Warner Baptist Church Celebrated its Annual "Homecoming Day" with good preaching, great praising and good food on July 12, 2015

Article 6 Volume 5                                                                                    Sunday, July 12, 2015

Homecoming Day

We had a wonderful morning service.  Pastor, Rev. Matthew J. Pearson preached and the combined choirs sung.

After am service, a delicious meal was served in the dining area downstairs.

As usual, the Kitchen Ministry was superb. 








Everyone loved the meal

Delicious hot food was served

Deacon and Mrs. Puryear social conversation with Mr. and Mrs. Morgan

Mrs. Walker chatting with Mrs. Morgan about church

Our wonderful kitchen ministry





The meal was great

Did you enjoy the meal?

After, we congregated in the sanctuary for afternoon service.

Reverend William Swann, pastor of  First Ashville Baptist Church in Marshall, Virginia

delivered the sermon.

Preachers present for the occasion are pictured below:

Reverend William Swann; pastor Mathew J. Pearson, Assistant pastor, Rev. Stan Bradby Warner Baptist, Rev. Don C. Hayes pastor Oakland Baptist church Alexandria VA

It was a day well spent.

      Copyright 2015. Grady E. Bryant, Sr.

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Warner Baptist Church members will celebrate the church's Homecoming Day on July 12, 2015

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Warner Baptist Homecoming Day

Homecoming Day is a joyous occasion at Warner Baptist.  Many former members, families, friends and whosoever will come out and celebrate with Warner Baptist members.

The pastor, Rev. Matthew Pearson, I believe, will render the message in the morning service.

Rev. William Swan, pastor of First Ashville Baptist Church in Marshall, Virginia will be the guest preacher in the afternoon service.

He will be accompanied by members of his church.

Food will be served between the services.

I am looking forward to being there and greeting some of my old friends and having a wonderful day in rendering praises and thanks to God for his blessings.

Conclusion: Homecoming services are generally more joyous than home going services.  So, let us strive to greet each other more often between the services. (Grady's collection of Thoughts 101).

                            Copyright 2015. Grady E. Bryant, Sr.

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Vacation Bible School was inspiring for all ages at Warner Baptist this week

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Vacation Bible School ended Friday night, June 26, 2015 at Warner Baptist Church.

Attendees included students ranging in ages from one year plus to ninety plus.

There was a different theme for classes each night.

The key word for classes, sequentially, Monday through Friday, were: Incredible; Faithful; Invincible; Unconditional and Real.

This is our youngest attending, Victoria.

Here are some of the fun arts and crafts.

Everyone had such a great time watching the presentation.

Tinker receiving recognition from Mrs. Jones

Pastor receives certificate from Mrs. Rosalie Williams

Deaconess Sarah Perry, oldest active member of VBS for over 48 years.

Waiting for refreshments after class.

Are we ready for presentation?

Fellowship time.

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Regardless of Intent: It is not always what you say,instead it is how you say it that matters

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Public Speaking Requires Continuous Practice

I have been practicing public speaking for over 50 years and I still need to keep on practicing.

In high school, I was considered by teachers and classmates to be one of the best orators in the region.  I had a gift for creating phrases on the spot and making attention capturing oral presentations.  

While still a student in high school, this gift encouraged me to write a weekly column for two local newspapers plus more articles during the week.

In writing, you have time to change your expressions.  In speaking, that is not always the case.

But let me come back to me later.  I'm going to share an incident involving an innocent little eight- year- old country bred and raised girl, named Rehola.  One day she was outside playing with 6 other children.  They were  having a good time playing together.

Out of the blue, she asked one of the boys if he was gay.  after she asked, all the kids ran in the house and left her alone. They told the parents inside what Rehola had said.  Everyone was astonished that she would ask such a question.

So, Rehola's father and two other parents went outside to question her. She was still sitting at the table with the games and toys wondering what all the commotion was about.

Her father asked her if she had asked Bardolis if he was gay.  She replied, "Everybody appeared to be having a good time so I asked him if he was HAPPY?"

One of the children who had witnessed the event, said, "No, you asked him if he was gay?"

Rehola answered, "Well, yes, GAY and HAPPY mean the same thing. That's what we learned in school."

She was completely unaware of any other meaning or thought for the word.

The parents looked at each other, kept their mouths shut and went on back in the house.

The children resumed playing and Rehola was in the midst.  They all appeared to be gay.

But if you in the city, you better say, HAPPY!

Everybody present, learned something that day.  

Meanwhile, back to me.

I was invited to speak to a Bible Study group that included about 70 percent women. The topic was about Rahab.  I pointed out that she was good at her trade as well as showing love for her family.

