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First Bethel M.B.C.
Weekly Service Times
Sunday Worship 9:00 am
Sunday School 10:00 am
Wednesday Adult Study 7:00 pm
Wednesday Youth Study 7:00 pm
Adult Sunday School Lesson
April 27,2025
Faith
St John 1:1-14
[1] In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
[2] The same was in the beginning with God.
[3] All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
[4] In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
[5] And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
[6] There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.
[7] The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
[8] He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
[9] That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
[10] He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.
[11] He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
[12] But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
[13] Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
[14] And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
Monthly Community Dinner - April 29,2025 from 5-7 pm
Romans Road to Salvation
Romans Road to Salvation
Step 1 - Everyone needs salvation because all have sinned.
Romans 3:10-12, and 23
As the Scriptures say, “No one is righteous—not even one. No one is truly wise; no one is seeking God. All have turned away; all have become useless. No one does good, not a single one.” ... For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. (NLT)
Step 2 - The price (or consequence) of sin is death.
Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. (NLT)
Step 3 - Jesus Christ died for our sins. He paid the price for our death.
Romans 5:8
But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. (NLT)
Step 4 - We receive salvation and eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ.
Romans 10:9-10, and 13
If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved ... For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” (NLT)
Step 5 - Salvation through Jesus Christ brings us into a relationship of peace with God.
Romans 5:1
Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. (NLT)
Romans 8:1
So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. (NLT)
Romans 8:38-39
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. (NLT)
Responding to Romans Road
If you believe Romans Road leads to the path of truth, you can respond by receiving God's free gift of salvation today. Here's how to take your personal journey down Romans Road:
Who We Are
Our Beliefs
Our Beliefs
Our Beliefs
At First Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, we believe in the Holy Trinity, and that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, our Lord and Savior. We believe in the power of prayer and that through faith in God, all things are possible.
Our Vision
Our Beliefs
Our Beliefs
Our vision is to create a world where everyone can experience the love and grace of God. We aim to inspire and empower individuals to live a life of purpose and fulfillment, guided by their faith.
Our Community
Our Community
Our Community
Our community is made up of individuals from all walks of life, united by our faith. We welcome everyone with open arms, regardless of their background, race, or beliefs.
Our Beliefs
Our Community
Our Community
At First Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, we believe in the Holy Trinity, and that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, our Lord and Savior. We believe in the power of prayer and that through faith in God, all things are possible.
Wednesday Night Bible Study: 2 Samuel
Wednesday Night Adult Class Questions:
2 Samuel Study Guide
https://padfield.com/acrobat/ot/2samuel.pdf
Young Adult Sunday School HOMEWORK
Faith in the Word of God John 1:1-14
Questions:
1. What does John 1:1 say about the Word?
2. According to John 1:3, what was made through the Word?
3. What is said about life in John 1:4?
4. What does John 1:5 say about the light?
5. Who was sent from God as a witness to the light, according to John 1:6-7?
6. What does John 1:9 say about the true light?
7. What was the world's response to the Word, according to John 1:10?
8. What does John 1:12 say about those who receive the Word?
9. According to John 1:13, how are children of God born?
10. What does John 1:14 say about the Word becoming flesh?
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HONORING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
HAGAR: A WOMAN IN BONDAGE
Hagar was a young slave who was handmaiden or bondwoman to Abram’s wife Sarai. She was forced to live with foreigners in a strange land with nomads. Her name means fight. Hagar lived up to her name because she had to leave this land twice. The first time she ran away from Sarai. The second time she was literally force out of her dwelling.
Sarai was childless and past child-bearing years. She wanted children. The cultural norm then for childless women was that they were looked down upon because God had not blessed them with children. God had promised Abram a son. Sarai had been waiting for almost 10 years for this promised son. She was tired of waiting. She encouraged Abram to sleep with Hagar and make a child. Any child conceived by them according to custom would be Sarai’s. Hagar was forced to give her body to her master. She had no choice to obey. Hagar conceived and had a son. After Hagar became pregnant, she was rejected and scorned because she was the mother of Sarai’s son.
Hagar became prideful. She began to resent her mistress. Sarai told Aram that it was his fault Hagar was so arrogant and disrespectful. Abram said that her slave was her problem. Do whatever. Sarai mistreated Hagar every chance she got. Hagar ran away. While she was in the desert an angel visited her and told her of her son’s future. She was told to return home and be an obedient servant to Sarai. Hagar believed the prophecy the angel revealed to her. Hagar gave birth to a so. She named him Ishmael. As the first born son; Ishmael had birthrights.
God changed the names of Abram and Sarai to Abraham and Sarah. Sarah was now pregnant with a son. She gave birth to Isaac. Ishmael was now a threat to Isaac because he was the first born son of Abraham. The birth rights and family wealth now belonged to Ishmael. Sarah demanded that they be put out. Hagar had been an obedient servant but she was prideful and arrogant because of Ishmael’s position. Ishmael mocked Isaac because he was the rightful heir to Abraham. Sarah saw this and it was the last straw for her.
Now Hagar was being dispossessed and again forced out of her home. She found herself and young Ishmael out in the desert with only a small supply of food and water. She sat in desperation crying and waited for Ishmael and her to die of hunger and thirst. Again she was at a disadvantage, alone and estranged from the only family she knew.
Today many women can see themselves in the same position as Hagar. They know what it’s like to be battered, helpless, homeless and desperate. Being beat up by society is nothing new for poverty stricken women of color. You are not alone. God never abandons his children. God stood by the promise given to Hagar by the angel. He showed her a well and gave her directions to a better life in Egypt. She returned to Egypt with Ishmael. There Ishmael flourished and founded a great Arabic nation. Just as God provided for Hagar; he will do the same for you.
Inventor of the doorknob
Osbourn Doursey
The modern door knob was invented by Osbourn Dorsey, an African American inventor, in 1878. He received a patent for a "door-closing device" and later for a locking door knob.