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The Apostle John commanded believers to “love one another, for love is from God” (1 John 4:7). Indeed, while non-Christians can and do exhibit kindness, the only source of pure, selfless compassion is to experience the saving love of God in Jesus Christ. And this truth is particularly evident on the continent of Africa, where ordinary believers are combating poverty, AIDS, and spiritual darkness with Christian compassion. Examples abound.
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The First Baptist Church of Perryville will have their church picnic on Saturday, August 14 at McCoy’s Farm Pavilion from Noon till 4 PM. Bring any type of large covered dish or dessert. Hot dogs, hamburgers, (hopefully) chicken, drinks, condiments, plastic ware, and paper products will be provided. Please help us to have sufficient meat. RSVP is a must to attend. RSVP to Terri at
fbcp1@verizon.net by August 9.
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The annual Pig Roast will be held Sunday, September 12. The church family will attend Sunday School and morning worship as usual. Then we proceed to the fellowship hall for a meal shared together. Men of the church roast the pig through the night. Most of the rest bring various dishes to add to the meal.
Following the main course we gather in small groups to enjoy a time of discussion. Elders lead us in thinking through the topic of the day.
We next return to the tables for dessert. People continue to visit with each other until they are ready to return home.
Benjamin Franklin exerted an enormous influence on the eventual shape of the American republic. Though he was not a Christian, Franklin was no enemy of religion. When the Constitutional Convention of 1787 bogged down over the issue of representation in the new Congress, Franklin called a halt to the rancor and implored his fellows to turn their faces to God for assistance. His motion failed—Alexander Hamilton feared that a resort to prayer would signal desperation in the Convention—but the truth and eloquence of Franklin’s words is undeniable. continue reading… »
