The Need for Daily Renewal

As we go about our lives, sometimes we are easily worn down. Day after day can become monotonous and our lives can soon become dull. As a born-again believer, we are to have vibrant, joyful lives, but it can be hard to maintain joy in the world in which we live. How can you come into each day with peace and joy? By daily renewing your life in Christ. There are certain areas of our lives that we should renew every day. The first one is our focus. We can soon become distracted by all that this world offers. Whether it's the media, sports, or even just work, our focus sometimes shifts. While none of these are necessarily bad, if we focus on these things more than we focus on Christ, they become a distraction in our lives. Hebrews 12:2-3 reminds us to reset our focus on Christ each day. We also need to renew our faith. Isaiah 40:31 says, "But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." We need to make sure that we trust God to get us through each day. The devil will try to pull you away from God by testing your faith in Him daily. We must begin each day with the realization that the devil is trying to distract our walk, and we must renew our strength and our faith in Christ by asking Him to help us see through the devil's lies, and by spending time in God's Word. We must also renew our fervency. Webster defines fervency as "very hot, glowing" or "marked by great intensity or feeling." Having fervency in the Christian life means having a great intensity in telling others of Christ. Do you see each person you meet as a potential convert, or do you hurry away from them? Do you take time to let others know what Christ has done for you, or would you rather not bother? Fervency entails your being so in love with God that you want everyone around you to meet Him and to experience the same kind of relationship with Him. How are you doing today? Has your focus shifted to something other than God? Has your faith been tested recently? Is your fervency what it ought to be? It is so easy for us to lack in these areas! We must come to Christ each day with a prayer for renewal. What do you need to renew today?

Missions is Possible

First-time visitors are asked to stop by our Welcome Center for a gift. Welcome to New Testament Baptist Church! We are so excited that you are taking the time to contemplate eternal matters with us. Thank you for your interest. We trust that the singing, preaching, and fellowship with our people will be a blessing to you.

Missionary Emphasis Month: October

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Your relationship to Jesus Christ is central to the answer to that question.

We are, by nature, sinners who stand guilty and condemned before our Creator and Judge. In our thoughts and actions, we have disobeyed His perfect standards. We are sinners (Romans 3:10, 23). We are helpless to save ourselves. Forgiveness is a gift to be received, not a reward that can be earned. We need a Saviour (Ephesians 2:8-9). Because of His love for us, God provided salvation through His Son, Jesus. He became a member of the human family, lived without sin, and died on the cross to pay for our sins. Jesus is the Saviour (Romans 5:8; John 3:16). Salvation is an individual matter and requires a personal response on the part of anyone that wants to be saved. All who acknowledge their sin and place their trust in Christ are adopted as Gods children (Romans 10:9, 13).

Where Will I Spend Eternity?

Getting the Out of Church - Part Three It is important that people get the most out of church services, if they are going to take the time to attend the services. One of the ways that people can get more out of the services on Sunday is to come to church with a spirit of expectancy. Attend church expecting to hear from the Lord through the teaching, preaching, singing, and fellowship of Gods people. Its amazing what God can do for the individual who expects God to meet with him every Sunday at church.

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Free Nursery & Childcare

Out of respect for your loved ones and those in attendance, we ask parents to use our clean & well-equipped nursery. Please avail us the opportunity to serve! This free service is available for newborns and infants (birth through 24 months). All of our volunteers have passed a background check with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Sunday School: Renea Holt Sunday AM: Amber Eury Sunday PM: Jennifer Ruediger Wednesday PM: Bonnie Heitzenrater

In the spirit of worship and as an act of courtesy, please do NOT bring food, soft drinks, or bottled water into the Auditorium. Cellular devices should be turned off or placed in vibrate mode.