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May 26, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Awana Kids Ministry Update
Thank You, Awana Parents What a year it's been. We just wrapped up another Awana year at Faith, and we want to start with a simple thank-you to every parent who trusted us with their kids this year. You handed them off to us week after week. You helped them learn their verses in the car, at the kitchen table, and probably a few times right before walking in the door. You showed up. That matters more than you know. Getting to spend time with your children has been a joy. We've watched them memorize Scripture, ask honest questions about God, and grow in ways only the Lord can grow a kid. None of it happens without you partnering with us, and we don't take that for granted. We're already praying about the year ahead. As soon as we have the dates for the new Awana year locked in, we'll get those to you so you can mark your calendars. Until then, enjoy your summer with your kids. We'll see you soon.
May 26, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Pastoral Letter
Dear Faith Family, I've been thinking about you this week. Not about anything in particular, just about you. The faces I see on Sunday morning. The names I pray for during the week. The people God has given me the privilege of serving. I want you to know something. I'm grateful for you. I'm grateful for the ones who show up faithfully, week after week, even when life is busy and tiring. I'm grateful to those who serve faithfully. I'm grateful for the parents working hard to raise their kids in the Lord, and for the older saints whose prayers hold this church together more than any of us realize. I want to remind you of something simple today. God sees you. He sees the part of your life nobody else knows about. He sees the prayer you've been praying for years with no answer yet. He sees the loved one you're worried about. He sees the way you keep showing up for people, even when you're running on empty. He hasn't forgotten you. He never will. Hebrews 6:10 puts it plainly: "For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister." You're not invisible to Him. The small acts of love and faithfulness you've offered this week, the ones nobody else saw, were seen by the One who matters most. So keep going. Keep loving your family. Keep showing up for your friends. Keep serving in the place God has put you. Keep trusting Him with the things you can't fix. It's an honor to be your pastor. Blessings,
Pastor Leger
June 15, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
June 15 Weekly Update
Welcome to the weekly roundup 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next few days and weeks. Let’s welcome our newest members We are thrilled to welcome the Kowatz family and Melody Callegan as the newest members of our Faith family. Church membership at Faith is a commitment to one another. It's a promise to encourage and support the people God has put here, and to use the spiritual gifts He has given each of us. We do the work of being a church together.New here? We'd love to connect. Annual Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway This year’s giveaway will be on July 15th. Here’s a list of the supplies we will be collecting for the backpacks this year. 2 pocket folders looseleaf paper/wide rule one subject notebooks/wide rule 10 count colored markers 12 count colored pencils 24 count Crayola crayons 2 count pink erasers glue sticks 24 count #2 pencils 1 inch binder with clear front Black dry erase markers/fine tip Box of Kleenex Scissors You have several options for donating supplies. You can drop them off when you attend worship, or email us at info@meetfaith.org to schedule a drop-off time. This Week's Message "Lead Your House"
| Pastor Bart Leger Romans 8:28-30 Most dads measure the job by what they provide and how often they show up, and miss the one thing the family needs most: someone deciding where the home is headed with God. In Joshua 24:14-15, Joshua stands before the nation and commits his whole household to serve the Lord, giving fathers the boldest leadership charge in the Bible. This Father's Day message calls every man to make that decision out loud this week and to back it with leadership at home. Watch last week’s sermon 👇 Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest.Give Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe below to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox.Subscribe 📸 Follow us on , Facebook, and YouTube 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 9:15 AM & 10:15 AM
6294 Tom Hebert Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70607 See you soon ☀️
June 8, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
June 8 Weekly Update
Welcome to the weekly roundup 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next few days and weeks. Last Week This past week, we hosted the DM2 Youth Conference, and we spent it together in the Book of Galatians. The young men from the 3D Training Center did a great job teaching. What encouraged me most was watching some of our own teenage young men take sessions of their own during the week. Seeing them open the Word and teach it to their peers tells me the next generation is being built right here at Faith. Around 30 came out, young people and adults alike.New here? We'd love to connect. This Week's Message "When You Don’t Know How to Pray"
| Pastor Bart Leger Romans 8:26-27 Romans 8:26–27 answers one of the most common pastoral questions in the Christian life: what happens when I don’t know how to pray? In this message from Pastor Bart Leger, Paul shows us that the Spirit himself helps us in our weakness, prays inside us with groanings that cannot be uttered, and brings our wordless cries to the Father in perfect agreement with his will. Walk away with a clear truth: when you don’t know how to pray, the Spirit prays for you. Watch last week’s sermon 👇 Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest.Give Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe below to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox.Subscribe 📸 Follow us on , Facebook, and YouTube 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 9:15 AM & 10:15 AM
6294 Tom Hebert Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70607 See you soon ☀️
May 26, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
June 1 Weekly Update
Welcome to the weekly roundup 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next few days and weeks. June 1-5 Youth Bible Conference - Our Youth Bible Conference is back, and this year we're studying the book of Galatians, Paul's powerful letter on grace and freedom in Christ.
