Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Summary of the Northern Virginia Baptist Association 140th Annual Session in Gainesville, Virginia


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                                                 Report on the NVBA 140th Annual Session


If you are interested in the activities at the annual session this week - but unable to attend - you can visit the following websites for a report.

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Thursday, July 13, 2017

Warner Baptist Homecoming Day: Celebrated in a traditional southern Black church manner

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        Homecoming Celebration on Sunday, July 9, 2017

The morning service attendees included current members, former members, families, friends and visitors.

The morning sermon was preached by Pastor Matthew J. Pearson.

After the morning service the congregation was invited to stay and have dinner in the dining hall.

They were treated to an old fashion country meal that included fried and baked chicken, ham, potato salad, green beans, cake, pie and lots more.

Amon Saunders provided an extra treat. Fried fish that he cooked under the tent outside.

Reverend Philip Lewis, pastor of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Upperville, Virginia was the preacher for the afternoon service.  He was accompanied by one of his church's choirs and several members.

The choir rendered an array of good ole fashion hymns, the kind that make you feel like you have been to church, for the service.

Reverend Lewis used Luke 4:16-30 for scripture.  His text was "Responding to Grace"
He preached about how Jesus hometown folks praised him in the beginning of this meeting but before the meeting ended, they turned against him.  Why? Well, they didn't like what he was talking about.  (Read the scripture).

Rev Lewis urged the congregation not to put their trust in their deeds and good works, instead put their trust in Jesus and God's grace.

In summary, trust in Jesus and his grace because He can do for you what nobody else can do.

Deaconess Regina Crawley was the worship leader.

Deaconess Shirley Saunders and WBC's cooking ministry prepared and served the meal.  

To see pictures of this highly acclaimed ministry in action go to Article 6, Volume 5, published on this website, 7/14/2015.
  
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Thursday, July 6, 2017

Celebration: Homecoming Day on July 9, 2017 Rev. Philip Lewis, pastor, Mt Pisgah Baptist, Upperville, VA, will be the guest minister for the afternoon service

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Homecoming Day Celebration

Reverend Matthew Pearson, pastor, will preach, I believe, in the morning service.

Reverend Philip Lewis, pastor, Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, Upperville, VA, will be the guest minister for the afternoon service.

The afternoon service starts at 3 p.m.

Conclusion: Homecoming services are generally more joyous than Home going services.  So, let us hope to greet each other more often between annual services. (Grady's Collection of Thoughts 101)





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Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Obituary Eugene Puryear - Warner Baptist, Falls Church Tuesday, July 11, 2017

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                                             DEACON EUGENE PURYEAR

Funeral services will be on Tuesday July 11, 2017 at Warner Baptist.  Wake will be from 9 a.m. until the start of the main service at 11 a.m.

KEEP FAMILY IN PRAYER  


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Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Death Notice: Eugene Puryear, Senior Deacon at Warner Baptist Church, Falls Church, VA passed away on June 28, 2017

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Deacon Eugene Puryear 

The beloved husband of Mary Robinson Puryear for more than 65 years, passed away earlier today, June 28, 2017.

More information will be published when it becomes available.

   Copyright 2017. Grady E. Bryant, Sr.


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Sunday, June 25, 2017

Vacation Bible School 2017 deemed exceptional at Warner Baptist

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Vacation Bible School 2017

The 2017 Vacation Bible School (VBS) session at Warner Baptist ended Friday night.
This year's theme was "Put  on the whole armor of God."

Each night the teachers came prepared to teach.

The children were exceptional in the preparation of their arts and crafts.

Deaconess Shirley Saunders provided the music and did an outstanding job teaching the VBS music to the children and adults.  She has performed this task annually, with few, if any misses, for over 40 years.

Pastor Matthew J. Pearson was present every night and contributed in the presentations.

Compliments are also extended to Sister Rosalie Williams, the director, and all the volunteers who contributed to making this year's session one of the most lauded in recent history.

 Overall, attendance was very good every night. 

Attendees ranged in ages from 1 plus to 90 plus.

Note:  The adult class pictures were taken after class. Many members of the class were moving about.  Some lingered, and talked about how much they enjoyed the class.

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Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Warner Baptist Vacation Bible School: June 19-23, 2017 "Theme: Put on the Whole Armour of God"

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Invitation to Parents, Children and Citizens of Bailey's Crossroads and Beyond

We invite you and/or your family to our Vacation Bible School, 19-23 June 2017 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

You will learn about the importance and necessity of putting on the whole armor of God in your  daily walk. The key scripture for the week is Ephesian 6: 10-11 from the King James version of the Holy Bible.

