REPENT
February 13 “Repent” Luke 13:3
ANNOUNCEMENT: Baptist Tabernacle Church will be 100 years old, in 2022. A grand celebration is planned for May 22, 2022, to commemorate the first service as an organized church body! Special information, recognitions, God’s Word, and a catered meal (Parker’s BBQ) will be a part of the celebration. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the festivities.
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.” (Luke 13:3)
There is a story told of a little boy that applied for church membership. The Pastor asked, “Why do you want to join the church?” “Because I want to show everyone that Jesus has saved me!” “Do you feel that you are saved? Who saved you? asked the Pastor. The little boy replied, “It is the work of Jesus Christ and me!” “What was your part in being saved?” asked the Pastor. The little boy quickly responded, “I repented, and Jesus did the rest!” What is Repentance? Repentance is that change of a sinner's (Romans 3:23) mind which leads him to turn from his evil ways and live. It could be said as the little boy said – it is our part (Something that we MUST do), and then HE will do the rest! Will He do the rest if we don’t do our part? ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! God is not going to save a man that does not want to be saved! As I counsel with individuals that are suffering with various challenges, I always talk about salvation and repentance and the fact that we are all sinners, and that we all fall short of the glory and majesty of almighty God, and invariably, the vast majority tell me that they are not sinners and that they are not lost and that I sound like every other pastor. (I AM QUITE PROUD THAT I SOUND LIKE A PASTOR!) Equally sad, is the individual that refuses to forgive his or her neighbor! Living under the burden of unforgiveness will always hamper your own forgiveness. Daddy used to tell me that people, must “Get Lost,” before they can be saved, and that is so true! We must recognize and acknowledge that we are lost before we can be found! The very first thing that Peter said to the multitude, on the day of Pentecost, was about how to become a child of God. Acts 2:38 says, “…Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Notice that he didn’t say that to be saved you had to first join the church, or the first thing was to be baptized; no, these come after being saved. He says that the first thing that you need to do, is to “Repent!” Throughout the Bible, we read about the importance of repentance and God’s forgiveness! God is merciful enough to forgive us of our sins, if we are man enough to come to Him and ask for that forgiveness. Amazingly, for some folks, it is the hardest thing that they could possibly do, is to ask for forgiveness! For them, asking for forgiveness is Hard! Are you willing to humble yourself and to say, “Christ, I realize I am a sinner and I realize that I cannot save myself, and I realize that if you do not have mercy on me, I am eternally lost! O God, I confess my sins, please forgive me.” HE WILL HONOR YOUR REQUEST AND HE WILL SAVE YOUR SOUL!! “…and him that cometh to me, I will in no wise cast out!” (John 7:37) This is the answer to our earthly human struggles and issues! This is the solution to our dilemmas of life! If you missed it, let me shout it to the rooftop… “REPENT AND BE SAVED!” Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!
BIRTHDAY'S FOR FEBRUARY 12, 2022
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
GLENN BUNN
DIANA COLEY
GRADY JOHNSON
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO:
DIANA ADAMS
ETERNALLY CONNECTED
February 12 Eternally Connected Romans 8:38-39
ANNOUNCEMENT: Baptist Tabernacle Church will be 100 years old, in 2022. A grand celebration is planned for May 22, 2022, to commemorate the first service as an organized church body! Special information, recognitions, God’s Word, and a catered meal (Parker’s BBQ) will be a part of the celebration. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the festivities.
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39)
John 3:16 informs us that “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” This is an eternal love! This is a divine love! There is absolutely nothing that can alter or diffuse this love! I am excited that God loved me enough that He sent Jesus to Save Me, if I would accept His Gift, Recognize my Sin, and Ask Him to Save Me! Regardless of the challenges that are in our human experience, God’s Love does not change! We have a responsibility to live holy and obediently before God, yet our failures and our shortcomings will never alter His commitment to us! When we commit to God, through Jesus Christ, He receives us, and seals us, and our sins are washed clean, and our name is written in the Lamb’s Book of Life, and He does not use a pencil! His commitment is unchangeable, our commitment is the variable! Trust God, Live Holy, Read His Word, Pray, without Ceasing, Love Your Neighbor, Share the Good News, and Enjoy Your Relationship with the Savior! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!
HOW DO WE FIND CONTENTMENT?
