Paul encouraged the Ephesian pastors to defend the Christian faith. He said in verse twenty-eight, “Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.” Note especially the beginning of the verse: “Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock.” We meet as a fellowship of pastors and ministers of the Gospel so that we may be on guard. Against what do we guard?Continue reading “Purpose #7 — The Defense of the Faith”
Next Fellowship — October 15, 2012
The next fellowship will be hosted by Emmanuel Baptist Church of Mechanicsburg on Monday, October 15 at 10:00 am. The speaker will be Evangelist Bob Shelton.
A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
For directions or further information, click on the church name or picture anywhere in this post to go to the church website.
World Outreach Week 2012 at Grace Bible Chapel
Grace Bible Chapel of York Springs will be hosting its annual missions conference called World Outreach Week from Saturday, October 13 through Wednesday, October 17. Featured missionaries are Dave & Carol Richards, retired from Mali, Rob & Donna Heijermans, working with Borealis Project in Ottawa, Canada with Biblical Ministries Worldwide, and Luke & Charlotte Crockett and family, on deputation to go to the Ivory Coast with Baptist Mid Missions. Weeknight sessions include workshops presented by the missionaries on the following topics: The Muslim Mindset; Pluralism in America; Spreading the Gospel in the Workplace.
Click HERE for a downloadable schedule and a brief bio on each of our missionaries.
For further details and directions, call 717 528 4536, visit the website (click on the church name above), or send an email to gbcATgbcministryDOTcom (replace the AT and DOT with @ and .)
Next Fellowship — September 10, 2012
The next fellowship will be hosted by Cornerstone Independent Baptist Church of Enola on Monday, September 10 at 10:00 am. The speakers will be Caleb Leal, assistant pastor at Cornerstone, and Tom Graham, pastor at Cornerstone.
A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
For directions or further information, click on the church name or picture anywhere in this post to go to the church website.
Purpose #6 — The Proclamation of the Gospel
Acts 20.24-27 says, “But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more. Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.”
Paul reminded the Ephesian pastors of his message. Paul was not known for his eloquent speech (2 Corinthians 10.10). Paul wanted to be known for the content of his message rather than the style (1 Corinthians 1.23; Philippians 3.9-14). Paul referred to his preaching and its content to encourage the Ephesian pastors to follow his example.
Men, we preach the power of God. We preach the wisdom of God.Continue reading “Purpose #6 — The Proclamation of the Gospel”
Harrisburg Area Preachers' Fellowship 