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About Us
Evangelize and Serve
On Sunday June 20, 2010, around twenty people gathered at the Hampton Suite Fort Myers Hotel, singing and praising God. These 20 brothers and sisters are the pioneers of the First Restored Haitian Baptist Church of Fort-Myers. Two Sundays later the number was 30 and a month later the Lord gave us a new place at Winkler Avenue. We left this place to settle where we are currently at 1019 Veronica Shoemaker Blvd.
The Lord has helped us. Beloved, if the work has not stopped, it is because the Lord has put with me, as shepherd of this assembly, a hardworking, solid and dynamic team, composed of men, women, young people and children.
During the first few years, we have had a very positive outcome. The Lord added to his church more than fifteen brothers and sisters who converted to God and five brothers and sisters testified through the waters of baptism. More than 50 brothers and sisters became members of the First Haitian Baptist Church Restored by affiliation. The church couples gave birth to about ten children and we presented them to the Lord. With regard to marriage, we held three celebrations where young boys and girls from the church agreed to honor this institution created by God. As for the case of mortality, we recorded only one.
First Haitian Baptist Church Restored of Fort Myers, led by Pastor Hubert Lacombe, is a young congregation with committed brothers and sisters offering a variety of services to serve to community.
Our Pastor
The leadership team at Baptist Church Restored consists of believers with the confidence to guide our community in faith, answer questions, conduct services and organize church events.
Reverend Dr. Hubert Lacombe
Senior Pastor
A passionate international speaker, Dr. Hubert Lacombe is the Senior Pastor of Baptist Church Restored. Married to Ertilie Lacombe, he is the father of four beautiful girls. He has been in ministry for over 20 years. He has planted multiple churches in his homeland of Haiti. He became the Founder and President of Baptist Church Restored in June 2010. Since 2003, He has been leading the Fraternal League International of Southwest Florida.
He has authored a book "CONTRIBUTION DE L'EDUCATION CHRETIENNE DANS LA LUTE CONTRE LA SUPERSTITION". It is an autobiography outlining his spiritual walk up to the time he immigrated to the United States. This book will teach you about the role that the Haitian church must play in order to dismantle or combat these practices that are sinking our society day by day. It will also teach us not to waste our time in vile and worthless things. On the contrary to use our time well in prayer and meditation on the word of God, observed with the telescope of the Holy Spirit the slightest movements of the ravening wolf. Very few Christians, even today, realize with what savagery Satan the ancient serpent is waging war on us and accusing the brothers, either directly or for superstitious practices. As Pastor, I continually inform my congregation that the only force to unmask the unscrupulous stealer, slayer and destroyer is to know a knowledge of the word of God. Therefore, Christian education through which the doctrine of the church flows is central to all groupings.
He is grateful to the Lord for using him and working through him to bring the Gospel to many.
Pastor Lacombe's goal is to encourage everyone to have a closer walk with Jesus and live a sanctified purpose driven life.
OUR BELIEFS
Glorify God
First Haitian Baptist Church Restored of Fort Myers is an inclusive church committed to Christ and His word. We are dedicated to sharing the love of Christ through ministry, fellowship and worship. Our church is not just a house of worship. At its core are the members and believers that come together to practice God’s word, celebrate His love and extend His gifts to all.
ABOUT GOD
God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
Genesis 1:1,26,27, 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14
ABOUT JESUS CHRIST
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Matthew 1:22, 23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5; 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14,15; 1 Corinthians 15:3,4; Romans 1:3,4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14,15; Titus 2:13
ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He wants to release His power into the life of the believer who asks. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer a spiritual gift. As Christians, we seek to live under His control daily.
2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16,17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18
ABOUT THE BIBLE
The Bible is God’s Word to us. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error.
2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20,21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105,160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5
ABOUT HUMAN BEINGS
People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called “sin”. This attitude separates people from God and causes many problems in life.
Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1, 2
ABOUT SALVATION
Salvation is God’s free gift to us, but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8,9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1
ABOUT ETERNITY
People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.
John 3:16; John 14:17; Romans 6:23; Romans 8:17-18; Revelation 20:15; 1 Cor. 2:7-9