Article I, Volume III January 1, 2013
The Watch Meeting on December 31, 2012 at Providence Baptist Church was very inspirational. There were songs of praise, testimony, and prayers.
The highlight of the evening was the message by the pastor, Reverend Dr. Herbert C. Love, Jr. For scripture, he used verses from Proverbs, Chapter 4. His text was "Ankle Deep Religion."
His message, paraphrased, included the following:
> When you are in ankle deep water, you don't worry about drowning. There is hardly any risk. In your religious practice if you always resist doing the things which can show you as a Christian because somebody might criticize you or you can't do certain things because it would be inconvenient for you, then you are showing the signs of an angle deep christian. Being a Christian is going to require you to step into deep waters sometimes.
As a Christian, you have to go places or do things sometimes when you don't feel like it.
As Christians, you should learn how to swim in deep waters, and those things that seems hard will be easy. Have you ever noticed persons who can really swim? Notice how assuredly they move in the water. In Christianity once you get anchored, you can swim in the deep waters of life.
Don't worry about the Fiscal Cliff, if it happens, it happens. God Will provide. You are going to have food on the table and a roof over your head. Just believe and trust, and you will be able to survive in deep waters. Do not be dismayed. Just trust in God. He will provide.<
After the message, we all gathered at the altar for prayer.
The congregation included children from age two, teens and adults of varying ages. It was an occasion suitable for all ages.
Deacon Blount was present. Sister Marie Love was the musician. Sister Tina Ellis provided the ushering service.
The sister in the kitchen put a soulful touch on them black eye peas. The kitchen staff did a wonderful job.
To cap off the evening, we gathered in the kitchen to share black eye peas, rice, cornbread and cake before going to our various homes.
It was a wonderful way to start the New Year.
Copyright 2013. Grady E. Bryant, Sr.
Providence Baptist in Leesburg, VA - Watch Meeting
The Watch Meeting on December 31, 2012 at Providence Baptist Church was very inspirational. There were songs of praise, testimony, and prayers.
The highlight of the evening was the message by the pastor, Reverend Dr. Herbert C. Love, Jr. For scripture, he used verses from Proverbs, Chapter 4. His text was "Ankle Deep Religion."
His message, paraphrased, included the following:
> When you are in ankle deep water, you don't worry about drowning. There is hardly any risk. In your religious practice if you always resist doing the things which can show you as a Christian because somebody might criticize you or you can't do certain things because it would be inconvenient for you, then you are showing the signs of an angle deep christian. Being a Christian is going to require you to step into deep waters sometimes.
As a Christian, you have to go places or do things sometimes when you don't feel like it.
As Christians, you should learn how to swim in deep waters, and those things that seems hard will be easy. Have you ever noticed persons who can really swim? Notice how assuredly they move in the water. In Christianity once you get anchored, you can swim in the deep waters of life.
Don't worry about the Fiscal Cliff, if it happens, it happens. God Will provide. You are going to have food on the table and a roof over your head. Just believe and trust, and you will be able to survive in deep waters. Do not be dismayed. Just trust in God. He will provide.<
After the message, we all gathered at the altar for prayer.
The congregation included children from age two, teens and adults of varying ages. It was an occasion suitable for all ages.
Deacon Blount was present. Sister Marie Love was the musician. Sister Tina Ellis provided the ushering service.
The sister in the kitchen put a soulful touch on them black eye peas. The kitchen staff did a wonderful job.
To cap off the evening, we gathered in the kitchen to share black eye peas, rice, cornbread and cake before going to our various homes.
It was a wonderful way to start the New Year.
Copyright 2013. Grady E. Bryant, Sr.
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