Zoar Baptist Church -  Coronavirus Updates 

Romans 13:1-2  “Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities.  For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves.” NASB

Due to the Governor's proclamation that he signed, which halts any gathering of 250 people or more and closing the public schools, in person services at Zoar Baptist Church will be suspended until further notice. >>
https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2403

We will use this page to provide you with updates as it relates to Zoar Baptist Church, our members, and community.

Contact Information: 

Phone: 225-261-3434

Address: Zoar Baptist Church

11848 Hooper Rd | Baton Rouge, LA 70818

Updated July 24, 2020:

Until further notice, masks are REQUIRED to attend Worship Services.

Church Office:

Our church office will be CLOSED to all non-staff visitors. However, our staff will be available by phone. You may call the church office number at 225-261-3434.

If you need to drop off giving or forms, you can do so in the secure lock box on the office door.

Sunday Worship:

With the lifting of the stay-at-home order, we are now one step closer to returning to a somewhat normal life. We are anxious to worship together, fellowship as a church family and serve together. We are ready to see you! 

Beginning Sunday, June 7th, we will be going back to our regular worship schedule with a slight adjustment.

Traditional Service - 8:00 am

Blended Service - 9:40 am CHANGE from 9:30 am

Vulnerable people are encouraged NOT to attend.  Vulnerable people are defined, by the government, as the elderly and Individuals with serious underlying health conditions, including high blood pressure, chronic lung disease, diabetes, obesity, asthma, and those whose immune system is compromised such as by chemotherapy for cancer and other conditions requiring such therapy.  

We ask that all of those who attend our worship service, to please wear a mask.

For those who cannot attend physically, we will be offering our worship service online via Facebook Live, YouTube, and streaming live from our website.

Facebook Live  YOUTUBE  LIVE STREAMING 

If you miss the Sunday Worship service or do not have Facebook, the worship service will be available on our website after the service.

Sermons

Sunday School:

Some adult and student Sunday school classes will meet at their regular time on campus. There are many Sunday school classes that will continue on Zoom until further notice. Please contact your Sunday school teacher for details.

Here is good video tutorial on how to use Zoom >> Zoom Instructions. We will be using Zoom for our Sunday school classes to stay connected from week to week until we can resume normal in person classes.

Preschool & Children:

Due to current CDC guidelines, our tentative plans are for Preschool and Children activities to resume on campus on August 2nd. 

Online bible studies are available now.

Virtual VBS will be June 15th - 19th. Register online for packet pickup,

Subscribe to our ZoarKidz YouTube Channel

Do you have children and wonder what you can do with them at home? Check out our Children Resource age to find some awesome resources on how to have bible study among other things at home.

Giving:

As a reminder, the church still has financial obligations, therefore, it is important to remember you can still give during this time. We have several options:

  • Give Online
  • Text to Give at 225-258-1661
  • Mail your giving to the church office.
  • Place your giving in the secure lock box on the office door.

Personal Shopping:

Zoar Baptist Church wants to minister to our church members and community who are 70 or older and are in need to essential items. We need some personal shoppers. If you are a church member at Zoar Baptist Church who would like to be a personal shopper, please contact our church office at 225-261-3434.

Zoar Connection:

The goal of “Zoar Connection” is to personally contact all resident Zoar members. Much effort is already being made by Sunday School classes and other age-graded ministries to stay in contact with members and respond to ministry opportunities.

Volunteers will be provided a list of resident members based on similar age-group and sex (male to male, female to female) or requested age group. The list contains home and cell phone numbers, along with age. Contact Dennis for a list. ( or 225-772-1685) for an emailed list.

Ministry meals:

Zoar Baptist Church provides ministry meals once per month on a regular basis. However, during the Coronavirus pandemic, we will be providing ministry meals every other week. If you are 65 years or older and in need of a meal, please contact our church office at 225-261-3434 so we can put your name on the list.