Times of Worship

Sunday
9:30 am Bible Study
10:30 am Morning Worship
6:00 pm Evening Worship

Wednesday
7:30 pm Bible Study

Directions to Building

If coming from Columbus on Hwy 82, take the US 19 bypass around Albany and get off at the Jefferson Street exit. Turn left at the light and then at the next light, take a right onto Philema Road. You will go approximately 5 miles. When the road turns into a two lane, you will veer left and the church building will be on the right.

If you are traveling on I-75 coming from Macon for Valdosta, you will want to take the Albany exit which is Hwy 300. You will pass through Warwick then Oakfield. Once past Oakfield you will come to a yellow caution light, turn right on 32 and go approximately 5 miles to another yellow caution light. You will want to turn left at this light which will put you on Philema Road. Travel approximately 7 miles. Church building will be on the left. If you have gone from a two lane road to a four lane road, you’ve gone too far.

Coming from Moultrie or Thomasville, take US 19 north to the Jefferson Street exit. Veer right before going over overpass, then merge onto Jefferson Street and take a right at the traffic light. You are now on Philema Road and you will travel approximately 5 miles. The building is on the right once you go from a four lane to a two lane and begin to make a curve to the left.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Truly Born Again

Birth is a remarkable experience to say the least. The bringing in of new life explodes one's emotions and sets in motion a series of events that are truly life changing. To the mother it is a hardship, a relief and a joy all wrapped up in one precious bundle. To those that witness the event it is also a very joyous occasion and some would remark that it is a miracle. Truly God has given us a gift that is so precious to both the human and animal kingdoms. We are blessed to know that we can bring forth life after its own kind.

Just as the physical birth is so overwhelming, so is its spiritual counterpart, being “born again.” What exactly does this mean, being “born again?” First of all we know that it does not mean a physical rebirth. That is an impossible task, but it is a change that takes place from within, in which a person is set free from an old way of living and given a brand new life in Christ. We all remember the occasion between Christ and Nicodemus when Jesus told him that he needed to be “born again” in order to see the kingdom of God (John 3:3). Nicodemus responded with a very honest question, “How can a man be “born again” when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born? (John 3:4) Of course Jesus responded, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, 'You must be born again.'” (John 3:5, 6)

So, why is being “born again” so important? It is necessary in order to see the kingdom of God. This is not an earthly kingdom (John 18:36) but rather a kingdom that resides within a person (Luke 17:21). If you wish to be in the kingdom now and hereafter, you must be “born again.” To be in the kingdom is to be saved from the powers of darkness (Col. 1:13). In order to be saved, salvation requires a rebirth, a regeneration (Titus 3:5).

Are you truly “born again?” If so your are blessed. If you are not “born again,” then we want to assist you in coming to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. You too may be asking the same questions as Nicodemus. The Bible has the answers to these and other questions and we would be blessed to share this good news with you today. Just remember, you might not have another chance to become a new creature in Christ, so why delay! Make this MOST important decision right now and begin living a life that has purpose and hope. God Bless!

In Christian love,
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