God is Good!
Congratulations to First Baptist Church, Charlottesville (Main St.) for 145 years of advancing the Kingdom of God and the agenda of our king in Central Virginia. It is amazing how God could move on the hearts of a people, held in legal bondage as slaves, to not allow their spirits to be held in bondage. Rather, in spite of their physical condition, they held onto their faith in a God who sets the captives free. Through some of the most difficult years in race relations in Virginia they stood as strong towers who refused to give up their dignity, integrity and their faith. That same strength is evident to this day. From the vibrancy and diligence of the senior saints, to the very youngest who refuse to sell-out to contemporary pop-culture, First Baptist remains strong. Its hard to imagine what Central Virginia would be like if it were not for the impact and witness of First Baptist over these many years. In 145 years, the church has seen good days and bad. Its had its ups and downs, challenges and victories, and remains a stronghold of faith and belief in the power of our God. God has been faithful to First Baptist, and First Baptist has been faithful to God. The future looks bright, though often seemingly uncertain. What is certain is that God who began a good work there will see it to completion until the day of our Lord's return. There are currently persons all across America and beyond who have been a part of, or impacted by the ministry of First Baptist. There remains countless unknown names and yet to be seen faces that will find salvation in Christ and whose lives will be transformed by the ministry of First Baptist. Join with me in congratulating this great church for 145 years of service to the Kingdom of our LORD.
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