Our classes will include bible teaching from the King James version of the Bible, crafts, music and games. We will serve snacks.

We believe you will find our classes spiritually rewarding, mixed with some fun too.

So, come and join us.  We will have classes for all ages.

Reverend Matthew J. Pearson, Pastor
Sister Rosalie Williams, Director

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Saturday, July 30, 2016

Vacation Bible School was spiritually uplifting for all ages

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Vacation Bible School

The 5-day session of Vacation Bible School ended on Friday, June 24, 2016.
   (to be continued)

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Saturday, July 16, 2016

Warner Baptist Celebrated its Annual Homecoming Day on Sunday July 10, 2016

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Annual Homecoming Day

The church celebrated its Annual Homecoming Day in an atmosphere of perpetual praising and uplifting the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through preaching, praying, testimony, and good ole fashion singing.

The morning message was delivered by Rev. Matthew J. Pearson, pastor of Warner Baptist. The afternoon message was delivered by Rev Carl Johnson, pastor of Mt. Pleasant Baptist, Alexandria, VA (the church is actually located in Fairfax County).  He was accompanied by one of his church choirs and members of the Usher Board.  We appreciate their contribution and assistance. 

The Food Ministry, under the leadership of Deaconess Shirley Saunders, prepared and enthusiastically served a delicious meal.

For pictures of our food service in action go to google: Warner Baptist Homecoming, July 14, 2015. good preaching.  volume 5.Grady, 
or scroll down on this page to the 2015 Homecoming article. 

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Friday, July 8, 2016

Warner Baptist Church will celebrate its Annual Homecoming Day on July 10, 2016. Rev. Carl Johnson Pastor of Mt Pleasant Baptist will be the guest preacher in the afternoon services

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Homecoming Day Celebration

Homecoming Day is a joyous occasion at Warner Baptist. Many members, former members, families, friends, and whosoever generally attend the morning and afternoon services.

The pastor, Rev. Matthew J. Pearson, I believe, will deliver the message in the morning services.

Rev. Carl Johnson, pastor of Mt. Pleasant Baptist, Alexandria will be the afternoon preacher. He will be accompanied by members of his church.

Food will be served between the services.

The p.m. service is scheduled to start at 3 p.m.

You are Welcome!

Conclusion:  Homecoming Services are generally more joyous than Home Going Services. So let us strive to greet each other more often between these two services. ( Grady's Collection of Thoughts 101).
         
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Sunday, June 19, 2016

Warner Baptist Vacation Bible School: June 20-24, 2016 "Theme: Deep Sea Discovery - God will be with me wherever I go."

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**Invitation to Parents and citizens of Baileys Crossroads and beyond

We invite you and/or your family to our Vacation Bible School, 20-24 June 2016 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
You will learn about "Deep Sea Discovery - God will be with me wherever I go."

Our classes will include bible teaching from the Kings James version, crafts, music, and games.
We will serve snacks.

We believe you will find our classes spiritually rewarding, and have fun too.

So come and join us. We will have classes for all ages.

Reverend Matthew J. Pearson, Pastor
Sister Rosalie Williams, Director

**WBC requested publication of this Invitation
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Friday, June 17, 2016

Warner Baptist Annual Ushers Day was highly supported. Reverend Donald Hayes, pastor of Oakland Baptist delivered timely message

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Warner Baptist Annual Ushers Day Service
P.M. Service

Warner Baptist celebrated its Annual Ushers Day on Sunday, June 5, 2016. The guest Preacher for the service was Rev. Donald Hayes, pastor of Oakland Baptist Church, Alexandria, Virginia. He used scripture from the New Testament.  His message was centered on being a person willing to serve and help people for the uplifting of God's kingdom.

He was accompanied by one of his church's choirs and members of the Ushers Ministry.

There was a moment of silence, during the service, in remembrance of Sister Mamie Morgan who passed away in May 2016. She was a long time member of the Ushers Ministry at Warner Baptist and Ebenezer Baptist in Alexandria, Virginia.

An estimated 105 Ushers from the Northern Virginia area were present to support and show their love for the Warner Baptist Ushers ministry. Also, our visitors included several none ushers.

We were treated to the highly acclaimed March of the Northern Virginia Ushers.
Probably the only pictures you can find on the internet of this grand march is at our website, published on June 3, 2014: www. wbcfallschurch.blogspot.com

The food ministry under the leadership of Deaconess Shirley Saunders prepared and served a 
very delicious meal.  The chicken was finger licking good.

Deaconess Inez Addison is the president of the Ushers Ministry.
Reverend Matthew J. Pearson is the pastor.