Each day runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with lunch provided. Students from other churches are welcome, and the young at heart are invited too. Come spend a few days in the Word with us. Wednesday, June 3 No Prayer Meeting TonightNew here? We'd love to connect. This Week's Message "Today’s Groaning, Tomorrow’s Glory"
| Pastor Bart Leger Romans 8:18-25 Romans 8:18–25 takes up the question every believer eventually asks: why is so much of the Christian life still painful? In this message from Pastor Bart Leger, Paul gives the believer a framework for holding present suffering alongside future glory. Creation groans, believers groan, and the firstfruits of the Spirit anchor a confident hope that the redemption of the body is coming. Walk away with a clear truth: today’s groaning is tomorrow’s glory. Watch last week’s sermon 👇 Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest.Give Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe below to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox.Subscribe 📸 Follow us on , Facebook, and YouTube 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 9:15 AM & 10:15 AM
6294 Tom Hebert Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70607 See you soon ☀️
May 26, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Weekly Update
Welcome to the weekly roundup 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next few days and weeks. June 1-5 Youth Bible Conference - Our Youth Bible Conference is back, and this year we're studying the book of Galatians, Paul's powerful letter on grace and freedom in Christ.
Each day runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with lunch provided. Students from other churches are welcome, and the young at heart are invited too. Come spend a few days in the Word with us. Wednesday, June 3 No Prayer Meeting TonightNew here? We'd love to connect. This Week's Message "You Have a Father"
| Pastor Bart Leger Romans 8:12-17 Romans 8:12–17 answers one of the most personal questions in the Christian life: what kind of relationship do I have with God? In this message from Pastor Bart Leger, Paul shows us that the Spirit who lives in every believer is the Spirit of adoption, marking us as children of God, teaching us to call him “Abba, Father,” and making us joint heirs with Christ. Walk away with a clear truth: if you have the Spirit, you have a Father. Watch last week’s sermon 👇 Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest.Give Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe below to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox.Subscribe 📸 Follow us on , Facebook, and YouTube 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 9:15 AM & 10:15 AM
6294 Tom Hebert Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70607 See you soon ☀️
May 26, 2026 • 5 Minute Read
10 Ways to Build a Christ Centered Home
You don't get an evening alone to think through your kids' spiritual life. You get the half-second between dinner cleanup and the homework battle. You get the moment before bed when you're already tired. This is where faith gets passed down. Not in a class or a program. In the small moments of a normal week. The Bible tells us that what we do in our homes matters. The choices you make about what you talk about and what you make time for shape your kids' picture of who God is. Here are ten ways to build a Christ-centered home. Some of them will fit your family right now. Others will not. Take what helps and leave the rest. Make time for family devotions Set aside regular time to read the Bible together. It doesn't have to be long. Ten minutes after breakfast or before bed is enough to start. What matters is consistency. Find a routine that fits your family's rhythm. Some families do this in the morning. Others do it in the evening. Pick what you can stick with for more than two weeks. Pray together Prayer is how kids learn that God is listening. They watch you pray, and they learn what prayer is. You don't need polished words. You need to be open in front of your kids about what you're asking God for. Pray over meals and before bed. Let your kids hear you bring whatever you're carrying to God. Create a home that points to Him Your house tells your kids what matters to you. The things on the walls and the conversations at dinner add up over time. All of it teaches them what your family is about. You don't have to fill the house with religious decorations. But you can put a Bible on the coffee table where it gets used. You can put up something with a verse that matters to you. You can let the house, in small ways, say that this family follows Jesus. Talk about faith openly Most kids don't ask the big questions in the church parking lot. They ask them in the car or at bedtime, when their guard is down. Be ready to talk, and be okay not having all the answers. Tell them what you believe, and tell them when you don't know. Your faith should be something you're working out too, not a finished package you handed down. If they bring up something that throws you, don't shut it down. The questions that make you uncomfortable are usually the most important ones. Serve together Faith that doesn't move out into the world goes stale. Find a way for your family to serve someone outside your house. Maybe the food pantry, or a neighbor who could use help with the yard. Bring your kids with you. Let them see what it looks like to give time and effort to someone who can't repay you. That's where they learn what Jesus meant by loving your neighbor. Share your faith with others Your kids learn how to talk about Jesus by hearing you do it. If you only talk about your faith at home, they'll learn that faith is private. If you talk about it with the people in your life, they'll learn that faith is something you bring with you. Invite people to church and let your kids hear you tell stories about what God is doing in your life. They learn from what you do out loud. Make church a priority Show up to church regularly and bring your kids. Let them be part of the community of believers around you. Church gives kids something a Christian home alone cannot give. Other adults who care about them, and a bigger picture than just their own family. When church gets inconvenient, go anyway. Your kids are watching what you protect time for. Encourage their own time with God As your kids get older, they need their own faith, not just yours. Give them age-appropriate Bibles. Let them see you doing your own devotions and hear you talk about what you're learning. If they ask questions about what they're reading, take it seriously. Their faith is becoming theirs, and they need you to treat it that way. Keep Christ at the center of holidays Christmas and Easter come with a lot of pressure to do them right. Presents, traditions, and family expectations. The actual reasons for these days can get buried. Be intentional about pointing back to Jesus during these seasons. Read the nativity story together at Christmas. When Easter comes, talk about why we have Easter at all. The holidays will fill up with everything else if you let them. Live what you teach This one matters more than the other nine combined. If you tell your kids that following Jesus matters, but they don't see it in how you treat their mother and how you handle stress, they'll know. They watch what you do, not what you say. You don't have to be perfect. You have to keep trying. Show them what it looks like to follow Jesus when you mess up. Apologize when you should, and try again the next day. That's the most powerful thing you can teach them about grace. One last thing Building a Christ-centered home is a thousand small choices made over the years. You'll get some of them right. You'll get some of them wrong. Keep showing up. The kids you're raising are watching the God you say you serve. Let them see Him in you.
