The Spring Bible Conference at Dry Creek was cancelled .
The next BYAH Luncheon will be on Tuesday, April 16th. The group will start gathering at 10:30am and lunch will be served at 11:00am. Meat will be provided.
Please bring a side dish or dessert to complement the meal. Children from Mother’s Day Out will present the program.
Be sure and mark your calendar!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
June 17-21
We need for VBS:
1 Leader for afternoon recreation
Adult and Youth Helpers in every class
PINEWOOD DERBY
The Annual Pinewood Derby Races will be May 8th in the Family Life Center. Children 1st thru 6th grade may participate. Please see Bro. Brian for rules and guidelines to build your car. We look forward to seeing all of the creative cars.
Session 1- Audio missing
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
Dear Church Family,
His name is Rodney, and he is my friend.
Several years ago, Jo and I took a little 48 hour trip to New Orleans. We love the food and the music, and we always find ourselves hanging out on the benches along the river. This particular trip was no exception, and after a long afternoon of drifting around the Quarter, eating a beignet, looking at art, we needed a rest on a bench.
As we were gazing at the lazy, powerful Mississippi River, I sensed a presence near me. A disheveled, homeless man, slumped into the bench next to me. “How’s it going?”, I sheepishly asked? “It’s alright”. He answered. (He didn’t look alright, by the way). “What is your name?” “Rodney” “What is your story?” I asked directly.
He said he needed to stay awake till Monday so that he could get into Charity Hospital and get his leg amputated. He was so determined to get that leg amputated. “What is wrong with your leg?” I was hooked. He lifted his pants leg and I saw the most swollen, painful leg EVER! “How did that happen?”, I asked with a growing concern. Rodney began to tell me the story of coming to New Orleans with his mom when he was 18. He was from Minnesota and had never been to the Big Easy. He was hooked. His mom told him to never come back, but years later, after his mom passed away, he decided (against her dying wishes) to return to New Orleans. Well, one thing led to another (after all, it is New Orleans) and Rodney was on the street. His leg got hurt when he stepped in front of a car and got run over. And now, the only cure was amputation. He had an appointment on Monday, but he had to make sure he did not sleep on a bench and miss the appointment.
“I will give you money for a shelter, Rodney” I generously offered. “Nope” “used up all my days at the shelter.”, Rodney abruptly replied. “And if I fall asleep in New Orleans, they will arrest me and put me in jail. I can’t miss my appointment.” He kept repeating the phrase, “I’ll be alright!” “I’ll be alright!”
We gave him some money for food, and I gave him my business card. As we walked away, I noticed him shopping for a
po-boy at one of the shops nearby. I prayed that he would be “alright”.
Months later, I was in the middle of a busy day at the church where I served as the pastor. A call came in from a person who would not leave a message. I could not take the call and the person just kept calling. After about the 4th call, my youth pastor answered the call and said, “I think you better take this.” I hurriedly answered the phone and it was Rodney. I was floored.
“What can I do for you Rodney?”, I asked, somewhat embarrassed in my spirit. “I don’t need anything”, Rodney smile back through the phone. “I just wanted you to know that ….I am alright”. He began to tell me that he made his appointment on Monday, and his leg was amputated. He had been in the hospital in recovery from the complications of surgery. “You need anything Rodney?” I asked urgently. “No”, Rodney cheerfully replied. “I just wanted you that I was alright. I am going back to Minnesota, and I am never coming back to New Orleans. I just wanted you to know I am alright” And with that, he was gone.
I think of my friend often, and I think of how thankful I am that God gives us friends that will forever change our lives.
I am alright too,
Dr. j
Dear Church Family;
It was a recent foggy, rainy morning in Jennings. I had cooked Jordan breakfast and sent him off to school. Now it was my turn. Fried egg and cheese sandwich on a bagel bun. Yum! It was a good one. I had taken one bite. The cheese was melted to perfection. The yellow was hard, but not too hard. The edges of the egg were crispy, just right. I wanted to finish eating right there, but it was time for me to leave to go to an early appointment. No worries, I will just take this beautiful eggcheesebagel sandwich with me and eat it in the truck.