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Saturday, June 4, 2016

Warner Baptist Annual Ushers Day Service, Sunday, June 5, 2016, Guest Minister Rev. Donald Hayes, Oakland Baptist, Alexandria

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                                                                                        June 4, 2016
Annual Ushers Day Service

Warner Baptist Church Ushers Ministry will celebrate its annual day on Sunday, June 5, 2016.  Reverend Donald Hayes, pastor of Oakland Baptist Church in Alexandria, VA will be the guest preacher.  The service is scheduled to start at 3 p.m.

We are anticipating several visiting Ushers to be present.

If you arrive early and feel hungry, we promise that if you leave hungry, it will probably be by choice.

Deaconess Inez Addison, president of this illustrious ministry, invites you to come and celebrate with them. 

Reverend Matthew J. Pearson is the pastor.


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Sunday, February 21, 2016

Warner Baptist Black History Service: Featured Minister Isaac Howard and the Mt Calvery Baptist, Fairfax, Combined Gospel Choir


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                Afternoon service featured an array of old gospel hymns

Reverened Howard kept the congregation in a more! more! mode the whole service, as the choir sung hymns that you just don't hear that much in churches today. Songs such as "Lead Me all the way", " Saved by the blood of Jesus". Michelle Payne really song a beautiful selection, and to make sure the congregation stayed alert, she was followed by Sister (need help with name) who really had the congregation clapping and stomping like days of old.

The choir was in sinc all the way through the service.

Anyway, it was an afternoon well spent.

The Warner Baptist culinary ministry prepared and served a wonderful, delicious meal.

Janice Somers, a retired teacher, treated us to some wonderful readings and poems.

Can't tell it all, but I want you to know, we had a good time giving praises to the Lord in songs,  readings and prayer.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Reverend Stanley Bradby delivers timely Dr.Martin Luther King Jr Birthday message at Warner Baptist Church

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Rev Stanley Bradby is an assistant to the pastor at Warner Baptist. He preached at the 11a.m. service on Sunday, January 17, 2016.  The topic for his sermon was:

Are You a Willing Worker?

The scripture for the text is found in Nehemiah Chapter 4. Its emphasis was on the Jews building the walls in Jerusalem after they were set free. This job required a lot of work.When the Jews saw how much work would be required some of them made it clear that they were not up to the task. Some of the them were discouraged by the enemies.  But Nehemiah had a mind to work. So he called for all "Willing Workers" to sign up for the task. He did not want workers who would be complaining about how hard they would have to work.

Enough men, and women (to some degree) banded together to build the wall.  Enemies confronted them and used a variety of tactics to make them give up. The Bible says that they prayed and prayed and turned the problems over to God and kept on working.  They worked by shifts, and some men had to bear arms while the others worked.  In the end, they finished the mission.
The interesting point is they prayed and voluntarily and willingly worked on the walls until they finished.

What does all of this have to do with Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday?
Dr. King was in the forefront in a lot of his missions.  But in order to be successful he had to have hundreds of willing workers to contribute their time, knowledge, finance, and labor to the many tasks he was put in the forefront to complete.

Our history books tell us that he was in demand all over the world.  He covered as much ground as he could but it was impossible for him to do all that was expected of him.

When Dr. King spoke in Suffolk, Virginia on June 28, 1963, to a crowd over 7,500, I believe more than 100 willing workers banded together to see that everything went smooth.  The willing workers included Julia Porter, a rising senior at East Suffolk High and many other students who served as ushers.  See: esh60.blogspot.com/2013/08/ 

The described principles apply when it comes to doing work for the uplifting of God's Name, churches, and other volunteer organizations.  If you are called on to assist or lead a particular project and you don't have time to do it because your plate is already full, tell the requester in a gentle way, that you just can't do it because of your tight schedule. He or she should understand.

Also, if you have time, but just don't want to do it, let it be known.
Most black churches, I believe, were built on men and women willingly sacrificing their time to voluntarily work on all kinds of missions.

Now, the tie down.

I believe that Dr. King was sent by God to go down in the valley and work with and for the poor people, and God inspired thousands of people to voluntarily contribute whatever resources and time to the missions spearheaded by Dr. King. 

I only met Dr. King in person one time, in Washington, DC in 1965. It was a simple handshake and exchange of a few words after he had completed a speech at a local venue. It was not considered a big deal at the time. But looking back, I do treasure that brief encounter. It was inspiring. Also, I can personally testify about how much his work depended on "Willing Workers".

Rev. Stan Bradby was right on key in his, not meant for, but spirit guided, message on the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and the help and assistance he received from thousands of willing workers.

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