BIRTHDAYS FOR MARCH 17, 2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:

JOHNNY SCOTT

TYLER BRITTON

KAREN ORNDORFF

HIS Love…

March 17          HIS Love…                  Romans 5:8

**THANK -YOU to the BTC Family for the Privilege to be away this past weekend! Annette & I enjoyed our time together and look forward to our next adventure! A Special Thank -You to Clint Andrews, Glenn Horton & Jimmy Faison! **

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)

There are days when I am amazed that God loves humanity! The things that are occurring and the challenges that exist, even among professing believers, it is amazing that He still loves us! When I think about the “width and length and depth and the height” of His love for mankind, I am so grateful! Unfortunately, there are many that have a “Superficial” expression of Love, and there is no depth or conviction or truth in their expression of that love. Think about it… Think of the Love that was demonstrated towards us, when Jesus went to the Cross to sacrifice Himself for our Salvation and our Restoration of Relationship, with the Father! Friends, when we are participants in that kind of love, then our expressions of His Love should be truthful and authentic and eternal! God demonstrated His Amazing and Abundant and Extravagant Love for us when He sent Jesus to the Cross, for our sins! I am so thankful for this Love and the fact that I am under this Love, every single day of my life! When I think about, and embrace His Perfect Love, it makes it so much easier to Love others! Because of the amazing example of Love that was demonstrated on the Cross, may I express that same Love to my neighbors! I want to be real, authentic, and determined, as I share the Love of God with others! Focus on His Love and pass it on! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

“God’s Power for Living”

March 15          “God’s Power for Living”         Romans 12:2

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”  (Romans 12:2)

Yesterday was another day that tested my resolve and tried my level of patience with my fellowman! In the middle of this encounter, I stopped and remembered that we were told that there would be “days like this,” and that we, the followers of Christ, are overcomers, because HE is the ultimate “Overcomer!” Amazingly, the individuals in question that were creating the situation were unaware of the real blessing of time! You see, had this occurred a few years ago, there would have been a much different outcome! Thanks be to God for His Grace and His Power and His Love! I spoke with kindness, and I said, “I am sorry that you feel this way! I pray that you will see the error of your ways and come to Jesus before it is too late!” The ringleader continued to repeat their “Political Dripple,” all because I said, “May God Bless You!”  I turned towards my vehicle, and the individual continued to shout his dribble towards me, and all that were gathered around the parking lot, and I began to say my “VICTORY PRINCIPLE” statement, and I spoke it, out loud, repeatedly! “I affirm that God’s Power is rising in me, Renewing and Healing my Body, Bringing Power to my Mind, Giving me Success in my calling. I affirm Health, Energy, Enthusiasm, the Joy of Life! All of this I owe to Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior! He has given me the VICTORY PRINCIPLE for which I THANK HIM every day!!” As I entered my vehicle, I spoke with confidence, for the entire group to hear… “NOT TODAY SATAN, NOT TODAY!!” Friends, challenges will come! We must be ready to deal with the EVIL that exists among us! Please be ready! Armor up, Stay Read up, Stay Prayed up and continue to “LOOK UP!” TO GOD BE THE GLORY! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

Worship in Spirit & Truth

March 13    Worship in Spirit & Truth    John 4:24

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in SPIRIT & TRUTH.” (John 4:24)

Jesus was in a discussion with the Samaritan woman, and she realized that Jesus was a prophet, and she pointed out the issues related to the Jews and the Samaritans.  The Jews worshipped in Jerusalem and the Samaritans worshipped on Mount Gerizim, in their own Temple, and that the Samaritans did not have the same access to worship God.  Jesus told this woman that there was coming a day when all peoples could worship the Father anywhere and everywhere, as long, as they worshipped Him in “Spirit & Truth!”  Folks, God could care less about a person’s heritage, color, gender, or race or your political opinion!  He expects worship and He expects us to be obedient to His call.  He knows our motives for worship, and He knows our motives for going to worship.  Do we worship out of a sense of Duty or Joy?  What God requires and what God expects, in our worship, is a heart that is fully and completely devoted to Him!!  As long, as God tarries, and as long, as the opportunity exists for corporate worship, may we remain faithful in our prayer life and may we continue to ask God for His guidance and for His Spirit to direct our worship!  We MUST worship God with an OPEN HEART and a SENSE of EXPECTATION.  Jesus puts it this way… ““God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in SPIRIT & TRUTH.”  Does that include you?  Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

