Twelve Spanish missionaries set sail for the New World to formally introduce Christianity to the Americas. Their initial chapel was built at Port Conception on Hispaniola (the island of present day Haiti and the Dominican Republic) where in December of 1493 they conducted a Christian worship service for the first time in the New World.
Anglican hymn writer John Newton asserted in a letter: “The love I bear Christ is but a faint and feeble spark, but it is an emanation from Himself. He kindled it and He keeps it alive; and because it is His work, I trust many waters shall not quench it.”
Birth of William Wilberforce, English philanthropist, in Yorkshire, England. He became a Christian in early life and entered politics in 1790. Wilberforce, John Newton and Thomas Clarkson brilliantly undermined the arguments and efforts of those in favor of slavery. Complete abolition of slavery in England came just before his death in 1833. He was also instrumental in the founding of the Church Missionary Society in 1799, as well as the British and Foreign Bible Society in 1804. Wilberforce College in Ohio (founded in 1856), the second oldest institution for black higher education in the U.S., was named after him.
Bible teacher Arthur Pink remarked in a letter: “It is not words which God pays attention to, but the heart-groans and tears!”
Birth of William Carey, English missionary to India and the father of modern missions. While still a teenager, he already could read the Bible in six languages. Carey joined the Baptist church in 1783, and soon began advocating the cause of missions. In 1792 he preached the memorable sermon: Expect Great Things from God; Attempt Great Things for God. The following year, he went to India as one of the fist missionaries under the English Baptist Missionary Society.
Selena came to MABC in 2010
Steve came to MABC in 2010
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Children’s Church MinistriesSherry began her ministry at Meridian Avenue Baptist Church in January of 2024.
Rick began his ministry at Meridian Avenue Baptist Church in January of 2024.
