The God  &  Country celebration will include live patriotic music, featuring Soloist Jackie Stressman, a military presentation of the colors, worship music brought by First Baptist’s very own Choir & Orchestra, all-American treats, confetti and pyrotechnics for the community to enjoy.

“We are looking forward to welcoming our friends and neighbors in the Fort Lauderdale area and beyond to our God & Country- Patriotic celebration. This will be a Sunday to remember, in which families within our community will be able to celebrate the freedom of living in the greatest nation of all,” said Lead Pastor, James Welch.

The God & Country Patriotic Celebration will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the main Auditorium at First Baptist Fort Lauderdale, 416 N.E. 1st Street, Fort Lauderdale. Doors will open at 9 a.m.

First Baptist Fort Lauderdale is the oldest church in the Greater Fort Lauderdale area. It has been part of the South Florida landscape since 1907, even before the City of Fort Lauderdale was incorporated. Today, First Baptist Fort Lauderdale is a 7-acre landmark right in the heart of Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Over the years, it has become a multicultural church with a congregation composed of over 40 different nationalities. Services are translated into four different languages and are broadcasted online and viewed nation-wide and around the world. For additional information, visit firstbaptistftl.com