The Old Hymns

THE OLD HYMNS

This may ruffle feathers, which is not the intent. 

I recently read a post on a social media platform that said, “As hymnals fade, theology also suffers. The rich repository of religious wisdom contained in hymns will be lost. The old-fashioned language of hymns may strike people as unusual, but their text teaches the Christian faith far better than most of the praise choruses that dominate contemporary services. Old hymns were crafted carefully with theology a

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What Is The Spiritual Life To Look Like?

What is the spiritual life to look like?

We are to walk in Love.

John 15:12 (NKJV) 12This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.

1 Corinthians 13:3 (NKJV) 3And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing.

Romans 13:10 (NKJV) 10Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.

1 John 4:7-8,20 (NKJV) 7Beloved, let us love one another, for lov

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Trading the Gospel for the Gossip

Trading the Gospel for the Gossip

Gossip has been an issue since almost the very beginning of man’s existence. In fact, the conversation between Eve and Satan, was Gossip.

Gossip is defined as idle talk, it is a rumor, here-say, sometimes dealing with the personal or private affairs of others which the speaker, the gossiper has no firsthand knowledge of or with the gossiper view is colored by a personal bias. It can also deal with the affairs of an organization. In a Church,

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Another Year!

I have been remiss in writing this year. As many have been, My wife and I have also had to deal with the latest variant of COVID, so in January we missed two Sundays as we recovered from this issue. But, Praise God, we are healthy, ready, and excited about what this year will bring for us and the amazing flock God has blessed us with here in South Central Georgia!

Already this year several opportunities have been opened up to our little Church! So, I wanted to quickly give

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WE HAVE MADE GIVING EASIER THAN EVER!

It is no secret that the World is an ever-changing place! Our reliance on technology has continued to grow. And while some of the influences of technology can and should be bemoaned we should also look for ways to take advantage of new opportunities. 

For the last year, we have had the ability to receive online giving. Recently, an opportunity presented itself to allow us to receive donations via text or an app. We are excited about providing more ways for our family to con...
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An Update!

Today's posting is more an update of events and changes at our church and less a blog than at other times. This Sunday March 7th we have some exciting events happening!

Sunday Morning:

9:30am we will have Sunday School for those 59 years of age and younger in the Social Hall.

9:30am we will have Worship for those 60 years of age and older in our Sanctuary.

11:00am we will have Sunday School for those 60 years of age and older in the Social Hall.

11:00am we will have Worship for

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Daily Encouragement

Psalms 35:1-3

1. A Psalm of David. Plead my cause, O LORD, with those who strive with me; Fight against those who fight against me. 

2. Take hold of shield and buckler, And stand up for my help. 

3. Also draw out the spear and stop those who pursue me. Say to my soul, "I am your salvation." 

 

Have you ever needed a lawyer? What about a friend who would stand up for you in the face of false accusations? Sometimes we feel like we are all alone with no one on our side, and so we

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The Way to God's House.

 Do you know the way to God’s house?  I am so thankful that God has given us clear directions, no only how to live with Him forever, but how to live for Him here on earth!  His directions are in the Bible.  There are some things we must know that help us to understand God’s map.

 

We have all sinned, that includes you.

Romans 3:10; “As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one.”

Romans 3:23; “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.”

Because our nature

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Election Day

Election Day!

Over the last couple of years politics has taken center stage not only in the public forum but in the Church as well. I am hesitant to say this is unprecedented for the simple reason that if people are involved in any organization, group, club, society, or church there will be politics. I was asked once if I allowed politics in our church, my response was, “Do you vote on the Pastor, when He is called?” We are all involved in politics even if unaware. Of cours

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Are you known for your “…ism” or your Love?

Are you known for your “…ism?”

Do you understand Arminianism? What about Calvinism?

These are only two of the “isms” that you may have been asked about or heard of. 

What about Molinism, Thomism, Lutheranism, Wesleyanism or Pelagianism? Or maybe you know quietism, congruism, determinism, or traditionalism?

 

In the Christian and philosophical arena today there are debates, issues and so many theological /philosophical leanings that it can be numbing? Theologians debate Theology

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True Love Transcends Time

True Love Transcends Time!

Do you believe in love at first sight? I do! In fact, I believe that true love is eternal and therefore “love at first sight” is merely our recognition of something that already exist. I can’t remember a time when I did not love my Granddaughter (or any of my Grandchildren) and why is that? I can remember a time when I didn’t have grandchildren, or children for that matter. But I can’t remember a time when I did not love them. The reason for this

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How Should A Christian VOTE?

How Should A Christian VOTE?

As a Pastor and Christian, I am often asked about politics. Surprisingly, I know, since we know that you are never to speak of politics or religion and certainly not together! But, be that as it may, I find it comes up often in each day. As a Pastor, many assume that I belong to one party, those who live in other parts of the country may assume I am in another. Assuming “Southern Democrat” or “right wing Republican” are each a form of prejudice

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IS IT SAFE?

YOUR SAFETY IS OUR CONCERN!

A lot of people tell us how much they care, and most really do. But, we understand that your safety is an individual responsibility and if you have chosen to stay home and are not yet ready to return to in person worship, WE SUPPORT YOU! We have our services available on Facebook Live and here by using the Sermon Tab above!

However, if you are curious as to what we have done to assist in your return to worship we want you to know! So, here we will

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Mortality: The State of being subject to Death

In his own words Benjamin Franklin wrote in The Epitaph of Benjamin Franklin, 

The Body of

Benjamin Franklin,

Printer, 

(Like the cover of an old book,

It's contents torn out, And stript of its lettering and gilding,)

Lies here, food for worms,

But the work shall not be lost, 

for it will, as He believed, appear once more, 

in a new and more elegant edition,

Revised and Corrected

by

The Author.

(Jared Sparks, ed., From The Works of Benjamin Franklin, vol. 1 [London: Benjamin Franklin S

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Welcome To The New Penia Baptist Church Website

We are so excited to present our newly designed website. As you can see, it has a fresh new look and easy navigation to help you get the information you need quickly and efficiently. Many thanks to the ChurchSpring team for helping us launch such a beautiful new church website. To God be the glory!

Penia Baptist Church's mission is to meet people at the crossroads of life with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to help one another along the journey of spiritual growth. Please

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