Spanish Trail Baptist Church

10/27/2026

10/25/2026

Sometimes it’s good to take a moment to quietly reflect on the many gifts God has given each of us, and to remember that one of those is the gift of each new day. Have you ever stopped to think about that gift? It's truly the gift of life itself. We may not immediately think of it, but at the moment of our awakening, we are already in the process of being blessed – through renewal of God’s mercies, and His offerings of fresh hope, strength, and purpose. Just waking up after sleeping is evidence of God’s faithfulness, enduring love, and purpose in our lives. His compassion and guidance mean we can begin each day with the confidence and peace that allow us to face whatever challenges arise, knowing that no matter our day's peaks or valleys, we do not face them alone. With Sunday once again upon us, many will rejoice by singing or hearing a hymn written by Les Garrett in 1967, “This is the Day.”

Take a moment to remember that, although the words of the song are simple, they are based on Psalm 118:24: “This is the day that the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” There is a great deal of history behind this Psalm in both the Christian and Jewish scriptures. In the Jewish tradition, the passage is part of the ritual for the people to recognize a feast day and to thank God for setting it aside for a special purpose. The worshippers acknowledge that purpose and happily rejoice and carry out his purpose of being glad on that day. In a broader context, we can view the verse as telling us to praise God, be happy, rejoice, and give Him thanks not just on Sunday but on every day that the Lord gives us. Thank Him for the gift of today even as you then choose to rejoice, trust, and walk boldly in His promises.

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10/18/2026

Oftentimes along life's journey, we may feel we have lost our way. When that happens, we often forget to look to Scripture. However, if we open the Bible, we find so many passages telling us that God is waiting to guide our lives with the steadfast faithfulness we need. Whether we are facing major life decisions, dealing with loss and sorrow, or simply trying to cope with the everyday issues we all face, He is always there, caring and faithful. Just a few verses are all it takes to reaffirm our faith and to remember that we are never truly alone – He is always there to set our feet back on the right path and guide us safely home once again.

Any time we seek reassurance, peace, clarity, comfort, or simply want a reminder of His divine guidance for our lives, we can find numerous verses in both Old and New Testament scriptures to help. There are too many to list, but consider some of the following:

“And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it…” – Isaiah 30:21

"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." – Jeremiah 29:11

“Casting all your cares upon him; for He careth for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7

“The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” – Psalm 121:8

"So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me." – Hebrews 13:6

We wish you all the peace of God's love and caring. If you would like to join us for in-person worship, our Sunday School begins at 9:45 am and church service begins at 11am. If you are unable to join us live, we are now streaming church services on this page beginning at 11am each Sunday morning. No matter how you join in, we look forward to worshipping with you each Sunday!

10/11/2026

People often think of angels as cute baby cherubs who make people smile, or as beatific women with halos. Images of angels are particularly prevalent during the Christmas season, with everything from tree ornaments to statuary in homes and churches reflecting beautiful angelic imagery. While none of these images is realistic, we find angels in the earliest Judeo-Christian writings. They are present throughout Scripture, where they are typically represented as male because of their masculine names. Immortal yet very real angels have been around since before God created the universe. We know this because Job 38:4-7 says the angels watched God work and shouted for joy at the results of the creation. We also know from Revelation 11-12 that an uncountable number of angels were created to praise and worship God. However, Isaiah 14 tells us that Michael and Lucifer were initially God's two top chosen angels, with Lucifer in charge of guarding God's throne and bringing Him praise and worship. Then Lucifer rebelled against God, and legions of angels (about 1/3 of the heavenly host) followed him in that rebellion, becoming "Fallen Angels" (or demons). Isaiah 14 tells us they now live in several places: 1. Here on earth, where they actively attack and discourage humans from following Christ; and 2. In the lowest level of Hell, "For if God did not spare the angels who sinned but cast them down to hell and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved for judgment" (2 Peter 2:4; this is a reference to where those demons are awaiting their release during the Great Tribulation).

Angels have other negative roles, such as in Daniel, where we learn that angels are deeply involved in leading our heads of state, and in Ezekiel, which tells us that each nation also has a demon charged with helping to destroy it. Although not all angels are good, many others do much good in our lives. For example, they watch over God's churches, minister to believers, reveal His plan for our lives, and help us in times of need or danger. Angels are also there to minister to us at the time of our death. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word for angel is “mal’akh,” meaning “messenger.” The next time you consider angels, remember that they were not created as the basis for imagery (chubby cherubim babies, fancy Christmas decorations, or tree toppers). Rather, Hebrews 1:14 tells us, God made these spiritual beings to serve and worship Him and to carry out His purposes. There is so much to learn about angels. Study God's Word to be better prepared to know and understand angels, rather than chance fearing or misinterpreting these special messengers in our lives.

If you can make it to church, we welcome you. If you cannot, please visit this page on Sunday at 11am CT when we will be streaming our live service. No matter how you choose to worship, we look forward to seeing you there!

07/12/2026

Quick reminder- the free Christian music concert is today. The Heavenly Sounds will be here playing the piano and trumpet - they'll be playing some familiar hymns and a few new ones too. The concert starts at 5 pm and will end at about 6:15 pm. All are invited to come enjoy the music, some singing, fellowship and a light snack afterwards. We look forward to seeing you here!