February 11 How Do We Find Contentment? Philippians 4:4-11
ANNOUNCEMENT: Baptist Tabernacle Church will be 100 years old, in 2022. A grand celebration is planned for May 22, 2022, to commemorate the first service as an organized church body! Special information, recognitions, God’s Word, and a catered meal (Parker’s BBQ) will be a part of the celebration. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the festivities.
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Rejoice in the Lord always: and again, I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful, for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you. But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.”
As I observe the faces of those around me, and I encounter various individuals that appear to be troubled and preoccupied, I become more aware of the concerns and challenges of the times in which we live. COVID19, Politics, Shortages, Prices Rising, Rampant Violence, the death of Common Sense, and a host of other issues have conspired to cause fear and misery and a sense of hopelessness for so many. Prior to my recent medical challenge, I was strolling through the local Walmart, satisfying my “Honey Do” list, and I encountered a lady that appeared, as if, she had lost her last friend, and I said, “That is a beautiful dress that you are wearing!” She responded with, “Why are you so happy?” What an opening for the Good News! I said, “because my God promised that everything will be okay!” She said, “How can you be so sure?” “I am sure because He promised that He would take care of me, and He has saved me, so I am content in the assurance that the challenges of today are already handled!” I handed a tract to her and said, “God Bless You,” and I walked away. I planted a seed of Hope for her! As I walked away, I was praying that the Holy Spirit would “Take Over” and minister to her! I am happy to report that, even in the middle of the Pandemic and amid social and political unrest and the violence and general malaise of our present age, God is still in control, and I choose to recognize His sovereignty and His Power to take care of me and my life. Amid the struggles, I claim the same attitude of the Apostle Paul, “For I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content!” It is up to us to claim His power and Provision for the challenges that we face! Our Attitude will determine our success in living! The world and all that it offers, cannot change His love for us, nor His promises, yet unfulfilled in our lives! Things happen, life rolls on, and your Attitude is Key to success! One of my favorite sayings is, “IT IS WHAT IT IS!” Let not your hearts be troubled…Believe, Claim, Experience and Share!! God has this and He will see us through until the end!! THANK YOU, GOD, FOR THE POWER TO LIVE MY LIFE WITH ASSURANCE AND JOY, IN EVERY SITUATION! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!
REGARDLESS.....I AM HIS
February 10 Regardless… I AM HIS Psalm 73:26
ANNOUNCEMENT: Baptist Tabernacle Church will be 100 years old, in 2022. A grand celebration is planned for May 22, 2022, to commemorate the first service as an organized church body! Special information, recognitions, God’s Word, and a catered meal (Parker’s BBQ) will be a part of the celebration. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the festivities.
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever.” (Psalm 73:26)
Be Encouraged! When the “Storms of Life” are raging about me, He is Still with me! When my body weakens and I am walking slower and my activities are limited, He is Still with me! When my fellow traveler is difficult and the relationship is strained, He is Still with me! When I am discouraged, and it seems that I can’t go on, He is Still with me! Believers, God is with us through the “Good Times,” and the “Bad Times,” and I am grateful for the Blessings of His Grace and the Promises of His unfailing Love for me! The message for today is a message for eternity: GOD IS IN CONTROL AND HE WILL SAVE YOU, SUSTAIN YOU AND KEEP YOU UNTIL WE SEE IN AROUND GOD’S THRONE, IN OUR HEAVENLY HOME, FOR ETERNITY! We owe Him our devotion, our Love and our every being! These earthly distractions and “momentary” challenges are absolutely nothing, when viewed in the light of His “Forever!” Be Encouraged…Be Faithful…Be Focused on what is Real and Important and is edifying to our God! Be Encourage, that He has committed all that He is, to us! Our responsibility is to “Serve Him!” Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!
BLESSED, MORE BLESSED, AND BLESSED AGAIN
February 9 “Blessed, More Blessed, and Blessed Again” Psalm 1:1-6
PRAYER REQUEST: Mrs. Othell Price is at Rex Hospital about to have a blood transfusion. Please Pray for her as she endures, yet another transfusion. Pray for Mr. Larry and for Gerald and Charlene, as they take care of Mama and Daddy!
ANNOUNCEMENT: Baptist Tabernacle Church will be 100 years old, in 2022. A grand celebration is planned for May 22, 2022, to commemorate the first service as an organized church body! Special information, recognitions, God’s Word, and a catered meal (Parker’s BBQ) will be a part of the celebration. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the festivities.