May 26, 2026 • 5 Minute Read
10 Ways to Build a Christ Centered Home
You don't get an evening alone to think through your kids' spiritual life. You get the half-second between dinner cleanup and the homework battle. You get the moment before bed when you're already tired. This is where faith gets passed down. Not in a class or a program. In the small moments of a normal week. The Bible tells us that what we do in our homes matters. The choices you make about what you talk about and what you make time for shape your kids' picture of who God is. Here are ten ways to build a Christ-centered home. Some of them will fit your family right now. Others will not. Take what helps and leave the rest. Make time for family devotions Set aside regular time to read the Bible together. It doesn't have to be long. Ten minutes after breakfast or before bed is enough to start. What matters is consistency. Find a routine that fits your family's rhythm. Some families do this in the morning. Others do it in the evening. Pick what you can stick with for more than two weeks. Pray together Prayer is how kids learn that God is listening. They watch you pray, and they learn what prayer is. You don't need polished words. You need to be open in front of your kids about what you're asking God for. Pray over meals and before bed. Let your kids hear you bring whatever you're carrying to God. Create a home that points to Him Your house tells your kids what matters to you. The things on the walls and the conversations at dinner add up over time. All of it teaches them what your family is about. You don't have to fill the house with religious decorations. But you can put a Bible on the coffee table where it gets used. You can put up something with a verse that matters to you. You can let the house, in small ways, say that this family follows Jesus. Talk about faith openly Most kids don't ask the big questions in the church parking lot. They ask them in the car or at bedtime, when their guard is down. Be ready to talk, and be okay not having all the answers. Tell them what you believe, and tell them when you don't know. Your faith should be something you're working out too, not a finished package you handed down. If they bring up something that throws you, don't shut it down. The questions that make you uncomfortable are usually the most important ones. Serve together Faith that doesn't move out into the world goes stale. Find a way for your family to serve someone outside your house. Maybe the food pantry, or a neighbor who could use help with the yard. Bring your kids with you. Let them see what it looks like to give time and effort to someone who can't repay you. That's where they learn what Jesus meant by loving your neighbor. Share your faith with others Your kids learn how to talk about Jesus by hearing you do it. If you only talk about your faith at home, they'll learn that faith is private. If you talk about it with the people in your life, they'll learn that faith is something you bring with you. Invite people to church and let your kids hear you tell stories about what God is doing in your life. They learn from what you do out loud. Make church a priority Show up to church regularly and bring your kids. Let them be part of the community of believers around you. Church gives kids something a Christian home alone cannot give. Other adults who care about them, and a bigger picture than just their own family. When church gets inconvenient, go anyway. Your kids are watching what you protect time for. Encourage their own time with God As your kids get older, they need their own faith, not just yours. Give them age-appropriate Bibles. Let them see you doing your own devotions and hear you talk about what you're learning. If they ask questions about what they're reading, take it seriously. Their faith is becoming theirs, and they need you to treat it that way. Keep Christ at the center of holidays Christmas and Easter come with a lot of pressure to do them right. Presents, traditions, and family expectations. The actual reasons for these days can get buried. Be intentional about pointing back to Jesus during these seasons. Read the nativity story together at Christmas. When Easter comes, talk about why we have Easter at all. The holidays will fill up with everything else if you let them. Live what you teach This one matters more than the other nine combined. If you tell your kids that following Jesus matters, but they don't see it in how you treat their mother and how you handle stress, they'll know. They watch what you do, not what you say. You don't have to be perfect. You have to keep trying. Show them what it looks like to follow Jesus when you mess up. Apologize when you should, and try again the next day. That's the most powerful thing you can teach them about grace. One last thing Building a Christ-centered home is a thousand small choices made over the years. You'll get some of them right. You'll get some of them wrong. Keep showing up. The kids you're raising are watching the God you say you serve. Let them see Him in you.
Copyright Faith Bible Church of Lake Charles 2026