VBS 2024

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Every day is an adventure at Breaker Rock Beach, from the morning waves crashing against the shore to evenings filled with bonfires and s’mores! Race along the sand with your brightly colored kite, join friends to make the most amazing sandcastle, or gaze in wonder at the mysteries found in a glimmering tide pool. As the crowds come and go and the tides ebb and flow, Breaker Rock rises majestically as a symbol of strength, standing firm against the force of wind and waves.

At Breaker Rock Beach, kids will learn to recognize the difference between what the world says is true and what God says is true. They’ll encounter five everyday sayings that sound right, but dangerously miss the truth found in God’s Word. Each day kids will be challenged to know that God’s truth never changes—even when it’s radically different from what some people say. They’ll discover that God does not want them to be conformed to this age, but to be transformed by the renewing of their minds so that they can discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God (Romans 12:2).

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

** PreK 4 kids must be 4 years old by June 24, 2024

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. Please follow signage; there will be lines according to last name.

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 28th at 6pm, in the sanctuary. Refreshments will follow in the gym.

VBS Scripture: Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2

Motto: God's Truth Never Changes!

Dry Creek Summer Camp

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This camp offers a chance for boys and girls in grades 1–6 to be impacted by godly men & women 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.  Girls will participate in fun camp activities include crafts, canoeing, and other rec, while re-focusing on God and His mission through worship services.

Girl’s Mission Camp | June 17-20, 2024

Speaker: Jasmine Hoychick
Worship: Port City Worship

Boy’s Mission Camp | July 1-4, 2024

Speaker: Thomas Bethke
Worship: Port City Worship

Deadline to Register: March 31

 

Cost:
The cost for each camper to go to camp is $235. We will fundraise for camp but donations to fbcKids can always be made! We will ask each camper to pay a $50 deposit. Cash/checks can be brought to the church office.

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. For the Challenge Course dress code, click here.

What should I bring?
Bring an expectant heart, a listening ear, and a positive attitude. Also bring your Bible, pillow, linens/blankets, towels, casual clothes, tennis shoes, toiletries, swim wear, flip flops/swim shoes. 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.

What about spending money?
The Snack Shack and the Camp Store will be open for campers! Pre-paid cards may be purchased for children’s camps. In addition, a love offering will be taken for various projects.

What should I do with my medications?
All medications (prescription and non-prescription) must be checked in with the camp nurse during registration. We stock common OTC medications, so there is no need to send these. Prescription medications must be in a pharmacy-labeled bottle that includes the child’s name and dosage. Please only send what is needed for camp, and remind your child to pick up the medication at first aid when camp ends!

Ladies Bible Study – Sermon on the Mount

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A 9-Session Study by Jen Wilkin

In His sweeping depiction of kingdom citizenship, Jesus utters some of the most familiar passages in all of Scripture. Most of us have only encountered the Sermon on the Mount in fragments, considering its subdivisions as complete teachings in their own right—a study on blessedness; a reflection on the Lord’s Prayer; a discussion of religious devotion, money, ambition, and relationships.

What if we navigated these three chapters in Matthew as they were originally heard? What if we read them as one cohesive, well-ordered message, intended to challenge us to think differently about what it means to be a follower of Jesus?

This 9-session study will give you the opportunity to do just that. Come and learn from Jesus, just as His disciples did.

Creek Kids

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March 15-16, 2024
**Deadline to register: February 29, 2024

SPEAKER: Jared Thomas
WORSHIP: The Clay
THEME: The Light of the World – John 8:12

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 4:00pm. Creek Kids is 1 hour away. On Saturday, the group will arrive at FBCJ at 3pm.

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.

Cost:
The cost is $50 per camper/$40 for siblings. Although we do budget and fundraise for this event, donations to fbcKids can always be made.

First Place – Holiday Session

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November 6th – December 18th at 6 pm (across from the Refuge)

When most people think of the holidays, fitness and healthy eating are not the first things that come to mind. But celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year with family and friends can be fun, delicious and healthy!  A Joy-Full Season is a six-week devotional that will inspire you to eat right and stay active through the winter holidays.

Written by First Place for Health members from around the world, each daily reading in A Joy-Full Season offers motivation for avoiding the unique temptations of the season and personal testimonies about finding balance in the four core areas of life—emotional, mental, physical and spiritual. You’ll also find six weeks of Live It Trackers, special tips for navigating common holiday pitfalls, and scrumptious menus and recipes for Thanksgiving,

Christmas and New Year’s. Who says “healthy” and “holiday” can’t go together?

 

Bible Drill

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Bible Drill is a discipleship program for children and youth. The purpose of Bible Drill is to help increase a believer’s knowledge of the Bible, to develop skills in effectively handling the Bible, to learn how to apply the Bible to their life and to develop scripture memory skills. Louisiana Baptists offer Children, Youth, and High School Bible Drill and Youth Speaker’s Tournament.

Bible Drill meets on Sundays at 4pm (except for the 3rd Sunday in in the Children’s Building.

 

Pumpkin Patch

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The Pumpkins Are Coming!

Join us for this 10th Anniversary celebration! We are beyond excited to bring the Pumpkin Patch to Jennings.

Please join us for Family Day on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 10am – 6pm. Along with the pumpkins, there will be food, games, face painting, petting zoo, story telling, train rides, fun jumps and more!

Our pumpkins range in price from just under $1 to around $55 for the largest you will see in the patch. Our patch team will be happy to help you find the pumpkin or pumpkins that will be just right for you and your family. For your convenience, we accept cash, check and credit card. Donations will be accepted also.