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We exist to make Jesus known

 

 

  • Christ Centered: Pembroke First Baptist believes and preaches that Salvation comes through the Death, Burial, and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, and one must believe to be Saved (Born Again).
  • Bible Believing: We believe the Bible is the inspired and inerrant Word of God, which all must hear and accept by faith.
  • Family Focused: Pembroke First Baptist’s mission is to minister to the whole family.
 
 
 

 Men’s Ministry

 

 
Our church is open and friendly with many social activities. To keep our church running smoothly. The men of our church are involved with many different ministries to include the Gideon’s .
 

 Women’s 

Ministry

 

The mission of our church is to bring awareness about God’s existence to people of all ages. The ladies of our church are active in visiting nursing home, WMU, Lottie Moon and Samaritans purse.
 

 Worship

 

 

If you wish to become a part of our chuch or a volunteer to help those in need, our community is awaiting you with our open hearts.

 

 

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Church Assembly

I will declare Thy Name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto Thee. Heb 2:12

It was good to be back in the house of the Lord on the Lord’s Day. I pray that you had a wonderful worship and gathering with your local church. There is something special about gathering with the saints for worship. I am often encouraged by the prayers of the saints, the testimonies of praise, and the collection of voices that sing out unto the Lord. It is by God’s marvelous wisdom and His great design to assemble His children to strengthen and encourage us through a common faith and the fellowship of the gospel to remain fervent and faithful to Him. We are part of something awesome and great. The scripture passage remains us for the purpose that we gather and assemble as the saints of God. The Church assembles to “declare Thy Name unto the brethren.” The Church does this through prayers of praise and thanksgiving to God. As we pray, let the Church be mindful to praise God for what He’s done for us, as the people of God. We don’t just rejoice when God does something for us individually, but we praise Him for what He has done for others, as well! Though the gathering of the saints invokes individual worship where “in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto Thee,” it is also a time to praise God for His provision for our church family, our friends, and our community. Christ uses others to mold us into His image. We need one another to fulfill God’s will and we need one another to grow and “walk in newness of life” (Rom 6:5). Dear friend, when we praise God for what He has done, and for what He is doing for others and ourselves, we acknowledge that we are a part of God’s plan for the world. God knows our design, our weaknesses, our weary travels in this life, and He created the Church for the good of His people. The children of God gather to “stir up love and good works” (Heb 10:22) in one another, exhort one another in the faith, and remind one another of the soon return of Jesus Christ “as you see the Day approaching.” My friend, are you troubled and weary? Do you want more from your faith? Gather with your local church where the Name of God is declared and sing praises unto the Name of Jesus. Soon, the good work that God began in you will begin to revive, renew, and grow, and He will continue to work in you “until the day od Jesus Christ” (Phil 1:6). The Father loves His children and desire for each to know Him, grow in Christ, and enjoy His fellowship. Father thank you for Your love and the fellowship of the saints. Remind me and renew me in Your great purpose for my life in the body of Christ. In the blessed Name of Jesus. Amen.


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Persuaded Hope

He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; and being fully persuaded that, what He had promised, He was able also to perform. Rom 4:20-21

Have you ever gotten tired waiting on something? Do you grow weary of the mundane repetitive processes that seem to delay a much needed or greatly desired outcome or reward? Delayed gratification is counter to many of our societal and cultural expectations. Too often we give up on a matter when things do not happen when expected and as expected. For some, delayed gratification may cause them to lose hope. The scripture passage reminds us to have faith in God’s promises and not lose hope. Hope for the child of God is through faith in the word of God. “Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Rom 10:17). And we can know from the word of God that “faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Heb 11:1). Abraham is a good example of hope based on faith. God had promised to make Abraham into a great nation (Gen 12:2). Yet, when Abraham and his wife were old and they were well beyond childbearing, and God’s promise seemed to be delayed, “he staggered not…through unbelief, but was strong in faith, giving glory to God.” Unlike many of us, and unlike the changing circumstances we often live in, God is faithful (1 Cor 1:9) and true to His word. With time, Abraham wondered, “Lord God, what wilt Thou give me, seeing I go childless” (Gen 15:2). If God was to keep His promise, He would need to do something soon. They couldn’t live forever. Like Abraham, we often do not understand God’s ways, and His timing, but friend, take confidence in His word and be “fully persuaded that, what He had promised, He was able also to perform.” Dear friend, are you abiding in God’s word? Does His word strengthen your faith in Him and give you hope? Has the word of God spoken to you to strengthen your faith and encourage your hope? Remind yourself of God’s promises, call out to Him about His promises, and remain hopeful in His word. Remember God’s promises and do not give up hope, for “God is faithful” (1 Cor 10:13) to what He has promised and is able to perform every word He promises. My friend don’t lose hope. Give glory to God and trust Him by faith in His word. Father thank You for Your love, Your faithfulness, and the promises of Your word. When time delays, help me not to grow weary, but to be “strong in faith” and not lose hope. In the blessed Name of Jesus. Amen.


