By Pastor Nathaniel You (like me) watched with horror what happened on January 6, 2021. While peaceful protest is a hallmark of our democracy, what happened at the US Capitol was tragic and grievous. It was a dark day in American history. I’ve wrestled with what to say in this moment. Here are some prayerful … More A Sickness & A Cure: A Response to the Events of Jan. 6
A socially distanced, drive-in fall celebration for the whole family! About this Event Instead of a typical “Trunk or Treat,” we’re doing something different: A Reverse Trunk or Treat! Here’s what this means: Dress up Arrive by 5pm Park and sit in your trunk We bring the candy, fun, and games to you! As you enjoy … More Reverse Trunk or Treat — Oct. 31 at 5pm
By Pastor Nathaniel Williams We have a God-given responsibility to pray for our leaders. The Apostle Paul describes it this way: “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet … More A Call to Pray for our President
Happy back-to-school day! Today may not look like what anyone had in mind just a few months ago. Most of our kids will be in our living rooms, not classrooms. And they won’t experience those familiar smells of schoolbus diesel fuel or rectangle pizzas in the cafeteria; nor will they hear the familiar sound … More Back to School 2020 — A Call to Pray
By Pastor Nathaniel Williams Horror. Grief. Lament. Pain. Confusion. I, like you, have experienced all of these emotions in recent days as we’ve witnessed what’s going on in our state and nation. The nagging pains racism never seems to go away. For too long, many of us have ignored these issues. We’ve swept them under … More Grief and Hope | 5 Ways to Pray Right Now
Editor’s Note: This article is adapted from Cody’s latest Bible study on 1 Thessalonians, which you can watch above. By Cody Beasley Since the outbreak of COVID-19, a lot has changed. Just this morning, one headline broadcasted that 3 out 4 Americans will soon be living under stay-at-home orders.[1] This means that many people are … More A Telephone and a Testimony: How to Share the Gospel During COVID-19
By Pastor Nathaniel In this season of coronavirus, we have entered the uncharted waters of doing church online. And, to be honest, the phrase “doing church online” is a bit of a misnomer. The church is a community of redeemed people who regularly gather to love God, love each other, and love their neighbors. Only … More Put Your Clothes On (and 6 Other Tips for Doing Online Church)
By Pastor Nathaniel I returned last night from the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina’s Annual Meeting titled “God’s Great Work.” I’m a relative newcomer to these kinds of gatherings, but I thought I’d share a handful of observations — and reasons you can be proud of the work our fellow North Carolina Baptists do. … More 4 Takeaways from the 2019 Annual Meeting of North Carolina Baptists
By Nathaniel Williams Do your kids see you follow Jesus? Do they see you read the Bible, pray, talk to unbelievers and practice repentance? We discussed these questions in Sunday’s message on Acts 19:11-20. Let’s be honest: These are hard questions. After all, our families (and our kids) see all of us — the very best and … More 4 Resources to Help Point Your Kids to Jesus
Dear friend, Each Cedar Rock Homecoming is special. We enjoy uplifting worship, wonderful fellowship, delicious food, and more. We also look back at God’s blessings on our church and look forward to an exciting ministry year. This year’s Homecoming (Sunday, October 20, 2019) is shaping up to be one of the best yet. Here are … More You’re Invited to the 2019 Cedar Rock Homecoming
Cedar Rock First Baptist Church 