To register for summer camp, click HERE!
Bake Sale
Mark your calendars! If you are able to donate a baked item, please contact Chelsea or any of the youth leaders.
Summer Camp 2021
- July 18-24, 2021
- NOTE: Camp location has changed from MO to Brownwood, TX
- Cost is $350 per camper (plus travel and lodging). Fundraisers are in place but need youth participation.
- Camp Registration has ended.
- Parent/Youth meeting on June 27th at 4:15 in the Refuge.
- Jambalaya Plate Lunch Fundraiser on June 6th
The Darkness and The Light
Have you ever been in a place that’s really and truly dark? A place with absolutely zero sources of light? It’s a little unsettling, isn’t it? We lose context. We become disoriented. And if we’re honest, sometimes we get scared.
There is another kind of darkness that surrounds us. It’s not the absence of light. It’s the absence of good. There is a darkness we encounter all the time in our world. The darkness of depression. The darkness of addiction. The darkness of hopelessness. The darkness of violence. The darkness of oppression. The darkness of lostness.
It’s the darkness of a world without good. A world without God. There is darkness.
But there is a light, too. And not just any light. It’s a light that is overwhelming, all-consuming, and perfectly pure . . . a light that refuses to be ignored.
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” – John 1:5
There is a light that drives away darkness. A light that drives out fear. A light that runs off despair. A light that shines for justice. A light that is comforting, and clarifying . . . A light that saves.
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” – John 8:12
JOIN US AT GENERATE 2021 as we discover how the light, the ONE TRUE LIGHT, drives out the darkness . . . in the world, and in us.
Day 1 – Let There Be Light: The God Who Creates
Day 2 – The Light Came into the World: The God Who Cares
Day 3 – You Are the Light: The God Who Calls
Day 4 – Light the Darkness: The God Who Commands
D-Now 2019
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.
More Details
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:
- 2 changes of clothes (one pair to work in)
- Bible
- personal hygiene items
- Towel/Washrag
- Sleeping Bag/Pillow
- Cell phones are allowed as long as they are not a distraction to worship and Bible study times
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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