Family Focused
Pembroke First Baptist’s mission is to minister to the whole family.
Welcome!
We exist to make Jesus known
- Christ Centered: Pembroke First Baptist believes and preaches that Salvation comes through the Death, Burial, and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, and one must believe to be Saved (Born Again).
- Bible Believing: We believe the Bible is the inspired and inerrant Word of God, which all must hear and accept by faith.
- Family Focused: Pembroke First Baptist’s mission is to minister to the whole family.
Men’s Ministry
Our church is open and friendly with many social activities. To keep our church running smoothly. The men of our church are involved with many different ministries to include the Gideon’s .
THE PASTOR’S CORNER
Glad Worship
I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the LORD. Ps 122:1
The weekend brings much excitement and anticipation. Many people break from the work week to spend time relaxing, reflecting, and refreshing themselves with recreation and other revitalizing activities. Many people look forward to the weekend as an emotional recharge while others strive for spiritual solstice. For some, the weekend is anticipated with excitement to gather with the saints of God at a local assembly to worship, give honor, praise, and thanksgiving to God. Their thoughts are filled with anticipation to hear the Word of God, to receive the message that God has given to a local shepherd, sing songs of praise, and fellowship with the saints of God. There is a sense of gladness to “go into the house of the Lord.” For the children of Israel, they pilgrimage to Jerusalem and excitement grew as citybegan to fill the horizon. They were delighted when they were able to see and enter the Temple area. The Temple was the place where sacrifices were given to God, and the Jews worshipped Him. The Temple was the center of Jewish worship. But Jesus changed all that. We no longer need to travel to Jerusalem to worship the Lord. Jesus is the “high priest” (Heb 4:14) to all who believe on Him for salvation and trust Him as Lord. The Temple of God is now the born-again child of God. Believers are the dwelling place of the Spirit of God. The Bible teaches us “that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?” (1 Cor 3:16). The Spirit of God indwells the child of God, and we live with the presence of God every day, at every moment of the day. What an awesome privilege! Yet, this special closeness with God comes much responsibility. We are to keep our temple clean from sin, not grieve the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:30), obey His will, and bring honor to the One that dwells in us. Dear friend, are you living up to those responsibilities? Is your testimony worthy of the One you represent? Begin today and prepare your heart to be “glad” for worship in the presence of the Lord. Rejoice and be glad for “ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness into His marvelous light:” (1 Pet 2:9). Father thank You the eternal presence of the Holy Spirit. Thank You for the continual worship that indwells the hearts of all saints. I worship You now and give everlasting praise to the Name of Jesus. In the blessed Name of Jesus. Amen.
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Precious Faith
The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear Him, in those that hope in His mercy. Ps 147:11.
“No fear” was a marketing slogan popular in the 1990’s. It conveyed the idea to live life fearlessly and experience life without fear of consequences. It encouraged people to have greater faith in themselves and believe you are capable of things greater than you ever imagined. For some, the slogan meant to live life adventurously, even foolishly. The scripture passage teaches to trust God with our fears and place faith in His goodness. God takes pleasure in our faith. “Without faith it is impossible to please Him” (Heb 11:6). Those who trust God and look to Him by faith, that faith is precious in His sight. Even if that faith is simple and small as though it were the size of a mustard seed (Lk 17:6) or a stretch of faith as only to touch of the hem of His garment (Mt 9:20), that faith of precious to God. The faith of the child of God is a “gift of God” (Eph 2:8) and God indwells His children to will and to do of His good pleasure. The gift is so that we “ought to walk and to please God” (1 Thes 4;1). Not of our power, but the power of God. We are blessed to work out what He works in. Abandon ourselves to Him, and He will perfect us in every good work to do His will (Heb 13:21). Dear friend, there are many acts of faith by which we may please God. Generosity is a sacrifice well-pleasing and acceptable unto God (Phil 4:18). Obedience is well-pleasing unto the Lord (Col 3:20). When follow His goodness and “do justly, and to love mercy, and walk humbly with thy God’ (Mic 6:8), God is well pleased. My friend, take confidence in the goodness of God and “hope in His mercy.” Will you fearlessly abandon your fears to trust Him? Will you walk by faith in Jesus Christ and in obedience to His word? These are the things that please God and demonstrate a life of faith through His Son Jesus. Father thank You for Your goodness and Your mercy forevermore. Help our unbelief that we may not fear but have faith. In the blessed Name of Jesus. Amen.
