Announcements

• Dates to Remember - Mark Your Calendar

  Important Dates in 2019  -- Please Mark Your Calendar

   

  Vacation Bible School

  June 23 - 28

   

  Summer Revival / Missions Conference

  July 21 - 26

  Evangelist Paul Schwanke

   

  Youth Revival 

  September 6 - 8

  Bro. Scott Justice

   

  Fall Revival

  October 6 - 9

   

• Wednesday Night Genesis Bible Study

  Wednesday Night Genesis Bible Study

  If we can get our projector sound corrected I would like to show a DVD documentary called "Agenda."  We showed this same video about two years ago but it is more important than ever for us to see the efforts that liberals and socialists are having on our country.  If the sound is not corrected, we will continue our study in Genesis Chapter 2.  Brother David assures me that all will be set for the DVD.

  I would like to thank Bro. Bennie Schilling for filling the pulpit last Wednesday night that allowed me to stay with the Barber family during Pat's time of serious illness.

   

• Condolences Within Our Church Family

  Condolences Within Our Church Family

  This past week Mrs. Elaine Westmoreland's sister, Mrs. Paulette Beall passed away.  The funeral was held on Wednesday and the church fed the family after the service.  Please pray for Elaine and their dear family in the loss of Mrs. Paulette.

  Brother Eugene and Bernice lost a dear aunt and friend to them.  Mrs. Beverly Duncan's funeral was held on Wednesday in Amite.  Please pray for her husband, Huey Duncan, in the loss of his dear wife.

  Prayers for the family of Bro. Robert Earl Vince.  Bro. Robert was related to Bro. George and Marie McNeese and he coached many of our church ladies who played high school basketball.  Please pray for his dear wife, Mrs. Mary, and for the rest of their family.

• Help Organization - Addictions
  

  First and foremost -- reach out to God Almighty in continuous prayers!

  Reach out to a church for love and support, a family member, and/or a friend.

   

  Listed below are some Help Organizations for someone in need due to an addiction:

   

  Teen Challenge of Mississippi

  5 Buford Lane

  Poplarville, MS   39470

  (607) 745-8063

   

  Teen Challenge of Louisiana

  1905 Franklin Avenue

  New Orleans, LA   70117

  (504) 947-7949

   

  Ruston Adult & Teen Challenge

  411 East California Avenue

  Ruston, LA   71270

  (318) 254-2830

   

  Adult & Teen Challenge Midsouth

  1108 west 33rd Street

  Chattanooga, TN   37410

  (423) 745-5558

   

  Christian Changes Counseling & Recovery Center

  309 East Lampkin Street

  Starkville, MS   39759

  (602) 338-1880

   

  Home of Grace

  7112 Home of Grace Drive

  Gautier, MS   39553

  (228) 497-1312

   

  Home of Grace

  14200 Jerico Road

  Vancleave, MS

  (228) 826-5283

   

  Jacobs Well

  45 Buford Lane

  Poplarville, MS   39470

  (855) 743-7373

   

  Damascus Road

  2274 Hwy. 53 South

  Poplarville, MS

  (601) 746-5166

   

  Odyssey House

  1125 Tonti Street

  New Orleans, LA   70119

   

  Wood Lake Addiction Recovery

  3015 La-956

  Ethel, LA   70730

  (225) 683-4144

   

  Mercy House/ Teen Challenge

  1110 Mary St.

  Georgetown, MS   39078

  (60) 858-2256

   

  Townsend Outpatient Addiction Treatment Center

  19411 Helenberg Rd #101

  Covington, LA   70433

  (985) 276-9999

   

  Pine Grove

  2255 Broadway Dr.

  Hattiesburg, MS   39402

  (888) 574-4673

  Available for men, women, and children

  Has facilities in:  Hattiesburg, McComb, Carriere, Columbia, Madison, Laurel, Meridian   In state of MS only!

   

  All the Way House

  2080 Main St

  Baker, LA   70714

  (225) 775-4321

   

   

   

   

• King's Kids 2019

  King's Kids

  Tonight @ 5:45

  Valentine Party Tonight

  Don't forget to bring your Valentines!

