Hi! Hope this finds you and your family doing well, and enjoying the peaceful and comforting grace of our Lord.

OnThursday night, 02-16-2023 through Sunday morning 02-19-2023, Mt. Gilead Primitive Baptist Church – Elder Luke Addison, Pastor, hosted the 150th anniversary of the constitution of the church.

Each preaching service was preceded by a song service, led by song leaders, and sung by the congregation “a Capella” (without musical instruments).

Note: We were in attendance for the Saturday services only.

Thursday Night, 02-16-2023

Evening services began with singing, then preaching by Eld. James Isaacs and Eld. Shane Arnold.

Bro. James is pastor of Reveille Primitive Baptist Church located in Magazine, Arkansas.

Bro. Shane is pastor of Old Good Hope Primitive Baptist Church located in Magee, Mississippi.


Friday Morning, 02-17-2023

Morning services began with singing, then preaching by Eld. Joe Myers and Eld. Adam Green.

Bro. Joe is pastor of Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church located in Kenner, Louisiana.

Bro. Adam is pastor of Old Union Primitive Baptist Church, located in Lonsdale, Arkansas.


Following morning services, a fellowship lunch was served in the dining room.


Friday Afternoon

Afternoon services began with singing, then preaching by Eld. Jeb Owen and Eld. Mark Quarles.

Bro. Jeb is pastor of Pilgrim’s Rest Primitive Baptist Church located in Stratton, Texas.

Bro. Mark is (our) pastor of Providence Primitive Baptist Church located in Stringer, Mississippi.


Prior to evening services, a fellowship supper was served in the dining room.


Friday Evening

The evening services started with singing, then preaching by Eld. Adam Green and Eld. James Isaacs.



Saturday Morning, 02-18-2023

Prior to the preaching service, Eld. Luke Addison provided a summary history of Mt. Gilead Church, read the initial constitution minutes and the church’s Articles of Faith.

Elder Jeb Owen preached on “God’s Church”.

From this message:
– God has given us His Word and Church
– We need the church to help us with the spiritual wars in the world
– The Lord meets with His people in His Church

References included:
– Song of Solomon 1
– Psalm 27:14

Elder Adam Green preached from Hebrews 11:13 on “The Embassy of God”

From this message:
– God’s Kingdom is IN this world, but not OF this world
– The Ambassador (Preacher) does not make Citizens (Children of God), he speaks the Language (God’s Word) of the Home Country (Heaven), by the authority of the King (God)
– The Embassy (Church) represents the Home Country
– The Door into the Embassy is Baptism
– The World is not our home, it is in Heaven!

References included:
– 2 Corinthians 5
– Ephesians 4:11

Following morning services, a fellowship lunch was served in the dining room.

Saturday Afternoon

Elder James Conley preached from Psalm 147:5 on the “Love of God”.

From this message:
– Great = More than usual
– Jesus has all power, more than all men
– God knows ALL

References included:
– Matthew 28:18
– John 17:1
– John 10:17
– John 5:24
– Matthew 11:21
– Ephesians 3:20

Bro. James is pastor of Union Primitive Baptist Churches located near Ruth, Mississippi.



Elder Tom Griffin preached from Psalm 77:12.

From this message:
– Remember what the Lord has done for us

Bro. Tom is the pastor of Middleton Creek Primitive Baptist Church located near Meadeville, Mississippi.



Sunday, 02-19-2023 Morning:

Elder Adam Green preached during the morning services

The meeting was well attended, including 16 preachers from 3 states (Arkansas, Texas, Mississippi).

Not pictured are: Eld.Joe Myers, Eld. Mike Ivey , Eld. James Isaacs , Eld. Ricky Myers, Eld. Harvey Bates, and Eld. Shane Arnold.

Personal Notes:

We are thankful for the blessings of this meeting with good preaching and fellowship.
It is a wonderful blessing to celebrate the 150th anniversary of God’s Church at Mt. Gilead.

God Bless!!!

Hi! Hope this finds you and your family doing well, and enjoying the peaceful and comforting grace of our Lord.

OnThursday night, 01-26-2023 through Sunday morning 01-29-2023, Macclenny Primitive Baptist Church – Elder David Crawford, Pastor, hosted the annual Florida Fellowship Meeting.

Each preaching service was preceded by a song service, led by song leaders, and sung by the congregation “a Capella” (without musical instruments).

Thursday Night, 01-26-2023

The meeting started with preaching by Eld. Ronald Lawrence from Revelation 22:21 on “The Grace of God”.
Bro. Ronald is pastor of Bethel Primitive Baptist Church located in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.


Eld. James Isaacs preached from 2 Timothy 2:10 on “The Purpose of Preaching the Gospel”.
Bro. James is pastor of Reveille Primitive Baptist Church located in Magazine, Arkansas.

