Who We AreWELCOMEWe are a community of people who have encountered a life-changing God. Our mission is simple: to CONNECT with God and to CONNECT with others, to LOVE as Jesus loved, and to SERVE our community.
Join us as we:CONNECT with usSUNDAY SERVICE TIMES:
Sunday School 9:15 AM
Morning Worship 10:30 AM
Evening Worship 6:00 PM
WEDNESDAY SERVICE TIMES:
Adult Bible Study 6:00 PM
Children's Bible Study 6:00 PM
Youth Bible Study 6:00 PM MarchJanuaryFebruary//14 Senior Adult
Potluck LuncheonAll senior adults ages 55 and up: Join us for a potluck luncheon in Halley Hall at 11:00 am. Bring your favorite dish!12 Pinewood DerbyJoin 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.
CLICK HERE to sign up today! 4 EASTER
EGGSTRAVAGANZAJoin 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! 5 EASTER SUNDAYSunday 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!UPCOMING EVENTS/July26 Youth Cake Auction
Fund RaiserJoin 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!
CLICK HERE to donate a cake, sweet treat, or silent auction item!June/May/April 2026/19 Women of Faith
CelebrationAll ladies are invited to our Women’s Celebration event featuring guest speaker, Hallie Dye! The conference will begin at 3:00 PM in the worship center.
CLICK HERE to sign up today!AprilFebruaryMarch// 2 Men's BBQ
FellowshipAll men are invited to join us for great BBQ and a fun time of fellowship. Begins at 5:00 PM in Halley Hall.
CLICK HERE to sign up!17 Graduation
SundayWe will recognize all Kindergarten, High School, and College graduates during the morning worship service.25-27 Youth summer
Send-offKick 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’ll wrap up the trip with a legendary stop at Buc-ee’s 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.
For students completing 6th - 12th grades.
CLICK HERE to sign up!UPCOMING EVENTS/August Children Ministry
Pool PartyKids 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. 3 Blood DriveGive the gift of life... give blood! The LifeShare blood bus will be at our church from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
CLICK HERE to sign up! VBS Kick-offCalling 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.July/June/May 2026/10 Mother's Day
BreakfastThe Women’s Ministry will host a Mother’s Day breakfast honoring our mothers at 8:00 am in Halley Hall. Come join the fellowship! All ladies are welcome!29 Senior Adult
Day at the lakeThe Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office TRIAD program will host its annual “Day at the Lake” 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.
We will take our church bus for any senior adult interested in attending.
CLICK HERE to sign up!MayMarchApril//21 Father's Day
BreakfastJoin 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.22 Baby DedicationSign up today to join us in commiting to serve our children and raise them in faith.28-5 Youth Nicaragua
Mission TripPray for our students as they travel to Nicaragua to help lead a Vacation Bible School. 7 Baby DedicationSign 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!UPCOMING EVENTS/September28 VBS Worker
MeetingCalling 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. VBS Worker
MeetingCalling 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.26 Women's Ministry
Game NightJoin 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.25 Children's Ministry
Pool Party 9 Senior Adult
Potluck LuncheonFor 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.Ladies, join us in Halley Hall from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM for a fun game night! There will be cards, board games, dominoes, and much more! You won't want to miss this great fellowship time! For women of all ages.August/July/June 2026/REGISTERREGISTERREGISTERREGISTERREGISTERREGISTERREGISTERREGISTERREGISTERAUGUSTJUNEJULY//10 Senior Adult
Day TripLet's take a trip to the Poverty Point World Heritage site! Join us as we tour the ancient mounds and the museum. The church will provide a box lunch. For anyone ages 55 and up.8-15 Georgia Barnette
Week of PrayerJoin us as we pray for our Louisiana State Missions during the week of prayer. Click the links below to hear the stories of hope throughout Louisiana and to give to the Georgia Barnette State Missions offering.13 Lifeshare
blood driveGive the gift of life... give blood! The LifeShare blood bus will be at our church from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM.16 Connected Family
Fall SemesterCONNECTED: Family is a weekly small group bible study that meets through the fall. It is designed to help you and your family better connect to other families and members by fellowship as well as grow in Christ through Bible study. You don't want to miss this great opportunity to get "CONNECTED" at Start Baptist Church!