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Praise and Sing
I will praise Thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto Thee among the nations. Ps 57:9
Do you have a song in your heart? Is there a song that you sing in weary times, in troubled times, or in times when the burden is too heavy to bear? Does singing words of encouragement leap from your lips as you look into the face of an infant babe? Of course, singing opens the windows of our soul that lets the light of hope shine out through the difficulties and darkness that surrounds our soul. Singing is vital to human survival and intricate to worship, praise, and thanksgiving. When good things happen, we sing. When we need strength for pressing times, we sing. When we are beyond words, we sing. The scripture passage reminds us that singing is a natural part of our praise and worship to the Lord. Singing celebrates the goodness of God. Singing expresses the joy of the Lord that lives within us. Singing exalts the majesty of God. The psalmist praised God for His faithfulness and sang his praises that released the deepest utterances of his soul. Singing is inherent to all creation. Creation celebrated God’s works with singing and rejoicing. Throughout the days of creation, God delighted in His works “rejoicing always before Him” (Prov 8:30). The multitude of the heavenly host announced the birth of the Christ Child with songs and praise saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men” (Lk 2:13). Singing celebrates God’s work. Singing celebrates God’s will. Following the completion of the Last Supper, Jesus, along with His disciples, “sung a hymn” (Mt 26:30) and departed to do the Father’s will. Jesus, “sung a hymn” though His soul would soon be in agony and “His sweat became like great drops of blood” (Lk 22:44). Yet, He sang. Dear friend, the natural outpouring of the redeemed soul is to “praise” and “sing.” Will you allow the Spirit of God to overcome you heart and praise and sing with “joy inexpressible and full of glory” (1 Pet 1:8)? At the return of Christ, we will sing with all of heaven, “Worthy is the Lamb” (Rev 5:12). Father, You are worthy of all praise. I sing praises to Your holy Name. In the blessed Name of Jesus. Amen.
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Risen In Christ
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Col 3:1
Long gone are the days when people travel to unknown destinations with the idea of permanently settling, never to return to their previous abode. Throughout world history, people have journeyed into unknown territories to settle in new lands. The pilgrims left their countrymen in search for a new life in a new land. They only had heard of the new world and with great desire they fearlessly pursued the new world for a new life. The scripture passage reminds us, and encourages us, as a child of God to “seek those things which are above.” The encouragement is to “seek” the new life “if ye then be risen with Christ.” “If ye then be risen” possess for the new life. The writer also says that “if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature…all things are become new” (2 Cor 5:17). The new life is to possess the eternal hope, the eternal power, and the eternal presence of Almighty God in Christ Jesus. “If ye then be risen” prepare for the new life. Make preparation for your new home and new life in heaven. “Lay up for yourself treasures in heaven” (Mt 6:20). Jesus said on one occasion, “give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven” (Mt 10:21). Consider the needs of others and give them hope. There was a lame man who saw Peter and John and asked for help. Peter looked into his eyes with love and compassion and said, “silver and gold have I none; but such as I have I give thee” (Acts 3:6). Prepare for heaven and share the blessings of your life with others. “If ye then be risen” partake in the new life. Come to God on a regularly and partake in His goodness. Partake in His mercy for the forgiveness of your sin. Partake in His grace, that His will be done in your life. Partake in the Eternal Presence of God and “bless the Most high and praise and honor Him who lives forever” (Dan 4:34). Dear friend, can you imagine what it will be like in heaven? The things of God are eternal, without limitation, and beyond the boundaries of all imagination. A new home and a new life are yours, “if ye then be risen in Christ.” Father thank You for new life in Christ, “the hope of glory” (Col 1:27). In Him, I have eternal hope and praise forevermore. In the blessed Name of Jesus. Amen.
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Worship and Service Opportunities
Sunday Morning Worship
- 10:30 AM Service
- In Person (various campus locations)
- Drive up or join Online
Mid-Week Bible Study
- Wednesday 7 PM
- In Person or join us Online
Are you going through a difficult time?
We invite you join with us at one of our weekly opportunities.
Sunday 10:30 AM
Wednesday 7 PM