Posts by BBC
New Member Orientation
Feb. 10, 2013, 12:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall With Pastor Doug Scalise There are many questions that are asked Pastor Doug during the new member orientation. It is a time when all are welcome to come, listen, and ask anything about Brewster Baptist Church. It can be a way to learn more about the church before…
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The Power of God
Good morning and Happy Almost New Year! I really cannot believe that we stand on the brink of a new year, of 2013. Just hearing 2013 come out of my mouth is surreal in so many ways. I remember the new millennium, 2000 very well because that was a big year for me. That was…
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Christmas Songs
Christmas caroling is meaningful to almost everyone who goes because as Will Ferrell observed in the movie Elf, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” Some of us are not great singers, but people don’t seem to mind too much (except for the folks in our group who…
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Congregational Prayer 12-16
Dear saving God, what a privilege to come to the well of hope and salvation in prayer. We come with confidence because we have heard of your power, we have read your stories of rescue and deliverance, stories of your grace and love. [powerpress] Oh Lord our strength and might, we call on your name…
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What Should We Do?
Words are inadequate to express the heartache and grief the families in Newtown, Connecticut are experiencing today. It’s a tragedy that’s hard to fathom. As a parent I can’t imagine sending my child to elementary school and having an event like this take place that is so senseless, heartless, and unnecessary. It reminds me of…
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Return to the Lord
For perhaps all of human history, people have focused on and obsessed about those who are in positions of power. The pyramids after all weren’t built for commoners. It is worse today than it has ever been with photographers and media people invading people’s privacy and stalking and harassing people like the Duke and Duchess…
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While We Wait For Jesus’ Return
In the weeks leading up to Christmas many of our schedules are filled with activities, special events, gatherings with friends, parties, music, worship all of which I enjoy. Yesterday Jill and I volunteered at the winter music festival at Nauset Regional High School. It was great hearing so many of our students singing and playing…
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What’s Necessary?
Having just come though Thanksgiving, I was drawn to this morning’s text because it is so relatable. Some might say it’s an example of dysfunctional dinners, deadlines and other company related disasters, which all seem multiplied during the holidays. If you could choose anyone to come for thanksgiving dinner at your house, who would you…
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It’s Not Mine
This coming week we celebrate Thanksgiving. Have you heard that some stores will be open on Thanksgiving night for “holiday” shopping? It’s upsetting and disappointing that opening at midnight Thursday or 1:00 am or 4:30 am Friday apparently isn’t disruptive enough for folks who have to leave their families to work to appease consumers and…
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