About Page of Frenchport Church in Camden, AR

ABOUT OUR CHURCH

Frenchport Church is impacting every generation for a lifetime. Our desire is for the truth of God and His Word to be understood, applied and shared with everyone. We believe that church is not somewhere you go but is who you are. We are the Body of Christ and His power and truth should not be limited to our four walls. Frenchport Church desires to make a lasting impact on every generation with the love and truth of Jesus.

STAFF

Pastor Derik Armstrong-senior pastor CONTACT>>
Pastor Hollie Armstrong-pastor's wife/children's pastor CONTACT>>
Pastor Keith Nix-youth pastor/worship pastor CONTACT>>
Cassi Nix-youth pastor/nursery & preschool pastor CONTACT>>
Becky Ogden-secretary CONTACT>>
Diane Treadway/Holly White-custodian

CHURCH HISTORY

Around the year 1936, Mr. & Mrs. Joe Rowland and Sister Maude Wilson became Christians in a little one-room schoolhouse at Pigeon Hill near Strong, AR, with Sister Hall preaching a revival. The Lord called Sister Maude to preach. She didn't drive a car.........READ MORE>>

BELIEFS

WE BELIEVE...The Scriptures are Inspired by God and declare His design and plan for mankind.

WE BELIEVE...There is only One True God–revealed in three persons...Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (commonly known as the Trinity).

WE BELIEVE...In the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. As God's son Jesus was both human and divine.

WE BELIEVE...though originally good, Man Willingly Fell to Sin–ushering evil and death, both physical and spiritual, into the world.

WE BELIEVE...Every Person Can Have Restored Fellowship with God Through 'Salvation' (trusting Christ, through faith and repentance, to be our personal Savior).

WE BELIEVE...and practice two ordinances—(1) Water Baptism by Immersion after repenting of one's sins and receiving Christ's gift of salvation, and (2) Holy Communion (the Lord's Supper) as a symbolic remembrance of Christ's suffering and death for our salvation.

WE BELIEVE...the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is a Special Experience Following Salvationthat empowers believers for witnessing and effective service, just as it did in New Testament times.

WE BELIEVE... The Initial Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is ‘Speaking in Tongues,’ as experienced on the Day of Pentecost and referenced throughout Acts and the Epistles.

WE BELIEVE...The Church has a Mission to seek and save all who are lost in sin. We believe 'the Church' is the Body of Christ and consists of the people who, throughout time, have accepted God's offer of redemption (regardless of religious denomination) through the sacrificial death of His son Jesus Christ.

WE BELIEVE...Divine Healing of the Sick is a Privilege for Christians Today and is provided for in Christ's atonement (His sacrificial death on the cross for our sins).

WE BELIEVE...in The Blessed Hope—When Jesus Raptures His Church Prior to His Return to Earth (the second coming). At this future moment in time all believers who have died will rise from their graves and will meet the Lord in the air, and Christians who are alive will be caught up with them, to be with the Lord forever.

WE BELIEVE...in The Millennial Reign of Christ when Jesus returns with His saints at His second coming and begins His benevolent rule over earth for 1,000 years. This millennial reign will bring the salvation of national Israel and the establishment of universal peace.

WE BELIEVE...A Final Judgment Will Take Place for those who have rejected Christ. They will be judged for their sin and consigned to eternal punishment in a punishing lake of fire.

WE BELIEVE...and look forward to the perfect New Heavens and a New Earth that Christ is preparing for all people, of all time, who have accepted Him. We will live and dwell with Him there forever following His millennial reign on Earth. 'And so shall we forever be with the Lord!'

CHURCH HISTORY cont...

*Some excerpts taken from "History of Frenchport Church" by Betty Moore

Joe Rowland built a brush arbor in Frenchport where the church is now. That is where a lot of meetings were held. In some of the meetings, the Holy Spirit was so strong that it shook the top of the arbor (everyone thought it was raining). In 1949, the Lord laid it on Brother Joe Rowland to build a church, so with the help from his son, Robert and others, they built the one room building on the land that was donated by Dale & Betty Moore. Sister Maude was the preacher, Joe Rowland did the preliminaries and Sandra Moore Parker was the piano player. Sister Maude passed away in 1969 and Brother & Sister Elray Fife took over as pastors. After they resigned, Brother Mack Ables became pastor in 1977. He was pastor when the new Frenchport Community Church was built in 1982. He resigned after serving seven years.

The dedication of the new church drew a crowd of approximately 300 people.

The church has since undergone many changes and updates. The original sanctuary built by Bro. Joe Rowland, still stands and acts as a Sunday School classroom and fellowship hall for the church.

Frenchport Church has been busy at work reaching the lost for Christ. Just a few years ago the church had a television ministry with weekly broadcasts of the services on the local cable network. Frenchport supports many missionaries and has always had a heart for those in the field winning the lost to Jesus. They have raised the funds to construct a church in Haiti, take mission trips with YWAM Houston and other organizations to further the message of Jesus.

The church has also undergone many construction changes. The most recent additions have been the construction of a playground and multi-purpose facility. The multi-purpose or, Family Life Center is currently under construction but the building is being used for Relentless Youth Ministries and One Way Kid's Church.

Frenchport Church is a non-denominational church and is affiliated with the Full Gospel Evangelistic Association (FGEA).

Frenchport Church is rich in history and effectiveness. The lives of many people all over the world have been affected by the obedience of those God called to start Frenchport Church and we are continuing to impact every generation for a lifetime. top>>