“Bound Together”
July 2026
“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
It still amazes me that 250 years ago a group of leaders from across the 13 colonies gathered in a hot, cramped room to declare independence from the most powerful empire in the world. Eventually, 56 men would sign this Declaration of Independence, forever binding themselves together in standing up for this cause we know as the American experiment. I can’t imagine all the challenges that these men faced as they put their names on the line to pursue the ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. And I’m very grateful that they didn’t have to sign it alone. There is strength in numbers, bound together.
I’m also amazed that 143 years ago, a group gathered in the back of a liquor shop to start a church called “New Life Church” that would eventually be known as Angier Baptist Church. Those founding members of our congregation, much like the founding fathers of our country, exemplified the scripture above. They were binding themselves together to navigate the challenges of life. Take a minute to go back and reread that passage.
We know that life is challenging. But there truly is strength in numbers when we’re bound together out of love. Our year long theme of “Family of Faith” reminds us that at Angier Baptist, we are called to walk beside one another, encourage one another, pray for one another, and help one another.
Our sermons in July will reflect this. We’ll begin on July 5th with “Serving Each Other” as we honor our First Responders in honor of America’s 250th Birthday. On July 12th we will talk about “Sharing With Each Other” as we observe the Lord’s Supper together. On July 19th we will kick off VBS with “Sharpening Each Other.” And we’ll close out the month on July 26th with “Supporting Each Other.”
As we continue through 2026, we know that we’re always bound together in the power of the Holy Spirit. We hope you’ll join us as we worship God together!
In Christ,
Pastor Thomas
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
It still amazes me that 250 years ago a group of leaders from across the 13 colonies gathered in a hot, cramped room to declare independence from the most powerful empire in the world. Eventually, 56 men would sign this Declaration of Independence, forever binding themselves together in standing up for this cause we know as the American experiment. I can’t imagine all the challenges that these men faced as they put their names on the line to pursue the ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. And I’m very grateful that they didn’t have to sign it alone. There is strength in numbers, bound together.
I’m also amazed that 143 years ago, a group gathered in the back of a liquor shop to start a church called “New Life Church” that would eventually be known as Angier Baptist Church. Those founding members of our congregation, much like the founding fathers of our country, exemplified the scripture above. They were binding themselves together to navigate the challenges of life. Take a minute to go back and reread that passage.
We know that life is challenging. But there truly is strength in numbers when we’re bound together out of love. Our year long theme of “Family of Faith” reminds us that at Angier Baptist, we are called to walk beside one another, encourage one another, pray for one another, and help one another.
Our sermons in July will reflect this. We’ll begin on July 5th with “Serving Each Other” as we honor our First Responders in honor of America’s 250th Birthday. On July 12th we will talk about “Sharing With Each Other” as we observe the Lord’s Supper together. On July 19th we will kick off VBS with “Sharpening Each Other.” And we’ll close out the month on July 26th with “Supporting Each Other.”
As we continue through 2026, we know that we’re always bound together in the power of the Holy Spirit. We hope you’ll join us as we worship God together!
In Christ,
Pastor Thomas
