HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO:
YOUR EXAMPLE…
August 25 YOUR EXAMPLE… Luke 6:31
Yesterday, in my observation, we entered a new arena in our country. Hate driven obsession, and the desire to hold on to power, regardless of the damage inflicted, while simultaneously declaring the virtue of the actions, and the desire to protect and defend democracy, is yet another example of the “twisted” and “perverted” view of TRUTH! Right is Right, and Wrong is Wrong, and, regardless of one’s opinion, it will always be true! Each day, we edge closer and closer to the fulfillment of God’s prophesy becoming a completed reality! Your Political Position is NOT the Most Important Position, it is your SPIRITUAL POSITION! Please let God’s Right be Your Right!!!
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Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina … “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” (Luke 6:31)
When Kayla was in preschool, this verse was taught to these children, and I believe that it should be required for every level of our society. It is the simple things that make the most sense when it comes to interpersonal relationships. Keep this one thing in your mind…People may hear your words, but they will follow your example! You are being watched! Your behaviors and your attitude and your expressions and your actions will always reflect your commitments and your loyalties! Remember, folks will hear your words, but will do as you do! Are your words in line with your actions? Please be real! Please be a true example of the Love of Christ! The message is basic and simple… “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” Please Lord, help me to live my life as an example of Your Love and Your Grace, and may I treat others the way that I want to be treated! Remember what Jesus Said, “Love the Lord your God, with all of your heart, and Love your neighbor as yourself!!” This is not a suggestion; it is a command! Don’t Judge, just Love; Don’t belittle, simply encourage; and pray for one another! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!
BIRTHDAYS FOR AUGUST 24, 2024
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
BRANDIE B. BRIDGES
PATSY DILLON
JUSTIN LANE
KENNY WORLEY
Positive -vs- Negative?
August 24 Positive -vs- Negative? 1 Thessalonians 5:11
INVITATION: Our YOUTH of BAPTIST TABERNACLE CHURCH will be sharing their Camp Caswell Experiences and sharing their Testimonies of the Life Changing Moments, this Sunday Morning, August 25, 2024. You are cordially invited to be a part of this amazing experience! Come an experience the excitement and enthusiasm of these vibrant and excited Young People as they share the joy of their Spiritual Experience and Growth! Come and be a part of a growing and dynamic movement! See You there….
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Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
One true and amazing fact is that it is always easier to tear down than it is to build up! We are born into a negative world, and it is always easier to be negative than it is to be positive! It is easier to be critical of others versus lifting them up! Sound familiar? The Bible teaches us that we are to build one another up, to encourage one another, to be patient with one another, and to Love one another! Wow! The reality is that Life is not filled with cotton candy, rainbows, unicorns and little kittens and glitter! Just because the reality of earthly life is negative and difficult, it does not mean that we must participate in the negativity! Jesus Christ came to be our one, true, and final sacrifice for our sins and because of His Great Love, we have the opportunity, to live positively in this negative world! Can you think of ways that you can live positively today? Is there someone to encourage, to build up, to pray for? Spread some Divinely Inspired Encouragement Today! Stay Strong, Stay Focused… THE BEST IS YET TO BE!
Proclaiming Our Lord
August 23 Proclaiming Our Lord Isaiah 61:1-3
INVITATION: Our YOUTH of BAPTIST TABERNACLE CHURCH will be sharing their Camp Caswell Experiences and sharing their Testimonies of the Life Changing Moments, this Sunday Morning, August 25, 2024. You are cordially invited to be a part of this amazing experience! Come an experience the excitement and enthusiasm of these vibrant and excited Young People as they share the joy of their Spiritual Experience and Growth! Come and be a part of a growing and dynamic movement! See You there….
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Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.” (Isaiah 61:1-3)
This passage is so powerful and prophetic! It is the proclamation of the coming of our Messiah, Jesus Christ! Isaiah, under the power and direction, of the Holy Spirit, tells us of the coming “servant” of the Lord, who will be the ultimate “Preacher” of all time, and he declares the ministry that He will be proclaim. Do you remember the wristbands that had “WWJD” embossed on them? “What Would Jesus Do?” We are told that He will “Preach” the Good Tidings to the Poor, He will heal the brokenhearted, He will proclaim liberty to the captives, and He will open the prison doors for the prisoners. THAT IS TRULY “GOOD NEWS!” When individuals are without Jesus, they are imprisoned in their sin and their hope for freedom is found in the “Preacher” that we call Jesus! Because of God’s Love for humanity, Jesus came to take on our sins, and He, at the Cross, insured our freedom, and allowed us the privilege and responsibility to live, so as, to, honor God, and reflect the Love of Jesus! Folks, as Redeemed Believers, we are to be “Like Jesus,” and that means that we are to be about sharing the Good News and we are to set the captives free and to help the brokenhearted and we are to be about the Father’s Business! Our priorities should and must be about serving God! Paul said, in Romans 1:6 that he is “not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ!” We must share the Good News! We must live it out before men! This world is hearing the “Bad” news, how about we share some “Good News!” Let’s commit to “PUSH BACK THE DARKNESS,” as we serve God and look for the day when we will see Him, face to face! Let Your Light Shine!! We are being challenged every day to live out our commitments and to demonstrate our stance on the moral and ethical issues of our time, and to be an Example for others! Be what God expects, Do what God requires, and be a blessing to others!! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES FRO AUGUST 23, 2024
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
BETH C. HUGHEY
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO:
JOHN & NITA EDWARDS
BIRTHDAYS FOR AUGUST 22, 2024
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
DJ SCOTT
DARYL HALES
DIANNE ANDREWS
Let His River Flow….
