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-{{Infobox church
-| name                   = First Pentecostal Church of North Little Rock
-| other name             = FPCNLR, Our Lady of the Freeway
-| coordinates            = {{Coord|34.7815|-92.2523|display=inline,title}}
-| country                = [[USA]]
-| denomination           = Independent
-| address                = 1401 Calvary Rd, [[North Little Rock, Arkansas|North Little Rock, AR]]
-| website                = {{URL|https://www.fpcnlr.com/|www.fpcnlr.com}}
-| tradition              = [[Oneness Pentecostalism|Oneness Pentecostal]]
-| functional status      = Active
-| construction cost      = $13 million
-| architect              = Michael R. Hahn
-| style                  = [[Beaux-Arts architecture|Beaux Arts]]
-| years built            = 2000—2003
-| completed date         = November 2003
-| groundbreaking         = 14 February 1999
-| capacity               = 2,875
-| spire height           = {{convert|193|ft|m|abbr=on}}
-| dome dia outer         = {{convert|52|ft|m|abbr=on}}
-| dome height outer      = {{convert|75|ft|m|abbr=on}}
-| floor area             = {{convert|69,000|ft|m|abbr=on}} sanctuary, {{convert|3,364|ft|m|abbr=on}} rotunda
-| bishop                 =  Joel Holmes
-| pastor                 = Nathan Holmes
-}}
-'''First Pentecostal Church of North Little Rock''' ('''FPCNLR''') is an independent [[Oneness Pentecostal]] [[megachurch]] located in [[North Little Rock, Arkansas]]. The church building seats 2,875, and the assembled congregation can reach up to 4,500 during large events. Due to its size and extravagance, the campus is referred to by locals as '''Our Lady of the Freeway'''.<ref name="Medium">{{cite web |last1=Boice |first1=David |title=The Pri¢e of Pro$perity Go$pel |url=https://medium.com/52-churches-in-52-weeks/the-pri-e-of-pro-perity-go-pel-8a7325582131 |website=Medium |access-date=6 September 2024 |date=28 August 2016}}</ref>
-==History==
-First Pentecostal Church of North Little Rock began in the late 1930s, initially meeting in a storefront on East Washington Street with a small group of 20 Pentecostal believers. Under the leadership of A.O. Holmes, who became pastor in 1946, the congregation grew, moving to a two-story house at Second and Buckeye, where they later built a church in 1949. After a fire destroyed the building in 1970, the church built a new building in Park Hill, where they stayed for 22 years.<ref name="Lady2004">{{cite web |last1=McCord |first1=Robert |title='Our Lady of the Freeway' |url=https://arktimes.com/columns/bob-mccord/2004/04/23/our-lady-of-the-freeway |website=Arkansas Times |access-date=6 September 2024 |language=en |date=23 April 2004}}</ref> In 1998, the congregation purchased ten acres on [[Interstate 40 in Arkansas|Interstate 40]], where they eventually constructed and moved into a new sanctuary on November 22, 1992. In the late 1990s, the church drew up plans for a major building expansion. Building began in 2000, and the new facility was completed in November 2003.<ref name="IHS">{{cite web |title=A New Stained-Glass Church Dome |url=https://www.traditionalbuilding.com/projects/new-church-dome |website=Traditional Building |publisher=Active Interest Media |access-date=6 September 2024 |language=en-us |date=13 February 2020}}</ref> Its first service was on Easter Sunday, April 11, 2004, and they have remained in that location until today.<ref name="FPCNLR">{{cite web |title=Our History |url=https://www.fpcnlr.com/our-history |website=First Pentecostal Church Of North Little Rock |access-date=6 September 2024 |language=en}}</ref> The church is pastored by Nathan Holmes, with his father (the son of A.O. Holmes), Joel Holmes, serving as bishop.<ref name="Pastor">{{cite web |title=Pastoral Leadership |url=https://www.fpcnlr.com/pastoral-leadership |website=First Pentecostal Church Of North Little Rock |access-date=6 September 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
-==Beliefs==
-As a [[Oneness Pentecostal]] church, First Pentecostal Church of North Little Rock adheres to Oneness Pentecostal doctrines, particularly emphasizing the necessity of [[repentance]], [[Baptism in the name of Jesus|water baptism in the name of Jesus]], and receiving the [[Holy Spirit]] with the evidence of [[speaking in tongues]].<ref name="FPCNLR3">{{cite web |title=What Does it Mean to be Pentecostal? |url=https://www.fpcnlr.com/ |website=First Pentecostal Church Of North Little Rock |access-date=6 September 2024 |language=en}}</ref> The church also emphasizes holiness, both in personal lifestyle and worship practices, maintaining traditional Oneness Pentecostal values.<ref name="FPCNLR2">{{cite web |title=Our Beliefs |url=https://www.fpcnlr.com/our-beliefs |website=First Pentecostal Church Of North Little Rock |access-date=6 September 2024 |language=en}}</ref> The church is not affiliated with any particular Oneness Pentecostal organization, remaining independent.<ref name="Medium"></ref>
-==Campus and facilities==
