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Welcome to April 2026 to each of you from OGBC! Here comes Spring…maybe, of course it’s cold and windy. April represents spring, renewal and growth. April showers bring May flowers or the old saying goes! We have a lot of things going on this month in addition to Sunday school classes and morning worship. Wednesday night services as well. We have new Sunday school classes on March 1st, so you still have time to pick out a class and join us. We will not be having 1st Sunday lunch this month because it falls on Resurrection Day/Easter. We will take this day to celebrate the Lord with family. We will have a fish fry on April 12th and have fellowship with church family.
The month of April shows that spring is in full effect. The tress are turning green, flowers are blooming, everything is coming back to life. Some scripture that reminds me of creation and the changing of the seasons:
Key Scriptures for April
Renewal & Growth: “For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout… so shall my word be…” Isaiah 55:10-11 (ESV)
Resurrection Power: “We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him.” — Romans 6:9 (ESV)
Focusing on the victory of Christ: “Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.” Romans 8:34 (ESV)
Hope & New Birth: “According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” — 1 Peter 1:3 (ESV)
Trust & Future: “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.” —Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV)
Strength & Protection: “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” — Isaiah 41:10 (ESV)
To God belongs wisdom and might. And He changes times and seasons! Once again, we are reminded of God’s supremacy and sovereignty over all seasons. As we celebrate the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ let us remember His love, grace and mercy that he shows us each day! Praying blessings for each of you this month! Brother Michael
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From the time of the Apostles to today, Christians have laid out doctrine (beliefs) in brief, definitive statements. As those who know God, we believe it necessary to set forth in a concise fashion the cornerstone truths that our church teaches as guided by Scripture. Our Doctrinal Statement summarizes essential Christian beliefs, shows unity in Christ, and affirms our belief in the Christian truths which have been held by the church throughout the ages and particularly since the Protestant reformation, including believer’s baptism, and congregational polity (government).
The Freeness of Salvation
We teach that the blessings of salvation are freely offered to all by the gospel, that it is the immediate duty of all to accept the gospel with a glad, obedient faith and Godly sorrow, and that nothing prevents the salvation of the greatest sinner on earth other than his own inherent depravity (sinfulness) by which he refuses to listen and suppresses the truth in unrighteousness thereby rejecting the gospel which makes him wholly responsible for his just condemnation.
Grace in Regeneration
We teach that in order to be saved, sinners must be regenerated, or born again. This results in the mind being spiritually and savingly enlightened to understand the Word of God which is accomplished in a manner above our comprehension by the power of the Holy Spirit and the divine truth of the Word of God. This is done in a way that brings about voluntary obedience and faith which is evidenced by fruits worthy of repentance as demonstrated in righteous attitudes and conduct.
Faith and Repentance
We teach that faith and repentance are required by Scripture and inseparably linked graces that are granted to us as a gift by the regenerating Spirit of God that deeply convince us of our guilt, danger, and helplessness, and of the way of salvation by Christ. We then turn to God with true repentance, confession of sin, and pleas for mercy while whole heartedly receiving the Lord Jesus Christ as our Prophet, Priest and King, and relying on him alone as the only and all sufficient Savior.
Adam Fitzgerald
Primary Preaching and Teaching Elder
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Adam joined the elders at Oak Grove Baptist Church in August of 2022. Prior to that, he served as the Associate Pastor at Sardis Baptist Church in Swansea, SC. Before entering full-time ministry, he taught social studies and coached football in both the Bismarck and Sheridan public school districts.
Adam grew up just outside of El Dorado, AR, graduated from Ouachita Baptist University with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education, and eventually went on to complete both a Master of Arts in Theological Studies and a Master of Arts in Religion/Biblical Studies from Liberty University Online.
He and his wife Kelly have three children (AJ, Eddie, and Halle), and they all enjoy spending time doing anything outdoors, whether it be hunting, fishing, gardening, hiking, or working with the dogs or horses. They are always up for an adventure and see the greatest adventure of all as having their lives spent in service to the savior.