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
Our Mission is to follow through
on Jesus' instructions to His disciples...
He said to them,
“Go into all the world
and preach the gospel to all creation.”
Mark 16:15
SHARING GOD'S WORD
WORSHIPING TOGETHER
REACHING OUT
If you need food,
remember the
Ecumenical Food Pantry
at Second Congregational Church
in Newcastle
Open Tuesdays 9 - 11
Start Your Day
Off Right!
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the Lord our Maker;
for he is our God and
we are the people of his pasture,
the flock under his care.
Psalm 95:6-7
This year's Bible in a year plan presents the Old Testament in chronological order, along with a Psalm or Proverb and a New Testament reading. It is based on 5 daily readings with 2 days for catching up!
4/16 to 4/22 Readings:
Ruth 1-2; Acts 3
Ruth 3-4; Psalm 37; Acts 4
1 Samuel 1-2; Psalm 120; Acts 5
1 Samuel 3-5; Psalm 23; Acts 6
1 Samuel 6-8; Acts 7
David Knight shares the dangers of using Bible verses out of context in his on-line article, “The Danger of Taking Bible Verses Out of Context.”
“We live in a time when Bible verses are everywhere, including social media graphics, wall art, inspirational posters and motivational quotes. While this can be encouraging, it also presents a serious danger: verses are often removed from their God given original context and used to support ideas the Holy Spirit never intended. When you read a passage out of context you can force the Bible to say anything and you don’t need me to tell you how dangerous that is.
A Bible verse taken out of context is no longer God’s Word, it becomes our word with a Bible verse attached to it.
The Bible is not a collection of inspirational one-liners — it is the living Word of God revealing Jesus Christ. Our desire must be to study it faithfully and teach it rightly,
so that God’s voice is heard above our own.
Let’s be believers who read Scripture not to confirm our thoughts but to conform to God’s truth.”
https://exposittheword.com/the-danger-of-taking-bible-verses-out-of-context/
Joyfully,
Marilee :)
Info and
Announcements
DAVID & DEBORAH BARTON
David & Deborah Barton will be joining us next week. They will be sharing what God is doing through them and others as they serve Him in Papua New Guinea with Wycliffe Bible Translators.
LITERARY DESIGN OF GENESIS
Just a refresher...
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
DRIVERS WANTED!
The Lincoln County FISH (Friends in Service Helping) Program needs volunteers to offer Free Rides to Lincoln County residents for medical appointments, errands, and more. Volunteering is done on your own schedule. Contact them if you are interested:
Phone: 207-350-9808
Email: lincolncountyfish@gmail.com
OUR FACEBOOK PAGE
Our Facebook Page needs someone to support it. This means checking in and posting information that the community would be interested in. If you are interested in helping in this way please talk with Marilee.
COMPASSION NURTURERS
DBC has agreed to support mothers in Ethiopia, Burkina Faso and Togo through their pregnancy and their baby’s first year of life at
$35/month.
Because of Compassion Nurturers like you, precious mothers and babies in Togo, Ethiopia and Burkina Faso are receiving the care they need to thrive. You’ve helped us:
Serve 6,590 new moms and their babies in Togo, Ethiopia and Burkina Faso into the Compassion Nurturers program:
736 moms pregnant this quarter.
621 moms gave birth this quarter.
87.8% of these were attended births (compared to 30% of moms not in the program).
96% of these babies had a normal birth weight!
Sustain 472 Compassion Nurturers centers:
189 in Burkina Faso.
170 in Ethiopia.
125 in Togo.
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: 12 noon - 1 PM
“Bible Women, All Their Words and Why They Matter" by Lindsay Hardin will be the subject of this ongoing study
Meeting At:
4 Bristol Road, Damariscotta
AA Meetings:
Tuesday 6:30 – Beginner’s
Wednesday – 6:30
Thursday – 6:00
Friday – 6:00
Saturday – 6: 00
Welcome to
Damariscotta Baptist Church
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.
We join together 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.
Come check us out!