The favor she did for the two spies (Exodus Chapter 2) led to the liberation of her family.  She negotiated to get this assurance from the two spies.

Well, I had some time left on the clock, so I told the story of Tamar, who was Judah's daughter-in-law.  She was a smart person.  She was able to get something from Judah that was more important than money.  In fact it saved her life ( Read Genesis).

So, when I considered the action of several women in the Bible, I stated that women are not dumb.

The class suddenly got quiet. Then almost in unison, they said that of course, women are not dumb.

Well, I mused, I said the right thing, but I said it the wrong way.

If I would have said that women are smart ( opposite of dumb) the reception would have been different.

See, it is not always what you say, instead it is how you say it.

The good news is they all understood my point. 

Well, that's part of practicing public speaking, and after all these years, I'll just keep on practicing. 

      Copyright 2015. Grady E. Bryant, Sr.

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Warner Baptist Vacation Bible School from Monday June 22nd through Friday June 26th 2015. Classes for all ages.

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

We invite you and your family to our Vacation Bible School this week.  The time is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., starting Monday night.  You will learn about "Bible Blast from the Past - Discover God's Everlasting Love"

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There will be crafts, snacks, games, and music. Of course, there will be Bible study in every class.

So, come and join us. 

We have classes for all ages.

Sister Rosalie Williams

Director 

Rev. Matthew J. Pearson is the pastor

3613 Lacy Blvd, Bailey's Crossroads, VA

703-820-6633 

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All Services Cancelled at Warner Baptist for Sunday, February 22, 2015

NOTICE

Sunday, February 22, 2015

There will be no worship services at Warner Baptist Church today.

Too much snow and ice on the ground for us to even try to have services.

Be safe. If you have to travel be careful.  The roads may not be as safe as they look.

Don't know what you have to do today.  But before you get on the road, determine if whatever it is you plan to do today is a MUST for today.

May God continue to bless you.

Copyright 2015. Grady E. Bryant, Sr.

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Member of Warner Baptist passed away in December 2014

A member of Warner Baptist passed away in 2014..


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James Michael Fuller, a member of Warner Baptist, passed away on December 16, 2014

A Home Going Service was held for Michael Fuller at Warner Baptist on December 23, 2014 at Warner Baptist Church.
(to be Continued)






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Bible Study Outline for November 25, 2014: II Kings, Chapters 22 and 23

Article 20, Volume 5

Josiah's Reign

Josiah was a good king in Judah.  He launched a lot of good reforms.  Still, Judah's fall was inevitable because of its sins in the past.

Please read the chapters before class.

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Miracles Are Real: Lady on bike hit by SUV, leaves scene without any visable injuries

Article 19, Volume 5

Miracles

We read in the old testament of the Bible that Daniel was put in the lion's den and walked away the next morning without any injuries. God sealed the mouth of the lions so that they could not do any harm to him. (Daniel 6 chapter).

Also, we read in the Bible about the three Hebrew boys who were cast in the fiery fire in the furnace, and the next morning they came out of the furnace without any injuries.  

Many persons believe those stories, but they don't believe that such miracles or blessings can happen today. I believe that whatever miracles God performed in the past, he can perform like, similar, or even greater miracles today at time or place.

Well, let us fast forward to today.  In October 2014, a very devout Christian lady was riding her bike in the city of Fairfax, Virginia.

She came to a very busy intersection, stopped, waited for the light to change, and proceeded on her bike at the appropriate time across the street.

Before she could get across the street a big SUV made a right turn on the red light and hit her.There was a large bang.  People hopped out of their cars, some of them fearing the worse, went running to the scene to check her out and do whatever they could to help.

When they got to the point of impact, she was just standing there without a scratch. She uttered the words, "that SUV hit me." Also, she could be heard thanking God for saving her.

 A man, I surmise, who had jumped out of his car, ran to the point of impact, looked, and shouted out in a loud voice, "It is a miracle, I saw it with my own eyes!"

While all of this was going on, the lady was just standing there, holding on to her bike, with no visible sign of injury, giving praise and thanks to God.

She checked herself out, and no injury whatever was found  or seen on her, because she believed in her God, the true and everlasting God. 

Somebody, I visualize, called the Rescue Squad. But the lady made it clear that she was fine and did not need to go to the hospital.

After about eight minutes, she thanked the gathered throng who had offered assistance. Then she told the driver of the SUV that she didn't need any information from him.

Without any further discussion, she hopped on her bike, and proceeded to her destination. No, she didn't turn around and go back home.