Note: We did not attend the Thursday night service as we were travelling to Macclenny that day. We were in attendance through the remainder of the meeting.



Friday Morning, 01-27-2023

Elder Gary Rhodes preached from 2 Chronicles 26 on “I See Also the Lord”.

From this message:
– King Uzziah was a good king, but was punished for his sins at the end
– Look past the kings and leaders of the world and see Jesus
– We have no righteousness in ourselves, only in Jesus

References included:
– Isaiah 6

Bro. Gary is pastor of Fuller Chapel Primitive Baptist Church located in Little Rock, Arkansas.



Elder Philip Conley preached from 1 Corinthians 7 on “Purge the Old Leven”

From this message:
– Be a good disciple, keep God’s church pure
– Keep leven from our life
– We are “unlevened” by Jesus’ work on the Cross
– We can be at peace in the church, regardless of the chaos in the world
– God sees us as Jesus made us

References included:
– Psalm 115
– Philippians 2

Bro. Philip is a member of Bethel Primitive Baptist Church located in Lockhart, Texas.



Elder Larry Webb preached on “Decisions”

From this message:
– Bad decisions displeases the Lord
– Make good, Godly decisions

References included:
– Psalm 115
– Philippians 2

Bro. Larry is pastor of Indian Oaks Primitive Baptist Church located located in Fort Worth, Texas.



Following morning services, a fellowship lunch was served in the dining room.



Friday Afternoon

Elder Mike Roberts preached from Mark 5:21 on “An Ordinary Day in the Life of Jesus”.

From this message:
– Jesus healed Jairus’ daughter
– Jesus healed the woman who had an issue of blood, she touched him in faith

Bro. Mike is pastor of New Hope Primitive Baptist Church located in Milan, Tennessee.



Elder Silas Ford preached from Psalm 99 on “The Highest Holy Hill”.

From this message:
– The Lord reigns in His High Place
– We should be obedient and walk righteously for the cause of Christ
– God reigns, worship at His Holy Hill

Bro. Silas is pastor of Bethany Primitive Baptist Church located in Cumming, Georgia.



Elder Dan Bryant preached from 1Thessalonians.

Other references included:
– Hebrews 1, 10
– John 6:37, 10:26

Bro. Dan is pastor of Grace Primitive Baptist Church located in Macon, Georgia.



Proir to evening services, a fellowship supper was served in the dining room.



Friday Evening

Elder Jonathan Cook preached from Revelation 22:16-17 on “We Would See Jesus”.

From this message:
– God speaks to us through the Spirit
– Nathanael testified Jesus was the Son of God
– The Samarian woman at the well testified Jesus was the Christ

References included:
– John 1:47-51, 4:7
– Song of Solomon 4:12-16

Bro. Jonathan is pastor of Old Carroll Primitive Baptist Church located in Point of Rocks, Maryland.



Elder Mickey Myers preached from Luke 8 on “Mary Magdalene

From this message:
– Put Jesus first
– Jesus healed Mary from the devils, raised the child that was dead
– Our past shouldn’t define us, serve the Lord each day

References included:
– Mark 15:42

Bro. Mickey is pastor of Antioch Primitive Baptist Church located in Brookhaven, Mississippi.



Elder Danny Parker preached from 1 Thessalonians 1:4 on “Moving Forward in Faith”

From this message:
– The Lord prepares the heart to receive the Spirit
– The gospel saves us from ignorance and problems in life

References included:
– Proverbs 16:1

Bo. Danny is pastor of Afton Roads Primitive Baptist Church located in Danville, Virginia.



Saturday Morning, 01-28-2023

Elder Adam Green preached from John 6:38 on “The Condescension of Jesus Christ”

From this message:
– Jesus came down (descended) from heaven
– Jesus was a poor man by earthly standards
– Jesus was man and God
– Jesus humbled himself to take on our sins
– He became poor so we could become rich
– Never forget what He did for us!

References included:
– Philippians 2:5
– 2 Corinthians 8:9

Bro Adam is pastor of Old Union Primitive Baptist Church located in Hot Springs, Arkansas



Elder James Isaacs preached from 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 on “Afflictions”

From this message:
– Afflictions are for but a moment
– The Glory to come is eternal
– Jesus is a help in a time of trouble
– When troubles overcome us – LOOK UP!

References included:
– 2 Corinthians 5:1

Bro. James is pastor of Reveille Primitive Baptist Church located in Magazine, Arkansas.



Following morning services, a fellowship lunch was served in the dining room.



Saturday Afternoon

Elder Michael Hattaway preached from Ecclesiastes 8:4 on the “Love of God”.

