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Welcome
We warmly welcome you to join us each Sunday as we gather in faith and fellowship. Our Worship Service begins at 11:00 AM and lasts about 90 minutes, featuring uplifting messages from our ministerial team and heartfelt praise.
- Sunday School starts at 9:45 AM — a time of learning, reflection, and spiritual growth. We’re grateful for all who attend and encourage you to bring a friend.
- Children’s Church is offered on the second and third Sundays during regular service hours. Please arrive by 10:30 AM so your child can settle in and enjoy the full experience.
- Bible Study Online Resumes Jan. 7th Wednesday⋅ 7pm – 8:30pm https://meet.google.com/zni-rxpq-mup?hs=224
We look forward to worshiping with you and growing together in grace!
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Pinetree Park Family,
As we stand together in this season of renewal, we are reminded that spiritual growth is never accidental—God Himself sets the plan in motion. He plants vision in our hearts, strengthens our hands for the work ahead, and calls us to grow not only in number, but in faith, compassion, and purpose. Our congregation is part of a divine design, shaped to shine His light beyond our walls and into the community we are called to love.
God is preparing us for greater impact. He is stretching us, equipping us, and inviting us to trust Him more deeply. As we grow in spirit, we grow in our ability to serve, to encourage, and to transform lives. Let us walk boldly into this next chapter, confident that the same God who began this good work will carry it forward. Together, we rise—rooted in faith, united in mission, and ready for what God will do next.
Pinetree Park Deacon Board
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Upcoming Meetings and Events:
Men's Ministry Meeting
Jan. 10, 2026, at 9:00am breakfast to be served.
Church Business Meeting
February 7, 2026 - 10:00 AM
The Message - Jan. 5, 2026
Standing Firm in a Shifting Culture
Text: Daniel 1:8–16
Imagine a young athlete preparing for the Olympics. Every day, they train relentlessly, refusing junk food, late nights, and distractions. Why? Because compromise today could cost them the gold tomorrow. Their discipline isn’t about rules—it’s about purpose.
Daniel faced a similar choice. Taken from his home to Babylon, he was offered the king’s food and wine—luxuries by any standard. But Daniel understood something deeper: compromise in small things can lead to collapse in big things. So, he made a decision that changed his destiny.
Daniel 1:8 – “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself…”
1. Resolve to Honor God (v. 8)
· Daniel decided before the pressure came.
· Faithfulness begins with intentionality. Decide now what you will and will not compromise.
Like an athlete setting boundaries before the season starts—spiritual boundaries protect us when temptation comes.
2. Respond with Wisdom and Grace (vv. 9–12)
· Daniel requested permission respectfully, not rebelliously.
· Conviction without compassion can push people away. Respond with humility and wisdom.
When a Christian kindly explains their stance on integrity rather than attacking others—this opens doors for dialogue.
3. Rely on God’s Faithfulness (vv. 13–16)
· After 10 days, Daniel and his friends looked healthier than those who ate the king’s food.
· Trust that when you honor God, He will take care of the results—even when it seems risky. Matthew 6:33 – “Seek first the kingdom of God…”
Culture changes, but God’s Word remains. Will you choose conviction over compromise?
Reflection Questions
1. Where is God calling you to stand firm this week?
2. What boundaries do you need to set to honor Him?
3. How can you respond with grace when challenged?
Lord, thank You for the example of Daniel. Help us to purpose in our hearts to honor You, to respond with wisdom and grace, and to trust Your faithfulness. Give us courage to stand firm in a shifting culture. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Jesus Blessing Place
The Jesus Blessing Place is a ministry built on love, dignity, and the generous heart of Christ. Here, every person is welcomed with open arms and offered new and gently used clothing—completely free—because Jesus has already paid the price. This ministry is more than a clothing closet; it is a place of encouragement, compassion, and community connection.
Open every Sunday immediately following service, The Jesus Blessing Place reminds each visitor that they are seen, valued, and cared for. Whether someone is facing a difficult season or simply needs a helping hand, this ministry stands ready to serve.
We also joyfully receive donations of new and gently used clothing to continue blessing others. Every contribution helps extend Christ’s love beyond our walls and into the lives of those who need it most. Together, we can make a meaningful difference
From the Health Ministry
The beginning of a new year is the ideal time to set goals to improve our physical, mental, and spiritual health. January is National Glaucoma month, and we will focus on bringing attention to this devastating eye disease. Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the United States and is often called the silent thief of sight because as many as half of the people affected don’t realize they have it. Glaucoma is not one eye disease, but a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve. This nerve sends visual information from the eye to the brain. Once that connection is severed total blindness occurs. In the most common form of glaucoma, vision changes slowly and can progress for years before it is noticed. By the time vision is affected optic nerve damage is permanent. Because of this, early detection is essential. Treatment can prevent further damage but cannot restore lost vision. Listed below are some warning signs that should not be ignored.
1) Slowly, worsening peripheral (side) vision
2) Trouble seeing in dim light
3) Mildly blurred or patchy vision
4) Frequent prescription changes that don’t correct the vision
Anyone can develop glaucoma, but some people are at susceptible. Listed below are risk factors:
1) Age – Those 60 years or older. (risk increases with age)
2) Family history
3) Diabetes
4) Elevated eye pressure
5) Race / Ethnicity (Black, Hispanic and Asian American)
Listed below are some healthy vision tips:
1) Get regular comprehensive eye exams
2) Know your family history
3) Control blood sugar levels
4) Maintain a healthy weight
There is a less common but serious type of glaucoma that can come on suddenly. If you have severe eye pain, sudden blurred vision, red eye or rainbow-colored rays around lights seek emergency care immediately. Make it a priority to schedule an eye exam this year. If we want to be our best and feel our best in 2026, then we must be able to see as best we can.
According to the National Eye Institute, as much as 40% of vision can be lost without a person noticing!!
Iris Dingle
Sandra Griffin
Inell Robinson
Prayer Power - Are you in need of prayer?
The Prayer Power group is still praying every Wednesday morning at 10:30. The group is continuing to meet and pray via teleconference calls. If you have a prayer request or if you would like to pray with the group, please contact Mother Inell Robinson or Sister Iris Dingle. via the "Inquires/Prayer Request" button at the bottom of the web page.
Lift them up in prayer
Mary Collens
Deacon R. Linthicum
Mother Snow
Mother J. Johnson
Ms. W. Johnson
The Avant Family
Educators
Politicians/ law enforcement
Pinetree Park Baptist Church
The unspoken
Weekly Service Schedule
Sunday school 9:45 a.m.
Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.
Children's Church - 2nd and 3rd Sunday
Prayer Power Wednesday 10:30 a.m. - meeting virtually
My help cometh from the Lord
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.
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Ministries
Health Department
Get regular medical checkups, listen to your doctor and make necessary lifestyle choices to protect your health.
2nd & 3rd Sunday
The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
Deuteronomy 6:4-7
Prayer Power
Prayer Power
If you would like someone to pray with you or pray for you, join us for Prayer Power each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Pinetree Park Baptist Church.