168 Colonial Drive, Jackson, MS 39204
Welcome to Alta Woods Baptist Church - updated August 11, 2022
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you, not to harm you, to give you a hope, a future.
JESUS IS ALIVE! HE IS RISEN!
Can you say with the soldier at the cross, "truly, this was the son of god!"
Jesus Christ was crucified... he shed His blood and died on a Roman cross in Jerusalem witnessed by hundreds, perhaps thousands. BUT THREE DAYS LATER, HE AROSE FROM THE GRAVE AND WALKED ON THE EARTH FOR FORTY DAYS BEING SEEN BY HUNDREDS. He was the Sacrificial Lamb, making a way for us to be right with God by paying the debt for our sins on that old wooden cross.
- That is the distinguishing fact between Christianity and all other world religions - we serve a risen Savior, One who has power even over death. The founders of all other religions have died never to be seen again. But not Jesus! He was seen by, was touched by, walked and talked and ate with others, all after He rose from the dead. Emmanuel - God with us! He also possessed the authority and ability to disappear from their presence and reappear physically in their presence... only God can do that. Then he bodily ascended to heaven as a number of his followers watched. Truly He was and is the Son of God!
- Satan had done his worst, BUT God did His best! Satan thought he had defeated God by killing his son, but it was in God's plan all along that Jesus must suffer and die as payment for our sins. We could never hope to be good enough to enter heaven on our own good works - our own goodness and righteousness is like filthy rags. The sin debt we all incurred must be reconciled and only Jesus as the sinless Son of God could pay that debt. Our only hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness.
One day he's coming back! If you will believe in your heart that Jesus Christ came to earth as God in the flesh... taking on the form of a man... that He died a sacrificial, substitute death on the cross for your sins and mine, was raised from the dead, and if you will confess with your mouth that you accept him as Lord of your life and you choose to live by his teachings - then on the authority of the Word of God, the Holy Bible, you can avoid the punishment of sin, inherit eternal life, and begin a new life with God's purpose... a life that will never end. Do that today!
Jesus took our place on the cross so we could have a place in heaven!
August 7 - 75th Anniversary- Alta Woods Baptist Church
Kerry and Twyla Jackson, special guests in the Morning Worship Service
The 75th Anniversary of Alta Woods Baptist Church was celebrated Sunday, August 7th. Gary Anglin, former Minister of Music with pastor Dr. Charles Myers, returned to sing in the service. We still have between 40-50 active members. There are over 20-25 of us who are now residing in Retirement Centers, Nursing Homes or Extended Care Facilities.
All former members were welcomed back as well as former staff members.
We all enjoyed a covered dish lunch following the service in the Fellowship Hall.
Watch full service here -AWBC 75th Celebration Service
Alta Woods Baptist Church Worship Schedule
GOD IS SO GOOD TO US! I WAS GLAD WHEN THEY SAID UNTO ME, LET US GO INTO THE HOUSE OF THE LORD!
BIBLE STUDY
Sunday School classes meet at 10:00 am.
The Ladies Sunday School class is meeting in the Fellowship Hall.
Del Slone's Class is meeting in the old chapel. The men’s class is meeting upstairs across from the elevator.
WORSHIP
Morning Worship at 11:00 am.
PRAYER MEETING
Wednesday morning prayer meeting, 11:00 am
GREAT OCCASIONS FOR SERVING GOD COME SELDOM, BUT LITTLE ONES SURROUND US EVERY DAY.
Just a reminder. Church offerings have fallen off since the start of the year. Many still send their offering in the mail and you can too. Remember the tithe is the Lord's.
Children's Hospital of Mississippi - July Mission Project
Ryan Mains receiving your many contributions.
Thank you to the many who contributed to this mission project.
In our Wednesday Prayer meetings, we are studying the book of James. God reminds us that to say you have faith and do not do the works of the Father, that kind of faith cannot save you. Genuine faith in God will cause works to take place. Ephesians 2:8-10.
So we can show that we have genuine faith through works of selfless love for others, especially children and the poor.
I have always been deeply moved at the stamina of many parents whose children have such a debilitating illness that the parents want to stay by their child's bedside constantly. Some fathers and mothers want to stay by the side of their child through it all. This is in sharp contrast to the many who decide to terminate the life of their living baby before it is even born. We agree with God that the child has value and worth and is entitled to life.
July 4, Independence Day
Fourth of July should be celebrated by every American
Sometimes Music says it best. I thank the writers of these great songs that express our patriotic fervor.
"The Star-Spangled Banner" is the national anthem of the United States. The lyrics come from the "Defense of Fort McHenry", a poem written on September 14, 1814, by 35-year-old lawyer and amateur poet, Francis Scott Key. The music composer is John Stafford Smith.
THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER
O say can you see from the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming,
Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight
O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming
And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air gave proof through the night that our flag was still there
O say does that star spangled banner yet wave, O'er the land of the free, and the home of the brave.
GOD BLESS THE USA / Lee Greenwood
If tomorrow all the things were gone I worked for all my life And I had to start again With just my children and my wife
I thank my lucky stars To be living here today 'Cause the flag still stands for freedom And they can't take that away
And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free
And I won't forget the men who died and gave that right to me
And I'd gladly stand up next to you and defend Her still today
'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land God Bless the U.S.A.
From the lakes of Minnesota to the hills of Tennessee across the plains of Texas from sea to shining sea
From Detroit down to Houston and New York to L.A. There's pride in every American heart and it's time we stand and say
That I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free
And I won't forget the men who died and gave that right to me
And I'd gladly stand up next to you and defend Her still today
'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land God Bless the U.S.A.
MY COUNTRY TIS OF THEE
My country 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing
Land where my fathers died, land of the pilgrims pride, from every mountain side, let freedom ring.
GOD BLESS AMERICA
God bless America, land that I love,
Stand beside her and guide her through the night with the light from above.
From the mountains to the prairies to the ocean white with foam.
God bless America, my home sweet home, God bless America, my home sweet home.
AMERICA
O beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties, above the fruited plain,
America, America, God shed his grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood, from sea to shining sea.
you need to know - Christ is being shared everywhere
Gateway to the gospel
Global Maritime Ministries has worked diligently to partner with medical teams that can provide COVID vaccines to seafarers. In other countries, the restrictions can be high for those who aren't vaccinated, so we took this as an opportunity to help seafarers. While there are many stories to share, one stands out among them.
March 25 - I recently received a note from Robert, one of the workers in the Port Ministry. He shared how recently he witnessed to a ship's captain. Then he met and witnessed to Mark, a seafarer from the Philippines. After explaining to him about our sin nature and need for someone who can offer genuine forgiveness, he talked with him about Jesus Christ and how he alone can forgive our sin and change our hearts. He confessed his sin and said he was ready to follow Jesus. He experienced forgiveness and received a new life in Christ. Robert gives the glory to the Spirit who gave Mark understanding and the power to believe.
The Port Ministry of New Orleans March 2022
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is still being shared to the seafarers who come into New Orleans every day. People are still being witnessed to faithfully by the staff. The Global Maritime Ministries is the official name for the ministry and if you want to see for yourself, go to PortMinistry.com. So far in 2022, the staff has given away 346 Bibles, made contact with 632 seafarers from about 70 ships and have made 78 ship visits, representing 22 countries. Philip Vandercook is the Executive Director. They have shared the gospel 141 times so far. Some captains are so receptive that they will allow Philip to lead a worship service on board.
This is the ministry that our church has participated in for several years.
Day Trip to 303 Jefferson Street, Clinton- February 10