-First Pentecostal Church of North Little Rock is situated on a 175-acre campus at the junction of [[Interstate 30 in Arkansas|I-30]] and I-40.<ref>{{cite web |title=First Pentecostal Buys Up More Land in NLR |url=https://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/first-pentecostal-buys-up-more-land-in-nlr/ |website=Arkansas Business |access-date=6 September 2024 |language=en |date=26 March 2018}}</ref> The $13 million main sanctuary, completed in 2004, features a seating capacity of 2,875 people,<ref name="Fox16">{{cite web |title=First Pentecostal Church In NLR holds in-person service |url=https://www.fox16.com/news/local-news/first-pentecostal-church-in-nlr-holds-in-person-service/ |website=Fox 16 |access-date=6 September 2024 |language=en |date=13 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Jones |first1=Francisca |title=Arkansas churches welcome back congregations after two months |url=https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2020/may/11/churches-welcome-back-congregations-aft/ |website=Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette |access-date=6 September 2024 |language=en |date=11 May 2020}}</ref> with seating for larger events being expanded to 4,500.<ref name="Martin1">{{cite web |title=Clark Completes World's First Installation Of Wavefront Precision At First Pentecostal |url=https://martin-audio.com/news/press-release/clark-completes-worlds-first-installation-of-wavefront-precision-at-first-pentecostal |website=Martin Audio |access-date=6 September 2024 |language=en |date=16 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Low |first1=Guy |title=Telex Communications Total Sound System Solution Installed at First Pentecostal Church, Little Rock, AR |url=https://electrovoice.com/pressrelease.php?id=179 |website=Electro-Voice |access-date=6 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130831054241/https://electrovoice.com/pressrelease.php?id=179 |archive-date=31 August 2013 |date=13 May 2005 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The campus also contains  a chapel with 280 seats and the $7 million former sanctuary that now houses church offices and the church’s school.<ref name="Lady2004"></ref><ref name="Martin2">{{cite web |title=First Pentecostal Church North Little Rock Remains Faithful to Martin Audio |url=https://www.churchproduction.com/daily411/first-pentecostal-church-north-little-rock-remains-faithful-/ |website=Church Production Magazine |access-date=6 September 2024 |language=en-us |date=25 January 2021}}</ref>
-===Architecture===
-The building was designed by architect Michael R. Hahn and built by Matson Construction, while the stained glass was done by IHS Studios.<ref name="Lady2004"></ref><ref name="IHS"></ref> The building is in the [[Beaux Arts architecture|Beaux Arts]] style. Distinct features of the building include a 193 ft. [[steeple]], a 69,000 sq. ft. sanctuary made of marble (including 2,000-year-old stone from [[Jerusalem]]), a 3,364 sq. ft. [[Rotunda (architecture)|rotunda]], a 75 ft. high [[dome]] with 2,400 sq. ft. of [[stained glass]], an additional 4,500 sq. ft. of stained glass throughout the facility, and a 25 ft statue of the angel [[Gabriel]] lofted in the main sancutuary.<ref name="Medium"></ref><ref name="Lady2004"></ref><ref name="IHS"></ref><ref name="Martin2"></ref>
-==Events==
-===I AM Easter production===
-I AM is FPCNLR's yearly [[Easter]] production, performed in various forms since 2014.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Reep |first1=Kelli |title=Artists of the Month: First Pentecostal Church of North Little Rock |url=https://501lifemag.com/artists-of-the-month-first-pentecostal-church-of-north-little-rock/ |website=501 LIFE Magazine |access-date=12 September 2024 |date=10 March 2024}}</ref> The show features a [[Casting (performing arts)|cast]] of 500 adults and children, a 50-person [[choir]], live animals, and [[special effects]]. The script is based on the [[English Standard Version]] of the [[gospel of John]], with music recorded by [[Prague Philharmonic Orchestra]] serving as part of the show's soundtrack, alongside live music.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lockwood |first1=Frank |title=North Little Rock church resumes live Easter drama performance |url=https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/apr/02/north-little-rock-church-resumes-live-easter/ |website=Arkansas Democrat Gazette |access-date=12 September 2024 |language=en |date=2 April 2022}}</ref> In 2024, the production was attended by roughly 20,000 people across all showings.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Grear |first1=Daniel |title=First Pentecostal's 'I AM' Easter show is both over the top and riveting |url=https://arktimes.com/rock-candy/2024/03/26/first-pentecostals-i-am-easter-show-is-both-over-the-top-and-riveting |website=Arkansas Times |access-date=12 September 2024 |date=26 March 2024}}</ref>
-===Arkansas International Camp Meeting===
-AICM is a yearly [[camp meeting]] hosted by FPCNLR since 1948.<ref>{{cite web |title=Upon This Rock |url=http://www.arkansascampmeeting.com/ |website=Arkansas Campmeeting |access-date=12 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150713095508/http://www.arkansascampmeeting.com/ |archive-date=13 July 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Previous meetings have been attended by upwards of 4,500 people.<ref name="Martin1"></ref> In 2018, the conference hosted a [[Album#Live|live recording]] to commemorate the 70th AICM.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Arbet |first1=DeVante |title=It is Settled, New Album from the First Pentecostal Church International, Now Available |url=https://thegospelguru.com/2019/04/settled-new-album-first-pentecostal-church-north-little-rock-now-available/#google_vignette |website=The Gospel Guru |access-date=12 September 2024 |language=en |date=18 April 2019}}</ref>
-===All Nations Sunday===
