First Samuel Missionary Baptist Church

There’s a seat saved for you this Sunday.

First Samuel is a neighborhood Missionary Baptist church on the west side of Indianapolis — warm worship, honest teaching, and a table that always has room. Whoever you are, however you come, you’re welcome here.

Morning worship Sundays 11:15 AM  ·  1402 N Belleview Pl, Indianapolis

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First Samuel Missionary Baptist Church — the brick building and bell tower on Belleview Place

First time? You’re the guest of honor.

Walking into a new church takes nerve — we remember that. At First Samuel somebody will meet you at the door, hand you a printed bulletin, and help you find a seat. Most folks dress casual. Come as you are.

Prayer starts at 8:30, Bible Boot Camp at 10:00, and morning worship at 11:15. Come for one or stay for all three.

What to expect on Sunday

Our mission

To manifest, magnify and glorify God by serving mankind.

Life at First Samuel

The doors are open all week.

Blessing students and their backpacks before the school year
Blessing backpacks before the school year
Volunteers handing out boxes of groceries at the food pantry
Groceries for any neighbor, no questions asked
A young neighbor celebrating at the church's community day
Community day on the church lot

“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”

Psalm 133:1

The work of the week

Church doesn’t end when the amen does.

  1. Children's Ministry

    Bible teaching and care for kids, from nursery through elementary, while parents worship.

  2. Youth & Teen Ministry

    A place for teens to ask real questions and grow in faith.

  3. Weekly Small Groups

    Midweek gatherings to study the Word and check on one another.

See all eight ministries

Next up at First Samuel

Mark the calendar.

Every event

  • Community Food Pantry

    Date:August 22 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Fellowship Hall

    Free groceries for any neighbor, no questions asked. Volunteers meet at 9:00 AM to set up tables and sort donations.

  • Back-to-School Backpack Blessing

    Date:August 23 · During 11:15 AM worship · Sanctuary

    Students and teachers, bring your backpacks — we'll pray over the new school year and send every child home with supplies.

  • Men's Fellowship Breakfast

    Date:September 12 · 8:30 AM · Fellowship Hall

    Hot breakfast, a short devotion, and planning for fall work days around the building. Bring a friend.

Your giving stays in the neighborhood.

First Samuel is a 501(c)(3) — every gift is tax-deductible (EIN 35-1853259), and every dollar goes to work you can see from Belleview Place: the food pantry, the lights, the choir robes, the Sunday morning bread.

Ways to give