This Day in Baptist History
August 5 The Attitude of the Wicked Toward the Reverend Mr. Wickenden Scripture: Psalm 10:1-8 In New England, Congregationalism claimed pre-emptive privileges; it was the religion of the State. The churches of that order were supported by a tax upon all of the inhabitants, irrespective of creed. Baptists not only had no legal recognition, but were treated as outlaws. In New York it was a little better. In that colony, under the Dutch, the Dutch Reformed Church was the established order. Peter Stuyvesant, their last governor, was...
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July 27 Philadelphia, the First Baptist Association in America Scripture: Acts 15:1-29 The churches making up the Philadelphia Association of Regular Baptists were provided members and ministers from the great Welsh migration in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. Welsh Baptists formed several of the early churches in Pennsylvania and provided leadership for others. Such leaders as Jenkins Jones, Abel Morgan, and Samuel Jones testify to the influence of the Welsh in their new country. The Philadelphia Association...
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On Saturday, October 16th from 1pm- 8pm, our Youth Department will be going to the Coolspring Maze in Mercer, PA followed by a Cookout at the home of Eric and Bonnie Heitzenrater. This time of fun is for anyone in 7th-12th grade. Don’t miss “the mesmerizing maze and magnificent meal! ” Turn in your $10 for gas and admission as well as your signed release form by Wednesday, October 13th to Bro. or Mrs. Waterhouse. Transportation will leave the NTBC parking lot at 1pm and will return around 8pm…See you there! ...
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We are grateful for God enabling our church to support 40 soul winning missionaries through prayer and financial support (each at $100/month). God has brought together a generous group of born-again believers at NTBC. These families have captured the eternal perspective. Still, there are many countries that need a soul winning missionary. May God work in our hearts so that we will be willing to give a weekly offering above what we already give to reaching the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
read moreSurprisingly Silly Spaghetti Supper
On Saturday, September 11th from 5pm- 7pm, Bro. and Mrs. Waterhouse will be hosting this exciting youth activity on the lower level of the church for anyone in 7th-12th grade. Don’t miss “the meal that you will never forget!” Bring $5, your appetite, a friend, and your sense of humor to this unique event! Be on time…See you there!
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