The morning worship service featured a sermon by the pastor, using John 16: 9 for scripture. The text was "What did you bring to the celebration?"
The Mass Choir provided the music. Carolyn Curseen presented a reflection pertaining to the history of Warner Baptist.
Right hand of fellowship was extended to Izara Saunders and Anthony Smith. Izara was baptized on Sunday, July 1 and Anthony restored his membership.
After morning service, several members of the congregation gathered in the fellowship hall to enjoy a good down home meal prepared by the Culinary Ministry. The meal included good old fashion collard greens; fried & baked chicken; and pies & cakes.
The Culinary Ministry director is Shirley Saunders and I will name other members of this distinct ministry later. Each person on the serving line, greeted everyone who came through the line with a special smile.
During the fellowship period, members and friends talked about the good old days.
I was seated at the table with Bernard Fuller, Keith Turner, Mary Walker and several others. We exchanged stories about a variety of subjects. Bernard drove from Richmond ( about 100 miles) for this occasion.
In the afternoon service, Reverend William Swann, pastor of First Ashville Baptist Church in Marshall, VA delivered the sermon. His scripture was from the book of Acts. His text was "When Paul Joined the Church."
The First Ashville Baptist Choir sung some beautiful old hymns that touched the soul in a special manner.
Deacon Lewis, just turned 90 in June, sung "I want Jesus to walk with me". In his testimony he told about how Jesus has continued to be with him since the loss of his wife 14 years ago.
Rick Ellerbie served as the worship leader.
When everything was over at the church today, I locked the door, I could say, with joy, "the preaching and singing were spirit filled, the food was excellent and the fellowship was a wonderful experience."
In conclusion, "homecoming services are generally more joyous than Home going services. May we strive to greet each other more often in between the services." (GB 101).
(unedited edition) (Draft 1). Draft 2 and Draft 3 will include at least 2(two) more pages. Those pages will be published later.
Disclaimer: The news and views expressed on the site are strictly those of Grady Bryant,accumulated from information made available to the general public through bulletins, public events, announcements and services that was open to the general public. This is not an official endorsed Warner Baptist Church website.
The Mass Choir provided the music. Carolyn Curseen presented a reflection pertaining to the history of Warner Baptist.
Right hand of fellowship was extended to Izara Saunders and Anthony Smith. Izara was baptized on Sunday, July 1 and Anthony restored his membership.
After morning service, several members of the congregation gathered in the fellowship hall to enjoy a good down home meal prepared by the Culinary Ministry. The meal included good old fashion collard greens; fried & baked chicken; and pies & cakes.
The Culinary Ministry director is Shirley Saunders and I will name other members of this distinct ministry later. Each person on the serving line, greeted everyone who came through the line with a special smile.
During the fellowship period, members and friends talked about the good old days.
I was seated at the table with Bernard Fuller, Keith Turner, Mary Walker and several others. We exchanged stories about a variety of subjects. Bernard drove from Richmond ( about 100 miles) for this occasion.
In the afternoon service, Reverend William Swann, pastor of First Ashville Baptist Church in Marshall, VA delivered the sermon. His scripture was from the book of Acts. His text was "When Paul Joined the Church."
The First Ashville Baptist Choir sung some beautiful old hymns that touched the soul in a special manner.
Deacon Lewis, just turned 90 in June, sung "I want Jesus to walk with me". In his testimony he told about how Jesus has continued to be with him since the loss of his wife 14 years ago.
Rick Ellerbie served as the worship leader.
When everything was over at the church today, I locked the door, I could say, with joy, "the preaching and singing were spirit filled, the food was excellent and the fellowship was a wonderful experience."
In conclusion, "homecoming services are generally more joyous than Home going services. May we strive to greet each other more often in between the services." (GB 101).
(unedited edition) (Draft 1). Draft 2 and Draft 3 will include at least 2(two) more pages. Those pages will be published later.
Disclaimer: The news and views expressed on the site are strictly those of Grady Bryant,accumulated from information made available to the general public through bulletins, public events, announcements and services that was open to the general public. This is not an official endorsed Warner Baptist Church website.
