09/25/2026
A special note from Pastor Glenn. ✍️
Return, Remember, Renew
It’s hard to believe our final Celebration Sunday is here! A year ago, when we first began thinking about celebrating the Centennial of the historic sanctuary, it seemed a long way off. The time has flown, but when you think about it, a lot has been accomplished. By God’s grace and provision, we have paid off our debt. We have completed a mountain of overdue maintenance and renovation both inside and outside the building. (Doesn’t it look great?!) We’ve made a fresh start in areas of ministry that had gone dormant – children, youth, younger adults. And, last but certainly not least, a wonderful team, led by Leona Stidham, has prepared an amazing day of celebration that we will enjoy on Sunday. Don’t miss it! Bring your friends! Call everyone you know who was a part of these past 100 years at 10th and Main has been and invite them to be here! It will be a day to remember.
Why do we pause to celebrate the past when we know our focus needs to be on renewal for the future? I believe we’re not ready for renewal until we’ve taken time to remember. God’s blessings in the past not only give us assurance that he will bless us in the future, they actually give us a picture – a preview of what he has in store. We don’t return to the past to live there. We return and remember because the history of God’s work in this place is one long story, and we’re right in the middle of it. This Sunday, we’ll look at one final altar in our series on “sacred spaces” – the altar of Bethel, an altar of renewal. I’m excited to explore that together on this special day.
Mary Hill Davis Missions Offering
In all the excitement and celebration, let’s not forget that this is the season when we are receiving our Mary Hill Davis offering for missions in Texas. This offering supports the work that we have the privilege of being a part of as Texas Baptists in areas as varied as church planting, church renewal and health, children’s homes, higher education, disaster relief, camps, ministry to students, refugees, and to the tremendous needs along our southern border. The list goes on, and it’s a privilege for us to be able to participate. If you haven’t given yet, please pray about your contribution this year.
Thank you for being such a great church family. I’m so privileged to be your pastor.
See you Sunday!
Pastor Glenn