November 20, 2011

AmericaA Christian Nation

Let our Founding Fathers and History Speak
John Marshall served as an officer in the Continental Army from 1775 until 1779, where he became a devoted fan of General George Washington. His admiration prompted him to write a biography of Washington. He became a lawyer in 1780 and was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 1782, 1787, and 1795. He was a champion of the Constitution at the Virginia ratifying convention in 1788, earning the gratitude of his hero, Washington. He was appointed one of three envoys sent on a diplomatic mission to France in 1797. Although offered appointment to the United States Supreme Court in 1798, Marshall preferred to remain in private practice. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1799, and in 1800 President John Adams appointed him Secretary of State. The next year, President Adams nominated him Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, and the Senate confirmed the appointment on January 27, 1801. He continued to serve as Se c r e ta r y o f Sta t e th r ou gh o u t President Adams term and continued in both positions for a brief time following President Thomas Jeffersons inauguration. Marshall served as Chief Justice for 34 years, the longest tenure of any Chief Justice. With the Marbury v. Madison case, he helped establish the Supreme Court as the final authority on the meaning of the Constitution. Marshall died on July 6, 1835, at the age of 79. In a letter to Jasper Adams on May 9, 1833, Chief Justice Marshall wrote: "The American population is entirely Christian, and with us Christianity and Religion are identified. It would be strange indeed, if with such a people, our institutions did not presuppose Christianity, and did not often refer to it, and exhibit relations with it."

The New Testament Baptist Church, 437 N. Duffy Road, Butler, Pennsylvania 16001

At the Close of Todays AM Service

The Lords Supper is a memorial celebrated by the church to signify Jesus' sacrificia l death for mankind's sin. The cup of grape juice pictures the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. The bread pictures the battered body of the Lord Jesus Christ. This reminds us of the terrible suffering of our Lord.

Lords Supper

Volume 11, Issue 47

TAKE 5 Gospel tracts and kindly distribute them this week.

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Welcome to New Testament Baptist Church! We are so excited that you are taking the time to contemplate eternal matters with us. Thank you for your interest. We trust that the singing, preaching, and fellowship with our people will be a blessing to you.

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Where Will I Spend Eternity?

Your relationship to Jesus Christ is central to the answer to that question.
Dont Leave Christ Out of Your Christmas

We are, by nature, sinners who stand guilty and condemned before our Creator and Judge. In our thoughts and actions, we have disobeyed His perfect standards. We are sinners (Romans 3:10, 23). We are helpless to save ourselves. Forgiveness is a gift to be received, not a reward that can be earned. We need a Saviour (Ephesians 2:8-9). Because of His love for us, God provided salvation through His Son, Jesus. He became a member of the human family, lived without sin, and died on the cross to pay for our sins. Jesus is the Saviour (Romans 5:8; John 3:16). Salvation is an individual matter and requires a personal response on the part of anyone that wants to be saved. All who acknowledge their sin and place their trust in Christ are adopted as Gods children (Romans 10:9, 13).

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Free Nursery & Childcare

Out of respect for your loved ones and those in attendance, we ask parents to use our clean & well-equipped nursery. Please avail us the opportunity to serve! This free service is available for newborns and infants (birth through 24 months). Sunday School: Renea Holt Sunday AM: Bonnie Heitzenrater Sunday PM: Katlyn Fisher Wednesday PM: Mrs. Waterhouse In the spirit of worship and as an act of courtesy, please do NOT bring food, soft drinks, or bottled water into the Auditorium. Cellular devices should be turned off or placed in vibrate mode.