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The history of the French Speaking Bethesda Baptist Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2019, during a conversation with Pastor Joseph Victor about my desire to start a church, he shared that he also wanted to plant a church in Laurelton, Queens, New York. We decided to work together to make this vision a reality. On September 25, 2019 with 15 people we began by holding a prayer meeting at the home of brother Arnoux and Dr. Danielle Gustama, with the primary goal of establishing a church in that community. From that day on, we met every Thursday at 7pm for prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In March 2020, we rented a space to launch our first worship service. However, due the COVID-19 pandemic. All public gatherings were suspended, et we couldn\u2019t proceed as planned. In April 2020, we resumed meeting online for prayer and Bible study, and this continued for quite some time. You can still join us every Monday now for online prayer and Bible study by calling (339) 207-9718.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the last Sunday of May 2023, we officially launched as a church and celebrated our grand opening at French Speaking Baptist Church of Nassau since we didn\u2019t yet have a facility large enough to accommodate everyone. Our first worship service was held on June 4, 2023, since, we have been meeting every Sunday from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM. Our mission is built on three core pillars: preaching the Word of God, worship, and prayer. Our church is officially named French-Speaking Bethesda Baptist Church and became incorporated in Nassau County in January 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Images of FSBBC’s services and congregation with the previous location in Baldwin, NY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Although we do not yet own a property, we are diligently working toward that goal. For a time, we worshiped a 2079 Grand Avenue in Baldwin, Long Island. Unfortunately, in January 2025, a fire destroyed that location. We are currently meeting at 2394 Grand Avenue<\/a> while we trust God to provide a permanent place of worship. Please keep us in your prayers as we move forward in faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pastor Pierre-Martel Charles and his wife<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Pastor: Pierre-Martel Charles
Graduated at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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EGLISE BAPTISTE BETHESDA D\u2019EXPRESSION FRANCAISE DE LONG ISLAND.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

L\u2019Eglise Baptiste Bethesda d\u2019Expression Fran\u00e7aise de Long Island (NY), est une communaut\u00e9 de fr\u00e8res et soeurs dans la foi ou, en tant que disciples de J\u00e9sus-Christ, nous manifestons notre amour pour Dieu par l\u2019engagement de nous-m\u00eames, de nos talents, de nos dons et de notre temps dans des activit\u00e9s spirituelles et sociales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nous manifestons notre amour pour notre prochain (les fr\u00e8res et soeurs dans la foi, les amis et les membres de la communaut\u00e9) par la communion fraternelle, le service et le soutien mutuel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nous avons pour mission aussi a promouvoir les valeurs spirituelles, familiales, des relations harmonieuses au sein des familles chr\u00e9tiennes selon la parole de Dieu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nous avons en outre pours mission \u00e0 faire des disciples dans notre communaut\u00e9 et ailleurs (Mt. 28:19-20).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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