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Hello from Bessie Road Baptist Church. We thank you for taking your time to read about us. If you do not have a home church we invite you to come and visit. It would be an honor to have you. Also, you can listen to us live on the internet at 11:00 am most Sundays at www.bessieroadchurch.org and on WTBI radio 91.5 fm at 1:30 pm each Saturday and Sunday.
Mechelle and Charity continue to be busy preparing for Vacation Bible School. Our VBS will be Saturday, July 12 from 11:00am until 5:00 pm. Come one, Come all! Come join us under The Big Top as we read the Bible and learn about Jesus and what He did for us. We will also have some fun with outdoor activities and games. Also, lots of good food! So bring all your friends and neighbors!!
We will have a Love Offering concert for Jonathan Cox & Company Sunday, July 13 at 6:00 pm. We invite you all to come. Our Unfinished Youth will be selling homemade ice cream following the service.
This past Sunday morning, Pastor Robert Griswold brought the message, “The Gospel Shoes” from Ephesians 6:15-18. America was established in God We Trust. They recognized where their blessings came from. We have forgotten what someone had to give in order for us to have our freedom. If you don’t have the gospel shoes to stand on you will have nothing to stand on. Shoes are spoken of throughout the Bible in Exodus 3:5 it speaks of the shoes of Revelations, in Ruth 4:7 is speaks of shoes of business, in Joshua 9:5 it speaks of shoes of deceit, in Deuteronomy 29:5 it speaks of the shoes of miracles, and in Ephesians 6:15 it speaks of shoes of Christian soldiers. The Gospel shoes were made. Every shoe has a maker. We don’t teach our children where food comes from, they don’t know someone had to labor over it. Laborers wear shoes. Every sole had a maker. Someone prepared and designed it perfectly. Jesus is our maker. They are made for a purpose. Shoes are made to sit in a shoe box on a shelf or in a store window. Men’s chief end is to serve God and enjoy Him forever. Are you fulfilling your purpose? Every shoe has a tongue. How is your tongue being used? Are you speaking of Christ? The tongue serves the praises of God. Every shoe has a sole. Not every church is preaching the gospel today (Mark 8:36). Not every American is proud today. What good would a pair of shoes be without a sole? The Bible says what will man give for his soul. You will either live for Him for eternity or burn forever. Repairs must be done by the right person, they can resole a shoe. Not every building with a cross on it is a church serving God. People are confused because they are being misled. Coming to church won’t help you if the Holy Spirit is not here. We have souls that need to be repaired. Shoes get worn out and have holes in them. There are souls with holes. Have you ever been to the right repair shop? Your soul can’t be repaired just anywhere. The Spirit will draw you to the Lord. With the gospel shoes we need a hidden proof by sanctification. If you are living without Christ in your heart, you are being deceived. Go to the Make and ask Him into your heart. We can lead you to the One who can help you. What are you in the gospel for Jesus Christ? After the message we shared in communion.
In our evening service, we enjoyed our 5th Sunday night singing there was so much wonderful singing and such a blessed feeling of the Holy Spirit.
Our Unfinished Youth are continuing to work on their funds for their mission trip to Holton/Littleton, Maine. They are serving an all-you-can-eat buffet lunch Sunday, July 6th from 12:30 to 2:30. The cost is $8.00 per adult. If you would like more information or would like to bring your Sunday School class or group, please call David or Rhonda Orr at 422-8825. Carry out plates will be available as well.
Please help us to pray for the sick, lost, bereaved, and our military. Until next time, may God richly bless you and your family.
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