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 and 6:00 pm Sundays at www.bessieroadchurch.org and on WTBI radio 91.5 fm at 1:30 pm each Saturday and Sunday.
Happy Birthday to those having birthdays this month: Troy Matthews, Pastor Robert Griswold, Lori Griswold, Kali Griswold, Edward Laws, Naomi Ryals, Gordon Keene, John Gray, William Bensch, KD Young, Jessica Fowler, Katelyn Benton, Kelsey Roberts, Justin Coe, Melissa Barbare, Ada Justice, Walter Simpson, Chris Harrison, and Adger Roberts. May God bless you on your special day.
Our missionary of the month is Bill and Vickie Richburg. They work with Victory Baptist Press to make sure the Gospel is printed and sent throughout the world. Please help us pray for them and their ministry.
Last Sunday morning the Melodyaires brought our special music. Pastor Robert Griswold brought the message, “The Man Who Came to the Alter Too Late” from I Kings 2:28-34. There is no greater need in the church than for you to know you are saved. You must know that you have asked Jesus into your heart and that you have been born again. God is doing something and Jesus is preparing to come back for His children. You need to live like it is your last day. Serve Jesus, He is worthy. There are some in the Bible that waited too late. Pharaoh repented a false repentance (Exodus 10:16). He confessed to get some of the pressure off. There was no remorse. You do the same; to get people off your back. It was from the lips but not the heart. The Spirit has to draw a man. It is at God’s time. Churches are full of false repenters. If God gets in your heart it will be real. You will walk, talk, and act different. Judas repented a false repentance (Matthew 27:4). If they can make this mistake we can make them too. We must get our hearts in line with Jesus. There is a true repentance. If you get it you will want more. The publican got it (Luke 18:13). The lower we get the higher He can be exalted. The publican knew that nothing but the blood of Jesus could cover his sin. You have to get to the place you are sick of your ways and turn it over to God. Zacheus got it too. He was waiting on Jesus to arrive. He climbed the tree because he didn’t want to miss seeing Him. He was sorry and he was willing to receive Christ joyfully. We can enjoy the goodness of God too. Luke 15:21 tells the story of the son that came home. He was repentant. The lost was found. We should be praying that those that come to the alter are there for true repentance. God saved me not because of anything I did but because of all He did. When Noah was preaching to the people about the flood, his family was the only ones who believed. The rain came and God closed the door to the ark. Then the people were knocking on the door but it was too late. Every knee shall bow and every mouth will confess He is Lord. Today is the day of salvation. After God closes the door it is too late. Luke 16:24-26 tells about the rich man crying out. He was concerned about his brothers and he didn’t want them to go to hell. There will be a lot of people wanting to be in Heaven with Him but because they waited the door will be closed. If others came back and told you about hell, you wouldn’t believe them either. You should believe God, He is coming. Jesus steps up for us only because of His mercy and grace are we here today. Don’t push your luck. Run to Jesus while there is time. Your days are numbered. How is it with you and God?
There were two that came to the alter and were born again!! Admitting they are sinners and asked Jesus to forgive them and come in to their heart. We are praising God for what He is doing at Bessie Road!
In our evening service, the Melodyaires brought their message in song. What a blessing they were.
Looking ahead; February 14th Unfinished Youth Fundraiser Buffet Lunch.
Please help us to pray for the sick, lost, bereaved, and our military. Until next time, may God richly bless you and your family and know that Jesus loves you!
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