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Did You Know?
The main church building was built during World War II when steel and other construction materials were in short supply. The church was dedicated on Sunday August 6, 1944.
Did You Know?
For more than 70 years Rice Temple Baptist Church has served the Lord by ministering to families in the surrounding neighborhoods, students at Rice University, the hospitals, and the medical and nursing schools at the Texas Medical Center.
Did You Know?
As a mission-minded church, we are blessed that the Lord brings us people from all over the world to whom we minister weekly through our music and language programs.
Did You Know?
Rice Temple Baptist Church is the closest Baptist church to the Houston Medical Center.
Sunday Sermons
See all of our online sermons.
He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one whom God appointed as judge of the living and the dead.
Acts 10:42 (NIV)
Bible Study
Please join us in one of several studies of God's glorious revelation to man. Classes are available for all ages.See a list of classes.
Joy Program
English as a Second Language (ESL) speakers are welcome on Tuesdays for English Language instruction and conversation, as well as Bible study and crafts.
Video Library
Church members have access to an extensive video library of Christian resources. Learn more.
Music
The choir and orchestra are very active throughout the year. We welcome you for practice on Wednesday nights. Learn more.
Children's Music
On Wednesdays there is an introductory music theory class for children using the recorder or handbells.
Ephesians 2:19-22
"... [Y]ou are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God's people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit." (NIV)Weekly Schedule
Sunday
9:30 a.m. Bible Study10:45 a.m. Worship
5:00 p.m. Prayer Service
Monday
Church Office CLOSEDTuesday
6:30 a.m. Men's PrayerJoy Program (for Internationals)
9:00 a.m. Bible Study10:00 a.m. English class
11:00 a.m. Crafts/Handbells
Wednesday
Children's Music
5:00 p.m. Recorder Class5:00 p.m. Handbells
Dinner
5:30 p.m. Family Fellowship Dinner6:15 p.m. AWANA
6:30 p.m. Youth Devotions
6:30 p.m. Prayer and Praise
6:30 p.m. Ladies' International Bible Class
6:45 p.m. English Conversation Class
7:45 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
Thursday
(1st and 3rd Thur. of each month)
10:00 a.m. MOPS7:00 p.m. Young Adults Bible Study