Jesus – The Real Life

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Our current series takes a look at the amazing life of Jesus when He was here on Earth.  We’ll be looking at exactly who He is, the reality of the things He did while on Earth, and the things that He really said.

  • Week 1: Jesus, the Man/GodJesus was 100% God and 100% man, at the same time!
  • Week 2: Jesus, the early years – Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and man.
  • Week 3: Jesus, the teacher – Jesus used great stories and parables to teach about God’s truth!
  • Week 4: Jesus, the Miracle Man – Jesus proved that He was God by performing miracles and healing people!
  • Week 5: Jesus, the defeater of Satan – Jesus never sinned, even when Satan himself tempted Him.
  • Week 6: Jesus, the Savior – Jesus took the punishment for our sins and someday He will return!

Each week, 7th – 12th graders can join us in the Refuge from 5-7pm on Wednesday nights.  Hope to see you there.

Don’t Miss Christmas

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Through the month of December, students will be diving into the biblical story of the first Christmas. We will be taking a little different look, with the intention to no miss the main point of Christmas, Christ.

As our gift from God, Jesus would leave His throne in Heaven, be wrapped in flesh, and become the perfect, sinless sacrifice to reconcile humanity to God. Because of this, we are counted righteous, holy, redeemed, and adopted by our heavenly Father.

Week 1 – Dec 5th: Small Things: A Christmas Story – Luke 1:26-38
Week 2 – Dec 12th: The Gift That Changed Everything – Luke 2:1-20
Week 3 – Dec 19th: The (Giving) Spirit of Christmas – Matthew 2:7-11

Each week, students 7th – 12th grade can join in from 5-7pm in the Refuge.

YEC 2018

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The Youth Evangelism Celebration (YEC) is an evangelistic and equipping event designed to lead young people to Christ and challenge believers to greater accomplishments in Christ.

The Youth Evangelism Celebration is almost here!  We are pumped up about getting to go again this year.  YEC is a fun packed 2 days with awesome worship and teaching from nationally recognized speakers and bands. Drew Worsham, Rush of Fools, Colton Dixon, and Bonray will be leading in worship and the Word.

November 18-19th
Rapides Coliseum
Alexandria, LA

What is YEC:  YEC is a celebration hosted at the Rapides Coliseum in Alexandria on November 18th-19th.  Put on by the Louisiana Baptist Convention, nationally recognized speakers and bands perform and deliver a message to students the empowers, equips and encourages students to reach the world for Christ.

Where is YEC:  YEC will be in Alexandria at the Rapides Coliseum.  We will spend the one night in Alexandria at a local hotel.

When is YEC:  YEC is November 18th-19th.  We will leave church at a 3:30pm on Sunday afternoon and return Monday evening (midnight).

What do you need for YEC:

  • 1 changes of clothes
  • Toiletries
  • $55 ticket price plus Extra spending money (for t-shirt, CDs, snacks)
  • Bible
  • A Good attitude

How can I help:  If you are interested in helping, please contact Derrick Laughlin (337-356-6334).  We need help with supplying and cooking meals, transportation, and financial support.

*To attend off-site events, each student needs a Medical Release form signed and on file with the Student Ministry.  The form can be downloaded here.

 

Drew Worsham

Rush of Fools

Colton Dixon

Bonray

YEC Schedule

YEC Schedule

Date/Time Event
Sunday
2:00 pm Registration Opens
6:00 pm Doors Opens
7:00 – 10:00 pm Session 1
Monday
8:30 am Doors Open
9:00 – 11:30 am Session 2
11:30 am – 2:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Doors Opens
2:00 – 4:00 pm Session 3
4:00 – 6:00 pm Supper
6:00 pm Doors Open
7:00 – 9:30 pm Session 4/Concert

New Year’s Eve Party

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Our students are joining together to ring in the new year on December 31, 2018.  We will meet at Eric and Cindy Sonnier’s home.  We will meet at 6pm – 12:30am.  Boys should bring drinks and girls should bring desserts.  We will have a night of fun, games, and fireworks as we ring in the new year.  Join us and invite a friend!

Where: Sonnier’s House (11285 Hwy 26, Jennings, LA 70546 – just before the “S” Curve)
When: December 31st, 2018 6pm – 12:30am (just after midnight)
Who: 7-12th grade students
Cost: None!!
What to Bring: Guys – Drinks; Girls – Desserts

Hurricane Harvey – Update #2

Posted on by Derrick Laughlin

Church services will be canceled on Sunday Evening Aug. 27th, 2017.

