Join Us for a Night of Praise at Starnes Cove Baptist Church

A Special Evening of Worship and Fellowship

Recently, I had the joy of preparing for our Night of Praise coming up on November 8th at 6:30 PM. Kathy Glass, our talented pianist, has played a critical role in organizing this event. She has gathered some special songs from individuals and our music ministry. We will also have some wonderful congregational songs for us to sing together.

Interspersed throughout the evening, we will take time for praise and prayer, thanking God for His grace and all He has done in our lives! After the service, we will head downstairs for refreshments and a chance to fellowship. We would love for folks to bring some sweets, so please plan to buy or make something if you can!

Creating a Welcoming Atmosphere

Aside from music and food, I’ve been reflecting on the atmosphere we want to create. I’ll be the first to admit that we don’t need anything special to worship God. We can do that by the seashore just as easily as at the kitchen table. God isn’t limited by a lack of lights and speakers. However, these elements can enhance our experience, drawing us closer to the God of all beauty.

With that in mind, I recently sat in the sanctuary, contemplating different lighting options. I explored ways to draw attention to God while discussing ideas with a few others. We want to use these good gifts to magnify Him, creating a space that feels comfortable and encouraging. This thought reminded me of a verse in Mark 6:31, which says, “And he said to them, ‘Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.’”

Jesus was inviting the disciples to step away from their ministry work and simply rest with Him for a while. This is the essence of what we hope the Night of Praise will be—a pause to sing and pray with gratitude to our God, together.

Finding Your Space to Rest

While you may not have a sanctuary with special lights, you do have that kitchen table we talked about, a chair on the deck, or a cozy spot in your living room. It’s crucial for both you and me to carve out a space and time—not just at church—where we can connect with God and "rest a while."

Rest in reflecting upon His kindness. Rest in worshiping His wonderful name. Rest in praising Him for all He has done. As the year draws to a close, don’t wait until January to prioritize this. Begin now to build time alone with God to read His word and rest in Him.

I can’t wait for November 8th! I’m looking forward to singing familiar songs together with my church family. I hope you can join us for this special evening! It promises to be a rich blessing for you and everyone who attends. Don’t forget to invite a friend, especially if you know someone who isn’t connected with a church right now. This might just be the way they learn to rest with other believers, too.

Join Us for More Activities

In addition to the Night of Praise, we have other activities planned that I encourage you to check out in this newsletter. We are excited to build a welcoming spiritual home here at Starnes Cove Baptist Church, helping people from all walks of life grow in their faith, serve our community, and share the hope of Jesus both locally and globally.

Praising Him with you,

William