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O LORD, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.Isaiah 25:1
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Upcoming Events
May 17, 2008 Grace Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church - Dahlonega, Georgia will host the 8th Annual Christian Harmony Singing at Lumpkin County Park and Recreation Center, 365 Riley Road, Dahlonega, Georgia from 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Brother Robert Johnson writes, "We will be singing out of ‘The Alabama Song Book’. We look forward to a wonderful day of fellowship with friends and family." For directions or questions, please call Sister Nancy Mullis at 706-864-5088, or Brother Robert Johnson at 706-878-9866.
May 17-18, 2008 Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church - Independence, Missouri will host their Annual Meeting and Communion the third weekend in May, with morning and afternoon services on Saturday, May 17, and morning services followed by lunch on Sunday. Elder Guy Hunt plans to be with us for the meeting. (Courtesy The Christian Pathway)
May 30-June 1 Fort Smith Primitive Baptist Church - Arkansas will host their Annual Meeting. Elder Philip Conley has agreed to fill the appointment. (Courtesy The Christian Pathway)
June 5-8, 2008 Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church One-Hundredth Anniversary Meeting. Greetings from the great state of Nebraska! We wish to take this opportunity to invite you to come and help us celebrate with thanksgiving and praise the one-hundredth anniversary of Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church of Cozad, Nebraska. If you have any questions about the meeting, travel arrangements, sleeping accommodations, etc. please feel free to contact Elder Thomas E. Bond 308-325-3957 or visit www.mtzionpbc.com (Courtesy the "New Hope Newsletter")
June 5, 2008 We invite you to help us celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church - Cozad, Nebraska. Contact Elder Thomas Bond (308-784-4320) for more information. (Courtesy The Christain Pathway)
June 5, 2008 Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church - Cullman, Alabama will host their Annual Communion Meeting. Elder Sam Bryant has promised to be with them along with Elder Ricky Harcrow and others. (Courtesy The Christain Pathway)
June 13-15, 2008 Raleigh Primitive Baptist Church - Memphis, Tennessee will host their meeting. Elders Philip Conley and Adam Green will be with them. (Courtesy The Christain Pathway)
June 13-15, 2008 Zoar Primitive Baptist Church - Mattoon, Illinois will host an Annual Meeting. Contact John Gambill (217-344-0305) for more information. (Courtesy The Christain Pathway)
June 14, 2008 Union Primitive Baptist Church - Woodville, Alabama will host a Special Meeting Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in June to commemorate the 60 years of ministerial service of Elder Gene Thomas. For information contact Elder Darrel Chambers at 256-776-4339. (Courtesy The Christain Pathway)
June 27-29, 2008 Spring Grove Primitive Baptist Church - Huston, Texas will hold its Annual Meeting the 5th weekend in June 2008. Starting Friday night, all day Saturday, and Sunday morning. (Courtesy Grace Primitive Baptist Church Annoucements)
June 27-29, 2008 Mt. Calvary Primitive Baptist Church - Dryden, Washington will host the Annual Meeting of the Primitive Baptist of the Pacific Northwest the 5th weekend of June. Contact Sister Elizabeth Pipkin, Clerk (509) 782-4574. (Courtesy The Christian Pathway)
July 4, 2008 Shoal Creek Primitive Baptist Church - Newborn, Georgia will hold their regular meeting, but will call upon three men, not yet ordained, that God has raised up among them as speakers. These include Brother Asa Moseley, Brother Jason Cawthon, and Brother Abraham Fulmer, each having been blessed by the Lord in the past.
Special Appointments
July 18-20 - Elder Ricky Harcrow has agreed to fill the stand during the annual meeting at the Lubbock Primitive Baptist Church - Lubbock, Texas. Worship services begin on Friday evening, July 18, and continue through Sunday morning, July 20, 2008.
Miscellaneous News!
Smoky Mountian Special OCTOBER Meeting!
Elder Harold Hunt jumped at the opportunity to secure the Smoky Mountian Convention Center for a Special FALL Meeting this year. He has reserved the Smoky Mountain Convention Center for Monday October 13 through Thursday the 16th. For more information contact Elder Hunt at 865-982-3012.
What is meant by Primitive?
Primitive Baptist ancestors have been called by various names over the ages. The name Primitive Baptist became popular in the early 1800s when the term primitive conveyed the idea of originality rather than backwardness. Accordingly, Primitive Baptists claim to maintain the doctrines and practices of the original Baptists, who are claimed to be the New Testament church.
Primitive also conveys the idea of simplicity. This well describes the Primitive Baptists, whose church services consist of nothing more than preaching, praying, and singing.
Courtesy - FAQ About the Practices of Primitive Baptist
The Name Primitive Baptist
The word “Primitive” means original or first of the kind. It is one of many names the church has been called since it was established by Jesus during his earthly ministry (Matthew 16:18). Other names through history have been Christians (Acts 11:26), Donatists, Waldenses, Albigenses, Anabaptists, Novations, Lollards and Baptists.
The name “Primitive” was first used in the early 1830’s when a major division came in the Baptist family. One group advocated a general atonement with salvation by the work of Christ, plus belief of the gospel by the sinner. They came to be known as “New School” or “Missionary Baptists”. The other group continued holding steadfastly to the doctrine of “Particular Redemption” with salvation entirely by the grace of God through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. They came to be known as “Old School” or “Primitive Baptists”. Therefore, the word “Primitive” denotes the desire to maintain the identity of the Lord’s church as he established it and gave it to his disciples.
The Purpose of the Church
The Church was established by Christ (Matthew 16:18) to be a home (on earth) away from home (Heaven) for God’s children. It is a refuge or sanctuary where one may receive spiritual comfort, rest and peace, and instruction in righteousness. The church was also established to give glory to God by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end (Ephesians 3:21).
Courtesy "What we believe" - Vestavia Primitive Baptist Church
Associations
Because fellowship with other churches among the Primitive Baptists is encouraged, many churches have entered into an Association with sister churches. These Associations typically consist of several churches that are located within a reasonable traveling distance of each other. They meet together to fellowship and worship our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ several times each year. These Associational meetings usually take place on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, allowing for the visitors to return to their home church for Sunday services. It is a wonderful experience to be able to listen to as many as six sermons per day proclaiming the good news of God’s grace. Visitng Elders from other associations are often chosen to speak and occasionally a few are asked to travel great distances to be guest speakers.
Grace to you!
Barry C. Laminack