***Due to the rise in COVID19 related illnesses, we are strongly encouraging the use of Masks, within the sanctuary, and to continue to observe “Social Distancing.” Together, with a faithful reliance on God, we will overcome this present challenge!!***
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law, he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper. The ungodly are not so but are like the chaff which the wind drives away. Therefore, the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the ungodly shall perish.” (Psalm 1:1-6)
In my studies of Psalms and the writing of King David, it is thought that Psalm 1 was his favorite because it introduced the Hebrew word, “Esher,” which is translated to mean “Happy,” or “Blessed!” The message that David is proclaiming, is that, when we walk in the presence of the Lord and we seek a relationship with Him, and we are committed to doing His will, then we will be “Blessed” and “Happy!”In David’s time, the main method to establish a close relationship with God was to “delight in His Law!” They were to “Learn it,” “Meditate on it,” and to “Practice it,” daily! In the New Testament, we learn that Jesus is the fulfillment of the “law,” and, because we are unable to “Keep the Law,” in our humanity, Jesus came to forgive our sins and to reestablish our relationship with Almighty God. Psalm 1 is still relevant for us today! Since Jesus is the fulfillment of the Law, and we are followers of Christ, then we are, indeed, keeping the Law! Folks, we must avoid those that will take us away from our devotion to Christ and we must limit the exposure to the negative actions that will cloud our pathway and cause us to forget our “Blessings!” God’s word is Clear: The one who follows God and seeks His face and turns from the wicked ways, will have the opportunity to be “Blessed” and “Happy” in this journey that we call “Life!” Once again, I reference the events of the past few days that have solidified the necessity to “seek His Face and to Praise His Name!” Amazingly, in the middle of a stroke, and the aftermath of diagnosis and treatment, I remained resolute and confident that my God was (and is) in control and that He would (and will) see me through to the end! I still believe, and I am Blessed, More Blessed and Blessed Some More! Just as the Hebrews were to meditate and learn and practice the “Law,” we are to “Meditate” on God’s Word, and we are to “Learn” God’s Word, and we are to “Practice it” every single day! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!
PRAYER REQUEST:
PRAYER REQUEST: Mrs. Othell Price is at Rex Hospital about to have a blood transfusion. Please Pray for her as she endures, yet another transfusion. Pray for Mr. Larry and for Gerald and Charlene, as they take care of Mama and Daddy!
BIRTHDAYS FOR 02/09/ 2022
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
BRENDA LEWIS
BRANDON PULLEY
BIRTHDAYS FOR FEBRUARY 8, 2022
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
DALE WEATHERS
JACKIE UTLEY
RESTORATION
February 8 “RESTORATION” Acts 3:19
ANNOUNCEMENT: Baptist Tabernacle Church will be 100 years old, in 2022. A grand celebration is planned for May 22, 2022, to commemorate the first service as an organized church body! Special information, recognitions, God’s Word, and a catered meal (Parker’s BBQ) will be a part of the celebration. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the festivities.
***Due to the rise in COVID19 related illnesses, we are strongly encouraging the use of Masks, within the sanctuary, and to continue to observe “Social Distancing.” Together, with a faithful reliance on God, we will overcome this present challenge!!***
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.” (Acts 3:19)
On Monday, January 31, 2022, I lost the use and control of my left leg and experienced the reality of my left arm feeling heavy and difficult to control. There were so many thoughts, at the same time, cascading through my mind, and I thought about the possibilities that I might never “get back” what I had lost. Over the past few days, I stand in gratitude and awe for the amazing power and Grace of my God. In the light of my recent experience, I thought about salvation and the reality of sanctification, and I understand that sanctification is truly, about “getting back” that which was lost! Sin entered the human experience, when Adam disobeyed God’s command, and, at that moment, we lost the relationship and fellowship with God, the Creator! PRAISE GOD! He loved us enough that He desired to reestablish what we had lost, and He sent Jesus to be the “Refreshing” power necessary to reestablish the Holy Relationship with Him. Friends, Peter, and John, in the Name of Jesus, had just healed the lame man, who was near the gate that is called “Beautiful!” This lame man “got back” that which he had lost, the strength in his legs! On Tuesday morning, I “got back” the strength in my left leg and I recognize the miracle in the reality of restoration! The doctors were amazed and glad that I had made, in their words, a miraculous recovery! Hear this please! The healing of the lame man gave opportunity for Peter to preach a sermon, and he did just that! His sermon is reality for us today! He said that we are to REPENT! He declared that we should turn from our sins and, through the shed blood of Jesus, stop our sinning! He went on to instruct the Jews that REDEMPTION was the result of their REPENTANCE, and that they would be converted and would turn from their sin and would follow Jesus! His sermon concluded with the fact that, when we REPENT and we are REDEEMED, then RESTORATION occurs!! Hear me right now! My God had the power to heal the lame man’s legs, and He has the power to heal our sinful hearts and He has the desire for you to be RESTORED, so why not ACCEPT His GIFT OF REDEEMING GRACE through JESUS CHRIST and RESTORE your RELATIONSHIP with GOD! From a personal perspective, I am grateful for my RESTORATION and RELATIONSHIP with my God, and I am excited and humbled by his restoration of the strength and control for my left leg. I pray that I will forever recognize His Power and Provision and that I will constantly be in a state of Praise and Gratitude for “Getting Back” that which I had Lost! TO GOD BE THE GLORY! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!
