About Round Island Baptist Church was established June 17, 1817, with twelve members who elected Jeremiah Tucker as the first Pastor. The church met five miles south of the present location on Browns Ferry Road until July of 1822 when it moved to the current location where Browns Ferry Road crosses Broyles Creek. In August of 1870 Mt. Pisgah and Round Island united into one body adopting the name Round Island. In September 1916, Round Island Baptist Church hosted the first session of the Limestone County Baptist Association. In the early 1900's additions were made to the main building and in May 1937 a Sunday school expansion was added. A new sanctuary building was built in 1957 and an education building was built in 1974. The current sanctuary was completed and opened for Easter Service on April 20th, 2003.
As you can see, there have been a lot of changes at RIBC since June of 1817 including our most recent addition, the MAC (Ministry Activity Center). Whether in old buildings or new, new sanctuary or old, RIBC is GOD's House. You are invited to come and join the members of Round Island Baptist Church and become part of her history in serving the Lord Jesus Christ.
Ministries
Ministries Home 
There are many ministry opportunities at Round Island. On the following pages are just a few. As Round Island continues to grow so does the need for servants whose heart is dedicated to following God's call. Round Island Baptist is a dynamic, thriving part of the Athens area and there is always a place to serve. We would love for you to become a part of our family and see the love of God at work.
The Church Where Love Lives!
Pre-School 
The Preschool Department of Round Island Baptist Church strives to provide quality care in a Christian environment for children, birth through kindergarten. We begin at an early age telling the children how Jesus loves them and helping them learn that church is a happy place to be to learn about God. Classes are provided for preschoolers during Sunday school, Discipleship Training, and Wednesday evenings. Church members volunteer on a rotating basis to provide child care during Worship Services for age’s birth through three-year-olds. Child care is also available during special Bible studies and events. The Preschool leaders and other volunteers look forward to the opportunity to touch your child's life for Jesus and Eternity.
Childrens 
The Children's Ministries of Round Island Baptist Church brings the Word of God to your child through many avenues and activities. Some of these include:
Sunday school each Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
Children's Church each Sunday at 10:15 a.m.
Children's Choir, Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
AWANA, Sunday at 5:30 p.m. (August-May)
Through these programs and extracurricular events, a foundation is built in each heart. This foundation is the beginning knowledge of who Jesus Christ is and what His purpose was in coming to earth, dying on the cross and rising from the grave. The promise in John 3:16 is instilled in their hearts so they know how much God loves each one.
Round Island Baptist Church Children's Ministry with the teachers and volunteers look forward to sharing with your child through the various worship opportunities.
Youth R.E.F.L.E.C.T. Student Ministry
The object of the Youth and Student Ministries are to encourage a daily relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Round Island Baptist Church strives to achieve this goal in three ways:
1. By teaching the Word of God in such a way that youth can relate to its principles and apply its instruction.
James 1:25 Psalm 119:37 Colossians 12:16
2. By learning to respectfully worship our holy Lord and Savior through song and by how we live our lives.
Psalm 29:1-2 Hebrews 12:28 Colossians 2:16
3. By providing year-round programming of events and activities that establish and encourage Christian fellowship and highlight the ministry of the church.
Ephesians 4:3 Romans 14:9 Hebrews 10:25
The Youth and Student Ministries consist of:
Sunday school, Discipleship Training--Sundays
Worship Service and Bible Study--Wednesday Night
Monthly Events
Summer Camps and Mission Opportunities
Youth Site
Sunday School Sunday School Director - Joe Orfield
Preschool & Children's Department
(Ronda Nichelson, Director )
Bed Babies; Joyce Osborn, Carrie Lash & Sherrie Bryant
1 Year Olds; Barbara Barnett
2 Year Olds; Jan Brooks & Sharon McMeans
3 Year Olds; Peggy Russell & Michelle Roberson
4 Year Olds; Zona Barnett & Glenda Davis
Kindergarten; Rocine McWhirter
1st Grade; Horace Barnett Jr.
