting.
Please join us for a night of
celebration as we welcome
Jonathan Falwell as our guest
speaker, 7 pm Wednesday.
Many students & scores of
Missionaries who serve around
the world were once a part of
HSBC. We invite all of you & all
our partner BBFI churches to
join us for this special service as
we celebrate 75 years.
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