Pastor’s Message – September 2024
“Saying Yes to Jesus: The Long Journey of a Disciple” Then he [Jesus] said to them all, “If any wish to come after me, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” – Luke 9:23 NRSV “Discipleship is a long obedience in the same direction.” – Eugene Peterson “The Great Commission […]
Read More....July and August 2024 Preaching Schedule
2024 Annual Theme: “Following Jesus as Faithful Disciples” July Theme: “Following Jesus as Free and Responsible Disciples” July 7 (Communion Sunday) Scripture Readings: Isaiah 61:1-11; Galatians 5:1; Romans 14:5; Luke 4:16-21, NRSVUE Sermon title: “Soul Freedom: Embracing Liberty in Christ” Topic: Freedom in Christ is a gift and a responsibility. July 14 Scripture Readings: Genesis […]
Read More....Ministry Schedule – MAY 2025
Morning Worship: 10:00am – In-Person, ZOOM and on Facebook Adult Sunday School Class – Meets on Sunday mornings @ 8:45am in the Adult SS Classroom. All are invited to join us. Wednesday Evening Bible Study – Will meet on May 7 and 21 at 7pm. on ZOOM. Our next study series will be on the Gospel […]
Read More....Pastor’s Message – June 2024
“A Father’s Story of Resilience and Kindness” Famous Opening Lines in a Book: “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times …” “Call me Ishmael.” “… I am Joseph. Is my father still alive?” There are three […]
Read More....May 2024 Ministry Schedule
“Following Jesus as Faithful Disciples” Morning Worship: 10:00am In-Person, ZOOM and on Facebook Adult Sunday School – We meet on Sunday mornings @ 8:45am in the Adult SS Classroom. We are studying what it means for Christians and the church to be the resurrection people, using N.T. Wright’s video study guides. Everyone is welcome to […]
Read More....Pastor’s Message – May 2024 “The Gift of Speaking God’s Languages”
At the Greater Delaware Valley Association Annual Meeting on April 28, I was introduced to a couple from India who were recently baptized and became members of the First Asian Baptist Church of Haddonfield. Both of them put their hands together like they were praying and bowed their heads slightly to greet me, saying, “Namaste.” […]
Read More....April 2024 Ministry Schedule
“Following Jesus as Faithful Disciples” Morning Worship: 10:00am Adult Sunday School – We meet on Sunday mornings @ 8:45am in the Adult SS Classroom. All are invited to join us. Any questions, please contact Pastor Carla. American Baptist Men– The American Baptist Men’s Group will be meeting for breakfast on Sunday, April 14th, 7:30am. @ […]
Read More....Pastor’s Message – April 2024
“Witnessing for Jesus in an Uninterested World” “You are witnesses of these things. And see, I am sending upon you what my Father promised, so stay here in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” – Luke 24:48-49 A few days before Easter Sunday, I did a little survey. I was […]
Read More....March 2024 Ministry Schedule
“Following Jesus as Faithful Disciples”Morning Worship: 10:00am Wednesday Evening Bible Study – Will meet on March 6th and March 20th, 7pm. on ZOOM. AB Men Meeting – The American Baptist Men’s Group will be meeting for breakfast on Sunday, March 10th, 7:30 am. at the Country House on Delaware St., Thorofare. We hope that you […]
Read More....Pastor’s Message – March
“IT IS NOT FINISHED YET, THE BEST IS YET TO COME!” “Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.” […]
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