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First Baptist Church, History

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First Baptist Church, History

August 20, 2026

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First Baptist Church in El Paso began on August 26, 1882, when fourteen Baptists met in the home of Major W. F. Fewel, a Methodist, with missionary pastor the Rev. George W. Baines, Jr. Baines preached from Genesis 28:10, the group sang “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” and they agreed to meet…

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