-Since 2021, the church has held an annual All Nations Sunday to recognize the "different [[Nationality|nationalities]], [[Culture|cultures]], and [[Ethnicity|ethnicities]]" in the church.<ref name="Twenty23">{{cite web |last1=Lockwood |first1=Frank |title=North Little Rock church’s festival offers food from around the globe |url=https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2023/oct/28/north-little-rock-churchs-festival-offers-food/ |website=Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette |access-date=12 September 2024 |language=en |date=28 October 2023}}</ref> The event is open to the public and features free [[List of cuisines|ethnic food]] and a [[concert]]. Participants often wear clothing corresponding to the [[nation]] they represent.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lockwood |first1=Frank |title=First Pentecostal Church in North Little Rock celebrates unity, diversity with international food festival |url=https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2021/nov/06/first-pentecostal-church-in-north-little-rock/ |website=Arkansas Democrat Gazette  |access-date=12 September 2024 |language=en |date=6 November 2021}}</ref> In 2022, the event was attended by 1,500 people.<ref name="Twenty23"></ref>
-===Funeral of Patrick Henry Hays===
-In 2023, the memorial service of former mayor and [[Arkansas House of Representatives]] member [[Pat Hays]] was held at FPCNLR.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Battles |first1=Miriam |title=Memorial service held for former North Little Rock Mayor Patrick Henry Hays |url=https://www.kark.com/news/local-news/memorial-service-held-for-former-north-little-rock-mayor-patrick-henry-hays/ |website=KARK |publisher=[[NBC]] |access-date=6 September 2024 |language=en |date=12 October 2023}}</ref> The service was attended by over 1,000 friends and family, and speakers included North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick and former [[President of the United States|president]] [[Bill Clinton]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Eichkorn |first1=Paige |title=Former North Little Rock mayor Hays remembered for his faith and service during funeral Thursday |url=https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/oct/13/former-north-little-rock-mayor-hays-remembered/ |website=Arkansas Democrat Gazette |access-date=6 September 2024 |language=en |date=13 October 2023}}</ref>
-==References==
-{{reflist}}
 ==To-Do==
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 ** (Probably) [[Christian Life College]]
 * Page creation (if enough resources online):
-** First Pentecostal Church of North Little Rock (FPCNLR)
 ** Pentecostals of Alexandria (POA)
 ** Worldwide Pentecostal Fellowship (WPF)
 ==Links==
-===FPCNLR===
-====Generally Helpful====
-* https://www.fpcnlr.com/our-history - General church info
-* https://arktimes.com/columns/bob-mccord/2004/04/23/our-lady-of-the-freeway - Building and general church info
-* https://www.traditionalbuilding.com/projects/new-church-dome - Building info
-* https://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/shoppes-site-sold/ - Former land purchases
-* https://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/first-pentecostal-buys-up-more-land-in-nlr/ - Land amount
-* https://www.fox16.com/news/local-news/first-pentecostal-church-in-nlr-holds-in-person-service/ - Seating capacity
-** https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2020/may/11/churches-welcome-back-congregations-aft/ - second source
-* https://web.archive.org/web/20130831054241/https://electrovoice.com/pressrelease.php?id=179 - Max capacity
-* https://martin-audio.com/news/press-release/clark-completes-worlds-first-installation-of-wavefront-precision-at-first-pentecostal - AICM and acoustic info
-* https://martin-audio.com/news/press-release/first-pentecostal-church-keeps-faith-with-martin-audio - Some building info
-** https://www.churchproduction.com/daily411/first-pentecostal-church-north-little-rock-remains-faithful-/ - Same source material
-* https://medium.com/52-churches-in-52-weeks/the-pri-e-of-pro-perity-go-pel-8a7325582131 - Some building and denomination info
-====Show Description====
-* https://arktimes.com/rock-candy/2024/03/26/first-pentecostals-i-am-easter-show-is-both-over-the-top-and-riveting
-* https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2022/apr/02/north-little-rock-church-resumes-live-easter/
-* https://501lifemag.com/artists-of-the-month-first-pentecostal-church-of-north-little-rock/
-** https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/apr/02/north-little-rock-church-resumes-live-easter/ - Same source material
-====All Nations Sunday====
-* https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2023/oct/28/north-little-rock-churchs-festival-offers-food/
-* https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2021/nov/06/first-pentecostal-church-in-north-little-rock/
-====Covid-19====
-* https://katv.com/news/local/14-covid-19-cases-reported-at-north-little-rock-church
-====Other====
-* https://www.kark.com/news/local-news/memorial-service-held-for-former-north-little-rock-mayor-patrick-henry-hays/ - Mayor funeral
-====Unaccessable====
-* https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/oct/13/former-north-little-rock-mayor-hays-remembered/
-* https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2023/oct/13/former-north-little-rock-mayor-hays-remembered/
 ===POA===
 * https://www.poa.church/our-story