“God’s Power for Living”

March 15          “God’s Power for Living”         Romans 12:2

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”  (Romans 12:2)

Yesterday was another day that tested my resolve and tried my level of patience with my fellowman! In the middle of this encounter, I stopped and remembered that we were told that there would be “days like this,” and that we, the followers of Christ, are overcomers, because HE is the ultimate “Overcomer!” Amazingly, the individuals in question that were creating the situation were unaware of the real blessing of time! You see, had this occurred a few years ago, there would have been a much different outcome! Thanks be to God for His Grace and His Power and His Love! I spoke with kindness, and I said, “I am sorry that you feel this way! I pray that you will see the error of your ways and come to Jesus before it is too late!” The ringleader continued to repeat their “Political Dripple,” all because I said, “May God Bless You!”  I turned towards my vehicle, and the individual continued to shout his dribble towards me, and all that were gathered around the parking lot, and I began to say my “VICTORY PRINCIPLE” statement, and I spoke it, out loud, repeatedly! “I affirm that God’s Power is rising in me, Renewing and Healing my Body, Bringing Power to my Mind, Giving me Success in my calling. I affirm Health, Energy, Enthusiasm, the Joy of Life! All of this I owe to Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior! He has given me the VICTORY PRINCIPLE for which I THANK HIM every day!!” As I entered my vehicle, I spoke with confidence, for the entire group to hear… “NOT TODAY SATAN, NOT TODAY!!” Friends, challenges will come! We must be ready to deal with the EVIL that exists among us! Please be ready! Armor up, Stay Read up, Stay Prayed up and continue to “LOOK UP!” TO GOD BE THE GLORY! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

BIRTHDAYS FOR MARCH 12, 2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:

GAYLE ALFORD

PAULETTE STRICKLAND

TANYA JOYNER

Jesus Christ: Our HOPE

March 12          Jesus Christ: Our HOPE      Psalm 146:5

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:” (Psalm 146:5)

Every day, in everything, we have the opportunity and responsibility, to show this world the Love and the Hope of Almighty God, through His Son, Jesus! This is difficult for some! I was asked, just recently if God loves me, why is life so difficult? Well, all of us face tough times and all of us have challenges! We are told that we would have tribulations and trials and challenges, yet His Great Love and His (Jesus) selfless act at Calvary, and His Redeeming Grace has made it possible for us to Overcome the issues of Life! The “Good News” is that we WILL have dark days and challenges, and we will experience difficulties, and we will encounter people that are negative and destructive, yet HE PROMISED VICTORY for His Children! I choose to take the challenges of this life, and to use them to show others that there is Hope! Hope for tomorrow! Hope for the struggles of Life! Hope for endurance! It is through Jesus Christ, and His Love for us, that offers the opportunity for us to be a witness for Him, of His Hope and Victory for Living! Simply put… God is the Only One who can provide us with the HOPE and ultimately lead us to Victory! TO GOD BE THE GLORY! Stay Strong, Stay FOCUSED!!! THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

BIRTHDAYS FOR MARCH 11, 2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:

SANDY KELLY

DWAIN DIEHL

The Power of HOPE

March 11           The Power of HOPE         Psalm 43:5

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; For I shall yet praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God.” (Psalm 43:5)