2nd Grade; Ben and Miranda Looney
3rd Grade; Joy Woodward & Raven Fussell
4th Grade; Kathy Najera
5th & 6th Grade; Karen Lowe
Adult Department (Joe Orfield, Director)
Adult Couples 1 (20-35); Jimmy Woodward
Adult Couples 3 (40-55); Russ McNutt & Grady Patrick
Adult Couples 4 (50-65); Gene Russell & Roy Sullivan
Ladies 1 (25-55); Linda Black & Brenda Escue
Ladies 2 (55-75); Mary Emma Weeks & Lila Evans
Ladies 3 (75+); Ruth Ann Taylor
Men's 1 (60-85); Ricky Barron
Young Adults 1; Rusty & Sherry Cooper
Mixed Couples; John Crews & Trent Parson
Co-ed (24-30); Kevin Lash
Youth Girls; Lynne Abney, Carol Morring
Youth Boys; Richard Abney, Levoy Morring
AWANA 
Sunday Night, 5:00 PM
Classes
Bed Babies-2 Years
Puggles - 2 year olds
Cubbies - 3 & 4 year olds
Sparks - K, 1, 2 grades
Truth & Training - 3, 4, 5, & 6 grades
Trek - 7th & 8th grades
Journey - 9th-12th grades
Music Music Director - John Tucker
The Music Ministry is an important part of Round Island Baptist Church. The word of God is filled with scriptures about singing, music and praise. Our services are geared toward a blended style of worship in that we try to incorporate different styles of music in our worship services. If you have the desire to sing in our Worship Choir, it is our hope you will join us for rehearsal on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in the Choir Room. This choir is for those adults who want to use their God-given talents to sing praise to Him. No auditions or music reading skills are required, so you can just relax and enjoy some wonderful fellowship and fun with people who love to sing and lead in worship.
We also have a Children's choir that meet on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM. This choir is under the capable leadership of Jenny Green and Patsy Warren, and this group sings for us regularly. They are such a blessing to our church. They will definitely put a smile on your face. It is our desire at Round Island Baptist Church to offer a place of Christian Service in the Music Ministry to everyone who has a desire to use his or her talents in the service to our Lord whether it be by singing or playing an instrument. We view the music and praise part of worship as a ministry and we want to offer you an opportunity to be a part of that ministry.
MINISTRIES
- Ministries Home
- Pre-School
- Childrens
- Youth
- Sunday School
- AWANA
- Music
A18 Project Acts 1:8 "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
RIBC strives to be a New Testament Church involved in the Great Commission. All of our ministries and mission projects have this focus - to Glorify God and to reach people for Jesus! We provide numerous opportunities for you to share the gospel in your local community and neighborhood as well as our nation and the rest of the world. Please feel free to contact us about our mission and outreach efforts.
REACH WEEK
Pastor Mike will make annoucement for designated week.
Monday- Love Your Neighbor – prayer walk or ride/ Connect with people
Tuesday- Day of Prayer- pray for missionaries and those who are not saved
Wednesday- Shut-in Meals and Visits
Thursday- Nursing Homes – 9:30-11:30
Friday and Saturday- Lifestyle Evangelism- reach the people God places in your life
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Gallery There is a never ending supply of activities at Round Island. Worship, Teaching, Fun, Food, Family, Friends and most of all...LOVE!
Please come join us as we celebrate the life God has given us.
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Know Jesus Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Revelation 3:20, John 1:12, 1 John 1:9, John 3:16-17, Romans 10:9-13
www.biblegateway.com
Good News!
Jesus loves you and died to pay the price for your sins so you don't have to. It is so simple to accept this free gift. All you have to do is pray this simple pray and ask God to forgive you and come live in you heart. God loves you so much He didn't want to go through eternity without you.
Salvation Prayer
Dear God in heaven, I come to you in the name of Jesus. I acknowledge to You that I am a sinner, and I am sorry for my sins and the life that I have lived; I need your forgiveness. I believe that your only begotten Son Jesus Christ shed His precious blood on the cross at Calvary and died for my sins, and I am now willing to turn from my sin. You said in Your Holy Word, Romans 10:9 that if we confess the Lord our God and believe in our hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead, we shall be saved. Right now I confess Jesus as the Lord of my soul. With my heart, I believe that God raised Jesus from the dead. This very moment I accept Jesus Christ as my own personal Savior and according to His Word, right now I am saved.
Thank you Jesus for your unlimited grace which has saved me from my sins. I thank you Jesus that your grace never leads to license, but rather it always leads to repentance. Therefore Lord Jesus transform my life so that I may bring glory and honor to you alone and not to myself.
Thank you Jesus for dying for me and giving me eternal life. Amen.
Please use the email form to let us know so we can pray with you and help you celebrate your new life. This email goes directly to Pastor Mike.
