Who We Are WELCOME We are a community of people who have encountered a life-changing God. Our mission is simple: to CONNECT with God and to CONNECT with others, to LOVE as Jesus loved, and to SERVE our community.

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February December January 2026 / /   4    Lifeshare
         Blood drive
Give the gift of life... give blood! The LifeShare blood bus will be at our church from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

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11    Nicaragua Missions
        Lunch Fundraiser
Come support our Nicaragua Mission Team in this lunch fundraiser! We will be serving to-go and dine-in lunches immediately following our morning worship service. All proceeds will go toward purchasing construction materials for a church in Nicaragua. 20   Women's Ministry
        Planning Meeting
This is our yearly planning meeting for the Women's Ministry. All ladies interested in being part of our ministry this year are welcome to attend! A light supper will be provided. 13   Senior Adult
        Potluck Luncheon
All senior adults ages 55 and up: Join us for a potluck luncheon in Halley Hall. Bring your favorite dish! UPCOMING EVENTS April / March / November / October /
March January FEBRUARY 2026 / /   1     Nicaragua Missions
         Construction Trip
Pray for our construction team as they travel to Nicaragua and help the local missionaries grow The Kingdom! February 1 - 8.   8    Nicaragua Missions
         Medical Trip
Pray for our construction team as they travel to Nicaragua to show God's love by meeting physical and spiritual needs of many people of Nicaragua. February 8 - 15. 20-22    Richland Women's
                   Retreat
At Seeker Springs. Pray for the women as they spend the weekend focused on Jesus. 29   Business Meeting At Seeker Springs. If you are interested in attending, CLICK HERE for more information. UPCOMING EVENTS 16    Little Derby Join us for our 4th annual little derby pinewood races for all ages! We will have a children's category, a youth category, and an adult category. We will also have an outlaw category where "no rules" is the name of the game! Check-in and weigh-in begins at 4:30 PM and the races will begin at 5:00 PM. Concessions will be available for purchase during the races.

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13    Youth D-Now
         Weekend
EMERGE is a weekend for all 6th-12th graders to CONNECT with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Through worship, small group discussion, host homes, and local mission projects, our goal is for students to encounter Jesus in a REAL way. We want students to discover that they are a new creation in Christ, the old life is gone and the new has EMERGED! Join us Feb. 13-15 for the BEST weekend of the winter. Everyone is invited, so bring a friend!

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         After Amen For all youth in 6th-12th grades. Join us for an after-church hangout at Elliot and Christina Colvin's home. June / May / April / December / November /
MARCH 2026 January FEBRUARY / / 15    Cooking With
         The Crows
Get ready for a night of food, fun, and family chaos! Cooking with the Crows is not your average cooking class—it’s a hilarious, hands-on experience where you’ll learn to make delicious meals while enjoying plenty of laughs. In Halley Hall from 5-7 PM. Limited availability.

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  2    Youth Mission
         Trip Fundraiser
Our will be serving lunch immediately following the morning worship service. All donations are accepted. Proceeds will go to help our youth pay for a mission trip to Nicaragua in June. 22   Pinewood Derby Join us for our 4th annual little derby pinewood races for all ages! We will have a children's category, a youth category, and an adult category. We will also have an outlaw category where "no rules" is the name of the game! Check-in and weigh-in begins at 4:30 PM and the races will begin at 5:00 PM. Concessions will be available for purchase during the races.

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         CONNECTED: Family Our favorite small group Bible study is moving to Sunday nights! Join us for a new semester of small group Bible study beginning March 2nd and ending April 13th. Reveal night will be Sunday, February 23rd in Halley Hall.

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UPCOMING EVENTS 15    Business Meeting Our quarterly scheduled business meeting. Bring your favorite potluck dish! June / May / April / December /
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Who We Are About Us Start Baptist Church is a loving family of Christ followers who pray together, study together, worship together, fellowship together, and serve together. We are growing together in our relationship with God and with one another, and we are sharing the saving power of the gospel of Jesus Christ with all people. Start Baptist Church is a loving family of Christ followers who pray together, study together, worship together, fellowship together, and serve together. We are growing together in our relationship with God and with one another, and we are sharing the saving power of the gospel of Jesus Christ with all people. Jeff  Thomas Say Hello To Our Staff Andy  Smart Jeremy  Crow Lead  Pastor Worship  Pastor Student  Pastor Brandon  McQuillin Children's  Pastor Jamye  Vick Children's  Ministry
Co-Director
Devin  Liles Children's  Ministry
Co-Director
Molly  Temple Church  Secretary Brian  Redding Maintenance  & Custodian
Ministries Church Life Children's Ministry Back to Ministries The Children's Ministry is a fun, safe environment for all children in Pre-K 3 through 5th Grade. Our volunteers take time each week to serve your children through laughter, love, play, and most importantly, learning the Word of God. Schedule Sundays 10:30 AM
  6:00 PM
Student Ministry Back to Ministries Worship Ministry Back to Ministries The Worship Team presents music each week that leads us into an intimate time of prayer and worship. If you would like to learn more about our worship team, click the link below to contact our Worship Leader. Worship Team Choir The choir sings seasonal cantatas to enhance the celebration of special Christian Holidays. Choir is available to anyone who loves to sing and is willing to dedicate their time to participate in rehearsals and performances. Men's Ministry Back to Ministries Women's Ministry Back to Ministries The Start Baptist Church Women’s Ministry desires to help women of all ages strengthen their faith, exhibit more fruit of the Spirit, and deepen their love for Christ. While providing a safe place for women to connect with God and each other through the study of God’s word, we invite women to participate in our Bible Studies, group events such as Heartfelt, outreach ministries such as Operation Christmas Child and Thanksgiving baskets and much more! Join our thriving group of ladies who worship God and serve our church faithfully- God has something in store for you! Contact Us Mission Home Back to Ministries to contact Mission Home Click Here Listen Sermon Audio Contact Us How to find us Start Baptist Church
892 Charleston Dr.
Rayville, LA 71269
Get In Touch Contact (318) 728-4695
info@sbcla.com
Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 9AM - 4 PM
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