August 22 Let His River Flow…. John 7:38
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” (John 7:38)
Our Living is made so much sweeter when we are walking in the Love of God and trusting in His Holy Word! Our plans, our jobs, our families, our very existence comes from a Loving God and we need to recognize this fact and live accordingly! We will never be more alive, more joyful, more content, than when we are Growing in His Holy Word, and embracing our relationship with Him! We have been given an incredible gift! We are assured that God Loves Us, and that He Sent Jesus to Die for Our Sins, and because of His Great Love, and the Life Changing Power, we have an obligation to Share the News with Others! Think about it… “out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” That, my friends, is a beautiful image! I want to be a vessel of that Living Water, and I desire that my words, actions, and my thoughts are consumed by this “Living Water!” What an Honor to Live for Jesus! What a privilege to Live Life with Him! Every day, I am praying with gratitude that my God is filling me with His Great Love through my Savior, Jesus Christ! My job is to embrace His Love, Share His Love and Live His Love! He promises that he will refresh me, Comfort Me, and fill me with his Living Waters! Stay Strong, Stay Focused… I am excited that the BEST IS YET TO BE!
“Pray Without Ceasing!”
August 21 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18
Tomorrow, Evening, August 21, 2024, at 6:30pm, at Baptist Tabernacle Church, we are having a “Concert of Prayer.” We will be praying for our Civic Leaders, Police, Firefighters, First Responders (EMS), Principles, Teachers, Pastors, and Families. We have invited these Special People to be a part of our commitment to prayer and the fact that we are targeting them in intercessory prayer. Come be a part of this Special Time!
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Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17-18)
Isn’t it wonderful? We can go to God anytime, and anywhere, and we can talk to Him about anything! What a true privilege that we have to go to Him with our needs and our praise and our gratitude for all that He has provided for our eternal life! The “Pray without Ceasing” command, has caused me some difficulties, over the years. How am I to pray constantly, when I am engaged in the activities of any given day? My dear Daddy shared some words of wisdom with me, and I have embraced the privilege since that day! He said, “Son, it is your attitude and your focus!” Listen, you do not have to walk around mumbling words to God, however, we must be concentrated and focused on God and be in position to talk to Him, always! Having the profound privilege of being able to communicate with the Father God, through Jesus Christ, should create within our beings the absolute need to shout “Thank-You” to God! Think about this scripture! What a divine privilege to be able to “Pray about Everything, and to be Grateful about Everything!” ANYTIME, ANYWHERE, ABOUT ANYTHING… Prayer is the key to Spiritual Growth and to achieve a growing and closer relationship with the Father, through the Son! With a THANKFUL Heart, PRAY WITHOUT CEASING! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES FOR AUGUST 21, 2024
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
KATHY WHEELER
BRENDA NARRON … aka… MY FAVORITE AUNTIE
MIKE BUNN
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO:
WESLEY & REBECCA DUNBAR
BIRTHDAYS FOR AUGUST 20, 2024
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
BAILEY LANE
God’s Rest Area
August 20 God’s Rest Area Psalm 37:7
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.” (Psalm 37:7)
Every day brings new and intense challenges along this journey of life! Satan and his minions are constantly attacking our every move and attempting to create chaos and placing stumbling blocks in our path! There are times when we MUST Stop and Rest! Taking a moment to reflect and to regroup and to retool and re-arm is necessary if we are to be ready to take on Satan and his assaults! It has been one of the most challenging tasks for me! The idea of stopping and resting and reflecting and praying and simply focusing on God and His promises for a better tomorrow, has come slowly for me! I have always thought that I needed to be “doing” something for the Lord, however, being prepared to share His Love, and to promote His Promises, it requires me to be at my best, and being worn out and weary is a great position for Satan to attack! Resting is required! Focusing is necessary! Matthew 11:28-30 gives us a beautiful promise, when it instructs us to: Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” On those days when I feel that I must “work” for the Lord, and I am so weary that I have lost my focus, and the “Joy,” in service to God, is nowhere to be found, I understand the necessity to STOP, DROP, PRAY and to RE-FOCUS my efforts and allegiance to Almighty God! When I attempt to “do it on my own,” and realize that I am not physically, spiritually, or mentally prepared to handle the load, I realize the need to “Take on His Yoke and Allow Him to give me the True Rest that is needed to Serve Him with Gladness and to be what He expects me to be! So many times, fellow servants of God will tell me to take time to rest, and I am so grateful for their love and concern.” The common statement is true: “You can’t help others when you are not okay!” On this journey of life, take time to stop by God’s Rest Area to re-group, re-tool, re-focus and to allow Him to Energize you, both Physically and Spiritually! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…. THE BEST IS YET TO BE!