 The recent events in politics, civil and social interactions have caused many professing believers to become desperate in their attitudes and actions. It seems to me that they have decided to board the train of discouragement, disappointment and depression as they descend into the depths of despair! Wow! How can we press the brake pedal and stop this descent into despair? Psalm 43:5 boldly proclaims the answer: “Hope in God!” Believers, politics, social and civil unrest are always circumstantial and will change with time, however, God does not change! Do you believe that He is powerful enough to change the circumstances? Do you believe that He can take a negative and turn it into a positive? Do you believe that His Love is powerful enough to change the hearts of those who are busy tearing down the very fabric of our lives? There is one amazing and beautiful fact, God Is Powerful Enough to Accomplish ALL! Please remember, when the darkness and despair of this life surrounds you, and you allow the influences of Satan to dominate your every thought, don’t give up, don’t give in, don’t allow the temporary to overshadow the eternal! Do you believe that God can handle our human issues and allow us to walk in the “light of His Hope,” versus the Darkness and despair of this human world? I choose HOPE! I choose GOD! Politics, Civil Unrest, Social Upheaval, Evil Actions, Twisted Ideologies, Rampant Violence and a Disregard for the Rule of Law are no match for my Jesus! So, I choose to Follow Him and refuse to be consumed by the tendency to be driven by temporal politics and I refuse to be used by Satan to thwart the Cause of Jesus Christ! What are your Priorities? As a Believer, are your words and actions in keeping with your public commitment to be “Christ-Like?” It is so easy to be caught up and swept away by the politics and insanity that prevails; however, I choose to follow Jesus and to be a witness for Him and I choose His Assurance, His Hope, His Peace and His Amazing Grace to Control and to Permeate my every Action and Thought! That is the Power of His HOPE! “My Hope is Built on nothing less than Jesus’ Love and Righteousness…” Stay Strong, Stay Focused… THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

BIRTHDAYS FOR MARCH 10, 2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:

AUSTIN HORNE

RAY SMITH

WARREN RICHARDSON

JULIE H. DANIELS

“BE CONFIDENT”

March 10          “BE CONFIDENT”              Philippians 1:6

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:” (Philippians 1:6)

The very essence of our Christian experience is encapsulated in this scripture passage! It describes our entire salvation story, from beginning to end!  Our God begins the work of forgiveness, or the miracle of “justification,” and He puts us in the proper relationship with the Father, through the Son! Hang on, that is just the beginning… Salvation starts with our conversion, our receiving the amazing Grace of Jesus’ sacrificial act at Calvary! The process does not stop at our conversion! God continues to do a work in us and through us and for us! I like to call this process “Sanctification!” Praise God! He is committed to the fulfilment of the process, yet often time we rebel or struggle, yet He is true to His Word, and He is ready to continue the process of completing this “Good” work in you! God is committed to accomplish His promise in us and the ultimate outcome is eternal life, with the Father and the Son, in Heaven! I believe that the biblical word for this is “Glorification!” So, it begins with God’s Love, and continues when we receive this Love by asking for forgiveness and receiving Jesus into our hearts! Once we have re-established the relationship, through Jesus, with the Father, the Blessed Holy Spirit takes over! He leads and guides and strengthens and empowers and corrects and is responsible for the “Sanctification” of our lives! When it is all said and done, and we stand before God the Father, and we see the face of Jesus, our redeemer, there is going to be “joy unspeakable,” forever! Thank God for His Love for us! Thank God for providing the means of re-establishing our relationship with Him, and the rewards of our commitment and service to Him! Praise God for what He has done; Is Doing, and Will do for us, if we will only trust, believe and receive His Amazing Grace! Get Ready! The Time is Drawing Near! TO GOD BE THE GLORY! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

BIRTHDAYS FOR MARCH 9, 2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:

DEVIN DRIVER

DELMA PARKER

ROSE DRIVER

MICHELLE LUMLEY

MELODY BROWN

“Seek and You WILL Find”

March 9       “Seek and You WILL Find”   1 Corinthians 2:9

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”                     (1 Corinthians 2:9)

