BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES FOR APRIL 10, 2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:

MUSA MUKASHEV

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO:

TONY & BILLIE FAY (In Heaven) WILSON

“HIS Renewal, Restoration & Cleansing”

April 10 “HIS Renewal, Restoration & Cleansing” Psalm 51:10

**Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10)**

I came out of the house, to go to the hospital, and I really looked at my car, and I was absolutely appalled. The rain and the pollen and the business of my schedule, all combined to make my car muddy and dirty and unappealing. Determined to do something about it, I went to the local car wash, at Sheetz, and with great difficulty, paid the “high” price for the solution to my dilemma. I got a car wash! As I sat in the car, rivers of cascading soapy waters flowed over the dirty surface and then the blue bristled brushes began their unenviable task. The brushes removed the dirt and grime with each passing, and the dirty water covered the cement floor. As I drove out of this “tunnel” of Cleansing, into the bright light of a beautiful day, my little car was glistening in the bright morning sun! Wow! I thought about this beautiful verse, and I realized, that just like my car that had gotten a bit too close to the mudholes and the muddy dirt roads, I, from time to time, also stray too close to the “Muddiness” of life and stray too far away from the “Cleansing” of the Father God! What a glorious moment when we realize that He does not discard us when we stray, He renews us and “washes” us, and restores us! Please, Please, Please ask God, Today, Right Now, for His Renewing and Restoration and His Total Cleansing for your life! He loved us enough to send Jesus, to die, suffer and to be buried, and to be raised up from the grave and to be our SAVIOR!! Let our daily prayer be just this: “Please Dear Lord, Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.” Let this day be a Day of Renewal! TO GOD BE THE GLORY! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES FOR APRIL 9, 2025

HAPPY BIRTHAY TO:

CHRIS ANDREWS

SPENCER RAGAN

JUNE WHITE

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO:

ROY & ROSE POPE

With GOD All Things are Possible

April 9 With GOD All Things are Possible Matthew 19:26

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26)

In the 19th chapter of Matthew, Jesus had just counseled with the Rich Young Ruler and His Disciples asked, “then who can be saved?” The Love of God, manifested in the person of Jesus Christ, is the answer to the question of Salvation! One of my favorite songs, performed by the Cathedrals Quartet, is entitled, “Can He, Could He, Would He, Did He?”

Can He (can He save me), could He (could He love me), would He (would He take me), Can He, could He, would He, yes, He can, He could, He would, and He did. Can He (can He save me), could He (could He love me), would He (would He take me), Can He, could He, would He, yes, He can, He could, He would, and He did. From the moment I heard about the Lord and his word, well, it seemed to be too good to be true. And the questions and doubts I tried to figure it out, But the best that I could do Was to wander around in the love that I found Until my questions started answering themselves, singing, Can He, could He, would He, yes, He can, He could, He would, and He did. You can say you don't know it's necessarily so like somebody said it once in a song. You can be what you choose, but, let me tell you the news, the Lord has loved you all along. So, if you're asking again will the doubts never end, simply trust Him and you'll see for yourself, singing… Can He, could He, would He, yes, He can, He could, He would, and He did.” I get excited when I think of God’s Love for me and the Amazing Grace that is mine, because of Jesus and the fact that He could, Did and Does love me and was willing to take on the sins of this world in order that I might be redeemed and have a relationship with God the Father! Think about these things! Focus on what God has done for you and embrace the Victory and live for Him, now and forever! REMEMBER: Can He (can He save me), could He (could He love me), would He (would He take me), Can He, could He, would He, yes, He can, He could, He would, and He did. Stay Strong, Stay Focused … THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

BIRTHDAYS FOR APRIL 8, 2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:

MIKE ADAMS

CHRISTIE MOORE

LAUREN LANE

STEVE STYONS

“Be Strong and of Good Courage…”

**April 8 “Be Strong and of Good Courage…” Joshua 1:9**

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1:9)

