Candid Reflections of A Female Missioner Pastor In Panama
“Let’s Go To Bethlehem” was the theme of First Isthmian’s Candlelight Service held Sunday December 16th at 7:00 pm. The small gathering joined in the dramatic narration with enthusiasm and most of them were in such a great mood, they even agreed to pose for an impromptu photo.
Say ‘Candlelight’ everyone…
As often we [...]
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Pastor’s Appreciation Day is observed annually on the 3rd Sunday of July within the Central Panama Baptist Association (CPBA). I was not aware that they had this observation here. Therefore, it caught me completely off guard during worship on Sunday July 15, 2007 at First Isthmian Baptist. It was too late to protest so I [...]
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Murder - Suicide in One Family
I have never done the funeral of someone who was murdered nor one who committed suicide. Yesterday, a member of our congregation was chopped to death by her schizophrenic son who choked himself to death afterwards.
This elderly member was also very well known in Church and in Colon City. [...]
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Each year, the First Isthmian Baptist congregation in Colon Panama looks forward to sharing in the Panama’s Black Ethnic Month Celebrations observed in May.
This year our church hosted the Black Heritage Gospel Concert on Saturday May 14, 2007. It was a grand affair with patrons turning out wearing majestic African robes. You do [...]
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A Child’s Good Friday Question
A reflection on Jesus’ crucifixion and death takes on new meaning when seen through the eyes of a child.
I know many pastors can identify with those award winning moments when after a beautiful service (at least in your mind), a child approaches you with a doozy of a question.Today [...]
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When Is It Ok To Steal a Bible?
I just heard all the good Christians shout never! Are you kidding? How can you steal the word of God? I almost stole a Bible once. Almost. But then I was overcome with guilt so I left it.
Now, several years later and one very nice Bible short I [...]
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