By First Baptist Chalmette, Special to the Message
CHALMETTE – Something’s brewing in Chalmette and it’s not your mamma’s coffee! Global Café, a coffee house located inside First Baptist Church, Chalmette, will host “Fourth Fridays” each fourth Friday of the month. The Grand Opening is on June 26, from 4 – 11 p.m.
“Live music from local Christian musicians will be playing from 7-9 p.m.,” shared Tiffany Thomas, Fourth Friday Ministry Coordinator.
“Fourth Friday is a great way to unwind,” she added, “Coffee, beignets, music, fellowship with good friends and neighbors. It doesn’t get any better than this!”
In the aftermath of hurricane Katrina when architectural designs were developed for the new First Baptist building John Dee Jeffries, long-term pastor of First Baptist Church incorporated the coffee house concept into the final plans.
“Global Café has many functions,” related Jeffries, “with one of its primary purposes being that of a coffee house. We’re delighted to have Tiffany develop this vision and bring the Fourth Friday concept into fruition.”
The theme and motif of Global Cafe is global. Large scale canvas portraits of people from various nations grace the walls. A huge map of the world plus motivating statements by world-famous missionaries from various Christian denominations add to the ambiance – and the cozy, comfortable ambiance make Global Café special.
“The soft low lighting make it a special place,” shared Carol Saling, ministry assistant, “and the wifii capabilities, good coffee, fresh beignets make it unique. Tiffany’s done a wonderful job pulling it all together.”
Cafe au laits, lattes, cappuccinos, other premium coffee shop drinks plus beignets and an assortment of baked goods will be available.
“P.J’s, Beignets and More, The Mad Batter, Café du Monde and a host of other local businesses have been very generous and helpful,” related Thomas. “Its exciting to see how everyone is coming together to make this happen.”
First Baptist Church is located at 305 E. St. Bernard Hwy in Chalmette. If you need additional information or if you are or know of Christian musicians looking for a venue, contact Fourth Friday Ministry Coordinator Tiffany Thomas at 906-204-4780 or tiffany.fbcchalmette@gmail.com