FBC School will be closed on Monday, Aug. 28th.  Please continue to follow the Jeff Davis Parish Public School System alerts.

If you or anyone you know needs assistance in any way, please call our church office or reach out to a member of our staff.

 

Update #1 – Aug. 25th, 2017

Our staff is closely watching the developments of Hurricane Harvey.  Please join us as we pray for those who will be effected.  Please also check in on those in our church and community that you know, and let’s serve one another in preparation for excessive rain and flooding over the next several days.

If you know of any one with needs, please get that information to our church by calling the office (337-824-3271), emailing (info@fbcjennings.com) or texting to 337-356-6334.

We will also update any changes in our planned services, activities and events.

Stay tuned for more information.

Links and Resources

KPLC 7 Hurricane Center Hurricane FAQ
River Stages National Weather Service – Lake Charles
KATC3 Hurricane Center National Hurricane Center
Jeff Davis Sheriff’s Office Facebook National Hurricane Center – Facebook

Hurricane Harvey

Posted on by Derrick Laughlin

Our staff is closely watching the developments of Hurricane Harvey.  Please join us as we pray for those who will be effected.  Please also check in on those in our church and community that you know, and let’s serve one another in preparation for excessive rain and flooding over the next several days.

If you know of any one with needs, please get that information to our church by calling the office (337-824-3271), emailing (info@fbcjennings.com) or texting to 337-356-6334.

We will also update any changes in our planned services, activities and events.

Stay tuned for more information.

Links and Resources

KPLC 7 Hurricane Center Hurricane FAQ
River Stages National Weather Service – Lake Charles
KATC3 Hurricane Center National Hurricane Center
Jeff Davis Sheriff’s Office Facebook National Hurricane Center – Facebook

See You At The Pole

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For the over 25 years, See You at the Pole has been about one simple act—prayer. SYATP is still about students uniting themselves in prayer before God interceding for their generation.

There are two opportunities to unite in prayer with your friends:

  • DAY: SEE YOU AT THE POLE day is on Wednesday, September 27, at 7:00 a.m. local time. All around the globe, in every time zone, students will be gathering at their flagpoles, praying for their school, friends, families, churches, and communities. SEE YOU AT THE POLE is a day committed to global unity in Christ and prayer for your generation.
  • WEEK: The GLOBAL WEEK OF STUDENT PRAYER (Sunday, September 24 through Saturday, September 30) encourages students to find new and unique ways, places, and times to pray throughout the week. Whether you attend PUBLIC SCHOOL, PRIVATE SCHOOL, or HOME SCHOOL, gather your friends wherever and whenever and pray! The GLOBAL WEEK OF STUDENT PRAYER is dedicated to prayer and launching your on-campus Bible clubs, prayer strategies, and student ministries.

For more information or to purchase SYATP merchandise, visit syatp.org.

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Youth Lock-In

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Back to School Youth Lock – In:

Join us on Friday, August 25th for our back to school Lock- In.  This is an all night event from August 25th until Saturday, August 26th.  Students will have food, games, worship, a time in God’s Word, and time with lots of friends.  The cost is $5 per person. All students must check in upon arrival, and have an emergency contact form completed. We will have the forms when you drop off your student or you can visit the website and download the form. (students.fbcjennings.com)

 

Be The Church

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This summer, our staff has challenged the church to break the mold.  Instead of coming to church, it’s time to “Be the Church”.  All summer long, each member of the staff is delivering a different approach to meeting together as believers.  As we follow the first church from the book of Acts, we are practicing different aspects of what the earliest believers did.  Our key focus is to remain as true to Scripture as possible, while continuing to shine the light of Jesus Christ to our community.

42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to the prayers. 43 Then fear came over everyone, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles. 44 Now all the believers were together and held all things in common. 45 They sold their possessions and property and distributed the proceeds to all, as anyone had a need.[a] 46 Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple complex, and broke bread from house to house. They ate their food with a joyful and humble attitude, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And every day the Lord added to them[b] those who were being saved.

The summertime schedule for Sunday evenings is as follows:

June 18: Prayer Walk – Eric Sonnier
June 25: Worship Band/Discipleship – Derrick Laughlin
July 2: Backyard BBQ/Waterslide – Brian Wells
July 9/16: Off (Bounce Team here)
July 23: Game Night Fellowship – Cassandra Garbarino
July 30: Worship in the Park (I-10 Park) – Sean Bean
August 6: Ice Cream Social – Jeff Cook