When I observe the actions of this world and the individuals that are searching for beauty and meaning in the dark and decaying worldly existence, I am so encouraged by the redeeming Grace of my God! People are searching and their eyes are open, and their ears are tuned, and their hearts are longing, yet when the answer, the real and true answer, is presented, they doubt and run. A dear brother was sharing a story about a young man that was searching for some light into his dark world, and my friend shared the “Light and Love” of Jesus with him, and he walked away, refusing to believe that this could be true, yet he searches among the “self-help” books and the knowledge of humans, in order to satisfy his longing for understanding. Since Adam and the original sin, man has been in the grip of Satan and living in the darkness that sin brings to our existence. Because of the love that God has for His Creation (each one of us) and His desire for our relationship to be re-established, He sent Jesus as the one, true, and final blood sacrifice for our sins, and when we, by faith, believe, confess our sinfulness, and receive the saving Grace of God, we are privileged to experience the unveiling of God Bright and transforming Light. He unplugs our ears, and He allows us to see clearly His Great Love and His Limitless Power and Provision for our Lives! Receiving the Grace of God and His transforming and Saving Power, ignites, within our souls, the Hope and Joy and Power that we seek! Praise God! Because of His Grace and because of His act at Calvary, we can live in the radiant light of His Salvation, and we can bring that Light into the lives of others! Through Jesus, Our Eyes are Opened, and Our Ears can Hear, and our hearts are full of the Grace of Almighty God! I pray that you will allow God to unveil His Grace in you and be that Bright Light in this Dark and Decaying Sinful World! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE! REMEMBER THIS FACT: “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12) The Solution to the Problems that exist, for us, is a Saving Relationship with JESUS CHRIST! No One, or No Other Thing… Just JESUS!

“Place Your Hand in His”

March 8     “Place Your Hand in His”       Acts 11:21

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “And the Hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.”  (Acts 11:21)

I was in the Target Store, just recently, and a little boy was frantic and was crying because he had lost his mother. I bent down and attempted to comfort him and to assure him that we would find his mother. Even though he allowed me to assist in the search for Mom, he continued to loudly cry and to call her name! It was clear that my support and my hug were not enough to calm his fears and to ease his anxiety. I began to shout, “Mom,” and within seconds, his mother appeared, and all was well. She calmed his fears and eased his anxieties! That is exactly what was happening in the passage of scripture, for today. When you look around, this is exactly what is happening today! People are stressed out to the MAX! Even though we are not experiencing the same level of persecution that the early church experienced (yet), we are still being challenged, and circumstances are difficult! Look around…Marriages (and the institution of marriage) are under attack, Individuals questioning their gender, violence and destruction abounds in the inner cities, prices for basic goods and services are skyrocketing, instabilities around the globe, and anxiety and fears abound! Fear Not My Friends… God has our backs! He has not; and will not remove His Hand from our lives! The call, today, is to place your hand in His and hold on, and claim His Grace, His Power, His Provision and His Sustaining Promises, that He WILL see us through until the End! Place your Hand in HIS! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

BIRTHDAYS FOR MARCH 7, 2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:

CHASITY BUNN

KEVIN CREECH

MICHAEL O’NEAL

Qualifying the Called

March 7         Qualifying the Called     2 Timothy 1:9

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,” (2 Timothy 1:9)

 God Does Not Call the Qualified, He Qualifies the Called!

ELIJAH was suicidal -

JOB wished he was never born -

DAVID was depressed -

MOSES was anxious -

HANNAH was barren -

PAUL was in prison -

JACOB was a cheater -

PETER had a temper -

DAVID had an affair -

NOAH got drunk -

JONAH ran away from God -

PAUL was a murderer -

GIDEON was insecure -

MIRIAM was a gossip -

MARTHA was a nervous wreck -

THOMAS was a doubter -

SARAH was impatient -

MOSES had a speech impediment -

ZACCHEUS was short -

ABARHAM was old -

LAZARUS was dead –

What do all these individuals have in common? GOD SET THEM FREE! He used their struggles and turned them into a testimony of His great power! God can turn your worst seasons around and w3hen you choose to worship Him in the middle of the storm! Turn your eyes upon Jesus and away from the darkness and watch Him use you in amazing ways! Remember, each one of these individuals had a choice, and I implore you to worship God! It is your choice! You must choose to worship even when you don’t feel like it! You must choose to seek God even in the middle of suffering and distress! Remember, your worship of our amazing God will allow Him to strengthen and sustain you and allow Him to fulfill His calling for your life! REMEMBER: God Does Not Call the Qualified, HE Qualifies the Called! Romans 8:28-30 speaks the truth… 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. Jesus called 12 ordinary men to change the world… As a Believer, He has called you! Stay Strong, Stay Focused… THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

BIRTHDAYS FOR MARCH 6, 2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:

RENEE DRIVER

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO:

MIKE & SUSAN ADAMS

“Get Saved NOW!”