The one fact of living in the 21st Century is the reality of problems, in our daily living! Through loss and chaos and Pandemic issues and violence and unrest and evil situations that abound, we, as Believers, are to press on despite the issues and problems! Joshua was presented with a dilemma, in that, Moses, the Great Leader was dead, and he was, now, the Leader, and the future was uncertain and the path to take was rocky, yet Moses was dead, but God is not! Joshua was faced with the task of leading his people into the “Promised Land,” and to follow the leading of God Almighty! Friends, we have the same blessing and the same challenge today! The past is the past, and we are to look to the future with Hope and with a sense of urgency, as we follow Christ and serve Him! We are to press on, as we claim His Promises for our future! Keep Looking Up and Forward! We are to press on with the assurance of His empowerment and His Amazing Grace that will enable us to move forward, while praising Him and walking in His Almighty Presence! God told Joshua to “Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed…” He has given us the same call! I praise God that He is my Rock, my Shield, my Power for Living, my Guide and Enabler! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

BIRTHDAYS FOR APRIL 7, 2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:

ALEC BERGERON

SAMUEL MORRIS

JACKSON TRIPPE

DEBRA PEARCE

“Sharing the Truth”

April 7 “Sharing the Truth” John 17:18-19

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Just as you sent me into the world, I am sending [my disciples] into the world. And I give myself as a holy sacrifice for them so they can be made holy by your truth." (John 17:18-19 NIV)

In John 17, we experience the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus, which happens to be the longest recorded prayer in the Bible. This prayer is an intercession for His Disciples. This prayer assures us that we are “Sanctified” to serve the Lord! The Savior, the True Intercessor has made our sanctification to service as reality! Jesus sent His disciples into the world to bring the “Good News” and to make a difference in the lives of all that they encountered! Jesus gave Himself completely and totally to the Mission that God had ordained for Him, and He has sent us on this same Mission, to share the Good News and to make a difference in the lives of all that we encounter! As Followers of Christ, our Mission is God-Led, God-Inspired, and is God-Ordained! The fact is that we are His, and our Mission is His, because we are followers of Christ, and we belong to Him, and we are called to this Life-Altering Mission! Friends, we need to live our lives as a reflection of His Commission and act as ambassadors for the Cause of Christ, in everything that we do and speak! He has ordained us, He has “sanctified us,” and He has empowered us to “Go into the World” and to proclaim the Good News! Every day, in every situation, I continue to pray that Jesus will make me an instrument of His purpose and regardless of the challenges and difficulties, cause me to be a “Purveyor of the TRUTH!” How about you? Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

BIRTHDAYS FOR APRIL 06, 2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:

NATALIE BAILEY

HIS Life-Changing LOVE

April 6 HIS Life-Changing LOVE Luke 10:36-37

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “So, which of these three do you think was neighbor to him who fell among the thieves?” And he said, “He who showed mercy on him.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.” (Luke 10:36-37)

One of my favorite parables, is the parable of the “Good Samaritan!” I love the lesson that it teaches and the way in which we should deal with others, regardless of their position in life! Many people passed by this man in need, and because of their own bias and prejudices, walked past him, on the far side of the road. Wow! I must be careful that this doesn’t describe me and my actions! Only one individual showed care and concern, and he went the “extra mile,” to take care of the needs of this poor soul. What is the difference between this one man and the others that passed by? The real and lasting difference is “LOVE!” Friends, we are faced with similar choices today! Are we going to be a Strong and Loving Witness for God, in this divided and segmented society, or are we going to demonstrate our own human prejudices and forget the grace of God and the blessings of our own salvation? I truly believe that, as “Born-Again, Blood Bought, Children of God, we must demonstrate intentional and radical LOVE! Over the past several weeks, I have been talking and teaching about witnessing and sharing Jesus with everyone that we meet, yet if we are not demonstrating this Good News, in our actions and habits, then our words will fall short of the intended purpose! There are desperate needs among our fellow travelers, and there are hurting and needy people that we meet every day. How will we respond to the needs? Is it true, that everyone needs Jesus? Can we recognize the need, and then work to meet that need? Please Lord, place me in the pathway of those who are in need! The question for today is simple: Will you walk past the needy, or will you stop; help and demonstrate His Real and Radical LOVE? The Bible teaches, my experience proves, that LOVE CHANGES THINGS! This world needs God’s LOVE! This world needs the example of RADICAL LOVE, demonstrated before them, in words and in actions! Let’s be the “Good Samaritan” for this needy world! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

ANNIVERSARIES FOR APRIL 5, 2025

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO:

GEORGE & APRIL ADAMS

“Walking in FAITH"

April 5 “Walking in FAITH 1 Peter 1:8

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:” (1 Peter 1:8)

