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Tennessee Church Baptizes Over 1,000 People In Less Than Four Months

by Rhoda Gayle April 19, 2021

A Tennessee Church baptized over 1,000 people in just less than four months, the pastor has never seen anything like this before!

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Pastor Robby Gallaty, senior pastor of Long Hollow Baptist Church in Hendersonville, Tennessee has experienced the great works of God during the past months. Since Dec 20 of last year, up to earlier this year, Pastor Robby has baptized 1,048 people! It happened right after almost a year of “silence and solitude” in the pastor’s life.

“Here’s what happened,” the pastor said in an interview with Faithwire. “I began sitting with the Lord for 10 months. Then, finally, Dec. 15, 2020, I’m on the porch, and I hear as clear as day these words in my head, after a season of silence and solitude: ‘Spontaneous baptism.’”

Long Hollow

Despite his reservations about the idea, he still obeyed the voice of God. On the following Sunday, it was the lowest attendance he had seen for their service in five years. Pastor Robby felt that everything was going against what God instructed him to do.

He then referenced the story in 1 Kings 18 where Elijah pours water on the sacrifices in the midst of drought when it was consumed by fire. “It was like all the water we could put on the offering,” he said. Just like during the time of Elijah, it was clear that it was God’s movement alone that ignited revival.

Baptisms

On that Sunday, 99 people were baptized in Long Hollow. That night, God again spoke to Pastor Robby through a vision.

“The Lord gave me this visual,” he said, recalling sitting outside his house that Sunday evening. “He showed me, ‘These are the heavy raindrops, Robby, before the torrential downpour that’s coming.’”

Every Sunday after that moment, they have seen more and more people being baptized. People have been compelled by the Holy Spirit to get baptized by the church and there are two satellite campuses. Now, in just less than four months, Long Hollow has seen over 1,000 baptisms!

In the past years, the Tennessee church has only seen 384 baptisms from 2018 to 2019. Surely God has ignited a revival in Hendersonville!

“It’s a genuine pulling and tugging of the Holy Spirit,” the pastor explained.

April 19, 2021 0 comment

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Barbecue Baptist Church Gives Out Free Meals To Encourage People Amid Pandemic

by Christa July 29, 2020

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First Baptist Church in Navasota, Texas launches Barbecue Baptist Church to encourage people through giving out free meals and worship service.

Chad McMillan

Chad McMillan, the church’s pastor of students, evangelism and missions, placed their senior pastor on a trailer surrounded by plexiglass. “Like the popemobile,” he said. Before they got the idea to distribute free meals, the church was sending out free toilet paper to the community. Bible verses wrapped each TP roll.

The success of the toilet paper distribution led them to add a pulpit, piano and sound system. As a result, they can hold pop-up worship services while heaving the TP.

Chad wanted to add a barbecue pit and so he did. Hence, Barbecue Baptist Church came out.

Barbecue Baptist Church

The outreach, according to Christian Headlines, aims to bring a warm meal, a little levity and a reminder that people care to its community and beyond. They lent a catering trailer and announced through a local news of their plan. “Anybody who invites us to come, we will come to your house, and we will do a short worship service and give you a free barbecue meal,” Chad shared. “People were staying in their homes, churches weren’t meeting and it was a real need people had.”

Furthermore, he revealed that since April, Barbecue Baptist Church has distributed about four meals a day, four times a week, across the town.

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Just last month, the team went to Nashville and served Central-Texas style of barbecue to frontliners. In seven days, they dropped by to six different states and visited health care workers.

Chad said that they were not just giving free meals, but he would altogether motivate people from the message of the book of Romans in the Bible. He shared about suffering producing perseverance; perseverance, character and character, hope.

He seeks “not to make light of what’s happening but to try to give people a moment of levity and joy to know that God loves them, and we love them.”

Chad hopes to continue the Barbecue Baptist Church even after the pandemic ends.

July 29, 2020 0 comment

Church in Iowa Makes Blankets for Local Hospital

by Emily Wheelock September 29, 2019

written by Emily Wheelock

In the little town of Waverly, Iowa at the tiny church of First Baptist, members have joined together to make blankets for the local hospital. Ashley Shipp, the coordinator, began Blanket Blessings Waverly after losing her mother last summer.

“My mom received a crocheted blanket and I received a prayer shawl. I was amazed someone would spend all that time making them and then donate them to someone they didn’t know,” Shipp said.

