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Concord Missionary
Baptist Church
Baptist Church
Nolan Richey
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Note From the Pastor; Concord Missionary Baptist Church islocated in Morris County. However, the church was founded before Morris County
was formed. She began her ministry back in 1857 and has been busy serving the Lord ever since. No, this is not a record for longevity in the great
state of Texas, but it does show what 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
was formed. She began her ministry back in 1857 and has been busy serving the Lord ever since. No, this is not a record for longevity in the great
state of Texas, but it does show what 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 Bro. Nolan Richey |
Psalms 97:12 "Rejoice in the LORD... And give thanks...."
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 to bring fulfillment: family, sports, shopping,
hunting, and you fill this spot with where you are spending the most of your time and 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...."
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 to bring fulfillment: family, sports, shopping,
hunting, and you fill this spot with where you are spending the most of your time and 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...."