Summer Sunday Nights

June 4 | Youth vs Adult Volleyball | Sponsored by Personnel

June 11 | Old Tyme Gospel Sing-Along | Sponsored by Finance

June 18 | Homemade Ice Cream Social | Sponsored by Bereavement

June 25 | VBS Prep Night

July 2 | Watermelon & Fellowship | Sponsored by Deacons

July 16 | Movie Night | Sponsored by Properties

July 23 | Karaoke Night | Sponsored by Audio/Visual Committee

July 30 | Talent Show | Sponsored by Missions
* If you would like to sign up for the Talent Show, click HERE.

August 6 | Back to School Prayer Night

VBS 2023

Spin the spinner, beat the clock, skip ahead, level up, and play to win! You’ll need to bring your A-game for this VBS. Twists & Turns is a fantastical celebration of games of all kinds. From classic tabletop games to video games and more, kids will play their way through VBS while learning that Jesus guides them through all the twists and turns of their lives. They’ll find that even when they mess up it’s never “game over.”


PreK 4 - Kindergarten (Just Completed)  8:30am - 11:30am 

** PreK 4 kids must be 4 years old by June 26, 2023

1st - 6th Grade (Just Completed)  8:30am - 2pm 


VBS is free of charge! All kids will receive a snack; lunch provided for 1st - 6th graders.  Please inform us of any allergies or safety restrictions at registration.

Please note the dismissal time for PreK and Kindergarten will be at 11:30AM. 1st - 6th grade will dismiss at 2PM.

Arrival/Check-In will be at the Family Life Center. 

Dismissal will be at the horseshoe driveway on Curtis St. Please stay in your vehicle and follow the line.

Family Night will be Friday, June 30th at 6pm, in the sanctuary. Refreshments will follow in the gym.


VBS Scripture: Make your ways known to me, Lord; teach me your paths. Psalm 25:4

Motto: Following Jesus changes everything.

Journey To The Cross

We are excited to invite our community to join us the week before Easter for Journey to the Cross!

Jesus’s Journey to the Cross didn’t start in Bethlehem. It actually began in the Garden of Eden. Join us as we journey through Scripture to learn about why Jesus came to earth and why His Journey to the Cross is so relevant to each of us.

Be our guest on April 3-6, 2023 in the Family Life Center as local pastors speak on topics relating to the journey of Jesus to the cross.

Whether you’re a lifelong believer, a new believer, or not sure what you believe, join us to find it in Journey to the Cross.

Monday through Thursday, 11:45am-12:45pm (Lunch will be served daily).


Monday
Speaker: Pastor Michael Tadlock of Bethel Church
Prayer: Pastor Robert Kratzer of Living Word Assembly

Tuesday
Speaker: Pastor Joe Butler of In Jesus name Ministries
Prayer: Kevin Colson of Grace Community Baptist Church

Wednesday
Speaker: Pastor Gary DarDar of River of Life Fellowship
Prayer: Pastor Gerald Perkins of Union Baptist Church

Thursday
Speaker: Pastor Eric Sonnier of FBC Jennings
Prayer: Pastor Josh Belt of Our Saviors Church

Wild Game Dinner

 

Men, bring your sons and join us for a Wild Game Dinner at FBC Jennings. Dinner will be a variety of Wild Game meals with dessert. You’re sure to be well fed!

When
March 18, 2023

Where
Family Life Center

Time
6-8PM (doors open at 5:30pm)

Cost
Tickets are $15/adult, no charge for boys under 13 years old.

Guest Speaker
Bubba Ezell

The guest speaker, Bubba Ezell has been the pastor of First Baptist Church, Gilbert LA for three years. Bubba has an incredible testimony that you don’t want to miss!

Tickets can be purchased in the church office.

Girls Mission Camp

Girl's Mission Camp
June 12-15, 2023
Dry Creek Baptist Camp

Speaker: Jasmine Hoychick
Worship: Port City Worship
Regular Cost: $227 (we are currently working on fundraisers to offset the cost)

Dry Creek’s mission camp for girls grades 1-6. Campers will participate in fun camp activities include crafts, canoeing, and other rec, while re-focusing on God and His mission through worship services. This camp begins Monday at 9am and ends on Thursday.

Transportations details will be posted closer til.

More info can be found HERE.