HIS Sufferings, Our OPPORTUNITY
February 7 “HIS Sufferings, Our Opportunity” Colossians 1:24
ANNOUNCEMENT: Baptist Tabernacle Church will be 100 years old, in 2022. A grand celebration is planned for May 22, 2022, to commemorate the first service as an organized church body! Special information, recognitions, God’s Word, and a catered meal (Parker’s BBQ) will be a part of the celebration. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the festivities.
***Due to the rise in COVID19 related illnesses, we are strongly encouraging the use of Masks, within the sanctuary, and to continue to observe “Social Distancing.” Together, with a faithful reliance on God, we will overcome this present challenge!!***
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “I now rejoice in my sufferings for you and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the sake of His body, which is the church.” (Colossians 1:24)
When we examine the “sufferings of Jesus,” it is clear, that there are two distinct views. The first view is that His sufferings was for the atonement for our sins! Romans 5:10 tells us, “For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.” The second view is that the sufferings of our savior, Jesus Christ, was an example for us! His word tells us that this life will be filled with trials and tribulations and sufferings and difficulties, yet His Redeeming Grace has provided the ability to “endure” the challenges and continue to walk in His Grace and to be the witnesses for His Power and Saving Grace, to this evil and dark loving world! KEY POINT: We will suffer in this life; however, God’s Love and Power have provided the Endurance and Perseverance necessary to be successful in our journey of Life! Embrace the opportunity to participate in the “Sufferings of Christ,” and to continue to be the “Ministers of His Good News!” Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!
BIRTHDAY FOR FEBRUARY 6, 2022
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
BROOKE CUSTER SANDERS
SHARING THE GOSPEL
February 6 Sharing the Gospel Romans 15:16
ANNOUNCEMENT: Baptist Tabernacle Church will be 100 years old, in 2022. A grand celebration is planned for May 22, 2022, to commemorate the first service as an organized church body! Special information, recognitions, God’s Word, and a catered meal (Parker’s BBQ) will be a part of the celebration. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the festivities.
***Due to the rise in COVID19 related illnesses, we are strongly encouraging the use of Masks, within the sanctuary, and to continue to observe “Social Distancing.” Together, with a faithful reliance on God, we will overcome this present challenge!!***
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “That I might be a minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the Gospel of God, that the offerings of the Gentiles might be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:16)
Believers, we must be grateful for the calling on our lives that God has placed, securely and firmly, in our lives! What a truly awesome privilege that we have, to be the representatives of His Love and forgiving Grace, to this evil and sinful world! When I think about the Old Testament Priest, they wore different clothing and they performed different tasks than others. These men were “Set Apart” from the masses, and they were recognizable! Their main job was to offer sacrifices and offerings that were acceptable to Almighty God. PRAISE GOD! As the Servants of God, in 2022, we do not need to offer blood sacrifices for the forgiveness of sins, because the one, true, and final blood sacrifice for our sins has been offered, in the body of our savior, Jesus Christ! When we claim the redemptive power, through Faith, we are set apart to represent Jesus Christ and we are to “Be Different,” and we are to “Act Differently,” and we are to be the “Light” into the darkness of this evil and sinful world! We are to offer ourselves up to God and be ready and willing to serve Him in obedience and in the power and leading of the Blessed Holy Spirit! On Monday, January 31, 2022, as I was laying on a Emergency Department cot, in the designated “room,” “Hallway A-3,” I had a wonderful vantage point for being a “Bright Light” for my Savior! Keep in mind, this is NOT ABOUT ME, BUT IT IS, ABOUT HIM! I am laying there, not knowing the extent of my dilemma, I was praying for His will to be, and I, simply, began to do what I always do! I was reaching out to the staff and the doctors. One of the doctors asked me how it was that I seemed to be so calm when the word, “Stroke,” was used to describe my dilemma. My answer was clear and plain! “I affirm that God’s power is rising in me, renewing, and healing my body, bringing power to my mind, giving me continued success in my calling. I am affirming health, energy, enthusiasm, and His Joy in my life. You see, all that I am and all of