That following Christmas, after finding her mothers crochet book and materials, Shipp taught herself to crochet. She found that she loved it and began looking for an organization that she could help.

The Beginning

“I found the Waverly Hospital needed blankets. They give them to babies that are born there, children who have surgery, and anyone who would benefit from one.” After speaking with the volunteer coordinator at the hospital, where they have a huge need for blankets right now, Shipp decided she would put a group together to make blankets. Her motivation was her mother.

She spoke with the outreach at her church, First Baptist Church, and was able to get the word out. Soon donations for and of materials were coming in. The group is made up of 10-15 ladies. Shipp says the group is open to anyone who wants to help. She says that “all skill levels are welcome and if you want to learn, we’ll teach you.” Her hope is that people in the group will invite someone they know who maybe are not saved and could use that kind of fellowship. Even if they don’t go to church, she hopes to build those relationships and make them want to come to church.

Donations

If you don’t feel that you are very crafty you can certainly donate materials like yarn and fabrics. The group could also use financial support to purchase fleece and batting. If you’d like to help out by donating or you’re for more information, you can contact Ashley Shipp at the email [email protected] or you can contact the church.

Since June, Blanket Blessings Waverly has donated 80 blankets to the local hospital, and 3 quilts to Cedar Valley Friends of the Family. Shipp said that knowing someone cares about you could be a comfort and help you get through the hard times, and make something that is traumatic slightly less traumatic.

“God has totally provided every step of the way,” Shipp said, “I don’t know what the future holds. I never envisioned that God would take me finding my moms crochet book and turn it into a ministry through church and the hospital.”

September 29, 2019 0 comment

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Friendship Missionary Baptist Church: United Friends for Life

by Jeff S. Bray July 22, 2019

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Friendship Missionary Baptist Church began in 1938 in northeast Houston, TX. The eight-member congregation met in a small home. It eventually moved into a small frame building. During the time of its fourth pastor, Harry B. Sampson, they built a brick building to hold Sunday services as well as minister to the community.

The History of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

- Early Years – From 1938 to 1947 the church quickly outgrew the buildings they were worshipping in. This led to the building of larger facilities as well as purchases of land to operate the missions they felt called to.
- Building Expansion – In 1963, a larger structure was built to serve as the church’s sanctuary. This facility still functions as the main meeting location for the congregation. They now use the 1947 building for classrooms and offices.
- Missions Expansion – In 1972, they purchased additional land for the purpose of evangelism. Among them were: 5 vacant community lots, an abandoned grocery store, and several lots around the existing facility, one being a home that the church rehabilitated for classroom use. Many ministries have evolved over the years that encompass community involvement, participation, development, and restoration.
- The F D Sampson and Friends for Life Building – This six-year project was dedicated in 2003. It houses many of the ministries outlined later in this article. It was also briefly used as the main sanctuary when Hurricane Ike hit Houston in 2008. The storm inflicted serious damage to the Sanctuary building. After almost a year, the building was restored and once again services could be held.

The Leadership

- Harry B Sampson – While he was not the first pastor of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, he was the one God places the call of expanding the ministry. God called him to service in 1943, and he served until 1971. The quick expansion occurred under his tenure, and as the fourth pastor of FMBC, he witnessed the fruition of the ministry birthed in the founders.
- Franklin D Sampson, Sr, and Jr – Today two generations of the Sampson family serve the church. Franklin D Sampson, Sr functions as senior pastor an took on his role in 1972. His pastoral role saw the continued expansion of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. They invested in the community by repurposing the existing buildings the church owned and used them as ministry opportunities: A food bank, an afterschool program for the local elementary, and local outreach ministry were at the forefront. In 2012, Franklin D Sampson, Jr was voted unanimously to succeed senior as the sixth pastor.

The Mission

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church loves to serve the community. They say of the church: “We are the church where you have a friend! We also believe that once united, we will be Friends for Life!” They bear witness to this belief through the ministry arms of the church.

- Home Mission Ministry – The foremost tenant of the Home Mission ministry is civic involvement in the community. They believe in helping their neighborhoods fulfill their civic duty of being active through voting and obtaining an education in political matters.
- Food Bank every first Tuesday – Part of the benevolence ministry that assists families that are struggling, by providing food, clothing, utilities, and shelter.
- Street Ministry – Live services for the community on street corners and in parking lots. Ministers spread the Gospel through tracts and personal evangelism.
- Christian Education Ministry – A ministry of educating believers in how to evangelize, teach, and share the Gospel of Christ. They function to serve as a catalyst for Christian growth and development to be effective in witnessing to the lost souls of Houston, and beyond.

