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Re-gathering the Church

Posted on by Derrick Laughlin

As the church, we are better together and we are extremely excited to take the next step in re-gathering as the church and meeting in person again.  As we begin to prepare for this transition, our staff has been praying and meeting regularly to plan these next steps as we continue to follow the recommendations of the local, state and federal guidelines.  This transition will look and feel different than normal services, as we will continue to maintain social distancing of 6-feet, sanitizing areas, and wearing masks.  We encourage those at risk or elderly to continue to watch our services online and participate from home.  Our modified schedule is listed below, as well as on Facebook.  We are looking forward to visiting with you face to face.

Modified Schedule

This schedule is subject to change.  Please like and follow us on Facebook for the most up-to-date changes and times.

  • Sunday May 10th – Mother’s Day – Online Worship
  • Saturday May 16th – Picnic, Prayer and Praise
    • 5:30pm in the “back yard” – west side of Family Life Center.  Bring your own food/snacks
  • Sunday May 17th – In-Person worship/Online Worship
    • 8:30am – Worship (Seniors are encourage to attend)
    • 10:30am – Worship (with families)
    • We will no have Children’s Church or Nursery services at this time.

All church events cancelled

Posted on by Derrick Laughlin

Until further notice, all church events are cancelled due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus.  For more details regarding our churches actions, and what you can do, please visit our COVID-19 Update Page.

All events are cancelled including:

  • Main Worship Services on Sundays
  • Wednesday Prayer Meetings
  • All Sunday School Classes
  • All Connect Groups
  • Children’s Programs (RA’s, GA’s, Kids in Actions, Mission Friends, Kidz Konnection)
  • Youth Programs (Wednesday Nights, Monday Night Bible Study)

The church office will remain open with modified hours.  Please contact the office or any staff member for questions.  337-824-3271 or email info@fbcjennings.com

COVID-19 Resource Page

Posted on by Derrick Laughlin

As you are aware, concerns regarding COVID-19 have been circulating in recent weeks. Because this is a dynamic situation where additional information and recommended responses are rapidly changing, our staff and leaders are closely monitoring the situation. We want you to know that the health and safety of our members, guests, and the community are our priority.  As information develops, we will update this page accordingly.

Please check out our new COVID-19 Update page for all updates, announcements, and links to resources regarding church for the near future.

COVID-19 Update Page

It’s Here!

Posted on by Brian Wells

Curriculum Resources were delivered. Church members are invited to join in these Bible study tools at home as a family or as a personal study time. These Bible study tools are really good. Studying God’s Word is so rewarding.  Create your account, and get into God’s Word today!

Curriculim Resources Here

All other resources can be found on the COVID-19 Update page, under Resources.

Keep tuned in for more details about church services, Bible study, and opportunities to stay connected.

 

Pray and Give

Posted on by Brian Wells

Our work as First Baptist Jennings is alive and well. While the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic is affecting our lives, the Lord is using this threatening force to open doors for us to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with others through creative ways. While communities, cities and even countries are slowing to a standstill, the Lord still reigns in all of His power and glory. Continue to PRAY.

We Praise the Lord for the church’s giving pattern over the last several months. As we find ourselves practicing being the “CHURCH” in new creative ways without assembling as the large congregation, here is how you can continue to exercise your giving.
1. You can give electronically by:
https://fbcjennings.com/giving
Click “Give Now” Choose Bank, Debit / Credit Card
Fill in the appropriate fields of information. If you choose direct payment from your bank account, the Bank will verify & email you instructions to confirm it is you. The Bank will send a code to your cell phone.

2. Text any amount to 84321

3. Mail: First Baptist Church Jennings
1001 Cary Ave.
Jennings, Louisiana 70546

4. Drop By: The church will be open Monday thru Friday
and if you are running errands and want to drop off
your giving / tithe, stop by.

If you need anything please don’t hesitate to send us a message.

Jeffrey Cook and Brian Wells

DevoHub

Posted on by Brian Wells

First Baptist Jennings would like to offer a free devotional resource to our members and the local Jennings community. This great tool is called DevoHub. (instructions below)

There are 7 amazing monthly devotional magazines now available through this app. “Journey” written for women, “Stand Firm” written for men, “Open Windows” written to help you read the bible through in one year, “Renew Daily” daily devotionals, “Quietud” devotionals written in Spanish, “Essential Connections” written for teenagers and “Family Journey” for families.

How to get this free devotional resource.

  • Step 1 – Come to our church property and just park in the parking lot. Make sure your “location” service is turned on.
  • Step 2 – Go to your app store, Apple Store, Google Play and or Amazon Apps, search for Devo Hub.
  • Step 3 – Download free app.
  • Step 4 – Click activate

The result is a free devotional that you can now take with you anywhere you go. You can have an encouraging word from God with you at all times.

Right Now Media

Posted on by Brian Wells

To our First Baptist church family and All who are looking for positive media content while you are at home, We invites you to be our guest and use a Christian version of Netflix called RightNowMedia.org.
www.rightnowmedia.org/Account/Invite/FBCJennings

You can click on this link provided and go straight to their site. Create your own personal login and then enjoy the resources for your kids both preschoolers and children, teens, young adults and older adults, Bible studies, programs, music videos and much more.

We hope you find a blessing here that will enrich and encourage your family. We have used this resource for years here at First Baptist Jennings. We are continuing to pray for you. Ephesians 1:16

Church Center App

Posted on by Derrick Laughlin

       

Church Center is a one-stop app for you to stay connected with everything happening at fbcJennings! With it you can…

  • join, manage, and learn about CONNECT GROUPS
  • register for EVENTS
  • update your PROFILE so we have your most up-to-date contact info.
  • GIVE and see your giving history at FBC

It’s the one app you need to know what’s going on at fbcJennings! Download now for free on Andriod or iOS.

NO SMARTPHONE? No problem! CLICK HERE to access Church Center on the web.

Pastor Rammon

Posted on by Jeff Cook

Dear Church Family:

It was might great honor and privilege to visit pastor Rammon (pronounced like Ramen Noodles) while visiting India recently.  Pastor Rammon and his family are wonderful Christians who are serving the Lord on top of Yercaud Mountain.  Yercaud Mountain is a land mark for people who travel in India.  The Mountain is beautiful and the climate is always temperate.  There are many hotels and spas on top of the mountain, and people come from miles around to drive the 17 hairpin turns to the top of the mountain.  Along the route, monkeys greet you and will steal you camera if you stop and take a picture.  The mountain is filled with coffee farms, and many villages are tucked into the mountains, centered around the coffee business.  It is an idyllic scene.

 

However, Christianity is not very popular on Yercaud Mountain.  Pastor Rammon believes that God has given him a vision to reach 66 villages with the gospel.  These villages have a total population of 1.5 million people.  And the “wee little man” rides his motorcycle to these villages with the hopes of planting churches all over the mountain.  In one village, a family has been reached for Jesus.  Pastor Rammon holds weekly services in the man’s home.  The village leaders told the whole village not to speak this man’s family.  The man told me, “Jesus is enough for me” , (and then he laughed)

 

Please pray for Pastor Rammon and his family.  We will be getting emails from pastor Rammon and these will be published here.

 

Blessings,

Dr. j