this I owe to my Savior Jesus Christ! I am claiming His VICTORY PRINCIPLE! In all things, I am His and I am grateful!” The doctor’s response was, “Wow!” I was able to “minister” to everyone that passed my cot, and I was able to share the “Light of God’s Love,” with the nurses and the Doctors. DJ was there to witness the opportunities that were available to me! As long, as there, is breath in the body, we are called to be “Ministers” of His Grace and Good News! Regardless of our human issues and limitations, we are, through the precious Blood of Jesus, obligated to share with others, the redeeming power of His Love! From 10:00am until 9:30pm, I was in the ED, before being brought to a room, and during this time, I was singing (to myself) these words, and I am grateful that God applied His comfort and assurance on my mind and body, and I turned my thoughts upon my calling… “O soul, are you weary and troubled? No light, in the darkness you see? There’s light for a look at the Savior, And life more abundant, and free! Turn your eyes upon Jesus, Look full in His wonderful face, And the things of earth will grow strangely dim, In the light of His glory and grace. Through death into life everlasting He passed, and we follow Him there; O’er us sin no more hath dominion— For more than conqu’rors we are! His Word shall not fail you—He promised; Believe Him, and all will be well: Then go to a world that is dying, His perfect salvation to tell!” Regardless of our physical limitations, we must share Jesus, in the Power of His Word, and with the Example of His Redeeming Grace! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!
BIRTHDAY FOR 02-05-2022
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILLY HINNANT!
TWO IS BETTER THAN ONE
February 5 “Two is Better than One” Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
Pastor Glen Update: Yesterday was my first day out since coming home from the hospital. Annette is still driving me around and I am so grateful for her! Although I tire easily, I am excited that I am doing better each passing day! THANK YOU for your prayers!
ANNOUNCEMENT: Baptist Tabernacle Church will be 100 years old, in 2022. A grand celebration is planned for May 22, 2022, to commemorate the first service as an organized church body! Special information, recognitions, God’s Word, and a catered meal (Parker’s BBQ) will be a part of the celebration. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the festivities.
***Due to the rise in COVID19 related illnesses, we are strongly encouraging the use of Masks, within the sanctuary, and to continue to observe “Social Distancing.” Together, with a faithful reliance on God, we will overcome this present challenge!!***
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10)
Henry Ward Beecher, a pastor that lived in the 1800’s, said, “Climbers of the Alps fasten themselves together with a rope for safety.” What amazingly wise words for today! The, Words of Solomon, also referred to as, the “Preacher,” instructs us that, two are, absolutely, better than one! Throughout the Bible, we are encouraged to fellowship and to support and to lift one another up. That is a part of God’s plan for us to be “Givers!” Giving of our time and talents and blessings and financial resources and our words of encouragement! Romans 12:1, instructs us to “Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” Many of us have excuses for why we can’t or don’t give of ourselves as encouragement and comfort for others. I want you to “THINK THIS OVER!”
God made the Sun – It Gives…
God made the Moon – It Gives…
God made the Stars – They Give…
God made the Air – It Gives…
God made the Clouds – They Give…
God made the Earth – It Gives…
God made the Trees – They Give…
God made the Flowers – They Give…
God made the Fowl – They Give…
God made The Plan – HE GIVES…
God made Man – He ____?
Serving God requires that we give! It means that we give of our time, talents, resources, blessings, and our all! God plan is for us to love and support and to work together to do His will for our lives! During this time of unsettled isolation and uncertainty, please exercise your blessings, by reaching out to others, and to bless someone that may feel alone! God has provided the example of Love, with His Son, Jesus, and we are to honor His sacrifice and to live His forgiveness as we connect to others and fulfill His plan and promises! Serve God with Gladness and be a “Giver!” We are called “TO ACTION, RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW!” Step up and shout the “Good News!” Remember, we are not alone in this world! We are instructed to come together and face the challenges together and to work together and to “Give” together and to support one another and, to connect, together, for His honor and benefit! The words are so true: Two are better than one! TO GOD BE THE GLORY…Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!