The Ministry of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

There are two methods of listening to the pastoral ministry of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.

- Friendship MBC Live – The church streams their Sunday Morning Service live on YouTube at 10:30 AM Central Time.
- Friendship MBC Sermons – You can also listen to past sermons by F D Sampson Sr and Jr, on their On-Demand website archive.

The main focus of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is the growth of the family. Families that live under the same roof as well as the church family. The salvation of the family is where ministry begins. By teaching children and raising them to be men and women of faith will make an impact on the community, and then the world around them. It is a ministry of brotherly love, remembrance in prayer, aiding in infirmity, and to be zealous in our efforts to advance His Kingdom.

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Christ is ALIVE in First Missionary Baptist Church

by GOD TV July 17, 2019

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The old English proverb says, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” It was the need for a Baptist Church in a small community that drove settlers to build First Missionary Baptist Church. A church that has stood the test of time, for over 125 years, the congregation has passed the torch on to the next generation to continue to spread the Gospel to the community and across the world.

The History of First Missionary Baptist Church

A group of families relocated from northern Mississippi to Huntsville, Alabama. When they discovered that there was no Baptist Church, they prayed and felt led to begin one; First Missionary Baptist Church was birthed in 1880. The families met in a small home, pastored by Reverend Robert Green. Some of the families integral in the church’s beginnings still live in the area and serve the church.

First Missionary Baptist Church: Leadership

- Reverend Pope Jones – Reverend Jones pastored the church in 1881. During this time the church met in a local court building, meeting twice on Sundays. Through a building fund under Jones leadership, a permanent structure was established in 1886.
- Reverend Horace P Snodgrass – Many short-term pastors oversaw the expansion of First Missionary Baptist Church through the mid-1900s. In 1949, the church was blessed with its first long term pastor, Reverend Horace Snodgrass. He served the church for 24 years. During which the church grew at a rapid rate; in size and spirituality. He had a missions-focused approach and membership soared. He also saw the church through the civil rights movement, aiding in the cause of freedom for all.
- Reverend Dr Julius Scruggs – Dr Scruggs pastored the church for the next 28 years. His focus was on Christian education — Sunday School classes targeted at every age group; physical age as well as spiritual age. With the growth of teaching opportunities, came more necessity. The need for teachers to build into the lives of believers. This led to the growth of members answering the call on God for their life. First Missionary Baptist Church and their focus on education eventually led to the development of a Child Development Center.
- Reverend Dr Don Darius Butler – In February of 2019, First Missionary Baptist Church passed on the torch of ministry to Reverend Don Butler. While new to the pastorate of the church, he is not new to ministry. He had a 10-year pastorate with a church in Milwaukie, Wisconsin.

Ministry

Throughout the 125 years of ministering to the community of Huntsville, First Missionary Baptist Church has created many ministries that still exist to support and advance the Kingdom of God.

- Church Families – Building a family is more than preaching to a congregation. It is about teaching each member about their place in Christ. Classes for men, women, seniors, children, and youth are all part of First Missionary Baptist Church and their curriculum.
- Music and worship – Praise and worship is an experience for every churchgoer. Teaching about worship and giving opportunities for Christians to express their God-given talents to praise, uplifts the souls of the one singing, playing, and dancing as well as the spectator.
- Missions and outreach – The goal of every church is to minister to the world around them. From the community, the poor and needy, the imprisoned, those away from home, and those in foreign lands who have needs, God has given churches the call to go and serve and to share the love of Christ.
- Congregational and Service – Not only are missions crucial outside the church walls, ministry to those who serve within them is of equal importance. Just as Moses needed Aaron and Hur, Christians need other Christians when they grow weary or suffer a setback in their life. Support in times of bereavement, health and financial struggles, and personal fellowship.
- Julius Richard Scruggs Child Development Center & Academy – This Christian school cares for and educates Kindergarten through the Fifth Grade. They provide for the spiritual, mental, physical, and social well-being through a Christian based curriculum.

ALIVE in Christ’s Mission

First Missionary Baptist Church gives members information and the means to share what God is doing in and through the church.