March 6        “Get Saved NOW!”      2 Corinthians 6:2

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “For He says: ‘In an acceptable time I have heard you, And in the day of salvation I have helped you.’ Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” (2 Corinthians 6:2)

Over the past several months, I have participated, in their services and witnessed the deaths of so many people! Two of these folks had lived difficult and challenging lives, and I was asked if one of the young men had been saved! I was so glad to report that he was saved and that he was doing so much better in his living! Their ages ranged from 91 years old, to 26 years old, and death came to each of them. Some were expected, and others were sudden, and without warning! The message is simple and clear! You do not know when death will knock on your door, so you need to be ready! You need to make a choice where you will spend eternity! FACT: Every one of us will live for eternity! The question is, WHERE WILL WE SPEND ETERNITY! Claiming the Saving and Forgiving Grace of Jesus Christ ensures your “Forever” in Heaven! Rejecting Him and Refusing to recognize His Selfless Act of Grace and Forgiveness on the Cross, you have made the decision to spend eternity in torment and pain and, ultimately, the fires of a burning Hot HELL! John 3:16 tells 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.” 2 Peter 3:9 speaks of the intentions of our God! “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” NOW IS THE TIME TO REPENT and COME TO JESUS! It is very simple: The ABC’s of SALVATION!

A – Admit: Admit what you have done wrong and ask forgiveness. Romans 3:23 “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 6:23 “The wages of sin is death.”
I John 1:9  “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”

B – Believe: Believe that Jesus died on the cross and rose again as a payment for your sins. John 3:16  “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
1 Corinthians 15:3-4  “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures.”
Romans 5:8  But God demonstrates His own love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

C - Confess and Choose:  Confess and choose to allow God to the be in charge of your life! Matthew 16:24 “Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” Romans 10:9 “If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:13 “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”  (Source - 2021 ABCJesusLovesMe)               It is that simple! God Loves You! Jesus Came to ensure your salvation! It is UP TO YOU! Where will you spend your eternity? How will you live your life?  WHAT IS IT? SALVATION! WHEN DO WE WANT IT? NOW! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

BIRTHDAYS FOR MARCH 5, 2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:

LANE THOMPSON

Pursue Peace

March 5             Pursue Peace            Romans 14:19

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Therefore, let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.” (Romans 14:19)

 Many speak of “Peace” and “Harmony,” yet are unwilling to change themselves! How easy it is to find fault with others, while continuing to demonstrate a hostile attitude towards your fellow travelers! In this highly charged political environment, it becomes clear what individuals determine as a priority in their lives! Wow! This life is so short, and we really need to recognize what is important and that which means absolutely nothing! Politics, Social Issues, Attitudes, Opinions, Bias, Prejudices, will all pass away! As Christ Centered Believers, we are to demonstrate in our words, actions and attitudes the FACT of His Grace and Love and “Pursue Peace with One Another!” Do you think that God is moved by your opinion or your political viewpoint? Do you believe that treating your neighbor with hatred and abandon is the way that God would have you behave? The one amazing fact of the recent events in my personal life that have caused me to look at the chaos and the futility of this struggle between “Good” and “Evil,” with a joyful and repentant heart! AS BELIEVERS, WE ARE CALLLED TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS, LIVE THE GOOD NEWS AND TO PROMOTE THE PEAACE OF GOD AMONG THE BRETHREN! Our Time Here is SHORT! Please do not waste your precious time by squabbling and fighting over junk that does not matter! I am preparing for by next adventure with my Savior, and I refuse to be entangled in the conflicts of this age and the Satanic driven attitudes that seem to be rearing their ugly heads! Please Re-Focus, Renew and Fortify your relationship with the Savior, and live to edify Him, and not some limited and worthless earthly personal opinion! Experience the New Life in Christ, and Live to Promote His Grace and Glory! Stay Strong, Stay Focused… THE BEST IS YET TO BE!