As I was putting my briefcase in the back seat, tragedy struck. The plastic plate holding my eggcheesebagel…..cracked!!! AArrgghh!! Down, down down, went my eggcheesebagel. Splat. In the mud. Aarrgghh!!! I seriously considered the five second rule, but the mud, the glorious mud, kept that from being my option. In about 100 miles of thought, all sorts of frustrating, complaining ideas flashed and started, (I said started) to rush through my head. I mean, I deserved that eggcheesebagel, and since it was taken away from me, and, and no one was watching, I figured that a pitty party/complaint session was in order.
But then I heard a voice in my spirit. It was God. And He said, “Don’t you dare throw a fit!” Ooooo! He began to flash before my mind thoughts of hungry people all over the world that had no eggcheesebagel this morning. He flashed across my mind people who would gladly pick up that food from the mud. He flashed across my mind all the goodness that He has provided for me, just because. “Don’t you dare throw a fit this morning!” You know, when God speaks, He makes a very compelling argument for doing what He says. So, I picked up my mess, and went on with my day. I was so glad God kept me from sinning, and complaining, over a lost eggcheesebagel.
Thank you Lord,
Dr. j
Speaker – Jacob Crawford
Worship Leader – Kevin Williams
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D-Now is a weekend of hearing and studying God’s Word, worship, service and fellowship. D-Now is quickly approaching and youth groups from across our community are joining in and preparing for a great weekend. Our theme is Exchange: Gaining through giving up. We will highlight the great exchanges that must be made in order to follow after Christ; which will lead to the greatest exchange of all: death for life.
This year, D-Now will be March 29th-31st. The cost is $30 which includes food, t-shirt and books. We will be joining in with other churches to build a community of fellowship and unity.
More details and FAQs are below. Click here to register or sign up with Derrick.
Theme: Exchange: Gaining through Giving Up
Dates: March 29th – 31st
Speaker: Joe Wood, UL BCM Director
Worship: Cameron Williams
Cost: $30/student
Who: Students 7th-12th grade
Where: First Baptist Church Jennings
What to bring:
What is D-Now?
D-Now stands for Disciple Now. It’s a weekend where students are challenged to either begin a growing relationship with God or take the next step in their faith with God. The goal is to challenge students to grow, and example what a healthy disciple’s life looks. The weekend entails large groups teaching and worship, small group time with Bible teaching, accountability and prayer, service projects, and plenty of time to meet and hang out with friends.
What is the theme Exchange about?
The theme Exchange is based from Ephesian 2:4-5 “Because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions.” In every exchange, something must be given up in order for something to be gained. At the heart of the Gospel, there is a single, powerful exchange that occurred when a flawless savior took the flaws of humanity to the cross, exchanging His life for ours.
But this one exchange actually empowers countless exchanges in the lives of those who will believe and follow. Death for Life. Self for Christ. Hate for Love. Comfort for Calling.
What does the cost cover?
The cost is $30 per student. That covers the t-shirt, food, and book that each student will receive. It also covers the cost of supplies and equipment that will be used for the weekend.
Are there scholarships available?
Scholarships are available, but must be requested in person prior to the weekend. If you would like to give a scholarship or make a donation, please contact Derrick Laughlin or visit our Give page.
Where do students stay?
Students will be staying at host homes. Host homes are homes of current, active church members who have agreed to host the students. Each group is gender-based, (guys with guys and girls with girls), and their group leader will be present with them. Host homes are only used for sleeping and showering. All other activities will take place at the church.
I want to help. How can I sign up?
We also love to have extra help. You can head over to the registration page, and sign-up as a volunteer. You can choose the area you would like to serve, and we will be in touch with you shortly.
Seamless is a 7 session study that covers people, places and promises of the Bible; weaving together both the Old and New Testaments.
Wednesdays- began January 23rd at 6pm in the Young Adult Classroom.
Sundays- began January 27th at 5pm in the Young Adult Classroom.
Books are $10.
Call Rene to register at 513-7470.