Monthly Newsletter
May 2025
God, You have taught me from my youth, And I still declare Your wondrous deeds.
And even when I am old and gray, God, do not abandon me,
Until I declare Your strength to this generation,
Your power to all who are to come. For Your righteousness, God, reaches to the heavens,
You who have done great things;
God, who is like You?
Psalm 71:17-19
Memorial day is a great holiday! It’s not just about long weekends and cook outs. It’s a time to honor the sacrifices of so many who gave all for our nation! In that spirit, I want to take the time to do that for our church! As I survey our history one thing stands out repeatedly. We are where we are today, because of people who didn’t do things for themselves. Think on that one! People before us made sacrifices, commitments, investments and took faithful steps in order for US to have what we have as Wallburg Baptist Church. Surely this means something great to you! I know it does to me. It’s been said that a tree never eats its own fruit and that is so true. So a faithful follower of Christ produces fruit, not for themselves, but for the Gory of God and the benefit of the church!
Every great saint in the history of WBC has taught and is teaching us some valuable lessons!
The older you get, the more the battles intensify – What a privilege to see the saints of the past who never gave up the fight! What a blessing to be covered by their prayers!
The older you get, the more you trust the Lord – The track record of God’s faithfulness in your life creates an account of immense wealth! What an amazing thing to have that exercised in our church!
The older you get, the more you can encourage others – Some churches seem to want to be museums rather than churches. Not WBC! I am so grateful for the eagerness of all of our people to reach others!
The older you get, the greater your intimacy with the Lord – The longer you are with Jesus the more you Love Him! Simple as that!
The older you get, the greater your joy in the Lord – Our society seems to have a disdain for old age. Someone said “age is a high price to pay for maturity.” I understand the sentiment, but the reality is that as Christians age they aren’t to grow bitter, but better!
Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so
Little ones to Him belong, they are weak but He is strong
Familiar song isn’t it? Have you ever heard of the last verses?
Jesus loves me this I know, though my hair is white as snow
Though my eyes are growing dim, still He bids me trust in Him
When my work on earth is done, and life’s victories have been won
He will take me home above, then I’ll understand His love
The lessons for ALL of us are simple. If you want to finish well, you MUST run your race faithfully now. The small and seemingly insignificant steps of faithfulness we take now, will all add up to a greater testimony later.
So Christian, keep serving faithfully! Husband, keep loving your wife! Wife, keep respecting your husband! Parents, keep investing the kingdom into your children! Christian, keep walking in obedience!
Knowing that your labor is NOT IN VAIN in the Lord!
Here is some encouragement for all of us. What are we doing in our lives that isn’t for ourselves? That will be the legacy we leave behind!
And since we are standing on the shoulders of Gants, let’s not sit on our laurels! But by God’s grace let’s take steps of sacrifice, obedience and faithfulness today for the next generation after us!
This is the Legacy of Wallburg Baptist Church!
Let’s Keep our Legacy Moving Forward!
Your fellow servant,
Pastor Brandon
And even when I am old and gray, God, do not abandon me,
Until I declare Your strength to this generation,
Your power to all who are to come. For Your righteousness, God, reaches to the heavens,
You who have done great things;
God, who is like You?
Psalm 71:17-19
Memorial day is a great holiday! It’s not just about long weekends and cook outs. It’s a time to honor the sacrifices of so many who gave all for our nation! In that spirit, I want to take the time to do that for our church! As I survey our history one thing stands out repeatedly. We are where we are today, because of people who didn’t do things for themselves. Think on that one! People before us made sacrifices, commitments, investments and took faithful steps in order for US to have what we have as Wallburg Baptist Church. Surely this means something great to you! I know it does to me. It’s been said that a tree never eats its own fruit and that is so true. So a faithful follower of Christ produces fruit, not for themselves, but for the Gory of God and the benefit of the church!
Every great saint in the history of WBC has taught and is teaching us some valuable lessons!
The older you get, the more the battles intensify – What a privilege to see the saints of the past who never gave up the fight! What a blessing to be covered by their prayers!
The older you get, the more you trust the Lord – The track record of God’s faithfulness in your life creates an account of immense wealth! What an amazing thing to have that exercised in our church!
The older you get, the more you can encourage others – Some churches seem to want to be museums rather than churches. Not WBC! I am so grateful for the eagerness of all of our people to reach others!
The older you get, the greater your intimacy with the Lord – The longer you are with Jesus the more you Love Him! Simple as that!
The older you get, the greater your joy in the Lord – Our society seems to have a disdain for old age. Someone said “age is a high price to pay for maturity.” I understand the sentiment, but the reality is that as Christians age they aren’t to grow bitter, but better!
Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so
Little ones to Him belong, they are weak but He is strong
Familiar song isn’t it? Have you ever heard of the last verses?
Jesus loves me this I know, though my hair is white as snow
Though my eyes are growing dim, still He bids me trust in Him
When my work on earth is done, and life’s victories have been won
He will take me home above, then I’ll understand His love
The lessons for ALL of us are simple. If you want to finish well, you MUST run your race faithfully now. The small and seemingly insignificant steps of faithfulness we take now, will all add up to a greater testimony later.
So Christian, keep serving faithfully! Husband, keep loving your wife! Wife, keep respecting your husband! Parents, keep investing the kingdom into your children! Christian, keep walking in obedience!
Knowing that your labor is NOT IN VAIN in the Lord!
Here is some encouragement for all of us. What are we doing in our lives that isn’t for ourselves? That will be the legacy we leave behind!
And since we are standing on the shoulders of Gants, let’s not sit on our laurels! But by God’s grace let’s take steps of sacrifice, obedience and faithfulness today for the next generation after us!
This is the Legacy of Wallburg Baptist Church!
Let’s Keep our Legacy Moving Forward!
Your fellow servant,
Pastor Brandon
