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The First 100 days...

 I am not speaking of the new presidential administration, but rather of our time at Lawndale Baptist Church in Philadelphia! Today completes 100 days since Mary Ann and I moved to Cinnaminson, NJ and began our ministry in Philadelphia. The time has passed quickly, and I must admit that starting in a new ministry in the midst of a pandemic has not been without challenges. Even so, we feel like we are connecting with our new church family and have been blessed to observe the passion, commitment, and giftedness of so many at LBC. I am particularly impressed with the energy Pastor Ben brings to the youth ministries of the church, and the team of workers that support him in that work. Also the deacons and trustees are examples to the broader church family of commitment and faithfulness, for which I am grateful. Hopefully, with the roll out of vaccines beginning, we'll be able to gradually lesson the restrictions on our gatherings and settle into a "new normal" as we seek to hold forth the Word of Life to Lawndale, Philadelphia, and beyond. Jesus is building His church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it! 

Your co-worker in Christ,

Pastor Steve 

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