First Baptist Whitehall - Announcements

Same Sex Marriage

2009-04-30T08:51:00.001-04:00

So-called “Same Sex Marriage”

Condensation of sermon preached by Pastor Peterson on April 26, 2009

There is no such thing as “same sex marriage” as far as God is concerned. God created the institution of marriage (Genesis 2:18, 21-24). The basis of marriage is 2 becoming 1—in body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Jesus reaffirms this principle in Matthew 19:4-6. St. Paul reaffirms it in Ephesians 5:31. God created the institution of marriage to be a blessing to males and females so that in union they will complement each other with their differences, making a whole, complete unit. God also created marriage between a man and a woman so that they could produce children (Genesis 1:27-28) and raise them together to become godly adults, following the teachings and role-models of their parents. Marriage has always been a religious institution, up until the last century or two when the civil government decided to regulate it.

The government should not legitimize behavior and actions which God says are “detestable” and an “abomination” (Leviticus 18:22, 20:13 and note the context of these verses), behavior that God punished by destroying Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19:4-29), an event that is referred to many times throughout the Bible. When homosexual actions are encouraged in a society, history and the Bible show us a downward spiral of degeneration (Romans 1:24-28, 32).

God also makes it clear in the Bible that individuals and government officials must obey God and fear His wrath for disobedience (1 Samuel 12:14-15, 24-25). God will only bless people and nations who honor God and His Word. Jesus reaffirms all the teachings of the Old Testament (Matthew 5:17-20).

The basic question for our society is whether we want to fear and obey God and receive His blessings, or disobey God and suffer His wrath.

Rev. Jim Peterson

Family movie & supper, Feb. 27, 6 pm

2009-02-13T14:01:00.001-05:00

“Facing the Giants”, a DVD movie, will be shown at First Baptist Church of Whitehall, 41 Williams St., Friday night, Feb. 27, at 6:00 pm, as part of a free family night “dinner and a movie” program for adults and older children. Pizza and tacos will be served. All are invited. For more information, contact Pastor Jim Peterson 518-642-2245 or JCPeterson@roadrunner.com

“Never give up.” “Never back down.” “Never lose faith.” “The power of belief , the strength to win.” These are some of the themes of this inspiring and challenging story about a football player.

New Officers for 2009

2009-01-25T18:44:00.001-05:00

At the Annual Meeting Jan. 25, the following new officers were elected:

Moderator, Bob Rozell

Clerk, Barbara Ingleston

Treasurer, Arlene Rozell

Financial Secretaries, Barbara Ingleston & Linda Ellis

Property Councillor, Rick Armitage

Mission Councillor, Donna Larson

Sunday School Superintendent, Lynn Prindle

Missions Treasurer, Dot DeKalb

Auditor, Luella Rathbun

Adirondack Assoc. Delegates, Bob & Arlene Rozell

Nominating Committee: Barbara Ingleston, Arlene Rozell, Rebecca Armitage, and Linda Ellis

"Truth Project" Bible Study

2008-10-09T12:05:00.001-04:00

“What is Truth?” This age-old question will be answered from a Biblical perspective in the first of a series of 12 Study Group DVD presentations and discussions concerning the Christian worldview, starting Sept. 30, Oct. 1, and Oct. 3, hosted by the Rev. Jim Peterson (642-2245), who will offer 3 opportunities each week to view and discuss the DVD lessons, taught by Bible teacher Del Tackett.

The public is welcome to attend Tuesday nights 6:30-8:00 pm at the First Baptist Church in Whitehall, 41 Williams St., or Wednesday nights 6:00-7:00 pm at the Granville Assembly of God on Bulkley Ave, or Friday afternoons, 1-2:30 pm, at Granville Baptist Church.

“The Truth Project”, produced by Focus on the Family, explains the Biblical view of all of life—the nature of truth, of man, of God, and of revelation—and how this correlates with science, history, sociology, philosophy, anthropology, law, and labor, and how it leads Christians to have a compassionate concern for people and the community.

Pastor Peterson says, “This series is designed to deepen and broaden the understanding of Christians about their faith and to help us grow spiritually.” Study sheets listing the many Bible verses covered in each session will be distributed at each location.

“Do you really believe that what you believe is really real?” is the basic question asked throughout the series of seminars in “The Truth Project.”

Sunday School

2008-10-08T20:19:00.001-04:00

Sunday School meets from 9:30 am to 10:30 am

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