Pastor John Scripture Reference: Galatians 2:1-21

  At the foot of the gallows, the condemned man recited Psalm 51 and added a word of personal repentance. A shroud was placed over his head, and he climbed the ladder, which the executioner then pulled away, leaving him to “dance upon nothing,” as the vernacular put it. Thousands looked on as the hangman did his gruesome work. What then was the condemned’s offense? Poaching a rabbit.

  Ambrose, bishop of Milan between c. 374 and 397 A.D., was a man of extraordinary courage and wisdom. He confronted emperors and soldiers, apparently unconcerned with the consequences for himself, so long as he could glorify God and protect his flock. His treatise on “The Duties of the Clergy” was distributed in about 391.1 Ambrose urges pastors to fortitude (courage), warns them of their responsibility to protect those in their care, and advises how courage may be fostered. To be courageous, you must understand what is valuable.

  In 1645, Rev. Elidad Blackwell, puritan pastor of St. Andrews Undershaft in the city of London, preached before the lord mayor and aldermen of London. At a time when there was widespread concern over judicial injustice, Blackwell reminded his hearers from where they had received their civic leadership roles, and he urged them emphatically to please God in their judgments.

  The first universities were unified around a common conviction that God was Lord over His creation and that the disciplines were related under His sovereignty. Then the explosion of secular thinking created the multiversity, with its fragmented worldview. Now it seems the academy is again unified, this time against the Christian faith. Where once the gospel was the organizing principle of American universities, higher education now marginalizes Christian convictions.1

  From 1 to 5 PM, Saturday, May 18, the First Baptist Church of Perryville will host another free block party/health fair for Perryville families, by Rodgers Tavern near the Susquehanna River. Fun will include a moon bounce, carnival games, and free prizes. Teens will particularly enjoy the rock climbing wall and NASCAR Race Car. D.J. Andrew will provide the music. There is no admission charge. All the food you can eat is FREE. All the games you want to play are FREE. Register for prizes at no charge. Thank you for offering, but donations will again not be accepted at […]

  Easter Sunday Special Time 10AM – Freedom From Being Controlled April 7 Regular Time 10:30AM – Freedom From Having To Look Holy April 14 Regular Time 10:30AM  – Freedom To Live By Faith April 21 Regular Time 10:30AM  – Freedom From Being A Slave To Desires April 28 Regular Time 10:30AM  – Freedom To Have Joy & Peace May 5 Regular Time 10:30AM  – Freedom To Make A Difference in Life A Study of the ancient letter to the Galatians. First Baptist Church of Perryville is located one and a half miles East of Rt. 222