   

   

• Notes of Encouragement

  Notes of Encouragement

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  Sgt  MajorJohn Beckett, Jr

  Yuma, AZ

  USSSex, San Diego California

  Has been deployed since June of 2019 with hopes of returning shortly. Please continue to lift him and all military in your prayers.

  We have word that John will be returning to his assigned duty station in the very near furture.

   

  If anyone has a member of their family serving in our USA Military and would like to add their name and address to Words of Encouragement, please submit the information to Bible Baptist.

• Special Music Needed Every Sunday

  We have our new sign up sheet for March.

  Please sign up to sing!

  It truly blesses our heart to hear messages from the Lord in song.

• Special Prayers

  SPECIAL PRAYERS

  Mrs. Rena Mae Turnage  -- She is at home with continued Home Health care.  Please pray for her family as they go through the days ahead.

  Kay and Jimmy Thomas Family --  Please continue to pray for Mrs.  Kay as she is recoperating from her surgery. 2 more treatments to go!

  Also, pray for Mr. Jimmy' as he gets past surgery.

  Brother George Galloway -- As a result of stroke, Brother George is having major complications.  .  Please continue to lift him up in prayer!

  Ms Pat Barber --  She will begin chemo treatments again for a cancer area in her spine.  Ms Pat is currently in the hospital fighting bravely for recovery.  Has sat up in the bed for the first time in several days.  Please continue to lift her in your prayers.

  Mrs. Sharon Jan Hartzog -- Please lift her up in prayers as she has been diagnosed with cancer.  She had port removed today (January 23, 2019).  Plans are for chemo tables for two weeks on and two weeks off, with repeartion once.  Then she'll be able to ring the bell!

   

   

   Please keep each one of these families in your prayers as they go through this time in their lives.

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  Pray for all families affected by addictions!

   

• New Construction Offering

  New Construction Offering

  The 1st Sunday of the month we have been receiving

  New Construction offering for any future expansion that might be needed.

  We hope you will be prayerful and as God directs you to have a part in this offering, let's be obedient.

   

• Smart Phone Bookmark

  Smart Phone Bokmark for Bible Baptist Church Website

  Our church website has added a new feature.  You can create a 'bookmark'  for your smart phone (androids also) and view all the church news on the church website right from your phone.

  Go to www.biblebaptistofthomas.com/mobile

  (Or just click on the above address)

  We have a section for a Daily Bible Versus (located upper left section of webpage).

   

  Mobile Device Support

  We are happy to introduce FREE mobile website on each new church website. What this means is that when someone visits your site on a mobile device, it will automatically display a mobile optimized version of the site, with a choice to show the original standard version as well.

  (See = in upper left corner; click on, gives you various options --- but also the option to view in FULL version)
  
  ** All church websites show perfectly on all IPAD/tablet devices and computers without any Flash software installed. For those churches that want a special flash animation created for their church website homepage, a still image will show instead on those devices that have no flash.

   

• Opportunities for the Week

  Sunday School     ---    10:00 a.m.

  Morning Worship  ---   11:00 a.m.

  Choir Practice    ---   5:00 p.m.

  KING'S KIDS & TRAC CLUB   ---    5:45 p.m.

  Evening Service      ---     6:00 p.m.

  Wednesday Night Bible Study   ---   7:00 p.m.

    & Children's Church                  

     

• Membership Information Form

  We are still updating our membership information.  Please pick-up a form on the foyer table.  We ask that you fill it out and return it to the office as soon as possible where all of our membership information will be updated and complete.

  You can find a form here on our website under Photos - Membership Form

  To print out the form from webpage:  Hover mouse over photo of form, right click, select print.

• Missionaries We Support

  Our 37 Missionaries

  Australia - Bro. Ron Back                                             Papua New Guinea - Bro. Florence                     

  Brazil - Bro. Paul Kovach                                               Peru - Bro. Jon Harris                                         

  Cambodia - Bro. JoJo Zipagan                                   Philippines - Bro. Hann Bacoli                              

  Cambodia - Bro. Francis Landingin                           Philippines - Bro. Lovime Roda                       

  Canada & Alaska - Bro. Mark Bach                              Philippines - Bro. Aries Gonzales

  Chile - Bro. Cesar Bascur                                             Puerto Rico - Bro. John Cox

  Finland - Bro. Daryl Coats                                             Romania - Bro. Patrick Boyle

