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| Concord Missionary Baptist Church |
Pastor Nolan Richey
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Note From the Pastor, Nolan Richey; Concord Missionary Baptist Church islocated in Morris County. However, the church was founded before Morris County was
formed. God can do when people are committed to the cause of Christ. I have been pastor of this great church since 1993. What makes being pastor of this church so
meaningful to me? I was born and raised just across the pasture from the grounds and facilities called Concord Missionary Baptist Church. Throughout my youth, I cannot
remember a time when Concord was not an integral part of my life. I was saved at the age of 15 in the same auditorium where I now weekly proclaim the name of Jesus. I
played the piano and led the song service while a young member of this great church. I can remember listening to the whippoorwills as they would sing in the spring time. I
can remember being a part of some great congregational singing with four-part harmony. Now, I have the privilege of being the pastor of many of the saints that I looked
up to as a young boy. Yes, many of these are my twice blood family–related by blood and by grace. Yes, many of these saints have gone on to be with the Lord during my
time here as pastor. That has been difficult for me at times when I have preached funerals for those who have touched my life and made such an impact. When I was just
a boy, Concord was only a one room facility. That one room housed six to eight Sunday School classes at the same time, with no one being bothered by the other classes.
Now we have multiple buildings where teachers present the name of Jesus to young and old. GOD IS SO GOOD! There have been many tremendous servants of Jesus
who have passed through the doors of this church. Concord has been an important part of many people who are serving the Lord across this great land that we call
America. Our church has made an impression on many people, and she continues to serve as an inspiration to community members. When someone drives onto the
grounds of Concord, the first thing that they will notice is our church sign with three flags hanging from poles. Displayed on our church sign is the testimony that we are a
missionary Baptist church. That sends the message that we are a conservative Bible believing and teaching church. We believe and teach that Jesus is the ONLY way to
heaven and that heaven and hell are literal places. Those three flags let visitors know that we are proud to be Christians, proud to be Americans, and proud to be Texans.
Also, when one drives onto the grounds of Concord, they will see a new educational/fellowship building. Within the walls of this building, our members enjoy a lot of
teaching and fellowship. Our auditorium was built in the early 1900s and we are registered as a historical Texan landmark. Is Concord proud of these buildings? Yes,
because we realize that God has been so good to this church for many years. As pastor of this great church, I love these grounds and buildings, but I especially love the
people. I can truly say with a humbled heart: I’M GLAD TO BE THE PASTOR OF CONCORD PROCLAIMING THE NAME OF JESUS! Come and visit us. I can almost
guarantee you that we will make you feel welcome. It’s great to be the pastor of Concord Missionary Baptist Church. IN HIM, Nolan Richey
formed. God can do when people are committed to the cause of Christ. I have been pastor of this great church since 1993. What makes being pastor of this church so
meaningful to me? I was born and raised just across the pasture from the grounds and facilities called Concord Missionary Baptist Church. Throughout my youth, I cannot
remember a time when Concord was not an integral part of my life. I was saved at the age of 15 in the same auditorium where I now weekly proclaim the name of Jesus. I
played the piano and led the song service while a young member of this great church. I can remember listening to the whippoorwills as they would sing in the spring time. I
can remember being a part of some great congregational singing with four-part harmony. Now, I have the privilege of being the pastor of many of the saints that I looked
up to as a young boy. Yes, many of these are my twice blood family–related by blood and by grace. Yes, many of these saints have gone on to be with the Lord during my
time here as pastor. That has been difficult for me at times when I have preached funerals for those who have touched my life and made such an impact. When I was just
a boy, Concord was only a one room facility. That one room housed six to eight Sunday School classes at the same time, with no one being bothered by the other classes.
Now we have multiple buildings where teachers present the name of Jesus to young and old. GOD IS SO GOOD! There have been many tremendous servants of Jesus
who have passed through the doors of this church. Concord has been an important part of many people who are serving the Lord across this great land that we call
America. Our church has made an impression on many people, and she continues to serve as an inspiration to community members. When someone drives onto the
grounds of Concord, the first thing that they will notice is our church sign with three flags hanging from poles. Displayed on our church sign is the testimony that we are a
missionary Baptist church. That sends the message that we are a conservative Bible believing and teaching church. We believe and teach that Jesus is the ONLY way to
heaven and that heaven and hell are literal places. Those three flags let visitors know that we are proud to be Christians, proud to be Americans, and proud to be Texans.
Also, when one drives onto the grounds of Concord, they will see a new educational/fellowship building. Within the walls of this building, our members enjoy a lot of
teaching and fellowship. Our auditorium was built in the early 1900s and we are registered as a historical Texan landmark. Is Concord proud of these buildings? Yes,
because we realize that God has been so good to this church for many years. As pastor of this great church, I love these grounds and buildings, but I especially love the
people. I can truly say with a humbled heart: I’M GLAD TO BE THE PASTOR OF CONCORD PROCLAIMING THE NAME OF JESUS! Come and visit us. I can almost
guarantee you that we will make you feel welcome. It’s great to be the pastor of Concord Missionary Baptist Church. IN HIM, Nolan Richey
| Message From Brother Nolan Richey |
Years ago the Reader's Digest wrote an article about how to be happy and filled. They shared three ares and said that if people would
work in these three aresa their lives would be more filling. The article is right not because it was from Reader's Digest, but because the
three areas are very important.
1. First, people need something to believe.
2. Second, people need someone to love.
3. Third, people need something worthwhile to do.
Do you realize today that the Word of God affirms these three areas? Yes, there must be more to your life than walking and breathing.
His name is Jesus. He is what we need to believe, love, and serve. If you are feeling empty today, Child of God, it is your fault that you
have tried to find fulfillment in other areas. Peour main focus. tHEople are looking in the temporal things of life effort. As much as
humanaly possible, get your mind off the things of this world. Don't allow your pastor, friend, enemy, riches, heartache, sickness or church
rob you of thier closeness to God. The list that I just mentioned are real, but Jesus Christ should be our main focus. The choice is yours.
The one that controls your thoughts and actions is basically YOU.
Please do what the Word says: "Set your mind on things above...."
work in these three aresa their lives would be more filling. The article is right not because it was from Reader's Digest, but because the
three areas are very important.
1. First, people need something to believe.
2. Second, people need someone to love.
3. Third, people need something worthwhile to do.
Do you realize today that the Word of God affirms these three areas? Yes, there must be more to your life than walking and breathing.
His name is Jesus. He is what we need to believe, love, and serve. If you are feeling empty today, Child of God, it is your fault that you
have tried to find fulfillment in other areas. Peour main focus. tHEople are looking in the temporal things of life effort. As much as
humanaly possible, get your mind off the things of this world. Don't allow your pastor, friend, enemy, riches, heartache, sickness or church
rob you of thier closeness to God. The list that I just mentioned are real, but Jesus Christ should be our main focus. The choice is yours.
The one that controls your thoughts and actions is basically YOU.
Please do what the Word says: "Set your mind on things above...."
