An integral part of worship at the La Grange 1st Free Will Baptist is music and drama. The choir, under the direction of Marian Kennedy, sings an anthem during most Sunday morning worship services. Often there is also other special music during the worship services, vocal and instrumental. The children and youth also present dramas and musicals during the year.
In December of 2010, a new Christmas tradition began at La Grange First Free Will Baptist Church with the beginning of "The Journey to Bethlehem" dinner theatre. "The Journey to Bethlehem" tells the Biblical story of the birth of the Savior through drama and music. It is an original production compiled by the pastor and the music director.
Due to the ongoing pandemic, we did not perform the Journey to Bethlehem in 2020 or 2021. During this time we streamed a prior Journey to Bethlehem and other seasonal skits. In 2021, "The Sanders Family Christmas" was performed live. In 2022, we returned to the "Journey to Bethlehem" dinner theater. The 2023 Journey to Bethlehem program is planned for December 3 and 4. We will begin accepting reservations in October. Reservations are required. Please contact Tiffany Creech @ 252-286-5311 to reserve.
In April of 2023, the Living Lord's Supper (Maundy Thursday communion service) was again presented.