After studying Jesus’ encounter with the rich young man in Mark 10, one Christian in Birmingham, Alabama, had an unusual reaction. He went home, placed all of his clothes on the bed, and gathered several bags of canned goods along with baby clothes and toys that his son no longer used. Then he bundled it all up and took it to the poorest parts of his city. From house to house, he gave away his clothes, electronic equipment, toys, and money to people in need. The man later told his pastor, “We prayed with each family and told them […]

Pastor John Scripture Reference: Genesis 2:4-25

By Mike Christ    Before we get thinking about the Bible’s unique authority, let’s think about a question. Why do we need the Bible? If you are like me, a lot of answers flood your mind, topping the list is that without the Bible we wouldn’t know how to be saved. But if we add a qualification, the question gets a bit trickier: given that there are so many good resources out there, why do we still need the Bible, itself? Why not read the wealth of devotional and theological literature, which is sometimes more accessible and is often written […]

“The Promised Hope…starts with a baby’s first cry” will be presented 7pm, Sunday, December 19 at the First Baptist Church of Perryville.  The program was arranged by Tom Fettke and orchestrated by Russell Mauldin.  It will be directed by Linda Gauger.

Pastor Chris Scripture Reference: James 3:18-4:12

  CECIL COUNTY HEALTHY MARRIAGE INITIATIVE 10 GREAT DATES 48OO West Pulaski Highway, Perryville, Maryland (First Baptist Church, Perryville) All dates begin on Fridays at 6 P.M. Free book, Ten Great Dates, for each couple. You buy your meal, but the rest is free! This event, the information, and the offers, is for married couples.

By Mike Christ     I’ve been reading a lot about the Bible, its characteristics and attributes, what it is and why we so desperately need it. I’m reminded of the practical role the Bible ought to have in my life. Reformed theology usually recognizes four attributes of scripture: necessity, authority, sufficiency, and clarity. I’ll try to weave them together so we can see how they stand as a unit. Lord willing, we’ll look at one each day.

  by Tess Rivers NAGOYA, Japan (BP)–Wang Lee, 80, and his wife Rose, 72, rarely agree on anything. From their modest home in Nagoya, Japan, where the two serve among the homeless, they argue playfully back and forth.