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A Word From Our Elders
Welcome to August 2026! The “Dog Days of Summer” as it is sometimes called. According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, The Dog Days of Summer run from July 3 to August 11 each year. Far more than a modern saying, the phrase comes from ancient sky watchers who noticed that the brightest star, Sirius, “The Dog Star” rose with the Sun during this period. For centuries, this hot part of summer has carried both astronomical meaning and layers of folklore. All I know is that it has been hot the last couple of weeks!
So, as we begin the month of August, we have some exciting things going on. We plan to start back Sunday night services on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month and Home Bible Study on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. If you are interested in the Home Bible Study groups, we have a sign-up sheet in the fellowship hall. Also, 1st Sunday Lunch on the 2nd.
August is also the month that students and teachers look forward to as the school year starts back up. Please keep the returning students, teachers, administration, and staff in prayer for this school year. Some students are starting for the first time, and some students are starting their senior year in high school.
Let us look at some encouraging Words as we pray for those in our church and community as they prepare to begin the new school year.
Prayer for a Successful School year
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD… “plans to prosper you and not to harm you.” – Jeremiah 29:11
Wisdom and Understanding
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all.” – James 1:5
Focus and Discipline
“Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training.” – 1 Corinthians 9:24–25
Friendships and Relationships
“Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.” – Proverbs 13:20
Confidence and Courage
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid… for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9
Academic Excellence
“To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning.” – Daniel 1:17
Prayer for Protection and Safety – Schools should be safe havens where students can learn and grow without fear. Yet in today’s world, safety is a pressing concern. This prayer asks God to protect students physically, emotionally, and spiritually as they go to and from school. Just as Psalm 121:7–8 reminds us that the Lord watches over our coming and going, we can trust God to shield them from harm and provide peace of mind for parents, teachers, and communities.
The LORD will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life.
The LORD will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore.
Praying for our church family as we begin this new month, come join us for Sunday School and Worship each and every Sunday and Wednesday.
Love in Christ, Bro. Michael
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What We Teach
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
THE CHURCH
We are a church that believes in Jesus & loves God and His people
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.