From this message:
– God’s Word is power

References included:
– Psalms 33:6
– Isaiah 55:10-11
– John 5:25
– Matthew 8:1, 25:34

Bro. Michael is pastor of Pleasant Plains and Bay Spings Primitive Baptist Churches located near Dublin, Georgia.



Elder Stephen Dyar preached from Joshua 10:12 on “Five Kings with No Power”.

From this message:
– The Lord fought for Israel against the five kings

Bro. Stephen is the pastor of Trail Branch Primitive Baptist Church located in Cochran, Georgia.



Elder Jon Mizell preached on “Primitive Baptist Doctrine”

From this message:
– Jesus was born to save His People
– Jesus’ ministry was for His People
– Jesus died to redeem His People

Bro. John is pastor of Tired Creek Primitive Baptist Church located in Cairo, Georgia.



Saturday Evening

Elder Daniel Montgomery preached from Matthew 3:1 on “John the Baptist”.

From this message:
– Mary visited Elizabeth and John leaped in her womb (Jesus was in Mary’s womb)
– John baptized Jesus
– John later questioned if Jesus was the Christ

References include:
– Luke 1:39
– Matthew 3:1, 11:1-4

Bro. Daniel is the pastor of Farmersville Primitive Baptist Church located in Farmersville, Texas.



Elder Danny Wisner preached from 1 Corinthians 10:13 on “The Faithfulness of God”.

From this message:
– God helps us in times of temptation
– Jesus was One Offering
– Because of what Jesus did for us, we should be a better person
– Forsake the world, serve our Lord and God!

Bro. Danny is pastor of Irwinville Primitive Baptist Church located in Irwinville, Georgia.



Sunday, 01-29-2023 Morning:

Elder Mark Quarles preached from Psalm 91 on “Our Hiding Place”.

From this message:
– The Ark was Noah’s “hiding place”. It lifted them up above the highest mountains.
– The Lord lifs us up and is OUR “hiding place”
– Sometimes we seek earthly “hiding places”, which are often worse than what we are fleeing
– Jesus is always a good “hiding place”
– The Lord knows the storms we are in

References included:
– Psalm 32:7
– Isaiah 32

Bro. Mark is OUR pastor at Providence Primitive Baptist in Stringer, Mississippi.



Elder David Montgomery preached from Joshua 20 on “Cities of Refuge”.

From this message:
– We cannot save ourselves, we are bankrupt sinners
– Jesus is our refuge – be baptized, and follow Him!
– While we live here, the church/God’s house is a refuge
– For God’s People, heaven is their final refuge
– There is NO refuge in the ways of the world

Reerences included:
– Hebrews 6:18-19

Bro. David is pastor of La Vernia Primitive Baptist Church located in La Vernia, Texas.



Elder Tim McCool preached from John 20 on “Further Up, Further In”.

From this message:
– “Further Up and Further In” – learning and participating in God’s Kingdom
– Mary Magdalene had 7 devils cast out by Jesus, and later was at the Cross and the Tomb
– There’s no place to go other than Jesus!

References included:
– Matthew 26:38

Bro. Tim is pastor of Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church located near Gordo, Alabama.

Personal Notes:

We are thankful for the blessings of this meeting.
It was very well attended and we enjoyed hearing 19 preachers from several states (Arkansas, Texas, Tennessee, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, Virginia).
The church did a great job in hosting the meeting, and their pastor, Eld. David Crawford was an excellent moderator!

We were also very thankful for the attendance of our long-time dear friends, Bro. Bob Coleman and his wife Sis. JoAnn (seen below on the right). They are members of the Augusta Old Line Primitive Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia.

Church Information
For more information on Macclenny Primitive Baptist Church, see this page:
https://www.macclennypbc.com/

God Bless!!!

Hi! Hope this finds you and your family doing well, and enjoying the peaceful and comforting grace of our Lord.

On Friday morning 01-20-2023 through Sunday morning 01-22-2023, Providence Primitive Baptist Church – Elder Mark Quarles, Pastor, hosted its annual January meeting. This meeting is normally held on the 4th weekend.

This meeting was not held in 2021 and 2022 due to Covid concerns. We were all thankful to again be hosting this meeting.

Each preaching service was preceded by a song service, led by song leaders, and sung by the congregation “a Capella” (without musical instruments).

Friday Morning, 01-20-2023

Elder Travis Brown opened the meeting with preaching from Isaiah 53:5 on “The Sufferings of Jesus”.

From this message:
– Jesus suffered because of our sins, we are saved due to his sacrifice
– We are recipients of the blessings of Jesus’ holiness
– We should praise, honor, and glorify Jesus Christ

References included:
– Hebrews 12:10
– 1 Peter 1:7

Bro. Travis is pastor of Providence Primitive Baptist Church located in Corsicana, Texas.

