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<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-adjuster>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWho We Are<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWELCOME<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe are a community of people who have encountered a life-changing God. Our mission is simple: to CONNECT with God and to CONNECT<\/font> with others, to LOVE<\/font> as Jesus loved, and to SERVE<\/font> our community.
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\nJoin us as we:<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCONNECT with us<\/font><\/a> <\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMarch<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJanuary<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFebruary<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t14   Senior Adult
\n        Potluck Luncheon<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAll senior adults ages 55 and up: Join us for a potluck luncheon in Halley Hall at 11:00 am. Bring your favorite dish!<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t12    Pinewood Derby<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJoin us for our 5th annual little derby pinewood races for all ages! Check-in and weigh-in begins at 4:00 PM and the races will begin at 5:00 PM. Concessions will be available for purchase during the races.
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\nCLICK HERE<\/font><\/a> to sign up today!<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  4    EASTER
\n         EGGSTRAVAGANZA<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJoin us for our annual Easter EGGstravaganza! There will be food, games, and a giant egg hunt for all children up to 5th grade. The whole family is invited to join the fun beginning at 10:00 AM and ending at noon!<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  5   EASTER SUNDAY<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSunday School at 9:15 AM followed by our Easter Worship Service at 10:30 AM. You don't want to miss this time of worship!<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUPCOMING EVENTS<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t26   Youth Cake Auction
\n         Fund Raiser<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJoin us for a sweet event at our Cake Auction! Bid on a variety of delicious, homemade cakes and treats or one of our silent auction items to support of our Student Ministry!
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\nCLICK HERE<\/font><\/a> to donate a cake, sweet treat, or silent auction item!<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJune<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApril 2026<\/font><\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t19   Women of Faith
\n         Celebration<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAll ladies are invited to our Women\u2019s Celebration event featuring guest speaker, Hallie Dye! The conference will begin at 3:00 PM in the worship center.
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\nCLICK HERE<\/font><\/a> to sign up today!<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApril<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFebruary<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMarch<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  2    Men's BBQ
\n         Fellowship<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAll men are invited to join us for great BBQ and a fun time of fellowship. Begins at 5:00 PM in Halley Hall.
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\nCLICK HERE<\/font><\/a> to sign up!<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t17    Graduation
\n         Sunday<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe will recognize all Kindergarten, High School, and College graduates during the morning worship service.<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t25-27   Youth  summer
\n                 Send-off<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKick off summer with an epic trip to Texas! Students will enjoy an exciting Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros game, spend a full day riding coasters and hanging out at Six Flags Over Texas, and make plenty of memories together along the way. We\u2019ll wrap up the trip with a legendary stop at Buc-ee\u2019s before heading home. This is a great chance to celebrate the end of the school year, spend time with friends, and start the summer off right.
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\nFor students completing 6th - 12th grades.
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\nCLICK HERE<\/font><\/a> to sign up!<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUPCOMING EVENTS<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAugust<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t         Children Ministry
\n         Pool Party<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKids pool party at Mrs. Jamye's house! There will be food and fun for all! Kids and parents welcome! Please bring a towel! Begins at 5:00 PM.<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  3    Blood Drive<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGive 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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\nCLICK HERE<\/font><\/a> to sign up!<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t         VBS Kick-off<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCalling all VBS workers and anyone interested in helping with VBS 2025! We will have a kick-off meeting at 4:00 PM in the Children's Worship Center.<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJune<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 2026<\/font><\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t10   Mother's Day
\n         Breakfast<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Women\u2019s Ministry will host a Mother\u2019s Day breakfast honoring our mothers at 8:00 am in Halley Hall. Come join the fellowship! All ladies are welcome!<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t29   Senior Adult
\n         Day at the lake<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Richland Parish Sheriff\u2019s Office TRIAD program will host its annual \u201cDay at the Lake\u201d on Friday, May 1 at Poverty Point State Park in Delhi. The event will begin at 10 a.m. and will feature live entertainment by Mike McKenzie, along with activities and fellowship for attendees.
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\nWe will take our church bus for any senior adult interested in attending.
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\nCLICK HERE<\/font><\/a> to sign up!<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMarch<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApril<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t21     Father's Day
\n          Breakfast<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJoin us at 8:00 AM in Halley Hall for a delicious breakfast, great fellowship, and time in The Word as we celebrate our Fathers! For all men and boys.<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t22    Baby Dedication<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSign up today to join us in commiting to serve our children and raise them in faith.
