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This morning, we welcomed guest preacher Rev. Dwight Herin to the pulpit, and guest director Lydia Herin to the chancel choir. The Herins have been members of FBC Lafayette for many years, and Lydia served as the choir director here from January 2013 to June 2018.

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About this Sermon | Text About this Series | What does being a "Baptist" mean? There are many ideas out in the world about what it means to be part of this unique tribe called Baptist- let’s explore our Baptist distinctives so that we might better understand who we are and what that means for us today.  Join us during…

About this Sermon We celebrate and reflect on World Communion Sunday with guest preacher, the Rev. Dr. Gary Reif. Gary served as interim pastor here from 2015-2017, and we are blessed to have Gary and his wife Barb as part of our greater Lafayette community.

About this Sermon Text About this Series What does being a "Baptist" mean? There are many ideas out in the world about what it means to be part of this unique tribe called Baptist- let’s explore our Baptist distinctives so that we might better understand who we are and what that means for us today.  Join us during the months…

About this Sermon Text About this Series What does being a "Baptist" mean? There are many ideas out in the world about what it means to be part of this unique tribe called Baptist- let’s explore our Baptist distinctives so that we might better understand who we are and what that means for us today.  Join us during the months…

About this Sermon Knowing who we are, as individuals and as a community of faith, is central. Being grounded in our identity allows us to move through the world with confidence in who we are and whose we are. Our identity as Baptists begins with our identity first as the beloved and good creation of God (Genesis 1:26-28). Then, our…

 About this Sermon Understanding what exactly Baptists believe can be a challenging task, since it really matters who precisely you are speaking with. However, there are several beliefs that most Baptists agree on. Today we begin with the idea of Bible freedom, which begins with the belief that the teachings of Scripture are essential to our faith. We also…

About this Sermon The vivid word picture found in Hebrews 11 is like a gallery filled with pictures, and more importantly, stories of the great ancestors of the faith. Those stories can inspire us, challenge us, and speak to us today. Furthermore, the complexities of their stories are what we should remember- not just that they were obedient to God,…