Friendship Baptist Church

Friendship Baptist Church Nathan Nazworth Handicap Accessible

Located at 8085 Gulf Hwy; Lake Charles, Louisiana 70607
Sunday School 09:45 AM
Main Service 10:45 AM
Sunday Night 06:00 PM
Wednesday Night 06:30 PM
Pastor: Bro. Services include:
Sunday School: 9:45am,
Sunday Morning Worship: 10:45 am,
Sunday Evening Worship: 6:00pm
Wednesday Worship 6:30pm
Wednesday Teen Church 6:30pm
Nursery and over-flow rooms are available.

✨ SHIP KIDZ IS BACK! ✨Sunday nights are better when the whole family can grow together! Hey, parents! We’re so excited t...
09/01/2026

✨ SHIP KIDZ IS BACK! ✨
Sunday nights are better when the whole family can grow together!

Hey, parents! We’re so excited to welcome your kiddos back to "THE SHIP KIDZ"! Whether they attended last year or if this is their first time, we have a place just for them!

EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 6
at 6:00 PM

Your child can look forward to an evening filled with:
-Fun crafts
-Games & activities
-Making new friends
-Learning about Jesus
-Growing in faith

Our heart is to create a place where every child feels welcomed, loved, safe, and excited to come back each week!

👉 REGISTER YOUR CHILD HERE:
https://form.jotform.com/260015740949155

⚓ ANCHORED YOUTH IS BACK TOO! ⚓

Have a teenager at home? Anchored Youth meets every Sunday night for ages 13–18!

It’s a place where teens can:
-Connect with friends
-Grow in their faith
-Build a stronger relationship with Jesus
-Discover what it means to live boldly for Christ

Every Sunday
⏰ 6:00 PM
👥 Ages 13–18

One church. One family. A place for every age.

So bring the kiddos, invite a friend, and come spend your Sunday evening with us! We’re ready for games, laughter, friendships, and most importantly—growing closer to Jesus! 🙏⚓

Let’s make Sunday nights their favorite night of the week!

We can’t wait to see you!

Happy Birthday Ms. Glo!🎊🎂
08/01/2026

Happy Birthday Ms. Glo!🎊🎂

07/29/2026

Daily Word for Your Journey
July 29: Pleasing God

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6 (KJV) - "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."

Devotional: We often exhaust ourselves trying to please God through strict moral behavior, heavy religious duty, and endless good works. While God absolutely desires our obedience, this verse reveals the singular foundational requirement to please Him: faith. Without a genuine, trusting faith, all our religious efforts are essentially dead and meaningless to Him. Faith simply means believing that God is exactly who He says He is in His Word. It also means trusting that He is fundamentally good, acting as a rewarder to those who passionately and diligently pursue Him. God is deeply honored when we take Him at His word and live our lives as if His promises are absolute truth. He is not looking for flawless performers; He is looking for men and women who will stubbornly trust Him in the dark. Stop trying to earn His approval through exhausting perfectionism today. Simply choose to believe Him, seek Him diligently, and know that your faith brings an immense smile to His face.

Reflection: Have you been trying to please God more through your works than through a trusting faith?

Challenge: Write down three promises of God from the Bible and actively declare that you believe them today.

07/28/2026

Daily Word for Your Journey
July 28: Bearing Fruit

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23 (KJV) - "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law."

Devotional: As Christians, our lives are supposed to look significantly different from the rest of the world. We are not identified merely by our church attendance or our religious vocabulary, but by the spiritual fruit we produce. The fruit of the Spirit is the visible character of Jesus Christ manifesting in our daily behavior. Notice that it is called the fruit of the Spirit, not the fruit of human effort; we cannot manufacture these traits on our own. When we yield to the Holy Spirit, He naturally cultivates love in the face of hatred and peace in the midst of chaos. He gives us the longsuffering to endure difficult people and the temperance (self-control) to resist temptation. If our lives are barren of these qualities, it is a clear indicator that we are walking in the flesh rather than the Spirit. Examine the fruit hanging on the branches of your life today. Ask the Holy Spirit to prune away your selfishness and grow His beautiful character within you.

Reflection: Which specific fruit of the Spirit is currently lacking the most in your daily interactions?

Challenge: Pick one fruit of the Spirit you struggle with (e.g., gentleness or temperance) and consciously focus on displaying it today.

07/27/2026

Daily Word for Your Journey
July 27: The Anchor of Hope

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19 (KJV) - "Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;"

Devotional: A ship without an anchor is entirely at the mercy of the wind and the waves, destined to be smashed against the rocks. In the turbulent ocean of life, our souls desperately need an anchor to keep us from drifting into destruction. The writer of Hebrews tells us that the hope we have in Jesus Christ is exactly that anchor. This hope is not a fragile wish; it is "sure and stedfast," meaning it will never snap under pressure. Furthermore, this anchor is not dropped into the shifting sands of this world; it reaches directly into the presence of God in heaven. Because our anchor is secured behind the veil where Jesus sits, no earthly storm can dislodge it. When grief, uncertainty, or tragedy strikes, you do not have to be swept away by the current. Remind your soul today of where it is tethered. Cling fiercely to the immovable hope you have in Christ, and ride out the storm with confidence.

