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Burma/Myanmar: You Can Help
Over the past month, First Baptist has been contributing to the disasters in China and Myanmar (Burma). The response has been great, and nearly $3000 has been raised. Thank you. The need continues, even though the news has moved on. You can still help. Check the latest news and give online through our American Baptist mission center or on Sunday morning (just write "Burma" on your check memo or envelope).
Quotable
It is not a matter of engaging in both the gospel and social action, as if Christian social action was something separate from the gospel itself. The gospel has to be demonstrated in word and deed. Biblically, the gospel includes the totality of all that is good news from God for all that is bad news in human life—in every sphere. So like Jesus, authentic Christian mission has included good news for the poor, compassion for the sick and suffering justice for the oppressed, liberation for the enslaved. The gospel of the Servant of God in the power of the Spirit of God addresses every area of human need and every area that has been broken and twisted by sin and evil. And the heart of the gospel, in all of these areas, is the cross of Christ.
- Christopher J. H. WrightInternational director of John Stott Ministries
Worship with us at
100 Maple Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801This Sunday, July 6
Rev. Caspar James Green preaching
The Spirit of Freedom
Luke 4:16-21
NEW! Prayer Meeting Wednesday Evenings
Join us for 1 hour of prayer on Wednesdays at 7pm beginning this week in the Julia Bent Chapel. We will share concerns and celebrations at the beginning of the hour for up to 10 minutes and spend the remainder of our hour in prayer for one another, for the church's ministries, and for the world.
The Beacon Is Online!
Our Newsletter is now available in both HTML (web page) and PDF (printable) format. You will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to download and view the PDF version.
Mission Focus in June
One Great Hour of Sharing is a ministry of sharing God's gifts with God's people all around the world. More than just a handout, your gifts help to build safe, loving communities and provide resources for families to become self-sustaining.