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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 2008
Page
8
A devotional piece urging faithful attention to small acts as the path to greater purpose. It stresses kindness, honesty, prayer, and love, notes how faithfulness in minor duties leads to bigger calls, and ends with a call to live truthfully and earnestly.
The text argues that God’s will is universal salvation, citing II Peter 3 9 I Timothy 2 3 4 Romans 5 18 19 I Corinthians 15 22 and II Timothy 4 10. It asserts Jesus taught God’s will is unconditional love and universal redemption, unblocked by any human or angelic subversion, and fulfilled by God’s perfect power as in Romans 8 38 39.
A devotional reflection on John 17 11 16 and baptism linking believers to the family name of God. It highlights baptismal identity, Holy Spirit guidance, repentance, forgiveness, and unity with Christ. The piece cites Luther s Small Catechism Mark 16 16 and closes with a hymn reference and prayerful affirmation of salvation in Christ.
The speaker contrasts Jesus statements about truth and freedom, using a parable of a circus elephant chained as a metaphor for awareness. The message urges transforming Bible knowledge into heart belief to gain true freedom.
The Southern Baptist Convention reports a third straight decline in 2007 with baptisms dropping about 5.5 percent to 345,941 from 364,826 the previous year. Membership also dipped slightly as LifeWay Christian Resources released the annual figures, amid criticism from the president over a perception of followers being mean spirited hurtful and angry.
St John s United Methodist Church invites the public to hear Bishop Leo Soriano of the Davao Episcopal Area Philippines at 10 a m this Sunday May 4. The event highlights the ongoing partnership with Philippine United Methodist churches and future Houston area mission trips. Located at 501 S Alexander Dr Baytown the church provides directions by calling 281 422 3684.
Maranatha Church at 12319 Highway 146 invites all to Sunday services May 4 at 10 45 a m with Pastor Ronnie Trice and Kids Church in the main sanctuary Water baptism and baby dedication available with arrival 30 minutes early Nursery provided for ages 3 months to 3 years A midweek service May 7 at 7 30 p m Pastor Trice and Youth Ministers Scott and Kelly Niemeier will lead in the gym Royal Rangers meet in the Fellowship Hall and Gods Girls in their building Intercessory Prayer Tuesdays at 9 a m in the Gods Girls building Life Skills May 4 9 30 a m Golden Glow May 8 at 10 a m MBI Graduation May 18 and a Pot Luck lunch after am service May 25 Isaac Pitre Visit Maranatha Church also offers a Children’s Church for ages 4–12 and details are on the church website and by calling 281 576 2259.
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