Weekly Bulletin: 2023-03-08
“About this we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food, for everyone who lives on milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a child. But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil” (Heb. 5:11–14).
In this section, the writer of Hebrews calls out his readers for their apparent lack of biblical maturity and insight. Their “spiritual diet,” so to speak, was all milk and no meat, which made their faith squishy rather than steely. But what is the “meat” of God’s Word and what is the “milk”? And how can you know that you’re getting a robust “spiritual diet”?
Join us for worship this Sunday, Mar. 12, at 10 AM as, Lord willing, I will be answering those questions, and more, as we continue in our study of the book of Hebrews. Also, don’t miss our 6 PM gathering, too, as we continue studying the book of 1 John together. See you this weekend!
Blessings 🙏 Pastor Brad
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Notes
Mark your calendars for the 2023 Central Penn Missionary Conference, which takes place Sunday through Wednesday, Mar. 19—22. Be blessed by gathering with your church family as we hear words of testimony showing what God is doing around the world. Please note the schedule below:
Sunday, Mar. 19, at 10 AM: Ken Ferry, Gideons Intl.
Monday, Mar. 20, at 6:30 PM: Andrew Alderfer, Avant Ministries
Tuesday, Mar. 21, at 6:30 PM: Kishor Pandagade, 24:14 World
Wednesday, Mar. 22, at 6:30 PM: Don Casteline, Keys Connection
There’s still time to give to the church piano fund. Read the story below to find out more about that and give today if you feel led to do so.
Events
WOL kids club starts at 6:30 PM each Wednesday. Join us as we have fun while learning about the faith 🙌
On Friday, Mar. 10, from 6–8 PM, we will be closing out the 2023 Upward basketball year with an exciting event full of awards, celebration, food, and fun! Don’t miss this time of celebrating the athletes who competed all year and remembering why we do all this in the first place: to glorify God.
Men, join your brothers THIS Saturday, Mar. 11, at 9 AM for another time of prayer and Bible study. This week, the men will be meeting in The Rock 💪
The next Life Group gathering will be on Monday, Mar. 13, at 6 PM, at Kent & Danielle Stimely’s home. Join the group as they continue studying Galatians 3–4 📖
Join us on Sunday, Mar. 19 for our next Roll ’n Bowl fellowship immediately following the morning service 🥘
Upcoming
Saturday, Apr. 1, at 6:30 PM: Easter Show at Christian Life Assembly in Camp Hill (Only 5 tickets left! Contact Carol Yordy if interested)
Friday, Apr. 7, at 7 PM: Good Friday Service at Augusta Baptist Church
Sunday, Apr. 9, at 7 AM: Easter Sunrise Service & Breakfast
Sunday, Apr. 9, at 10 AM: Resurrection Sunday Worship
Sunday, Jun. 25, at 10 AM: 150th Anniversary Celebration Event
Resources
Give. Thank you for continuing to support the ministry of Stonington Baptist Church. To give online, visit: https://www.stoningtonbaptist.org/give.
Pray. View the latest prayer request list. Thank you for continuing to lift up your church family in prayer 🙏
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Be encouraged by reading Pastor’s devotionals and theological reflections over on his blog: www.graceupongrace.net.