For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith
—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God
— not by works, so that no one can boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9
NOTICE: OUR DBC WEBSITE IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REDESIGNED, SO,
IF YOU FIND SOMETHING NOT WORKING AS YOU EXPECT, PLEASE BE PATIENT!!
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS,
PLEASE CONTACT PASTOR MARILEE AT: PASTOR@DBCME.ORG.
Welcome to
Damariscotta Baptist Church
Marilee Harris, Pastor
Email: Pastor@DBCME.ORG
Phone: 207-504-2393 (Cell)
Phone: 207-563-3587 (Office)
Worship Service: 10:30 AM
Sunday School: 10:00 AM
During the Worship Service, children can join together for a Bible lesson and fun!
1st Sunday of Each Month:
Communion and Fellowship Time
Wednesdays: 5:30 PM
“The Chosen” ongoing study
Meeting At:
4 Bristol Road, Damariscotta
Map & Directions
Calendar
AA Meetings:
Tuesday 6:30 – Beginner’s
Wednesday – 6:30
Thursday – 6:00
Friday – 6:00
Saturday – 6: 00
Start Your Day
Off Right!
Put off falsehood
and speak truthfully
to your neighbor,
for we are all members
of one body.
Ephesians 4:25
Today’s Readings:
Psalm 107-109
1 Corinthians 4
We’re so glad that you have stopped by! Our church family is made up of individuals from all walks of life who come together to seek hope, purpose, and community. It’s a place where questions are welcomed, faith is nurtured, and lives are changed through the love of Christ. No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, there’s a place for you here.
Our mission is to worship God, grow together in faith, and share His love with the world. Each week, we gather to celebrate His goodness and reflect on how we can live out His teachings in our daily lives. Whether you’re a lifelong believer or just beginning to explore your faith, you’ll find a welcoming and supportive community here.
We believe in the power of prayer and the transforming love of Christ, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and loved.
What's Happening?
PASTOR / MISSIONARY
UPDATES
PASTOR'S PONDERING
The power of prayer -
“When we pray, we open the door for God to come
into our problems and situations and work on them. Prayer makes us partners with God. And while we can’t really change people and make them love God, He can minister to their hearts and reach them.” - Joyce Meyer
James 5:16 (The Message)
“The prayer of a person living right with God
is something powerful to be reckoned with.”
Joyfully,
Marilee :)
FROM THE GARCIAS IN PERU
Light and Salt
You are the salt of the earth.
But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor?
Can you make it salty again?
It will be thrown out
and trampled underfoot as worthless.
You are the light of the world—
like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.
Matthew 5:13-14
We want to thank you for your prayers. These past few days have been a great blessing for each of the attendees at this teen camp (ages 12-17), titled "Light and Salt 2025." A total of 115 participants.
Many of them accepted Jesus into their hearts, others confirmed their faith and commitment to be salt and shine in this world, showing the light of Christ in their lives, some teenagers who arrived with a broken heart were restored by the Word of God.
KAROL & SARA GOING TO PERU
Karol Clark and Sara Shannon will be traveling to Peru starting on Sunday, August 3. This short-term mission trip will consist of two parts. First, they will fly to Cusco, Peru in the Andes Mountains where they will be attending a women’s conference for the indigenous Quechua, direct descendants of the Incas. Sara will be speaking and
sharing God‘s word on a number of topics relevant to these women. Karol will be assisting with her ability to speak Spanish. On the second half of the trip, they will fly to Huanuco, Peru where they will meet up with Toby Shannon to participate, in whatever capacity, with their ministry of disabled people. This will be a costly trip, so if you feel the Lord leading you to contribute it would be greatly appreciated. You can make your donation out to: “Damariscotta Baptist Church” and write “Missions Trip: Karol & Sara” in the memo.
Thank you and God bless.
PERU PICTURES FROM KAROL'S TRIP
ANNOUNCEMENTS
LITERARY DESIGN OF GENESIS
1) Creation & Blessing
2) Failure
3) Failure of the next generation
4) Non-chosen
5) Chosen
6) Cosmic Rebellion
7) Re-creation & Blessing
Repeat - Repeat - Repeat
CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL
6/23 was the last day of 10:00 AM Children’s Sunday School. We will pick it up again in September. Children’s Church will continue, following the Children’s message. Children are welcome to go downstairs to the nursery where they will have a short Bible lesson and have fun.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
Beginning in September, Children’s Church Leaders are needed. Please pray and ask God if He can use you to hang out with the children of our church during the worship service. Everything you need will be provided, even patience (God offers that for free). It involves going with the children downstairs after the children’s moment and working through some worksheets, managing their snack and playing with them until worship is over. You could volunteer once a month, once a year or whenever your schedule allows. Please talk with Marilee if you are
interested.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY SCHEDULE
There will be no Bible Study during July & August.
ABCOM CONVENTION
AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES OF MAINE
ANNUAL CONVENTION - SEPT 18-20, 2025
This year’s annual convention has been scheduled in September to coincide with the 200th anniversary of George Dana Boardman’s ordination. He was sent to Burma, which is now Myanmar to become “an apostle to the Karens.” On Thursday, September 18th the convention will meet in the Old Meetinghouse that was built in 1776 as the Baptist Meetinghouse, the oldest Baptist building in Maine. Schedules and Registration forms can be picked up on the small table in the back of the church. If you have any questions please see Pastor Marilee.
OLD FASHIONED HYMN SING
We will be having an old fashioned hymn sing during worship on August 31, 2025. We are asking you to give us your favorite hymn(s) so we can be sure to sing them. This way Cindy can prepare.