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Read MoreScripture of the Week
Psalm 148 1 Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights above. 2 Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly hosts. 3 Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars. 4 Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies. 5 Let them praise the name of the Lord, for at his command they were created, 6 and he...
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Read MoreWorld Mission Offering 2018
Every September and October, congregations come together for a time of awareness, advocacy and action for global mission. Churches across the country celebrate and support the ministries that God is using to transform the world. This is the World Mission Offering. For the 2018 World Mission Offering, we are highlighting the Ministry Priorities of Health and Wellness, Abolishing Global Slavery ...
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Read More2018 Mission Banquet
Giving Thanks for the Ministry of the Arts in our Congregations – – The Philadelphia Baptist Association Annual Mission Banquet will be held on Saturday, October 20 at The Drexelbrook in Drexel Hill, PA. The event will begin at 11:30 am. The deadline to register is October 5th. Ticket costs are: $40.00/Adult and $25.00/Child. Please join us as we gather to honor our 2018 award recipients,...
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Read MoreABWM-PBA Spring Gathering Review
The Spring gathering of the ABWM-PBA was held on Saturday, April 7, 2018. The Rev. Dr. Kevin R. Johnson and the members of Dare To Imagine Church located at 6610 Anderson Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19119 graciously hosted the PBA’s Women’s and Girls’ Ministry Gathering. The theme was “The Dynamics of Leadership: Servant Follower and Servant Leader” “For who is greater,...
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Read More311th Annual Meeting
The 311th Annual Meeting of the Philadelphia Baptist Association was held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the Bethlehem Baptist Church. The Rev. Charles W. Quann is Pastor. We had a time of fellowship, brief business discussion, greeting new members, informative workshops, inspiring worship and a fellowship luncheon. Our Plenary Speaker, The Rev. Dr. J. Wendell Mapson Jr., Pastor of Monumental Baptist Church...
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Read MoreClergy Missiological Conversation
April 19, 2018 PBA Clergy Missiological Conversation This first annual clergy conversation sponsored by the Philadelphia Baptist Association (PBA) and the PBA Ministers Council was held on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at the St. Paul’s Baptist Church in West Chester where the Rev. Dr. Wayne Croft is pastor. The theme for the day was “Her Faith, Her Lens!!” taken from Matthew 15:21-28 and...
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Read More2018 Mission Cafe
In spite of the inclement weather, fifty people gathered for the Third Annual PBA Passion for Mission Café Experience on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the First African Baptist Church in Sharon Hill, PA, where the Rev. Dr. Richard Dent is pastor. The theme this year was “Jesus and the Millennials”. Participants were inspired and challenged by the presenter of the day, Dr. John Gray, pastor of the Goodwill...
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Read MorePBA Minister’s Council Annual Prayer Breakfast
The Philadelphia Baptist Association (PBA) Minister’s Council Meeting held its annual prayer breakfast meeting January 10, 2018 at the PBA office. After enjoying a hardy breakfast, the group spent time in a guided prayer time, facilitated by the Rev. Julia Bruton-Sheppard. The theme for the prayer time was: The Call to Deeper Prayer “You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and your land shall no more be...
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