Homegoing Service was held at Warner Baptist Church for Regina Thompson Crawley on Thursday, May 25, 2023

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Regina Thompson Crawley passed away on May 12, 2013, at Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, Virginia.

She was born in Farmington, West Virginia on July 27, 1941, to the late John and Princess Taylor Thompson.

She graduated from Farmington High School in 1958 and afterward, in 1962 she graduated from Norfolk State University, in Norfolk, Virginia.

Following graduation, she and her late husband, James Crawley, a graduate of NSU,  joined the Peace Corps and they were assigned to teach in Nigeria. They spent two years there, before returning to the USA, after spending nine months traveling in Europe.

She taught business education for 28 years at McLean High School in Vienna, Virginia. During her tenure there, she served as Chair of the Business Education Department.  She was the first, and only Black teacher at the school for several years.

She leaves to cherish her memory, a daughter, Michele Crawley of Fort Washington, MD, and a son, Michael Crawley of Decatur, GA. She is also survived by three brothers, Virgree Thompson of Seattle, WA, Aubrey Thompson of Chicago, IL, Charles Thompson of Seattle, WA, and a sister, Cora R. Thompson of Arlington, VA.  She was preceded in death by her son, Steven M. Crawley.

Regina joined Warner Baptist church, in 1967.  She became very active in many of the church's ministries and took on several leadership roles. During her time at Warner Baptist, she was Chairperson of the Deaconess Ministry and Scholarship Ministry.  She taught Sunday School Classes, Vacation Bible School, and Bible Study classes. 

The Celebration of Life service was held on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Warner Baptist Church. The Eulogist was Reverend Matthew J. Pearson, Pastor, and Reverend Stanley Bradby, assistant to the pastor was the officiant.

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Warner Baptist Church: Rev. Augustus Henderson was the guest preacher for the annual Revival Service this week

Article 13, Volume 13      Reverend Matthew J. Pearson is the Pastor of  Warner Baptist Church

Friday, May 19, 2023

Subject:  Revival Service

This year the church's annual Revival Services were held this week on Wednesday, May 17, Thursday, May 18, and Friday, May 19 on the ZOOM communication services.

Rev Augustus Henderson, Pastor, of Christian Way Baptist Church, Falls Church, Virginia, and former Moderator of the Northern Baptist Association was the  Guest Revivalist for the services.

Scripture: Psalm 34: 19 from the KJV of the bible.  It reads, "Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of  them all."

The synostosis of his sermon was as stated below:

The scripture is in two parts.  Humans, regardless of how hard they try to avoid afflictions will eventually experience them in their life.  The key is. don't let them derail you in life.  Keep striving and doing the right things.  So, regardless of how devastating things may become in your life continue to hold on to God's unchanging hands. He went on to preach that the Lord can deliver you out of them all.  Notice though, the scripture makes reference to the righteous.  Thus, it is referring to those who believe and trust in God.

The preacher also referenced Psalms 37:35. This verse is explaining how the wicked may have power, but it will be for a short time.  The wicked will eventually cease to have power.  

( I recommend that you read the whole chapter for a clearer understanding }.

Also, he invoked Matthew 6:33 message in his sermon.  This verse states that we should seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to us.

So, first, if you are unsaved, you need to pray, and seek and bring Jesus Christ into your life on a personal basis. If you do that you will be blessed. This scripture also applies to the Saved persons who may be finding the challenges of life difficult to cope with. 

Reverend Henderson delivered a timely spirit filled message. 

 

   

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Warner Baptist Church am Svc: Rev. Ellihue Henderson included some of his USMC's lessons into his sermon on missionary work

Article 11, Volume 13   Sunday, April 30

Rev Ellihue. Henderson, is an ordained minister, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Arlington, Virginia. He was the guest minister at Warner Baptist Church today.  On the 5th Sunday of each quarter,  WBC recognizes missionaries and their service in missionary work.

The preacher made reference to the Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF).  This force is prepared to go wherever trouble is, with short time notice.  This force does not wait for trouble to come to the USA, it goes where the trouble is located.

Scripture: Matthew 28:  19-20, Go ye, therefore, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen

Text:  God's Expeditionary Force is missionary work

Sermon

After Jesus had ascended to heaven the 11 disciples realized that it was their responsibility to spread the gospel. They knew this task would put them in harm's way on occasion. Still, they accepted the challenge and went forth.   Today, we live in a world filled with one crisis after another. These crises are in the USA, as well as worldwide. Regardless, of where they are, we must be prepared to GO. 

As a missionary Baptist church, we must take the gospel to the troubled spots in the USA, and in the world.   

God used ordinary men to fulfill his earthly mission. To be a Christian, a person must accept Christ and be willing to be baptized.  Also, the person who accepts the challenge should study the Bible. 

He urged the congregation to respect their parents and teach their children to do likewise.  Also, respect should be shown to everyone.  

As members of God's Expeditionary Force, we should not be making excuses for not going to or coming to church. 

Since the pandemic people have gotten comfortable in not attending church. But, he stated that followers of Christ shouldn't get comfortable just because they can watch service on the phone or computer. There is something special about being in church.

Again as Christians, we must GO, and don't get weary of fulfilling the mission of the church.

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