Join us in Halley Hall at 6:00 PM for our reveal party! We will meet every Wednesday night from September 23 - November 18 with a 1 week break on October 21. Sign your family up today!UPCOMING EVENTS/DECEMBERNOVEMBER/OCTOBER/SEPTEMBER 2026/DONATE TODAY HEAR THEIR STORIES! REGISTER GIVE REGISTER 20 HARVEST DAYJoin us as we thank God for the blessings He has given us. Lunch immediately following morning worship service. No evening services.GIVE 6 After AmenA Student Ministry event for all youth in 6th-12th grades. Join us for an after-church hangout! Location to be determined.REGISTER NovemberAugustOctober 2026//15 Richland Women's
RetreatOur fall women's retreat is coming up. It will be October 15-17 at Seeker Springs. Sign ups will be available beginning August 23 at 2:00 PM. Limited availability.13 Senior Adult
LuncheonFor 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.11 After AmenA Student Ministry event for all youth in 6th-12th grades. Join us at the home of Chirs and Molly Temple for an after-church hangout!18 Sunday School
Teacher LuncheonSunday School Teachers, you are loved and appreciated! All Sunday School Teachers and their families are invited to a luncheon honoring them for their commitment to teaching the Word of God! Immediately following morning worship service.UPCOMING EVENTSSeptember/July/December/January/22 Richland Men's
RetreatOur fall men's retreat is coming up. It will be October 22-24 at Seeker Springs. Sign ups will be available beginning August 23 at 2:00 PM. Limited availability.REGISTER Family Fun Day
at Curry FarmsFamily Fun Day is an event we look forward to every year! Join us from 3:00 - 5:00 PM at Curry Farms in Start for a fun day of food and fellowship!
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NightJoin us for a fun night watching "Spookly, the Square Pumpkin" on a giant movie screen in the church parking lot. Bring your lawn chair or favorite picnic blanket. There will be games for kids while we wait for sunset. There will also be concessions available for purchase.REGISTER DecemberOctoberNovember 2026// 3 Senior Adult
Branson TripOur annual Senior Adult trip to Branson Missouri from November 3 - 6. Pray for our senior adults as they travel.15 Operation
Christmas ChildJoin us this year in giving Christmas gifts to children around the world. Christmas shoeboxes will be placed in the sanctuary for easy pickup. Please donate $10 with every shoebox, for shipping and project interventions. “How to pack your shoebox information” will be included in each box you pick up.
Boxes are due November 15th.21 Thanksgiving
BasketsThe Women's Ministry will be making and delivering Thanksgiving baskets filled with the "fixings" needed for a Thanksgiving meal. Please fill out the linked form to submit the name of someone you feel may need help this Thanksgiving season.10 After AmenYou don't want to miss this fun night of Youth fellowship! Join us after evening Bible study at the home of Bradley and Kristin Parker for a time of food, fellowship, and fun! For all students in 6th - 12th grades. YEC 2024Our student ministry will be attending the Youth Evangelism Celebration in Alexandria Louisiana on November 24th and 25th. We will leave Sunday morning immediately following the morning worship service and will return Monday. The cost is $75 per student. Operation
Christmas ChildJoin us this year in giving Christmas gifts to children around the world. Christmas shoeboxes will be placed in the sanctuary for easy pickup. Please donate $10 with every shoebox, for shipping and project interventions. “How to pack your shoebox information” will be included in each box you pick up.
