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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