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First Mission Baptist Church is under the leadership of Pastor Willie and Samantha Green. We are located on the beautiful Mississippi River in Jefferson, Louisiana ( a church in the suburb of New Orleans).

First Mission Baptist Church is MORE THAN A CHURCH ... We're Family!

Many of us wish we had the opportunity to make a fresh start - to discover a place where we are accepted and can develop and grow. Perhaps you are saved, but have gotten away from the Lord, and away from church. It's time for you to jump back in, and First Mission Baptist Church is ready to assist you in that fresh start. You will find people like yourself who are discovering and growing in a place where people come together to be spiritually, emotionally and physically encouraged, challenged, charged and prepared to live a meaningful life for Jesus Christ in the real world! Perhaps you don't know this one called Jesus and you are looking to know more about Him - First Mission Baptist Church, a church in New Orleans, is the place for you! Join us this Sunday!

God bless you and may you enjoy First Mission's website!

We extend a heartfelt welcome to you and your family, and pray that you will find the contents of this web site informative and uplifting, leading you to enjoy a personal and abiding relationship with Jesus. We would be honored if you would join us for an upcoming worship service or one of our fellowship events.

Please feel free to explore this site and don't hesitate to contact us by phone at 504-834-0123 or email us if you have any questions.

Sunday morning service 11:00 am

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HURRICANE UPDATE...

Pastor Willie Green and family is in Gadsden, Alabama along with Dec. George Battie, Silas Batttie, Matilda Battie, Edna Jones, Stephanie Stockman, Leona Battie and their families. We can be reached at Vercie Wilmore 256-494-1014.

Pastor Willie Green's cellular number is 504-554-0968

Other Information:

as of Tuesday, September 2, 2008 ~ 12:00noon.

NO BUSINESSES ARE OPEN.

SCHOOLS: All schools in St. John Parish will be closed this week.

CURFEW nightly from 8 pm to 6 am and is extended through Wednesday.

FLOODING: There is minor street flooding. There have been no reports of homes being flooded. Parish crews have placed portable pumps in those areas with the most street water. The EOC recevied 6 inches of yesterday from Hurricane GUSTAV

Residents who stayed in the parish are asked to assist with the drainage situation and clean the catch basins in their nieghborhoods and attempt to clear ditches and culverts of any debris.

POWER: 14,000 customers are without electricity on the East and West Bank. Parish officials are working with Entergy to reestablish services. Power will be restored to medical facilities within the next 24 hours. Upon return residents are asked to call 1-800-9-OUTAGE to report power outages.

WATER/SEWERAGE: Water and sewerage service is sporadic throughout St. John. Crews are working at returning these services to full capacity.

Reserve Area: Za Montz Sewerage Lift Station is DOWN....parish crews are on the scene and service will be returned as soon as possible.

DEBRIS: Distaster Recovery/Clean-up crews are in the field beginning official assessments and will begin clean up efforts today of major roadways to get residents back to their homes.

DAMAGE: Minor damage seen to some sructures. No major damage has been reported to the EOC. Schools suffered some damange and more information will be available later today.

TRANSPORTION ASSISTANCE has ended. Over 800 residents were brought to a safer location. Details for return will be posted once plans are finalized.

STATE GUSTAV INFORMATION HOTLINE: The Governor's office has established a toll-free number that you can call to listen to a recorded message with the most up-to-date information state officials have on the storm: (866) 288-2484

CLOSED: Animal Shelter, Post Office, Courthouse, Schools, Libraries, Hospital and all businesses.

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