What Do We Believe?

 

There is one God: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; who subsist in unity, and also as three separate distinct Persons. Jesus Christ is God's Son. He was born of a virgin as both God and man, lived a sinless life, died to atone for the sins of human beings, was buried, arose from the grave, ascended into heaven and will literally return to earth. The Holy Spirit is the divine helper, assistant, counselor and instructor and His work is to reveal Christ, convict of sin, lead to repentance, guide believers, comfort, strengthen, and sanctify the soul. The Bible is God's Holy Word, without error, and is the sole authority for life. Human beings are the special creations of God, made in His image. They fell through the sin of the first man, Adam, and all human beings are sinners in need of salvation. Salvation is a gift through repentance toward God and faith in Jesus Christ. Every person who truly is saved is eternally secure in the Lord Jesus Christ and will spend eternity in heaven, while those who die in their sins will spend eternity in hell. Baptism is by immersion after salvation and is done in obedience to Jesus Christ's command. Each believer has direct access to God through the Lord Jesus Christ. The church is a local body of baptized believers with the Lord Jesus Christ as the Head.   ____________________________________________________________

Do We Have Childcare?

Yes, not only do we provide a fully staffed nursery during each of our three weekly worship services for infants, but we also provide classes and programs for Elementary School aged children.  All of our children's teachers and nursery workers are screened through background checks and also hand chosen based on their gifts in loving and nurturing children in the admonition of the Lord.

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What Time Are Our Services?

Sunday Morning Bible Study   9:15a.m.                                     

Be sure and drop by at 9:00 in our fellowship hall though because we have donuts and fresh brewed coffee because we know how time consuming it can be getting your family ready on Sunday Mornings!  After that, we would love to direct your children to their classes and also help you choose a class for yourself to take part in.  Adults have many choices that include both couples classes or classes that are just for men or women only!  Whatever appeals to your preference or comfort we have a class where you can feel at home and at the same time be nurtured in the Word of God.

Sunday Morning Worship Service  10:30a.m.    

Beginning with singing at 10:30 and concluding with the teaching and preaching of God's Word verse by verse.  Bro. Craig preaches from the King James Version of the Bible if you would like to follow verse by verse, but you are welcome to bring the translation of your choice.  Our services conclude around 12:00p.m.

Sunday Evening Bible Study  5:30p.m.

Once again we have classes for children through adults during this hour of fellowship and study and as always a nursery for infants is provided.

Sunday Evening Worship  6:30p.m.

Many people in modern America opt not to attend evening worship services and many churches have chosen not to have night services, but we have found that these are some of our most awesome and meaningful worship experiences.  Not awesome in terms of flash or entertainment but rather in the fellowship we have and the wonderful presence of God as we sing  to Him and then sense Him calling to us with His Word.  It's hard to put into words, but come take part with us and I am sure you will see what we mean.

Wednesday Evening Services  6:30p.m.

We have separate worship services for our Adults, Youth, and College age groups.  The Adults meet in the Church Sanctuary for Prayer and Bible Study and the Youth and College age meet in the Education Building at the same time for their worship services also.  Elementary School age children have Children's Choir during their Summer Holidays in the Choir Room at the same time.   During the School Year they take part in AWANA.  Check out the Children's Ministry/AWANA section under the Ministries tab on our Home Page for more details on our AWANA ministry.

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How You Can Find Our Location

There are a couple of detailed ways to find us that are located on our website but since this is the faq section let's make it as simple as possible.  The one place that just about everybody can find in Denham Springs is...you guessed it...Walmart!  Walmart is located on Range Blvd. which of course is the main street of Denham Springs.  When you find Walmart, look across the street and you will see the Pentecostal Church.  You're almost there...isn't this exciting!?  You can turn on either side of the Pentecostal Church and go two blocks behind it.  That's where we are located.  You can't miss us.  Now that wasn't so bad was it?  Come see us this week!

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How Many People Attend Don Avenue Baptist Church?

We have an average of about 110 people in Sunday Morning Bible Study and around 200 people in our Sunday Morning Worship Service.  It's kind of like the story of The Three Bears.  It's not too big...It's not too small...It's just right.  Oh, by the way, in case you were worried...we don't allow bears. LOL.  Seriously though, people who attend Don Avenue come from all over the area...Baton Rouge...Central...Walker...Watson.  We come from all professions and all walks of life.  The one thing we all have in common is that we want to love and honor Jesus Christ... and we want to be changed by His presence and His Word.  Come Worship with us this week...we'd love to have you.

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4.  Select Tools and then click on Options

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