The River

About this church

The River in Lake Charles, Louisiana, holds Sunday services at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at 5654 Gerstner Memorial, and a Revival Night on the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. The church's statement of beliefs includes baptism of the Holy Spirit with a supernatural prayer language, divine healing through prayer, and water baptism. Services are described as Spirit-filled, with worship, preaching based on Scripture, and an altar call.

First-time visitors can use the Plan Your Visit option, in which a team member meets guests at the door, shows them around, helps check kids into Kids Church, and saves seats in the service. Parking team members direct arriving cars, and greeters are near the front entrance. The church says people come in all styles of dress. River Nursery cares for children from 3 months to 24 months, River Kids teaches children through media, drama, crafts, games, and kids camp, and River Students gathers junior high and high school students twice a month at various locations. The site also lists connect groups, a reading plan, River College, and a live stream. Confirm times on the church website before visiting.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 4, 2026. Sources: Home page: address and service times · What to expect on Sunday · Ministries: nursery, kids, students · Statement of beliefs

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