Elder James Isaacs preached on “Second Chance”

From this message:
– Only one offering, Jesus – was needed to redeem God’s Children
– Jesus has made us perfect
– We are made free by Jesus’ sacrifice
– Jesus is our best and compassionate friend

References included:
– Hebrews 1:14

Bro. James is pastor of Reveille Primitive Baptist Church in Magazine, Arkansas.

Following morning services, a fellowship lunch was served in the dining room.

Friday Afternoon

Elder James Conley preached from Psalm 32:7 on “The Hiding Place”.

From this message:
– The Lord is our hiding place and advocate, from which we shall be preserved in Jesus
– Worry is NOT trusting in God
– He is the hiding place from the enemy and workers of iniquity
– We shall be delivered from evil
– The Lord’s Ways are the BEST ways
– The Lord is with us

References included:
– Psalm 64:1
– Job 5:19
– Exodus 15
– Psalm 27:5
– Zephaniah 3:17

Bro. James is pastor of Union Primitive Baptist Church in Ruth, Mississippi.

Elder Jeb Owen preached from 1 Corthinians 1:13 on “Temptation”.

From this message:
– Avoid temptation, seek God who is faithful to help us
– God is our deliverer from trials and troubles
– He knows our needs
– Walk after the Spirit, not the flesh

References included:
– Psalm 50:17
– Romans 8:1-2

Bro. Jeb is pastor of Pilgrim’s Rest Primitive Baptist Church in Stratton, Texas.

Proir to evening services, a fellowship supper was served in the dining room.

Friday Evening

Elder Philip Conley preached from Luke 2:52 on “Jesus Increased”.

From this message:
– Jesus grew up in wisdom and stature
– His love for us never failed, even when we did
– Jesus lived a childhood different than all others
– We are heirs of God and joint heirs with Jesus
– Jesus’ love for us is without end

References included:
– Luke 15:7
– Psalm 139

Bro. Philip is a member of Bethel Primitive Baptist Church in Lockhart, Texas.

Elder Ronald Lawrence Preached from Daniel 1:8 on “Daniel was Obedient”

From this Message:
– Daniel was obedient to God, seeking Him always
– We should bow our knees to God, praying with thanksgiving
– Daniel was not hurt in the lion’s den because he believed in his God
– God looked after Daniel, He will look after us!

References included:
– 1 Kings 8
– Ephesians 3:14
– Daniel 6:16

Bro. Ronald is pastor of Bethel Primitive Baptist Church in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.

Saturday Morning, 01-21-2023

Elder Mark Richards preached from Romans 11:33-36 on “The Knowledge of God”.

From this message:
– God has great riches of Wisdom and Knowledge
– All things are of God, to His glory forever
– Set our affection to the House of God
– Offer willingly and with a perfect heart to God’s House
– The Lord provides the gift of preaching to His ministers

References included:
– 1 Chronicles 29:9
– Ephesians 3:7

Bro Mark is pastor of Little Vine Church in Austin, Texas

Elder David Guttery preached on “The Prophet, Jesus Christ”

From this message:
– If we know Jesus, it is because He knew us first
– God annointed Jesus to do miracles
– Walk in God’s ways as a disciple
– The First Adam was Adam in the Garden of Eden. The Second Adam is the Lord Jesus Christ, who was made a quickening (live-giving) Spirit.
– Moses prophesized the “prophet” Jesus

References included:
– Matthew 15:13-14
– Acts 10:38
– 1 Corthinians 14:45
– Acts 3:22
– Titus 2:10-14

Bro. David is pastor of Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church near White, Georgia.

Following morning services, a fellowship lunch was served in the dining room.

Saturday Afternoon

Elder Tony Lester preached on the “Love of God”.

From this message:
– God’s love (charity) for his people NEVER fails!
– There is much evidence of God’s Love for His People

References included:
– 1 Corthinians 13:8
– Ephesians 1
– Romans 8:24-25

Bro. Tony is pastor of Harmony Primitive Baptist Church in Tupelo, Mississippi, and and Beulah Primitive Baptist Church in Saltillo, Mississippi.

Elder Luke Addison preached on “Prayer”.

From this message:
– Our prayers are made known to God the Father through the intercession of the Spirit
– Hannah prayed a prayer of thanksgiving to the Lord for His providing her with a son (Samuel)
– “God be merciful to me a sinner” – the humble prayer of the publican
– Pray to God with thanksgiving

Bro. Luke is the pastor of Mt. Gilead in Smithdale, Mississippi.

Sunday, 01-22-2023 Morning:

Elder Sonny Huckaby preached on “Occasion”.

