Since 1882, the First Baptist Church of Statesboro has been a fixture on North Main Street with a very active and vibrant congregation. This Sunday's groundbreaking ceremony for the church's new sanctuary will mark the most recent chapter in the church's efforts to meet the needs of its constituents while augmenting its ongoing commitment to reach out to the community. "In 2000, the church conducted a church wide spiritual vision weekend," said First Baptist pastor Dr. John Waters.