Hey Open Road Students!
We’ve had an amazing time growing, learning, and connecting this year—and now it’s time for a well-earned summer break! We will be taking a break for the month of July, but don’t forget: your relationship with Jesus doesn’t stop. Keep spending time with Him, serve others when you can, and enjoy this season to recharge. We’ll see you back in August, ready for a fresh start and even more of what God has in store!
Have an awesome July!
South Bossier Parish will again host the annual KTBS Freedom Fest, celebrating God and country. This massive Fourth of July fireworks display has become a northwest Louisiana staple for family entertainment. It will mark the second year for the event to be held at the park, located on Caplis Sligo Rd, approximately one mile south of Sligo Rd. Join in as we celebrate faith, hope, and patriotism.
This will be our Serve Day for July. We have the privilege of being one of the title sponsors, and we will need all hands on deck. We will provide the Family Area, enabling us to engage with the community. The Worship Team has been asked to provide music for the evening. We will have our bounce houses for the kids and will be monitoring the water stations around the area.
Itinerary:
7:00 am - arrive at church
7:30 am - depart with trailers from church
8:00 am - arrive on site
4:00 pm - everyone arrives at the Park
5:00 pm - Open Road Worship Team
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm - mingle and engage with the community
9:30 pm - FIREWORKS
10:00 PM - Tear down and reload trailers
10:30pm - return to church
It's the 1st Sunday of the month... it's time for our Food & Clothing Drive. We can't feed everybody, we're not a homeless shelter, we're not even a food pantry... but we can partner with other ministries to help them accomplish their tasks in what God has called them to do.
This Sunday, bring in a bag of non-perishable food items. We are making a difference in people's lives that are down and out. It may be you one day needing just a little bit of help. Also, go through your closets and look for those clothes that don't fit anymore or you haven't worn in awhile. Bring them in for those who just need a little help.
1st Sunday Food & Clothing Drive... let's make an impact!!
This four-week series, The Creed, examines the Nicene Creed and its development from the Council fo Nicaea. Through examining the Jerusalem Council, we see the importance of leaders being led by the Spirit to help clarify issues. We also see the heresy that led to the need for the creed and the importance of affirming the divinity of Jesus and the Godhead.
Creeds provide a brief and clear statement of essential Christian teachings, summarizing key beliefs about God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and other fundamental aspects of the Christian faith. Creeds have played a crucial role in the history of Christianity, particularly in clarifying and defending Christian doctrine against heresy and diverse interpretations of scripture. While creeds are important for summarizing and articulating Christian beliefs, they are not intended to replace the Bible. They are seen as helpful summaries of biblical teachings.