COVID-19 Information Resources for Pastors and Congregations

American Baptist Churches USA has collected some valuable resources for use by ministers and their congregations in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Immersing ourselves in fact is one way to avoid fear, and certainly a way to avoid misinformation, allowing us to follow the instruction in Ephesians 5:5: Let no one deceive you with empty words. See: https://www.abc-usa.org/coronavirus/

May we all stand on our faith in God. May God be our rock in times of trouble, our firm foundation in the storm. 

Update and Advice with Pastor Jeff

An update on how we'll handle Sunday's service in the age of coronavirus and how we handle uncertain times as Christ's followers.

About Church Tomorrow, March 15, 2020

We will not be meeting in the sanctuary tomorrow to keep safe during the pandemic and give the medical community a chance to get ahead of the virus. I will preach the sermon tomorrow on Facebook Live at 11 a.m. for anyone who wishes to worship with us from their homes. God bless you all and stay safe. You can view the live stream on the Lansdowne Baptist Church Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LansdowneBaptistChurch/?notif_id=1584314652248250&notif_t=page_fan

If you want to see the actual live stream from Facebook, follow this massive link: https://www.facebook.com/LansdowneBaptistChurch/?__tn__=kC-R&eid=ARD2KJ-hSavSf9BZguqWEl4-WvNnGv9qTIRJ-KmnEwRP_20Gtgi1zcy6v3rSguSffRJ6dZFTgSLt0fBx&hc_ref=ARTm4WzxFy3PLHIR180Uwpr6V9_1EzR0uX_qJfJMTDlyw8iFtRCyucjToizKV3J2p_c&__xts__[0]=68.ARDSLGhV68B8FVnh0cSJY5-4zH08GUi3mfZXjGdkMoOgAy6wGyNLN72qg4TnIqZCeNYyjZXjQbUWWQN1NWDCbJxOUrIT1gbweQv2jsSb9-9Qlk-fJUec2wQCFtcJ--Vp3gxCsBQeACX0dUnslPmm2k4yG0FyA0GKThs8ia4kCnIPDc7mhk1pSLDAhd2LwEmeGTd-3qlWltR6aQzWGtA1k4oNt6jSEZaY97BcJQhiaZKJEXNdWatjrlelHCWxU7B9iZANRUY7VXO5XwtdBAedcHxmAuAqLmGzWBMwmJy2I95UmTixQJIUmJp2oGhzh_G5q7azpgGIJlk94FxzXwtsGeUyJph0KjWH5f0CwA

Beyond Loaves and Fishes: Joshua Week 6 & Mark Week 1

On Tuesday night, November 12, 2019, we wrapped up our study of Joshua with the Promised Land belonging to Israel and sanctuary cities established. Then we moved on to a study of the Gospel According to Mark, which was the first of the four gospels written. We had an introduction that night, and we'll plunge into Mark in detail in the next session. It was an interesting evening. Join us! And, should you be near Lansdowne Baptist in Lansdowne, PA, some fine Sunday morning, drop in and join us for worship. We'll be glad to have you. ~Rev. Jeff Snyder

Beyond Loaves and Fishes: Joshua Week 5

Tuesday night, November 5, 2019, after we voted, we saw what happens when greed overrides God's rules as the people move toward Ai. We explored what this and much else means for us. Tonight's live stream marked a personal milestone. Something will never be the same again. Also, there's a gaff at the very end if you stick around. ~Rev. Jeff Snyder

Remember to Fall Back!

Sunday, November 3, 2019, at 2 a.m., the clocks fall back one hour as Daylight Savings Time ends for the winter. We will have light in the mornings and earlier sunsets. If you want to be at church on time, don't forget to set that clock back an hour! 

Looking forward to seeing you Sunday morning at Lansdowne Baptist Church. 

Beyond Loaves and Fishes: Joshua Week 3

Tuesday night, October 15, 2019, we crossed the River Jordan, led by the ark of the covenant, enter into the Promised Land ... and looked toward vanquishing Jericho. Exactly how far we went, well there's only one way to know. Watch and find out. Join us on the J.S. Brooks YouTube channel, subscribing there and meeting with us on Tuesday evenings. ~Rev. Jeff Snyder

Fall Festival Coming Soon

Lansdowne Baptist Church will have a Fall Festival for the children on Saturday, October 27, 2019, at 2:30 p.m. Children may come in costumes (nothing ghoulish please), games will be played, candy will be available, and for curious adults the pastor will provide a history of the day that has become Halloween, which has a roughly 2500 year history, spanning many cultures.

Come and have fun. We will meet on the lawn in front of the education wing if the weather is fair. If the weather tricks us with bitter cold or rain, we'll meet in the Cooper Room in the office wing.

Come and join us in the celebration. 

Be Merciful Today

The Beatitudes in Matthew 5 read: 

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; 
and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 
²Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:

³“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the 
kingdom of heaven.⁴“Blessed are those who mourn, 
for they will be comforted. ⁵“Blessed are the meek, 
for they will inherit the earth. ⁶“Blessed are those 
who hunger and thirst for righteousness, 
for they will be filled. ⁷“Blessed are the merciful, 
for they will receive mercy. ⁸“Blessed are the 
pure in heart, for they will see God. ⁹“Blessed 
are the peacemakers, for they will be called 
children of God. ¹⁰“Blessed are those who are 
persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is 
the kingdom of heaven. ¹¹“Blessed are you when 
people revile you and persecute you and utter all 
kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 
¹²Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great 
in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted 
the prophets who were before you.