God is good. Just like He saved Daniel in the lion's den He saved this dedicated Christian woman from any harm or injury when she was hit by that vehicle.

God is real, God is good!

Who is that lady?  An active member of Warner Baptist. Name withheld by request. 

      Copyright 2014. Grady E. Bryant, Sr.

   

    

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Bible Study Outline for November 18, 2014: II Kings, Chapter 20 and 21

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Hezekiah Called on the Lord

Hezekiah's Days Lengthen

a. Life extended 15 years

b. Figs laid on the boil

Shadow Goes 10 Degrees Backward

a. Explanation and demonstration

b. Captivity foretold

The 23rd Psalm

a. Discussion and review of each line

b. Compare to Hezekiah's prayer

Also, we will devote at least 3 minutes to our goal of learning the books of the Bible.

Read and be prepared to discuss Chapter 21.

  

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Bible Study Outline for November 11, 2014: II Kings, Chapter 19

Article 17, Volume 5

King Hezekiah Sends Message to Isiah, the Prophet

 Hezekiah called on the prophet when things looked bleak.

Hezekiah prayed.

The prophet gave him assurance that everything was going to be all right.

The Assyrians were defeated.

The discussion question for tonight is: Where did the Hebrews come from before Egypt?  

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Penny Ford, featured soloist for Women's Ministry Annual Day at Warner Baptist

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Penny Ford Inspires Congregation through Songs and Praise

Warner Baptist women celebrated their annual day by featuring Penni Ford in concert.

Penny was outstanding.  She kept the congregation engaged the whole service.  She started with a song called, "Testify".  This selection got the congregation on their feet.

She performed the second selection, "I can't give up now, came too far from where I started from" without the benefit of music, because the audio system just wouldn't work for that song. But that turned out to be a blessing in disguise because she was able to deliver the song without music.  The congregation joined in to help enhance the delivery.

The soloist last song was, "This is your season".  Again, the congregation was on their feet, clapping their hands, and shouting out words of praise to God.

After, remarks were made by Sister Denise Britford, president of the Women Ministry and Pastor Matthew J. Pearson.

It was a well spent afternoon. 

(Penny's birth name is Penni Lajuan Ford.  The name of her ministry is Transformed to Praise.  She is the daughter of Aileen Ford). 

             Copyright 2014. Grady E. Bryant, Sr.

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Bible Study Class Outline for Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Chapter 18 and 19

Article 15, Volume 5

                               Judah: Under the Reign of Hezekiah

This quarter we have studied all the bad kings of Israel and Judah. Tonight, we are going to study and discuss Hezekiah, a good king of Judah.  Hezekiah is the Lord's example of a righteous king who trusted him.

Chapter 18

Hezekiah Reign

 1.  Reign for 29 years

 2. Removed the high places 

 3. He gave gold from the Lord's temple to the king of Assyria

 4. Discussion about action in 3 above

King of Assyria Opposes Hezekiah

1.  Thought that Hezekiah was acting too uppity

2.   Money did not buy an alliance

3.  Assyria's army commander tried to psych Judah's people out

Chapter 19

Isiah the Prophet

Read this chapter and be prepared to discuss the importance of trusting and believing in the true and living God.

                             Copyright 2014. Grady E. Bryant, Sr.

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Bible Study Class Outline for Tuesday, October 28, 2014: 2 Kings, Chapter 17

Article 14, Volume 5

                                             Hoshea Reigns Over Israel: Enough Bad is Enough

Israel has had one bad king after another for a long time.  The good people of the land were probably wondering when would this madness end.  The kings continuously ignored the advice of the prophets

Our lesson today include:

  1.  Hoshea becomes king 

      a.  Reigned for 9 years
      b.  Sold out to Assyria
      c.  Double crossed the Assyrian king   

2.  Israel carried captive to Assyria
   
     a. Why? Had sinned against God
     b. Built high places on hills to worship false gods
     c. Made their children pass through fire

3. The Lord rejected all descendants of Israel

4. Assyria Resettles Samaria
 
     a. People from Babylon brought to Samaria
     b. The Lord sent lions
     c. Worshiped the Lord and their carved images

5. Questions?

Do persons still worship and believe in the true and living God and also another god? If yes, why?

Do you think the people of Israel felt secure in doing things contrary to the will of God?

Why didn't Judah come to the rescue of Israel?

What is the meaning of "Fear the Lord?"

6. Our special memory letters tonight are:  G E L North Dakota; J J R

    Next week we are going to learn: Sunday School, Knock, Knock, Church Choir

       Teacher tonight:  Deaconess Regina Crawley



 

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