Welcome to New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Axtell, Texas

 

A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of David. I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the LORD."

 

I want to take a moment to extend a very warm welcome to everyone who's visiting us on this site. We also hope to see you visiting us in person.  Whether you're just having a look, or are searching out for a place to worship, we're delighted to have you here.

 

We the New Jerusalem Baptist Church family welcome you every Sunday at our worship service. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here:

 

• If you are young or old, you are welcome

• If you have brown skin, black skin, white skin, or any color of skin, you are welcome

• If you are married or single, you are welcome

• If you are a man or a woman, you are welcome

• If you cannot hear or see, you are welcome

• If you are sick or well, you are welcome

• If you are happy or sad, you are welcome

• If you are hurting, you are welcome

• If you are depressed and frustrated, you are welcome

• If your confused, you are welcome

• If you are rich or poor, powerful or weak, you are welcome

• If you believe in God some of the time or none of the time or all of the time, you are welcome…

 

We really love to see you, you are welcome here.

• Come with your gifts, your pain, your hope, and your fears

• Come with the traditions that have helped you and hurt you

• Come with your experiences that have made you and broken you

• Come with a mind, ready to engage, and a heart open to discern

• Come and listen for the Sacred Spirit that calls you to love your neighbor wholeheartedly, seek justice, create peace and practice compassion.

 

Here at the New Jerusalem Baptist Church you will find love, acceptance, help, hope forgiveness, guidance and encouragement. 

 

I want to encourage you to fill out the vistors form on this webpage. Just write your name and e-mail or phone number on there, since we'd love to stay in touch with you and let you know about some exciting upcoming events we're planning.  You are welcome!