{"id":237,"date":"2025-01-18T17:52:45","date_gmt":"2025-01-18T17:52:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/comorbaptistchurch.org\/tobe\/?page_id=237"},"modified":"2025-01-18T20:24:55","modified_gmt":"2025-01-18T20:24:55","slug":"welcome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/comorbaptistchurch.org\/tobe\/welcome\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to COMOR"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-164\" data-id=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/comorbaptistchurch.org\/tobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2025-01-09-165833_019.jpeg\" 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class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At COMOR Baptist Church, we work for the glory of God and preach salvation in Jesus Christ. We are a fellowship of believers whose purpose is to know God through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and to equip one another through discipleship. In showing God\u2019s love, we strive to reach a hungry world with the Good News, living out the Great Commission each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2016 N 60th St, Tampa, FL 33619<\/strong><br>We invite you to join us in person for worship services, fellowship, and opportunities to serve our local community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet Our Pastor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pastor Edouard Fran\u00e7ois<\/strong> believes every human being should have the freedom to choose where to worship. In his view, the true Church is the people, not just a building. Every member of COMOR Baptist Church is an essential part of our faith family\u2014without you, there would be no Church. Pastor Fran\u00e7ois encourages each person to participate actively in worship and ministry, recognizing that God has given every believer unique gifts to share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ministries &amp; Outreach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Food Pantry &amp; Food Bank<\/strong><br>Our volunteer-run <a href=\"\/tampa-food-pantry-food-bank\/\">Food Pantry &amp; Food Bank<\/a> is open <strong>Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8AM \u2013 6PM<\/strong> to provide nutritious groceries and essential supplies to individuals and families throughout Hillsborough County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Are you or someone you know in Hillsborough County facing food insecurity?<\/strong><br>At COMOR Baptist Church, our volunteer-run Food Pantry &amp; Food Bank provides nutritious groceries and essential supplies to individuals and families throughout Hillsborough County. Governed by local Christian Churches, we strive to share God\u2019s love by offering compassion and tangible support to our neighbors in need.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Join Us in Making a Difference<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Volunteer:<\/strong> Contact us to learn about volunteer opportunities and how you can help fight hunger in our community.<strong>Donate:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/tobe\/giving\">Visit our Giving page<\/a> to make a financial contribution and ensure our shelves stay stocked for those who need it most.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Together, we can make sure no one goes to bed hungry. Reach out today to get involved or receive assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Worship &amp; Fellowship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We welcome you to gather with us for uplifting worship services and biblical teaching <strong>every Sunday at 10:00 AM<\/strong>. Experience genuine fellowship as we grow together in faith and share the hope of Jesus Christ with our local community and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We look forward to meeting you!<\/strong><br>Whether you are seeking a new church home, exploring the Christian faith, or simply looking for ways to serve, you will find a place of acceptance and purpose here at COMOR Baptist Church. Come and be a part of our faith family\u2014we can\u2019t wait to walk with you on your spiritual journey!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tune In to Our Weekly Radio Show<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us every <strong>Wednesday at 6:00 PM<\/strong> for our <em>Radio Comor Live from Tampa, Florida<\/em> broadcast. 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