Two significant updates to share regarding Jonathan and Laura's retirement and the work of the Personnel Committee.

This article delves into Psalm 51, exploring its themes of repentance, renewal, and grace as expressed through David's heartfelt plea for mercy and forgiveness.

Since November 1998, Rev. Jonathan Turner and his wife Laura have faithfully served Pitts Baptist Church in numerous ministries, and as they retire, we invite you to honor them on Sunday, July 14 with a special worship service, a catered luncheon, and several ways to show appreciation for their 25 years of dedicated service.

In Esther Chapter 3, the malevolent ambitions of Haman to annihilate the Jewish people reflect historical and ongoing threats to their existence, emphasizing the enduring struggles they face, the importance of steadfast faith, and the consequences of disobedience.

Esther 3:1-15 highlights the persistent and pernicious nature of anti-Semitism through Haman's plot to annihilate the Jews, reflecting a recurring pattern of hatred and violence against the Jewish people throughout history and emphasizing the spiritual dimensions of this enmity, the far-reaching consequences of disobedience, the importance of standing firm in faith, and the manipulation of power by evil.

Esther provides a crucial insight into the lives of the Jews who remained in Persia after Cyrus's decree, demonstrating God's covenant promises and sovereignty even when He is not explicitly mentioned, paralleling the Jews' experience with our own as exiles in a land not our true home.

Mother's Day celebrates the profound and lasting influence of mothers, as exemplified by historical figures and captured in Proverbs 31, which inspires us to honor and appreciate the virtues, character, and indispensable role of mothers in our lives.