This is the original name for what we currently call Memorial Day. It began as an act of honor and recognition of the sacrifices made by those who gave their lives in the battles of the Civil War. It began by grateful American citizens who would decorate the graves of soldiers who gave their lives…
The root of the word “memorial” is linked to the “memory,” therefore memorials remind us of something or someone by focusing our mind on what once was. It is the reminder of something or someone of or belonging to our past. It has to do with the record or memory of the past that we…
I heard this phrase on a radio program, “Focus on the Family, that I was listening to this week on KOLU 93.7FM. I loved that phrase because it is so true of motherhood; it is truly a ministry. Sadly, our society has been drifting from a mentality of service, but there is a bit of…
Once again, God has been very good to His church here at Summerville. God answered every one of our prayers that we have been lifting up to Him the past several weeks and months in regards to the Northwest Bible Conference. The weather was incredible, the preaching was phenomenal, the spirit of the services and…
Today we are delighted to have Bro. Sam Davison here with us as we begin the Northwest Bible Conference. This year we will see how God will continue His work of blessing on this special event in our church calendar. For thirty-six years now, we have been watching God work through His church here at…
This is our final week of preparations for the 36th Annual Northwest Bible Conference. This is the week to get signed up for areas of ministry to make sure all needs are met. This is the week to go shopping if you are preparing food for the meals during the conference. This is the week…
I am convinced that prayer is vital to our success in the work of God here on earth. God commands us to pray in the Bible and we need to talk to God about each aspect of our lives. We seek God to guide us in life and to give us wisdom in the decisions…
Matthew 28:6 “He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.” Usually when we go to see a friend or a loved one, it is sad and disappointing to hear the words, “He is not here.” While we were traveling, it was nice to see…
As the Pastor of Summerville Baptist Church, I am thankful. I am so blessed to serve here at Summerville Baptist Church with each of you and with the team of leaders that the Lord has given to us here. While I was gone on our trip, several people asked me who was preaching while I…
God’s will for us all is to keep making progress while we are living. If a person is not saved, then His will is for them to make progress in becoming born again. This begins with understanding the truth of His Word regarding their spiritual condition as lost in sin and separated from relationship with…