  Egypt - Bro. Wes Gazaway                                             St. Lucia - Bro. David Lindsey

  Germany - Bro. Clint Shipman                                     Sudan - Bro. Dennis Blankenship

  Japan - Bro. Sammy Popwell                                       Uruguay - Bro. Tim Tenbrink

  Kenya - Bro. Benjamin Otwori                                       USA - Fairhaven Children's Home 

  Mexico - The Shields Families                                      USA - BEAMS

  Mexico - Bro. Abel Herrera                                              USA - Bro. Scott Justice

  Mexico - Bro. Manuel Gomez                                          USA - Bro. Keith Woodby

  Mongolia & Thailand - Bro. Tillman                               USA - Bro. Tom Combs

   Nepal & India - Bro. Vito Aomi                                       USA - Bro. David Gibbs

   India - Bro. Sam Dayanand                                         USA - Deep South Bible College

   

  As of December 2014

  

   

   

• Statement of Faith

  Bible Baptist Church of Thomas

  Statement of Faith

  The Scriptures

  We believe the Holy Scriptures of both the Old and New Testaments to be the Bible, and that the Bible is the Word of God. We believe in verbal, plenary inspiration in the original writings and that the Scriptures are inerrant, infallible, and God-breathed.

  The Godhead

  We believe in one Triune God, eternally existing in three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, co-eternal in being, co-identical in nature, co-equal in power and glory, and having the same attributes and perfections. We believe that God created the entire universe in six literal, twenty-four-hour days.

   

  The Person and Work of Christ

  We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, became man, without ceasing to be God, having been conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary, in order that He might reveal God and redeem sinful men.

  We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ accomplished our redemption through His finished work on the cross as a representative, vicarious, substitutionary sacrifice and that our justification is made sure by His literal, physical resurrection from the dead. We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ was raised bodily and that He ascended to Heaven and is now exalted at the right hand of God, where, as our High Priest, He fulfills the ministry of Representative, Intercessor, and Advocate.

   

  The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit

  We believe that the Holy Spirit is the Person who reproves the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment, and that He is the Supernatural Agent in regeneration, indwelling all believers and sealing them unto the day of redemption.

   

  Satan

  We believe in the reality of the person of Satan and that he and the fallen angels wage a spiritual warfare against the plan and purposes of God. We believe that Satan is a created angelic being who rebelled and who tempted man to join him in rebellion against God. We believe his power is supernatural, yet limited, and that he cannot act without the permission of God. Satan’s eternal end is everlasting torment in the Lake of Fire.

  Man

  We believe that man was created in the image and likeness of God, but that in Adam’s sin the race fell, inherited a sinful nature, and became alienated from God, and therefore man is totally depraved, and, of himself, utterly unable to remedy his lost condition.

  We believe that the only marriage recognized by Scripture is the joining of one born man and one born woman. We believe that God expressly forbids intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of the marriage bond.

   

  The Way of Salvation

  We believe that the clear message of salvation is “repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ” We believe that salvation is “by grace” plus nothing minus nothing. We believe that Jesus Christ died for every man, and that each individual chooses to accept or reject the grace of God.

  We believe that men are justified by faith alone and are accounted righteous before God only through the merit of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We believe that all the redeemed once saved are kept by God’s power and are thus secure in Christ forever and that eternal life is the present possession of every believer.

   

  The Return of Christ

  We believe the “Blessed Hope” of our Lord’s return is literal, personal, visible, imminent, premillennial, and pretribulational.  Believers will be caught up to be with the Lord prior to the seven years of tribulation, and at the end of the tribulation Christ will return with His saints to establish His thousand-year reign on the earth.

   

  Our Eternal State

  We believe in the bodily resurrection of all men, the saved to eternal life, and the unsaved to judgment and everlasting punishment. We believe that the souls of the redeemed are, at death, absent from the body and present with the Lord, where in conscious bliss they await the first resurrection, when spirit, soul, and body are reunited to be glorified forever with the Lord.

  We believe that the souls of unbelievers remain, after death, in conscious misery in hell until the second resurrection, when soul and body are reunited and shall appear at the Great White Throne Judgment to be cast into the Lake of Fire, not to be annihilated, but to suffer everlasting, conscious punishment.