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Welcome to Palm Sunday services at First Baptist Church! We are thankful to have you worshiping with us today. This weekend is special also because it’s our Commitment Day for our ANCHORED Capital Campaign. We are having this campaign to set up the church for the future as we carry out several projects. By working together and doing our part, …
We are coming to the most significant time of our church year. As we celebrate the resurrection of Christ, we also remember the significance of this event. Paul clearly stated the case: “If Christ has not been raised, we are of all people most to be pitied.” Our hope and our faith is in the finished work of Christ on …
A New Two Year Record! Over the last few weeks, I have reported to you how our worship and Bible Study (Connect Groups) have been trending up. Two weeks ago we hit a two year high for worship attendance. That was very encouraging. This past weekend we did that again. In fact, we not only hit a two year high, …
Everything at First Baptist Church seems to be getting back to normal, and normal feels so good. Here are some “normal” things that are happening: This weekend is Disciple Now Weekend, an intense time of growth, fun, worship, and fellowship for our Student Ministry. Dr. Jamie Dew, President of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Leavell College, is the special …
We have had two long and difficult years. Two years ago this weekend was the last “normal” weekend of worship we have had. The two years since have been filled with worry, anguish, and grief for almost every family. Many families have experienced difficulty and pain – some because of Covid, and others for various life-changing reasons. We should not …
Today we begin a new sermon series entitled: “ANCHORED” as we look forward to getting ourselves ready for Easter and for our new capital campaign. The series is a “Tell me the story of Jesus” series and will look at the life, ministry, and teaching of Jesus as found in the gospels. I hope that you will join with me …
Martha and I are taking a few days off this week, but we are looking forward to seeing you next weekend. We are also looking forward to getting ourselves ready for Easter and for our new capital campaign with the sermon series entitled: “Anchored.” The series will be a “Tell me the story of Jesus“ series. We will look at …
Last week I shared with you six physical goals for 2022. These are the things we want to accomplish to position us for a future of ministry at this location. Let me remind you of these six goals: 1. Purchase the 15.46 acres which adjoins our property along Highway 1085. For possible use: additional parking, recreation fields, a family gymnasium/family …
Our Physical Goals for 2022 I have written and spoken previously about our physical goals for the new year. These are things that we hope to begin immediately and finish over the next three years. Please look at these needs with me. 1. Purchase the 15.46 acres which adjoins our property along Highway 1085. We have discussed and voted on …
