“Happy Birthday, America”
Let me offer this tribute to our Independence Day, July 4th. Yet, did you know it was actually on July 2nd when America broke from Great Britain? Two days later, the Declaration of Independence was signed, which is why we celebrate the occasion on the 4th of July. As you have opportunity over the […]
Our Pastor’s Retirement Announcement
Twenty-three years ago this week, under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, I became your Pastor. It was the beginning of an absolutely wonderful journey with our Lord and the Eastern Hills Baptist family. Now it is time for me to share with you some words about our future. Some of you know that my […]
Pastor’s Paragraph’s: June 30, 2017
Some of you follow events of our convention more closely than others. You have heard discussion about a resolution at the recent Southern Baptist Convention which I would like to address briefly. A messenger proposed a resolution to the convention condemning “alt-right white supremacy groups.” It was initially rejected because of poor wording and because […]
Pastor’s Paragraphs: June 23, 2017
We are in the midst of an exciting VBS. Like many of you, I can clearly remember some strong spiritual impressions which came to me through VBS. I am confident the same will be true for the children we were privileged to have this week. Join me in a huge thanks to our teachers, youth […]
Tribute to Dr. William (Bill) Dodson, Jr.: Pastor 1956 – 1959
Can you imagine a construction team trying to erect a building when the foundation had not been dug sufficiently or in straight lines with right angle corners? Either someone would have to go back and start over to correct the errors or build on a foundation which might not hold up the structure. Such is […]
Pastor’s Paragraphs: June 16, 2017
How exciting it will be to have two outstanding teams returning home from their mission work. We welcome our Youth Choir early this week and hearing their Homecoming Concert. Late this week our Carpenter’s for Christ return from a successful project in Louisiana. We are most grateful as a church for the commitment, support and […]
Pastor’s Paragraphs: June 9, 2017
Once again this week our church is sending out mission teams. Our Youth Choir will be in East Tennessee for the coming week while our Carpenters for Christ are in Louisiana. Please remember these groups in prayer for the success of their ministry. You will want to be present next Wednesday evening for the Youth […]
Pastor’s Paragraphs: June 2, 2017
Welcome Cara Walker and Kyle Allen. It will be a joy to have these two outstanding leaders who you met Sunday joining us as Student Interns for the summer. We have seen through the years what an asset our interns can be working with the students. It is a “win – win”, both for our […]