By Edna M. Thompson Siloam Baptist Church Many people feel they are ineffective, unproductive, and unable to make the right choices in life. In our lesson (taken from 2 Peter 1), Peter says that the inner strength needed to face life with new assurance and hope comes because of our knowledge of and faith in Jesus Christ. Christians know that God does not exclude difficulties from the Christian life. The
Hometown: “I’m originally from Pretty Point in Westmoreland County. I was born and raised there my entire life.” Family: “My dad’s name is Henry T. Smith. He passed and crossed over in 2003. My mother’s name is Carrie B. Tate. She still resides with us today, thank the Lord. She still lives in the place we were raised up in. I’m married to my high school sweetheart. I actually took
By Dr. Johnny R. Almond Pastor of Colonial Beach Baptist Church The church of our Lord Jesus Christ is bigger than the local church. There are more members of His church than we can count; in every nation, there are believers in the Savior who worship Him and serve Him and trust Him. Brothers and sisters in Christ around the world are part of the community of faith, though we
May 8 – May 10 Siloam Baptist Church Family extends an invitation to our Annual Spring Revival, which will be held Wednesday, May 8 – Friday, May 10 at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 12 Baptist Women’s Day, Colonial Beach Baptist Church, 10 Garfield Ave., Colonial Beach. Carey Sims, the Baptist Collegiate Minister at the University of Mary Washington will speak at both services (8:28 a.m. and 11 a.m.) about Mary
State Senator Ryan T. McDougle, 4th Senatorial District has agreed to meet with the Northern Neck Christian Men’s Group at Carmel United Methodist Church, Kinsale at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14. The Senator will brief the group on the actions of the 2013 General Assembly session. Senator McDougle is anxious to meet with his constituents in the Northern Neck area. All men who live in the area are invited
By Edna M. Thompson Siloam Youth Sunday School Teacher What would you do differently if you knew that Jesus would knock on your door tomorrow? It is so easy to dismiss the coming of the Lord, because we get so deeply involved in our own concerns. Our agenda becomes more important than His. We do not get advance word about Jesus’ coming; therefore, we can take steps to be ready
Next week, Siloam Baptist Church in Zacata will celebrate its annual Spring Revival, May 8 through May 10 at 7 p.m. Although the Revival brings additional activities and opportunities for praise, Siloam’s congregation is active year-round with ministries including the Deacons and Deaconess Ministry, Trustees Ministry, Usher Board, three Dance Ministries and two choirs. Siloam has a membership of more than 500, according to their website www.siloambaptistchurch.org. About his congregation,