This three-week series, Forgiven: Fully, Freely, Forever, examines forgiveness. Because of Christ’s atoning sacrifice, we have forgiveness of sin and relationship with God. This forgiveness is fully given to all who come to Christ. Because it’s given freely in Christ, Christians can freely forgive others. Also, forgiveness in Christ is not temporary, but forever.
Forgiveness is not a popular value in our culture. Humans struggle to admit to wrongdoing in order to receive forgiveness, or to extend forgiveness to someone who hurt them. In the atonement of Christ, forgiveness is provided fully for all who have sinned. We have comfort of knowing we are fully forgiven in Christ's sacrifice.
Let's Ride!!...
April 12th is the 2nd Sunday of the month. If you are new to Open Road Fellowship, that's when we jump on our bikes and head out as a group right after church for a nice ride. It's an opportunity for us to grab some good food and enjoy some fellowship as we take some time to get to know one another. The direction we head is always an adventure but geared to provide a relaxing time out on the bikes. Invite your friends; maybe a nice ride might be what motivates them to come to church. Hey, and if you don't ride, don't let that stop you from enjoying the day...just hop in your car and follow along.
North, south, east, or west... no matter where we head, you are sure to enjoy the ride. So, come join us for our next 2nd Sunday ride!
The Brother’s Keepers Motorcycle Club 1st Shreveport Chapter will host the 24th Annual Burn Run on April 17 and 18, 2026 at Lake Bistineau Park. Since the very beginning, they've been raising money to support Camp I'm Still Me, the Ark-La-Tex children's burn camp. Camp I’m Still Me provides burn survivors with a nurturing environment where they can participate in fun activities while also sharing their experiences and developing friendships. The goal is to make sure kids who have suffered from burns can "be a kid again."
The event begins at 5:00 p.m. on April 17th with "Crawfish Friday." Throughout the weekend there will be live music, vendors, and food. On Saturday, the trivia run begins at 9:30 a.m. with a live auction starting at 1:00 p.m.
If you're a believer in Jesus Christ, never been baptized, and you are ready to show the world that you are, make plans for Baptism during the Burn Run, Saturday, April 18th . . . yes, getting baptized at a motorcycle rally. Check out Burn Run Baptism Celebration for more information and to sign up.
We will be manning an information booth to let people know who we are. Sign up and come out and enjoy the days!
Itinerary:
Friday, April 17th:
Saturday, April 18th:
Have you recently accepted Christ... if so, let me take a second to tell you congratulations on making the best decision you could ever make. But what now?
Honestly, there are so many things, but here are two essential things. Get a bible and begin to read it. Not just to read it, but to allow God to speak to you through His word, and you'll develop a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. That's number 1... 2nd thing to do is, and this is just as important... Get Baptized... Yes, get baptized... It's what we believe is the next step. Why, the easiest answer is, Jesus did it. He was obedient to be baptized, and so should we.
So if you're a believer in Jesus Christ and you are ready to show the world that you are, make plans for Baptism at the 24th Annual Brother's Keepers' Burn Run, out at Lake Bisteneau. What... yes, getting baptized at a motorcycle rally.
Sign up, and we'll have a "Dunk" shirt for you. Plan on being there by 8:30 am to get everyone ready. Bring a towel... Bring your family... and you are ready to go! See ya there!
The Open Road Growth Track exists to help you discover and develop your redemptive purpose and live the full life God created for you. The Open Road Growth Track is made up of four steps to guide you through this journey:
Make sure and register here, because Lunch is provided.