Boxes are due November 16th.27 Thanksgiving
Family MealWe would love to serve you and your family this Thanksgiving season! Join us for lunch on Thanksgiving Day. We will provide all the fixings and fellowship.UPCOMING EVENTSFebruary/January/September/August/REGISTERREGISTERREGISTERREGISTERREGISTERREGISTERREGISTERJanuaryNovemberDecember 2026// 7 Carols & CocoaCome be a part of this fun night of Christmas carols and snacks while we drink our hot cocoa! This is one of our favorite events each year.20 Christmas CantataYou don't want to miss this special Christmas service! Join us during the morning worship service to hear the story of Jesus' birth as our choir presents "On This Very Night!"UPCOMING EVENTS23 Candlelight
ChristmasBring your family to this intimate time of worship and celebration of the birth of our Savior. 3 Women's Ministry
Nativity Paint PartyA fun night of fellowship and painting for all ladies! We will be painting a nativity on canvas. The cost is $25 per person (to be paid at sign up). Supper will be served. 29 Kids Movie NightCome enjoy pizza, popcorn, and a movie! Join us at 5:00 PM in the Children's Worship Center. Wear your favorite PJs and bring a pillow and blanket. For all kids in Pre-K to 5th grade.19 Youth Ministry
Christmas PartyFor all students in 6th - 12th grades. Join us for our annual Christmas party! There will be food, fellowship, and games! We will be at the home of Chris and Molly Temple.March/February/October/September/ Carols & CocoaREGISTERREGISTERREGISTERREGISTERREGISTERREGISTERCome be a part of this fun night of Christmas carols and snacks while we drink our hot cocoa! This is one of our favorite events each year.REGISTERSign up for upcoming eventsWomen's Ministry Mosaic Art ClassCome enjoy a night of fellowship and crafting in Halley Hall! We will be making mosaic crosses with pieces of cut glass, stone, or ceramic. Pizza will be provided. August 20 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Sign up today!Senior Adult
Branson TripYou don't want to miss our annual Branson trip on November 3 - 6! Sign up today to join in the fun! For all senior adults ages 55 and up. Sign up and payment deadline is Tuesday, September 1. EVENT SIGNUPCHAT SummitWelcome to the CHAT: Centering Homes Around Truth - a one-day summit designed to strengthen families from the inside out. Join us on August 22nd from 9 AM - 2 PM. Together, parents and students will learn how to build relationships on the solid foundation of God's Word through engaging sessions, practical conversations, and honest connection. come ready to grow closer, laugh together, and leave with tools to keep building your home on Truth!
The conference is FREE and lunch will be provided.Connected Family Fall SemesterCONNECTED: Family is a weekly small group bible study that meets through the fall. It is designed to help you and your family better connect to other families and members by fellowship as well as grow in Christ through Bible study. You don't want to miss this great opportunity to get "CONNECTED" at Start Baptist Church!
Join us in Halley Hall at 6:00 PM on September 16 for our reveal party! We will meet every Wednesday night from September 23 - November 18 with a 1 week break on October 21.Richland Women's RetreatOur fall women's retreat is coming up. It will be October 15-17 at Seeker Springs. Sign ups will be available in September. Limited availability.Connected HeartsJoin us in Halley Hall on August 25 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM for our Connected Hearts reveal night! This is our kick-off to begin another year of connecting with other ladies in our church! At our reveal night, you will find out which Connected Hearts group you will be assigned for this year. You don't want to miss this powerful experience. For all ladies 16 yrs. old and up. Sign up today! .REGISTERREGISTERREGISTERREGISTER as a volunteerREGISTERREGISTERREGISTERRichland Men's RetreatOur fall men's retreat is coming up. It will be October 22-24 at Seeker Springs. Sign ups will be available in September. Limited availability.REGISTERFamily Fun Day at Curry FarmsFamily Fun Day is an event we look forward to every year! Join us on Sunday, October 18th from 3:00 - 5:00 PM at Curry Farms in Start for a fun day of food and fellowship!