Be merciful with others and with yourselves today. 
Be peacemakers and be meek, walking humbly with 
God and with each other. Life in this world can be 
very hard. Human life can be frighteningly fragile. 
We are all struggling behind the confident & calm 
masks we wear. So often when asked how we're 
doing, the cheery "Fine" we deliver is a lie. So be 
helpful to each other in small ways. Be alert for 
the moment when you can deliver a kind word, 
hold a door for someone, calm a troubled soul 
with an act of grace. God does this for us and 
asks us to do this for others. I'll be right out there 
with you, doing just the same. In helping others, 
we will discover we also help ourselves. 
See you in the world. 

Lansdowne Baptist Church Participates in National Night Out 2019

Lansdowne Baptist Church will once again be participating in National Night Out in Lansdowne, PA, tonight, August 6, 2019, from 6 to 8 p.m. Come and meet us. There will be coloring pages and bubble blowing for the children, introductory leaflets, and a warm welcome for everyone. We hope to see you there, at the public parking lot next to St. Philomena's and the Dunkin Donuts. See you there! 

Wishing You a Wonderful First Weekend of August 2019

Wishing you all a beautiful weekend. See you Sunday morning at 10 a.m. for worship at Lansdowne Baptist Church. 

Walking Prayer: July 7 After Church

 Providing the weather cooperates, anyone interested in learning/practicing the spiritual discipline of the walking prayer is invited to join us at the John Heinz Wildlife Refuge. We will gather in the Lansdowne Baptist parking lot at 12:30 p.m. and then head on over to the refuge. There is no admission or parking fee involved at the wildlife refuge, so all you need is an hour of time and an open mind.

The walking prayer is an opportunity to open oneself to God through God's creation, using every sense to observe the natural world and allow God to speak to us through God's handiwork. A word of warning: prayer done well can be a transformative experience. Walk with us and with God on Sunday afternoon, and you may leave a changed person. 

Come and see. 

See You at the 2019 4th of July Parade

Lansdowne Baptist Church will be on the march again this year. We will be participating in the Lansdowne, PA , 4th of July parade, beginning at 9 a.m. Members and friends who want to march with us will meet in the church parking lot at 8 a.m. Please bring your Lansdowne Baptist t-shirts if you have them! 

Have a blessed 4th of July everyone! See you soon. 

For more details about the parade, see: http://unionaa.org/fourth-of-july-events/

Enjoy the Weekend: Join Us Sunday

This Sunday, we'll be exploring Jesus' answer to his disciples' question concerning how to pray. Jesus tells them, and there's more to the answer than first meets the eye. Prayer done properly will change us in surprising ways. Come see how. 

You are invited. All are welcome!

Enjoy the weekend! 

Happy Friday: See You Sunday!

Wishing you all a wondrous Friday, blessed Saturday and a worshipful Sunday morning with us here at Lansdowne Baptist Church! All are welcome! 

Worship for Sunday, June 23, 2019, begins at 10 a.m. (we are on summer hours) in our sanctuary. 

The sermon, based on Galatians 3:23-29, "Faith Came," explores life in faith, free of both legalism and antinomianism, free of fear and human-made divisions. Come and see what that's all about. 

Our sanctuary

God Grants a Double Portion: Sunday Sermon 6-14-19

Enjoy your weekend. 

Join us Sunday morning when we celebrate God's generosity in the sermon, God Grants a Double Portion ... and Father's Day too. Come worship with us and discover what that double portion business means for us today. 

All are welcome here! This Sunday, worship begins at 10 a.m. as we switch to summer hours! 

Here's the sermon: https://lansdownebaptistchurch.blogspot.com/2019/06/gods-double-portion.html

Enjoy Friday, Join Us Sunday

Have a beautiful, blessed Friday. Join us at Lansdowne Baptist Church on Sunday morning for hymns, prayer, and the sermon "Breakfast on the Beach," John 21:1-19. See you then! 

Have a Blessed Good Friday; Join Us Easter Sunday

Wishing everyone a blessed Good Friday. Inviting everyone to join us Easter Sunday morning to celebrate Jesus' resurrection and discover what that means for each and every one of us. The sermon is based on Luke 24:1-12, the sermon titled Easter's First Evangelists.

Favorite Easter hymns to be sung, Easter flowers to enjoy, and wonderful Easter fellowship to participate in and be uplifted by!

You are invited. See you then!

Happy Friday! See You Palm Sunday

Wishing you a wonderful Friday, an uplifting Saturday, and a worshipful Palm Sunday with us at Lansdowne Baptist Church. This week's sermon is "The Stones Cry Out." Come and celebrate the arrival of the King with us.

All are welcome!

Sermon for Sunday, February 24, 2019

On Sunday morning at 11 a.m., the sermon will cover Jesus' challenge to love our neighbors, treat others as we would want to be treated, and be merciful as your Father is merciful. Well, that's a tall order! How do we do that. Just what does Jesus mean by all this anyway? Want to know? Come on by and worship with us. You'll see. 

All are welcome. See you soon.