Reflection: What storm in your life is currently making you feel like you are drifting away from safety?

Challenge: Visualize an anchor tying your soul to heaven, and thank Jesus for keeping you secure despite your current circumstances.

07/26/2026

Daily Word for Your Journey
July 26: Delighting in the Lord

Scripture: Psalm 37:4 (KJV) - "Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart."

Devotional: This verse is often misunderstood as a blank check from God, assuming He will give us whatever material things we want. However, the promise is entirely conditional upon the first part of the verse: delighting ourselves in the Lord. To delight in God means to find our ultimate joy, satisfaction, and pleasure in His presence and His character. It means we desire the Giver far more than we desire the gifts He can provide. When our hearts are truly captivated by Him, a beautiful transformation occurs within us. Our personal desires begin to shift and align with His perfect will for our lives. He gives us the desires of our heart not by spoiling us, but by placing His holy desires into our hearts. When we want what He wants, He delights in bringing it to pass. Evaluate what truly brings you the most joy today, and intentionally turn your affections back to your Savior.

Reflection: Are you seeking God solely for what He can give you, or are you truly delighting in who He is?

Challenge: Spend time in prayer today praising God for His character (His love, justice, mercy) without asking Him for a single thing.

07/25/2026

Daily Word for Your Journey
July 25: Taming the Tongue

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21 (KJV) - "Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof."

Devotional: It is terrifying to realize that the most powerful weapon we possess is housed right behind our teeth. The words we speak casually every single day are not empty sounds; they carry profound spiritual weight. With our tongues, we have the ability to speak life, encouragement, and healing into the souls of those around us. Conversely, we can just as easily speak death, destroying relationships, shattering confidence, and cursing our own futures through negativity. We are constantly eating the "fruit" of the words we have spoken over our lives and our families. If your life is filled with strife and bitterness, take a close inventory of the vocabulary you regularly use. We must learn to put a guard over our mouths, refusing to let gossip, complaint, or self-deprecation cross our lips. Choose to be a person who speaks life today. Let your words build up, heal, and reflect the grace of the God you serve.

Reflection: Think about the conversations you had yesterday; did you speak more life or more death?

Challenge: Commit to a "complaint-free" day today. Replace every urge to complain with a spoken word of gratitude.

07/24/2026

Daily Word for Your Journey
July 24: Faith over Sight

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV) - "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"

Devotional: Our natural senses are trained to dictate our reality; if we can see it, touch it, or measure it, we believe it. The Christian life, however, demands a radical departure from this sensory-driven existence. Walking by faith means making decisions, holding onto hope, and moving forward based on what God has said, regardless of what our eyes perceive. Often, our current circumstances completely contradict the promises of God. The bank account looks empty, the medical report looks grim, and the relationship looks broken beyond repair. If we walk by sight, we will quickly sink into despair and paralyzing fear. Faith acts as a spiritual set of eyes, allowing us to see the invisible hand of God working behind the scenes. It is trusting the Author of the story when the current chapter makes absolutely no sense. Refuse to let your temporary circumstances dictate your spiritual reality today; keep stepping forward in bold faith.

Reflection: Where is your physical sight currently contradicting the promises God has spoken over your life?

Challenge: Identify one situation where you have been walking by sight, and write down a specific Bible promise that applies to it.

07/23/2026

Daily Word for Your Journey
July 23: Living Sacrifices

Scripture: Romans 12:1 (KJV) - "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service."

Devotional: In the Old Testament, a sacrifice meant bringing a dead animal to the altar to atone for sin. Because of Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice on the cross, we are no longer required to bring animals to the temple. Instead, God asks for something much more profound: He wants us to bring ourselves to the altar, completely alive. Being a "living sacrifice" means offering every part of our daily lives—our time, our bodies, our ambitions—for His use. The challenge with a living sacrifice is that it constantly tries to crawl off the altar when the fire gets hot. We must make a daily, conscious decision to stay submitted to God's will, choosing holiness over our fleshly desires. Paul calls this our "reasonable service," meaning it is the only logical response to the massive mercy God has shown us. You are not your own; you were bought with a high price. Lay your plans, your rights, and your body on the altar today, entirely surrendered to the King.

Reflection: What area of your life are you currently holding back from God's altar?

Challenge: Pray a prayer of surrender this morning, explicitly giving God control over your schedule, your body, and your decisions for the day.

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8085 Gulf Highway
Lake Charles, LA
70607

Telephone

+13374773031

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