From this message:
– Occasion = base of operation for war
– We are in a war – Flesh vs. Spirit
– Seek to please the Lord
– Crucify the flesh, feed the Spirit
– Satan complicates, Jesus simplifies
– Salvation is in Christ alone
– Jesus is the “base of operation” in our spirit, don’t allow satan in to establish his own
– Our “continuing education” is in the House of God, to feed the spiritual/inward man
– Run to the Lord and His Church, no matter how good or bad things are! (Amen Bro. Sonny!)

References included:
– Romans 7:20
– 1 Corinthians11:3 and 12
– Galatians 5:13
– Judges 16

Bro. Sonny is the pastor of Bethel Primitive Baptist in Lockhart, Texas.

Personal Notes:

We are thankful for the blessings of this meeting.
It was very well attended and we enjoyed hearing 11 preachers from several states (Texas, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Alabama).
The church did a great job in hosting the meeting, and our pastor, Eld. Mark Quarles was an excellent moderator!

We were thankful for the attendance and preaching of Eld. Sonny Huckaby.
Bro. Sonny has recovered from the cancer and treatments he experienced in 2022.
Grateful for the Healing Grace of our Lord.

We very much enjoyed having Sis. Lillie James, Sis. Wanda Grubbs, and Sis. Becca James, all from central Georgia – in our home during the meeting. We had a blessed time together.

Church Information
For more information on Providence Primitive Baptist Church, see this page:
http://providencepb.church/

God Bless!!!

Hi! Hope this finds you and your family doing well, and enjoying the peaceful and comforting Grace of our Lord.

On Saturday evening, and Sunday morning 12-31-2022/01-01-2023, Vestavia Primitive Baptist Church – Elder Josh Coker Pastor, hosted its 2022 New Year’s Eve meeting.
Elder Lonnie Mozingo, Jr. was the invited minister.

Each service was preceded by a song service, led by song leaders, and sung by the congregation “a Capella” (without musical instruments).

Saturday Evening, 12-31-2022

Eld. Lonnie Mozingo, Jr. preached from 1 Corinthians 1:9 on “God is Faithful”.

From this message:
– Only God is faithful and dependable
– God will NEVER fail us!
– We will be in heaven, not because of our works, but because of God’s Faithfulness
– We can rest in God’s Promises
– A conscience is God’s Word written in us

References included:
– Proverbs 25:19
– Acts 22:2
– Hebrews 10:14, 24

Following evening services, a time of fellowship was held in the dining room.

Sunday Morning, 01-01-2023

Following the song service, Eld. Lonnie Mozingo, Jr. preached from Ephesians 3:14-19 on “The Cause of Christ”

From this message:
– When the Lord returns, EVERY knee will bow
– When the Holy Spirit will dwells within us, our carnal nature will be weakened, and our Spiritual nature will be strengthened
– Be in the world, but be NOT of the world
– Do good and love others, because we love God

References included:
– Isaiah 45:23
– Romans 14:11

Following morning services, a fellowship lunch was served in the dining room.

Personal Notes:
It was truly a very blessed time for Sandra and I to attend this meeting.

Bro. Lonnie was our loving and very gifted pastor for many years when we lived in the Atlanta area. We are thankful for his gift to preach so ably, and his love for God’s people. We pray the Lord will continue to bless and provide for Bro. Lonnie and his ministry.🙏

It was also a blessing to be at Vestavia Church again, where we had a church home in the 1990s. We are thankful for the loving membership and the care they showed towards us. We are also very thankful for their precious pastor Bro. Josh and his family, and the good work he is doing there. We pray Bro. Josh and the church will be blessed of the Lord in their worship and growth of the church family, in the years to come.❤

We cannot think of a better way to end a year, and bring in a new year, than to be in such wonderful services in the Lord’s House. 🙂

Church Information
For more information on Vestavia Primitive Baptist Church, see this page:
http://vestaviapbc.org

For more information on Salem Primitive Baptist Church, see this page:
https://www.salempbcnatchez.org/

God Bless ALL in 2023!!!

Hi! Hope this finds you and your family doing well, and enjoying the peaceful and comforting grace of our Lord.

On Sunday morning 10-16-2022, Providence Primitive Baptist Church – Elder Mark Quarles Pastor, was blessed with visiting preachers and family from California and Texas.

Visitors included:
– Elder Tracy Frederickson, pastor of Little Hope Primitive Baptist Church in Madera, California
– Elder Travis Brown, pastor of Providence Primitive Baptist Church in Corsicana, Texas and his wife Sis. Sylvia
– Bro. Robert Brown, deacon at Little Hope Primitive Baptist Church in Madera, California, and his wife Sis. Cheryl

The preaching service was preceded by a song service, led by song leaders, and sung by the congregation “a Capella” (without musical instruments).