We (Christians) are called to “walk” by FAITH, and not by what we see! In Hebrews 11:1, the scripture passage defines “FAITH” as, “the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen!” How could the First Century Christians continue to follow Christ, when they were facing brutal and fierce persecution, torture, and death? How did they endure? Their secret is found in one word: FAITH!! This FAITH has the amazing power to guide and direct believers through the roughest and darkest days that can be imagined! The same FAITH that sustained Abraham, the same FAITH that compelled Noah to obey the call of God, the same FAITH that empowered Paul to Preach the Good News, is the same FAITH that can direct, empower, and sustain us, right now, today!! This FAITH is the energy that drives Christians through the challenges and trials of this life! Peter tells us, in the scripture passage for today, that he was anticipating seeing Jesus! This FAITH, this Confidence was his overwhelming and driving force! Challenges, circumstances, issues, chaos were no match for the FAITH that drove and sustained these early believers! LISTEN, the same FAITH that propelled these believers past the issues of the day, is the same FAITH that provides power for our living, right now, today! This same Jesus, that died on the Cross, arose from the Grave, and is now seated on the Right Side of God, the Father, advocating for you and I, still provides His Power to change us, sustain us, save us and to see us through, until we stand in His presence, through FAITH in Him, as OVERCOMERS! May each of us have this genuine FAITH that guides, empowers, and sustains us, until we see His Face in Eternity! Let our lives of FAITH, bring Praise, Honor and Glory to Our God, through our Savior, Jesus Christ! “Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:” Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

BIRTHDAYS FOR APRIL 4, 2025

HAPPY BIRTHAY TO:

ROBERT EARL EARP

KATHY SMITH

HANNAH IDE

JENNIFER PULLEY

“Keep on Keeping on, Period!”

April 4 “Keep on Keeping on, Period!” Luke 11:9-10

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “So, I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” (Luke 11:9-10)

In our humanity, we have a tendency to want immediate results, and the idea of patience is foreign to most of us! Many years ago, after several months of work and saving money, I had enough to purchase a new bicycle. It was beautiful! The bike was red, and chrome and the seat was black and the trim matched the rest of the bike! Boy! I was a proud puppy when I rode this amazing machine up to my buddy’s house to “show-off” my new purchase. Everyone was “oooing” and “ahhing” over my new bike! Two weeks later, I came rushing home, after a long days riding around the countryside, with my boys, and I rolled into our yard and, I was already late for supper, so I leaned my bike up against the hickory tree near the back door and rushed into the house to eat supper. Quickly, my focus was turned, and I forgot about my bike that was propped against the tree, when it should have been placed in the barn, where it was supposed to be! The next morning, a went out to begin my day, and my new bike was gone! Holy, Holy, Holy, I had a spell! Mama came running out to see what was going on, and making a long story short, Mama comforted me and gingerly indicated that I should have put it away, the way that it was intended! Anyway, Mama & Daddy continued to assure me the bike would “turn up,” somewhere, and I would get it back! That night, as I was doing my evening prayers, I doubled down on asking about my bicycle and I spent the majority of the time requesting my bike be found! Hours turned into days, days turned into weeks, and I was beginning to recognize that I was going to need to repeat the process and continue to work and save for another bike. On night, at the supper table, Daddy told me that I needed to be patient and for me to continue to have faith! I know that he was only trying to help, but I thought that that was the dumbest advice possible, especially after a long time without my new bike! As I struggled with the idea of giving up on finding my new bike, Daddy came sliding into the yard, blowing the car horn, and as Mama and I bounded out of the back door, low and behold, there was my red and chrome bike! Come to find out, it had been stolen from our yard by an older teenager, and he had dumped my bike in the woods behind Mr. Walker’s house, and because everyone in the Spring Bank Community knew about my bike, it was easy for the finder to return my bike! Now, I realize that this is not your typical Biblical teaching story, however, just listen! As Christians, living in these mortal, human bodies, we have a tendency to give up too quickly and to expect “INSTANT” results, however, the scripture passage for today, tells us to CONTINUE to ASK, CONTINUE to SEEK, and to CONTINUE to KNOCK!! The question for today is this… Are you praying for a particular thing, and do you have the feeling that you should abandon your prayers, and resign yourself to the idea that it is not going to happen? When we pray, with our focus and attitude, securely grounded on HIM, we are to CONTINUE to ASK, SEEK, and CONTINUE to KNOCK!!! So, I say to you, as a fellow believer! DON’T STOP ASKING, BELIEVING AND KNOCKING! He PROMISED, I BELIEVE, and I am WAITING for HIS WILL to be MADE KNOWN!! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

BIRTHDAYS FOR MARCH 27, 2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:

COLTON NARRON

TRUDY PAUL ( In Heaven)

KELSEY BUNN

VICTORIA WHITLEY

PRAISE to GOD

March 27 PRAISE to GOD Hebrews 13:15 NIV

**THANK YOU for the Prayers. The Procedure was Successful, awaiting the results! ALL IS WELL… In His Love, Pastor Glen

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Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.” (Hebrews 13:15) In Max Lucado’s, Grace for the Moment, I read a beautiful prayer, and I wanted to share it with you today.