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\n CLICK HERE <\/font><\/a>if you would like to participate in Baby Dedication.<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t28-5     Youth Nicaragua
\n                Mission Trip<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPray for our students as they travel to Nicaragua to help lead a Vacation Bible School.<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   7   Baby Dedication<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSign up today to dedicate your children to God! We will be presenting all children at the beginning of service! You won't want to miss this special time of faithful commitment!
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\n CLICK HERE <\/font><\/a> to sign up today!<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUPCOMING EVENTS<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSeptember<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t28    VBS Worker
\n          Meeting<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCalling all 2026 VBS workers! Join us for a meeting to begin getting ready for our fantastic week of VBS! We will meet in the Children's Worship Center from 4:00 - 5:30 PM.<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t          VBS Worker
\n          Meeting<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCalling all 2026 VBS workers! Join us for a meeting to begin getting ready for our fantastic week of VBS! We will meet in the Children's Worship Center from 3:30 - 4:30 PM.<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t18     Praise in
\n          The Park<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJoin us for a pool party at Mrs. Jamye Vick's House! For all children in Pre-k through 5th grade. The fun begins at 5:00 and ends after Sunday night worship service. For directions to Mrs. Jayme's house, please contact the church office.<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t25   Children's Ministry
\n         Pool Party<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   9   Senior Adult
\n         Potluck Luncheon<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFor everyone 55 yrs and older. Join us for a potluck luncheon. Bring your favorite dish and enjoy great food and fellowship. Lunch begins at 11:00 AM.<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou don't want to miss this Rayville community event. Join us and other area churches at the picnic park by the train tracks in Rayville for food, community fellowship, and live worship music. Praise in the Park begins at 6:30 PM.<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAugust<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJune 2026<\/font><\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJune<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApril<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t13-18    MFuge<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMission Fuge is a missions-focused summer camp for all students in 6th - 12th grade. We will be travelling to Nashville, TN this year for a week of serving others.
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\nCLICK HERE<\/font><\/a> to sign up today!<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t20-24    VBS 2026<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVacation Bible School is an exciting week of learning about Jesus! We welcome all children in Pre-K through 6th Grade. You don't want to miss what God has in store! 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
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\nCLICK HERE<\/font><\/a> to sign up your student today!
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\nCLICK HERE<\/font><\/a> to volunteer to help!<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t26-30     Centrikid<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPray for our Children's Ministry as they attend a summer camp that's unforgettable! For students in 2nd - 6th grades.
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\nCLICK HERE<\/font><\/a> to sign up your student today!<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t27   Ice Cream
\n        Fellowship<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBring your favorite ice cream and wear Christmas colors as we celebrate Christmas in July! Join us in Halley Hall at 6:00 PM.
\n<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUPCOMING EVENTS<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOctober<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t16   Praise In
\n        The Park<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou don't want to miss this Rayville community event. Join us and other area churches at the picnic park by the train tracks in Rayville for food, community fellowship, and live worship music. Praise in the Park begins at 6:30 PM.
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\n        Potluck Luncheon<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFor everyone 55 yrs and older. Join us for a potluck luncheon. Bring your favorite dish and enjoy great food and fellowship. Lunch begins at 11:00 AM.
\n<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSeptember<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAugust<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 2026<\/font><\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tContribute<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOnline Giving<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGive Now<\/font><\/a> <\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThank you for supporting the ministries of Start Baptist Church! Your donations help us share the love of Jesus to our community!
\nMay God bless you!<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWho We Are<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAbout Us<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart 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.<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart 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.<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJeff  Thomas<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSay Hello To<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOur Staff<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAndy  Smart<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJeremy  Crow<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLead  Pastor<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWorship  Pastor<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStudent  Pastor<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBrandon  McQuillin<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChildren's  Pastor<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJamye  Vick<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChildren's  Ministry
\nCo-Director<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDevin  Liles<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChildren's  Ministry
\nCo-Director<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMolly  Temple<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChurch  Secretary<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBrian  Redding<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMaintenance  & Custodian<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMinistries<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChurch Life<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t