Eld.Tracy Frederickson preached from Galatians 4 on “The Spirit of God”.

From this message:
– We need the Spirit of God in us
– Live through the Spirit and NOT the flesh (our natural, sinful ways)
– God reveals His Truths to His People
– Those who received Jesus did so through God

References included:
– Romans 8
– Matthew 16
– John 1

Elder Travis Brown preached from 1 Peter 1 on “Redeemed by the Blood, Born of the Spirit”.

From this message:
– God has given us knowledge of the redemption, and from whom it came
– We are born of God, not of man

References included:
– 1 Peter 1
– John 1
– Acts 15

Following morning services, a fellowship lunch was served in the dining room.

Personal Notes:
It was a wonderful time for all of us at Providence Church to meet and hear these dear people from Texas and California.
I had corresponded for some time with them, but had not met them in person until this special day at Providence Church. I was and am thankful for this blessed opportunity.

Church Information
For more information on Providence Primitive Baptist Church, see this page:
http://providencepb.church/

God Bless!!!

Hi! Hope this finds you and your family doing well, and enjoying the peaceful and comforting grace of our Lord.

On Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday 10-14/10-16-2022, Bethany Primitive Baptist Church – Elder Silas Ford Pastor, hosted its 2022 Fall meeting.

Elder David Crawford (from Macclenny Church in Mcclenny, Florida) and Elder Martin Onyoni (from Kenya) were the invited ministers.

Each service was preceded by a song service, led by song leaders, and sung by the congregation “a Capella” (without musical instruments).

Friday Evening,05-14-2022

Eld. Martin Onyoni preached from Hebrews 4 on “The Living and Written Word”.

From this message:
– The Written Word is a testimony of the Living Word
– The heavens declare the Glory of God and His existence
– We can hide from the Written Word, but not the Living Word

References Included:
– John 1
– 1 John 5

Eld. David Crawford preached from 1 Samuel 5 on “Worshipping God – The Right Way”

From this message:
– The Philistines were pagan worshippers
– The Ark of God was placed near the statue of their pagan god Dagon
– The symbol of their pagan god was destroyed by the true God
– We need to feel the presence of God in our life
– We experience God in different ways

Following evening services, an ice cream fellowship was held in the lunch room.

Saturday Morning, 10-15-2022

Following the song service, Eld. David Crawford preached from Acts on “The Important Fundamentals of the Church”

From this message:
– We “scatter” to “gather”, openly gather for worship
– Our ministry should be one of Word and Deed
– Things we share should include:
1. Live in God’s ways always
2. Be a believer
3. When sharing, listen to the other person’s problems and beliefs
4. Witness to others what God has done for us
5. Encourage others

References included:
– Acts 8
– Acts 9

Eld. Martin Onyoni preached on “The Second Coming”.

From this message:
– Focus our lives on Jesus and trust in His Word
– Let our light so shine among men

References included:
– Matthew 25
– 2 Peter 3
– Psalm 23 and 100
– John 10
– Hebrews 8

Following morning services, a fellowship lunch was served in the dining room.

We left for home after lunch.

On Saturday afternoon, Eld. David Crawford preached.
On Sunday morning (10-16), Eld. Martin Onyoni preached.

Church Information
For more information on Bethany Primitive Baptist Church, see this page:
https://www.bethanypbc.com/

For more information on Macclenny Primitive Baptist Church, see this page:
https://www.macclennypbc.com/

God Bless!!!

Hi! Hope this finds you and your family doing well, and enjoying the peaceful and comforting grace of our Lord.

On Friday and Saturday, 09-30/10-01-2022, Providence Primitive Baptist Church – Elder Mark Quarles Pastor, hosted the annual Good Hope Association meeting.

Due to Covid, this was the first Association meeting in 3 years.
We were very excited and thankful for the opportunity to meet again! 🙂 🙏

Each service was preceded by a song service, led by song leaders, and sung by the congregation “a Capella” (without musical instruments).

Friday Morning, 09-30-2022

Eld. Luke Laird preached on “Saved by Jesus, Not by our Works”.

From this message:
– All are disobedient
– When we close our eyes in death, we’ll awake in Glory (no sin nor problems)
– Can’t add to “Perfect” (Jesus’ Work)
– Take up our cross daily

References included:
– Isaiah 53

Eld. Tom Griffin preached from Colossians 3:1-4 on “Seeking Things Above”.

From this message:
– The Cross is a symbol of our eternal salvation
– Jesus IS the Son of God
– Through Christ we are dead to sin
– Our salvation is secure in the finished work of Jesus

References included:
– Romans 1
– Hebrews 10

Following morning services, a fellowship lunch was served in the dining room.