You are a Great God.

Your Character is Holy.

Your truth is Absolute.

Your Strength is Unending.

Your Discipline is fair …

Your Provisions are Abundant for Our Needs.

Your Light is Adequate for Our Path.

Your Grace is Sufficient for Our Sins …

You are Never Early, Never Late …

You Sent Your Son in the Fullness of time and Return at the consummation of time.

Your Plan is Perfect.

Bewildering, Puzzling, Troubling,

But Perfect!

As we reflect on these words, may we be in a pasture of Praise and Worship for the One who Loves Us, Leads Us, and has Promised Us that He Will See Us Through until the End of the Age! I get excited about the Power that is brought to my Life and the Amazing Abilities that I possess to accomplish His Divine Will for My Life! Focus on His Power, His Grace and not your own limited Human Capacities! Stay Strong, Stay Focused… THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

BIRTHDAYS FOR MARCH 26, 2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:

BRYCE CULLIPHER

FREDDIE BATTEN (In Heaven)

“Controlling the Input”

March 26 “Controlling the Input” Ephesians 5:15-16 NIV

THANK – YOU for the prayers and encouragement! I Truly Love our Baptist Tabernacle Church Family! TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” (Ephesians 5:15-16 NIV)

Oh, my goodness! Have you noticed the “trash” that is on mainstream television, today? I was asked, just a few days ago, if I had watched a program on a major network, and my response was, “No!” I try to avoid the Evil propaganda that has permeated the major television programming. Sex, violence, profanity, and a host of questionable actions have replaced decent and uplifting programming. I watch Andy Griffith and Perry Mason and Rawhide and Wagon Train and Hazel, and anything that has some reasonable content! We must be careful what we expose ourselves to, and we must filter the materials that enter our minds through the “Boob-Tube!” I have purposely reduced my TV exposure, which provides greater available time to do the things that are more productive and beneficial! I have chosen to control the materials that come into my life, and I fully believe that we must do this, in order, to grow and to become mature and strong followers of Jesus Christ! Satan will use every means available to dilute and to thwart the cause of Christ! I simply refuse to be a contributor to his efforts!! How about you? Are you controlling what comes into your eyes and ears? There is an old computer saying… “Garbage in, Garbage out!” Please do not allow Satan to distract you from your calling, your mission and your service for the Lord! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

BIRTHDAYS FOR MARCH 25, 2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:

PAUL BROWN, JR.

ANGELA GILMORE

TRACY ALFORD

LIBBY WATTS

BETSY CONGLETON

Loving God Through the Trials

March 25 Loving God Through the Trials James 1:12

Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.” (James 1:12)

Over the past several weeks, I have been called out for not “Telling Folks How Things Are,” and not being a leader, when I choose to pray and fast over the issues that have been presented and rely on God for guidance and His resolution! Amazingly, it seems that anything that occurs, any attitudes, any actions, any conversations, anything that members of the congregation do or say, that I am personally responsible for each act of attitude, bias, prejudice and ill will! It seems that if I choose not to get embroiled in the chaos of the moment, that I am not doing my job! Well, I AM ABSOLUTELY DOING MY JOB! I am called to be a “Peacemaker,” and I am charged with attempting to proclaim the “Corrective and Powerful Life Changing Word of God,” and He has not called me to get entangled in actions and attitudes that are not Edifying to the Body of Christ! I will continue to claim His Grace and Healing and I will NOT be a part of a petty squabble and be defined as a part of the problem! Simply Put… the overwhelming Problem is Spiritual Immaturity. When we prioritize “ME” and “MY” over “HIM” and “HIS,” then we are destined for trouble, and will include others along the way! Matthew told us of the “Wheat” and the “Tares!” Which one describes you? Stay Strong, Stay Focused… THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

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