It’s Guest Day, male or female, at the Women’s Connection at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15, at the Oakwood clubhouse ballroom, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd.,in Sun Lakes. A continental breakfast will be served, and gluten-free is available upon request. The cost is $20, including tax and tip, payable at the door. Tom Drake from…
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September 2023, Religion
Dinner and Bible Study at First Baptist Church of Sun Lakes
Every Wednesday the First Baptist Church of Sun Lakes holds a dinner and Bible study in their fellowship hall. Reservations are necessary, and the cost is a freewill offering. Under the direction of Patty LeVoir and the Social Committee, wonderful and tasteful home-cooked meals are prepared. Dinner is served at 5 p.m. After dessert, Pastor…
Religion, March 2021
Made for the Eternal
Dr. Mark Drake, Pastor, First Baptist Church of Sun Lakes The Bible tells us that God has “put eternity into man’s heart” (Ecclesiastes 3:11). This amazing truth is born out in so many ways as we observe the people around us. Look into their eyes. They are filled with longings, needs, and hopes. Of course,…
Religion, December 2018
Thinking about grace
Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Sun Lakes With the Christmas season upon us, I’m challenged afresh to ponder the magnitude of God’s grace in sending his Son to this earth for us (Romans 5:8). The coming of Jesus was planned in eternity past and prophesied throughout the centuries until in “the fullness…
Religion, November 2017
Why on earth are we here?
Dr. Marc Drake, Sr. Pastor, First Baptist Church of Sun Lakes The Apostle Paul brings a section of his writing to a moving climax by exclaiming, “Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever” (1 Timothy 1:17). And then, as though there were no more words…
Religion, September 2017
Engaging with Our Aging
Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Sun Lakes It’s been said there are three stages in life: youth, middle age and “My, you’re looking good!” Well, however one interprets that observation, we all know that getting older has its challenges – one of which has to do with attitude. For example, an elderly…
Religion, April 2017
He created you on purpose
Religion, October 2016
Mind games
Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes Years ago, as the story goes, a little town in the United Kingdom built a new jail which supposedly had an escape-proof cell. The great illusionist and escape artist, Harry Houdini, was invited to come over and see if he could break out of it.…
Religion, July 2016
The Music in Heaven
Dr. Marc Drake, Sr. Pastor, First Baptist Church of Sun Lakes A few years ago, world-famous violinist Joshua Bell stood incognito at a Washington, D.C. Metro Station during the morning rush hour. As part of an experiment, he played a brilliant classical repertoire for 45 minutes. Now, Joshua Bell routinely fills up concert halls worldwide.…
Religion, June 2016
The Case for Plodding
Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Sun Lakes William Carey left his English homeland in 1793 and sailed to India where he served for nearly 41 years as a missionary – without ever taking a furlough! Early in his life Carey demonstrated an unusual ability for linguistics. At age 12, he taught himself…