Daryl Mosley In Concert

It was an absolute awesome evening of music, praise, testimony, and fellowship at Lower Providence Baptist Church as we hosted Grand Ole Opry veteran Daryl Mosley. Daryl has an amazing talent of being able to turn life experiences into song while sharing his faith in the process.

Friday Fish Fry #40

At Shiloh Baptist Church in Scranton, this year marked the congregation's 40th Annual Good Friday Fish Fry.

Egg Drop Extravaganza

Easter Baptisms 2023

Pastor Rob Rice (Muncy Baptist Church) reports: "On this Easter Sunday, I had the joy of baptizing 7 people into the family of God. It was a joy to see both young and old profess their faith and be baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit."

St. David's Day

There is a large population of Welsh immigrants in the Scranton community, and Sunday marked the observance of St. David’s Day, (the patron saint of Wales) at the United Baptist Church of Taylor. Lead Pastor, Rev. David Barrett did a great job both recognizing the day as well as preaching a solid message from Luke 9, lifting up the need for each of us to take up our cross and follow Jesus. The service concluded with Communion.

Day of Love

Working on a Women’s Mission Project, ladies of the Olive Branch Baptist Church created on Valentines cards for the “Day of Love” for an orphanage/school in Brazil. Each of the 125 students will receive a personalized card. It was an enjoyable time full of laughter and friendship. Being the hands & feet of Jesus!

Diamond Jubilee

Friends and members of Christ Memorial Baptist Church, Dover, DE, gathered to celebrate its 60th Anniversary of work, witness, worship in the community. Pastor Jeff Collins delivered the message "Legacy" (which included a number of "volunteers" who demonstrated how a cathedral is built with flying buttresses! It was hysterical!!!) A grand day! 

1848 - 2023

Berean Baptist Church in Carbondale is celebrating its 175th anniversary in 2023. The formal celebration will be in the coming months, but the church was founded on March 1, 1848. This momentous news was celebrated by the Scranton Times-Tribune. Pastor Debbie Loessy graced the front page next to a lengthy article about the history and ministry of the church in the city of Carbondale.

It's What We Do - III

Calvary Baptist Church of Allentown celebrated a service of baptism as Rev. Melvin Thomas officiated the ordinance of believers professing their faith in Jesus Christ.

It's What We Do - II

First Baptist Church Kennett Square celebrated the baptism of three new believers. Pastor Tony Tillford performed the baptism, and Pastor Dan Nicewonger prayed over the candidates.

It's What We Do - I

All Aboard

The youth group at Jefferson Baptist Church recently visited the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky. 

Welcome Pastor Kevin

The congregation at Jefferson Baptist Church rolled out the red carpet to their new pastor --- Dr. Kevin Roberts. Welcome to ABCOPAD!

Planning For The Future

The search committee and leadership of Colonial Park Community Baptist Church gathered for an afternoon of dreaming. As CPCBC is preparing to call their next pastor, they wanted to drill deeply into WHO they are (what gifts & passions has God uniquely gifted them with) and WHERE they are (what opportunities for making disciples exist right within their neighborhood). A conversation that began by naming limitations quickly became one focused on opportunities & possibilities. By the end they had created a list of exciting, concrete ideas for blessing and building relationship with their neighbors!

Prepping at Parchment Valley

Parchment Valley Conference Center fully embodies its mission statement: “Where Lives Are Changed.” A team of ABCOPAD volunteers travelled to the camp in West Virginia to help the camp get ready for up to 3000 campers who will be there this summer! Servant Hands at Work!

Shalom

Bud and Carol Russell welcomed several dozen fellow travelers to an Experience Israel Orientation Meeting. There are 48 folk going to the Holy Land in May. It was a great opportunity to get acquainted with each other. Carol provided all the nitty-gritty details of the trip (flight info, accommodations, packing tips, etc), Bud spoke of the daily schedule and opportunities for personal spiritual development. The program also included several excellent devotional video clips from locations in Israel.

The day started with what could best be called a "Human Scavenger Hunt"

Lots of information shared about the sacred places they will be touring.

It was a full day of sharing. For lunch... what else? ... Carol made several gallons of matzah ball soup! Delicious!

Kentucky Bound

Meet Dan Cass, lead pastor at Greenfield Baptist Church near Erie. Pastor Dan has recently reported on many of the good things happening at Greenfield including plans for a HUGE Vacation Bible School this June and a Disaster Relief Team heading to Kentucky over Memorial Day weekend.

Hall of Fame

Kudos to Don Witherspoon upon his induction to the Claysburg Area Hall of Fame. He was honored for his work for over 30 years as a Committed Leader of the NAACP. Don is a member at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Altoona.