Park Lake Drive Baptist Church

Park Lake Drive Baptist Church www.park-lake.org | we are a multi-ethnic, multi-generational church. Come as you are! SUNDAY'S:
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study & Youth Group: 6 p.m.

Children's Church & Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m. WEDNESDAYS:
Family Meal: 5:30 p.m. Youth & Prime Time: 6:00 p.m.

06/07/2026

John 1:11-13…… Pastor Loris sermon:
Before anything else you belong to God.
Mission Spotlight: Brazil

06/05/2026

Park Lake Family,

When considering church growth, we often focus on tangible, measurable indicators like baptisms, membership numbers, attendance, social media likes, available programs, and community offerings. While these metrics are important because they reflect a sense of purpose, significance, and impact in our gatherings and spaces, the culture of consumerism has prioritized these aspects above all else. Instead of examining how we faithfully engage with one another and the community through the gospel, we tend to ask if we are relevant and marketable.

Over the next few weeks, I want to explore growth from the perspective of the gospel, that is, growth that signals the Spirit living within God’s community, both personally and publicly. Specifically, I want to focus on the fruit of the Spirit mentioned by Paul in Galatians.

In the context of the letter, Paul addresses these worldly, human-centered practices, claiming they define a true church: essentially, a false gospel that downplays Christ’s complete work. Towards the end of the letter, he emphasizes that a church's true measure is found in walking by the Spirit. He writes,

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23)

Recently, we added the song “Let us Be known by our Love,” by Liturgical Folk, to our Sunday morning worship. It beautifully emphasizes our purpose as a church and as individual Christians. Love being first on Paul’s list makes sense because, as 1 John 4:8 reminds us, God is love. We begin with God.
When you look at our faith community, is love’s fruit plentiful? Would others see you as loving?

This isn't a call for sentimental or superficial love. Love isn't just a feeling. It is embodied in a person—Christ—whose life we are called to imitate by seeing others as He did. Instead of viewing the world as something to fix, recognize it as a place where Christ is already active. A more fitting question as we embrace a new outlook on growth is: as a community, are we known for our fidelity to Christ and our love for others?

Blessings,

Ben

Thoughtful Thursday
06/04/2026

Thoughtful Thursday

Jueves pensativa
06/04/2026

Jueves pensativa

Six years ago, Frankie Gonzalez was murdered and found on our church grounds. He was three years old, and his life was p...
06/02/2026

Six years ago, Frankie Gonzalez was murdered and found on our church grounds. He was three years old, and his life was precious. May we keep the commitment to remember Frankie's name and seek to resist the horrible and senseless violence that tries to invade or subtly creeps into our communities. To speak out against these acts of violence and abuse and advocate for the vulnerable.

We also seek to connect with those more equipped than we are to help further promote life and flourishing for God's people. We are grateful to organizations such as CASA of McLennan County, Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children, The Cove - Waco, and DFPS Community Engagement Region 7 for their work to engage these individuals in need.

Great community event! Thank you all who came out to help and/or enjoy the festivities! Feels like summer💥🎉Gran evento c...
06/01/2026

Great community event! Thank you all who came out to help and/or enjoy the festivities! Feels like summer💥🎉

Gran evento comunitario! Gracias a todos los qu a ayudar y/o a disfrutar de las festividades. se siente como verano 🎉
Photo cred. Daisy Contreras/ Lori Moore

Block party is going strong! Out here until 6:30, come join for free food and fun!¡La fiesta de barrio está en pleno apo...
05/31/2026

Block party is going strong! Out here until 6:30, come join for free food and fun!

¡La fiesta de barrio está en pleno apogeo! Estaremos aquí hasta las 6:30; ¡vengan a unirse para disfrutar de comida gratis y diversión!

05/31/2026

Pastor Ben made sure the slides are good to go… come on out to our block party from 4:30-6:30 tonight!

El pastor Ben se aseguró de que las diapositivas estén listas... ¡acérquense a nuestra fiesta de barrio hoy, de 4:30 a 6:30!

05/31/2026

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Address

3701 N 27th Street
Waco, TX
76708

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 9:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+12547529633

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