Expiration date on a relationship with the Lord Jesus
A pastor reflects on human dating dissolutions to illustrate Hebrews 13 5 I will never leave you nor forsake you He likens the steadfast promise to a failing dating relationship to emphasize divine faithfulness from 1977 era church discourse.
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Church notes invite worship and programs at Alliance Bible and Faith Presbyterian
Alliance Bible Church invites worship this Sunday at 10 30 a m with Youth Pastor Henry Bernshausen continuing Living the Gospel Together in a sermon titled With Christ Centered Ambition based on Philippians 3 15 21 The worship team led by Veejay Andres sets contemporary and traditional praise The 9 15 a m formation groups serve elementary through adults Weekly groups meet Faith Presbyterian invites four to fifth grade children to Catch the Wave Vacation Bible School June 20 3 6 p m through June 24 Includes final program and hot dog supper June 25 prayer breakfast June 25 Prayer breakfast guest is David Bloom of The Baytown Sun May be updated or extended by the reader
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Holy Family to Host Bingo Night in Baytown
Holy Family Catholic Church will host a bingo starting at 5 p.m. Saturday June 11 at 7124 Whiting Rock Street Baytown. Tickets are 25 dollars at the door or 20 dollars pre sale at the parish office. For information call 281 426 8448.
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Church News Listings Prompt Readers to Submit Items
The Baytown Sun requests reader submissions for church news on Fridays. Include retirements new appointments ordinations awards and upcoming religious events. Send items to sunnews baytownsun com for publication.
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The Best Is Yet to Come Pastor's Birthday Message
A pastor reflects on lifelong ministry and vows to keep preaching singing and writing The message centers on not retiring but continuing to grow as a Christian pastor husband father and musician He celebrates Barbara s birthday shares gifts and promises to be a better person provider and leader with faith in God and Christ the best is yet to come
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Mercy versus grace in divine action and obligation
The text contrasts mercy as a conditional transaction rooted in law and authority with grace as unconditional love. Mercy requires obedience, induces gratitude, and recalls past faults, while grace flows from divine love without prerequisites, declaring all worthy and unbound by merit. It rejects conditional deservingness and emphasizes unconditional benevolence.
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Pope Francis to meet Auschwitz survivors in Poland trip
Pope Francis will visit Poland for World Youth Day July 27 to 31 near Krakow. He will meet hospitalized children and Auschwitz survivors on July 29, pray at Birkenau, and privately visit Kolbe’s death cell. He plans a tram ride in Krakow and a July 31 Mass in Brzegi with millions expected. The trip honors St. John Paul II’s 1985 initiative, with 570,000 registered and up to 2 million anticipated at peak.
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Surf Shack Vacation Bible School Waves at Presbee Church
The church announces Vacation Bible School themed Surf Shack Catch the Wave of God s Amazing Love from June 20 to 24 for ages 4 through fifth grade. Activities run 3 pm to 6 pm daily with a Friday program and a weekend worship featuring song, hot dogs, hamburgers, and ice cream social. Registration is at www.presbees.com.
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A look at evangelical angst over waning clout
Evangelical Christians face growing anxiety about their future after losing the fight over same sex marriage and amid rising unaffiliated Americans. Pew data shows Christian share falling from 78 to 71 percent 2007 to 2014, Catholics and mainline Protestants shrinking, while unaffiliated rise to 23 percent and evangelicals sit around 25 percent.
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