# Weekly News and Classes 🗓️ - From: First Baptist LaPlace — General Emails - Sent: August 10, 2026 (2026-08-10T19:33:11.897Z) - Web version: https://firstbaptistlaplace.flowforth.co/emails/general-emails/14468 - More emails: https://firstbaptistlaplace.flowforth.co/emails/general-emails --- ### FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LAPLACE # The Weekly Newsletter 8/10–8/16 ![](https://churchusercontent.com/41f39d42-3533-472f-ad58-5c65ed4ebf92/open_pocket_bible_on_green_surface_2026-07-06T19-39-33-659Z.jpg) Hey @first-name! We're excited to share what's happening at LPFBC this week. Whether you're looking to connect with others, serve in the community, or deepen your faith, there's something for everyone. Check out what's coming up below and mark your calendars—we can't wait to see you! --- What's Happening This Week 1 Monday 2 Tuesday Men's Prayer at 9am 3 Wednesday Youth and Kidz Midweek at 6pm 4 Thursday Women's Prayer Group at 10am 5 Friday Mary Epperly Funeral: 4pm-6pm visitation, service at 6pm 6 Saturday 7 Sunday Sunday School at 9am, Worship at 10:30am --- ## Weekly Financials: Week 8/09 General Given: $11,401.00 Missions Given: $66.00 Capital Improvement Given: $41.00 General Needed: $8,675.40 Missions Needed: $500.00 Capital Improvement Needed: $500.00 --- # Announcements --- ![](https://churchusercontent.com/81a699bf-2575-4e89-acd9-eea8edccafb6/Gradient_backgrounds_inspired_by_MacBook_Pro_2026-06-02T19-18-42-356Z.jpg?shape=square&w=592) # Sermon Series: # Real Faith Yesterday we started a new sermon series on the book of James called Real Faith! We hope you decided to follow along with us! [Watch Past Sermons](https://www.youtube.com/@LPFBC) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/41f39d42-3533-472f-ad58-5c65ed4ebf92/purple_white_and_orange_light_2026-07-06T19-35-32-564Z.jpg?shape=square&w=592) # Student & Kidz Midweek **This Wednesday**, August 12th, our Student and Kidz Midweek classes are back! Come join us at 6pm! ![](https://churchusercontent.com/41f39d42-3533-472f-ad58-5c65ed4ebf92/Fakuriancom_2026-07-06T19-29-49-462Z.jpg?shape=square&w=592) # Fall D-Groups Are you interested in joining a D-Group? We are getting ready to launch new D-Groups in the fall! A D-Group allows you to meet with 3-4 other believers for accountability, encouragement, and discipleship. D-Groups are based on gender and life season! We would love to get you connected and in a group to continue being formed in the image of Christ. [Join A D-Group!](https://lpfbc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1226248) ![](https://churchusercontent.com/41f39d42-3533-472f-ad58-5c65ed4ebf92/Unique_mesh_fluid_gradient_by_MagicPatterndesign_tool_2026-07-06T19-29-28-662Z.jpg?shape=square&w=592) # 2026 Reading Plans For 2026, we offer two different Bible reading plans for you to use. Below are the links for them. [Mcheyne Plan](https://auth.churchspace.co/storage/v1/object/public/organization-assets/41f39d42-3533-472f-ad58-5c65ed4ebf92/mcheyne_bible_reading_plan_2026-05-12T17-45-58-621Z.pdf) [NT 260 Plan](https://auth.churchspace.co/storage/v1/object/public/organization-assets/41f39d42-3533-472f-ad58-5c65ed4ebf92/NT260_New_Testament_Reading_Plan_Adult_Version_2026-05-12T17-46-28-469Z.pdf) ### To see more of our events, click the button below! [Events](https://lpfbc.org/events) # Fall 2026 MidWeek Classes Check out our options below for the upcoming Fall Midweek Class opportunities! These classes start on **next Wednesday,** August 19th! *Please sign up for the classes you prepare to attend so our teachers are prepared.* Revelation Book Study This class will walk through the book of Revelation in the Bible. Taught by Paul and Michelle Dahmer [Order Book](https://www.amazon.com/Revelation-Christians-Ultimate-Victory-MacArthur/dp/0718035194/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NXPRXO5HVTX2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yj18h43-LNrh-48yh2dIhfxbLDI_1GcglUK5O_yDv1DGmhL4fSrJzJkCNNaP26qhH9BpfmjGIxLX9Iz-Zprt4NzEUlFvdsDkk72XUNUlyNTW0ps936JG2u0NBDGP02jEgpfH1my5tP6urj-Dz-hkV1VNchsioAQVgOWv-sJGIVXAu8Dz5_JY42UrAkznrF5nJYmKBTzG-3MT0JTBZ6B6E4E5eQiWF-N5VNJQBBKivX8.VYiCWeuQoZCeEA0-ikYnVtPn-6p3eVV-HPi-wDwIahI&dib_tag=se&keywords=john+mcarthur+revelation&qid=1784058270&sprefix=john+mcarthur+revel) Old Testament Survey The class will teach you basic understanding of the Old Testament! Taught by Pastor Shane Formations 101 This class will specifically teach on Spiritual Formation, the importance of it, and will encourage future participation for creating a lifestyle led by Spiritual Formation seen in the life of Jesus. Formations 202 will be taught in the Spring for those who complete 101. The main book is linked below, but it is also recommend to get *Practicing the Way* by John Mark Comer, which is available on Amazon. Taught by Dylan Newton [Order Book](https://www.amazon.com/Practicing-Course-Companion-Guide-Eight-Session/dp/0593602730/ref=pd_sbs_d_sccl_1_1/130-3756567-8658034?pd_rd_w=SN2q3&content-id=amzn1.sym.aa738fbd-ad05-4d11-aae2-04b598db6305&pf_rd_p=aa738fbd-ad05-4d11-aae2-04b598db6305&pf_rd_r=4CN1TGF98SM4YHRSWBW5&pd_rd_wg=TZEoe&pd_rd_r=40004bfc-e3b8-45b5-af5b-338a6bca0fa6&pd_rd_i=0593602730&psc=1) Grief Share Have you lost a loved one recently? We have a class that is geared at helping you through the grieving process. 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