Week of March 16, 2020

The decision to suspend meeting times for our Prayer Gatherings and Bible Studies has been difficult but one necessitated by the world-wide coronavirus crisis with growing concerns right here in Beaver County. These are unprecedented times for so many of us. There have been international and national health crisis in our lifetimes, but this one has grabbed everyone’s attention more than any others I can remember. We know our government leaders and medical experts tell us we must isolate as much as possible, and as good citizens who care about one another we should honor those instructions. On the other hand, we know that isolation, combined with stressful situations is a breeding ground for discouragement, depression and greater susceptibility to temptation.

As a result of this dilemma, we are pursuing a new course of action. First, Bible lessons will be posted on Wednesdays and Fridays in place of our normal prayer and REAL gatherings. Those lessons will not be posted here, however, they will be on a newly created third blog. This Firstbaptistchurch blog will be used for the Sunday morning message. Second, we will be making phone calls to those interested during our normal meeting times. Thus, on Wednesdays, for example, you can check out the blog anytime during the evening; we will also call you between 7:00 and 8:00pm, the regularly scheduled time of prayer meeting. If you would like to be included in receiving but you haven’t been regularly attending our services, call 724.846.3830 and we will add you to the phone list. You can also email us for the same purpose at firstbaptistchurchnb@gmail.com. Questions or comment can be posted on the blogs or send via email.

Here is a breakdown of what blogs will be used and which lessons you can find on them:

firstbaptistchurchnb – Sunday messages and church announcements

crnewbrighton – Celebrate Recovery lessons

Goddoestherightthing – Wednesday and REAL discussions

Links to these blogs are located on the right-side panel of each blog.

Hope to see you back here on Sunday!

Grace and Peace,

Pastor Mark