Friday Afternoon

Following the song service, Eld. Joe Myers preached from Hebrews 10 on “One Offering”

From this message:
– Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross was one offering to God for the sins of His people
– Our sins are no longer remembered, no further offering is needed
– God’s covenant with His people through Jesus is timeless

References included:
– James 2
– Matthew 25
– John 13:31

Eld. Shane Arnold preached on “”The Author of our Salvation”

From this message:
– Avoid false doctrine
– Man cannot save himself
– Nature declares God’s Glory
– Jesus “draws” his people to Him

References include:
– Matthew 25

Following afternoon services, a short break was followed by supper in the dining room

Friday Night

After supper and song service, Eld. Mike Ivey preached from Philippians 1 on “Heavenly Citizenship”

From this message:
– God is the protector of our rights, not a government
– There are 900+ rules associated with the 10 Commandments
– Can’t love the Lord if we hate our brother or neighbor
– Act like citizens of Heaven and act in a righteous manner
– Be Godly towards the unGodly, Strangers, and Pilgrims

References included:
– Hebrews 11:13
– 1 Peter 2:11

Eld. Lonnie Mozingo, Jr. continued the theme “Citizenship of Heaven”

From this message:
– Live as a citizen of Heaven and act accordingly
– Charity never fails because we do it for God
– We are a citizen of Heaven by the Grace of God

Saturday Morning, 10-01-2022

Saturday morning services began with a song service.

Following the song service, Eld. Gary Rhodes preached on “Baptism”.

From this message:
– Baptism: An answer of a good conscience towards God
– Three qualifications for a Baptism:
1. Proper candidate
2. Proper administrator
3. Proper mode (immersion)
– Represents the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ
– If properly administered, a Child of God has 1 Baptism – same as there being 1 resurrection

Eld. Philip Conley preached from Luke 24 on “Walking to Emmaus”.

From this message:
– Jesus is alive!
– Jesus endured the cross gladly and in joy
– Jesus came to show He loved us
– Be obedient to God’s Word because He/Jesus gave us eternal life
– Jesus made us worthy to be in heaven
– Jesus ascended the first time to represent us, the second time He ascends He will bring us with Him
– Even though we don’t fully understand God, we can still walk with Him!

References included:
– John 13: 34 (footwashing)
– Matthew 25:45
Eld. Philip Conley is a member of Bethel Church in Lockhart, TX.

Following morning services, a fellowship lunch was served in the dining room.

Saturday Afternoon

Eld. Tony Lester preached from 1 Samuel 16 on “David, King of Israel”.

From this Message:
– Samuel annoints David as King of Israel
– David represented Israel as their King, Jesus represents His People as their Heavenly King
– See Jesus as OUR King!

References included:
– 1 Samuel 17
– Matthew 20:20
– 2 Samuel 2
– Isaiah 4
– 2 Samuel 5
– Matthew 25

Eld. Heath Williams preached from 2 Samuel 10 on “Ammonites vs. Israel”.

From this Message:
– We need to stand for God’s Ways against evil
– If God is with us, we will win
– We need to see the vastness of God’s Glory and faint not.
– We can influence others by walking in God’s Ways
– God communicates with us through His Word

Personal Notes:
We are thankful for the many Elders and visitors that attended this meeting.

We appreciate all the work of Providence Church in hosting this wonderful meeting.

Church Information
For more information on Providence Primitive Baptist Church, see this page:
http://providencepb.church/

God Bless!!!

Hi! Hope this finds you and your family doing well, and enjoying the peaceful and comforting grace of our Lord.

On the first weekend of August (5, 6), Antioch Primitive Baptist Church – Elder Jeremy Wise, Pastor, hosted the annual August meeting.
(The meeting started Friday night and ended on Saturday afternoon.)
Elder Mark Quarles, pastor of Providence Primitive Baptist Church in Stringer, Mississippi, was the invited minister.

Each service was preceded by a song service, led by song leaders, and sung by the congregation “a Capella” (without musical instruments).

Friday Night, 08-05-2022

Eld Mark Quarles preached from Genesis 24 on “A Wife for Isaac”.
References included:
– Galatians 3:16
From this message:
– Pray to God that He will guide you to a spouse that follows the Lord
– Abraham was rich in wealth, God is rich in His mercy and love
– God answers His Children’s prayers, as He answered the servant’s prayer
– Abraham’s servant led the bride to Isaac, as God’s Word and called ministers lead His people to Him

Saturday Morning, 08-06-2022

Eld. Mark Quarles preached from John 11 on “Raising Lazarus”.
From this message:
– Jesus was never late, always on time
– Our eternal home is based on Jesus
– Jesus is the only one with life-giving resurrection power to raise the dead
– Jesus’ voice is life-giving!
– The Gospel looses God’s Children from the grave clothes of untruth

Morning services were followed by a fellowship lunch in the dining room.