BIRTHDAY'S FOR 02/04/2022
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
KEN HUNTER
HARPER PEEBLES
LOVE EACH OTHER!
February 4 “Love Each Other …” 1 Peter 4:8
Pastor Glen Update: Praise God! I am getting stronger each passing day and I am grateful for the Grace of God and His power and provision in my life! God willing, I will be back on Sunday, when I will conduct a baptism and boldly proclaim His Word! Please keep praying for me and each other!
ANNOUNCEMENT: Baptist Tabernacle Church will be 100 years old, in 2022. A grand celebration is planned for May 22, 2022, to commemorate the first service as an organized church body! Special information, recognitions, God’s Word, and a catered meal (Parker’s BBQ) will be a part of the celebration. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the festivities.
***Due to the rise in COVID19 related illnesses, we are strongly encouraging the use of Masks, within the sanctuary, and to continue to observe “Social Distancing.” Together, with a faithful reliance on God, we will overcome this present challenge!!***
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” (1 Peter 4:8)
For the second time in this letter, Peter commands Christians (you & I) to work hard at loving each other. Peter writes that Christians should do this "above all." A follower of Christ must make demonstrating the love of Jesus, to others, his or her, their first priority. This is always a requirement, but especially crucial during times of suffering and distress. Loving each other is also a proper response to the realization that the end of all things is near. Knowing that the Day of the Lord (Rapture) could come at any moment should cause believers (you & I) to double down on our commitment to each other. Finally, loving each other in this way covers a multitude of sins. We need to be careful with this statement. This doesn't mean that our acts of love for each other can earn God's forgiveness. Nor does Peter mean to imply that we are paying our sins off through good works. Rather, the idea that our love for each other covers a multitude of sins relates to our imperfection. Christians are not yet sinless, although some individuals act as if they are slightly “Holier than Thou!” We are not perfect. We have set the course of our lives away from sin, when we claim the selfless act at Calvary and embrace the forgiveness of Jesus Christ, but we still fail to obey sometimes. We make mistakes, even when we mean well. Recognizing that others make mistakes, as well! Love for each other, includes forgiving each other, overlooking past hurts, and building each other up when we fall. It is difficult for sin and resentment to flourish in a community rich in Christ-like love. He forgives our sins and shortcomings, and we must forgive others, and love them, with the Love of God! When you are loving an individual and you are praying for them and you are encouraging them, it is impossible to tear them down or to be judgmental towards them. Remember, under the blood of Jesus we are forgiven, not perfect, and we must embrace and practice love towards one another, even the unlovable! Want to strengthen relationships with others? Then, LOVE, FORGIVE, and LIFT THEM UP TO GOD! For the Believer, THIS IS NOT AN OPTION! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!
PERSONAL COMMITMENT
February 3 Personal Commitment James 4:7-8
** Thank you for the prayers! I continue to regain strength in my left side, and I am following the Doctor’s instructions, to avoid another stroke event. Please keep praying… (In His Love, Pastor Glen)
ANNOUNCEMENT: Baptist Tabernacle Church will be 100 years old, in 2022. A grand celebration is planned for May 22, 2022, to commemorate the first service as an organized church body! Special information, recognitions, God’s Word, and a catered meal will be a part of the celebration. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the festivities.
***Due to the rise in COVID19 related illnesses, we are strongly encouraging the use of Masks, within the sanctuary, and to continue to observe “Social Distancing.” Together, with a faithful reliance on God, we will overcome this present challenge!!***
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” (James 4:7-8)
Who is in charge, of your life? Who has your loyalty and devotion? Who do you look to for authority and guidance for your living? James is pointing out that we, want to serve God, yet, we allow the Devil to have authority over our lives. We have to choose who we will follow! Through the Blood of Jesus, our God has provided the ability to stand up against the wiles of the Devil, as he creates temptations, within our lives. Under the Redeeming Blood of Jesus, we are no longer controlled by the power of sin, nor are we helpless against Satan and his minions. Praise God! We have the power and the authority to stand up and speak with Holy Power, to Satan and his henchmen, to get away and to “Flee” from us! When we choose to draw near to God and resist the wiles of Satan, the scriptures tell us that He (God) will move closer to us! Remember, we have the Victory! We just, have, to claim it! Live it! Share it! I choose to resist Satan, Claim God’s Promises of Victory and be confident in my personal devotion and commitment, each day of my life! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE! (Reprint August 2021)