Giving Thanks

I love  Thanksgiving.  It is a truly American holiday that emphasizes the importance of our Christian history.  It is without dispute that the first Americans were Bible believers and sought to come to America so they could more freely worship the God of the Bible.  We look back on the Pilgrims and realize their hard work, sacrifice and commitment to the new life that they had chosen in America.  But, they had come because they wanted to more freely worship, so it was all worth it.  The Pilgrims relationship with their God was all-important.

The first Thanksgiving was a celebration to God's goodness for helping them to survive.  They could have dwelled on the hardships and hard times that they went though, but instead gave thanks to His goodness.

We need to have the same attitude this week.  As America gives thanks and celebrates the good things God has given them, so should we give thanks to the God of our salvation and all the good gifts that are from above.

Thanks, Dr. Bob, for the encouraging words

We were privileged to have Dr. Bob Jones III, from Bob Jones University with us last Monday, November.7th.  He was a blessing.  

Mrs. Jones also blessed with an encouraging dramatic reading.  It challenged the hearts of our young people for mssions.

The music was excellent, the fellowship was great and the preaching was encouraging.  One day we are looking forward to seeing some of our young people go on to attend BJU.  It is one of a few excellent Christian colleges in our land that takes a stand for Christ and is not ashamed of the Gospel.  This Sunday we pray that God would use each one of us to minister to each other.  We can encourage one another in the fellowship and just in each other's presence.

Evangelism in the City

October 21st and 22nd our church had the opportunity to share God's Word with our town.  We held an open air booth at the Hardyville Days.

Several of us spent time passing out Gospel Tracks and sharing the Good Test.  Many were challenged about their sin problem and exhorted to be made righteous before their God.  What a blessing to share the message of Jesus to our City.

Dr. Bob Jones III to speak at Trinity Baptist

Monday, November 7th, we are excited to have Dr. Bob Jones III with us for a special meeting at 7:00 pm.  He will be traveling with Beneth, his wife as well as two musicians who will be blessing us with some excellent special music.  This is the second time Dr. Bob will have spoken at our church.   The last times was back in the 80's.  Dr. Bob has travelled widely and preached in many foreign countries along with most states in the United States.  We'll be having a dinner provided by the church at 6:00 pm.  We hope everyone will invite their friends to this important event.  Our church is located at 1941 Havasupai Dr.  Just review the blog to find directions to our church.