BIRTHDAYS FOR AUGUST 19, 2024
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
RYAN SCOTT
SCOTTY BATTEN
STOP, DROP, and PRAY!
August 19 STOP, DROP, and PRAY! Psalm 37:7
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.” (Psalm 37:7)
In this hectic, chaotic, and troubled world, we may experience the emptiness and the weariness that comes from dealing with the unrelenting challenges. Every thought and every action become labored, and our focus becomes less important, and the idea of just getting through to another day, becomes a daunting task! Every one of us have felt the challenges of living in this ugly world, as a Follower of Christ! It is critical that we remain focused on the reality of our Savior, and His ability to bring Joy into our humble existence, through the Empowering of the Blessed Holy Spirit! We MUST continue to grow closer and closer to our Savior, increasing His Refreshment for our souls, and to continually dwell in His Presence, recognizing our limitations, and Praising Him for His Wellspring of Grace, Joy and Provision! In those times when I fell overwhelmed, and the world is crowding in around me, and I feel as if I want to scream, that’s when I STOP, DROP, and PRAY, PRAY, PRAY! Regardless of the circumstances, challenges and the issues of the day, the most important fact, for me, is my growing and productive relationship with my Redeemer! If you are feeling a bit off, and you are in the middle of a stressful experience, STOP, DROP, and PRAY! Trust God to Do What He Said He Would Do! There is Rest and Refreshment in our ongoing relationship with our Savior! Stay Strong, Stay Focused… THE BEST IS YET TO BE!
BIRTHDAYS FOR AUGUST 18, 2024
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
TIMOTHY HALE
“Go Ahead!”
August 18 “Go Ahead!” Exodus 4:12
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Now therefore, go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall say.” (Exodus 4:12)
Have you ever been required to speak in front of a large crowd? Have you ever been fearful of talking in front of a group? If you have, then you are in the top ten of the most fearful things to do in the United States. I think back to the days when I was petrified to speak in public. My earliest recollections of the fear of speaking in front of a crowd was the time that Mrs. Carter, my Sunday School Teacher, had we children, recite a Bible Verse, before the entire congregation, on a Sunday Morning! I remember clearly my response when I learned of her intent. “Miss Carter, I can’t do this!” She was always ready for a teachable moment, and she took advantage of this moment to share a story of another fellow that said that “he couldn’t!” She told me of the struggle that Moses faced and the promise from God! She made me look up and read this scripture to her. “Now therefore, go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall say.” She told me that God would be with me and provide what I needed to say when I needed to say it. I did recite the scripture, and I was nervous, and I was “shaking in my boots,” but Miss Carter’s words and her faith in me, provided the “kick” that I needed to claim God’s provision and power and to “Stand up and Go Ahead!” That event was 63 years ago, yet I still am a bit anxious when I speak before a crowd, and I am a bit anxious when I share Jesus with an individual. When you speak up for Jesus, will you be nervous? In all likelihood, the answer is yes! Remember, ask God to replace your fears and concerns for the focus on Him and His words that you should say. The Bottom Line: Replace your Fears with Faith! So, I leave you with the admonition from Mrs. Estelle Carter… “Go Ahead!” With the exception of my parents, this precious lady had the greatest influence on my Spiritual Life and Actions! As Believers, we are required and expected to share the Love of God, through Jesus Christ, with everyone that we encounter! So, just “GO AHEAD!” Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE! (Re-Posting)
BIRTHDAYS FOR AUGUST 17, 2024
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
NATALIE BAILEY
JESSIKA MADJAR
HE IS THE ONLY WAY!!!
August 17 HE IS THE ONLY WAY!!! John 3:36
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.” (John 3:36)
Eternal Life is a reality for humanity! Every one of us will live forever, somewhere! For the Believer, Eternal Life is with our Savior, Jesus Christ! Eternal Life is in and about the Son, Jesus! Jesus Christ is not A way to God; HE IS THE ONLY WAY!!! He tells us that those who Believe in Him and Trust in Him and, by Faith, walk in His Way, that we will have Everlasting Life with Him! When we believe, confess our transgressions, ask Him to Save us, then a relationship is established with our Savior! This relationship should grow and mature as we navigate through this life! When we place our Faith and Trust and Hope, in Jesus Christ, for our forgiveness of sin, at that very moment, we begin to experience His Eternal Life! Remember John 14:6: “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” Are you walking in relationship with the Savior? Are you growing in His Grace and His Provision, every day? Are you depending on His Promises and His Power to ensure our Eternal Place with Him in Heaven? “Forgive me, Lord, and please give me Your strength to overcome my own sin and human weaknesses and help me to live a life that is pleasing to YOU!” Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES FOR AUGUST 16, 2024
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
CLARA HOCUTT
ALLEN WILSON
BROOKE DILLON
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO:
TREVOR & OLIVIA MOSS