First Baptist Church of Harahan

Why We Exist

To be a dynamic spiritual organism empowered by the Holy Spirit to share Christ with as many people as possible in our church, community, and throughout the world.

To be a worshiping fellowship, experiencing an awareness of God, recognizing His person, and responding in obedience to His leadership.

To experience and increasingly meaning relationship with God and fellow believers.

To help people experience a growing knowledge of God and man.

To be a church that ministers unselfishly to persons in the community and world in Jesus' name.

To be a church who purpose is to be Christlike in our daily living by emphasizing total commitment of like, personality, and possessions to the Lordship of Christ.

Scripture Verse

"Unless the LORD builds the house,
    its builders labor in vain.
  Unless the LORD watches over the city,
    the watchmen stand guard in vain.
Unless the LORD builds the house,
    its builders labor in vain.
  Unless the LORD watches over the city,  the watchmen stand guard in vain."

Psalm 127:1