Letter From Pastor Flemmings
May, 2025
Dear Members, Families, and Friends:
God’s grace and peace be with you and your family!
Our monthly theme for May is “Bloom Where You Are Panted. The prophet Jeremiah paints a beautiful picture of words to describe people who lead lives that are fruitful and produce in every season. He writes, “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit” (Jeremiah 17: 7-8).
In life, we often find ourselves in situations we didn’t choose or places we didn’t plan to be. We may feel that if only we were somewhere else, we’d be able to grow and flourish. But God often calls us to bloom where we are planted, to find purpose and contentment right where He’s placed us. This concept is deeply rooted in the Bible, with verses encouraging resilience, trust, and faithfulness regardless of circumstances.
Our annual theme is “God Has Prepared Us in Advance”. He has continued to make our plans known in His time, even when our plans seem unclear in 2025. Jeremiah says “When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will come to you and fulfill my good promise to bring you back to this place. For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:10-11). We have the confidence that God knows the plans He has for us and will continue to make them known to us in His time.
Please mark your calendar for the In-Person Teleconference Holy Communion worship service on May 4th at 10:00 AM. Let us remember the families and children killed in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, Haiti, and other countries from acts of violence and warfare. We pray for members, family, and friends suffering from health-related illnesses. Please feel free to visit our church’s website for upcoming services, events, and activities at firstbaptistsomerville.org.
Our sincere appreciation to members, family, and friends of First Baptist joining us for our teleconference and in-person worship services. We extend God’s love and blessings to all members and friends celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in May. Also, we honor mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and other special people on Mother's Day.
Enclosed, please find copies of the Sunday worship services for May 4th, 11th,18th, and 25th. Please note that the sermon topics and scripture verses are subject to change. We ask that you prepare juice and crackers for loved ones who will be partaking in Holy Communion in person and via teleconference on April 6th. Please continue to mail your tithes and offerings to the church at First Baptist Church, Attention: David Brown, 132 West High Street, Somerville, New Jersey 08876.
In Christ's love,
Pastor Loreno R. Flemmings
