Strong Foundation

Sermon for November 19, 2017, on the 130th anniversary of Lansdowne Baptist Church's 1887 founding. The sermon is based on Luke 6:47-49, Jesus' parable of the wise and foolish architects. One builds on a strong foundation and weathers all storms. Jesus' teachings and example and salvation are that strong foundation. Worthwhile consideration for all churches today.

Celebrating Our 130th Anniversary: 1887-2017

This Sunday, November 19, 2017, Lansdowne Baptist Church's congregation celebrates our 130th year of service to God, following the two great commandments to love God and neighbor. It has been an honor to serve our Lansdowne community and to spread the good news far and wide of Jesus, who came to save us and to show us God's profound and abiding love for us all. We will have special memories from some of our members, wonderful hymns accompanied by an equally wonderful pianist, a sermon reflecting on where we have been and looking forward to where we shall go, following obediently where God leads. Through it all, we will enjoy the warm company of our Lansdowne Baptist Church members and friends. Consider yourself invited. See you Sunday morning, at 11 a.m. 

Love As God Loves

Sermon for Sunday, November 12, 2017, based on 1 John 4:7-21. The sermon addresses how Christian churches and individuals respond in an age of fear and the senseless violence of terrorism. Please listen and consider.

Who? Me?

A sermon in story form: delivered on November 5, 2017, based on Matthew 23:1-12. This Scripture reading, combined with Dr. Seuss's tale Bartholomew and the Oobleck challenges us to consider how we will choose to live our lives and deal with everyone we meet. Will we be more inclined to act like King Derwin or the king's page, Bartholomew Cubbins? Our answers matter.

Praying for the Congregants of First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Texas

We, the congregation of Lansdowne Baptist Church, stand by our brothers and sisters in Christ in the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Texas, following the horrendous act of terror that took place there during Sunday morning worship. We pray for you all as you grieve following this staggering loss. We stand by you in this time of trial and call upon God to be with you all, to give your strength and courage as you work to move forward. Here is a message from the American Baptist Churches USA General Secretary, saying much of what we are all thinking. See: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanBaptistChurchesUSA/posts/10155535091571620?pnref=story

To hear the sermon that directly responds to this act of terror, see: https://lansdownebaptistchurch.blogspot.com/2017/11/love-as-god-loves.html

Lansdowne Baptist Church Celebrates 130th Anniversary: November 19, 2017

Back in 1886, a dedicated group of believers determined that their community was in need of their presence as a Baptist church intent on tending to the community’s moral and spiritual good, the advancement of Christ’s Kingdom through saving souls, and to the education of children through Sunday School. Committed to these goals, Lansdowne Baptist Church was established in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, in 1887. We have been serving this community ever since.

Now, we invite the community to celebrate with us the 130^th anniversary of this church on Sunday, November 19^th, 2017, at 11 a.m. The sermon and music will focus on the firm foundation we have in Jesus Christ, where we have been, and where we intend to go walking with Jesus. We hope to see you here.

One hundred and thirty years of ministry in Lansdowne is well worth celebrating. Please join us on Sunday, November 19^th, and share in our joy. Lansdowne Baptist Church is located at 17 East LaCrosse Avenue in Lansdowne. For any questions or information, please contact the church office at 610-626-0637.

For information contact:

The Reverend Jeffrey B. Snyder

Pastor

610-626-0637

LBC Visioning Meeting

Members and friends of Lansdowne Baptist Church, join us Wednesday night, November 1, 2017, in Westphal Hall for a potluck dinner and visioning for our future together. This will be an exciting meeting discerning where God is leading us now. Come and give us your vision for our future together. 

Fair Balance: Stewardship

Sermon from October 29, 2017, based on 2 Corinthians 8:7-15. Paul guides the Corinthian church and us in how to live generous, joyful lives, creating fair balance and having a positive impact. Following Paul's advice for living is character changing. To succeed, however, requires a lot of trust.