Reimagining the Church

This a series called "Reimagining the Church," where we look at some of the images of the church that are found in the New Testament – and the implications of those images for us as individual disciples and as a congregation.

The images or metaphors we will be examining in worship are: Disciples of the Cross, A Household of Justice, A Sign of the Kingdom of God, The Body of Christ, A Community of Reconciliation, A Home for the Homeless, A Community of Resistance, The Family of God, The Temple of God, and God’s Own Holy People.

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These images are found in the Gospels, letters from Paul and Peter, and the Book of Revelation.

As we look ahead to the fall and even beyond celebrating our 200^th birthday on December 23, we want to make sure we’re focused on being the kind of disciples and church that Jesus and God call and invite and command us to be. There’s an old saying, “Methods are many. Principles are few. Methods always change. Principles never do.” In the church, who we’re called to be and what we’re to do hasn’t ever changed. We’re to love God, love one another, introduce other people to Jesus and make disciples. The methods we use are continually being adapted – and it’s remarkable how the reach of BBC has grown thanks to our services and Daily Devotions being available online.

Recently, I received an email that touched my heart. I’m including it here, so you can see the impact that BBC is having, thanks to your support and participation in our ministry. I have edited it slightly to protect the identity and privacy of the person who wrote to me.

“I wanted to say Thank You. I am retired military with combat related PTSD and on Father's Day of 2023 I had decided I was done and tired of living. While I can't explain it, I thought maybe I should go to church. So, I began a search and found your website by accident. I live in Maine and entered a Baptist church and your site was at the top of the list. I first watched an 8:30 service and Pastor Joe was playing guitar, and his wife was singing so I stayed online and listened to the music and your message and really enjoyed it. I decided the following Sunday I would go in person which is when I realized Brewster Baptist Church was not in Maine....lol. I have been watching online and am so very grateful to have found Brewster Baptist Church. Lastly, thank you very much for the Daily Devotions. I try to always start my day watching them. In closing, I want to again say Thank You.”

Part of reimagining the church is recognizing how the influence of BBC extends beyond those who are physically present in our building, or even living on Cape Cod. We’re called to love God and our neighbors and make disciples near and far. Imagine that?

Grace and Peace,
Pastor Doug Scalise

God’s Own Holy People

Nov 24, 2024

In “God’s Own Holy People,” Doug Scalise explores 1 Peter 2:1-10, emphasizing our identity as a chosen race and royal priesthood. The article encourages readers to rid themselves of negative behaviors, embrace spiritual growth, and recognize the preciousness of Christ while reflecting on their role in the faith community.