First Assembly of God in Philadelphia was built in its current location in 1974. It has been served by many wonderful pastors over the years. Among them the Rev. Bob Wilburn, the current district superintendent for the state of Mississippi.

Our church has a very outward philosophy, giving heavily to missions and finding new and creative ways to positively affect the community. All are welcome to walk through our doors where we believe spiritual, emotional and physical healing is available for all.

Our mission purpose is to “Seek God, Reach The Lost, and Grow the Found.”

The best description of who we are is “Small Church, Big Heart, Huge Vision, Infinite God.”

About the church:

Name: Philadelphia First Assembly of God.

Pastor: Rev. Austin Bishop – 8 years.

Denomination: Assembly of God.

Founded: Early to mid-1970s.

Address: 10141 Herman Alford Memorial Hwy. in Philadelphia.

Members: 35.

Contact Info: PhillyFirstRev@gmail.com or 601-938-2471.

Service Times:

Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School – Worship Service – 10:45 a.m., Youth 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Discipleship Classes.

Special upcoming events:

Multiple community outreaches.

Annual event special to our church:

Trunk or Treat the Sunday before Halloween from 2-4 p.m.

Thanksgiving meal and Teen Challenge Service on the Sunday before Thanksgiving.

Worship Site Profile is published Fridays in The Meridian Star. Recommend your site to cowens@themeridianstar.com.