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Assured Hope

Now our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace. 2 Thes 2:16

The world is full of pain and sorrow. People all around suffer, sorrow, and loose hope. There is fear all around. People fear the government, fear sickness, fear death, fear other people, and they even fear the unknown. Sad to say, but there is even fear in the church. Some fear they are not good enough. Not good enough for God, not good enough for heaven, and uncertain about God’s forgiveness and acceptance. Though fear is all around, God does not work through fear, but love and grace. The scripture passage reminds us of how incredible God’s love is for His children. He “hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace.” How amazing is our God! He is so amazing that He demonstrated His love to the world, and He gave His only Son to pay the eternal sin debt for man in exchange for eternal life (Jn 3:16). What amazing love! He provides access into His presence through His Son, and He awaits His children to come to Him freely at any time (Heb 4:16). He has “given us everlasting consultation” which to say that God has given His children the comforting, assurance of His forgiveness, His love, and His acceptance forever. He has settled the payment for man’s sin and given a “good hope through grace” that we should no longer live slaves to sin in fear but “a son…an heir of God through Christ” (Gal 4:7). Dear friend, God gives real hope and strength to all His children to “comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work” (2 Thes 2:17). The “good hope” and comforting assurance for the child of God is the word of God. The word of God assures us of God’s forgiveness (Col 1:14), acceptance (Eph 1:6), and His love that we should live no longer in fear but in “good hope through grace.” My friend, God “hath given us everlasting consolation” through His Son, “our Lord Jesus Christ” that through Him “that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope” (Rom 15:4). Our hope is in Jesus Christ, our “everlasting consolation.” No longer should we live by fear, but by “faith, hope, and love…but the greatest of these is love” (1 Cor 13:13). Father thank You for Your love and the assurance of Your love through Your Son Jesus and the word of God. Help us to walk in Your favor and true to Your word. In the blessed Name of Jesus. Amen.


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Confident Hope

Hope thou in God; For I shall yet praise Him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God. Ps 42:11

There are times in life when things are going well that we become optimistic and even hopeful. Praises and thanksgivings to God for His goodness seem to come more easily during these times. But what about times when things seem dreary, difficult, doubtful, dark, and light for the future is dim? What about the times when our emotions are downcast and disturbed? God seems so far away and the memory of former days in God’s presence seems so distant, almost like a fantasy. The scripture passage reminds us that “hope…in God” is a matter of faith, not feeling. Emotionally, the Psalmist felt he was alone and abandoned from God so that he cried out “Why have You forgotten me?” (Ps 42:9). He was honest about his feelings, but he looked beyond them to his faith and declared to himself, “Hope in God!” This is a struggle that we deal with at times. We wrestle to maintain hope in the Lord. Friend, I can assure you that hoping in God does not come naturally in difficult circumstances. There are plenty of emotional obstacles that so can easily overwhelm us when we face problems and sorrows, and even more so when other people question God’s existence or His goodness (Ps 42:3). The Psalmist knew that his downcast and disquieted spirit needed to be reminded of God’s faithfulness. His hope was not just a wish that his situation would change for the better, but a confident expectation in the faithfulness of God (Lam 3:23) and that God would save him. That’s the essence of biblical hope. A confident expectation that God will intervene. Hope in God is founded on the word of God, what the Bible says about God. Hope in God is knowing what the Bible says about God. And finally, hope in God is believing what the Bible says about God and trusting what you know through faith. “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, evidence of things not see” (Heb 11:1). The substance of faith is the word of God. And “faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Rom 10:17). Dear friend, read the word of God, meditate, and think on the things that you read, and invite the Spirit of God to transform your thinking from feelings to faith. Your faith will grow and your hope in God will increase so as to proclaim, “the LORD is my portion…therefore will I hope in Him” (Lam 3:24). When troubles come and feelings become excited, “hope thou in God…who is the health of my countenance, and my God.” Father thank You for Your love and the everlasting faithfulness of Your word. In the blessed Name of Jesus. Amen.


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Pembroke First Baptist Church

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Worship and Service Opportunities

 
Sunday Morning Worship
  • 10:30 AM Service
  • In Person (various campus locations)
  • Drive up or join Online
 
Mid-Week Bible Study
  • Wednesday 7 PM
  • In Person or join us Online
 
 

Are you going through a difficult time?

 
We invite you join with us at one of our weekly opportunities.
Sunday 10:30 AM
Wednesday 7 PM