- FMBC Live – Watch the weekly Sunday Worship services; one at 8 AM and the second at 11 AM Central time.
- Archives – All sermons are available to parishioners should they miss a Sunday or want to share the message with family and friends.
- “The Communicator” – The church newsletter communication the special announcements and events upcoming for the church.
- Radio and Television – WEUP broadcasts the Sunday sermon at 11:30 AM on Sundays. WHDF airs the broadcast at 9:00 PM on Sundays.
- ALIVE – Much like the newsletter, this means of promoting ministries of FMBC with stories about the church and community. Anchored human interest stories, love stories about how people are relating to one another, and informed stories about the local community, viable stories of the achievements of church members, and engaged stories of the needs of the ministries of FMBC.

July 17, 2019 0 comment

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Antioch Missionary Baptist Church: The Inclusive Spread of God’s Love

by GOD TV July 15, 2019

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From Biblical times, the name Antioch has been synonymous with Christian evangelism. When the first churches fled persecution, they fled to Antioch. It was in Antioch that followers of Jesus Christ were first called Christians. Antioch was also the launching place for Paul on his missionary journeys. While Antioch Missionary Baptist Church may not take its name from the famous city, its outreach of changing the world through a believer is applicable.

The History of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church was organized in 1894 by Reverend A Venerable and 85 members of a local congregation. They purchased a lot in Beaumont, Texas and built a sanctuary. The church now under the pastorate of John Adolph has over 7000 members and holds three Sunday services. They are impacting the world through a Christ-centered, biblically-based, spiritually led church, meeting the needs of the total person.

Leadership

- Reverend M E Robinson – Became pastor in 1901, the fourth over the young congregation. He was integral in the process of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church becoming part of state and national associations, as well as further additions to the facility.
- Phillip Hodge, Sr – Fast forward to 1992, and the twelfth pastor of AMBC. Pastor Hodge instituted many of the now existing plans that educate and equip members for evangelism. From a New Members Orientation class to the Youth Explosion ministry. He also began a Sunday morning live broadcast as well as a tape ministry so everyone can hear missed sermons or share a sermon they enjoyed.
- Pastor John Adolph – In 1996, Pastor John Adolph was called to serve as pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Under his pastorate, the church has seen exponential growth, and God has inspired him to build into the missions of the church. Creating 50 ministries, some of them include a Christian daycare center, youth activity centers, and the purchase of land for low-income families.

Ministry

The many ministries of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church are all rooted within the 5 E’s established under their banner of changing the lives of people who will ultimately change the world.

- Exaltation – to help the church unify in the worship of the one true and living God. The ministry includes musicians, choirs, and dance teams.
- Evangelism – to fulfill the Great Commission through every possible venue and vehicle. These include outreach ministries to the community, prison ministry, tent revivals, as well as foreign missions.
- Equipping – Teaching and training believers to “take the Word of God, with the Spirit of God, to make the child of God become the image of God.” These exist through Sunday School classes and other training forums.
- Edification – to build up the church within. Many active ministries to promote the love, life, and lessons of Christ. Target ministries for men, women, youth, children, married, and families.
- Encouragement – The overlooked ministries that without them, churches could not exist — the behind the scenes workers that allow functions to run smoothly. From the parking lot attendant to the door greeter to the sound techs that record and distribute the sermon recording.

The Mission of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church

The church aims to present the Gospel in a clear, contemporary manner to everyone. To provide all with the means of hearing.

- Live Streaming – All three Sunday’s sermons are streamed live on Vimeo Livestream. There are also archives, so if one misses the sermon, they can catch up with demand.
- Ambassador Magazine – A quarterly magazine with devotionals, study guides, and other information.
- Battleground Academy – A teaching and training of AMBC. Pastor Adolph instructs on each of the ministry tenants listed above.
- Television Ministry – Pastor Adolph also has a strong television presence. He has a weekly broadcast on the NOW network; he has appeared on TBN and the Impact network, as well as his weekly streaming.

The church is active across the world ministering in Africa, Haiti, and Ghana. Pastors and members travel to spread the Gospel of Christ as well as sending needy children backpacks and school supplies annually. The global ministry includes a weekly prayer call that hosts around 10,000 people. All AMBC ministry functions with the focus of equipping the saints to make a further impact upon the world around them.

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