Article 2 Volume 10
Date of Event: July 12, 2020
Place: Warner Baptist Church
A scattered church can still be together in the spirit
The service today was broadcast by ZOOM. The listeners were treated to some outstanding gospel music by 4 members of the church. They were: Sister Charlene Purdy, Deaconess Shirley Saunders, Deaconess Lillie Warner, and Brother Rick Ellibe. Deacon Guy Williams rendered the prayer for the service. Sister Mary Walker presented a poem and Sister Carolyn Edwards gave a brief history that was highlighted about her experience growing up in WBC with emphasis on homecoming day. Sister Clara "Tinka" Payne was the facilitator.
Reverend Matthew Pearson, the pastor, was the preacher for this homecoming day service.
Sermon & Scripture
Scripture: Acts 8th Chapter and Genesis 49:10
Subject: A scattered church and the gathering of the saints
Sermon
Today, Homecoming Day, for this church, we are celebrating in a different manner. No food, guest preacher, visiting preacher and church, and many other things we did be tradition or custom through the years. Be it that we are in different locations, we can still let people know about the goodness of God and salvation. God has made a way for us to come together through electronic means.
Although we are scattered today in different places we can still worship together and share God's Word. In the scripture, the messengers were scattered throughout the region after persecution against the church occurred. In chapter 8, verse 4 the scattered men went everywhere preaching the Word. They did not let the conflict stop them. Philip was outstanding.* *
Today, we are hindered somewhat by Cov-19, but it cannot stop us. God has made it possible for his Word to still be delivered and the unsaved to be saved.
Though we are scattered, the day will come when the scattered saints of God's church will be gathered and brought home. So let us go forth lifting up God's name, even Cov-19 cannot stop us from doing that. Show love and be good and encouraging and helpful to each other and remember that God is still good and merciful to us. This Cov-19 will come to an end.
**In verse 12, Philip went down to Samaria and preached the things concerning the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, and both men and women were baptized.
Amen.
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That is the gist of the sermon today. I encourage you to read Acts chapter 8 in its entirety. it is on your phone. Just google the book of Acts then go to chapter 8.
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Rev Pearson is in his 49th year (48 completed) as pastor of WBC and still delivering inspiring and uplifting sermons.
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*** The sermon was slightly augmented for presentation and enhancement purposes.
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Copyright(c}2020. Grady E. Bryant, Sr. All Rights Reserved.
Disclaimer: The news and views expressed on this site are strictly those of Grady Bryant, obtained from information made available to the general public through bulletins, public events, announcements, and services that were open to the general public. This website is not officially endorsed by Warner Baptist Church.
Date of Event: July 12, 2020
Place: Warner Baptist Church
A scattered church can still be together in the spirit
The service today was broadcast by ZOOM. The listeners were treated to some outstanding gospel music by 4 members of the church. They were: Sister Charlene Purdy, Deaconess Shirley Saunders, Deaconess Lillie Warner, and Brother Rick Ellibe. Deacon Guy Williams rendered the prayer for the service. Sister Mary Walker presented a poem and Sister Carolyn Edwards gave a brief history that was highlighted about her experience growing up in WBC with emphasis on homecoming day. Sister Clara "Tinka" Payne was the facilitator.
Reverend Matthew Pearson, the pastor, was the preacher for this homecoming day service.
Sermon & Scripture
Scripture: Acts 8th Chapter and Genesis 49:10
Subject: A scattered church and the gathering of the saints
Sermon
Today, Homecoming Day, for this church, we are celebrating in a different manner. No food, guest preacher, visiting preacher and church, and many other things we did be tradition or custom through the years. Be it that we are in different locations, we can still let people know about the goodness of God and salvation. God has made a way for us to come together through electronic means.
Although we are scattered today in different places we can still worship together and share God's Word. In the scripture, the messengers were scattered throughout the region after persecution against the church occurred. In chapter 8, verse 4 the scattered men went everywhere preaching the Word. They did not let the conflict stop them. Philip was outstanding.* *
Today, we are hindered somewhat by Cov-19, but it cannot stop us. God has made it possible for his Word to still be delivered and the unsaved to be saved.
Though we are scattered, the day will come when the scattered saints of God's church will be gathered and brought home. So let us go forth lifting up God's name, even Cov-19 cannot stop us from doing that. Show love and be good and encouraging and helpful to each other and remember that God is still good and merciful to us. This Cov-19 will come to an end.
**In verse 12, Philip went down to Samaria and preached the things concerning the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, and both men and women were baptized.
Amen.
_______________________________________________________________________________
That is the gist of the sermon today. I encourage you to read Acts chapter 8 in its entirety. it is on your phone. Just google the book of Acts then go to chapter 8.
_______________________________________________________________________________
Rev Pearson is in his 49th year (48 completed) as pastor of WBC and still delivering inspiring and uplifting sermons.
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*** The sermon was slightly augmented for presentation and enhancement purposes.
======================================================================
Copyright(c}2020. Grady E. Bryant, Sr. All Rights Reserved.
Disclaimer: The news and views expressed on this site are strictly those of Grady Bryant, obtained from information made available to the general public through bulletins, public events, announcements, and services that were open to the general public. This website is not officially endorsed by Warner Baptist Church.
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