In mid-March, a short-term team from First Baptist Church Beaumont was sent to join the ongoing work of disciple-making and evangelism in Kenya, serving alongside Kenyan nationals James and Chao Wanje.Less than a week before the team’s original departure, global circumstances caused their entire flight schedule to be turned upside down. What initially felt like a major setback became an opportunit...  Read More

Easter is my favorite time of the year. When I was younger, I loved sunrise services (yes, I am old and that was once a big deal!). Now I love the Community Easter Egg Hunt. For the last 15 years, I have spent the Saturday morning before Easter at Rogers Park. I love the worship music played in the park and the joy on the kids’ faces when they have a basket full of eggs. But, most of all, I love h...  Read More

Wide-eyed, little toothless-dimpled smiles, tender hands, and hearts filled with love were recently able to go on mission right here in our community. Sixteen AWANA families had the great privilege of visiting our church widows and delivering Valentine's flowers and cards to each of them.  Read More

Love is in the air. This time of the year, love seems to be everywhere. Before Christmas was over, stores had Valentine’s Day decorations on shelves. I must admit, I decorated my house for Valentine’s Day the first week of January. I think I just need to decorate for something after Christmas! Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. My daughter Grace loves hearts. She draws them all over h...  Read More

The busiest time of year has passed. The school year is halfway over. Families have survived the trifecta of holiday months: October, November, and December. Gifts were exchanged, relatives were visited, and memories were made. After surviving such a whirlwind of school dress up days, parties, and holiday plans, it can feel surreal to move on into the new year. The presence of Christ and unity in ...  Read More

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! With the Children’s Christmas Party, Gift of Hope Light Park, and Christmas Eve services, we are well on the way to the twinkling of lights and the joyful laughter of children filling the air. Christmas is such an exciting time of the year. In November, our AWANA club brought 150 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. There was such joy on our kids’ ...  Read More