For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith
—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God
— not by works, so that no one can boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9
Welcome to
Damariscotta Baptist Church
Marilee Harris, Pastor
Email: Pastor@DBCME.ORG
Phone: 207-504-2393 (Cell)
Phone: 207-563-3587 (Office)
Worship Service: 10:30 AM
Sunday School: 10:00 AM
During the Worship Service, children can join together for a Bible lesson and fun!
1st Sunday of Each Month:
Communion and Fellowship Time
Wednesdays: 12:00 PM
“The Chosen” ongoing study
Meeting At:
4 Bristol Road, Damariscotta
Map & Directions
Calendar
AA Meetings:
Tuesday 6:30 – Beginner’s
Wednesday – 6:30
Thursday – 6:00
Friday – 6:00
Saturday – 6: 00
1846 Tracker Organ
Start Your Day
Off Right!
The Lord is righteous
in everything He does;
He is filled with kindness.
The Lord is close
to all who call on Him,
yes, to all who call on Him
in truth.
Psalm 145:17-18
Today’s Readings:
Isaiah 14-16
Ephesians 5:1-16
We’re so glad that you have stopped by! Our church family is made up of individuals from all walks of life who come together to seek hope, purpose, and community. It’s a place where questions are welcomed, faith is nurtured, and lives are changed through the love of Christ. No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, there’s a place for you here.
Our mission is to worship God, grow together in faith, and share His love with the world. Each week, we gather to celebrate His goodness and reflect on how we can live out His teachings in our daily lives. Whether you’re a lifelong believer or just beginning to explore your faith, you’ll find a welcoming and supportive community here.
We believe in the power of prayer and the transforming love of Christ, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and loved.
What's Happening?
PASTOR / MISSIONARY
UPDATES
PASTOR'S PONDERING
What does it mean to “fear” God? John Piper provides an explanation in an on-line article found at: https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/what-does-it-mean-for-the-christian-to-fear-god
The article ends with this image: “I picture myself climbing in the mountains, say the Himalayas. And I’m on these massive rock faces, and I see a storm coming. It is going to be a massive storm, and I feel unbelievably vulnerable on these mountain precipices. And so, I am desperately looking for a little covert in the rock where I won’t be blown off the side of the cliff to destruction. And I find a hole in the side of the mountain, and I spin quickly, and suddenly the holiness, and justice, and power, and wrath, and judgment of God breaks over me like a hurricane, but I know I am totally safe, which means all that horrible danger is transposed into the music of majesty, and I can enjoy it rather than fearing it. And I think that is what the cross is. Jesus died for us to provide a place where we could enjoy the majesty of God with a kind of fear and trembling and reverence and awe, but not a cowering fear.”
Joyfully,
Marilee :)
FROM THE GARCIAS IN PERU
Light and Salt
You are the salt of the earth.
But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor?
Can you make it salty again?
It will be thrown out
and trampled underfoot as worthless.
You are the light of the world—
like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.
Matthew 5:13-14
We want to thank you for your prayers. These past few days have been a great blessing for each of the attendees at this teen camp (ages 12-17), titled "Light and Salt 2025." A total of 115 participants.
Many of them accepted Jesus into their hearts, others confirmed their faith and commitment to be salt and shine in this world, showing the light of Christ in their lives, some teenagers who arrived with a broken heart were restored by the Word of God.
PERU PICTURES FROM KAROL'S TRIP
ANNOUNCEMENTS
LITERARY DESIGN OF GENESIS
1) Creation & Blessing
2) Failure
3) Failure of the next generation
4) Non-chosen
5) Chosen
6) Cosmic Rebellion
7) Re-creation & Blessing
Repeat - Repeat - Repeat
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY SCHEDULE
Starting on September 25th, the Women's Bible Study will be held on Thursdays from Noon to 1-ish.
All are welcome!
VISION LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
A new peer-led support group for people who are blind or have low vision is starting up in the Damariscotta region. The group will be led by a local blind couple. They offer a safe environment where members can share their experiences about living and coping with vision loss. Meetings will be held from 10:30AM - 11:30AM every second Thursday of the month, in the Carpenter Room at Skidompha Public Library, in Damariscotta.
If you have questions contact the Kutsch’s at, ginger@ky2d.com.
LOCAL CHURCHES MEETING TO CREATE A COMMUNITY EVENT TO RAISE FUNDS
Donald Sproul, President of the Council at Water of Life Church has sent out an appeal to all of the churches in our area. He has planned a meeting on Wednesday, October 1st, at 6:30PM at the Water of Life Church to discuss this proposal. He is seeking anyone involved with music or has a heart for social ministries. He proposes to have a concert where choirs from the various churches would each sing a few anthems and then combine into a large choir; provide a community dinner at this same event and possibly a silent auction during the event. The monies generated from this would go to assist organizations that help meet needs in our community such as, CHIP, SSHI and ECHP. This meeting is proposed to get people together and brainstorm on how to come together in the name of Christ and help people in our community. If you are interested you can email Donald at: MngmtPlus@aol.com and let him know you will be at the meeting, or send him your suggestions if you are unable to attend.