Boys Mission Camp

Boy’s Mission Camp
June 19-22, 2023
Dry Creek Baptist Camp

Speaker: Thomas Bethke
Worship: Port City Worship
Regular Cost: $227 (we are currently working on fundraisers to offset the cost)

This camp offers a chance for boys in grades 1–6 to be impacted by godly men through traditional camp activities and time in God’s word. The boys will be taught the Gospel of Jesus Christ while spending their days swimming, doing archery, riflery, and other recreation.  This camp begins Monday at 9am and ends Thursday.

Transportations details will be posted closer til.

More info can be found HERE.

Creek Kids

March 17-18, 2023
**Deadline to register: March 11

SPEAKER: Dr. Mark Crook
WORSHIP: Matt Vines

We are SO excited to be able to attend Creek Kids this year! Please arrive at FBCJ (horseshoe drive) at 3:45pm to load the vehicles. After a time of prayer, the group will depart at 4:15pm. Creek Kids is 1 hour away. On Saturday, the group will arrive at FBCJ at 2pm.

What is Creek Kids?
Creek Kids Weekend is for boys and girls in grades 1-6 and is a great way for first-time campers to get a taste of what summer camp is like. It begins on Friday evening and ends on Saturday after lunch. Worship services, time at the Snack Shack, a special time for entertainment, and outdoor activities such as archery, riflery, canoeing, and various sports round out this action-packed retreat.

What is the dress code?
Our goal and prayer is for God to be glorified in all areas of our ministry and for clothing not to become a distraction. We ask all campers to dress in a way to be a Christ-like example to others.

With this in mind, the following are examples of unacceptable attire: headwear during worship services, shorts shorter than mid-thigh, shorts/pants with writing on the rear, sleeveless shirts/tank tops/spaghetti straps/crop tops, sleepwear outside the dorm rooms, swimwear in the Dining Hall, leggings/yoga pants, inappropriate artwork, etc. Skirts and dresses should be no shorter than just above the knee.

What should I bring?
Bring an expectant heart, a listening ear, and a positive attitude. Also Make sure to bring your Bible, casual clothes, a pillow, twin-sized linens, towels, personal items, money for snacks and the gift shop. Please label EVERYTHING, even your Bible!

What should I leave at home?
Please leave all cell phones and music-playing devices at home. These items often cause distractions during worship or are lost during camp. Fireworks, firearms, knives, paint ball guns, water guns, shaving cream, skates and skateboards, tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs, and non-prescription drugs are never permitted.

First Place

 

Join us for a 12-week session that will change your life as you put Jesus in “first Place”! Cost for a new member is $89.99 which covers the cost of the member’s kit and Bible study. Cost for a returning member, who has the most recent member’s kit, is $22.

To register, please call the church office.

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. Mark 12:30

Tea Party

 

FBCJ Women's Ministry would like to invite you to join us for afternoon tea. Fine teas will be brewed, and delicate finger foods shall be enjoyed. Wear your favorite party dress!

Speaker: Arien Harper

You may purchase an entire table (up to eight people) for $20 or individual places for $5. You may pay Nonie S., Tina G., or bring money to the office.

Prizes will be awarded for best dressed and best hat!

The last day to reserve a table is February 19, 2023.

 

Operation Christmas Child Volunteer

Thank you for your taking time out to serve as a volunteer! You will be given some brief training before your shift.

Volunteer Expectations:

  • Prioritize friendliness as shoebox donors arrive. Drop-off volunteers represent Jesus Christ and Samaritan’s Purse.
  • Praying over the shoeboxes with the donor. The strongest drop-off location is one that is focused on ministering to each other.
  • Remember to give donors (especially children) an I Packed A Shoebox sticker.
  • Receive every shoebox gift joyfully!
  • Please, do not open the shoeboxes!

Click HERE to volunteer!

Monday, Nov. 14 | 9-11am | Cindy S., Eric S.
Monday, Nov. 14 | 1-2pm | open
Tuesday, Nov. 15 | 9-11am | Ashley M., Allison F.
Tuesday, Nov 15 | 1-2pm | Angie G.
Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 9-11:30am | open
Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 1-3pm | open
Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 3-5pm | Dane S., Chelsea S.
Thursday, Nov. 17 | 9-11:30am | Eric S.
Thursday, Nov. 17 | 1-2pm | Lindsay S.
Friday, Nov. 18 | 9-11am | Katie D.
Friday, Nov. 18 | 1-2pm | Nonie S.
Saturday, Nov. 19 | 10am-12pm | Ashley B.
Saturday, Nov. 19 | 12-2pm | Renee S.
Sunday, Nov. 20 | 11:30am-2pm | open
Monday, Nov. 21 | 9-11am | Kaylee H.

Cindy Sonnier
Drop-Off Team Leader
Jennings, LA