Saturday Afternoon
Eld. Mark Quarles preached on “Faith”
References included:
– Matthew 15
– Mark 9
– Psalm 27:14
– Psalm 40
From this message:
– Regardless of our circumstances, wait on the Lord
– How is Faith exercised?
* Never give up in seeking the Lord
* Get closer to Jesus and His Kimgdom

Personal Note
We were very thankful for our first opportunity to visit Antioch Church.
We appreciate the kind hospitality of the church, and Bro.Mark’s preaching.

Church Information
For more information on Antioch Primitive Baptist Church, search for the church on Facebook.

For more information on Providence Primitive Baptist Church, see this page:
https://www.providencepb.church/

God Bless!!

Hi! Hope this finds you and your family doing well, and enjoying the peaceful and comforting grace of our Lord.

On the fourth weekend of July (22, 23, 24), Union Primitive Baptist Church – Elder James Conley, Pastor, hosted its annual Three Days Meeting.
(The meeting started Friday morning and ended on Sunday. We attended the services on Saturday.)
Elder Mark Quarles, pastor of Providence Primitive Baptist Church in Stringer, Mississippi, was the invited minister.

Each service was preceded by a song service, led by song leaders, and sung by the congregation “a Capella” (without musical instruments).

Saturday Morning, 07-23-2022

Eld. Mark Quarles preached from Genesis 6 on “Noah and the Ark”.
References included:
– Genesis 7
– Hebrews 3:5
From this message:
– Noah = Rest and Comfort
– God made the world good, but man made the world evil
– Only God can give us rest on the “inside”
– Walk with God via Prayer and His Word
– As God shut Noah and his family into the Ark, so are God’s people in His grace and eternal salvation
– Let us stay in God’s ways!

Morning services were followed by a fellowship lunch in the dining room.
Later many went to the home of Joe and Romona Young for a wonderful time of music, singing, and fellowship.
A fellowship supper was served in the church dining room prior to the evening service

Saturday Evening
Eld. Mark Quarles preached from Genesis 7 on “The Flood”
References included:
– Psalm 69:14-15
– Psalm 40:13
– Genesis 8
From this message:
– The Flood was God’s “waters of judgement”
– God has given us the victory
– The ark was lifted up by the waters, like Jesus was on the cross
– The ark settled on land, like Jesus rose from the grave
– We will never find rest in this world

Personal Note
We were very thankful to attend this meeting, and experience the loving fellowship of the members and visitors.
We appreciate the kind hospitality of the church (including being in the home of Joe and Ramona Young), and the wonderful preaching of our dear pastor, Eld. Mark Quarles.

Church Information
For more information on Union Primitive Baptist Church, see this page:
https://unionpbc.net/

For more information on Providence Primitive Baptist Church, see this page:
https://www.providencepb.church/

God Bless!!

Hi! Hope this finds you and your family doing well, and enjoying the peaceful and comforting grace of our Lord.

On the third weekend of July (15, 16, 17), Antioch Primitive Baptist Church – Elder Ricky Myers and Elder Mickey Myers, Co-Pastors, hosted the annual July meeting.
(The meeting started Friday night and ended on Sunday. We attended the services on Saturday.)
Elder Hugh Sanders, pastor of Ideal Primitive Baptist Church in Petal, Mississippi, was the invited minister.

Each service was preceded by a song service, led by song leaders, and sung by the congregation “a Capella” (without musical instruments).

Saturday Morning, 07-16-2022

Eld. Hugh Sanders preached from 2 Timothy 2:19-20 on “Vessels”.
References included:
– Acts 9:15
– Acts 13:2
– 2 Timothy 2:22
– Psalm 1
From this message:
– Strive to be an Honorable vs. Dishonorable vessel
– Avoid being too involved in earthly things
– Be active in the Kingdom of God
– Flee from sin to keep our “vessel” clean and honorable
– Display the good things of the Spirit

Morning services were followed by a fellowship lunch in the dining room.

Saturday Afternoon
Eld. Hugh Sanders preached on “Prayer”
References included:
– Luke 11:2-4
– Matthew 6
– James 4:3
– Psalm 5
From this message:
– God hears and answers our prayers
– Jesus gave us a pattern example for prayer (Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:2-4)
– Do good without regard to the world’s recognition and compliments
– God knows what we need before we ask

Personal Note
We were very thankful for our first opportunity to visit Antioch Church.
We appreciate the kind hospitality of the church, and Bro. Hugh’s preaching.

God Bless!!